Forfar (Angus) volume 14

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/14/14/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF CARMYLLIE SHEET 39 No 15 & 16. SHEET 40 No 13. SHEET 45 No 2.3.4.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.14.15. & 16. SHEET 46 No 1.5 & 9. INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Carmyllie Ph. [Parish] -- 3 Blackhillock -- 5 Backmuir -- 11 Berryhillock -- 12 Berryholm Quarry -- 12 Back Boath -- 13 Boath Hill -- 13 Burnhead -- 26 Bonnycheer -- 28 Birns -- 33 Blackden Bridge -- 43 Black Den -- 45 Black Burn -- 45 Brae of Conon -- 46 Bruntfad -- 50 Cononsyth -- 6 Cockhill -- 9 Chapel Shade -- 13 Carmyllie Moor -- 18 Cotton of Westhills -- 19 Carmyllie Quarry (Disused) -- 24 Carmyllie Hill -- 24 Cauld Stane -- 27 Crofts -- 28 Crombie Den -- 48 Conon -- 29 Crombie Burn -- 48 Croftsmuir -- 30 Currend -- 32 Curleys -- 32 Chamberlain Knowe -- 34 Church on site of Our Lady's Chapel (16th Century) -- 38 Carmyllie Railway -- 43 Carnegie -- 49 Crossden Burn -- 51 Ditch -- 5 Drumygar -- 20 Denton Burn -- 6 Dilty Moss -- 31 Dykehead -- 34 Dustydrum -- 49 East Hills -- 12 East Ward -- 18 East Skichen -- 34 Elliot Water -- 42 & 45 Fairyfold Hillock -- 22 Free Church -- 23 Forehill -- 19 Graystone -- 20 Greenfield -- 21 Greenyfell Quarry (Disused) -- 24 Glentyrie -- 25 Guynd Quarries -- 25 Goats -- 43 Guynd -- 44 Guynd Den -- 44 Hayhillock -- 35 Hillhead -- 37 Harbour Den -- 44 Hawkstone -- 53 Hyndcastle Burn -- 48 Latch Quaryy -- 12 Lochlair -- 17 Laverockhall -- 27 Mid Mains -- 7 Mosston -- 11 Manse -- 23 Mains of Carmyllie -- 23 Milton of Conon -- 29 Mossend -- 31 Mossholes -- 32 Milton of Carmyllie -- 38 Milton Farm -- 38 Manse -- 41
OS1/14/14/2 [Page] 2 INDEX Continued Names of Objects -- Page Mountquhir -- 42 Muirhead -- 42 North Mains -- 6 Newton -- 22 Newfolds -- 37 New Mains of Guynd -- 43 Podge School -- 19 Quarryhead -- 25 Redford -- 27 Roman Camp (Remains of ) -- 45 Smithyton -- 5 Summerhill -- 6 South Mains -- 7 Site of St Lawrence's or Boath Chapel -- 14 Slade -- 15 Slade Quarry -- 15 Smallburn -- 17 Site of Carmyllie Castle -- 21 School -- 22 Site of Cairn -- 35 Site of Glesterlaw Market -- 40 Site of Carnegie Castle -- 41 Sitsundry Moor -- 43 Saughmont -- 49 Tillyhiot -- 29 Tutties Nook -- 37 The Temple -- 45 Villabank -- 43 Westhills -- 11 Whin Inn -- 15 Windyedge -- 16 Ward Nook -- 20 West Skichen -- 33 Wedderswell -- 47
OS1/14/14/3 CARMYLLIE Carmyllie Carmylie Carmyllie Carmylie Carmylie Carmylie Carmyllie Carmylie Carmyllie Carmyllie Carmyllie Carmyllie Carmyllie Carmyllie Carmylie Carmylie Carmylie Sheriff's List of parishes New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver & Boyd's Almanack Co. [County] Map in New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Spottiswoode Miscellany vol [volume] 1 p [page] 341 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Mr. Taylor - Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell Ph. [Parish] Minister Session Records Mr. Collier late Factor to Lord Panmure Map attached to Lands of the Lyndsays On Carmyllie Railway Waggon Rental of the Panmure estates Mr. Waugh 039; 040; 045; 046 [Situation] In the south eastern portion of Forfarshire A parish in Forfarshire extending in length about 4 miles and about 3 in breadth bounded on the north by Kirkden and part of Dunnichen parish on the east by inverkeillor Arbirlot and St. Vigeans on the south by Arbirlot Panbride & Monikie and on the west by Monikie Guthrie and Dunnichen. It is a hilly tract of Country in the range of the Sidlaws, but the hills are capable of cultivation to their summits. There are some moors and marshes. A part of Dilty Moss lies on the western skirts of this parish. There are large quarries of grey slate and pavement stones which have been wrought for centuries. Carmyllie was not originally the name of a parish but of a castle or stronghold which had long been the residence of the proprietors of certain lands in its neighbourhood. This parish is in the presbytery of Arbroath, Synod of Angus and Mearns. There are no detached portions of Carmyllie within or connected with any other parish or place nor are there any detached portions of any other parish within Carmyllie
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OS1/14/14/5 SMITHYTON Smithyton Mr. John Rait, Factor Cononsyth David Young, Occupier Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A Farm house, with farm attached occupied by David Young and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/5 DITCH [a farm] Ditch Mr John Rait, Factor, Cononsyth James Clarke Occupier Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish ] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 039 [Situation] Close to the north boundary of the parish. A farm house with offices and farm attached, occupied by James Clarke and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/5 BLACKHILLOCK Blackhillock Mr. John Rait, Factor Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll, 1857-58 039 [Situation] Near the north boundary of the parish. A small farm house with a few acres of land attached, occupied by Robert Davidson & property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/6 SUMMERHILL Summerhill Mr. John Rait, Factor Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. This name applies to two small Cottages, occupied by Agricultural laborers and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/6 CONONSYTH Cononsyth Mr. John Rait, Occupier Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll, 1857-58 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farm house, with ornamental ground in front, Office houses and farm attached occupied by John Rait and property of Robert Smart Esqre.
OS1/14/14/6 NORTH MAINS North Mains Mr. John Rait, Factor Donald Falconer, Occupier Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll, 1857-58 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farmhouse, with offices and farm attached occupied by Donald Falconer and property of Robert Smart Esqre
OS1/14/14/6 DENTON BURN For Authorities &c. See Name Book for Dunnichen Ph. [Parish]
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OS1/14/14/7 MID MAINS Mid Mains Mr. John Rait, Factor Alexander Ford, Occupier Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farmhouse, with offices and farm attached occupied by Alexander Ford and property of Robert Smart Esqre
OS1/14/14/7 SOUTH MAINS South Mains South Mains South Mains South Mains Southmains Mr John Rait, Factor James Gouk, Occupier Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 Valuation Roll 1856-7 039 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farmhouse with offices and farm attached, occupied by James Gouk and property of Robert Smart Esqre.
