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DUN [parish] |
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun
Dun |
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Sheriff's Returns
Valuation Roll
County Map
Estate Plans
G.C. Myers Town Clerk of Montrose
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Land of the Lindsays |
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The name of this parish seems to be taken from that of the Proprietor of that ilk. Others derive the name from the Gaelic Dunis, which signifies a hill or rising ground; and it is indeed, on a ground pretty much elevated above the River South Esk. The parish is bounded on the West by the parish of Brechin; on the north by Logie Pert; on the east by Montrose; and on the South & South West by the parishes of Craig and Maryton.
New Stat [Statistical] Account.
The only antiquities in the Parish are Dun Castle & the Old parish Church. The Scottish North Eastern Railway to Aberdeen passes through the Parish and a Branch of the same line to Brechin runs also thro' [through] this parish to the Bridge of Dun on plan 34.4 |
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There is no portion of this
parish detached, nor is there
any portion of any other parish
contained within the boundary
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WHITEFIELD |
Whitefield
Whitefield
Whitefield
Whitefield |
James McLaren Occr. [Occupier]
William Steven
Lease of Farm
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2 |
027 |
A farm house and offices the property of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro. |
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27-7 -- Parish of Dun |
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DAMSIDE |
Damside
Damside
Damside
Cocklaw |
William Steven Occr. [Occupier]
James McLaren Whitefield
Lease of Farm
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
027 |
A fine farm house and Offices the property of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro. It was formerly written Cocklaw, but changed to that of Damside by the present Proprietor. |
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DUN'S DISH |
Dun's Dish
Dun's Dish
Dun's Dish
Dun's Dish |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Mr. Hector, Factor for Craigo
William Steven
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
027 |
A Lake partly on the farm of Damside and partly on that of Balnillo. |
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Plan 27-11 -- Parish of Dun -- Forfarshire |
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NORTH MAINS OF DUN |
North Mains of Dun
North Mains of Dun
North Mains of Dun
North Mains of Dun |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Montrose
James Lyall Occr. [Occupier]
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1867)
Lease of farm |
027 |
A farm house and offices The property of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro |
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DUN WOOD |
Dun Wood
Dun Wood
Dun Wood |
James Lyall
Henry Cowie, Game Keeper Dun Hose [House]
Mr. Low |
027 |
A considerable Fir plantation on the farm of North Mains of Dun The property of Sir James Campbell |
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GLENSKINNO WOOD |
Glenskinno Wood
Glenskinno Wood
Glenskinno Wood |
Mr. Hector Factor for the Craigo Estate
Henry Cowie
Mr. Low Kirkhill |
027 |
A large plantation on the lands of Glenskinno The property of T. McPhearson Grant Esqr. of Craigo |
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NETHER DAMSIDE |
Nether Damside
Nether Damside
Nether Damside |
James Falconer Occr. [Occupier]
Henry Cowie
Mr. Low Kirkhill |
027 |
A small dwelling house with byre and a small croft attached. The property of T McPhearson Grant Esqr. |
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Plan 27-12 -- Parish of Dun -- Forfarshire |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2)
Henry Cowie |
027 |
A number of small dwelling each having a small pendicle attached the property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. of Dun |
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DUN COTTAGES |
Dun Cottages
Dun Cottages
Dun Cottages |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Henry Cowie
Mr. Low |
027 |
2 small cottages, the property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. |
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FORDHOUSE |
Fordhouse
Fordhouse
Fordhouse |
James Young Occr. [Occupier]
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2) |
027 |
A farm house and Offices the property of W.H.K. Erskine of Dun. |
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BALNILLO WOOD |
Balnillo Wood
Balnillo Wood
Balnillo Wood |
Mr. Hector, Factor No 4 Union St. Montrose
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
G.C. Myres Esqr. Montrose |
027 |
A fir plantation on the farm of Balnillo. The property of T. McPherson Grant Esqr. of Craigo |
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BALNILLOPARK |
Balnillopark
Balnillopark
Balnillopark |
Mr Hector, Factor for Craigo
