Forfar (Angus) volume 50

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/14/50/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF INVERARITY SHEET 38 No. 15. & 16 SHEET 44 No. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 14. 15. & 16. SHEET 45 No. 1. 5. 9. & 13. SHEET 50 No. 3. INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Inverarity -- 3 Bridge-end Cottages -- 21 Bonnyton -- 30 Bractullo -- 43 Bractullo Burn -- 43 Cuttyhaugh -- 11 Church -- 20 Corbie Burn -- 23 Corbie Den -- 30 Corbie -- 34 Cairn (Remains of) -- 35 Carrot -- 41 Carrot Hill -- 42 Cotton of Ovenstone -- 49 Durieburn -- 9 Durie Burn -- 9 Dod Hill -- 51 East Cotton of Kincaldrum -- 18 East Grange -- 19 East Tarbrax -- 29 East Happas -- 39 Fothringham Hill -- 15 Fothringham House -- 25 Fothringham Tile Works -- 26 Grange Mill -- 12 Govals -- 18 Gateside -- 19 Gallowfauld -- 29 Gallowfauld Burn -- 30 Greenordie -- 45 Hillside -- 17 Hornet -- 27 Hatton -- 33 Hatton Cairn -- 34 Hillside of Happas -- 40 Invereighty Bridge -- 11 Invereighty Cottages -- 11 Inverarity Bridge -- 21 Kincaldrum House -- 8 Kincriech Mill (Corn) -- 10 Kincaldrum Hill -- 17 Kincriech -- 19 Kerbit Water -- 22 Keirton -- 22 Kerbit Burn -- 23 Knellock -- 49 Knellock Well -- 49 Leys -- 7 Little Lour -- 15 Labothie -- 33 Labothie Hill -- 35 Lorns Hill -- 40 Lady Park -- 42 Mains of Easter Meathie -- 5 Moss Lands of Meathie -- 5 Mill of Kincaldrum (Corn) -- 7 Muirside -- 18 Manse -- 20 Mill of Inverarity -- 20 Muiryfaulds -- 29 Monikie Burn -- 43 Muir of Lour -- 45 North Bottomire -- 12 New Grange -- 22 North Tarbrax -- 28 Newton -- 32
OS1/14/50/2 [Page] 2 INDEX (Continued) Names of Object -- Page North Happas -- 39 Ovenstone -- 26 Spittal Burn -- 9 Skair -- 10 South Bottomire -- 12 Site of Meathie Church and Grave Yard -- 13 School -- 21 Site of Inverarity Church & Grave Yard -- 25 Seggieden -- 26 Supposed Site of Church and Grave Yard -- 33 South Tarbrax -- 37 South Happas -- 40 The Henroost -- 14 Tarbrax -- 28 Tarbrax T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 31 West Mains -- 7 Wester Meathie -- 10 Washingdales -- 17 Whitemuir Wood -- 28 West Happas -- 39 Whigstreet -- 47
OS1/14/50/3 Inverarity Inverarity Inverarity Inverarity Inverarity Inverarity Inverarity Innerarity Sherriff's list of Parishes New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Acount] Johnston's Co. [County] map Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Oliver & Boyd's Almanack Fullarton's Gazetteer Description of Forfarshire 1682 [Situation] In the southern portion of the Co. [County] Forfar. A parish in the centre of the southern division of Forfarshire; bounded on the north-west by Kinnettles; on the north by Forfar; on the north-east by Dinnichen; on the east by one of the parts of Guthrie; on the south-east by Monikie, on the south by Muirhouses on the S.W. [South West] by Tealing and on the west by Glammiss. In outline it approaches a circular figure and in measurement it is about 4¼ or 4½ miles in diametre. Although consisting principally of a little Strath, or valley yet none of its crowning eminences can claim the name of mountains Ascending gently on almost all sides from this valley the surface rolls upwards to the boundaries in soft hills. The soil in the valley is chiefly alluvial; on the high grounds is extensively a hard loam but in numerous districts is clayey or various Sandstone and gray slate abound and are plentifully worked. - This parish is in the presbytery of Forfar and Synod of Angus and Mearns. - There are no detached portions of [continued on page 4]
OS1/14/50/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/4 Inverarity (Continued) [continued from page 3] of any other parish within this parish, nor are there any detached portion or portions of this parish within or connected with any other parish.
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OS1/14/50/5 MAINS OF EASTER MEATHIE Mains of Easter Meathie Mains of Easter Meathie Mains of Easter Meathie Mains of Meathie Mains of Easter Meathie Alexander Thompson Schoolmaster Alexander Kidd Occupier Samuel Kidd Mains of Easter Meathie Hugh Mitchell North Meathie Val. [Valuation] Roll 1857-8 Revd. [Reverend] G. Loudon Ph. [Parish] Manse 038 [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A farm house with Offices attached occupied by Alexander Kidd & the property of John Watt Esq. residing at St. Andrews.