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OS1/14/14/9 COCKHILL Cockhill Cockhill Cockhill Clockhill Mr. Taylor Parish School Master Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Rent receipt for 1856 Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the NW. [North West] corner of the parish. A substantial dwelling house with commodious offices, attached, the Property of Lord Panmure.
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OS1/14/14/11 WEST HILLS West Hills West Hills West Hills W. [West] Hills Westhills Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Rent receipt for 1858 Johnston's Co. [County] Map Valn. [Valuation] Rolls 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A substantial Cottage with commodious out houses the Property of Lord Panmure - This name also applies to a farm situated about 20 chains to the south.
OS1/14/14/11 BACKMUIR Backmuir Backmuir Backmuir Backmuir Brackmuir Rent receipt for 1857 Mr. Taylor Parish School master Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Ainslies Co. [County] Map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A comfortable dwelling house, with suitable out houses, the Property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/11 MOSSTON Mosston Mosston Mosston Mosstown Mosston of Carmyllie Mr. Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Johnstons County Map Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Ainslies Co. [County] Map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. This name applies to two Cottages lying about 30 chains to the south of the Farm of Blackmuir
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OS1/14/14/12 EAST HILLS East Hills East Hills East Hills E. [East] Hills East Hills Rent receipt for 1858 Mr. Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Johnston's Co. [County] map valn. [valuation] Rolls 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A good dwelling house with the usual outhouses attached, the Property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/12 BERRYHOLM QUARRY Berryholm Quarry Berryholm Quarry Berryholm Quarry Mr. Alexander Doig Grocer Mr. Anderson James Boath Redford 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A large Quarry situated about 20 Chains south from the farm of East Hills and employing about 40 men.
OS1/14/14/12 LATCH QUARRY Latch Quarry Latch Quarry Latch Quarry Mr. A. Doig Grocer Mr. E. Anderson Mr. James Boath Redford 045 [Situation] At the west side of Berryholm Quarry. A large Quarry a little to the West of Berryholm Quarry, employing from 40 to 50 Workmen
OS1/14/14/12 BERRYHILLOCK Berryhillock Berryhillock Berryhillock Mr. Taylor, Schoolmaster Mr. Kydd, occupier Mr. Gowans, East Ward 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A small cottage with pendicle of land attached.
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OS1/14/14/13 BACK BOATH Back Boath Back Boath Back Boath Backboath Back Boath Back Boath Back Boath Mr. James Kydd, occupier William Johnstone, Grieve Val [Valuation] Roll /57-8 Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Val: [Valuation] Roll /56 and 7 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell, Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Black Clerk to Mr. Waugh Carlogie Ho. [House] 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farm house, with outbuildings &c. occupied by Mr. James Kydd, and property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/13 BOATH HILL Boath Hill Boath Hill Boath Hill Mr. James Kydd Back Boath William Johnstone Back Boath Mr. James Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. An arable hill on the farm of Back Boath.
OS1/14/14/13 CHAPEL SHADE Chapel Shade Chapel Shade Chapel Shade Chapel Shed William Johnston, Grieve Mr. James Kydd Back Boath D. Miller Esqr. Arbroath New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. This name applies to the western portion of a large arable field on the farm of Back Boath. The space included within the blue dots (marked on trace) formed the field in which the old chapel stood
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OS1/14/14/13A [Page] 13A Back Boath From what the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell states, there is no doubt but the name Back Boath ought to be written in two words - not in one word. He says it is called Back Boath in contradistinction to the Boath in Panbride Ph. [Parish] This makes the case the same as if it was called North Boath, the words North and Back being mainly distinctive terms See papers attached to N [Name] Sheet of "Site of Chapel" at Back Boath, in which the Chapel is termed the "Chapel of Both" - not the Chapel of Back Boath. this term Back seems to have been introduced in later times for the purpose of distinguishing the farms from each other. [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/13B [Page] 13B See list of antiquities, in which it is stated that at one time several large upright stones were upon the top of Boath Hill. These stones were believed to have been a druidical temple, and were called the Kemple or Temple stones - See New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] Mr Kydd, occupier of Back Boath, whose father also lived on the farm, knows nothing respecting the stones referred to above. He says if any stones were on the hill, such as those mentioned above, his father must have recovered them when cultivating the land. He knows nothing about them; nor could get any information respecting them from any parties living in the neighbourhood, of whom enquiry was made. [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/14 Site of St Lawrence's, or BOATH CHAPEL Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) Chapel of Both Chapel of Both Chapel of Boith Mr. James Kydd Back Boath William Johnston Back Boath Lands of the Lindsays (page 184) Arbroath Cartulary Brechin Cartulary 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish, A few chains south side of Back Boath. A chapel at one time stood on the farm of Back Boath, a short distance S.W. [South West] of the dwelling house, the site of which was pointed out by Mr. Kydd, (occupier of the farm), and is marked on trace. There are no remains of the old building on the ground. The foundation was dug up about 40 years ago and used for building dykes &c. Some of the hewn stones are built into the farm steading. The old chapel was dedicated to Saint Lawrence.
OS1/14/14/14 [Page] 14 Sheet 45.4 trace 1 -- Parish of Carmyllie [Notes] See Extracts annexed for reasons for writing this name as now written on plan. There was a Chapel in the time of popery on the farm of Back-boath that part of the parish which was cut off from the parish of Inverkeillor. Some of the hewn work of it is still to be seen in the walls of the farm-steading and the spot where it stood is still pointed out in an adjoining field still called the Chapel Shed New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 357
OS1/14/14/15 WHIN INN Whin Inn William Johnston, Back Boath George Hodge, Slade James Boath, P. [Post] Master Reford Mr. James Taylor: Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish A small Cottage on the fam of Slade, the Property of Lord Panmure This was at one time a Public House The land on the East side of this House is covered with Whins or Furze, from which the name originated
OS1/14/14/15 SLADE Slade George Hodge Grieve James Boath Redford William Johnston, Back Boath Val: [Valuation] Roll 57-8 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farm house with offices and farm attached in the possesion of Messrs. Mitchel & Co. [Company] and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/15 SLADE QUARRY Slade Quarry Robert Wynd, Foreman James Boath, Redford George Hodge, Slade Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. An extensive Freestone Quarry on the farm of Slade, worked by Messrs. Mitchel & Co. [Company] and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/16 WINDYEDGE Windyedge James Boath Redford William Crabb, Laverockhall Val: [Valuation] Roll 57-8 Mr. James Taylor Schoolmaster (Ph [Parish]) 045 [Situation] Close to the NE [North East] boundary of the parish A small Cottage with a few acres of land attached, occupied by David Reid and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/17 LOCHLAIR Lochlair Valuation Roll for 1857-8 William Mill Overseer on Lochlair Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Ainslie's Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A substantial dwelling house, with suitable outhouses, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/17 SMALLBURN Smallburns Smallburns Smallburns Smallburn Smallburn Smallburn Smallburn Smallburn Smallburn Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Valuation Roll for 1857-8 Valuation Roll for 1856-7 Mr. Forrest, wife of occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Gow, Free Ch. [Church] Minister Mr. Reid, Schoolmaster Mr. Boath Postmaster Mr. Black, Clerk to Mr. Waugh, Carlogie Ho. [House] Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A neat newly built dwelling house with commodious out houses attatched, the property of Lord Panmure.