Alexander Malcolm Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. Scott Balwyllo |
027 |
A small farm house and offices the property of T McPherson Grant Esqr. of Craigo |
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BALNILLO |
Balnillo
Balnillo
Balnillo |
Mr Hector Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2
Mr. Scott Occr. [Occupier] |
027 |
A farm house and offices. The property of T McPherson Grant Esqr. of Craigo |
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Plan 27-15 -- Parish of Dun -- Forshire |
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LEYS OF DUN |
Leys of Dun
Leys of Dun
Leys of Dun |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Title deeds
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2) |
027 |
2 small farm houses and offices the property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. of Dun |
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SCHOOL [nr Dun House] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Mackie Schoolmaster
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Mr. Nichol, Leys of Dun |
027 |
A small but handsomely built school house, having the Teachers residence attached to the south end. It is the parochial school and is supported by the Heritors of the parish |
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CHURCH [nr Dun House] |
Church
Church
Church |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McLean
Mr. Mackie
G.C. Myres Esqr. |
027 |
A small but handsomely built edifice being the Parish Church. It was erected aboyt 20 years ago by the Heritors of the parish. |
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MANSE [nr parish church] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr McLean
Mr Mackie
G. C. Myres Esq. [Esquire] |
027 |
A short distance South east of it [Church] is the Manse having a Small Glebe attached. The bounds of the Glebe is shown on the trace by a Yellow band |
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Plan 27-16 -- Parish of Dun -- Forfarshire
Manse [note]
Memo. The Sepulchral Tumuli mentioned in the Old Statl. [Statistical] Account, and
by Chalmers in his Caledonia on being on the height to the west of the Manse appear to have been Entirely destroyed. No vestige can
be now pointed out nor the site by any old resident. [Initialled] J.B. LtCol.RE. [Lieutenant Colonel Royal Engineers] |
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CHURCH (In Ruins) [nr Dun House] |
Old Church (In Ruins)
Old Church (In Ruins)
Old Church (In Ruins) |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Mr. Mackie
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Mclean |
027 |
The old parish church which was used for worship till about 20 years ago. It is now roofless, but the walls are kept in good repair and occupied by the family of Dun House as their burial Vault. The grave yard surrounding it is still used as the only place of interment for the parish |
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BURIAL GROUND [nr Dun House] |
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The grave yard surrounding it [Church] is still used as the only place of interment for the parish |
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ICE HOUSE [Dun House] |
Ice House |
Mr. Mackie Schoolmaster
Henry Cowie Gamekeeper
John Japp, Leys of Dun
Jervise's Memorial |
027 |
An Ice House covered with a small mound of earth, which Mr. Mackie believes it to have been formerly a vault or some of the under works of Dun Castle. |
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DUN CASTLE (Site of) |
Dun Castle (Site of)
Dun Castle (Site of)
Dun Castle (Site of)
Dun Castle (Site of) |
Mr. Mackie Schoolmaster
Henry Cowie Gamekeeper
John Japp, Leys of Dun
Jervise's Memorials |
027 |
Mr. Mackie believes it [Ice House] to have been formerly a vault or some of the under works of Dun Castle. In the garden near to it is an arched Gatway overgrown with ivy, this is also said by Mr. MacKie and Henry Cowie to have been the entrance to the castle "Possibly the old gateway of Dun. the only remaining portion of the Castle where Knox, Melville, and others, so often met with Erskine to consult respecting the best means of promoting the Reformation - belongs to the early part of the 16th Century"
Memorials of Angus & Mearns p. [page] 21
By A. Jervies |
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GATEWAY [Dun Castle] |
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In the garden near to it is an arched Gatway overgrown with ivy, this is also said by Mr. MacKie and Henry Cowie to have been the entrance to the castle "Possibly the old gateway of Dun. the only remaining portion of the Castle where Knox, Melville, and others, so often met with Erskine to consult respecting the best means of promoting the Reformation - belongs to the early part of the 16th Century"
Memorials of Angus & Mearns p. [page] 21
By A. Jervies |
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1000,000
Dun Castle [notes]
Not X yet
Lt.Col [Lieutenant Colonel] Bayly R.E [Royal Engineers]
Monipennie enumerates a Castle of "Dun".
