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Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Baldovie -- 35 -- 5 -- 15
Baldovie Den -- 35 -- 5 -- 15
Balgove -- 35 -- 5 -- 16
Broadwater Bank -- 36 -- 6 -- 19
Burial Ground -- 35 -- 6 -- 23
Broadlands -- 35 -- 6 -- 31
Barns of Craig -- 35 -- 6 -- 30
Battery (Remains of) -- 35 -- 7 -- 35
Burial Ground (Private) -- 35 -- 7 -- 36
Balstout -- 35 -- 9 -- 40
Balkiellie -- 35 -- 10 -- 43
Black Craig -- 35 -- 10 -- 47
Brans Craig -- 35 -- 11 -- 49
Broad Rock -- 35 -- 11 -- 50
Buckie Den -- 35 -- 13 -- 52
Buckiemill -- 35 -- 13 -- 52
Black Jack -- 35 -- 14 -- 54
Boddin -- 35 -- 14 -- 54
Boddin Point -- 35 -- 14 -- 55
Boddin Harbour -- 35 -- 14 -- 55
Craig Braes -- 35 -- 5 -- 17
Chapel (Site of) -- 35 -- 6 -- 23
Church Street -- 35 -- 6 -- 27
Craig House -- 35 -- 6 -- 29
Castle (remains of) -- 35 -- 6 -- 29
Church -- 35 -- 6 -- 30
Cotton of Usan -- 35 -- 6 -- 32
Craig Cottage -- 35 -- 6 -- 32
Chapel Mill (corn) -- 35 -- 7 -- 37
Cooksloch -- 35 -- 9 -- 41
Coast Guard Station -- 35 -- 10 -- 46
Crookward -- 35 -- 13 -- 51
Castle (Site of) -- 35 -- 14 -- 53
Chapel of St Skae (Site of) -- 35 -- 14 -- 56
Dunninald Castle -- 35 -- 10 -- 44
Dunninald Den -- 35 -- 14 -- 53
East Mains of Rossie -- 35 -- 9 -- 40
Ferryden -- 35 -- 6 -- 25
Free Church -- 35 -- 6 -- 25
Free Church Manse -- 35 -- 6 -- 32
Fort (Remains of) -- 35 -- 7 -- 35
Fishtown of Usan -- 35 -- 10 -- 45
Ginshot Hill or Kings Seat -- 34 -- 16 -- 10
Gightyburn -- 34 -- 16 -- 11
Gighty Burn -- 34 -- 16 -- 12
Guano Bank -- 35 -- 6 -- 19
Govan Hill -- 35 --9 -- 40
Girdle -- 35 -- 14 -- 55
Holemill -- 34 -- 12 -- 3
Inch Bridge -- 35 -- 6 -- 22
Inchbrayock -- 35 -- 6 -- 32
Johnny Main's Harbour -- 35 -- 7 -- 34
Kinnoul -- 34 -- 16 -- 7
Kirkton -- 35 -- 6 -- 31
Long Craig -- 35 -- 11 -- 50
Lunan Bay -- 35 -- 14 -- 57
Mountboy -- 34 -- 16 -- 12
Montrose Basin -- 35 -- 5 -- 13
Mops Pool -- 35 -- 6 -- 22
Marywells -- 35 -- 7 -- 37
Mains of Usan -- 35 -- 7 -- 37
Mains of Dunninald -- 35 -- 10 -- 45
Nicholl's Loch -- 34 -- 15 -- 5
Nether Dysart -- 35 -- 13 -- 51
Old Burial Ground -- 34 -- 16 -- 8
Pebble Rock -- 35 -- 10 -- 46
Pitarris Hill -- 34 -- 12 -- 2B
Rossie Muir -- 34 -- 16 -- 7
Rossie Reformatory School -- 34 -- 16 -- 8
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Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Rossie Castle -- 35 -- 5 -- 17
Rossie Cottages -- 35 -- 5 -- 18
River South Esk -- 35 -- 6 -- 20
Rossie Island or Inchbrayock -- 35 -- 6 -- 21
River Street -- 35 -- 6 -- 27
Rossie Square -- 35 -- 6 -- 27
Rossie Terrace -- 35 -- 6 -- 28
Redmire -- 35 -- 9 -- 39
Rossie (T.P.) [Turn Pike] -- 35 -- 9 -- 39
Rashick Knap -- 35 -- 11 -- 49
Rickle Craig -- 35 -- 13 -- 52
Rock of St. Skae -- 35 -- 14 -- 56
School -- 34 -- 12 -- 4
Salthouse Bank -- 35 -- 6 -- 19
School -- 35 -- 6 -- 25
Suspension Bridge -- 35 -- 6 -- 26
School -- 35 -- 6 -- 28
School -- 35 -- 6 -- 28
School -- 35 -- 6 -- 31
Scurdie Rock -- 35 -- 7 -- 34
St. Mary's Chapel (Site of) -- 35 -- 7 -- 36
Sillo Craig -- 35 -- 7 -- 38
Scotston -- 35 -- 10 -- 43
Seaton -- 35 -- 10 -- 45
School -- 35 -- 11 -- 50
Trout Shot -- 35 -- 6 -- 24
The Scalp -- 35 -- 6 -- 26
The Ness -- 35 -- 7 -- 33
The Spindle on the Rock -- 35 -- 10 -- 47
Tod's Hole -- 35 -- 14 -- 57
Usan Street -- 35 -- 6 -- 27
Usan House -- 35 -- 10 -- 44
Upper Dysart -- 35 -- 13 -- 51
Westerton -- 34 -- 12 -- 4
Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy -- 34 -- 16 -- 9
William Street -- 35 -- 6 -- 28
West Mains of Rossie -- 35 -- 9 -- 39
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CRAIG [Parish] |
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish]
Craig Ph. [Parish] |
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Sheriff's Returns
Jervise's Memorials
Valuation Roll
County Map
Estate Plan
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell F.C. [Free Church]
Revd, [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Lyall Factor to Earl of Southesk
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
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New Stat [Statistical] Account
The parish is bounded on the North by the parishes of Dun & Montrose, on the East by the German Ocean, on the West by the parish of Farnell,
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on the South by a detached portion of Maryton parish, and the parish of Lunan. The South Esk which forms its northern boundary flowing through Montrose Basin enters the Sea at the point called "The Ness" at the N.E. [North East] extremity of the parish. The Harbour & Island of Inchbrayock or Rossie Island near or at Montrose touch upon Craig. the Island is wholly in the parish. The Extent of Coast washed by the Sea is not less than 5 Miles. The shore is very rocky; & towards the south is quite precipitous. The bays & headlands are Montrose Basin & the Ness on the North and Lunan Bay and Bodden Point on the South. The Estates in the parish are Rossie, Usan, South Esk (part of) and Dunninald. The Antiquities are, the Castle called "Craig House", (Site of) Black Jack Castle, near Bodden & the sites of the Chapels of St. Braoch, St. Mary & St. Skae. The parish Church & School are at Rossie or the Kirkton of Craig. Ferryden is the principal Village in which there is a Free Church & several Schools & is principally inhabited by Fishermen. Usan is also a fishing village, in which there is a School, and a Coast Guard Station in charge of a Lieutenant of the Royal Navy. There is a small Reformatory School on Rossie at Kinnoul or Mountboy and at Westerton of Rossie there is a side school of the Parish.
