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FERN |
Fern
Fearn
Fearn or Fern
Fearn
Fearn
Fern
Ferne
Fearn
Fearn
Fearn
Fearn
Fearn
Fearn
Fern |
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Valuation Roll
Sheriff's Returns
County Map
Land of the Lindsays
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Registrar's Books
Mr. Robertson Registrar
Estate Plans
Post Bag
Ballad - "Raid o' Fearn"
A.W. Myles Esqre. County Clerk, Forfar |
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"The word Fearn or Fern is said to signify in Gaelic the Alder Tree. the Parish is situated on the western extremity of the presbytery of Brechin. It is bounded on the South-West by the parish of Tannadice; on the North, by the united parish of Lethnot & Navar; and on the East by the parishes of Menmuir & Careston. It rises from the valley of Strathmore to the first summit of the Grampians, with little variation of surface; but as we enter upon an actual survey, we discover this apparent uniformity to arise from two parallel ridges, the one rising above the other, & embosoming two tracts of valley ground, the first, generally adapted to the purposes of agriculture, & the second, or most northerly, to pasturage. The Cruick, which collects its waters immediately under the summit of the Grampians, issues into the lower grounds by a break in the
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"uppermost of the two subordinate ridges. Besides this the Noran is the only stream connected with the parish" "New Stat [Statistical] Account"
The only church in the parish is the Parish Church, there are two Schools one the parochial in which the Post Office is Kept. the other is situated at "Windsor". The Antiquities are the ruins of Vane Castle (on plan 26.13) and the three Laws mentioned in the Statl. [Statistical] Accounts of the parish (identified in plan 26.13 & 14). There is no Toll Road touching upon the Parish, but there are good Parish roads. - The parish is divided into four Estates Vizt Fearn, Noranside, Deuchar and Auchnacree.
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[Note on amendment of Fearn to Fern]
Fern to be
written on plan 25-12
for sake of distinction.
By order
[Signed] A Gwin
Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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HILL OF GARBET |
Hill of Garbet |
See Lethnot |
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Authorised and described in Lethnot Parish |
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LAIDWINLEY |
Laidwinley |
See Lethnot |
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Authorised and described in Lethnot Parish |
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MOWAT'S SEAT |
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
William Gibb Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree |
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A remarkable & well defined point or projection with a Cairn on the extreme point, on a ridge which followed the course of the Cruick and which ridge bears the name "Bruff Shank" below or south of the Cairn - The author of the "Land of the Lindsays" ascribes the derivation of "Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn" from the name of a "once powerful
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CAIRN [Mowat's Seat] |
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn
Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
William Gibb Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree |
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A remarkable & well defined point or projection with a Cairn on the extreme point, on a ridge which followed the course of the Cruick and which ridge bears the name "Bruff Shank" below or south of the Cairn - The author of the "Land of the Lindsays" ascribes the derivation of "Mowat's Seat or Mowat's Cairn" from the name of a "once powerful
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family" in Angus, the ancient lords of the district" - The author also describes the Seat or Cairn as situate on the hill of "Bruff Shank", which is adopted upon the same authorities as for the Seat. Generally the object is spoken of as "Mowat's Seat", but it has been observed that both forms as given by the author of the "Land &c [Land of the Lindsays]" are used at times. The orthography of "Bruff Shank" instead of Brough, as upon the Estate Plan, has been adopted from the writer of the work referred to, as the name is much more likely to be perpetuated in his form. (See "Ledenhendrie" adopted instead of Leadenhenry for the same reason - Trace [5?])
The Cairn on "Mowat's Seat" is not above 3½ feet high, but it is remarkable from the position it occupies. The Cairn itself is in no way remarkable more than ordinary Hill [Cairn] |
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BRUFF SHANK |
Bruff Shank
Brough Shank |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
William Gibb Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
Estate Map |
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The author also describes the Seat or Cairn as situate on the hill of "Bruff Shank", which is adopted upon the same authorities as for the Seat. Generally the object is spoken of as "Mowat's Seat", but it has been observed that both forms as given by the author of the "Land &c [Land of the Lindsays]" are used at times. The orthography of "Bruff Shank" instead of Brough, as upon the Estate Plan, has been adopted from the writer of the work referred to, as the name is much more likely to be perpetuated in his form. (See "Ledenhendrie" adopted instead of Leadenhenry for the same reason - Trace [5?]) |
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CRAIG CAIRNY |
Craig Cairny
Craig Cairny
Craig Cairny
Craig Cairny
Den of Craig Cairny |
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan Auchnacree
J Winter, Flobbets
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
Estate Map |
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A fine Pass across the ridge of hill between the Cruick, on the east side, and the Noran on the west. The north side of the Pass from the declivity on the "Month Shank" side is a mass of loose stones & the least appearance of out-croppings of rock on that side. There is a fine spring about the middle of the Pass in the hollow at the bottom. From this Spring a stream flows a distance of two or three chains and sinks naturally, issuing again further down it flows to the Cruick. "Craig Cairny" not Den of Craig Cairny is the customary form of the name |
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MONTH SHANK |
Month Shank |
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan Auchnacree
J Winter, Flobbets
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
Estate Map |
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The name is a corruption of Mount and a very common one in this district. The Shank is the actual ridge falling on one side to Craig Cairny and on the other to the head of the Cruick & it extends North-westwards to
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to the "rigging" or ridge between the Parishes of Fearn & Tannadice. A foot & Bridle Path crosses over this Shank to the Parish of Lethnot, & a similar road joins it on the March of the Parish at Mount Sned (Trace 7). The Path joining is the continuation of the Road through Glenogil, in Tannadice, by the "Burnroot" & side of Noran Water. |
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NEW MOSS |
New Moss |
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SHANK OF LOWNITY |
Shank of Lownity
Shank of Lownity
Shank of Lownity
Shank of Lownity
Shank of Lownity |
Estate Map
A. McFarlane Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
J Winter Flobbets |
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The Shank rising from Afflochie to the top of New Moss between the Cruick & the Burn of the same name - Lownity. It is a long & steep ridge the name of which is confined, as in similar Shanks, to the flattest extent of the higher part. (See Bruff Shank & Month Shank) |
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LOCKART BURNS |
Lockart Burns
Lang Lochie Burn |
A. McFarlane Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
J Winter Flobbets
Estate Map |
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A few small burns at the back of the "Craig of Trusta" rising from both the "Craig" & the sides falling from the Ph. [Parish] Boundary. The "Burn of Glenlick", upon the same authorities, unites with the Lockarts farthest down, & the name in some measure applies also to Glenlick. The "Lockart Burns" is invariably used, while that quoted from the Estate Map could hardly be recognised. |
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BURN OF GLENLICK |
Burn of Glenlick |
A. McFarlane Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
J Winter Flobbets |
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The "Burn of Glenlick", upon the same authorities, unites with the Lockarts farthest down, & the name in some measure applies also to Glenlick. |
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CRAIG OF TRUSTA |
Craig of Trusta
Craig of Trusta
Craig of Trusta
Craig of Trusta
Craig of Trusta
Craig of Trusta |
A McFarlane Leytack
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
Mr. Stocks, Factor
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
D. Mill Trusta
J Winter Flobbets |
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The first principal range in the Parish to the East of the Cruick. Drummore, to the South, is secondary in height. This takes its name from the Craggy side on the front or south - although there are no actual crags or ledges of rock, but a mass of loose rock-stones on its side. A part of the side has a remarkably whitish appearance at a place where the hillside has fallen out. - The top is terminated eastwards by a Knoll of greater height than any other part of the "Craig of Trusta". The Knoll is known as the "Old Man" which see |
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[Entry for New Moss has been crossed out with note]
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RIVENREED |
Rivenreed
Rivenreed
Rivenreed
Rivenreids |
Co. [County] Map
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
William Gibb Gamekeeper
D Mill, Shepherd
A. McFarlane Leytack
Estate Map |
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A ruin & some encloseure adjoining to the south west of "Shielhill". The name is well known.