Mr. Myres Factor, & the minister
can give no information about this
[Initialled] DH
Mr. Mackie considers where the cross is
marked on trace to be the nearest approach
to the site of the Castle. [Initialled] JB |
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DEN OF DUN |
Den of Dun
Den of Dun
Den of Dun |
Henry Cowie
Mr. Mackie
John Japp |
027 |
A small Glen or ravine on the lands of Dun, its sides are thickly planted with Forest wood, and through it runs a considerable stream or burn, which is not designated by any name. |
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DUN HOUSE |
Dun House
Dun House
Dun House
Dun House |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Henry Cowie
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2)
Mr. Mackie |
027 |
A fine Mansion having Offices; pleasure grounds; and a large garden attached, The property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. London
Mr. Myres says it was built about the end of the 17th. century. |
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DUN'S HIP |
Dun's Hip
Dun's Hip
Dun's Hip
Dun's Hip |
Alexander White Occr. [Occupier]
Henry Cowie
Mr. Mackie
Mr. Fyfe, Miller |
027 |
A small Cottage with a garden attached The property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. |
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BALWYLLO |
Balwyllo
Balwyllo
Balwyllo |
Mrs. Scott Occr. [Occupier]
Mr Hector, Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1862) |
027 |
A fine farm house and offices The property of T. McPherson Grant of Craigo |
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DUN'S MILL (Corn) |
Dun's Mill (Corn)
Dun's Mill (Corn)
Dun's Mill (Corn) |
Mr. Fyfe Occr. [Occupier]
John Crowe
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor |
027 |
A Corn Mill, having a dwelling house and a small croft attached. The property of W.H. Kennedy Erskine Esqr. |
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MAINS OF DUN |
Mains of Dun
Mains of Dun
Mains of Dun |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val [Valuation] Roll (1862)
John Crowe Occr. [Occupier] |
027 |
A fine farm house having 2 large steadings of Offices attached The property W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. |
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GALLOWS KNOWE |
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe |
Alexander Stephenson Leys of Dun
Henry Cowie (Gamekeeper) |
027 |
A small eminence covered with wood, having all the appearance of being artificial. It is situated in the Park in front of Dun House a short distance east of the avenue leading from the West Lodge; Alexander Stevenson states that when a boy attending school (he is now a very old man) it was called the "Pit and Gallows" & the tradition was that the former Lairds or Barons of Dun had tried & executed vassals on it. |
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Dun Parish |
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GLENSKINNO |
Glenskinno
Glenskinno
Glenskinno |
Mr. Hector Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2)
Robert Cruickshank Occr. [Occupier] |
028 |
A fine farm house and offices The property of T. McPearson Grant Esqr. of Craigo |
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GLENSKINNO RESERVOIR (Montrose Water Works) |
Glenskinno Water Works (Montrose)
Glenskinno Water Works (Montrose)
Glenskinno Water Works (Montrose) |
Mr. Wood Surveyor of Works Montrose
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Robert Cruickshank |
028 |
A small reservoir (covered) for the supply of water to the town of Montrose. The property of the Burgh. |
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LOW'S CROFT |
Low's Croft
Low's Croft
Low's Croft |
John Morris Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. Low Kirkhill
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2 |
028 |
A small dwelling house and byre attached The property of A.W.Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark |
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BRUCEMILL |
Brucemill
Brucemill
Brucemill |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Mr. Low
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2 |
028 |
A small dwelling house with byre and a small croft attached the property of A.W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark |
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Plan 28-9 -- Parish of Dun
Glenskinno [note]
Glenskenno, was the old spelling so says Mr. Hector Factor |
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LEIGHTON'S LAW |
Leighton's Law
Leighton's Law
Leighton's Law |
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Mr. Hector Factor
John Edwards Forester who pointed it out (Ind) [Initialled] J.B. |
028 |
Mentioned as a Tumulus in the Old Stat [Statistical] Account but as nothing has been found here nor the place disturbed, it can only be looked upon as a slight knoll planted with trees & enclosed within Glenkinno Wood.
