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ABERLEMNO [parish] |
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish
Aberlemno Parish |
Valuation Roll
Estate Maps
County Maps
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Robie. Registrar & Teacher
Mr. Lyall. Factor
Mr. Webster Factor
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Sheriff's Returns of Meresmen |
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This Parish is bounded on the north by the River South Esk (with the exception of some short portions which belong to the adjoining Parishes of Brechin and Careston), and, on the extreme south by the water of Lunan which separates it from Rescobie. On the east the Parishes of Brechin, Farnell and Guthrie adjoin. The Parish of Oathlaw as well as Rescobie, which also joins the southern Boundary, are upon the west. The only Rivers touching upon the Parish are the South Esk on the north, & the Lunan on the south. The Forfar & Arbroath Railway, now part of the main line of the Scottish north Eastern to which company it is Leased. passes through the Southern part of Aberlemno running almost parallel with the Lunan. There is one Station on this line in the Parish called Auldbar Road. Two lines of Toll Roads pass through the Parish - the Road from Brechin to Auldbar Station, and the Forfar & Montrose Road running east & west, intersecting each other at the Balgavies Toll. A great part of the Muir of Montreathmont, which extends to several of the adjoining Parishes, and which is now a large forest of
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firs, belongs to Aberlemmo. The highest part of the Parish is Turin Hill on which there is a Camp said to have been a Roman Camp. The principal Estates are Aldbar. Melgund Turin & Balgavies. There are other small properties. There is a Free Church & a School besides the Parish Ch. [Church] & School, and at the Bog of Pitkennedy and Auldbar Road Station there are other Schools. The principal antiquities are the well known Cross Stones of Aberlemmo. The ruins of Melgund Castle, the Castle of Aldbar and of Flemington besides the remaining arches of the ancient castle of Balgavies are the buildings of antiquity in this Parish. Part of the house of Carsegownie is of an old date, but from the information obtained it does not appear to have been more than a house of the 16th or 17th Century. Stone Coffins & Urns, it is stated in the new Statl. [Statistical] Account, have been found in various parts of the Parish, but the places where the former - the coffins were found have in a few places been found & shewn on the Examination Traces upon authority. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Ph [Parish]
[Note]
No portion of this parish is detached,
nor any portion of any other parish,
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RIVER SOUTH ESK |
River South Esk
River South Esk
River South Esk
River South Esk
Southesk River
South Esk River
South Esk River
South Esk River
Southesk or The Southesk
River Southesk
Southesk
Southesk |
Montrose Bridge Acts of 1792, 1810 & 1825.
Parliamentary Plans
Mr. A. Burness Writer, Secretary to Montrose Br. [Bridge] Commissioners
Mr. Myers Town Clerk of Montrose
Mr Lyall Factor for Lord SouthEsk
Black's General Atlas
County Maps
Estate Plan of Old Montrose
Revd [Reverend] Mr Myers Ph. [Parish] Minister of Aberlemno
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher & Registrar
Oliver & Boyd's Peerage
The Earl of Southesk's Autograph |
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This River forms the principal part of the Northern Boundary of Aberlemno. It empties itself into the German Ocean at Montrose, passing through Montrose Basin, at the mouth ofwhich there is a fine chain Bridge, or Suspension Bridge. Any references to the River made in the several Acts for Montrose Bridge mention ''River South Esk'', which is consequently considered to be the first & best authority by those who have been asked to authenticate the Name of the River. All the personal authorities quoted admit that in conversation or any reference made to the River in speaking it is always called ''South Esk'' only - due regard being given to the form in which the various authorities use the Name, South Esk or Southesk. It has therefore been adopted on the Examination Traces according to custom.
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
[Note]
Authenticated in Name Book of
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South Esk (Continued |
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The North Esk to the North, between Kincardineshire & this County, appears on the Co. [County] Maps and Atlases in the same form as the South Esk - "North Esk River." The Estate of Southesk & the Title are compounded or in one word. |
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County Forfar -- Aberlemmo Parish |
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DAMHOLES |
Damholes
Damholes
Damholes
Damholes |
Mr. Gordon Tenant
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Henderson, Woodrae
Mr. Jarron, Mains of Melgund |
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A narrow strip of land on the Netherton Farm at the bottom of a bank. It is principally meadow land, but a part of the west end of it is well drained and may be classed as arable land. The Name applies as far north-east as the stream on the west margin of Trace 1 33.4. "Damholes" is an old and a well known name. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish |
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BALGLASSIE |
Balglassie
Balglassie
Balglassie
Balglassie
Balglassie
Balglassie
Balglassie |
Valuation Roll
Alexander Miller Tenant
Mr MacDonald Factor
Mr. Henderson Woodrae
New Statistical Account
Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map
Estate plan of Caraldstone |
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A small property let as a Farm steading. This property is under trustees of the late Mr. Rickard. |
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NETHERTON |
Netherton
Netherton Mill
Nethertoun
Nethertoun
Netherton |
Valuation Roll
Alexander Miller Tenant
Mr MacDonald Factor
Mr. Henderson. Woodrae
New Statistical Account
Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map
Estate plan of Caraldstone
County Map
Estate Map
Mr Murray Factor
Tenants Carts |
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A large Steading with dwelling detached & having some cothouses including a Smithy, near the Steading. It is the property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. There is a Lade off the Burn which passes Netherton, coming from ''Melgund'' & ''Henwellburn'' used for a victual or thrashing mill. |
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BROOMKNOWE |
Broomknowe
Broomknowe
Broomknowe
Broomknowe |
Valuation Roll
Estate Plan
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar Propr. [Proprietor]
County Map |
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Broomknowe is a good Farm Steading on the Estate of Aldbar the property of John Ingles Chalmers Esqr. |
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BLAIKIE MILL |
Blaikie Mill
Blaikie Mill
Blaikie Mill
Blaikie Mill
Blaikie Mill |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Chalmers
John Martin Mill (Wool) Tenant
Mr D Miller Tenant of Farm |
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A good Farm Steading on Aldbar Estate, close to the Parish Boundary - the north-eastern boundary of Aberlemno.
Upon the same authorities there is at Blaikie Mill farm, which is the form always used by the propr [proprietor], & in Parochial affairs, a Corn Mill and a Saw Mill, besides a mill for wool called, and, as stated by the personal authorities as well as on The Estate Map, a ''Wool Mill''. In this Mill (the Wool Mill) the wool is prepared and wrought into cloth by the processes of carding, spinning and weaving. |
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CORN MILL [Blaikie Mill] |
Corn Mill |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Chalmers
John Martin Mill (Wool) Tenant
Mr D Miller Tenant of Farm |
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Upon the same authorities there is at Blaikie Mill farm, which is the form always used by the propr [proprietor], & in Parochial affairs, a Corn Mill and a Saw Mill, besides a mill for wool called, and, as stated by the personal authorities as well as on The Estate Map, a ''Wool Mill''. |
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SAW MILL [Blaikie Mill] |
Saw Mill |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Chalmers
John Martin Mill (Wool) Tenant
Mr D Miller Tenant of Farm |
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Upon the same authorities there is at Blaikie Mill farm, which is the form always used by the propr [proprietor], & in Parochial affairs, a Corn Mill and a Saw Mill, besides a mill for wool called, and, as stated by the personal authorities as well as on The Estate Map, a ''Wool Mill''. |
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WOOLLEN MILL [Blaikie Mill] |
Wool Mill |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Chalmers
John Martin Mill (Wool) Tenant
Mr D Miller Tenant of Farm |
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Upon the same authorities there is at Blaikie Mill farm, which is the form always used by the propr [proprietor], & in Parochial affairs, a Corn Mill and a Saw Mill, besides a mill for wool called, and, as stated by the personal authorities as well as on The Estate Map, a ''Wool Mill''. In this Mill (the wool mill) the wool is prepared and wrought into cloth by the processes of carding, spinning and weaving.
