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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PORTER'S BRAE Porter's Brae
Porter's Brae
Porter's Brae
Porter's Brae
Mr. Henry Thallon Devon
Thomas Porter Smith
Thomas More Langdykes
R. Graham Milldeans
017 [situation] About 2¾ Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of the Village of Kettle.
This name applies to that part of the Highway passing thro' Devon Common, extending from the Bridge near Milldean Sawmill Eastwards to the Crossroads where the Road turns towards Kennoway. It is so called from a family named Porter having resided here for many generations, the present Smith's Ancestors. -
FORTHAR LIME WORKS Forthar Lime Works
Forthar Lime Works
Forthar Lime Works
Mr. J. Williamson Par. [Parish] School Kettle
James Thomas East Forthar
Richard Adamson Kettle
017 [situation] About 1¼ Miles S.S.W [South South West] of the Village of Kettle.
These are extensive limeworks Consisting of Limekilns and Quarries from which there is a single line of Rails laid to the "Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway". They are Occupied by Mr James Thomas, Farmer, East Forthar & John Balfour of Balbirnie is the Proprietor. -

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