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PITARRIS HILL |
Pitarris Hill
Pitarris Hill
Pitarris Hill
Pitarris Hill
Pittarris Hill |
New Statistical Account
Jervise's land of the Lindsays
Mr. Lyall Factor
Mr. Scott Bonnyton
Old Stat [Statistical] Account |
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A remarkable feature on the lands of Pitarris, now Annexed to the farm of Bonnyton. Pitarris was formerly a distinct property & the name is retained being so frequently mentioned in all the Statistical Works. It is situate on the Earl of Southesk's Property |
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HOLEMILL |
Holemill
Holemill
Holemill
Holemill |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
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New Stat [Statistical] Account |
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A Farm Steading on the northern Boundary of the Parish, adjoining the Parish of Maryton, at the head of a deep Glen called "Fullarton Den". "Holemill" belongs to the Estate of Rossie the property of William Macdonald Macdonald Esq of Rossie and St. Martin's (St Martin's Estate is in Perth). This was formerly a Meal or Corn Mill, but it is now altogether a Farm Steading, and the large Dam the western portion of which is Marshy, as it cannot be shewn as water from being purposely neglected, is wholly for Farm purposes or for the Threshing Mill |
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WESTERTON |
Westerton
Westerton
Westerton
Westertown |
Valuation Roll
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Estate Map |
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SCHOOL [nr Westerton] |
School
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School |
Mr. J Davidson Teacher
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr Lowe, Steward |
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A house on the road side in which there is a permanent School Kept, which is under the management of the Est. [Established] Church and having the Salary paid by the pr. [proprietor] of Rossie, W. Macdonald Macdonald Esqr. It is with the exception of the support of the Pr. [Proprietor] of Rossie a side school of the Parish of Craig |
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NICHOLLS LOCH |
Nicholls Loch |
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KINNOUL |
Kinnoul
Kinnoul
Kinnoul
Kinnoul |
Valuation Roll
Estate map
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Mr Lowe Steward |
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ROSSIE MUIR |
Rossie Muir |
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The eastern extent of Rossie Muir in this Parish now adjoins the lands of Mountboy & Westerton, or the "Wood of Kinnoul" may be considered the limits of the Muir on the east side. For further description see N. [Name] Sheets of the Parish of Kinnell (Much of the Muir has been reclaimed and many portions of ground now arable, surrounded by Rough Heathy Pasture, belongs to the Muir. The name has
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ROSSIE REFORMATORY SCHOOL |
Rossie Reformatory School
Rossie Reformatory School
Rossie Reformatory School |
Mr. Kay, Superintendent
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Home Secretary Stamped Certificate of approval of the Institution under the name Authorized here. |
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This is a fine building containing dormitories for 40 boys, who are all criminal subjects. The lower flat is the Hall & Schoolroom the upper, the dormitories. It was erected about 13 years ago by the proprietor of Rossie but has since been taken under the Support of the Government as maintained at present. The Superintendent is also Teacher. |
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OLD BURIAL GROUND [Rossie Muir] |
Old Burying Ground
Old Burying Ground
Old Burying Ground |
Mr. Kay, Superintendent
Mr Davidson Schoolmaster
Mr Lowe, Steward |
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This is a small enclosure in the Wood [of Kinnoul] surrounded by a sunk stone wall. It was originally intended as the Burying place of the former Proprietor of Rossie, and was for a short time used as such but the bodies of those interred here were afterwards disinterred for the Vault in the Ch. [Church] yard of Craig. It is still called the "Old Burying ground" |
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WOOD OF KINNOUL or MOUNTBOY |
Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy
Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy
Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy
Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy
Mountboy Wood
Wood of Kinnoul
Mountboy Wood |
Mr J Davidson Teacher
Mr. Kay Superintendent
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald
Mr. Lowe, Steward
Estate Map
Mr. Scott, Bonnyton Farm
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
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An extensive wood on Rossie Estate the property of W. Macdonald Macdonald. A Reformatory School is situated on the South of it, & there is, near the Reformatory, a remarkable artificial hillock commonly called "Ginshot Hill" which more properly is "King's Seat", but the former is better known. Generally both names of the wood are referred to in naming it by the people. This is caused by the importance of the Farm names at the present time, Mountboy being the greater farm that name is always used; as "Kinnoul" is also given to the wood from being equally as old a name and about as near as Mountboy. The proprietor is of opinion that the names of both Kinnoul & Mountboy ought to be retained and when the writer of the New Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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of Craig refers to the height as Mountboy and the writer of Kinnell as "Hill of Kinnoul" it will be seen that custom does not rule the adopting of one of those names more than the other. Neither can it be said to do so in speaking except that "Wood" not "Hill" is generally used. There is a tradition respecting the origin of Mountboy, which is, that in former times, when the Ginshot [Hill] or King's Seat was the place of execution it derived its name from a youth about to be executed being told to "Mount, boy!". This is well known & attached importance to the name both of the Hillock & the wood, with the people of the locality. |
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GINSHOT HILL or KING'S SEAT |
Ginshot Hill or King's Seat
Ginshot Hill or King's Seat
Ginshot Hill or King's Seat
Kings Seat |
Mr. Lowe Steward
Mr. Kay, Suptd. [Superintendent] of Reformty. [Reformatory]
Mr. J. Davidson Schoolmaster
New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
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"Ginshot Hill or King's Seat" is nearly similar to the usage of "Wood of Kinnoul or Mountboy". Each name is well known, but "Ginshot" is more commonly used than "King's Seat" to the hillock. Neither of these names (the Hillock) are known to the proprietor but he considers that their usage is the most correct way to adopt in such cases. The writer in The New Statl [Statistical] Account speaks of the "King's Seat" and this is perhaps the original & proper name. No mention is made of these names in the work on Angus & Mearns |
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GIGHTYBURN |
Gightyburn
Gightyburn
Gightyburn
Gightyburn |
Valuation Roll
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr. Lowe, Steward
Mr Archibald Tenant |
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This is a small Farm Staeding of Rossie Estate, but the name also applies to the other small holdings southwards along the course of the Gighty. The Valuation Roll of the adjoining Parish of Maryton also identifies the name with a small farm immediately to the south of the farm in Craig to which the name is applied. These places are about the head of the well Known Gighty Burn. |
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MOUNTBOY |
Mountboy
Mountboy
Mountboy
Mountboy
Mountboy
Mountbay
Mountbay |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
New Stat [Statistical] Account
County Map
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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GIGHTY BURN |
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MONTROSE BASIN |
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin |
Montrose Bridge Acts
Estate Maps
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
Mr. Burness, Wr. [Works] Clerk, Mont Br. [Montrose Bridge]
Mr Myers Town Clerk
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell, F.C. [Free Church]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Mitchell, Ph. [Parish] of Craig
Fullarton's Gazetteer
New Statistical Account
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An extensive and natural Basin connected with the sea, & having the South Esk flowing through it on its south side. It extends to the Parishes of Dun, Montrose & Maryton, besides Craig. At Low Water the general character of the bottom is blue clay softened on the surface like a muddy sand, which is the proper description, the Sand being caused by the washing over of the Tides. In some parts there is Mud to the depth of 6 feet ax [approximately] upon the Mussel Bed in this Parish. Sand is to be seen in Dun Ph. [Parish] particularly where it marches with Craig & Montrose at the mouth of Tayock Burn.