OS1/14/50/5 MOSS LANDS OF MEATHIE Moss Lands of Meathie Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson Mr. Lawson, Easter Meathie Mr. J. Henry 038 [Situation] In the north end of the parish This name applies to two feilds not yet cultivated.
OS1/14/50/5 [Page] 5 Sheet 38/16 -- Parish of Inverarity -- Trace 4 [Page signed] J.Nish C/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/14/50/7 MILL OF KINCALDRUM (Corn) Mill of Kincaldrum William Mill occupier Rent Receipt for 1857 E. Baxter Esq: Kincaldrum Ho. [House] 044 [Situation] In the N W. [North West] corner of the parish This name applies to a Corn mill attd. [attached] to which is also a farm together with a substantial Farm Steading situated at the North West corner of the Parish.
OS1/14/50/7 LEYS Leys Mr. McGregor of West Mains Mrs. McPherson Mr. Roberts of Kincaldrum Home Farm 044 [Situation] In the N W. [North West] corner of the parish A small cottage on the farm of West Mains, and occupied by Farm labourers.
OS1/14/50/7 WEST MAINS West Mains Mr. McGregor, occupier Mr. Roberts, Kincaldrum Home Farm E. Baxter Esq: Kincaldrum Ho. [House] 044 Situation] In the N W. [North West] corner of the parish A substantial dwelling house with large & commodious outhouses attached, the property of Edward Baxter Esqre.
OS1/14/50/7 [Page] 7 Sheet 44 Plan 2 - Traces 3 5 & 6 - Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/8 KINCALDRUM HOUSE Kincaldrum House Kincaldrum Charles Irvine Postmaster E. Baxter Esq: Kincaldrum Ho. [House] Revd. [Reverend] G. Loudon. Ph. [Parish] Minister Ainslie's Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the NW. [North West] corner of the parish An elegant little Mansion House situated about ¼ of a mile west from the village of Gateside, the property of and occupied by Edward Baxter Esqre.
OS1/14/50/8 [Page] 8 Sheet 44 Plan 2, Trace 6 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/9 SPITTAL BURN Spittal Burn Spittal Burn Spittal Burn Spittal Burn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School Mr. Smith, Grange Mill Val. [Valuation] Roll /57-8 044 [Situation] Forming part of the northern boundary of the parish. A small burn which rises in the woods at the north of the parish, and flowing in a South westerly direction, joins the Kerbet Water.
OS1/14/50/9 DURIEBURN Durieburn Durieburn Durieburn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School Mr. Smith. Grange Mill 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. This name applies to a row of Cottage houses, Situated on the west side of the Turnpike road leading from Dundee to Forfar
OS1/14/50/9 DURIE BURN Durie Burn Durie Burn Durie Burn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School Mr. Smith, Grange Mill 044 [Situation] Running past the northern side of Durieburn (Cottages) A small burn which rises at the north end of the parish, and flowing in a westerly direction joins the Spittal Burn
OS1/14/50/9 [Page] 9 Plan 44.3 traces 1 & 2 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/10 SKAIR Skair Skair Skair Skair Mrs. Bennet, wife of occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School Val. [Valuation] Roll /57-8 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A small house on the farm of Grange Mill, occupied by a farm Servant.
OS1/14/50/10 WESTER MEATHIE Wester Meathie Wester Meathie Wester Meathie Wester Meathie Tack, 1845 Mrs. Adams, wife of occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Val. [Valuation] Roll /57-8 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A good farm house with outbuildings &c. occupied by Mr. Adams, and property of C. Kerr Esq.
OS1/14/50/10 KINCRIECH MILL (Corn) Kincriech Mill Kincriech Mill Kincriech Mill Mr. Gow, occupier Rent Receipt 1858 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish This name applies to a Corn Mill attached to which is a farm steading and a farm attached
OS1/14/50/10 [Page] 10 Plan 44.3 traces 2, 3 & 4 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/11 INVEREIGHTY BRIDGE Inverighty Bridge Inverighty Bridge Inverighty Bridge Mr. Smith, Grange Mill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A stone bridge which crosses the Kerbet Water. It is a Co. [County] Bridge.
OS1/14/50/11 CUTTYHAUGH Cuttyhaugh Cuttyhaugh Cuttyhaugh Mr. Smith Grange Mill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A row of Cottar houses, immediately north of Kincriech Mill, occupied by working people.