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OS1/14/14/18 CARMYLLIE MOOR Carmyllie Moor Carmyllie Moor Carmyllie Moor Mr. Taylor Mr. Gowans Mr. Kydd 045 [Situation] Nearly in the central portion of the parish A district North of Graystone principally composed of healthy pasture.
OS1/14/14/18 EAST WARD East Ward East Ward East Ward Rent Recript 1858 Mr. Gowans Mr. Taylor 045 [Situation] At the eastern side of Carmyllie Moor. A small cottage with pendicle of land attached.
OS1/14/14/18 [Page] 18 Plan 45-7 Trace 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 & 6. -- Parish of Carmyllie.
OS1/14/14/19 COTTON OF WEST HILLS Cotton of West Hills Cotton of West Hills Cotton of West Hills Coteton of W. [West] Hills Mr. Souter, Occupier Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Free ch. [church] Minister Johnston's Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the north-west portion of the parish A one story house with arable land attached which is sublet from West Hills, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/19 FOREHILL Forehill Forehill Forehill Mrs. Souter occupier Mr Taylor Revd. [Reverend] Mr Gow 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A one story Farmhouse with suitable offices &c attached the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/19 PODGE SCHOOL Podge School Podge School Podge School Mr. J Reid, Master Mr Taylor, Revd [Reverend] Mr. Gow 045 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. This school is attended by about 65 children of both sexes, who are taught the first rudiments, it receives a small endowment from the Free Church Mr Reid is the master.
OS1/14/14/19 [Page] 19 Sheet 45.7. Trace 1. 2 & 3 -- Parish of Carmyllie. [Note] Traces in the field
OS1/14/14/20 DRUMYGAR Drumygar Drumigar Drumygar Drumygar Drummagar Drumygar Drumagar Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Free ch. [church] Minister Mr Doig, Grocer Milton Mr. Kydd, Newton Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Black Clerk to Mr. Waugh, Carlogie Ho. [House] Ainslie's Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish This name applies to a few houses, with pendicles of land attached, and inhabited principally by Quarrymen.
OS1/14/14/20 GRAYSTONE Graystone Graystone Graystone Graystone Greystone Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow, Mr Taylor, Mr Doig, Ainslie's Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] 1856-57 045 [Situation] In the central portion of the parish A small Village about 1 mile west of Milton of Carmyllie, inhabited principally by weavers, it has a Free church & manse
OS1/14/14/20 WARD NOOK Ward Nook Ward Nook Ward Nook Ward Mr. Souter occupier Mr Taylor Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] A few chains west of Graystone A substantially built two story House, with suitable offices and arable farm attached the property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/20 [Page] 20 Sheet 45.7. Traces 3 & 4 [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/21 GREENFIELD Greenfield Greenfield Greenfield Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Assessement Roll 57/8 045 [Situation] In the western part of Carmyllie Moor. A small farm house with outhouses &c. attached. Property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/21 Site of CARMYLLIE CASTLE (Site of) Carmyllie Castle (Site of) Carmyllie Castle (Site of) Carmyllie Castle (Site of) Carmyllie Castle Revd [Reverend] Mr Bell, Parish Minister Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow, F.C. [Free Church] Minister Mr George Kydd, Mason A. Jervise Esq: author of "Lands of the Lindsays" 045 [Situation] Close to the NE [North East] side of Mains of Carmyllie. This was originally the Mansion house of the Estate of Carmyllie, there are no traces of it at present, but Mr George Kydd states he was present at the digging up of the old foundation, and many of the stones are now in the outbuildings of the Mains of Carmyllie also in the walls which divide the fields, some of them have heads carved on them.
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OS1/14/14/22 FAIRYFOLD HILLOCK Fairyfold Hillock Fairyfold Hillock Fairyfold Hillock Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Free ch. [church] Minister Mr Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Mr Anderson, Quarryman 045 [Situation] On Carmyllie Hill. This is a small Hillock in the S.E. [South East] corner of a [field] near the summit of Carmyllie Hill, it originally extended into the other fields around but has been gradually ploughed up, the only information to be got on the ground respecting the name, is that in olden times, the superstitious considered this the abode of fairies. Near this there once stood an old mansion called "Carmyllie Castle" since [torn down]
OS1/14/14/22 SCHOOL [Newton] School (Parochial) School (Parochial) School (Parochial) Mr. Taylor, Master Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Gow Mr Doig, Grocer, Milton 045 [Situation] A few Chains west of Newton This school is situated a short distance N.W. [North West] of the Parish church, it is conducted by Mr Taylor, about 70 children of both sexes attend it.
OS1/14/14/22 NEWTON Newton Newton Newton Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Taylor Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow 045 [Situation] Nearly in the central portion of the parish A substantially built two story House with suitable offices and arable farm attached the property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/23 FREE CHURCH [Graystone] Free church Free church Free church Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Minister Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Mr Doig, Grocer Milton 045 [Situation] At the west side of Graystone. This is a newly built church with sittings for 500, there are 235 communicants, the Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow is the minister.
OS1/14/14/23 MANSE [F.C. [Free Church], nr Graystone] Manse, Free ch. [church] Manse, Free ch. [church] Manse, Free ch. [church] Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow, occupier Mr Taylor Mr Doig 045 [Situation] At the west side of Graystone An elegant stonebuilt two story House with garden &c attached and situated adjoining the church.
OS1/14/14/23 MAINS OF CARMYLLIE Mains of Carmyllie Mains of Carmyllie Mains of Carmyllie Mains of Carmyllie Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Taylor Mr Kydd, occupier 045 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish. A substantially built two story House with suitable offices and arable farm attached the property of Lord Panmure.