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natural objects of which any town
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Some important channels run during Low Water which are well embedded in the ground, & have gravelled bottoms. These channels are numerous in Dun Parish; they seem to end at certain Level, for except Tayock Burn hardly any of them come from the land. The traces of a famous Dyke known as "Dronner's Dyke" is to be seen. It was built a good while ago by a Co who endeavoured to Drain & make arable land of a large tract belonging to the Parish of Dun - to Dun Estate, but according to the Memorials of Angus & Mearns, "the speculation turned out to be unsuccessful for the embankment had been scarcely accomplished when, by a sudden storm it was thrown down, & in consequence, several of the projectors were rendered bankrupt. __ The Basin was formerly navigable up the River South Esk as far as the Pier at Old Montrose, Maryton Ph. [Parish]. But it was only so to barge boats or small craft & passed up the river from the harbour by the "Inch Bridge" which is a Drawbridge. From this it will be understood that the River not the Basin was navigable to O. [Old] Montrose |
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BALDOVIE |
Baldovie
Baldovie
Baldovie
Baldovie
Baldovie |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Lyall Factor
New & Old Stat [Statistical] Accounts
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Baldovie T.P. [Turn Pike]
Baldovie T.P. [Turn Pike]
Baldovie T.P. [Turn Pike]
Baldovie T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Mr. Lyall Factor
D. Valentine Tacksman
Table of Rates
Valuation Roll |
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Baldovie Den
Baldovie Den
Baldovie Den |
Mr Lyall, Factor
Mr. Lowe Land Steward, Rossie
Mr. Webster Rossie Mill |
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A steep den between the Arbroath T.P. [Turn Pike] Road & the Forfar & Montrose Road at Baldovie T.P. [Turn Pike]. It is named from the adjoining farm of Baldovie although the Den belongs to a different Estate - Rossie |
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Rossie Mill (Corn & Flour)
Rossie Mill (Corn & Flour)
Rossie Mill (Corn & Flour)
Rossie Mills |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
County Map |
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A Couple of Mills - one a Corn mill, & the other a flour mill. There is a farm also belonging to the lands of Rossie Mill. The name maybe applied in the usual form for Mills, but the Corn Mill is a separate building from the flour mill as shewn on the Examination Trace. Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie is proprietor |
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BALGOVE |
Balgove
Balgove
Balgove |
Estate Map
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr Lowe Land Steward |
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ROSSIE CASTLE |
Rossie Castle
Rossie Castle
Rossie Castle |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor] |
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A large mansion with square towers at each corner, which are built higher than the rest of the house or Castle. The wing at the west end is a Private Chapel & the other wing on the east is for Servants &c. The Estate of Rossie is the largest in the Parish. There are extensive ornamental grounds, garden & offices house to Rossie Castle. Mr Macdonald Macdonald of of Rossie & St. Martins is Proprietor. |
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CRAIG BRAES |
Craig Braes
Craig Braes
Craig Braes |
Valuation Roll
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Lowe Land Steward |
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Craig Braes which takes the name from the Estate of Craig, now merged in Rossie, extends from the junction of the Toll Roads to the East of "Rossie Mill" to the "Inch Bridges". The Braes fall, or are between the Toll Road & the High Water line of the Basin. This name is often improperly
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ROSSIE COTTAGES |
Rossie Cottages
Rossie Cottages
Rossie Cottages
Rossie Cottages |
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr Lowe Land Steward
Mr. Webster, Rossie Mill
Mr Davidson, Tenant |
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[This name [Craig Braes] is often] applied to the Cottages on the road side between the extent East & West of the Braes. The "Rossie Cottages" upon the authorities quoted opposite are named from the one Estate, while the Braes derive their name from the older Estate of Craig. Both are well known names & are adopted to their separate objects. In the Valuation Roll the name Craig Braes is wrongly given to the cottages, which are never by people living in them. |
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BINNY BANK |
Binny Bank
Binny Bank
Binny Bank |
Mr. Myers Town Clerk Montrose
Mr. Miller Fisherman
Mr. Murray Customs Officer |
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A sand bank in Montrose Basin above the Suspension Bridge in the middle of the great channel formed by the South Esk. Binny Bank is only visible at lowest Spring Tides. The name is well known. |
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GUANO BANK |
Guano Bank |
Baillie Johnston Fishcurer, River St. Montrose lessee of both Dun and Rossie fishings
James Johnston son Fisherman, employed |
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Two Mud and Sand Banks adjoining the foreshore of the Parish of Craig and bounded on the north by the channel of the South Esk River
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SALTHOUSE BANK |
Salthouse Bank |
Baillie Johnston Fishcurer, River St. Montrose lessee of both Dun and Rossie fishings
James Johnston son Fisherman, employed |
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Two Mud and Sand Banks adjoining the foreshore of the Parish of Craig and bounded on the north by the channel of the South Esk River
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BROADWATER BANK |
Broadwater Bank |
Baillie Johnston Fishcurer, River St. Montrose lessee of both Dun and Rossie fishings
James Johnston son Fisherman, employed |
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A Mud bank adjoining the foreshore of the Parish of Craig & bounded on the South by the Channel of the River South Esk - It is wholly in Dun Parish |
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RIVER SOUTH ESK |
River South Esk |
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ROSSIE ISLAND or INCHBRAYOCK |
Rossie Island
Rossie Island
Rossie Island
Rossie Island
Inchbrayock
Inchbrayock
Inchbrayock
Inchbrayock
Inch Bryock
Inch Brioch
Inch Brayoick or Inch Broyock
Inchbrayock or Rossie Island
The Inch
The Inch |
Estate Maps
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell (F. [Free] Church)
Mr. R. Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Lowe Land Steward of Rossie
New Statistical Account
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Valuation Roll (as spelt to Ho. [House] of this name)
W. Macdonald Macdonald Esquire Proprietor of Rossie
County Map
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Old Statistical Account
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
Plan of Suspension Bridge
Burgh Plan |
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" The Parish of Craig was of old called Inchbrayock from the Church of St. Braoch, which was situated upon an Island in the middle of the South Esk"
Memorials of Angus & Mearns.
Inchbrayock or Inchbroyock a word of Gaelic origin is supposed to signify "the island of trouts" &c. or according to another etymology "Inis Breic", the church or chapel Island, as the Church formerly stood on this island, & the spot is still occupied as the Parish burial-place.
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
"The villages" (of Craig) are Rossie Island, Usan & Ferryden, the last of which is of some importance.