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weaving, but it is invariably called a ''Wool Mill'' which implies the whole of the working & manufacturing of woolen cloths from the raw wool. There are 4 men on an average employed here; so that it will be seen that the Spinning & Weaving & Carding may be all comprehended into the title of ''Wool Mill'', without the particulars of its different small departments carried on in two rooms about 20 feet by 12 or 14. |
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WEST LODGE [Aldbar Castle] |
West Lodge
West Lodge |
Mr Chalmers Pr. [Proprietor]
D. Martin, Blaikie Mill |
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A distinguishing term used to this lodge entrance of Aldbar Castle, as the other lodge gates in the adjoining Parish bear their distinctions also. |
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ALDBAR CHAPEL |
Aldbar Chapel (Private)
Aldbar Chapel (Private)
Aldbar Chapel (Private) |
Mr Chalmers Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr Martin Blaikie Mill
New Statistical Account |
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A small building within the policies of Aldbar. Upon the authority of Mr Chalmers of Aldbar this Chapel is upon the site of the Ancient Chapel of Aldbar which is mentioned as in ruins in the New Statl. [Statistical] Account with reference to one of the Cross Stones of the Parish which formerly stood near it. The Cross Stone is at present in the vestibule of Aldbar Castle. The site of the Cross Stone is shewn upon the Authority of Mr Chalmers near the Chapel. The whole of the foundations of the old chapel as stated by Mr Chalmers were taken away when the present chapel was erected.
Ministers of the neighbourhood sometimes officiate here.
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Site of CROSS STONE [Aldbar Chapel] |
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The Cross Stone is at present in the vestibule of Aldbar Castle. The site of the Cross Stone is shewn upon the Authority of Mr Chalmers near the Chapel. The whole of the foundations of the old chapel as stated by Mr Chalmers were taken away when the present chapel was erected. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
Aldbar Chapel [note]
This Building was exactly restored upon the
old foundations.
Authority. Mr. Chalmers himself:
Mr. Jervises Memorials
[Initialled] JB
Site of Cross Stone [note]
''A Stone of somewhat similar in appearance
to those already described as the''Cross Stones
of Aberlemno'', ( Sheet 33.6,) ''and from the style of
its sculpture, evidently belonging to the same
rude era of Scottish art, is at present in the
vestibule of the House of Auldbar, having been
brought thither from the ruins of a contiguous
ancient chapel, It belongs, however to an
entirely different class of subjects,''
It is most probable that this was either an
Altar piece, or that it was intended in some way
to ornament the Sacred edifice whence it was
taken,''
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BALNACAKE |
Balnacake
Balnacake
Balnacake
Balnocake
Balnacake
Balnacake |
Rent receipt
Mr Matthew Tenant
Valuation Roll
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
Mr Murray - Factor
Estate Map |
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A large & superior Farm steading the property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. |
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MUIRY LOAN |
Muiry Loan
Muiry Loan
Muiry Loan
Muiry Loan |
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Matthew Tenant of Balnacake
Valuation Roll
Mr MacDonald Factor |
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A private Road on Aldbar extending in this Parish from the Boundary to the road running eastwards to the Mains of the Castle. A Cottage is opposite the road leading to the Mains, and this cottage is the termination of the Muiry Loan to the north from the By. [Boundary]. From the By. [Boundary], in the adjoining Parish it extends to the Brechin and Aldbar T.P. [Turn Pike] Road. The name is well known in the locality |
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MAINS |
Mains
Mains
Mains
Home Farm |
Mr. Chalmers Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. MacDonald Factor
Mr Mill Gardener
Valuation Roll |
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The Home Farm & Offices of Aldbar Castle. Usually this is called either the Home Farm or offices. Mains is particularly authorized by the Proprietor as a proper name which is not much used except by the Proprietor and some of his servants &c. |
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ALDBAR CASTLE |
Aldbar Castle
Aldbar Castle
AldbarCastle
Auldbar Castle
Auldbar
Auldbar |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Chalmers Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. MacDonald Factor
New Statistical Account
Railway Time Tables &c.
Finger Posts and Mile Posts |
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"The Castle of Auldbar the residence of P Chalmers Esq. (now John Ingles Chalmers) is another of those ancient stongholds, which, in feudal times were so frequent and unhappily so necessary in these parts, is in part modernized & thus exhibits, at one view the remarkable contrast of ancient strength and stateliness with modern taste, refinement and comfort." New Statl. [Statistical] Account. The
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The modern portion of Aldbar Castle is that part on the south west looking towards the terrace front and flower garden. This wing or addition is separated from the ancient part of the building by a line through it on the Examination Trace. The actual date of the Castle is not known and the farthest records of its age which can be traced, as stated by Mr. Chalmers, refer to the 13th or 14th centuries, but it is considered to be older, particularly the Castle or Stronghold part of it looks to the east, but now & for a considerable time surrounded almost with additions of supposed various dates. The Spelling of the Name was recently altered by a former proprietor from Auldbar to Aldbar which is still adopted on the property by the present proprietor who adheres to it in all documents but where the Name is taken from the Estate as in the case of the Auldbar Railway Station Mile Posts & Guide Posts (None of the latter in this Parish) it is still used in the old Form of Auldbar. (See M. [Mile] Posts, Railway Station, Aldbar Chapel and Port of Aldbar." |
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BALGARROCK |
Balgarrock
Balgarrock
Balgarrock
Balgarrock
Balgarrock
Balgarrock |
Valuation Roll
Plan of Farm
Mr. McLaren Tt. [Tenant]
Mr Drummond Steward of Estate
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor |
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A good Farm Steading, the property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. |
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DAMSIDE |
Damside
Damside
Damside
Damside
Damside |
Dr. [Doctor] Smith MD [Doctor of Medicine] Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. McLaren
Valuation Roll
County Map
New Statistical Account |
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A small Estate in the occupation of the Proprietor - Dr. [Doctor] Smith There are offices for Farm purposes at Damside. |
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HOLE OF WOODWRAE |
Hole of Woodrae
Hole of Woodrae
Hole of Woodrae
Hole
Hole
Hole |
Mr. Henderson Tenant
Mr Drummond Steward
Revd [Reverend] Mr Myles
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor
County Map |
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A cothouse on the Farm of Woodrae. The name is well known. |
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WOODWRAE |
Woodrae
Woodrae
Woodrae
Woodwrae
Woodwrae |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Henderson Tenant
Mr. Drummond, Steward
Mr. Murray Factor
Estate Map |
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A good FarmSteading the property of the Earl of Minto. Wrae should as adopted. |
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BALBINNIE |
Balbinnie
Balbinnie
Balbinnie
Balbinnie
Balbinnie |
Mr. Morgan Pr. [Proprietor]
Valuation Roll
Mrs Calder, Tenant
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
County Map |
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A large Steading with a superior dwelling adjoining. Balbinnie is an independent estate of itself let as a Farm. Mr Morgan Proprietor. |
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BOG OF BALBINNIE |
Bog of Balbinnie
Bog of Balbinnie
Bog of Balbinnie |
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Drummond |
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A Cotton or cothouse of Balbinnie. The name is well known. |
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GRAVE HILL |
Grief Hill
Grief Hill
Grief Hill
Grave Hill
Grave Hill
Grave Hill |
Mr. Henderson
Mr Drummond
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Murray Factor
Estate map
Jervise's "Land of the Lindsays" |
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A well known Hill name to a bare hill on the Farm of Woodrae the property of the Earl of Minto. A Stone Coffin as stated by Mr Henderson of Woodrae was got on this hill by him, Several bones - human bones were also found on Grief Hill. The Name of the Hill is from the remains found on it generally supposed to be a corruption of Grave Hill. It is always called Grief Hill. |
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STONE CIST FOUND [Grave Hill] |
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A Stone Coffin as stated by Mr Henderson of Woodrae was got on this hill by him, Several bones - human bones were also found on Grief Hill. The Name of the Hill is from the remains found on it generally supposed to be a corruption of Grave Hill. It is always called Grief Hill. |
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Stone Cist [note]
Altered from "Stone Cists found here"
to "Stone Cist found"
[Initialled] CH
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CROSSTOWN |
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosston
Crosston
Crosstown
Crosstown
Crosstown |
Valuation Roll
Rent Receipts
Mr Henderson Woodrae
Mr. Drummond, Steward
Mr. Kennedy Tenant of Farm
Occ [Occupier] of Farm
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Registrar
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
New Statl: [Statistical] Account
Mr. Murray Factor
Estate Map
County Map |
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A Farm Steading and a hamlet in which there is one Public House and a Co. [County] Police Station. The Name is used by the Proprietors Agents as Crosstown. The Earl of Minto is the proprietor of the Farm. The Name is taken from the ancient Cross Stones of Aberlemno which Stand to the south of the village, on the roadside. There is no school in Crosstown, but there is a Smithy. |
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POLICE STATION [Crosstown] |
Co [County] Police Station No 23 |
Sign Board
John Rattray, Constable |
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A private dwelling in Crosstown rented for a Police Station by the Co. [County] Force. It has been in existence since the Act for the Co. [County] Police of Scotland. It is permanent so far as the district, but cannot be so as long as it is liable to be changed to another Ho. [House] as Post Offices are in villages, |
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OSO [Ordnance Survey Office]
12th June 1861
It would appear from
your description that you
wish "Grave Hill" to be
adopted in preference to
Grief Hill, but as you
have written the latter
on the Exn [Examination] trace, you will
please to state on the
opposite margin what
you wish written on the plan.