This is improperly applied on the Estate Map to Sheilhill & vice versa. It is at all events misapplied as understood by the persons quoted, the last of whom is of long standing (40 Years or 50) in the Parish and thoroughly acquainted with the names of the locality. |
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SHIELHILL |
Sheilhill |
Co. [County] Map
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
William Gibb Gamekeeper
D Mill, Shepherd
A. McFarlane Leytack
Estate Map |
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A ruinous place above Rivenreed which see above. |
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TAYLOR CRAIG |
Taylor Craig |
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
William Gibb Gamekeeper
D Mill, Shepherd
A. McFarlane Leytack |
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A well known name belonging to some steep rocks above the junction of Differin Burn with Paphrie Burn. |
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GLARY BURN |
Glary Burn
Glary Burn
Glary Burn |
A. McFarlane Leytack
W. Gibb, Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
D. Mill Shepherd |
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A small tributary of Paphrie Burn flowing from the hillside at Sheilhill. "Glary Burn" is well known |
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HOLE |
Hole
Hole
Hole |
A. McFarlane Leytack
W. Gibb, Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
D. Mill Shepherd |
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Some ruins near the junction of Differin with Paphrie Burn. This name like the one below is well known. A fine elm tree at the Hole is generally referred to as the "Hole Tree". |
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HIGHLEES |
Highlees |
A. McFarlane Leytack
W. Gibb, Gamekeeper
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
D. Mill Shepherd |
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A ruin north of "Hole" well known by the name. The ruins of the whole of the places (Hole, Highlees, Rivenreed & Sheilhill) are not higher as they at present stand than sheepfolds |
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DIFFERIN BURN |
Differin Burn
Differin Burn
Differin Burn
Differin Burn
Differan Burn |
Estate Map
Andrew McFarlane Leytack
Mr. A. Mitchell, Afflochie
D. Mill Shepherd
County Map |
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A well known name of a burn on the east march of the Parish, flowing from the north-eastern extremity of Fearn, from near the hill shedding, to the burn of Paphrie. Some scattered mountain or Rowantrees are upon the west side towards the bottom of Differan. |
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OLD MAN |
Old Man |
Estate Map
Andrew McFarlane Leytack
Mr. A. Mitchell, Afflochie
D. Mill Shepherd |
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The eastern extremity of the ridge above the "Craig of Trusta" - which see (Sheet 18 Trace 16) It is higher than the Craig of Trusta ridge at any other part, and presents a fine feature terminating as it does the shedding of the hill running northwards from it, as well as the irregular ridge of which it is properly a part. |
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PUTNEY MAOL |
Putney Maol |
See Lethnot Parish |
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PEAT HILL |
Peat Hill |
See Lethnot Parish |
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Authorized in N. [Name] Sheets of Lethnot. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Fearn Parish and Common between Lethnot & Menmuir
[Entry for Commonty to Lethnot & Menmuir has been crossed out, with note]
Described in Name Book of
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CRAIG CORRIE |
Craig Corrie |
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BENDERROCHY |
Pinderachy
Benderrochy |
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Fearn Parish
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LEYTACK |
Leytack
Leytack
Leytack
Leystack |
Estate Map
Mr. Black, Factor
A McFarlane Occupier
Valuation Roll |
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A small pendicle surrounded with young fir plantations on Auchnacree, the property of James Burness Esquire |
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BURN OF SLUG |
Burn of Slug
Burn of Slug
Burn of Slug
The Slogg |
Estate Map of Fearn
Mr Stocks Factor
A McFarlane
Est. [Estate ] Plan of Glenogil (Applied to the Marsh in Craig Corrie) |
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A small stream which flows Eastwards from the hollow known as the "Slug" in "Craig Corrie". It joins Teygret Burn below Leytack. |
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TEYGRET BURN |
Teygret Burn
Teygret Burn
Teygret Burn
Teygret Burn
Tiger Burn
Whey Well Burn |
A. McFarlane
J. Duncan Auchnacree
W Gibb Gamekeeper
Mr Marnie Deuchar
Est [Estate] Plan of Auchnacree
Est [Estate] Plan of Fearn |
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A little stream rising from the side of Pinderachy above "Leytack" at the springs called the Whey Wells. The name is known as adopted on the Examination Trace, & not as Tiger or Whey Well Burn. |
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WHEY WELLS |
Whey Wells
Whey Wells
Whey Wells
Whey Wells |
Estate Map (Fearn Est [Estate])
A McFarlane Leytack
Mr. Stocks Factor
J Duncan, Auchnacree |
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This name applies to three fine springs at the head of Teygret Burn. There are more Springs of scattered nature near but not regular enough to define & shew like those represented on the Examination. The Fearn Estate Map improperly calls the Burn Whey Wells also & the Est. [Estate] Plan of Auchnacree adjoining terms the Burn Tiger Burn. |
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BURN OF LOWNITY |
Burn of Lownity |
Estate Map (Fearn Est [Estate])
A McFarlane Leytack
Mr. Stocks Factor
J Duncan, Auchnacree |
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A Burn flowing from the East of Pinderachy to the Cruick. Between the water (Cruick) & Lownity B. [Burn] there is a ridge which is called the Shank of Lownity. |
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LEDENHENDRIE |
Ledenhendrie
Ledenhendrie
Ledenhendrie
Ledenhendrie
Ledenhendrie
Leadenhenry
Ladenhenry |
Land of the Lindsays
Accounts & Ballad of Raid of Saughs (quoted "Ledenhendrie" by author of Land of Lindsays)
Mr. Tosh Wellford
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
D McFarlane, Tenant
Estate Map
County Map |
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The Shepherd's house of the Farm of Afflochie the property of Lady Maule. This house & its name are famous in the country from being occupied during the last century by a person who lead the men of Fearn against a Cateran Chieftain or Cattle Stealer, whom he defeated at the Water of Saughs in Lethnot Parish. Several Accounts of this, some under the title of "Ledenhendrie" & a Ballad of the "Raid of Fearn" &c. are, according to the writer of the Land of the Lindsays in the form of spelling adopted. Besides this the Author's extracts from the old Rental of Southesk, to which Ledenhendrie belonged in 1699, shews the name in the same form. There is also "Ledenhendrie's Chain" (Trace 4-26-1) From the numerous accounts of the "Raid of Saughs" the name appears to be well established in its original form, & the Estate Map should not therefore be adopted for the spelling given upon it. |