Fullarton's Gazetteer
This Island is now generally known as Rossie Island, & many intelligent people of the district do not recognise
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the old name "Inchbrayock" which Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie Propr. [Proprietor] of the Island, is desirous of retaining. There are several small holdings of land attached to some of the dwellings on the Island. A [fine] Chain Bridge or Suspension Bridge [over the] South Esk connects the Island with Montrose, & a Metal Drawbridge known as "Inch Bridge" connects it with the mainland of the Parish. |
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INCH BRIDGE |
Inch Bridge (Drawbridge Iron)
Inch Bridge (Drawbridge Iron)
Inch Bridge (Drawbridge Iron)
Inch Bridge (Drawbridge Iron)
Inch Bridge |
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr. Burness Wr. [Writer] Clerk of Susp. [Suspension] Bridge
Mr. Lyall Factor of South Esk
Rossie Estate Plan
Valuation Roll |
035 |
a Metal Drawbridge known as "Inch Bridge" connects it with the mainland of the Parish. This Bridge was erected by the Commissioners of the Suspension Bridge. The T.P. [Turn Pike] Trust which crosses it going to the town has no control with the management of it as with other bridges on the Trust. |
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MOPS POOL |
Mops Pool
Mops Pool
Mops Pool
Mops Pool |
Mr Webster, Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray, Customs Officer
Mr Lowe, Steward of Rossie
William Pert, Fisherman Ferryden |
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A well known name given to a circular pool in the channel of the South East which passes under "Inch Bridge" on the south side of Inchbrayock or Rossie Island |
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BURIAL GROUND [Inchbrayock] |
Burying Ground
Burying Ground
Burying Ground
Burying Ground |
New Statistical Acct. [Account]
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Old Statl. [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
035 |
"Inchbrayock or Inchbroyock a word of Gaelic origin is supposed to signify "the island of trouts" & the greater part of the fishing ground on this island is still called the "trout shot" or according to another etymology "Inis Breic - the Church or Chapel Island", as the church formerly stood on this island & the spot is still occupied as the Parish burial-place" New Statl [Statistical] Account |
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Site of CHAPEL [Inchbrayock] |
Site of Chapel of St. Braoch
Site of Chapel of St. Braoch
Site of Chapel of St. Braoch
Site of Chapel of St. Braoch
Inch Brioch |
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell F.C. [Free Church]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell Ph. Mr. [Parish Minister]
Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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"Usan is situated in the Parish of Craig called of old Inchbrayock, from the Ch. [Church] of St. Braoch, which was situated upon an island in the middle of the South Esk"
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
The Parish Burying Ground of Craig is still on the Island there being no burial Ground at the Ph. [Parish] Church or other Public place of interment in the Parish. The site of the Chapel of St. Braoch is understood to be where the present vault now stands. Upon the
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[Note to Burial Ground]
One or other of these derivations
seem quite difficult to account
for the name, without coining
an imaginary Saint Braoch
not to be found among any [Lists]
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authority of the Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister, there have been foundations got (& still remain) around the vault, which are understood to belong to the Old Chapel of St Braoch. The personal authorities quoted do not offer an opinion on the orthography of the word Braoch now Brayock, which is adopted from the spelling of the Saint's name in the Memorials of Angus & Mearns |
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TROUT SHOT |
Trout Shot
Trout Shot
Trout Shot
Trout Shot |
New & Old Statl [Statistical] Account
Mr Lowe, Steward
Mr. Arkley, Dunninald
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell Ph. Mr. [Parish Minister] |
035 |
A name which according to some accounts the Island of Inchbrayock is said to be derived from - The name applies to the principal place for netting salmon on the Island, and is widely known |
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FERRYDEN |
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden
Ferryden |
Valuation Roll
Estate Maps
Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie
Mr Myers Town Clerk, Montrose
Mr Burness Wr. [Writer] Clerk of Sus: [Suspension] Bridge
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A Fishing village on the south side of the River opposite to Montrose. There is a large Free Ch. [Church] in Ferryden, three Schools, a Post Office & some Public Houses. The Streets are named. A Public Ferry, rented along with the Suspension Bridge, plies between the village & the Town of Montrose. All the Thoroughfares in the village are kept up by the Tenants & Proprietors. They are Public Roads. There is no Gaswork in Ferryden. |
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FREE CHURCH [Ferryden] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Incumbent
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald
Miss Macdonald Teacher
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor |
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A fine stone building having a steeple on its eastern side. There are sittings for 700. Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Incumbent. The Manse of this Church is near the Mansion of Usan (Trace 6). |
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SCHOOL [Usan St, Ferryden] |
Girls School or Female School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell Incumbent
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Miss Macdonald, Teacher
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor |
035 |
This School is situated in "Usan Street". It is endowed by the Honble [Honourable] Mrs. Macdonald. It is no respect maintained by the Ph. [Parish]. "Girls School" is as commonly & generally used, but the authorities consider it immaterial whether Female or Girls is adopted.
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SUSPENSION BRIDGE [Ferryden] |
Montrose Suspension Bridge
Montrose Suspension Bridge
Montrose Suspension Bridge
Montrose Suspension Bridge |
Montrose Bridge Acts
Mr. Burness, Clerk of Commissioners of Bridge
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray, Customs Officer |
035 |
A handsome Suspension Bride over the South Esk at Montrose. The Island of Rossie called of old "Inchbrayock" is on the south of the Bridge. There is a Toll of ½d for crossing this Bridge. The name "Montrose" has not been written on the Examination Trace it being unnecessary as the north side of the Bridge is in the town of Montrose. |
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THE SCALP |
The Scalp
The Scalp
The Scalp
The Scalp
The Scaap |
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
Mr. Burness Wr. [Writer] Clerk of Bridge
Plan of the Island
Plan of Montrose |
035 |
A projecting sheet of shingle below the Suspension Bridge on the north east of Rossie Island or Inchbrayock. The name is well known & is supposed to be derived from a Dutch word spelt according to the last authority quoted. |
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RIVER STREET [Ferryden] |
River Street
River Street
River Street |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce Shopkeeper
Corner Tickets |
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Part of the principal thoroughfare in Ferryden extending from the Free Church in the west to the corner at the old Post Office |
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ROSSIE SQUARE [Ferryden] |
Rossie Square |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce Shopkeeper
Corner Tickets |
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An angle formed by the houses connecting Rossie Terrace & the East end of River Street. It is not more than a street corner, the houses between the extremities of Rossie Terrace & River Street being about a chain's length altog[eth]er |
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CHURCH STREET [Ferryden] |
Church St. |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce Shopkeeper
Corner Tickets |
035 |
The entrance or road to the Free Church from River Street |
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USAN STREET [Ferryden] |
Usan Street |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce Shopkeeper
Corner Tickets |
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A Road with a very few houses on its sides, extending (in name) from River Street to the houses between the "Girls School" & the Farm of Ferryden |
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WILLIAM STREET [Ferryden] |
William Street
William Street
William Street |
Corner Ticket
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce, Shopkeeper |
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A Street extending to the east end of the village from Rossie Square at the termination of River Street. This street is below Rossie Terrace next to the river side. |
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ROSSIE TERRACE [Ferryden] |
Rossie Terrace |
Corner Ticket
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Bruce, Shopkeeper |
035 |
A Street above William St. on the south side, & of similar extent to William St. from "Rossie Square" to the end of the village on the east. |
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SCHOOL [Ferryden] |
Infant School
Infant School
Infant School |
Miss Petrie Tr. [Teacher]
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie |
035 |
This school was instituted by Miss Ross of Rossie (formerly of Rossie) & is not supported by fees &c, but derives no support from the Ph. [Parish] |
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This school was endowed by Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie for the Fishermen's boys. The three schools of Ferryden being charitable Institutions for different children their description is to be retained not as to Female or Male for Boys & Girls it is not considered of much importance
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CRAIG HOUSE |
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig Castle
Craig Castle
Craig Castle
Castle
Castle |
County Map
Estate Map
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Lowe Land Steward of Rossie
New Statistical Account
Old Statl. [Statistical] Account
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell |
035 |
"The Castle of Craig frequently mentioned in the Chronicles of Scotland, appears to have been a place of Considerable strength a part of the building still occupied as a dwelling house bears the date of 1634, but a square tower & gateway still standing in a very compact state bear the aspect of great antiquity."