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OS1/14/14/24 GREENYFELL QUARRY (Disused) Greenyfell Quarry (Disused) Greenyfell Quarry (Disused) Greenyfell Quarry (Disused) Mr. Anderson, Quarryman Mr Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Mr Doig, Grocer, Milton Revd. [Reverend] Mr Gow Free ch. [church] minister 045 [Situation] In the southern side of Carmyllie Moor. An old Quarry situated about 1/4 of a mile west of Carmyllie Hill, it has been worked for a long time.
OS1/14/14/24 CARMYLLIE QUARRY (Disused) Carmyllie Quarry (Disused) Carmyllie Quarry (Disused) Carmyllie Quarry (Disused) Mr Anderson Mr Taylor Mr Doig Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] side of Carmyllie Moor. An old Quarry situated near the summit of Carmyllie Hill it has been worked a number of years.
OS1/14/14/24 CARMYLLIE HILL Carmyllie Hill Carmyllie Hill Carmyllie Hill Mr Taylor Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Mr Anderson Mr Doig 045 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish. A hill feature about 1/4 of mile north of Mains of Carmyllie.
OS1/14/14/24 [Page] 24 Sheet 45.7 Trace 5 -- Parish of Carmyllie [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/25 GLENTYRIE Glentyrie Glentyrie Glentyrie Glentyre Val: [Valuation] Roll 57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. Anderson occupier Lease 1843 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish A substantially built house with suitable offices and an arable farm attached Property of J.A. Pierson Esq:
OS1/14/14/25 QUARRYHEAD Quarryhead Quarryhead Quarryhead Val [Valuation] Roll 57 and 8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Lease 1843 045 [Situation] At the south side of Guynd Quarries This name applies to a small house close to the Guynd Quarries. The property of J.A. Pierson Esq:
OS1/14/14/25 GUYND QUARRIES Guynd Quarries Mr. Anderson occupier Mr. Doig, Grocer Milton Mr. Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish Pavement quarries on the Guynd estate worked by Mr. Anderson of Glentyrie, & property of J.A. Pierson Esq:
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OS1/14/14/26 BURNHEAD Burnhead Burnhead Burnhead Mr. Taylor, Schoolmaster Mr. Duncan occupier Mr. Boath Postmaster 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish This name applies to a small farm house, the property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/27 REDFORD Redford Mr. James Boath, Postmaster Mr. Anderson, Glentyrie Val: [Valuation] Roll 56/7 Mr. Taylor, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish A Small Village, Situated on the road leading from the Milton of Carmyllie to Cononsythe. The Village is composed of about a dozen Cottages, near its northern end is the Post office where letters are received from and despatched to Arbroath daily.
OS1/14/14/27 CAULD STANE Cauld Stane Mr. James Boath Postmaster Mr. Anderson Glentyrie William Crabb Laverockhall 045 [Situation] About 27 Chains NE [North East] of Redford A large stone situated on a rising ground on the farm of Crofts it is about 7 feet long by 4 in height, and derives its name from the Cold, and exposed place on which it stands
OS1/14/14/27 LAVEROCKHALL Laverockhall Laverockhall Laverockhall Lavorockhall Lavrockhall William Crabb occupier Mr. James Boath Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Val: [Valuation] Roll /57 and 8 Val: [Valuation] Roll /56 and 7 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of this parish. A farm house with offices and farm attached occupied by William Crabb and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/27 There is a faint pencil note under Laverockhall, but difficult to read. As best poss - 'Mr Taylor says this is merely ............................................ ...............Val [Valuation] roll. It ought to be Laverockhall'
OS1/14/14/28 BONNYCHEER Bonnycheer Robert Kinnear Occupier Mr. James Boath, Postmaster Rent receipts 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish A farmhouse with office and farm of land attached occupied by Robert Kinnear and property of Lord Panmure and Alexander Pierson Esqre.
OS1/14/14/28 CROFTS Crofts Mr. James Boath Robert Kinnear Bonnycheer William Crabb Laverockhall 045 [Situation] Near to the eastern boundary of the parish. A farmhouse with farm and offices attached occupied by Mrs. Gibson and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/29 TILLYHIOT Tillyhiot Tillyhiot Tillyhiot Rent receipt for 1858 Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish A substantial Cottage with commodious out houses, the Property of J Pierson Esq of The Guynd.
OS1/14/14/29 MILTON OF CONON Milton of Conon Milton of Conon Milton of Conon Rent receipt for 1857 Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master 045 [Situation] In the east side of the parish A good dwelling house, with convenient out houses attatched, the name applies also to the Corn Mill and Cottages near to the farm house. The corn mill is worked by William Miller.
OS1/14/14/29 CONON Conon Conon Conon Rent receipt for 1858 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Valuation Roll for 1857-58 045 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish. A Substantial dwelling house, with Garden and commodious outhouses attatched.
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OS1/14/14/30 CROFTSMUIR Croftsmuir Croftsmuir Croftsmuir Crofts Muir Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Mr. Doig, Grocer Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the east end of the parish. A small Cottage, with a few acres [of] arable and moorland attatched.