(Ind.) [Initialled] J.B. Lt.Col.RE [Lieutenant Colonel Royal Engineers] |
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LANGLEYPARK |
Langleypark
Langleypark
Langleypark
Langleypark |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2)
Title Deeds
Mr. Hector factor for Craigie Estate |
028 |
A fine mansion having offices, a large garden, and an ornamental park attached The property of A. W. Cruickshank Esqr. |
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KIRKHILL. |
Kirkhill
Kirkhill
Kirkhill |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1861-2)
Baillie Guthrie Montrose |
028 |
A row of houses and a smithy The property of A. W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langley Park. See adjoining Sheet for Kirk Hill |
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WELLHILL |
Wellhill
Wellhill
Wellhill |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Mr. Hector
Val, [Valuation] Roll (1862) |
028 |
A small farm house and offices the property of A.W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark. |
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WEST BROOMLEY |
West Broomley
West Broomley
West Broomley |
Baillie Guthrie Occr. [Occupier]
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2
G.C. Myres Esqr. |
028 |
A farm house and offices the property of W.H.K. Erskine Esqr. of Dun House |
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Plan 28-13 -- Parish of Dun |
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BROOMLEY |
Broomley
Broomley
Broomley |
Miss MacKie Occr. [Occupier]
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1862
G. C. Myres Esqr. |
028 |
A fine dwelling house having offices, a garden and small plot of ornamental ground attached The property of W. H. K. Erskine Esqr. of Dun. |
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GILRIVIE |
Gilrivie
Gilrivie
Gilrivie |
G. C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val [Valuation] Roll (1862)
Baillie Guthrie |
028 |
A farm house and offices the property of A. W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark |
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SCHOOL [nr Gilrivie] |
School
School
School |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Baillie Guthrie
Mr. Wood Montrose |
028 |
A small private school house situated at the 2½ Milestone on the Montrose and Brechin T.P. [Turn Pike] Road. |
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TAYOCK |
Tayock
Tayock
Tayock |
G.C. Myres Esqr. Factor
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1861-2)
Mr. Wood |
028 |
A farmhouse and offices the property of A. W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark |
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Site of CHAPEL [Kirkhill] |
Kirk Hill
Kirk Hill
Kirk Hill
Site of Chapel |
John Low, Joiner Kirkhill
Mr. Balfour
Mrs. Scott Brucemill |
028 |
A small eminence planted with wood, situated immediately east of Kirkhill. Messrs. Low & Balfour say, that, about 50 years ago a great number of human bones and skulls were thrown up by the action of the plough, and so late as 5 years ago, when Mr. Low was digging for some sand, threw up a wooden coffin containing a human skeleton. There is a small spot at the N.W. [North West] corner, the verdure of which appears more richer than the rest, and where, Mr. Low beleives that a church or chapel had stood. The fact of a chapel being here or hereabout is corroborated by the ancient name of Langleypark, which Mr. Myres of Montrose says, was Eccles John. The eminence was enclosed by a stone and lime wall and planted about 40 years ago by James Cruickshank Esqr. late Proprietor of Langleypark. |
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[Note]
"Thus far the dubiety of the parochial district of Layock
was settled, but not permanently, for these lands and
some others to the west of the burn were afterwards disjoined
from Montrose and added to the parish of Dun, as had been
previously the Kirk emoluments of Egglis john (now Langley Park)
which was "of auld ane Chappell erectit for pilgrimage"."
Memorials of Angus & Mearns page 55
By A. Jervise of
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TAYOCK T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Tayock T.P. [Turn Pike]
Tayock T.P. [Turn Pike]
Tayock T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Mr. Myres, Montrose
Mr. Wood Montrose
Mr. Evans Road Surveyor |
028 |
A turnpike gate on the Montrose and Brechin Road |
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SLEEPYHILLOCK |
Sleepyhillock
Sleepyhillock
Sleepyhillock
Sleepyhillock |
G.C.Myres Esqr. Factor
Mr. Hector
Mr. Wood Montrose
Val [Valuation] Roll (1861-2) |
028 |
A small dwelling with a byre attached. The property of A.W. Cruickshank Esqr. of Langleypark |
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TAYOCK BURN |
Tayock Burn
Tayock Burn
Tayock Burn |
G.C.Myres Esqr.