New Statl [Statistical] Account
The description quoted above is correct, a part is sometimes occupied by the proprietor in visiting the Estate. The place is invariably referred to or called "Craig House", but it is also well known to have been a Castle, & as such, the proprietor is desirous of seeing it described on the Ord. [Ordnance] Map, but the custom of "Craig House" should not be lost sight of, as stated by Mr. Macdonald Macdonald. |
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CASTLE (Remains of) [Craig House] |
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig House
Craig Castle
Craig Castle
Craig Castle
Castle
Castle |
County Map
Estate Map
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Lowe Land Steward of Rossie
New Statistical Account
Old Statl. [Statistical] Account
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell |
035 |
"The Castle of Craig frequently mentioned in the Chronicles of Scotland, appears to have been a place of Considerable strength a part of the building still occupied as a dwelling house bears the date of 1634, but a square tower & gateway still standing in a very compact state bear the aspect of great antiquity"
New Statl [Statistical] Account
The description quoted above is correct, a part is sometimes occupied by the proprietor in visiting the Estate. The place is invariably referred to or called "Craig House" but it is also well known to have been a Castle, & as such, the proprietor is desirous of seeing it described on the Ord. [Ordnance] Map, but the custom of "Craig House" should not be lost sight of, as stated by Mr Macdonald Macdonald. |
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Near this on the east, on the road leading to Inchbrayock or Rossie Island, there is as stated in the New Statl. [Statistical] Account, a Spring strongly impregnated with Iron, which is drunk, & it is said with good effect, by persons of relaxed habits. The taste is now almost lost by drainage & by conveying the Spring from its original place to the spot it at present occupies. It is not very well known as Medicinal Springs are when of any consequence. |
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BARNS OF CRAIG |
Barns of Craig
Barns of Craig
Barns of Craig
Barns of Craig
Barns |
Valuation Roll
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr. Lowe Land Steward
Mr. Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister
Estate Map |
035 |
A fine Farm Steading belonging to Craig Estate which is now combined with the Estate of Rossie the property of Mr Macdonald
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CHURCH [nr Craig House] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr Spence Tr. [Teacher] |
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A good building having a square tower on its western gable which is remarkable from almost any part of the Parish. There are sittings here for about 600 or 700. Revd [Reverend] Mr. R Mitchell Incumbent. The Manse of Craig, upon the same authorities, is situated to the north east of the Church. It is a superior dwelling, with well kept grounds & garden adjoining |
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SCHOOL [Kirkton] |
School
School
School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr Spence Teacher |
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KIRKTON |
Kirkton
Kirkton of Craig |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr Macdonald Macdonald
Mr Spence Teacher
Valuation Roll |
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This name, although it might be understood, is well known & used more than the generality of Kirkton in the neighbourhood of the Kirk or Church. "Kirkton of Craig" is not adopted as it maybe understood, & is besides seldom used |
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BROADLANDS |
Broadlands
Broadlands
Broadlands
Broadlands |
James Coats Tt. [Tenent]
Mr Keith of Usan Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell (F. Ch. [Free Church])
Valuation Roll |
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A dwelling with a smithy attached. It belongs to Usan Estate the property of G. Keith Esquire |
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COTTON OF USAN |
Cotton of Usan
Cotton of Usan
Cotton of Usan |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister |
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The cot-town of Usan is the meaning of this name which is well known & widely used both by the proprietor & the people of the Parish. Cotton is a common contraction of the word. |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [nr Cotton of Usan] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister |
035 |
A superior dwelling with garden attached belonging to the Free Ch. [Church] body to whom it was feued off Usan. It is occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr. H. Mitchell Incumbent of Ferryden Free Church. |
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CRAIG COTTAGE |
Craig Cottage |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister |
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A superior cottage the property of & occupied by Miss Brewster. |
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INCHBRAYOCK [house] |
Inchbrayock |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister
and See N. [Name] Sheet of Rossie Island or Inchbrayock |
035 |
A handsome villa with ornamental grounds & a good garden attached. It is the property of Mrs
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THE NESS |
The Ness
The Ness
The Ness
The Ness
East Point
Montrose Ness
Scurdie Ness |
Mr. Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Andrew Paton, Fisherman
Mr. Webster, Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray, Custom's Officer
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell, Ph. Mr. [Parish Minister]
New & Old Statl: [Statistical] Accounts
Admiralty Chart |
035 |
A fine projection of arable land to the sea on the south side of the mouth of the River South Esk. Between the High & Low Water line at this point there are prominent flat rocks, & a natural bank bounds it on the side next the river. In Accounts (New & Old Statistical) this is called "Montrose Ness", and on the Admiralty Charts, "Scurdie Ness", names which are not used by any other authorities, "The Ness" being understood to comprehend all these doubtful terms. "The Ness" is upon Usan Estate, the property of G. Keith Esquire. There are three Beacons on the Ness, the largest of which is at the Point. It is about 30 or 40 feet high, & was formerly called a Light House, but for a good while it has been a Beacon and is now termed a "Tower" on the Ness. Of the west most Beacon, which is small, there is nothing known as to what purpose it served, for neither this nor the other two are for any use now since the "Annat Buoy" & the Light Houses on the Montrose side of the River are the Marks by which vessels steer up the River clear of the sand bank at the Buoy |
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JOHNNY MAIN'S HARBOUR |
Johnny Mains Harbour
Johnny Mains Harbour
Johnny Mains Harbour
Johnny Mains Harbour
Johnny Mains Harbour |
William Pert Fisherman Ferryden
Mr. R. Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
G. Keith Esquire Propr. [Proprietor]
Andrew Paton Fisherman |
035 |
An old & well known name applying to a small creek or harbour on the north west side of "The Ness" point, near the mouth of the South Esk. This name, which has its origin from a person who saved a vessel here, has been duly inquired about as to its propriety and from the importance attached to the name, it is considered to be one of the proper names on the Coast which ought to be retained. It is generally known not like other numerous names which are given & known only to the fishermen of this Coast. Every rock creek & bay however small bear local names, and to adopt all would only tend to confusion. Those names adopted in the Parish of Craig, along the coast, are used & recognised by the proprietor as well as the officers of Customs in Montrose Harbour. There is a Capstan at the little harbour. It was erected to draw vessels off the Annat sand bank at the mouth of the river |
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SCURDIE ROCK |
Scurdie Rock |
William Pert Fisherman Ferryden
Mr. R. Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
G. Keith Esquire Propr. [Proprietor]
Andrew Paton Fisherman |
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A prominent flat rock projecting into the river near its mouth at the The Ness. The Admiralty Chart of the Coast applies this name to the point known as "The Ness" |
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Scurdie Rock [note]
"Scurdy" - a resting place.
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BATTERY (Remains of) [mouth of River South Esk] |
Remains of a Fort
Remains of a Fort
Remains of a Fort
Remains of a Fort
Remains of a Fort
Remains of a Fort |
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
John Coull Fisherman
William Pert Fisherman
Mr Arkley Dunninald
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. Mr. [Parish Minister] |
035 |
"At the extremity of the Parish, to the east, where the South Esk falls into the sea, there were to be seen, about 20 years ago, the remains of a Fort in the form of a square, each side of which was about 50 feet : the walls 16 ft. [feet] thick and formerly as high & higher than a mans head. Within it there was a house for the purpose of affording shelter to the men, and holding stores and ammunition. Without the square & facing the mouth of the river, there was a breast-work of earth, where cannon had been planted to defend the entrance of the river"
New Statl [Statistical] Account
"At the N.E. [North East] extremity of the Ph. [Parish] are the ruins of a square Fort of earth 50 ft. [feet] in length & breadth &c. It is of uncertain date but traditionally reported to have been used in the time of Cromwell".
Fullarton's Gazetteer.
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BURIAL GROUND (Private) [St. Mary's Chapel] |
Site of Chapel of St. Mary and Burying Ground |
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. ___
Mr. Keith Proprietor |
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Usan is situated in the Parish of Craig, called of old Inchbrayock, from the Church of St. Braoch, which was situated upon an island in the middle of the South Esk. Besides this place of worship, there were others in the Parish. The Chapel of St. Fergus exists only in name; that of Saint Mary near Mary Mill so called in honour of the Saint in whose name the Chapel was dedicated; is now marked by the burial place of the Rennys & Scotts, late proprietors of Usan and within these forty years it was surrounded by a graveyard.
