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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLBARNS | Hillbarns Hillbarns Hillbarns |
Mr MacDonald Factor Mr. Henderson Woodrae Mr Drummond |
033 | A Farm on Balglassie belonging to or occupied along with Balglassie which is under trustees of P. Rickard Esqr. |
| ANGUS HILL | Angus Hill Angus Hill Angus Hill Angus Hill Angus Hill |
Mr Jarron Tenant Mr Henderson Woodrae Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles Mr Robie, Teacher Mr Drummond Steward |
033 | This is a very important name, as stated by the authorities, from which the ancient name of the County - Angus, was derived. It is a long narrow topped feature chiefly on the Farm of Mains of Meglund. |
| MOTE OF MELGUND | Moat of Melgund Moat Moat |
Mr Jarron Tenant Mr Henderson Woodrae Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles Mr Robie, Teacher Mr Drummond Steward Estate Map Mr. Murray Factor |
033 | [Angus Hill] is also remarkable for a Knoll near its Eastern termination, on the top, which is supposed to be a tumulus as a tradition of the place says Stone Coffins and Urns were found in it. [continued on page 18] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 17Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
Mote of Melgund [note]
"Mote" - A little hill; A barrow or tumulus"
Jamieson
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Alice Bremner, canalboat
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