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AFFLOCHIE |
Afflochie
Afflochie
Afflochie
Afflochie
Afflochie
Auchlochy
Auchlochy
Auchinlochy
Achlochy |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr Mitchell Tenant
Carts of Tenant
Rental of Fearn
Estate Map
County Map
Land of the Lindsays
Coy. [County] Map (Johnstone's) |
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A good Farm steading belonging to Fearn Estate, the property of the Honble. [Honourable] Mrs Maule. There is a good Shooting Lodge here of wood. The name has evidently been corrupted from Auchlochy or Auchinlochy, but it is now adopted, as stated by the Factor, as given in the County Roll. |
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WARD BURN |
Ward Burn
Ward Burn
Ward Burn
Ward |
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
D McFarlane, Afflochie
Co [County] Map (to old houses now away) |
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Applied to a very insignificant streamlet from a place (houses) which formerly stood near the three large trees close to the Burn. The old place of Ward is well known (See Drummore 26-5 Trace 1.) |
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DEUCHAR HILL |
Deuchar Hill
Deuchar Hill
Deuchar Hill
Deuchar Hill |
A McFarlane Leytack
Mr. Marnie
James Duncan Noranpark
James McHardy Gamekeeper |
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The highest & most extensive hill of the Deuchar Estate, as the other Hill to the North East of the mansion is called "Well Hill". Both Hills bearing names are closely grown with fir wood. Deuchar is the property of the Misses Marnie of Deuchar |
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AUCHNACREE |
Auchnacree
Auchnacree
Auchnacree
Auchnacree
Auchnacree |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Black Factor
Land of the Lindsays
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
025 |
A handsome & superior summer residence with well laid out grounds around the house & good farm offices adjoining. Auchnacree is one of four Estates in this Parish. It is near the foot of Pinderachy. Auchnacree Estate is the property of J Burness Esq. of Auchnacree |
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LOCH BRAES |
Loch Braes |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Black Factor
Land of the Lindsays
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
025 |
A natural brae falling to a hollow partly marshy which divides the Estates of Auchnacree & Deuchar. Part of the Brae is enclosed for plantation which is in course of planting at the present time. The name does not apply east of the pub. [public] Road from the Den south of Auchnacree |
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DEUCHAR |
Deuchar
Deuchar
Deuchar
Deuchar
Deuchar |
Valuation Roll
Estate Maps adjoining Deuchar
Misses Marnies
Land of the Lindsays
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
025 |
The Mansion & its enclosures of the Estate of Deuchar the property of the Misses Marnie. The family who held Deuchar before the present proprietresses is said by the author of the Land of the Lindsays to have been about the oldest in the Co. [County]
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WELL HILL |
Well Hill
Well Hill
Well Hill
Well Hill |
A. McFarlane, Leytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
James Duncan Noranpark
D. McFarlane Afflochie |
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The hill planted with wood immediately to the north east of the Mansion of Deuchar. The highest & most extensive hill with wood upon it on Deuchar is named after the Estate - Well Hill is pretty well known to the older inhabitants of the place, but it is commonly styled the front hill. |
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BALQUHADLY |
Balquhadly
Balquhadly
Balquhadly
Balquhadly
Balquhadlie |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks Factor
County Map,
Land of the Lindsays |
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A fine farm steading on Fearn Estate the property of Lady Maule |
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CROW |
Crow
Crow
Crow
Crowe |
Estate Plan
Mr. C. Gardyne Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Findlay, Overseer
Valuation Roll |
025 |
A small Steading now but formerly larger. It is (or the lands of it) the Home farm of Noranside, the property of J. C. Gardyne Esquire |
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SCHOOL [Fern Den] |
School
School
School |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr Tosh, Wellford |
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The Parochial School of Fearn situate in the Den of Ferne and near the Church. There is but one school besides this in the Parish - at Windsor |
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SCHOOL [Fern Den] |
School
School
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Valuation Roll
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr Tosh, Wellford |
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The Parochial School of Fearn situate in the Den of Ferne and near the Church. There is but one school besides this in the Parish - at Windsor |
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DRUMCUTHLAW [hill] (Stone Cists and Urns found here) |
Drumcuthlaw (Urns & Cists found)
Drumcuthlaw (Urns & Cists found)
Drumcuthlaw (Urns & Cists found)
Drumcothlaw |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr. Findlay Overseer
New Statistical Account |
025 |
"Until very lately three Laws were visible in the Parish - Hilton, Windsard & Drumcothlaw. The materials of the two last (See "Law" 26-14-1) have been removed. Many Urns & some of them entire, have been dug up in the vicinity of the last, which allows a conjecture there may have been some fighting on the adjacent fields." N. Statl [New Statistical] Account.
"Drumcuthlaw" is well known. It is a high ridge along the top of which the Ph. [Parish] Road passes. It belongs to Noranside Estate. There is not any personal authority in the parish who remembers the Urns &c being found here, but the law is said by persons acquainted with its history to have been the place where such were found - No remains of an artificial hillock are to be seen on Drumcuthlaw at the present time. |
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[Note]
"The district of Fearn so far as known
has little to boast of in the way of prehistoric traces,
though a few warlike remains & the names of places
would favour the supposition
of the parish having been the scene
of some unrecorded engagement
The discovery of Stone Coffins and Urns in
various parts, particularly at a place called Drumcuthlaw,
or the "law of the battle ridge", and the existence of large
rude stones at Haerpithaugh (i.e. "the boundary haugh of
the pit or grave) having much the appearance of bound or
march stones, would imply something of this sort."