By Order
Corpl [Corporal] Harrison R.E. [Royal Engineers]
T. Baker
Sergt. R.E. [Sergeant Royal Engineers]
[Right hand side of page]
Brechin
13th. June 1861
Sir,
"Grave Hill" is correct
and should be adopted
because it appears on the
Estate Map of Melgund.
From personal authorities
it would be "Grief Hill"
which is customary, but it
is at the same time known
to be derived from Grave
by the people who know
it, & know also of Stone
coffins being found there.
Gentlemen of the neighbourhood who know nothing
of the origin of the Name
say "Grief Hill', and
this was adopted on the
Traces before the authority
of the Estate Map could
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be obtained from
Agents in Edinburgh
C. Harrison
2nd Corpl. R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
P.S,"Grave or Grief Hill
would be both accordng
to usage for Grief and
propriety for Grave
C.H.
Grave Hill
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CROSS STONES OF ABERLEMNO |
Cross Stones of Aberlemno
Cross Stones of Aberlemno
Cross Stones of Aberlemno
Cross Stones of Aberlemno
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New Statistical Acct: [Account]
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Robie, Teacher
Mr Henderson, Woodrae |
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"It seems not improbable that the Cross Stones of Aberlemno commemorates the defeat of one section of a powerful army, part of the fugitives of which were overtaken & with Camus their leader destroyed near the village of Carnoustie, where Camis Cross still bears the name & commemorates the defeat of the unfortunate chief _ A few hundred yards to the north of the church there is a monumental Stone about 8 feet in height, ornamented on one side with a Cross richly carved, & with two female figures in the garb & attitude of mourning. The other side is sculptured in relievo with men some on horseback & others on foot, intermingled with dogs. Near to this are two smaller stones, which also have been ornamented, but the hand of time has greatly defaced them. One of the most perfect of these is in the Church yard. On one side of this stone there is a curious cross in bold relievo, and entirely covered with flowered ornaments. A stone of a somewhat similar appearance to those already described & from the style of its sculpture, evidently belonging to the same rude era of Scottish art, is at present in the vestibule of the Ho. [House] of Auldbar
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
The stone first described is the southmost of the three near the Crosstown & stands about 10 feet above the surface. The others are almost bare of sculptured traces from age. They stand about about 6 feet above the ground and the three Cross Stones may be taken at about 3 or 3½ feet in breadth. The Cross Stone in the Churchyard is not quite 3 feet above the ground & both it & the highest stone at Crosstown are tolerably perfect in sculptured figures &c. at present time - 1861. |
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HILLBARNS |
Hillbarns
Hillbarns
Hillbarns |
Mr MacDonald Factor
Mr. Henderson Woodrae
Mr Drummond |
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A Farm on Balglassie belonging to or occupied along with Balglassie which is under trustees of P. Rickard Esqr. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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[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.
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Mote of Melgund [note]
"Mote" - A little hill; A barrow or tumulus"
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it. There is nothing more than tradition for the account of Urns &c. but the Knoll is generally understood to be artificial. A Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station stands on the Knoll which is called the Moat of Melgund a name which is very well Known in & around the locality. |
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MELGUND MILL (Corn) |
Melgund Mill (Corn)
Melgund Mill (Corn) |
Mr. Drummond Steward
Mr. Jarron, Mains
Mr Gordon, Netherton |
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A corn Mill on Melgund Estate, the property of the Earl of Minto |
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BLIBBERHILL |
Blibberhill
Blibberhill
Blibberhill
Blibberhill
Blibberhill |
Val: [Valuation] Roll
Mrs. Jarron Tenant
Mr Drummond Steward
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor |
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A good Farmsteading the property of the Earl of Minto. |
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MELGUND CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins)
Melgund Castle (In Ruins) |
New Statistical Account
Mr. Jarron Tenant of Mains
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Drummond Steward of Melgund
R. Fraser, Dam of Tillywhandland
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor
Fullarton's Gazetteer
County Map (Johnstones) |
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'' The remains of the Castle of Melgund are still extensive, & indicate no inconsiderable degree of strength & of magnificence''
New Statistical Account.
The ruins of '' Melgund Castle'' are large, the walls standing at present being the entire extent of the building in its original state. None of roofings of the Castle remain. There is a round tower at its north Eastern angle in which there is a winding stone stair. There is also the ruin of a square tower near the centre of the building on the front or north side. The Castle & the Estate of Melgund are the property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. - As stated in the New Statistical Account, ''places of sepulture have been found in several parts of the Parish. Cairns of Stones, & rude stone coffins evidently put together in haste, mark in various places the ancient battlefield". At the places marked on the Examination Trace lying to the west of ''Melgund Castle'', Stone Coffins, as stated by Mr Jarron of Mains, & R. Fraser, were dug out about 14 years ago. In the
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second field to the west of the Castle at the place marked one Stone Coffin was found, and in the field next the road parts of Stone Coffins (some entire) were found between the marks shewn on the Examination Trace. At Grief Hill (which see) stone coffins and human bones were found but there are no other places known now in the Parish, as far as could be learned, where stone coffins &c. were found, except at the "Moat of Melgund", which however appears not to be certain to those who have spoken of the Moat, they having but heard of Coffins being found there without any reliable information of their authority for such. |
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MAINS OF MELGUND |
Mains of Melgund
Mains of Melgund
Mains of Melgund
Mains of Melgund
Mains of Melgund |
Valuation Roll
Plan of Farm
Mr. Jarron Tenant
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor |
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An extensive farm steading & farm the property of the Earl of Minto. Stone Cists at the places marked on the Trace, to the south of the steading, were found about 14 Years ago.