Mr. Wood
Mr. Hector Montrose |
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A small stream or burn passing through the lands of Langley park to its influx with Montrose Basin. The name commences at the junction of two streams [one] of which rises on the lands of Hedderwick in Montrose Parish, the other on the lands of Langley park. |
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Sheet 28-14 -- Parish of Dun -- Forfarshire |
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SCOTTISH NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY |
Scottish North Eastern Railway
Scottish North Eastern Railway
Scottish North Eastern Railway |
Printed Cards at Station
Time Tables
G. C Myres Esqr. Montrose |
034 |
A Railway leading from Perth and terminating at Aberdeen. In its course are many branches. viz. to Kirriemuir, Brechin, Montrose &c. |
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SCOTTISH NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (Brechin Branch) |
Scottish North Eastern Railway Brechin Branch |
Printed Cards at Station
Time Tables
G. C Myres Esqr. Montrose |
034 |
A single line of Railway branching from the Main Line at the Bridge of Dun Station and terminating at the town of Brechin |
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STATION [Bridge of Dun] |
Bridge of Dun Station |
Printed Cards at Station
Time Tables
G. C Myres Esqr. Montrose |
034 |
A small station at the junction of the Brechin Branch with the Main line of the Scottish North-Eastern Railway |
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BRIDGE OF DUN |
Bridge of Dun
Bridge of Dun
Bridge of Dun |
G. C. Myers Esqr.
Mr. Hector
Mr. Crowe Mains of Dune |
034 |
A County bridge of 3 arches spanning the River South Esk on the parish Road leading from Dun to Maryton |
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Plan 34-4 -- Parish of Dun -- Forfarshire |
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RIVER SOUTH ESK |
River South Esk
River South Esk |
G.C. Myres Esqr.
Mr. Hector |
034 |
For description See Name Sheets for the adjoining parish |
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MONTROSE BASIN |
Montrose Basin |
See Craig Parish |
035 |
See N.[Name] Sheet of Craig.
The Basin at Low Water in this Parish is generally a mixture of Mud & Sand, having towards the landward side a good deal of gravel sprinkled over it, which makes it much firmer or harder than the parts described on Traces as Mud & Sand. There is mud at one or two places, & Mussel Beds between the South Esk & the Old Dyke known as the Dronner's Dyke. The Mussel Beds are sometimes shifted. Montrose Basin is commonly called "Back Sands" by the people from being the Sands &c. at the back of the Town & Harbour. |
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DRONNER'S DYKE |
Dronner's Dyke
Dronner's Dyke
Dronner's Dyke
Dronner's Dyke
Dronner's Dyke
Drainers or Dronners Dyke |
Mr. Webster Tide Surveyor
Mr. Murray Customs Officer
Mr. Miller Fisherman
Mr. Myers, Town Clerk Montrose
Mr. Burgess Writer Montrose
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"Slezer's view of the town says there was a jetty or harbour in the Basin of the South Esk near the Forthill (in Montrose). Such may have been the case but the long piled erection shewn in that engraving as stretching across the Basin from the back of Forthill, is clearly the Drainers or Dronner's Dyke which was
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erected shortly before Capt. [Captain] Slezer visited Montrose. That Dyke was raised with a view to drain & make arable land of about 2000 Acres of the Basin which belonged in property to Erskine of Dun who disposed of it to certain parties who formed themselves into a co-partnery of whom the Earl of Kinghorn was one. That 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. At Low Tides the Drainers Dyke is partially visible". Memorials of Angus & Mearns.