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NORANSIDE |
Noranside
Noranside
Noranside
Noranside |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Gardyne Pr. [Proprietor]
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
025 |
The Mansion house of the Estate of this name is the property of J.C. Gardyne Esq [Esquire]. There are offices garden & ornamental grounds adjacent. The ornamental ground on the east enclosed by the belt of planting & on the west by the woods is tilled but it should be shewn as policies or ornamental grounds of the Mansion. |
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BRANDY DEN |
Brandy Den
Brandy Den
Brandy Den
Brandy Den |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Jervise's Memorials |
025 |
A famous Den in the Annals of the Parish in connexion with Goblins Ghaists and &c of Fearn. There is a fine well in this Den. |
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FARMERTON |
Farmerton
Farmerton |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Valuation Roll |
025 |
A farm steading belonging to Noranside Estate often spoken of in reference to Brandy Den. |
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DUBB |
Dubb
Dub |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr Tosh, Wellford
County Map |
025 |
Another name frequently mentioned as important in the history of the Ph. [Parish] by the "Land of the Lindsays" in connexion with Lordships &c. The old houses of Dubb stood where the trees are in this field - Dubb is well known in the Parish. |
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COURTFORD BRIDGE |
Courtford Bridge
Courtford Bridge
Courtford Bridge
Coortford
Courtfoord |
Estate map,
Mr. Gardyne Pr. [Proprietor]
Valuation Roll
Land of the Lindsays
Estate Map of Glenogil |
025 |
A County Bridge of one arch over the Noran. The name, according to tradition, is derived from a member of the house of Deuchar, - A small Mansion & Estate in the immediate neighbourhood. A dwelling on the Fearn side of the River Noran is also known by this name, but it is unnecessary to repeat it. |
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DRUMCUTHLAW [farm] |
Drumcuthlaw |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr. Findlay Overseer
New Statistical Account |
025 |
A cothouse on Noranside the property of Mr Gardyne. |
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CHURCH [Fern Den] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Wilson
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr. Tosh, Wellford |
025 |
A small building in Fearn Den. There are sittings for about 200 or 250. |
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MANSE [Fern Den] |
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Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr. Tosh, Wellford |
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The Manse, upon the same authorities is to the south of the Church with the Grave Yard between. It is a good house with offices garden & Glebe Land attached. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Harris, Incumbent, Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Wilson Assistant & occupier. |
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FEARN |
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr Wilson
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr. Tosh, Wellford |
025 |
A small building in Fearn Den. There are sittings for about 200 or 250. The Manse, upon the same authorities is to the south of the Church with the Grave Yard between It is a good house with offices garden & Glebe Land attached. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Harris, Incumbent, Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Wilson Assistant & occupier |
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LITTLE DEUCHAR |
Little Deuchar
Little Deuchar
Little Deuchar |
Misses Marnies Proprietors
John McFarlane, Tenant
Tenant's Carts |
025 |
A name transferred from the old houses of Little Deuchar, which stood, formerly, to the north of the present dwellings at the small plantation on & near to the Ph. [Parish] Boundary |
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FERN DEN |
Fearn Den
Fearn Den
Fearn Den
Fearn Den
Ferne Den
Ferne Den
Fern Den |
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr. Tosh, Wellford
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
Land of the Lindsays
Ballads of the "Ghaist of Ferne Den"
A.W. Myles Esqre., County Clerk, Forfar |
025 |
The author of the "Land of the Lindsays", speaking of the Manse & Kirk of Fearn, says they are "beautifully situated on an isolated hillock in the middle of a romantic den, which, although now rendered lovely by the attention which the present venerable minister &c. has bestowed upon it, was an uncultivated wild at the beginning of this century shaded only with brushwood among which the hazel and the arn, or alder, predominated. The Den is famous, like Brandy Den, in connexion with Ghaists or Goblins of which several rhymes have been made. The extent of the Den may be seen from the slopes which enclose it. |
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GHAIST STANE |
Ghaist Stane
Ghaist Stane |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster |
025 |
The "Ghaist Stane" (on the authorities opposite) formerly well known is becoming little known from the stone having been recently blasted in making the Dike it now forms a part of, but it may be observed in the wall as a huge stone much larger than those beside it in the Dike. It does not project now from the side of the Road. |
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NORANPARK |
Noran Park
Noran Park
Noranpark
Noranpark |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr. Tosh, Tenant |
025 |
An out-farm now of "Wellford" the property of James Carnegie Gardyne Esq. This name appears mostly in two words, but it has been adopted in one word following the form in which the name of the Estate Noranside, in one word, generally & indeed always appears. |
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HAERPIT HAUGH |
Haerpit Haugh
Haerpit Haugh
Haerpit Haugh |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Tosh Wellford
Mr. J. Duncan Auchnacree |
025 |
A little haugh adjoining the Noran on the lands of Noranpark. In the "Land of the Lindsays" the following is said with reference to large stones in the Haugh of which only one now remains, and this appears more like a natural rock than a loose stone placed there. - "The district of Ferne, so far as known, has little to boast of in the way of prehistoric traces, though a few warlike remains, and the old names of places, would favour the supposition of the parish having been the scene of some unrecorded engagement. The discovery of Stone Coffins & Urns
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"in various parts, particularly at a place called Drumcuthlaw or the "Law of the battle ridge" and the existence of large rude stones at Haerpit Haugh ( i.e. 'the boundary haugh of the pit or grave'), having much the appearance of bound or march Stones would imply something of this sort."