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SOUTHTOWN |
Southtown
Southtown
Southtown
Southtown
Southtown
Southtown |
Valuation Roll
Mr Jarron
Mrs. O. Henderson Tenant
Tenant's Carts
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor |
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A good Farm Steading the property of Lord Minto. |
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MELGUND BURN |
Melgund Burn
Melgund Burn
Melgund Burn
Melgund Burn
Melgund Burn |
Mr. Jarron Mains
Mr. Drummond, Steward
Mr Gordon of Netherton
Mr. McLaren of Balganock
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar |
The source of this burn is the ''Hen Well'' (Trace1, 33.10) from which to the Estate & lands of Melgund it is known as the ''River Kaircock''. By some it is considered to apply to the whole of the Burn from its point of rising to the place it joins South Esk. ''Melgund Burn'', which is the name generally given to it from the Mains of Melgund Farm (Traces 4 & 5) to the Farm of Netherton (Trace 5. 33.3), is from being the Estate Name as also the name of the Castle considered to be the oldest & best established name to the part described - i.e. between Netherton & Mains of Melgund. From Netherton to the South Esk this Burn is, like many other streams, identified with the Name of the lands it passes through, and although it is to the River on the Estate of Melgund it would not be prudent to apply it farther than the Traces of this Plan - 33.7. |
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WANDERSHIELL |
Wandershiell
Wandershiell
Wandershiell |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Silver Tenant |
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A farm steading on Aldbar Estate the property J. Ingles Chalmers Esq. of Aldbar. The name is said to be a corruption of Wandershill |
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CROOK HILL |
Crook Hill
Crook Hill
Crook Hill |
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. James Matthew of Balnacake
Mr Silver Wandershiell |
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A remarkable hill feature on the Estate of Aldbar, having a circular plantation on the top. The table of this hill extends a little beyond the plantation but it has not been applied beyond or over the enclosure. The Name is well Known. |
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Chalmers Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Calder Tenant |
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A farm steading on the Estate of Aldbar the property of Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar. |
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LOANFOOT |
Loanfoot |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Chalmers Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Calder Tenant |
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The Cothouse of Loanfoot, upon the same authorities belongs to the farm of Woodend. It is a well Known Name both in itself & in connexion with the Farm of Woodend. |
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CARSEGOWNIE |
Carsegownie
Carsegownie
Carsegownie
Carsegownie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Smith Propr. [Proprietor]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
New Stat: [Statistical] Account |
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A small Estate occupied by the Proprietor for farming. Part of this house is an Antiquity - the part crossed in red, but, upon the personal authorities quoted, it does not appear to have been more than a house of the 16th or 17th Centuries. It is not built in the style of a Castle nor is it of the strength in the walls. In the New Statl: [Statistical] Account it states that ''the house of Carsegownie is another specimen of the same kind of defensive dwelling place though on a smaller scale" (alluding to the neighbouring Castles of Balgavies and Flemington), "and now in a great measure divested of its stronghold appearance by the recent enlargement of its once loophole looking windows. A more perfect specimen
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specimen is the Castle of Flemington about a furlong to the east of the Church. - It is also mentioned in Accounts of the Parish that An Urn and a Stone Coffin were found on Carsegownie, but no information could be obtained of the place these were found. |
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HEN WELL |
Hen Well
Hen Well
Hen Well |
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Henderson, Woodrae
Mr Drummond, Steward of Melgund |
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A wellknown name applying to an open spring well about a half mile to the west of Aberlemno Church. The name which is widely known, has its origin from water Hens frequenting the place. There is a watering Trough at the well. ''Hen Well'' is the source of the stream which is called River Kaircock in the first part of its course and afterwards ''Melgund Burn''- as it passes through the Estate of Melgund. |
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HENWELLBURN |
Henwellburn
Henwell Burn
Henleyburn
Henwellburn
Henwellburn |
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Henderson, Woodrae
Mr Drummond, Steward of Melgund
County Map
Estate Map (old)
Estate Map 1806
Mr. Murray Factor |
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A little village or hamlet to the west of the Church. It takes its name from the Hen Well, but by all authorities referred to in the Parish, it is never used to the streamlet which passes it in direction of Aberlemno. The Name of the Stream between the Church and the Farm of Flemington (Trace 3) is called River Kaircock.
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KNOWEHEAD |
Knowehead
Knowehead
Knowehead |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Drummond Steward of Melgund
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher |
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A small holding with a dwelling at Henwellburn on the Estate of Melgund, the property of the Earl of Minto |
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ABERLEMNO [village] |
Aberlemno
Aberlemno
Aberlemno
Aberlemno
Aberlemno
Aberlemno |
Valuation Roll
Co [County] Map
New Statl: [Statistical] Account
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Robie, Teacher
Mr. P. H. Thoms Proprietor |
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This name belongs to the Ph. [Parish] Ch. [Church] & School, a Corn Mill and a farm steading (Kirkton) at the Church.
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CHURCH [Aberlemno] |
Church |
Valuation Roll
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New Statl: [Statistical] Account
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Robie, Teacher |
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A good stone building having sittings for about 450. It is the Est. Ch. [Established Church] of the Parish. |
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CROSS STONE [Aberlemno] |
Cross Stone |
Revd [Reverend]
Mr. Myles
Mr Robie, Teacher
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In the Burying Ground at the western gable of the Church there is a fine Cross Stone. It stands not more than feet above the ground. (See N. [Name] Sheet of Cross Stones of Aberlemno Plan 33.6 Trace 5) |
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Cross Stone [note]
"One of the most perfect of these battlefied memorials
is in the Churchyard. On one side of this stone there
is a curious cross in bold relievo & entirely carved with
flowered Ornaments"
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SCHOOL [Aberlemno] |
School
School
School |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Robie, Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles |
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The Parish School of Aberlemno situated in the hamlet and near the Ph. Ch. [Parish Church]. A new house is in course of erection to the South of & close to the school at present in use. |
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MANSE [parish, Aberlemno] |
Manse |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Robie, Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles |
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A superior dwelling occupied by the Incumbent of the Parish Ch. [Church] - the Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles. |
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KIRKTON |
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Robie, Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Tenants Carts
Mr P H Thoms Proprietor
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A Farm Steading at Aberlemno the property of Mr Thoms |
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CORN MILL [Aberlemno] |
Corn Mill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Robie, Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles |
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A Mill on the Aberlemno Estate the property of Mr P. Hunter Thoms. Oats beans & pease & barley are ground here, but not wheat for flour. The Lade is conveyed underground to the Mill from the Sream called River Kaircock |
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FLEMINGTON |
Flemington
Flemington
Flemington
Flemington
Flemington
Flemington |
Valuation Roll
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Nicoll Tenant
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr Webster Factor |
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A large & superior Farm Steading under Trustees of the of James Webster Esq. |
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CASTLE [Flemington] |
Castle |
Valuation Roll
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Nicoll Tenant
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr Webster Factor |
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In describing the old house of Carsegownie the New Statl. [Statistical] Account mentions ''the Castle of Flemington, about a furlong to the east of the church, as a more perfect specimen'' (of defence).
The Castle is at present occupied by persons employed on the Farm of Flemington. It is in good condition in the lower part of the building which has vaulted ceilings but the upper part of it, to which a winding stone stairs leads, is in a ruinous condition although the roof still remains almost entire. By the personal authorities it is considered a Castle, as it is always called, but of its age no information has been obtained. |
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HENWELL BURN |
River Kaircock
River Kaircock
River Kaircock
River Kaircock
River Kaircock
Henley Burn
Henwell Burn
Henwell Burn
Henwell Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Jarron, Mains of Meglund
Mr Henderson Woodrae
Mr. Robie Registrar & Teacher
Mr Dummond, Steward of Melgind
Estate Map (old)
Estate Map 1806
Mr. Murray Factor
County Map (Johnstone's) |
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This stream rises at ''Hen Well'' about ½ a mile to the west of Aberlemno Ch. [Church]. It bears this name from about the church or Henwellburn to the lands of Melgund and Flemington. Trace 3. 33.10. but is better Known, after passing from Flemington to Melgund, as Melgund Burn. Due attention has been given to the propriety of this name which is recognised by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles & the other respectable authorities quoted, as a proper name, the origin of which is not Known & is therefore spelt from sound. |
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DAM OF TILLYWHANDLAND |
Dam of Tillywhandland
Dam of Tillywhandland
Dam of Tillywhandland |
R. Fraser, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher |
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A cot-house of Tilly-whandland always used as authorized. It is the property of Mr. Thoms The name is known throughout Aberlemno. |
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MANSE [F.C. [Free Church], Aberlemno] |
Free Ch. [Church] Manse |
R. Fraser
Revd [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Robie Ph [Parish] Teacher |
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The manse of the Free Ch [Church] occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Rennie |
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FREE CHURCH [Aberlemno] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Rennie Incumbent
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher |
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A small Church having sittings for about 350. The Fr. C [Free Church] Manse to the south is upon Trace 6. |
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SCHOOL [F.C. [Free Church], Aberlemno] |
School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Rennie Incumbent
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher |
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There is a school to the north of the Church in connexion with the Free Ch. [Church] establishment. The school has been 2 years open & is likely to be permanent. The house is Free Ch. [Church] property. |
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BACK OF TURIN HILL |
Back of Turin Hill
Back of Turin Hill
Back of Turin Hill
Back of Turin Hill
Turinhill
Turinhill
Turinhill |
Mr. Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr Robie Teacher & Registrar
Mr. Henderson Woodrae
Mr. Drummond Steward of Melgund
Valuation Roll
Mr. Murray Factor
Estate Map |
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A number of small holdings with dwellings at the back of Turin Hill on the north side, which is properly the back of this hill. All respectable and intelligent authorities agree as to the strange form of this name, which custom has long established.