OS1/14/50/11 INVEREIGHTY COTTAGES Inverighty Cottages Inverighty Cottages Inverighty Cottages Mr. Smith, Grange Mill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A few small houses, situated north of Inverighty Bridge, and above the turnpike Road. Occupied by working people.
OS1/14/50/11 [Page] 11 Plan 44.3 traces 4 & 5 -- Parish of Inverarity Invereighty Bridge [note] Invereighty adopted to agree with Kinnettles Plans. Invereighty Cottages [note] Invereighty adopted to agree with Kinnettles Plans
OS1/14/50/12 GRANGE MILL Grange Mill Grange Mill Grange Mill Mr. Smith, occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. This name applies to a farm house and offices, a Saw Mill, and a plash Mill. The latter is for the washing of Flax yarn, which is dried in a yard for that purpose
OS1/14/50/12 NORTH BOTTOMIRE North Bottomire North Bottomire North Bottomire Buddymyre Bottymire Rent Receipt 1858 George Winter, Occupier David Norrie, South Bottomire Ainslies Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll of County 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A small farm house with outbuildings &c.
OS1/14/50/12 SOUTH BOTTOMIRE South Bottomire South Bottomire South Bottomire Rent receipt 1858 George Winter, N. [North] Bottomire David Norrie, occupier 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A small farm house with outbuildings &c.
OS1/14/50/12 [Page] 12 Plan 44.3 traces 5 & 6 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/13 Site of MEATHIE CHURCH AND GRAVE YARD Site of Meathie Church Revd. [Reverend] George Loudon. Par: [Parish] Minister Revd. [Reverend A. S. Thomson Parish Schoolmaster Samuel Kidd, Mains of Easter Meathie 044 [Situation] In the north end of the parish The site of a small Church on the farm of Mains of Easter Meathie the property of John Watt Esq: residing at St. Andrews, there are no records or traditions in the locality bearing upon its antiquity. Previous to 1682 the Parish of Meathie was annexed to Inverarity and the Revd. [Reverend] George Loudon is of opinion that it was dismantled before that period - there is no right of way to it. The extent of the old Church is easily traced being indicated by a slight elevated bank formed evidently by debris of the walls. See slight shading on Trace. There was a grave yard around the Church, but it has not been used for several generations past. See Extracts annexed.
OS1/14/50/13 [Page] 13 Sheet 44-4 -- Parish of Inverarity -- Trace No. 1 [Page signed] J.Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/14/50/13A [Page] 13A Meathie Church Lands of the Lindsays page 299. "To the original parish of Inverarity, the adjoining district of Meathie-Lour was added about two hundred years ago. Both were in the diocese of St. Andrews, and, after the reformation, were served by one and the same minister; * and the kirk of Meathie was "ruinous and decayed" even in Guynd's time." [Notation symbol shown against the last two lines - see below at end] * Register of ministers, 1567. Forfarshire Illustrated page 101 "The Parish of Inverarity, of which the estates of Fotheringham constitute the largest part, is formed of the old parish conjoined with that of Meathie. The latter, as a parish, was suppressed and annexed to the former about the middle of the sixteenth century" Fullarton's Gazetteer "The present parish of Inverarity comprehends the ancient and united parishes of Inverarity and Meathie" New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] page 234 "Under this name are comprehended the contiguous and united parishes of Inverarity and Meathie" [Notation mark] The Kirk and graveyard have been identified and marked on trace. The former fell into disuse when the two parishes were annexed, which the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Louden, the present minister, thinks to have been about two hundred years ago. [Initialled] J.K. 2nd Cor: R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/14 THE HENROOST The Henroost The Henroost The Henroost A. S. Thomson Schoolmaster Peter Salmon Little lower A. Anderson Mill of Inverarity 044 [Situation] At the south side of Fothringham Hill. A small ornamental plantation with walks and seats on the home farm of Fotheringham
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OS1/14/50/15 FOTHERINGHAM HILL Fothringham Hill Fothringham Hill Rev. [Reverend A. J. Thomson Schoolmaster P. Salmon Littlelower Revd. [Reverend] G. Louden. Par: [Parish] Minister 044 [Situation] In the north portion of the parish A large wood principally on the farm of Littlelower and the property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham of Fothringham & Tealing. The name applies to the hill, and not to the wood. The hill is covered wood nearly to its base.