Land of the Lindsays
There is nothing whatever known of these stones or stone besides what appears above. The Haerpit Haugh appears in the quotation above as the author gives "Haerlaw" to an object in the vicinity of the Castle of Finhaven. The Haugh name is well known but it does not appear in the documents of the Estate referred to. |
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WELLFORD |
Wellford
Wellford
Wellford
Wellford
Wellford |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr Tosh, Tenant
County Map
Land of the Lindsays |
025 |
A good farm steading situated on a bank above the Noran over which there is a good stone bridge at this place. The farm is well known in connexion with a fine spring called "St. Ninian's Well". Wellford belongs to Noranside Estate the property J.C. Gardyne Esq. |
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TRUSTA |
Trusta
Trusta
Trusta
Trusto |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Stocks Factor
Land of the Lindsay's |
026 |
A shepherd's house & some small ruins connected belonging to extensive hill grazings let under the name off the Estate of Fearn the property of Lady Maule. |
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PAPHRIE BURN |
Paphrie Burn
Paphrie Burn
Paphrie Burn
Paphrie Burn
(Burnfoot of Paphrie)
Pelphrie Burn
Burn of Peffry
Paphry
Paphrey Burn |
A. McFarlane, Laytack
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
W. Gibb Gamekeeper
D. Mill Shepherd
Valuation Roll (Menmuir Ph. [Parish])
County Map
Estate Map of Fearn
Land of the Lindsays
Estate Plan of Rome |
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This stream of which the name is well known, rises in this Parish near "Afflochie", & flows through an artificial cutting in a marshy hollow south of Trusta at the northern bottom of "Drummore". The mode of spelling is adopted from the form given to a property in Menmuir Ph. [Parish] named after the stream. Paphrie Burn flows to "West Water" dividing Lethnot & Menmuir a great part of its course. |
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LEDENHENDRIE'S CHAIR |
Ledenhendrie's Chair
Ledenhendrie's Chair
Ledenhendrie's Chair
Ledenhendrie's Chair
Ledenhendrie's Chair
Ledenhendrie's Chair |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Tosh, Wellford
Mr. Mitchell, Afflochie
A. Mcfarlane, Laytack
J. Duncan, Auchnacree
D. McFarlane, Afflochie |
026 |
This name applies to a ledge of rock at the extremity of a ridge above the Paphrie, on the north side. It takes its name from a place in the neighbourhood which was occupied by a person famous for having defeated some Chieftan raider or robber in Lethnot at the well known "battle of Saughs". This person - Macintosh of Ledenhendrie - was according to the "Land of the Lindsays" afterwards saved from a treacherous ambush by hiding in the rock which has since been called "Ledenhendrie's Chair", and is, as well as the history of its origin, now well known (See Ledenhendrie Authorities for Trace 25-4 - The Battle or Raid of Saughs is mentioned by the author of the Land of the Lindsays as "the most important historical tradition of Ferne" and Macintosh of Ledenhendrie, as leader in that affair against the Raiders, is a name cherished in the countryside at the present time. The date of the encounter is variously fixed from 1703 to 1711 which the writer mentions |
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[Note]
Ledenhenrie's Chair
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TOLLO HILL |
Tollo Hill
Tollow Hill
East & West Tollo Hill |
A. McFarlane Laytack
County Map
Estate Map |
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Properly this is but a part of Drummore, but according to the personal authority quoted, this part of Drummore formerly derived the name Tollo or Tollow Hill from a small Hill farm which stood on the northern face next the Paphrie. It was immediately below the western extremity of the top (shewn on Trace) where a slight but remarkable gap in the drum or ridge of the feature takes place, and hence, it is supposed, the Eastern part of Drummore, extending to the Ph. [Parish] Boundary, took a separate name from belonging to & being near the farm of of Tollo or Tollow. Respecting the distinctins East & West Tollow on Estate Map there is no information to be had of such being used by the oldest inhabitants of the place. Tollo Hill is but barely recognised & only by the person quoted who is well acquainted with the Hill names of Fearn |
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BEATTIE'S CAIRN |
Beattie's Cairn
Beattie's Cairn
Beattie's Cairn
Beattie's Cairn |
Mr. Will writer Brechin
John Watson, Ledmore
George Milne Balhall
Land of the Lindsays |
026 |
"It was also on the lands of Balhall, but on the northern confines of the property, that an unfortunate hind, of the name of Beattie, expiated the crime of perjury in true feudalic manner. Whether the affair occurred during the time of the Ogilvy's, the Lindsays, or whom, is not recorded, but the tradition has countenance from the fact of a barrow and patch of ground still existing, known by the name of Beattie's Cairn and the Missworn Rig"
Land of the Lindsays.
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MANSWORN RIG |
Mansworn Rig
Mansworn Rig
Mansworn Rig
Mansworn Rig
Missworn Rig |
Mr. Will Writer
John Watson
George Milne
Old Stat: [Statistical] Account
Land of the Lindsays |
026 |
"It was also on the lands of Balhall, but on the northern confines of the property, that an unfortunate hind, of the name of Beattie, expiated the crime of perjury in true feudalic manner. Whether the affair occurred during the time of the Ogilvy's, the Lindsays, or whom, is not recorded, but the tradition has countenance from the fact of a barrow and patch of ground still existing, known by the name of Beattie's Cairn and the Missworn Rig" Land of the Lindsays. These names are well known on the Menmuir side. The first applies to a pile of Stones similar to those on 26-2 (Menmuir) the other to the ridge on which it is situated. |
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"There is one barrow detached from the rest which is
called Beattie's Cairn & the place the Mansworn Rig i e the
perjured land - There is a tradition which agrees with this
appellation & affords a striking picture of the spirit of ancient times
The lairds quarrelled about their Marches & witnesses were brought to
swear to the old boundaries, One of these Chieftains, provoked to hear
his opponents servant declare on Oath, that he then stood on
his masters ground, pulled a pistol from his belt & shot him dead
on the spot. It was found that to save his conscience he had Earth
in his shoes brought from his lairds land" - Old Stat: Acct [Statistical Account] |
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DRUMMORE |
Drummore
Drummore
Drummore
Drummore
Dromore
Ward of Tollow Hill
Drummor |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
Andrew McFarlane, Laytack
William Gibb, Gamekeeper
Estate Map
County Map
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
026 |
A remarkable drum or ridge of the lower part of the hills of this Parish & separated from them by the hollow through which Paphrie Burn flows. To the south-east there is also Drumbeg (from beag G. [Gaelic]) "the little ridge". There is a remarkable high pole standing on the west end of the Drum which is like a Flag staff, but it appears from Mr McFarlane's statement to have been an object erected more as a land mark. The Co. [County] Map evidently derives the name Ward of Tollow Hill from the old place of Ward - see Ward Burn 6.25-4 |
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DRUMBEG |
Drumbeg
Drumbeg
Drumbeg |
Mr. Mitchell Afflochie
Andrew McFarlane
James Duncan Gardener Auchnacree |
026 |
The smaller ridge, as the name indicates, which runs parallel with Drummore on the south-east. Both belong to Fearn Estate and although Drumbeg is equally well known it is, like other important names, omitted on the Estate Plan. |
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GREENS OF SHANDFORD |
Greens of Shandford
Greens of Shandford
Greens of Shandford |
Mr. Stocks Factor
Mr. Dalgetty, Shandford
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BREWSTON |
Brewston
Brewston
Brewston
Brewston |
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr. Dalgetty Shandford
Mr. Anderson, Balquharn
Estate Plan of Fearn |
026 |
Some cot houses on the Ph. [Parish] Boundary adjoining the lands of Bogton in the Menmuir Parish. Brewston belongs to Fearn Estate the property of Lady Maule. (See Burnhead on the other side) |
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BALQUHARN |
Balquharn
Balquharn
Balquharn
Balquharn |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Land of the Lindsays |