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to belong to the lands of ''Turin Hill''. In the locality ''Back of Turin Hill'' is & must be considered a proper name as stated by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles & the Steward of the Estate. - Melgund the property of Lord Minto. |
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WHINNYDRUM |
Whinnydrum
Whinnydrum
Whinnydrum
Whinnydrum
Whinnydrum
Whinnydrum |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Mr Drummond, Steward
Mr Henderson Woodrae
Mr. Murray Factor
County Map |
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A smithy & Cotters dwellings on the Back of Turin Hill dwellings. The name is well known. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Drummond, Steward
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Murray Factor |
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A Farm steading the property of the Earl of Minto. |
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BELLYHILL |
Bellyhill
Bellyhill
Bellyhill
Bellyhill
Bellyhill
Bellyhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr Drummond Steward
Mr. W. Reid, Tenant
Estate Map
Mr. Murray Factor
County Map |
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A Farm steading on Melgund Estate the property of the Earl of Minto. |
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WOOD OF KELLOCKSHAW |
Wood of Kellockshaw
Wood of Kellockshaw
Wood of Kellockshaw
Kellockshaw (Wood of) |
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. MacDonald Factor
Mr. A. Campbell Tenant
Valuation Roll |
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A Farm steading of Aldbar Estate the property of Mr Chalmers. |
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BLACKDEN |
Blackden
Blackden
Blackden
Blackden |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers
Mr. Drummond. Steward
Mr. G. Davidson Tenant
A. Anderson, Carse of Melgund |
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A steading in the Muirside of Melgund the property of Lord Minto. The name is well known. |
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CARSE OF MELGUND |
Carse of Melgund
Carse of Melgund
Carse of Melgund
Carse of Melgund |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers
Mr. Drummond. Steward
Mr. G. Davidson
A. Anderson, Carse of Melgund |
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A small holding of the Muirside of Melgund the property of the Earl of Minto. This is a very well known name and invariably used as authorized. |
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Copied from Memorials of
Angus & Mearns - Hare Cairn (?)
''About a mile south-east of
'the Church of Aberlemno, in a gravel hillock,
upon the Estate of Pitkennedy, was
lately discovered a rudely constructed
stone coffin containing a clay urn.
Near the urn were scattered a number
of beads composed of jet or camel coal
of which upwards of a hundred were
recovered. With the exception of four
pieces of a square shape, & two of a
triangular form, the rest were oblong,
& pierced laterally, the square pieces being
each pierced with four holes & in the same
way, but the triangular bits were pierced
obliquely. The square & triangular
pieces are variegated on one side by
a dotted ornament resembling a lace
pattern, very much the same as those
found in a barrow near Assynt, in
Ross-shire, only that the spots of those,
unlike the ones found at Pitkennedy,
were said to have been studded with
gold. The Pitkennedy necklace is
probably the most complete hitherto
found in Scotland, & is in the possess:
-ion of John Ingles Chalmers of Aldbar,
proprietor."-
Sir,
The above is all that
Mr. Jervise states about the hillock
which I supposed to refer to "Hare Cairn" -- it does not [initialled] JB
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Aldbar Chapel is frequently alluded
to, but the Saint to whom it was
dedicated is not mentioned by Mr.
Jervise.
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2d. Corpl. R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
Major Bayly
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CRAIGEND OF PITKENNEDY |
Craigend of Pitkennedy
Craigend of Pitkennedy
Craigend of Pitkennedy |
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. MacDonald, Factor
Tenant's Cart |
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A small holding the property of Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar. This name though not appearing in the Valuation Roll &c. is widely known. It is included in the "Muir of Pitkennedy". |
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HARE CAIRN |
Hare Cairn
Hare Cairn
Hare Cairn
Hare Cairn
Hare Cairn |
Plan of Montreathmonth
Mr. Drummond
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Robie, Registrar
Mr Henderson Woodrae |
033 |
A little hillock in a plantation belonging to Pitkennedy. It is evidently artificial but there is no information to be had of its origin. The Name is known for miles round, Part of the south-west side of the mount is broken shewing numbers of large stones which have a somewhat regular appearance. The rest of it is covered with turf mould and the height above the ground it stands upon is 15 or 20 feet, terminating at the top like a Cone. |
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PITKENNEDY |
Pitkennedy
Pitkennedy
Pitkennedy
Pitkennedy |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
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A good Farm Steading the property of Mr Chalmers of Aldbar. There are several places in the neighbourhood of the Farm which take the name from Pitkennedy. |
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MUIRSIDE OF MELGUND |
Muirside of Melgund
Muirside of Melgund
Muirside of Melgund
Muirside of Melgund
Moorside of Melgund
Moorside of Melgund
Moorside of Melgund |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Drummond Steward
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Murray Factor
Estate plan 1783
County Map |
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A number of dwellings with a few acres attached to each. It is the property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. |
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MELGUND MUIR |
Melgund Muir
Melgund Muir
Melgund Muir |
Mr Drummond Steward
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar |
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A piece of Moorland to the south of the Muirside of Melgund and also to the south-east of the Auldbar & Brechin T.P. [Turn Pike] Road. Its east side almost adjoins "Montreathmonth Muir". The name is well known. |
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Site of WOODWRAE CASTLE |
Site of Woodrae Castle
Site of Woodrae Castle
Site of Woodrae Castle |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Henderson Tenant of Woodwrae
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister |
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"The first recorded Lindsay of ** Woodwrae or Woodwrayth, (which was was previously held by a family of the name of Wellem or Volume, who paid tiends to the Priory of Restinoth) was Sir John, a son of the 10th Earl of Crawford, and also proprietor of Balinshoe. His 'Castle' of Woodwray, which was in the immediate vicinity of that of Finhaven, stood a a little to the east of the farm house, and was only removed about 30 years ago, but with the exception of the Old Dove Cot nothing of an independent feudal character is now traceable on the property. In clearing out the foundations of this 'Castle' two sculptured stones were found about six feet in height, and similar to those at Aberlemno, but were removed from the locality & sent to decorate the grounds of the late great unknown at Abbotsford. - The 'Grave Hill' a little to the south east (?) of the site of the Castle, is a curious prehistoric remain similar to those of Fernybank and Colmeallie, in Glenesk, being composed of a ring of rude Stones about a foot in size, surrounding a pit of black earth, from which pieces of old warlike weapons and burned bones & charcoal have been gathered"
Land of the Lindsays
The ruins of the Castle of Woodwrae were pulled down & cleared away by the present tenant of Woodwrae farm about 30 years ago, and the site, as represented within the dotted lines, was pointed out by this person - Mr. Henderson. Of the old Dove Cot, Mr. Henderson says it is certainly a building in connexion with the time of the Castle. When he came to the farm about 50 years ago it was nearly in Ruins, but he repaired it, since which it has an appearance more modern than it really is. The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles confirms Mr Hendersons account. |
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Site of CAIRN [Grave Hill] |
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Respecting the "ring of rude stones" on "Grave Hill" (the Site of the Cairn, which is adopted upon the same authorities) Mr. Henderson states it to have been a Cairn of rude stones, chiefly irregular boulder stones, covering black earth from which charcoal &c. have been gathered. There is no pit or hollow to be seen at the place now. It is covered with a thick growth of broom & whins. Some hundred Carts loads of stones have been taken out of the Cairn by the tenant to build dykes &c.