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
The Burying Ground is a small enclosure of about 30 links square with a thick wall about 7 feet high having a narrow door or gateway on the south west. This is generally understood to be upon the site of a Chapel which according to the account in the Memos. [Memorials] of Angus & Mearns was dedicated to St. Mary. The Burying Ground is Private Property belonging to the Estate of Usan |
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Site of ST MARY'S CHAPEL |
Site of Chapel of St Mary and Burying Ground |
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. ___
Mr. Keith Proprietor |
035 |
Usan is situated in the Parish of Craig, called of old Inchbrayock, from the Church of St. Braoch, which was situated upon an island in the middle of the South Esk. Besides this place of worship, there were others in the Parish. The Chapel of St. Fergus exists only in name; that of Saint Mary near Mary Mill so called in honour of the Saint in whose name the Chapel was dedicated; is now marked by the burial place of the Rennys & Scotts, late proprietors of Usan and within these forty years it was surrounded by a graveyard.
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
The Burying Ground is a small enclosure of about 30 links square with a thick wall about 7 feet high having a narrow door or gateway on the south west. This is generally understood to be upon the site of a Chapel which according to the account in the Memos. [Memorials] of Angus & Mearns was dedicated to St. Mary. The Burying Ground is Private Property belonging to the Estate of Usan. |
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MARYWELLS |
Marywells
Marywells
Marywells |
G. Keith Esquire Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor
Co. [County] Map |
035 |
A Cotters house on the farm of "Mains of Usan" the property of G. Keith Esqr. The name is derived from the Chapel of St. Mary which stood at the old Burying Ground on the side of the shore near the Corn Mill at Mains of Usan. The name is not identified with the Well in the garden belonging to the dwellings, nor to any other well in the vicinity of either the Chapel or houses of Marywells. (See quotation from Memoirs of Angus & Mearns for "Chapel of St Mary" |
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MAINS OF USAN |
Mains of Usan
Mains of Usan
Mains of Usan |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Keith, Proprietor
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister |
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A large & superior farm steading the property of Mr Keith of Usan. |
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CHAPEL MILL (Corn) |
Chapel Mill (Corn)
Chapel Mill (Corn)
Chapel Mill (Corn)
Chapel Mill (Corn) |
Title Deeds
Present & former leases
Mr. Myers Factor
Mr. Keith Pror. [Proprietor]
Estate Map |
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There is upon the personal authorities quoted a Corn Mill to the east of the Steading [Mains of Usan] and belonging to the same Estate - Usan. The Estate Map calls the mill Chapel Mill & the Memorials of Angus & Mearns - Mary Mill. It is |
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SILLO CRAIG |
Sallow Craig or Silly Craig
Sallow Craig or Silly Craig
Sallow Craig or Silly Craig
Sallow Craig or Silly Craig |
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
Mr Keith of Usan
Andrew Paton Fisherman |
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A large mass of dangerous rock partly covered at Low Water, but only accessible during the lowest spring tides. Ships have been frequently lost on this rock which would be better recognised as Silly Rock from this being the name lately given by the Coast Guard officially in Newspapers with reference to the wreck of a ship. It is generally supposed that Silly is a corruption of Sallow Craig. Its dangerous situation & the dark appearance of the place when the Tide rises confirms the origin of Sallow but as before stated Silly is much better [known.] Several will be found who do not recognize Sallow Craig when "Silly Craig" is at once pointed out as a well known name. |
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Sillo Craig [note]
Salie or Saulie - "a hired mourner" - See the
derivation given in Jamieson
highly descriptive of the mournful
catastrophes of wrecks caused
by this hidden danger.
[Initialled] JB
Sillo Craig but I have since been informed
that this a noted place for the
fishing for Sillocks - a small fish
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WEST MAINS OF ROSSIE |
West Mains of Rossie
West Mains of Rossie
West Mains of Rossie
West Mains
West Mains |
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr Lowe Land Steward
Estate Map
Valuation Roll |
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A Farm Steading the property of Mr Macdonald Macdonald of Rossie. Although the name in full does not appear in the documents quoted, the personal authorities give it so, which is according to custom in speaking of either the West or East Mains of Rossie. |
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REDMIRE |
Redmire or Redmyre
Redmire or Redmyre
Redmyre
Red Myre
Redmire
Redmyre |
Mr Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Lowe Land Steward
County Map
Plan of Rossie 1787
Recent Plan / Lithograph
Jervise's Memorials p [page] 96 |
035 |
A cot house on W. [West] Mains of Rossie known by the name in almost the whole Parish. The Lithograph Plan is evidently a misprint or mistake |
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ROSSIE T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Rossie T.P. [Turn Pike]
Rossie T.P. [Turn Pike]
Rossie T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Toll Board
Mr. Lowe Land Steward
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister |
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A Toll on the Arbroath & Montrose Road near Rossie. |
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GOVANHILL |
Govanhill
Govanhill
Govanhill
Govanhill
Govanhill
Govanhill |
Estate map
Mr. Lowe Land Steward
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
035 |
A small farm steading in Rossie Estate on the highest part of the Parish in the West. There is no regular roadway to this Farm house, on the front or west side, as the Pasture field between the house and the road is of a rocky surface below, and the ground is almost in a waste state although used as pasture. |
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BALSTOUT |
Balstout
Balstout |
Estate map
Mr. Lowe Land Steward
Mr. Macdonald Macdonald Pr. [Proprietor]
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Valuation Roll |
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EAST MAINS OF ROSSIE |
East Mains of Rossie |
(See authorities for West Mains which are the same as for East Mains |
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A good farm Steading near Rossie T.P. [Turn Pike] (See West Mains of Rossie) |
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Govanhill [note]
Govanhill. The withie-hill or place
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COOKSLOCH |
Cooksloch
Cooksloch
Cooksloch |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Arkley Factor
P. Gowk Tenant |
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This name is given to small holdings belonging to the Estate of Dunninald but it appears to be better recognised as Cozeyneuk in the Parish. |
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COZEYNEUK |
Cozeyneuk
Cozeyneuk
Cozeyneuk |
Mr. Arkley Factor
Mr. Scott, Bonnyton
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister |
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This name upon the authorities opposite was given to a house which stood at the corner of the march stream where it crossed the road. Both names are desired to be retained by the Agent of Dunninald |
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Cozeyneuk [note]
Unnecessary -
Contrary to rule.