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OS1/14/14/31 DILTY MOSS Dilty Moss Mr. David Hume East Skichen David Lindsay Currend Robert Strachan, Schoolmaster Hay Hillocks 045 [Situation] In the western end of the parish A Moss of Considerable extent at the West end of the Parish, a portion of which extends into the Parish of Guthrie, Detached
OS1/14/14/31 MOSSEND Mossend David Lindsay Currend David Clarke Mossholes Robert Strachan, Schoolmaster Hay Hillocks 045 [Situation] In the western side of the parish. This name applies to four small Cottages on the East end of Dilty Moss. occupied by agricultural laborers and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/32 CURREND Currend Currend Currend Currend David Lindsay Currend John Martin Hay Hillocks Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the western side of the parish A Small farm house with offices and a portion of land attached occupied by David Lindsay and property of Lord Panmure About 8 chains South of this farm house is a small school in connection with the Free Church, attended by 40 Scholars of both sexes. The master's name is Robert Strachan
OS1/14/14/32 MOSSHOLES Mossholes Mossholes Mossholes Mossholes David Clarke Occupier Rent Receipt Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. Black Clerk to Mr. Waugh, Carlogie Ho. [House] 045 [Situation] In the western side of the parish A Small thatched house having a few of acres of land attached, occupied by David Clarke and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/32 CURLEYS Curleys Curleys Curleys Curleys Curlays Peter Smart occupier David Lindsay Currend Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the western side of the parish. A farmhouse with offices and farm of land attached occupied by Peter Smart and property of Lord Panmure, On a rising ground or Small hillock a short distance South East of this house, there were found some 30 years ago four or five stone Coffins containing portions of Human bones The place where the Coffins were found is marked on Trace
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OS1/14/14/33 BIRNS Birns Birns Birns Birns Mr. John Fife Occupier Mr. David Hume East Skichen Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. map 045 [Situation] In the west corner of the parish. A farm house with offices and farm attached occupied by Mr. John Fife and property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/33 WEST SKICHEN West Skichen West Skichen West Skichen West Skichen W. [West] Skichine George Adam West Skichen David Hume East Skichen Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the west Corner of the parish. A farm house having offices and farm of land attached, in the possession of George Adam and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/33A [Page] 33a O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Milton 31:7:/58 Sir There are two schools in this Ph. [Parish] receiving Small sums yearly from the Free Church. One is called "Podge School", and the other (having no name) is situated near to and south from the Currend. Neither of them, the minister states, ought to be termed "Free Church School". It is in contemplation to build a school next year in this Ph. [Parish] wholly in Connection with the Free Church, and which will be called "Free Church School" I write this merely to save remarks from the office on the subject. [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers] Major Cooke RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/34 DYKEHEAD Dykehead Dykehead Dykehead Dykehead E. [East] Dykehead Mr. David Hume East Skichen John Fife Birns Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the western end of the parish This name applies to two small thatched Cottages, (a short distance Westward of Chamberlain Knowe) occupied by Agricultural laborers and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/34 CHAMBERLAIN KNOWE Chamberlain Knowe Chamberlainknow Chamberlainknow Chamberlain Knowe Chamberlain Knowe Chamberlain Knowe Mr. John Lindsay occupier Lease of Tack of Farm Mr. David Hume East Skichen Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Val: [Valuation] Roll 56/7 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell, Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Black, Clerk to Mr. Waugh, Carlogie Ho. [House] 045 [Situation] In the west end of the parish A Farmhouse with offices and farm attached, occupied by John Lindsay and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/34 EAST SKICHEN East Skichen East Skichen East Skichen East Skichen E. [East] Skichine East Skichnie Mr. David Hume East Skichen Mr. George Adam West Skichen Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the south-western end of the parish A well built farmhouse having offices and farm attached occupied by David Hume and property of Lord Panmure
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OS1/14/14/35 HAYHILLOCK Hay Hillock Hay Hillock Hay Hillock Hayhillock Hayhillock Hayhillock Hayhillock Hayhillock John Martin Occupier Rent receipt David Hume East Skichen Mr. Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Val: [Valuation] Roll /57/8 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell, Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Black Clerk to Mr. Waugh Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the western end of the parish. A small house with farm of land attached, Occupied by John Martin and property of Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/35 Site of CAIRN [Hayhillock] Site of Cairn John Martin Hay Hillock James Lumgair Wedderswell Mr. Hume Hillhead 045 [Situation] About 19 Chains SSW [South South West] of Hayhillock This applies to a part of a small hill or rising ground On the farm of East Skichen, where in former times a large Cairn of Stones stood, The stones were removed for the purpose of making drains and building walls, in their removal several stone Coffins were found in different parts of the Cairn, It is said the Coffins contained Urns in which were found fragments of Human bones
OS1/14/14/35 [Page] 35 Parish of Carmyllie -- Sheet 45 Plan 10 Trace 6
OS1/14/14/36 [Page] 36 Site of CAIRN page 35 [note] There were several large Cairns in the parish almost all of which are now cleared away. The largest of this kind was on the high ground of the farm of Skichen and extended over one fourth of an acre. Hundreds of Cart loads of Stones for drains &c. were obtained from it. Several stone coffins con- taining urns were found in different parts of the Cairn about six feet below the surface and each of the urns contained some fragments of bones. Two of the urns were got out whole one of which is said to be in the possession of the Society of Antiquaries in Edinburgh New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 357
OS1/14/14/37 HILLHEAD Hillhead Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Mr. Robert Hume, Occupier 045 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish A two-story Dwelling house, built of stone, arable Farm, and suitable offices attached, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/37 TUTTIES NOOK Tutties Nook Tutties Nook Tutty's Nook Tutties Nook Tutties Nook Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Mr Reid Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow F.C. [Free Church] Minister Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell, Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Black, Clerk to Mr. Waugh Carlogie Ho. [House] 045 [Situation] In the central portion of the parish A one-story Dwelling house with a few acres of land and suitable offices attached, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/37 NEWFOLDS Newfolds Newfolds Newfolds Newfolds Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Taylor Parish Schoolmaster Rent Receipt 1858 Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] Nearly in the central portion of the parish This name applies to some Laborers' cottages and arable land, forming part of the farm of Milton the property of Lord Panmure.
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OS1/14/14/38 MILTON OF CARMYLLIE Milton of Carmyllie Milton of Carmyllie Milton of Carmyllie Millton Millton of Carmyllie Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Bell, Minister Revd [Reverend] Mr. Gow, Free ch [church] minister Ainslies Co. [County] map Valn. Roll of County 1856-7 045 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish A small Village situated on the Dundee to Brechin road, and near which the Parish Church of Carmyllie is situated, the Elliot Water runs through it, and supplies the Mill. There is a small corn mill in this village having a Mill Dam attached. The miller's name is Alexander Catter.
OS1/14/14/38 CHURCH on Site of Our Lady's Chapel Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Revd [Reverend] Mr Bell, Minister Mr Taylor, Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Gow Free ch. [church] minister 045 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish This is a very old church (with graveyard attached) the age is not known but the Revd [Reverend] Mr Bell, the minister states that the outer walls formed part of the old R.C. [Roman Catholic] chapel which stood there before, it is seated for about 700, and there are about 340 Communicants.
OS1/14/14/38 MILTON FARM Milton Farm Milton Farm Milton Milton Millton Milton Farm Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Rent Receipt 1858 Mrs. Sheriff, occupier Lease 1845 Valun. [Valuation] Roll of County 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the west side of Milton of Carmyllie An arable farm with a substantially built Two-story Dwellinghouse, suitable offices &c attached the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/38 [Page] 38 Sheet 45 No 11 Trace 3 Church on site of Chapel [note] See extract from Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] in opposite page [page 39] also correspondence annexed [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/39 Site of OUR LADY'S CHAPEL [parish church on] Site of Chapel Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell, Ph. [Parish] Minister Revd. Mr. Arkley Inverkeilor D. Miller Esq: Arbroath 045 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish This chapel stood on the site of the present Parish Church. Its outer walls were used in the building of the present Church. It belonged to the diocese of Brechin, and was styled after the most glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary of Kermyle See paper attached.