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PORT OF ALDBAR |
Port of Aldbar
Port of Aldbar
Port of Aldbar
Port of Aldbar |
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Alexander Campbell Tenant
Mr Macdonald Factor
Mr. Silver Wandershiell |
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An old & well known name on Aldbar Estate the property of Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar. The name is always used as authorized. |
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LAW HILLOCK |
Law Hillock
Law Hillock
Law Hillock
Law Hillock |
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr. Drummond Steward
Mr. Anderson Carse of Melgund
County Map |
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A natural Knowe which may be said to belong to Montreathmonth Muir although not planted with firs like the rest of the muir. This Name is old and well known throughout the Parish. There is nothing known of the origin of "Law Hillock". |
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HOWMUIR |
Howmuir
Howmuir
Howmuir
Howmuir |
Valuation
John Hunter Tenant
Mr Smith of Carsegownie
County Map |
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A good Farm steading the property of Mr Gray of Carse. There is an extensive muir to the south east of this steading but the name does not belong to it. |
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TURIN HILL |
Turin Hill
Turin Hill
Turin Hill
Turin Hill
Hill of Turin |
Valuation Roll
Mr Webster, Factor
Mr. Drummond Steward
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Estate Plan of Turin |
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This hill falls on one side, the south, to Rescobie Parish where it is steepest, and on the north to Aberlemno. It is planted with firs in this Parish. The March or Boundary of Rescobie & Aberlemno passes along the top dividing an ancient Camp which is upon the very summit. |
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KEMP'S CASTLE |
Camp (Remains of)
Kemp Castle
Kemp Castle
Kemp Castle |
See Rescobie Parish
Estate Map 1806
Mr. Murray Factor
Mr. James Buchan Threelaws of Ardovie |
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See N [Name] Sheet of Rescobie Parish. (It is stated in the New Statl. [Statistical] Account that this Camp bears the local name of "Camp Castle", a name which is not recognised in Aberlemno.)
This is or was - for personal authorities couldn't be got - the local name of the Camp on Turin Hill (Kemp Castle) The adjoining Estate plan of Turin does not give the name. |
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FORT [Kemp's Castle] |
Camp (Remains of)
Kemp Castle
Kemp Castle
Kemp Castle |
See Rescobie Parish
Estate Map 1806
Mr. Murray Factor
Mr. James Buchan Threelaws of Ardovie |
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See N [Name] Sheet of Rescobie Parish. (It is stated in the New Statl. [Statistical] Account that this Camp bears the local name of "Camp Castle", a name which is not recognised in Aberlemno.)
This is or was - for personal authorities couldn't be got - the local name of the Camp on Turin Hill (Kemp Castle) The adjoining Estate plan of Turin does not give the name. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
Turin Hill [note]
As adopted on plan of
Rescobie Parish.
Kemp's Castle [note]
As adopted on plan of
Rescobie Parish.
"On the summit of the adjoining Hill of Turin
there are traces of a building called the Castle
but neither history nor tradition preserve any record
of the house or its occupiers."
"Memorials of Angus & Mearns".
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TILLYWHANDLAND |
Tillywhandland
Tillywhandland
Tillywhandland
Tillywhandland
Tillywhandland
Tullywhanland |
Valuation Roll
Tenants Carts
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers
Mr. P. H. Thoms Proprietor
New Stat [Statistical] Account
County Map |
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A good Farm steading the property of Mr. Thoms of Dundee |
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NORTH MAINS OF TURIN |
North Mains of Turin
North Mains of Turin
North Mains of Turin
North Mains of Turin
North Mains of Turin
Upper Turin Mains
Upper Mains
Upper Mains |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers
Mr Robie, Teacher
Mr Webster, Factor
Tenant's Carts
Valuation Roll (Rescobie Parish)
Valuation Roll Aberlemno
Estate Map
Co. [County] Map |
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A Farm Steading on Turin Estate, the property of P. W. Carnegie of Turin. Custom in this Parish cannot be said to adopt one of the forms of the name as given in the column of "various modes" &c., for it is commonly used as "Hill of Turin" by the people. The best authorities are in favour of North Mains &c., and when it is considered that there are on the same Estate, but in Rescobie Parish, the West Mains, & the "South Mains of Turin", it will be seen that "North" is to be preferred to "Upper", which latter from the Co. [County] Map appears to be oldest.
Besides North or Upper Mains of Turin there is in this Parish "Nether Turin", which in some measure rules Upper as well as the West & South Mains, in Rescobie, rule for North. "Upper or North Mains" is adopted on the Examination Trace. |
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CRAIKSFOLD |
Craiksfold
Craiksfold
Craiksfold
Cracksfold
Craicksfaulds
Craicksfaulds
Craiksfolds |
Lease of Farm
Mr James Martin Tt. [Tenant]
Co. [County] Map
Valuation Roll
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Robie Teacher
Mr. P. H. Thoms Proprietor |
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A Farm Steading on Tillywhandland Estate the property of Mr. Thoms. The name is of course corrupted from Craigsfauld |
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MUIR OF PITKENNEDY |
Muir of Pitkennedy
Muir of Pitkennedy
Muir of Pitkennedy
Muir of Pitkennedy
Cotton of Pitkennedy
Cotton of Pitkennedy |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Chalmers Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr MacDonald Factor
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Co [County] Map
Cart of a former tenant |
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A few dwellings with small portions of land attached belonging to the Estate of Aldbar the property of Mr. Chalmers. Sometimes these are called "Cotton of Pitkennedy" a name improper both as to propriety as well as "Muir of Pitkennedy" being recognised where the other designation would not. Cotton, signifying the Cotter's houses of the Farm, is altogether misapplied when given to these houses, which hold directly off the Pr. [Proprietor] not off the Farm. Persons are found who at once recognise "Muir of Pitkennedy", but who say they are not acquainted with the "Cotton of Pitkennedy". |
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Muir of Pitkennedy [note]
The Muir of Pitkennedy
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BOG OF PITKENNEDY |
Bog of Pitkennedy
Bog of Pitkennedy
Bog of Pitkennedy
Bog of Pitkennedy
Bog of Pitkennedy |
Valuation Roll
Tenant's Carts & Lease
Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar
Mr MacDonald Factor
Revd [Reverend] Mr Myles |
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A Farm Steading the property of Mr Chalmers of Aldbar. The Name is always used as authorized like many of other Names in this Parish, although in this case there is no other Bog on any of the Estates in Aberlemno. Besides "Bog of Pitkennedy" there is "Craigend of Pitkennedy" & "Muir of Pitkennedy" on Aldbar Estate. In this Parish there are many Names used in the same form which is strictly observed both in writing & speaking, as the "Port of Aldbar", Wood of Kellockshaw", "Mains of Melgund", "Muirside of Melgund", "Carse of Melgund", "Hole of Woodrae" and the "Dam of Tillywhandland". |
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Numerous URNS FOUND HERE [Muir of Pitkennedy] |
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On the adjoining Muir at the turn of the Road near the School at the Bog of Pitkennedy are two gravel hillocks. In the easternmost one there were found in 1857 the beads and urn mentioned in the attached extract from the work of Mr Jervise - and in the hillock adjoining the road at the place indicated on the plan I am informed by Mr. Chalmers the Proprietor there were found as many as 30 clay urns containing human remains at the time of the making of the Aldbar Road. [Signed] J. Bayly Major R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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URN AND BEADS FOUND HERE IN A STONE CIST [Muir of Pitkennedy] |
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On the adjoining Muir at the turn of the Road near the School at the Bog of Pitkennedy are two gravel hillocks. In the easternmost one there were found in 1857 the beads and urn mentioned in the attached extract from the work of Mr Jervise - and in the hillock adjoining the road at the place indicated on the plan I am informed by Mr. Chalmers the Proprietor there were found as many as 30 clay urns containing human remains at the time of the making of the Aldbar Road. [Signed] J. Bayly Major R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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SCHOOL [Bog of Pitkennedy] |