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A good farm steading the property of Lady Maule. |
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SHANDFORD |
Shandford
Shandford |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Land of the Lindsays |
026 |
Another steading similar to the above & situated to the north east. It is Lady Maules property. |
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BURNHEAD |
Burnhead
Burnhead
Burn Head |
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr Dalgetty, Shandford
County Map |
026 |
An old & well known name applying to cot houses on Shandford farm. This name, like Craigiebrae & Brewston, though widely known in the locality does not appear on the Fearn Estate Plan. |
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CRAIGIEBRAE |
Craigiebrae |
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr Dalgetty, Shandford
County Map |
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A pendicle formerly but now merely a cot-house of Shandford. (See above). |
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BOGTON BURN |
Bogton Burn
Bogton Burn
Bogton Burn |
Estate Plan
David Robertson
James B.M. Strachan |
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A small stream in the North East of the parish & forms the boundary between Menmuir & Fearn parishes for a short distance |
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CRUICK WATER |
Cruik Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruick Water
Cruik & Cruick W. [Water] |
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
Old Statl. [Statistical] Account
Fullartons Gazetteer
Estate Map of Fearn
Estate Map of Careston
Philips Co. [County] Atlas of Scotland
Valuation Roll (Cruick Mill, Menmuir)
Estate Map of Auchnacree
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster
Mr Black, Factor
County Map |
026 |
A little River which has its source in this parish from the range of Hills on the north-western boundary. It flows to the North Esk which it joins near Stracathro. |
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AULD MILL |
Auld Mill
Auld Mill
Auld Mill
Ferne Mill or Mill of Ferne
Old Mill |
Estate Map
Mr. Stocks Factor
Mr Anderson, Balquharn
Land of the Lindsays
County Map |
026 |
This is generally considered to have been the Old Mill of Fearn, but, upon the personal authorities quoted, it has not been designated otherwise than the name authorised, - Auld Mill. It is now occupied by Cotters of Balquharn farm. |
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DUNKELD RIGS |
Dunkeld Rigs
Dunkeld Rigs
Dunkeld Rigs
Dunkeld Rigs |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Stocks Factor |
026 |
An old & well known name important in the history of the Parish from being named after the ancient Diocese to which it belonged - Dunkeld. The author of the " Land of the Lindsays" describes it as "a piece of land consisting (originally) of about 5 acres Scots measurement a little to the East of the Kirk". |
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BOGGIE |
Boggie
Boggie
Boggie |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks, Factor |
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A farm steading of Fearn Estate the property of Lady Maule. |
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BALMADITY |
Balmadity
Balmadity
Balmadity
Balmadity
Balmadity
Balmaditty |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks Factor
Land of the Lindsays
County Map
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
026 |
A good Farm steading near the point where the Cruick passes out of this Parish. Balmadity is the property of Lady Maule. |
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REDFORD |
Redford
Redford
Redford
Redford |
Estate Map
Mr. Stocks Factor
Mr. Robertson Schoolmaster
County Map |
026 |
A row of dwellings occupied by Cotters. It belongs to Fearn Estate the property of Lady Maule. |
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WEIRIS WOOD |
Weiry's Wood
Weiry's Wood
Weiry's Wood
Weiry's Wood
Woods of Weiris
Weiris Wood |
Mr. Tosh, Wellford
Mr. Doig Hilton of Fearn
Mr Buick, Vane
Mr. Airth Windsor
Plan of Brechin Feus
Estate Plan of Fearn |
026 |
An old wood with some stunted or underwood trees remaining at the present time. These underwood trees, broom, and Rough Pasture form the character it bears now. The name, which is widely known, is still designated a wood - "Weiry's Wood" - See "Roughmount Wood" which is similar to this |
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WEIRIS BURN |
Weiris Burn
Weiris Burn
Weiris Burn
Weiris Burn
Weiris Burn
Wiras Burn |
Plan of Brechin Feus
Mr. Peter Gordon Careston
Mr. Airth Windsor
Mr. D. Stewart Hillhead of Careston
Estate Plan of Fearn
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
026 |
This name is recognised on the Parish of Fearn as the head of the stream, and as its head is now of considerable extent by artificial means beyond its former natural head, the name should not be applied beyond the limits written on Trace |
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WINDSOR |
Windsor
Windsor
Windsor
Windsor
Windsor |
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
Mr. Stocks Factor
Plan of Brechin Feus
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A good farm steading the property of Lady Maule. A part of the Old Drove Road called the "Cattle Rake" passes Windsor - See name written to this part of Old Road, & see N. [Name] Sheet of Careston Parish. |
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School |
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Miss Keith Teacher
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster (Ph) [Parish] |
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VANE |
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Vane
Vane
Vane |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Tenant's Carts |
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A good farm steading on Fearn Estate the property of Lady Maule. This farm takes its name from the old Castle of Vane situated to the South on the side of Noran. |
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HILTON OF FERN |
Hilton Of Fearn
Hilton Of Fearn
Hilton Of Fearn
Hilton
Hillton
Hilton of Fern |
Rental of Fearn
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr Keir, Waterston
Valuation Roll
Estate Map
A.W. Myles Esqre., County Clerk, Forfar |
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A good farm Steading generally used as adopted on the Examination Trace in order to distinguish it from the Hillhead of Careston in the adjoining Ph. [Parish] - which see. |
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Noran Water |
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For authorities and description See the N. [Name] Sheets of the Parish of Careston. |
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ROUGHMOUNT WOOD |
Roughmount Wood
Roughmount Wood
Roughmount Wood
Roughmount Wood
Roughmount Wood |
Lease of Windsor Farm
Mr. Airth, Tenant Windsor
Mr. Doig Hilton of Fearn
Mr. Tosh Wellford
Mr Buick Vane |
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An old wood at present partly in Rough ground, part in whins & part in scattered fir trees. It is always styled a wood like "Weiry's Wood" (which see) although there is no regular wood remaining. Lady Maule is the proprietress. Roughmount does not extend to the west side of the Parish Road going north from the Cattle Rake (Trace 2). |
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For authorities and description see Careston Ph. [Parish]. In this Parish the Old Cattle Rake is of considerable width at Windsor which is the only part of Fearn the name is identified to it, although it is believed that the Stat [Statute] Labour Road to Wellford, at the Bridge over the Noran, is the continuation of the Old Drove Road - the Cattle [Rake] |
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VANE CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Vane Castle (In Ruins)
Vane Castle (In Ruins)
Vane Castle (In Ruins)
Vane Castle (In Ruins)
Vayne Castle
Vain Castle
Vain Castle |
New Statistical Account
Mr Stocks Factor
Mr Robertson, Teacher
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Jervise's Memorials
Fullarton's Gazetteer
County Map |
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"The Castle of Vane by all tradition was appropriated by Cardinal Beaton for the residence of a lady Vane probably a corruption of Bane, or Bain signifying White or Fair. The Castle (now a ruin) is situated on the brink of a romantic little den, the channel of the Noran. The name of Tammy's Hole or Cradle is still given to a deep pool in a dark cavern of the channel, in reference, it is said to the loss of a child of his by the same lady" New Statl. [Statistical] Account.