OS1/14/14/39 [Page] 39 Plan 45.11 trace 3 -- Parish of Carmyllie [note] See opposite page. [page 38] The lands of Carmyllie at an early period were the property of the Abbey of Aber- brothock but were not erected into a parochial charge till after the Reformation. Previous to that time there was a chapel where the church now stands dedicated to the Virgin Mary and mentioned in some old records as "Our Lady's Chapel of Carmylie" where the monks from the Abbey of Aberbrothock performed divine Service. In 1609 an act of Parliament was passed which had been preceded it would appear by decrees of the Church Courts ratifying and approving the erection of the Kirk of Carmyllie into a parochial Charge and ordaining "the territory to be designed by the presbytery to repair thereto in all time coming" New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 355
OS1/14/14/39A [Page] 39A [left hand margin of page] Brechin Cartulary Vol. [Volume] 1 p [page] 223 This account of the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kermyle, was transmitted to me by Mr Miller, writer, Arbroath. [signed] John Keely 2nd Cor. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] [Main text] Chapel of St. Mary at Carmylie The Chapel of Carmylie was founded by David Strathauchin (Strachan) of Carmylie, by his Charter dated 5th March 1500 (1501), which was confirmed by King James IV on 20 January 1512 (1511). David Strachan endowed his Chapel with an annual rent of five merks out of his manor of Carmylie and mill; also with forty shillings annually out of his other husbandry lands, and four acres of Land at the east end of Milton of Carmylie, with an acre of Sward or Meadow on the south side of the Mill Lead, and a toft and garden in the Milton with past -urage for four Cows thirty sheep &c in the Common of Carmylie (Kermyle). Dominie Malcolm Struble was appoint ed perpetual Chaplain. The Chapel was styled after the most glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary of Kermyle and the services were to be for the sal- vation of the most excellent Prince James the fourth, King of Scots, and his ancestors, and successors, and for the Salvation of the most Reverend father in Christ William Bishop of Brech -in and for the salvation of the souls of the founder, and of Jonet Drummond his spouse, and their children, fathers and mothers, ancestors and successors, and all the faithful departed. Among other conditions of his Grant David Strachan provided that the Chap -lain should, during all the time of his incumbency, keep a School for the instruction of youth. The [continued on page 39B]
OS1/14/14/39B [Page] 39B [continued from page 39A] The Parish of Carmylie was erected by the Church Courts out of Lands disjoined from the Parishes of Panbride St. Vigeans and Inverkeillor; and the erection was confirmed by an Act of Parliament passed in the year 1609. About the same time the present Parish Church was erected, as it is believed, on the site of St Mary's Chapel. But the Chapel is often mentioned in the titles of the lands of Carmylie after it had merged into the Parish Church. Thus on 16 November 1616 Patrick Strachan of Car- mylie was served heir to his Brother in the Estate of Carmylie, includ- ing among others the patronage of the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Carmylie. Again on 1st April 1662, George Earl of Panmure is served heir to the Patronage of the Chaplainry of Carmylie, called "our Lady's Chapel," with the Church Lands which pertained to the Chaplainry.
OS1/14/14/39C [Page] 39C Corporal Keely Ordnance Survey Milton Carmylie Arbroath 6 July 1858 Dear Sir, On my return from the country I found your favor of 2d Inst. [Instant] and [new salyour] copy of my notes regarding the Chapel of the "Blessed Virgin of Kermylie" I never was at Carnegie, but believe that there is a tradition that a castle stood there. Two writs in the Brechin Cartulary of the year 1450, mention John Carnegy of that ilk among other landed Proprietors in Angus, and James Carnegy of that ilk is a witness to David Strachan's founda tion Charter of the Chapel of Carmylie. The last erection called a Castle may have been built as you suppose after 1350.
OS1/14/14/39C Words at end of second and beginning of third line of letter simply cannot be deciphered.
OS1/14/14/40 Site of GLESTERLAW MARKET Glesterlaw Market (Site of) Glesterlaw Market (Site of) Glesterlaw Market (Site of) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bell. Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Mitchel Hillhead Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1858 045 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish This market about 60 years ago was held on a moor west of the farm house of Hillhead. Mr. Mitchel of Hillhead pointed the site out to me having got the information from his father, who is dead. The words on trace are written at the spot where the market was generally held, though it often covered a large surface and was not always held on the same place. It was removed, a great many years ago, to another parish further north, where it is now held, and retains the old name.
OS1/14/14/40 [Page] 40 Plan 45.11 Trace 1 -- Parish of Carmyllie
OS1/14/14/41 MANSE [nr parish church] Manse, Parish Manse, Parish Manse, Parish Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] Mr Bell, Minister Revd [Reverend] Mr. Gow, Free Church Minister 045 [Situation] Near the east side of the parish Church A good substantially built two story House with garden &c attached.
OS1/14/14/41 Site of CARNEGIE CASTLE (Site of) Carnegie Castle Mr Scott, Carnegie Mr Flemming, Mountquhir 045 [Situation] Near the NE [North East] side of the farm steading of Carnegie Mr Scott points out the site of this Castle and states that he has ploughed up parts of the foundation at various times, there are some of the stones (which are carved) used in the building of the farmsteading. It is supposed to have been built by the "Carnegies of Carnegie" who were the ancestors of the present Earls of South Esk, and took their name from the place.
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OS1/14/14/41A [Page] 41A Carnegie in Carmyllie Land of the Lindsays – pages 193-4 We have already seen that the Lindsays were succeeded in the barony of Ferne by the Carnegies towards the close of the 16th century. The surname of this noble family was originall de Balinhard, and is commonly said to have been assumed from a small property in the parish of Arbirlot. Martin of Clermont says that the first of them was constable of the Castle of Kincardine, in William the Lion's time; but the earliest genuine notice respecting them occurs about the year 1230, when Gocelynus de Balinhard witnesses several deeds betwixt the Abbeys of Arbroath and Balmerino. From the fact of Gocelynus witnessing charters relating to Fifeshire only (for, so far as known, he does not occur in any as an Angus-shire baron), it might be inferred that he was settled in Fife at the date of those deeds, and instead of Balinhard in Arbirlot giving the surname to the family, a descendant of Jocelynus may have conferred the name on the lands. As Jocelynus is a common Norman name, it is probable that his progenitors had been among the Norman settlers in David's time; but, the real ancestor of the Southesk branch was John de Balinhard, who died about 1280, and his first known property of Balinhard, wh. [which] lay in the middle of the lordship of Panmure, was exchanged, or otherwise parted with, by his great grandson for the lands of Carnegie, in the ph. [parish] of Carmyllie, which [continued on page 41B]
OS1/14/14/41B [Page] 41B [continued from page 41A] he had from Sir Walter Maule about 1350.* From these lands the progenitors of Carnegy of Kinnaird assumed their surname and title of "Carnegie of that ilk".