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BALKIELLIE |
Balkiellie
Balkiellie
Balkiellie
Balkillo
Balkeelie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Arkley Factor
Mr. Keith of Usan
Estate Map
Jervise's Memorials p [page] 50 |
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A farm steading of Dunninald Estate the property of P Arkley Esq |
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SCOTSTON |
Scotston
Scotston
Scotston of Usan
Scotstown
Scotston
Scotston |
Mr. Geith of Usan
Mr Arkley
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
County Map
Memorials of Angus & Mearns |
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A farm steading the property of Mr Keith of Usan. The Propr. [Proprietor] in this case considers the Estate Name - Usan ought not to be adopted. (See also Seaton, which the Val. [Valuation] Roll designates in the same way.) |
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USAN HOUSE |
Usan House
Usan House
Usan House
Usan House |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
035 |
A good sized mansion to which there is an Estate of about 1300 Acres belonging. The policies of Usan are all within the enclosure of wood extending from the garden to the House. The propr. [proprietor] always uses "House", which is also customary |
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DUNNINALD CASTLE |
Dunninald House
Dunninald House
Dunninald House
Dunninald Castle |
Valuation Roll
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell, Ph. [Parish] Minister
New Statistical Account
Jervise's Memorials
Alexander Lyell Esqre. [Esquire], Solicitor, Montrose |
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A fine mansion with Ornamental grounds & garden. The offices at the "Mains of Dunniald" which is occupied by the proprietor's brother Mr. H Arkley Factor. There are a few artificial mounds about this mansion but they are ornamental mounds. In the Memorials of Angus & Mearns this house is spoken of as a Castle. It is not so called by the Propr. [Proprietor] who upon the authority of Mr Arkley always calls it Dunninald Ho. [House] ; Mr P Arkley is Proprietor |
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MAINS OF DUNNINALD |
Mains of Dunninald
Mains of Dunninald
Mains of Dunninald |
Estate Map
Mr Arkley
Mr Keith of Usan |
035 |
A fine farm steading near the Mansion of Dunninald the property of A Arkley Esquire. |
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FISHTOWN OF USAN |
Fishtown of Usan
Fishtown of Usan
Fishtown of Usan
Fishtown of Usan
Usan
Usan
Usan |
Mr Keith Pr. [Proprietor]
Andrew Laing Coast Guardsman
Mr Arkley of Mains of Dunninald
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell, Ph. [Parish] Minister
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A small fishing village in which there is a Coastguard Station. There is a School in the Fishtown of Usan. The name is well established & well known. |
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SEATON |
Seaton
Seaton
Seaton
Seaton
Seaton of Usan
Seatown |
Mr. Keith Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Arkley
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell
Mr Turner tenant
Valuation Roll
Estate Map |
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A fine farm steading above the Fishtown of Usan, The Propr [Proprietor] like others does not consider "of Usan" should be added as it is given to the Fishtown which generally bears the name |
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COAST GUARD STATION [Usan] |
Coast Guard Station
Coast Guard Station
Coast Guard Station |
Lieut. [Lieutenant] Bagley R.N. [Royal Navy]
Andrew Laing Coast Guardsman
Mr Keith Propr. [Proprietor] |
035 |
This Station is the Principal or Head Quarters of a range of Coast under the Command of the Naval Officer at present stationed in the Fishtown of Usan. The tower in the village occupied by the Coast Guard is rented by the Admiralty from the propr [proprietor] of Usan. The Officers dwelling a little detached from the village on the west, is also rented from the Estate of Usan. |
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PEBBLE ROCK |
Pebble Rock
Pebble Rock
Pebble Rock
Pebble Rock
Pebble Rock |
Mr Keith of Usan
Mr. Arkley
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell F.C. [Free Church] Minister
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor |
035 |
A rock visible at Low Water famous for Pebbles being being found such as are common to this Coast. The name is widely known |
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BLACK CRAIG |
Black Craig
Black Craig
Black Craig |
Mr Keith of Usan
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Officer of Customs |
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A prominent flat rock well known on the Coast. |
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THE SPINDLE ON THE ROCK |
The Spynel on the Rock
The Spynel on the Rock |
James Paton
James Part |
035 |
A remarkable mass of rock worn away and detached by the action of the waves, between which and The mass of the rock behind the water is heard "spinnling" or shooting out in rough weather
[Initialled] JB
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RASHICK KNAP |
Rashick Knap
Rashick Knap
Rashick Knap
Rashick Knap |
Mr. Keith of Usan
Mr. Murray Custom's Officer
A Patton Fisherman |
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A small Knoll near the Sea on which there is a small beacon or tower. It has no object at present nor is it known for what purpose it was originally built. This beacon or tower is not described on the Examination Traces. |
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BRANS CRAIG |
Bran's Craig |
Mr. Keith of Usan
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
A Patton Fisherman |
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An unimportant rock visible only at Low Water. The name however is well known. |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig |
Andrew Paton Fisherman
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray Customs Officer
Mr Keith of Usan |
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A prominent rock stretching a considerable distance to sea. It is covered at High Water but from its dangerous form is well known |
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BROAD ROCK |
Broad Rock |
Andrew Paton Fisherman
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray, Custom's Officer
Mr Keith of Usan |
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A rock similarly named to the above - from its breadth. It is below the Fishtown of Usan. It is slightly prominent among the surrounding rocks. The name is a well known one. |
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SCHOOL [Usan] |
School
School
School |
Miss Garden Tr [Teacher]
Mr Keith of Usan
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell |
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A school supported for the fishermen's children by the gentry around the neighbourhood |
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UPPER DYSART |
Upper Dysart
Upper Dysart
Upper Dysart
Upper Dysart |
Estate Map
Co. [County] Map
Mr Cowie Tenant
Mr. Hector, Factor |
035 |
A farm steading the property of Thomas Macpherson Grant Esq. of Craigo. |
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WHITEINN |
Whiteinn
Whiteinn
Whiteinn |
Mr Arkley Dunninald
Mr. Cowie N [Nether] Dysart
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] of Craig |
035 |
A cot house formerly an Inn when Coaches ran between Arbroath & Montrose on this road. The name is well known & still used in referring to the house which is a Check Bar for Rossie Toll. |
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CROOKWARD |
Crook Ward
Crook Ward
Crook Ward
Crook Ward |
Estate Map
Mr Cowie Nr. [Nether] Dysart
Mr Arkley, Dunninald
Co [County] Map |
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An old steading the remaining houses of which are occupied by workers on the Dysart Farms. There seems to be no reason for using this name in two words, as given in the Documents quoted, more than other names which, are similar & compounded. To the personal authorities it is considered unimportant which is adopted.
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NETHER DYSART |
Nether Dysart
Nether Dysart
Nether Dysart
Nether Dysart |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Cowie Tenant
Mr Hector, Factor |
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A good Farm steading with a superior dwelling attached the property of Mr Macpherson Grant of Craigo. |
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BUCKIE DEN |
Buckie Den |
See Lunan Parish |
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See Lunan Parish. The side of the Den on the Maryton side does not admit of being shewn as in Lunan. |
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BUCKIEMILL |
Buckie Mill
Buckie Mill
Buckie Mill
Buckie Mill
Buckie Mill
Buckie Den
Buckie Den
Buckie Den
Buckie Den |
Mr. Cowie of N. [Nether] Dysart farm Tenant
Mr. Arkley, Dunninald
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr Keith of Usan
Alexander Steward Steward of Dysat
Title Deeds
Estate Map
Co. [County] Map
Mr Hector Factor |
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This is now an out-farm of "Nether Dysart" with which farm it is let & included, hence the name does not appear in the Co [County] Roll. Everybody refers to it as "Buckiemill" not as Buckie Den, which appears to have been the original name according to the Title Deeds, the Estate Map & the Co. [County] Map of 1790 - It would be improper to loose sight of Buckie Mill which is generally used & well known. "Buckie Den" has not been given to this steading in the whole course of the Parishes around while collecting the names. The name may most probably have been changed from Buckie Den Mill to the short form of Buckiemill. |
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RICKLE CRAIG |
Rickle Craig
Rickle Craig
Rickle Craig
Rickle Craig
Rickle Craig |
Mr Cowie Nr [Nether] Dysart
Andrew Paton Fisherman
Mr Arkley Dunninald
Mr. Scott of Bonnyton
Mr Webster, Tide Surveyor |
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This name applies to the whole of the rugged rocky bank on the Coast between Buckie Den in the south & the Den of Dunninald in the north-east. Some of the rocks are at least 60 or 70 feet high. This is one of the best known names on the coast between Buckie Den & the mouth of the South Esk. Rickle Rock is neither used not applied as on the Co [County] [Map] |
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DUNNINLAND DEN |
Dunninald Den
Dunninald Den
Dunninald Den
Dunninald Den |
Mr Arkley of Dunninald Factor
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. G Keith of Usan
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor |
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A steep den opening to the Coast at the bottom of it which is also steep and rugged on either side of Dunninald Den. This name is a well known land mark on the Coast. The Den divides Craig from the detached part of Maryton. |
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Site of CASTLE [Black Jack] |
Site of Black Jack Castle
Site of Black Jack Castle
Site of Black Jack Castle
Site of Black Jack Castle |
New Statistical Account
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Minister
Mr. Arkley Factor Dunninald |
035 |
"In the immediate neighbourhood of Boddin on the south coast may be seen the remains or rather the site of an old Castle, which still bears the name of Black Jack supposed to have been so named in comparison with Red Castle on the opposite side of the bay"
New Statistical Account.
