OS1/14/42/52
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | See Trace 1.26-14 | 026 | Described &c. with "Law" on Trace1.26-14 | |
| TAMMY'S POT | Tammy's Pot Tammy's Pot Tammy's Pot Tammy's Pot Tammy's Hole |
Land of the Lindsays Mr Buick Vane Mr Tosh Wellford Mr. Doig Hilton New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
026 | A deepish hole or slight fall in the Noran below Vane Castle. Some rocks project towards the middle of the stream at the edge or sides and a slight waterfall not above 1 or 2 feet is formed. The name is widely known. Its origin is mentioned in the description of Vane Castle - which see |
| KELPIE'S FOOTMARK | Kelpie's Footmark Kelpie's Footmark Kelpie's Footmark |
Land of the Lindsays Mr Tosh Wellford Mr Buick, Vane |
026 | Described in the Land of the Lindsays as situated a little East of the Castle of Vane close by the side of the Noran, where there is "a large sandstone (conglomerate sort) bearing a deep indentation resembling the hoof of a colossal horse with the impression of one of the caulkers of the heel." Both the name & its object are well known. There are stepping stones here across the Noran, but there is no definite track or path on the Fern side of the River --- Kelpie is a Fairy &c. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 52Co. [County] Forfar -- Fearn Parish
Tammy's Pot [note]
"The name of Tammy's Hole or Cradle is still given
to a deep pool in a dark cavern of the channel"
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
"A deep black pool in the Noran near the Castle is
called Tammy's Pot." Land of the Lindsays
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Caspell
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