"Popular tradition ascribes the erection of the Castle of Vayne, or the Old Manor House of Ferne to Cardinal Beaton, whither he is said to have resorted 'for less consistent purposes than his vow of celibacy', and a deep black pool in the Noran near the Castle is called Tammy's Pot, from a story that one of his sons, whom
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"At Vayne, on the North side of the Noran
overlooking a singularly picturesque part of the
river, the more modern lords of Ferne had a
residence, for there the ruins of a pretty large
baronial building are still to be seen - The
Castle of Vayne was built by the Lindsays & from
them the barony passed to the Carnegies of Southesk"
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"he had by a Lady Vane, fell over the precipice and was drowned there. Such is the tale; but, as shewn in tracing the history of the transmission of the barony of Ferne, Beaton never had any proprietary interest in the parish &c. &c."
Land of the Lindsays.
The Walls of the Ruins are almost their original height as they at present stand, but they are gradually crumbling away or downwards. Remains of the tower at the south-west corner of the building are tolerably entire near the foundation. The square portion of the Castle on the N. [North] East, which is stroked on the Examination Trace, has a vault with an arched ceiling or roof, and this is the only part of the Ruins of Vane Castle having a roof covering remaining. No roofing whatever remains of the proper roof of this Castle. |
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ST. NINIAN'S WELL |
St. Ninian's Well
St. Ninian's Well
St. Innen's and St Ninian's Well |
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Mr. Robertson, Schoolmaster
Land of the Lindsays |
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"There is no fountain in the immediate vicinity of the church (Fearn) bearing the name of any saint; but at Wellford, a mile to the South West, a spring is called St. Innen's, which is probably a corruption of the name of St. Ninian, the apostle of the Picts, to whom, in Romish times, the Kirk may have been inscribed, for no field or knoll near Wellford bears any name which would lead one to suppose that a chapel had ever stood there, though within the last half century there were two or three large rude boulders near by" (alluding either to the Haerpithaugh stones or those at Vane Castle) "which were called Druidical Stones." Land of the Lindsays.
The common tradition respecting this spring, which is the finest in the countryside, is that the saint baptized at it at stated times when great numbers attended. The customary form of the name in speaking is more like Ninnens or
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[Note]
"Towards the latter end of the 4th Century,
ere yet the little kingdom of Dalriada had a
being, a youth, the son of a British Prince of
Cumberland, visited Rome during the Pontificate
of Damasus, elected Bishop of Rome AD 366.
Young Nynias, or Ninian, remained there till
the succession of Siricius to the Popedom AD 384
who according to Bede finding the young Briton
trained in the faith & mysteries of the truth,
ordained him & sent him as a Christian Missionary
to preach the faith in North Britain. This is
the celebrated British Bishop St Ninian, or
St Ringan as he is more frequently styled in
Scotland where numerous Churches, Chapels,
Holy Wells as also caves & other localities
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Ninians than Innens. Throughout the district the name is well known. It is situated near "Wellford" farm, on the Estate of Noranside, and issues from a Rock on the roadside. St Ninian being according to authorities an Apostle of the Picts the character of writing has been adopted to the Well for that era. |
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STANDING STONE [nr Vane Castle] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
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Mr. Tosh, Wellford
New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
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"It is enough to mention that one stone remains to shew that a Druidical Circle once stood a little to the North East of the Castle of Vane." New Statl. [Statistical] Account.
The Stone stands in a field, known as the Standing Stone Field or Park, on the farm of Vane. It is not more than 3 feet high & about 2 feet wide & is firmly fixed in the ground. Upon the authority of Mr Buick, who has it from his predecessors in Vane, there were other stones here formerly & the one which remains is by the people of the place looked upon as of great age, or as an object of more interest than the common stones for cattle in different places in this neighbourhood. There is no more information to be had of this stone in the parish. |
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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 |
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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 |
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KELPIE'S FOOTMARK |
Kelpie's Footmark
Kelpie's Footmark
Kelpie's Footmark |
Land of the Lindsays
Mr Tosh Wellford
Mr Buick, Vane |
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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. |
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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
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LAW |
Law
Law
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Law
Law
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Law |
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
Land of the Lindsays
Mr. Airth Windsor
Mr. Buick Vane
Mr. Doig Hilton of Fearn
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster |
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"Until very lately three Laws were visible in the Parish - Hilton Windsard & Drumcoth Law. The materials of the last two have been removed. Many Urns & some of them entire, have been found in the vicinity of the last which allows a conjecture that there may may have been fighting on the adjacent fields" New Statl. [Statistical] Account.
"It is certain that nothing has been found on the Law of Windsor or Ferne (as the conspicuous Knoll on the farm of Hilton is indiscriminately called) within the last half century, which in any way relates to prehistoric times, though the appearance of the place seems not only to indicate an artificial origin, but has much of the peculiarity of the conical-shaped barrows. These ancient sepulchral tumuli are rare &c" Land of the Lindsays.