Besides the description given above the Castle of Black Jack is mentioned in the Memorials of Angus & Mearns, & there is hardly one in this part of the Parish but knows the site, which is upon a remarkable projecting rock of great height above the sea An irregular formed space on its top
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Site of Castle [note]
"The Castle of Black Jack was in old times
the residence of the Lairds of Dunninald. It occupied
the top of a perpendicular rock which rises
200 or 300 ft. [feet] above the level of the sea near a
place called the Boddin Point"
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having a hollow where part of the Castle stood, is approached between two steep rough banks very narrow on the side next the land. The rock itself as well as the steep craigs East & West of it for a few chains, is known also as "Black Jack", a name often applied & generally known as a prominent landmark to mariners. |
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BLACK JACK |
Black Jack
Black Jack
Black Jack |
A. Paton Fisherman
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Arkley Factor |
035 |
The rock itself as well as the steep craigs East & West of it for a few chains, is known also as "Black Jack", a name often applied & generally known as a prominent landmark to mariners. |
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BODDIN |
Bodden
Bodden
Bodden
Boddin
Boddin |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Arkley Factor
Mr Keith of Usan
Estate Map
Alexander Lyell Esqre., Solicitor, Montrose |
035 |
A Farm Steading on Dunninald Estate the property of Patrick Arkly Esquire of Dunninald. This name is mostly used Boddin on maps & Charts of the Coast, but the proprietor adopts the e as given in the Valuation Roll. |
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BODDIN POINT |
Bodden Point
Bodden Point
Bodden Point
Bodden (to Farm)
Boddin Rock
Boddin Lime Works
Boddin (to Farm)
Boddin Point
Bodden
Boddin
Boddin Point |
Mr. Arkly Factor
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray Customs Officer
Mr Keith of Usan
Valuation Roll
Admiralty Coast Chart
County Map
Estate Map
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Alexander Lyell Esqre., Solicitor, Montrose |
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A large and very remarkable flat projection of rock which stretches a considerable distance into the sea, & forms the north east point of "Lunan Bay". It is for the most part covered with flat limestone, which was formerly wrought to a considerable extent, & is in some measure still carried on at the Kilns &c. in connexion shewn on the Point. |
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GIRDLE |
Girdle |
Mr. Arkly Factor
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray Customs Officer
Mr Keith of Usan |
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An irregular shaped piece of rock on the extremity of Boddin Point. It is very remarkable & prominent from a distance & is a name particularly well known on this Coast. |
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BODDIN HARBOUR |
Bodden Harbour
Boddin Harbour |
Mr. Arkly Factor
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr Murray Customs Officer
Mr Keith of Usan
Valuation Roll
Admiralty Coast Chart
County Map
Estate Map
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Alexander Lyell Esqre., Solicitor, Montrose |
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A tolerably large Harbour at Bodden with a rocky bottom. It is used for landing at High Water - Fishing Boats. |
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CHAPEL OF ST SKAE (Site of) |
Comb of St Skay (Given to rock)
Comb of St Skay (Given to rock)
Comb of St Skay (Given to rock)
St. Skeoch or St. Skay
St. Skeoch
St. Skeoch (commonly spelt St. Skea
St. Skea
St. Skae
St. Skea or Skay
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Estate Map of Usan
Estate Map of Dunninald
Mr. Keith of Usan
New Statistical Account
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Mr. Arkley Factor of Dunninald
Police Notice on Burial Ground
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Webster, Tide Surveyor
Ecclesiastical Map of Scotland 13: Century |
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"St Skeoch, or St. Skay as it is usually pronounced, appears to have received its name from some of the northern saints. A very picturesque spot on the Coast is usually called the Chapel of St Skay, but no ruins remain to mark the existence of any former edifice. A small burying place is preserved around the spot, which is occasionally used for interments: & the site of the Manse (?) is still pointed out in an adjoining field.
New Statl [Statistical] Account
"The burial ground of St. Skeoch is romantically situated upon a cliff by the sea-shore to the south-west of Usan, and had doubtless originated in being the abode of a hermit or recluse of that name though nothing is now known of his history. The site is thus described by a talented local poet -
"St Skea's grey rock stands frowning o'er the troubled deep:
A structure formed by nature's hand,
A bridge with wave-worn arches plann'd
Whose echoing depth the surges spann'd"
&c.&c.
"In Roman times Sk Skeoch was the chapel of the Dunninald district of the Parish and the tithes belonged to the Priory of Rostinoth; but it appeared to have been expressed as a place of worship, either at or soon after the Reformation, for in 1576 it is said that Sanct Skaa, or Dunnynaud nedis nae reidare - It is still used as a place of burial, & contains some neat Monuments, among which are those to the memory of the late P. Arkley of Duninald & Dr. J. Brewster who was minister of the Parish from the year 1804" &c. &c. Memorials of Angus & Mearns.
The site of the Chapel is generally understood by the personal authorities quoted to have stood in the burying ground at the spot where the larger vault or tomb stands. The mode of spelling the name Skeock or Skay is generally Skea now as stated by Mr. Arkley, & Skay is according to sound. |
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ROCK OF ST SKAE |
Rock of St. Skay |
Mr. Keith of Usan
Mr. Arkley Factor of Dunninald
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor |
035 |
The Rock of St Skea or St Skay called "Comb of St Skay" on the Estate Maps is similar in appearance to an elephant's trunk. At its extreme point there is an arch through it at the bottom about 20 ft. [feet] high. It is a most remarkable rock 60 ft [feet] high or thereabouts & falls perpendicularly on each side while the top of it at one point is not more than a couple of feet wide which must be carefully walked on. Throughout the Parish & up & down the Coast the "Rock of St Skay" is known. It is never used as the "Comb of St Skay" as given on Est. [Estate] Maps |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Craig Parish
Chapel of St. Skae [note above modes of spelling]
Site of Chapel of
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TOD'S HOLE |
Tod's Hole
Tod's Hole
Tod's Hole |
Mr. Keith of Usan
Mr. Murray, Custom's Officer
Mr. A. Patton, Fisherman |
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A deep though small hollow at the High Water line. The name is well known on this part of the Coast. |
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LUNAN BAY |
Lunan Bay |
See Lunan Parish |
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The northern extremity of this Bay is Bodden Point & all the Coast to the south of this as far as the Red Head in Inverkeillor Parish, belongs to Lunan Bay. |
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[Volume signed]
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Major R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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PARISHES OF
CRAIG & MARYTON (Det. [Detached] No1)
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