OS1/14/14/41C [Page] 41C O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Milton 3rd Augt [August] /58 I attach extracts from the Lands of the Lindsays, from which it may be in ferred that a Castle once stood at Carnegie. This may be presumed from the fact of the lands of Carnegie having been at one time in possession of the ancestors of the Earl of Southesk. See also the communication from A Jervise Esq:, author of the "Lands of the Lindsays" attached to the Name sheet (45-7) on which Carmyllie Castle is described. [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/41D [Page] 41D Turriff [left hand margin of page] This communication was forwarded to me by A. Jervise Esq: author of the "Lands of the Lindsays" It was written in answer to a letter from me respecting "Carnegie Castle" See other side [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] [Main text] Turriff If I were at Br[echin I] could tell you better about the lands of Carnegie - so far, at least as regards the time that they passed from the family of Carnegie - There is no doubt but there was a baronial residence, altho' [although] of small importance on the estate - & as We have never been very scrupulous in Scotd. [Scotland] in giving the dignified name of castle to buildings that but little deserve it, I think you might safely give the same here. I have a MS. [manuscript] note about the house of Carnegie at Brechin dated 1719, but am not sure how it is designated. [Initialled] AJ Carmyllie Castle was long occupied by Strachans under the Roman lords.
OS1/14/14/41E [Page] 41E Ordnance Survey Milton Village July 19th. /58 Sir Mr. Scott of Carnegie in this parish (Carmyllie) states that a Castle once stood on his farm, near to the present dwelling house, several of the [tre--] stones of it are to be seen built into his outbuildings. He calls the castle, "Carnegie Castle" Are you of opinion that a castle once stood here, and is Mr. Scott correct in designating it Carnegie Castle? Will you be kind enough to forward me any in formation you can respecting it A. Jervise Esq: Over
OS1/14/14/42 ELLIOT WATER Elliot Water Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster See Name Sheets of Arbirlot Parish for authorities 045; 046 [Situation] Running through the Central portion of the parish This stream rises in the west of the parish and flows through it in an easterly direction into Arbirlot Parish
OS1/14/14/42 MOUNTQUHIR Mountquhir Mountquhir Montquhirr Monquhir Mountquhir Mountquhir Mountquhir Rent Receipt 1857 Mr Flemming, occupier Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Fire Assurance policy Mr. Black, Clerk to Mr. Waugh, Carlogie Ho. [House] Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the parish A one-story dwellinghouse with arable farm and suitable offices attached, the property of Lord Pamnure.
OS1/14/14/42 MUIRHEAD Muirhead Muirhead Muirhead Muirhead Mr J. Souter, Carpenter Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the southern portion of the parish. This name applies to Dwellinghouse and Carpenter's shop, also to arable land forming part of Milton farm, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/42 [Page] 42 Sheet 45 No 11 Traces 1. 2. 3 6 & 5 [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/43 NEW MAINS OF GUYND New Mains of Guynd New Mains of Guynd New Mains of Guynd Mr Davidson, Occupier Valuation Roll, 1857&8 Mr. Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] portion of the parish A substantially built two story Dwelling house with arable farm and suitable offices attached, the property of J.A. Pierson Esqre.
OS1/14/14/43 VILLABANK Villa Bank Villa Bank Villa Bank Mrs. Mitchell, occupier J. Gordon, woodman Mr Taylor 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] portion of the parish. This name applies to three neatly built cottages situated in a fir wood about 20 chains north of the Arbroath road, the property of J.A. Pierson Esqre.
OS1/14/14/43 SITSUNDRY MOOR Sitsundry Moor For authorities see Name Book of Arbirlot parish For descriptive remarks see Name Book of Arbirlot parish
OS1/14/14/43 CARMYLLIE RAILWAY Carmyllie Railway For authorities see Name Book of Arbirlot parish For descriptive remarks see Name Book of Arbirlot parish
OS1/14/14/43 BLACKDEN BRIDGE Blackden Bridge For authorities see Name Book of Arbirlot parish For descriptive remarks see Name Book of Arbirlot parish
OS1/14/14/43 GOATS Goats Goats Goats Goat Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Taylor Mr Doig, Grocer Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the southern portion of the parish. A one story Dwelling house with arable farm suitable offices &c attached, the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Panmure
OS1/14/14/43 [Page] 43 Sheet 45 Plan 12 Traces 2. 3. & 4 -- Parish of Carmyllie
OS1/14/14/44 GUYND The Guynd The Guynd The Guynd Guynd Guynd J. A. Pierson Esqre. Proprietor Estate Plan Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster Ainslies Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] 1856-57 045 [Situation] In the southern portion of the parish A Elegant Mansion, situated in a spacious Park which is surrounded by wood, and by the south side of which the Elliot water flows, the property of J.A. Pierson Esqre. There is an arable farm with offices attached
OS1/14/14/44 GUYND DEN Guynd Den Guynd Den Guynd Den Guynd Den J. A. Pierson Esqre. Estate Plan Mr Taylor J Gordon, Woodman 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] end of the parish A large closely wooded Den or Ravine which extends from Goat Farm Ho [House], to the junction of the Black Burn with Elliot water
OS1/14/14/44 HARBOUR DEN Harbour Den Harbour Den Harbour Den J. A. Pierson Esqre. Estate Plan Mr Taylor 045 [Situation] In the SE, [South East] end of the parish A closely wooded Den which extends in a north-westerly direction from Guynd Den near "the Temple".
OS1/14/14/44 [Page] 44 Sheet 45 Plan 12 Traces 5 & 6 -- Parish of Carmyllie Guynd [note] It is evident the article "the" should not be used in writing this name on a plan or map. [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/45 BLACK DEN Black Den Black Den Black Den Black Den J. A. Pierson Esqre. Proprietor Estate Plan Mr Taylor, Parish Schoolmaster J Gordon, Woodman 045 [Situation] In the SE. [South East] end of the parish A large closely wooded ravine which extends from the brdge to Guynd Den A stone coffin with bones in it was dug up here about one year ago by J Gordon by whom the spot was pointed out.
OS1/14/14/45 THE TEMPLE The Temple The Temple The Temple The Temple J. A. Pierson Esqre. Estate Plan Mr Taylor J Gordon 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] corner of the parish at the east end of Harbour Den A circular Building with dome shaped roof which was erected in 1833 to the memory of the late proprietor of this estate, J Ouchterlony Esqre
OS1/14/14/45 ROMAN CAMP (Remains of) [Guynd] Roman Camp J. A. Pierson Esqre. J Gordon, Woodman Mr Taylor 045 [Situation] In the SE [South East] corner of the parish This camp is situated on a wooded eminence at the junction of Guynd Den, Black Den, and Harbour Den which form the boundary two thirds round the other part is bounded by a bank which Can still be traced.