School
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher
Miss Ross Schoolmistress |
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A subscription school at the Bog of Pitkennedy under the directions of the Est. [Established] Church. It is a permanent school. |
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FRAMEDRUM |
Framedrum
Framedrum
Framedrum
Frame Drum
Frame Drum |
Mr Chalmers of Aldbar
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. J. Meldrum Tt. [Tenant]
Valuation Roll
Estate Plan of Pitkennedy |
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A new Steading on Aldbar Estate the property of Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar. The Name is old however, & there have been houses here to which the name belonged before the present was erected. |
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NETHER TURIN |
Nether Turin
Nether Turin
Nether Turin |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Webster, Factor |
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A Farm steading the property of P. W. Carnegie Esq. of Turin. (See Upper or North Mains. Trace 6.33.14). |
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WILLOW CROOK |
Willow Crook
Willow Crook
Willow Crook |
Estate Plan
Mr. Webster, Factor
Mr. Mudie Mains of Balgavies |
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A well known name applying to a Cothouse on the Farm of N. [North] Turin the property of Mr. Carnegie of Turin. |
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TURIN HOUSE |
Turin House
Turin House
Turin House
Turin House
Turin House
Turin
Turin House |
Mr Webster Factor
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Robie Teacher
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Co [County] Map
New Statistical Account |
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This is the Mansion House of Turin Estate the property of Mr Carnegie. People speaking of this Mansion say "Turin", but the Agent in speaking of the Mansion would say Turin Ho. [House] which is also used by the Ph. [Parish] Minister and others. Both Turin & Balgavies Ho. [House] can hardly be said to be used decidedly either way by custom. The Val. [Valuation] Roll & Estate Map describe both as "Mansion Houses of &c." and the Co. [County] Map uses Turin & Balgavies only in the character for mansions which may be quoted either way. There is Nether Turin & several Mains's of Turin. There is also a Mains of Balgavies - There are ornamental grounds, garden & approaches to Turin, besides a large Home Farm steading, adopted upon the same authorities & situated to the North of the Mansion (See Balgavies Ho. [House] Trace 5.39.3) |
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FARM [Home Farm, Turin House] |
Home Farm |
Mr Webster Factor
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Robie Teacher
Valuation Roll
New Statistical Account |
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There are ornamental grounds, garden & approaches to Turin, besides a large Home Farm steading, adopted upon the same authorities & situated to the North of the Mansion (See Balgavies Ho. [House] Trace 5.39.3) |
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THE FOREST |
The Forest
The Forest
The Forest |
Mr. Webster, Factor
Mr. Mudie, Mains of Balgavie
Mr. Watson, Milldens |
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An enclosure partly of natural copse with some firs among it. The Name is very well known in the locality. It belongs to Turin Estate the property of Mr Carnegie |
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MONTREATHMONT MOOR |
Montreathmonth Muir |
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Montreathmont Moor [note]
As adopted in the parishes of
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SHEEPPARK |
Sheeppark
Sheeppark
Sheeppark
Sheeppark
Quarry Pendicles or Quarry park
Quarry Pendicles or Quarry park |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myers
Mr. Drummond Steward of Melgund
Mr. Robie Registrar & Teacher
Mr. Fraser Dam of Tillywhandland
Mr. Mudie Mains of Balgavies
Mr J. Lamont Forrester of Balgavies
Mr. Baxter, Factor
Valuation Roll |
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A number of pendicles in the neighbourhood of a Quarry belonging to Balgavies Estate. These pendicles for Valuation purposes or Rental, are described from the adjoining Quarry, whilst in the locality they are recognized under a proper Name as well as by their relation to the Quarry. "Sheeppark" may be said to be known to all persons of any time in the Parish, and it is particularly authorized by those quoted for it as a proper & a well established Name. - Balgavies Estate Map describes the pendicles as the "West Pendicles" & the "Cotterdrum", a well known Name (39.3.2 & 3), as the "East Pendicles". |
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WESTERTON |
Westerton
Westerton
Westerton
Westerton |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Baxter Factor
Mr Mudie Tenant
County Map |
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A good Cotter dwelling now but formerly a Farm steading. It is let with the Mains of Balgavies the property of Miss Baxter |
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BALGAVIES T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Balgavies T.P. [Turn Pike]
Balgavies T.P. [Turn Pike]
Balgavies T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Table of Tolls
Mr. Lyall, Trustee
D. Mollison, Collector |
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A Toll on the Forfar & Montrose Trust Road where the Brechin & Auldbar Road crosses it. |
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COTTERDRUM |
Cotterdrum
Cotterdrum
Cotterdrum
Cotterdrum |
Mr. Martin, Forrester
Mr. Mudie Mains of Balgavies
Mr. D. Mathers, Tenant
Valuation Roll |
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A number of pendicles on the East of Balgavies Estate, the property of Miss Baxter.
(See "Sheeppark", 39.2)
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WHIRL BRIDGE |
Whirl Bridge
Whirl Bridge
Whirl Bridge
Whirl Bridge |
Mr. Lyall Trustee
Mr. Mudie Mains of Balgavies
Mr. Lamont Forrester of Balgavies
Mr. Mollison Collector |
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A small bridge over a stream which flows through "The Forest" to the east of "Turin House" to the Lunan passing the Mansion of Balgavies. It is on the Forfar & Montrose Trust Road & is a Trust Bridge. The name is well known. |
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SCOTTISH NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY |
Scottish N. [North] Eastern Railway Forfar & Arbroath |
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The part of the main line of the Scottish N. [North] Eastern Railway which is in this Parish is Leased to the S.N.E. Co. [Scottish North Eastern Company] by the Forfar & Arbroath Railway Co. [Company].
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MAINS OF BALGAVIES |
Mains of Balgavies
Mains of Balgavies
Mains of Balgavies
Mains of Balgavies |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Baxter Factor
Mr. Mudie Tenant |
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A large & Superior Farm Steading the property of Miss Baxter of Balgavies. (See "Bog of Pitkennedy" Traces 33.15.) |
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BALGAVIES HOUSE |
Balgavies House
Balgavies House
Balgavies House
Balgavies House
Balgavies House
Balgavies |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Robie, Ph. [Parish] Registrar
Mr. Baxter, Factor
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Co. [County] Map |
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A small mansion with garden offices & ornamental grounds adjoining. It is the property of Miss Baxter. (See N. [Name] Sheet of Turin House descriptive remarks of which apply to Balgavies)
The Factor of this Estate speaks of this as properly the "Mansion Ho. [House] of Balgavies", which cannot be taken as customary to use House after Balgavies. The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles would call it "Balgavies House" as others do in speaking of the House. There is only Balgavies (Mains of) Farm besides the Ho. [House] |
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CASTLE (Remains of) [Balgavies] |
Castle of Balgavies (Remains of)
Castle of Balgavies (Remains of)
Castle of Balgavies (Remains of)
Castle of Balgavies (Remains of) |
New Statistical Acct. [Account]
Tytler's History
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr. Baxter, Factor |
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"The now antiquated but hospitable mansion house of Balgavies is only the comparatively modern representative of its ancient castle of which a solitary arch remains to indicate the spot where once its embattled turrets frowned defiance on the approaching raiders." New Statistical Account.