The Traces of this Dyke are yet plainly visible in a mass of large loose stones, particularly where it forms an angle in crossing the burn or channel on this Trace. It gradually becomes faint leaving a slight shingly ridge towards the terminations of its ends on the East & West. Traces of the same ridge apparantly, but not forming a continuous or regular line, may be seen as shewn on Trace at intervals towards the land on the West side of the Basin. Drainers Dyke is not generally recognised except by intelligent persons, but "Dronners Dykes" is well known & used by all referred to who know this. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Dun |
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STEINSHELL BURN |
Steinshell Burn |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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A large Stream or Burn forming the Southern Extremity of Montrose Basin & flows into the River South Esk a little west of the suspension Bridge. |
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BINNY BANK |
Binny Bank |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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A small Sand Bank between the Steinshell Burn & River South Esk on the South-eastern Extremity of Montrose Basin. |
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BRIGGS OF BINNY |
Briggs of Binny |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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A well known name applicable to the Northern Extremity of Binny Bank. |
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STICKS BURN |
Sticks Burn |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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A large stream or tributary of the River South Esk, in Montrose Basin visible only at Low Water |
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BROADWATER BANK |
Broadwater Bank |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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Authenticated and described in Name Book of Craig Parish. |
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MOUTH OF STEINSHELL BURN |
Mouth of Steinshell Burn |
Baillie Johnston Lessee of the Fishings his Son and Fishermen in their Employ |
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The opening or mouth of this Burn, where it flows into the River South Esk. |
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[Volume signed]
John Bayly
Lt. Col. R.E. [Lieutenant Colonel Royal Engineers] |
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[Volume] 17
OS1/14/17
CO. [COUNTY] FORFAR
PARISH OF DUN |
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Index
Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Burnside -- 27 -- 12 -- 8
Balnillo Wood -- 27 -- 15 -- 9
Balnillopark -- 27 -- 15 -- 9
Balnillo -- 27 -- 15 -- 9
Burial Ground -- 27 -- 16 -- 12
Balwyllo -- 27 -- 16 -- 14
Brucemill -- 28 -- 9 -- 17
Broomley -- 28 -- 13 -- 20
Bridge of Dun -- 34 -- 4 -- 25
Binny Bank -- 35 -- 2 -- 29
Briggs of Binny -- 35 -- 2 -- 29
Broadwater Bank -- 35 -- 5 -- 30
Church -- 27 -- 16 -- 11
Church (In Ruins) -- 27 -- 16 -- 12
Chapel (Site of) -- 28 -- 13 -- 21
Damside -- 27 -- 11 -- 5
Dun's Dish -- 27 -- 11 -- 5
Dun Wood -- 27 -- 12 -- 7
Dun Cottages -- 27 -- 12 -- 8
Dun Castle (Site of) -- 27 -- 16 -- 12
Den of Dun -- 27 -- 16 -- 13
Dun House -- 27 -- 16 -- 13
Dun's Hip -- 27 -- 16 -- 13
Dun's Mill (Corn) -- 27 -- 16 -- 14
Dronner's Dyke -- 35 -- 1 -- 27
Fordhouse -- 27 -- 12 -- 8
Glenskinno Wood -- 27 -- 12 -- 7
Gateway -- 27 -- 16 -- 12
Gallows Knowe -- 27 -- 16 -- 15
Glenskinno -- 28 -- 9 -- 17
Glenskinno Reservoir (Montrose Water Works) -- 28 -- 9 -- 17
Gilrivie -- 28 -- 13 -- 20
Ice House -- 27 -- 16 -- 12
Kirk Hill -- 28 -- 13 -- 19
Leys of Dun -- 27 -- 16 -- 11
Low's Croft -- 28 -- 9 -- 17
Langleypark -- 28 -- 13 -- 19
Manse -- 27 -- 16 -- 11
Mains of Dun -- 27 -- 16 -- 14
Montrose Basin -- 35 -- 1 -- 27
Mouth of Steinshall Burn -- 35 -- 6 -- 30
Leighton's Law -- 28 -- 9 -- 18
North Mains of Dun -- 27 -- 12 -- 7
Nether Damside -- 27 -- 12 -- 7
River South Esk -- 34 -- 4 -- 26
School -- 27 -- 16 -- 11
School -- 28 -- 13 -- 20
Sleepyhillock -- 28 -- 14 -- 23
Scottish Nth. [North] Eastern Railway -- 34 -- 4 -- 25
Scottish Nth. [North] Eastern Railway (Brechin Branch) -- 34 -- 4 -- 25
Station -- 34 -- 4 -- 25
Steinshall Burn -- 35 -- 1 -- 29
Sticks Burn -- 35 -- 5 -- 30
Tayock -- 28 -- 13 -- 20
Tayock T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 28 -- 14 -- 23
Tayock Burn -- 28 -- 14 -- 23
Whitefield -- 27 -- 7 -- 3
Wellhill -- 28 -- 13 -- 19
West Bromley -- 28 -- 13 -- 19 |
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