The Law which is near Windsor is sometimes referred to as the Law of Windsor though upon the lands of Hilton. It is a mistake in the N. Statl. [New Statistical] Account that the
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LAW |
Law (26-13 Trace 3)
Law (26-13 Trace 3)
Law (26-13 Trace 3)
Law (26-13 Trace 3)
Law (26-13 Trace 3) |
N. Statl. [New Statistical] Account
Mr Airth, Windsor
Mr Buick, Vane
Mr Doig, Hilton
Mr Tosh, Wellford
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster |
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The "Land of the Lindsays" does not mention the west-most Law of Hilton, which is designated the Hilton Law in the N.S. [New Statistical] Account. The latter is not so complete having been broken into on the west as shewn by the representation on Trace (3.26-13). Both Laws are regarded as of the same origin in the locality by the personal authorities quoted, and both are understood to be of artificial construction, which are without distinction generally called Laws in the district. |
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WHISTLEMILL |
Whistlemill
Whistlemill
Whistlemill
Whistle Mill
Whistlemill |
Mr. Stocks, Factor
Mr. Doig Hilton of Fearn
Mr. Keir Waterston
Estate Map
County Map |
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A cot house on the farm of "Hilton of Fearn", the property of Lady Maule. It was formerly a corn mill |
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WHAMMOND'S LOAN |
Whammond's Loan |
See N [Name] Sheet of Careston Ph. [Parish] |
026 |
See Tracings of Careston Parish. Its extent southwards beyond the limits of Careston is to Waterston farmhouse. It a Right of Way in both Parishes |
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WATERSTON |
Waterston
Waterston
Waterston
Waterston
Waterstone |
Estate Map
Valuation Roll
Mr P Gordon Steward
County Map
Land of the Lindsays |
026 |
A good farm steading on Careston Estate, the property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Fife. There is a peculiar Dam formed on the Noran near this for Marcus Mill in the adjoining Parish of Tannadice. |
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STONYHAUGHS |
Stonyhaughs
Stonyhaughs
Stonyhaughs
Stonyhaugh |
Mr Keir, Waterston
Mr. P Gordon, Steward
Mr. M Connachie Careston Schoolmaster
Estate Map |
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A pendicle of Waterston on the opposite side of the Noran. The name is old & well known. |
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Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Afflochie -- 25 -- 4 -- 18
Auchnacree -- 25 -- 8 -- 20
Auld Mill -- 26 -- 9 -- 39
Bruff Shank -- 18 -- - -- 4
Burn of Glenlick -- 18 -- - -- 7
Burn of Slug -- 25 -- 4 -- 15
Burn of Lownity -- 25 -- 4 -- 16
Balquhadly -- 25 -- 12 -- 22
Brandy Den -- 25 -- 12 -- 24
Beattie's Cairn -- 26 -- 1 -- 34
Brewston -- 26 -- 5 -- 37
Balquharn -- 26 -- 5 -- 37
Burnhead -- 26 -- 5 -- 38
Bogton Burn -- 26 -- 5 -- 38
Boggie -- 26 -- 9 -- 40
Balmadity -- 26 -- 9 -- 41
Craig Cairney -- 18 -- - -- 5
Craig of Trusta -- 18 -- - -- 8
Craig Corrie -- 25 -- - -- 13
Crow -- 25 -- 12 -- 22
Courtford Bridge -- 25 -- 12 -- 25
Church -- 25 -- 12 -- 26
Craigiebrae -- 26 -- 5 -- 38
Cruick Water -- 26 -- 9 -- 39
Cattle Rake -- 26 -- 13 -- 46
Differin Burn -- 19 -- - -- 11
Deuchar Hill -- 25 -- 8 -- 19
Deuchar -- 25 -- 12 -- 21
Drumcuthlaw -- 25 -- 12 -- 23
Dubb -- 25 -- 12 -- 24
Drumcuthlaw -- 25 -- 12 -- 25
Drummore -- 26 -- 5 -- 35
Drumbeg -- 26 -- 5 -- 35
Dunkeld Rigs -- 26 -- 9 -- 40
Farmerton -- 25 -- 12 -- 24
Fern Den -- 25 -- 12 -- 27
Fern -- 25 -- 12 -- 2
Glary Burn -- 19 -- - -- 10
Ghaist Stane -- 25 -- 12 -- 27
Greens of Shandford -- 26 -- 5 -- 37
Hill of Garbet -- 18 -- - -- 3
Hole -- 19 -- - -- 10
Highlees -- - -- - -- 10
Haerpit Haugh -- 25 -- 16 -- 29
Hilton of Fern -- 26 -- 13 -- 45
Kelpie's Footmark -- 26 -- 13 -- 52
Laidwinley -- 18 -- - -- 3
Lockart Burns -- 18 -- - -- 7
Leytack -- 25 -- 4 -- 15
Ledenhendrie -- 25 -- 4 -- 17
Loch Braes -- 25 -- 8 -- 20
Little Deuchar -- 25 -- 12 -- 26
Ledenhendrie Chair -- 26 -- 1 -- 32
Law -- 26 -- 13 -- 54
Law -- 26 -- 14 -- 53
Mowats Seat -- 18 -- - -- 3
Month Shank -- 18 -- - -- 5
Mansworn Rig -- 26 -- 1 -- 34 |
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Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
New Moss -- 18 -- - -- 6
Noranside -- 25 -- 12 -- 24
Noranpark -- 25 -- 16 -- 29
Noran Water -- 26 -- 13 -- 45
Old Man -- 19 -- - -- 11
Putney Maol -- 19 -- - -- 12
Peat Hill -- 19 -- - -- 12
Benderrochy -- 25 -- - -- 13
Paphrie Burn -- 26 -- 1 -- 31
Rivenreed -- 19 -- - -- 9
Redford -- 26 -- 9 -- 42
Roughmount Wood -- 26 -- 13 -- 46
Shank of Lownity -- 18 -- - -- 7
Shielhill -- 19 -- - -- 9
Shooting Lodge -- 25 -- 4 -- 18
School -- 25 -- 12 -- 22
Shandford -- 26 -- 5 -- 37
School -- 26 -- 10 -- 44
Saint Ninian's Well -- 26 -- 13 -- 49
Standing Stone -- 26 -- 13 -- 51
Stonyhaughs -- 26 -- 14 -- 56
Taylor Craig -- 19 -- - -- 9
Teygret Burn -- 25 -- 4 -- 15
Trusta -- 26 -- 1 -- 31
Tollo Hill -- 26 -- 1 -- 33
Tammy's Pot -- 26 -- 13 -- 52
Vane -- 26 -- 13 -- 45
Vane Castle (in ruins) -- 26 -- 13 -- 47
Whey Wells -- 25 -- 4 -- 16
Ward Burn -- 25 -- 4 -- 18
Well Hill -- 25 -- 12 -- 21
Wellford -- 25 -- 16 -- 30
Weiris Wood -- 26 -- 10 -- 43
Weiris Burn -- 26 -- 10 -- 43
Windsor -- 26 -- 10 -- 44
Whistlemill -- 26 -- 14 -- 55
Whammonds Loan -- 26 -- 14 -- 55
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