The remains of the Castle stand in a small plantation to the north-west of Balgavies. What remains is the foundation wall nearly level with the surface below or level with which there are two arches remaining of the vaulted apartments or cellars below the building. - The Castle is well known & particularly mentioned in History in the time of Sir. W. Lindsay of Balgavies. As mentioned in Tytler's History it was destroyed by order of James VI in the course of his expedition to the north against the Catholic Nobles in the year 1593. In olden times it was called "Bagays". Vide The Lives of the Lindsays by Lord Lindsay. |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Baxter, Factor |
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A pendicle of Balgavies well known by the name of Hillside. |
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BALGAVIES LOCH |
Loch of Balgavies
Loch of Balgavies
Loch of Balgavies
Loch of Balgavies
Lake of Balgavies
Loch of Balgavies |
Estate Map
Mr. Mudie, Mains of Balgavies
Mr. Smart Stat: [Station] Master
Mr. D. Adams Milldens
New Statistical Account
Old Stat: [Statistical] Account |
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A large lake at Auldbar Road Station It belongs to Balgavies Estate the property of Miss Baxter. The name is always used in the form authorized. |
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LUNAN WATER |
Lunan Water |
See N [Name] Sheets of adjoining Parishes |
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See adjoining Phs. [Parishes] & see Inverkeillor & Lunan Parish. |
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MILLDENS |
Milldens
Milldens
Milldens
Milldens
Millden
Millden |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Mudie Mains
Mr Adam Tenant
Mr. Baxter Factor
Co [County] Map |
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This applies to a Mill and a small steading on Balgavies the property of Miss Baxter of Balgavies
The Corn Mill upon the same authorities is adopted.
The S at the end of the name is mostly used. |
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CORN MILL [Mindens] |
Corn Mill |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Mudie Mains
Mr Adam Tenant
Mr. Baxter Factor
Co [County] Map |
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This applies to a Mill and a small steading on Balgavies the property of Miss Baxter of Balgavies
The Corn Mill upon the same authorities is adopted.
The S at the end of the name is mostly used. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
Balgavies Loch [note]
As adopted in Name
Sheets of Rescobie Ph. [Parish]
[Initialled] AG. |
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ALDBAR ROAD STATION |
Auldbar Road Station
Auldbar Road Station
Auldbar Road Station |
Station Board
Time Tables
Mr. Smart Stat. [Station] Master |
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A Station on the Forfar & Arbroath line of Railway on the main line of the Scottish North Eastern Ry. [Railway] "Auldbar Road" is 9¾ miles from Arbroath and 5 from Forfar.
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SCHOOL [Aldbar Road Station] |
School
School
School |
Mr W Arthur, Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Myles
Mr Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher |
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A house at Auldbar Station in which there is a school & has been for 4 years. It is patronized by Miss Baxter of Balgavies & is otherwise supported by school fees. It is a private School with every likelihood of being a permanent establishment as stated by Mr Arthur Teacher. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
[Volume signed]
John Bayly
Major R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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[Volume] 1
OS1/14/1
[Date Stamp] Ordnance Survey M.S. Store Southampton 5 Feb 1900
CO. [COUNTY] FORFAR
PARISH OF ABERLEMNO
Co. [County]
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INDEX
Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Aldbar Chapel (Private) -- 33 -- 4 -- 9
Aldbar Castle -- 33 -- 4 -- 11
Angus Hill -- 33 -- 7 -- 17
Aberlemno -- 33 -- 10 -- 28
Aldbar Road Station -- 39 -- 7 -- 60
Balglassie -- 33 -- 3 -- 6
Broomknowe -- 33 -- 4 -- 7
Blaikie Mill -- 33 -- 4 -- 7
Balnacake -- 33 -- 4 -- 10
Balgarrock -- 33 -- 6 -- 13
Balbinnie -- 33 -- 6 -- 14
Bog of Balbinnie -- 33 -- 6 -- 14
Blibberhill -- 33 -- 7 -- 18
Back of Turin Hill -- 33 -- 10 -- 33
Bellyhill -- 33 -- 11 -- 35
Blackden -- 33 -- 11 -- 35
Bog of Pitkennedy -- 33 -- 15 -- 46
Balgavies T.P. [Turnpike] -- 39 -- 3 -- 55
Balgavies House -- 39 -- 3 -- 57
Balgavies Loch -- 39 -- 7 -- 59
Corn Mill -- 33 -- 4 -- 7
Cross Stone (site of) -- 33 -- 4 -- 9
Crosstown -- 33 -- 6 -- 15
Cross Stones of Aberlemno -- 33 -- 6 -- 16
Crook Hill -- 33 -- 8 -- 23
Carsegownie -- 33 -- 8 -- 25
Church -- 33 -- 10 -- 28
Cross Stone -- 33 -- 10 -- 28
Corn Mill -- 33 -- 10 -- 29
Castle -- 33 -- 10 -- 30
Cairn (Site of) -- 33 -- 6 - 38
Carse of Melgund -- 33 -- 11 -- 35
Craigend of Pitkennedy -- 33 -- 11 -- 36
Craiksfold -- 33 -- 15 -- 45
Cotterdrum -- 39 -- 3 -- 55
Castle (Remains of) -- 39 -- 3 -- 58
Corn Mill -- 39 -- 7 -- 59
Damholes -- 33 -- 2 -- 5
Damside -- 33 -- 6 -- 13
Dam of Tillywhandland -- 33 -- 10 -- 32
Flemington -- 33 -- 10 -- 30
Free Church -- 33 -- 10 -- 33
Fort -- 33 -- 14 -- 43
Framedrum -- 33 -- 15 -- 47
Farm -- 33 -- 15 -- 48
Grave Hill -- 33 -- 6 -- 14
Hole of Woodwrae -- 33 -- 6 -- 13
Hillbarns -- 33 -- 7 -- 17
Hen Well -- 33 -- 10 -- 27
Henwellburn -- 33 -- 10 -- 27
Henwell Burn -- 33 -- 10 -- 31
Hare Cairn -- 33 -- 10 -- 36
Howmuir -- 33 -- 13 -- 41
Hillside -- 39 -- 3 -- 58
Knowehead -- 33 -- 10 -- 28
Kirkton -- 33 -- 10 -- 29
Kemp's Castle -- 33 -- 14 -- 43
Loanfoot -- 33 -- 8 -- 24
Law Hillock -- 33 -- 12 -- 39
Lunan Water -- 39 -- 7 -- 59
Muiry Loan -- 33 -- 4 -- 10
Mains -- 33 -- 4 -- 11
Mote of Melgund -- 33 -- 7 -- 17
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Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Melgund Castle (In ruins) -- 33 -- 7 -- 19
Mains of Melgund -- 33 -- 7 -- 21
Melgund Burn -- 33 -- 7 -- 22
Manse -- 33 -- 10 -- 29
Manse -- 33 -- 10 -- 32
Muirside of Melgund -- 33 -- 11 -- 37
Melgund Muir -- 33 -- 11 -- 37
Muir of Pitkennedy -- 33 -- 15 -- 45
Montreathmont Moor -- 33 -- 15 -- 51
Mains of Balgavies -- 39 -- 3 -- 57
Milldens -- 39 -- 7 -- 59
Netherton -- 33 -- 3 -- 6
North Mains of Turin -- 33 -- 14 -- 44
Nether Turin -- 33 -- 15 -- 47
Police Station -- 33 -- 6 -- 15
Pitkennedy -- 33 -- 11 -- 37
Port of Aldbar -- 33 -- 12 -- 39
River South Esk -- 33 -- 2 -- 3
Saw Mill -- 33 -- 4 -- 7
Southtown -- 33 -- 7 -- 21
School -- 33 -- 10 -- 29
School -- 33 -- 10 -- 33
Sheeppark -- 39 -- 2 -- 53
Scottish North Eastern Railway -- 39 -- 3 -- 56
School -- 39 -- 7 -- 60
Turin Hill -- 33 -- 14 -- 43
Tillywhandland -- 33 -- 14 -- 44
Turin House -- 33 -- 15 -- 48
The Forest -- 33 -- 15 -- 49
Woollen Mill -- 33 -- 4 -- 7
West Lodge -- 33 -- 4 -- 8
Woodwrae -- 33 -- 6 -- 13
Wandershiell -- 33 -- 8 -- 23
Woodend -- 33 -- 8 -- 24
Whinnydrum -- 33 -- 10 -- 34
Woodside -- 33 -- 10 -- 34
Wood of Kellockshaw -- 33 -- 11 -- 35
Willow Crook -- 33 -- 15 -- 47
Westerton -- 39 -- 3 -- 55
Whirl Bridge -- 39 -- 3 -- 56
Woodwrae Castle (Site of) -- 33 -- 6 -- 38 |
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