OS1/14/14/45 ELLIOT WATER Elliot Water see name sheets of Arbirlot Parish
OS1/14/14/45 BLACK BURN Black Burn see name sheets of Arbirlot Parish
OS1/14/14/45 [Page] 45 Sheet 45 Plan 12 Trace 6 -- Parish of Carmyllie Roman Camp [note] Roman Character This being a Roman Camp is very doubtful See Extract in next page [page 46] [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/45A [Page] 45A Roman Camp The list of Antiquities, in which this camp is described as being probably a Caledonian fort, and is named Dunhead. Mr. Pierson, the proprietor of the estate, read the remarks in the list of Antiquities, and states that he always heard it called a Roman camp, and knows nothing about the name Dunhead. The persons employed about the estate, who are acquainted with the locality, have always known this object as a Roman camp. See extract from Forfarshire Illustrated [signed] J.K. 2nd Cor: RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/45B [Page] 45B Forfarshire Illustrated (page 53) "At Denhead, near the lower side of the plan- tations of Guynd, there were, until within the last thirty years, vestiges of a Roman station" The Roman station alluded to is still traceable - See adjoining parish Arbirlot for the name Denhead. [signed] J. Keely 2nd Cor: RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/14/46 BRAE OF CONON Brae of Conon Brae of Conon Brae of Conon Mr. Taylor Mr. Kerr, occupier Rent Receipt 1858 045 [Situation] In the east end of the parish. A small cottage with pendicles of land attached.
OS1/14/14/46 [Page] 46 Parish of Carmyllie -- Sheet 45 No. 12 Trace 3 [note to Roman Camp, page 45] At the den of Guynd there are some vestiges of what appears to have been an encamp- -ment or stronghold called Dunhead situated upon an eminence formed of two ravines called the Black den and the Den of Guynd. It is of a triangular form and is precipitous on two sides and has been defended on the other by a ditch and rough wall or dike. From its name it is probable that it was originally a Caledonian Fort though it may afterwards have been occupied by the Danes or Norwegians during some of their incursions upon the coast. New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 358
OS1/14/14/47 WEDDERSWELL Wedderswell Weatherswell Rent receipt for 1858 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Valuation Roll for 1856-7 Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the SW. [South West] corner of the parish A small thatched cottage with a few acres of land the property of Lord Panmure. About 1/2 a mile South West from these houses (on trace 2) Mr. David Hume of East Skichen, when excavating a hillock, found several rude Stone Coffins a couple of feet below the surface. Fragments of human bones were in them, and inside one was an urn containing fragments of burnt human bones. These Coffins &c. Mr. Hume discovered about 30 years ago.
OS1/14/14/47 [Page] 47 Sheet 45 plan 14. -- Parish of Carmyllie. -- Trace 3 & 6. [Note] "In a small sandy hillock on the same farm "(Skichen)" there was discovered a few years ago another coffin of a similar description about 3 feet below the surface containing an urn of the rudest workmanship. Some black mould was found in the urn but no trace of bones." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 357
OS1/14/14/48 CROMBIE DEN See Name Book for Parish of Monikie
OS1/14/14/48 CROMBIE BURN See Name Book for Parish of Monikie
OS1/14/14/48 HYNDCASTLE BURN See Name Book for Parish of Monikie
OS1/14/14/48 [Page] 48 [Note] * These names to be written in General Index at O.M.O. [Ordnance Mapping Office]
OS1/14/14/49 CARNEGIE Carnegie Carnegy Rent receipt for 1858 Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Ainslies Co. [County] map 045 [Situation] In the south end of the parish. A substantial dwelling house two storeys high, with arable and moor-land attatched, the property of Lord Panmure. About 1/4 mile north from this farm house (and on this farm), a man named William Clarke, when building a dyke or wall, between 30 and 40 years ago, found, a couple of feet below the surface, an urn containing some fragments of burnt bones. He broke the urn before getting it up, having unkowingly struck it with his shovel. William Clarke resides in the cottar houses attached to Carnegie farm. The spot where the urn was found is marked on trace 4. 45.11.
OS1/14/14/49 SAUGHMONT Saughmont Valuation Roll 1857-58 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Mr. Scott of Carnegie Valn. [Valuation] Roll for 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the South end of the parish A small Cottage with a few acres of Arable and Moor-land, the property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/49 DUSTYDRUM Dustydrum South & North Dusty Drums Rent receipt for 1857 Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Valuation Roll for 1857-58 Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 045 [Situation] In the south end of the parish. A substantial cottage with about 18 acres of arable land the Property of Lord Panmure.
OS1/14/14/49 [Page] 49 Sheet 45 plan 15 -- Parish of Carmyllie -- Traces 2. 3. & 4.
OS1/14/14/50 BRUNTFAD Bruntfad Mr. Taylor Parish School-master Mrs. Ireland Proprietor Alexander Cowie, Tenant 045 [Situation] In the South end of the parish. A small cottage, with a few acres of arable land, sublet from the farm of Forth in Panbride Parish.
OS1/14/14/50 [Page] 50 Sheet 45 Plan 15 -- Parish of Carmyllie
OS1/14/14/51 CROSSDEN BURN Crossden Burn For authorities see Name Book of Arbirlot Parish 045 [Situation] Running through the SE. [South East] corner of the parish A small burn. The name applies from the houses on the western side of this trace to the junction of this burn with another (Greenford B. [Burn]) in Arbirlot parish. See N. [Name] Book of Arbirlot parish
OS1/14/14/51 [Page] 51 Plan 45.16 trace 1. -- Parish of Carmyllie
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OS1/14/14/53 HAWKSTONE Hawkstone Mr John Rait, Factor James Gouk. South Mains Mr. James Taylor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll, 1857-58 046 [situation] In the NE [North East] corner of the parish. A small Cottage on the farm of South Mains, the property of Robert Smart Esqre
OS1/14/14/53 [Page] 53 Parish of Carmyllie -- Sheet 46 Plan 1 Trace 1 [signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civlian Assistant] 31st Decr [December] 1858 C. N. Martin Lt R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 31.12.58.
OS1/14/14/54 [Page] 54 [Volume] 14 OS1/14/14 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 12 FEB. [February] SOUTHAMPTON FORFAR PARISH OF CARMYLLIE SHEET 39. No. 15 & 16. SHEET 40. No. 13 SHEET 45. No. 2.3.4.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.14.15 & 16. SHEET 46. No. 1.5 & 9.