OS1/14/50/15 LITTLE LOUR Little Lower Little Lower Little Lour Littlelour Little Lour Peter Salmon Occupier A. Mitchell North Meathie Val: [Valuation] Roll of Parish 1858 Val: [Valuation] Roll of Parish 1856-7 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson Schoolmaster 044 [Situation] In the north portion of the parish. A farm house and offices occupied by Peter Salmon and the property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/15 [Page] 15 Sheet 44-4 -- Parish of Inverarity -- Trace No. 5 [Page signed] J. Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/14/50/17 KINCALDRUM HILL Kincaldrum Hill Mr. Mill, Kincreich Charles Irvine, Postmaster George Tyrie, Washingdales 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish. A wooded eminence situated on the west side of the parish, the property of E. Baxter Esq:
OS1/14/50/17 HILLSIDE Hillside Rent Receipt 1858 John Mill : occupier Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon. Ph. [Parish] Manse 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish. A small farm house with offices &c. attached. The property of E. Baxter Esq:
OS1/14/50/17 WASHINGDALES Washingdales G: Tyrie: occupier Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Manse Val: [Valuation] Roll /57-8 044 [Situation] In the western side of the parish. A good farm house with offices &c. attached The property of E. Baxter Esq:
OS1/14/50/17 [Page] 17 Plan 44.6 traces 2 & 3 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/18 GOVALS Govals Govals Govals Gowels A. Milne, occupier Val: [Valuation] Roll /57-8 Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Parish Manse Ainslie's Co. [County] Map 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish A good farm house with offices &c. attached.
OS1/14/50/18 MUIRSIDE Muirside Muirside Muirside Moorside Rent receipt 1858 James Thornton oc: [occupier] Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the western side of the parish A small farm house with offices &c attached.
OS1/14/50/18 EAST COTTON OF KINCALDRUM East Cotton of Kincaldrum William More, occupier Val [Valuation] Roll /57-8 Revd. [Reverend] G. Loudon 044 [Situation] In the western side of the parish. A small dwelling house with offices and farm attached.
OS1/14/50/18 [Page] 18 Plan 44.6 traces 5 & 6 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/19 KINCRIECH Kincriech Kincriech Kincriech Kincreigh Thomas Milne Occupier Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A farm house with Offices and farm attached, Occupied by Thomas Milne and property of Edward Baxter Esqr.
OS1/14/50/19 GATESIDE Gateside Gateside Gateside Gateside Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Thomas Milne, Kincriech Mr. Thomas McLaren New Grange Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the N. [North] western portion of the parish. A small Village numbering about half a dozen houses situated on the West side of the Trust Road leading from Dundee to Forfar. A room in one of the houses is kept as a Post Office where letters are received from and despatched to Forfar daily.
OS1/14/50/19 POST OFFICE [Gateside] 044 A room in one of the houses [in Gateside] is kept as a Post Office where letters are received from and despatched to Forfar daily.
OS1/14/50/19 EAST GRANGE East Grange East Grange East Grange E. [East] Grange Mr. John Bennet Occupier Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A farm house with offices and farm attached occupied by John Bennet and property of the Earl of Strathmore
OS1/14/50/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 7 Trace 1 & 2
OS1/14/50/20 MANSE [nr Gateside] Manse Ph. [Parish] Revd. [Reverend] George Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A neat and well built house with offices, Vegetable Garden, and Glebe land attached the property and residence for the time being of Revd. [Reverend] George Louden
OS1/14/50/20 CHURCH Church Ph. [Parish] Revd. [Reverend] George Louden, Manse Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A rectangular building situated a short distance S.E. [South East] of the Parish Manse in the centre of a small burying ground. It was erected in 1754 and is seated to Contain 300, Average Yearly Communicants, 320, The officiating Clergyman is the Revd. [Reverend] George Louden.
OS1/14/50/20 MILL OF INVERARITY Mill of Inverarity Mr. David McLaren Occupier Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857-58 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A farmhouse with suitable offices and farm attached, occupied by Mr. David McLaren and property of Captain Fothringham. There was a Corn Mill which stood near to this place at one time from which it has derived its name
OS1/14/50/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 7 Trace 3 Manse [note] [Name Louden has been corrected above line to Loudon]
OS1/14/50/21 INVERARITY BRIDGE Inverarity Bridge Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. David McLaren, Inverarity Mill Revd. [Reverend] G. Louden, Manse 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A stone Bridge of One Arch erected over the Kerbet Water a short distance south of Inverarity Mill
OS1/14/50/21 BRIDGE-END COTTAGES Bridgeend Cottages Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. David McLaren Inverarity Mill Revd. [Reverend] G. Louden, manse 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A few Cottages on the farm of Inverarity Mill Southward of Inverarity Mill
OS1/14/50/21 SCHOOL [nr Mill of Inverarity] School Ph. [Parish] Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Revd. [Reverend] George Louden, Ph. [Parish] Manse Mr. Dewar, South Tarbrax 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A house at the West end of Inverarity Bridge with Schoolmaster's house and usual complement of ground attached The pupils attending, average from 60-90, and receive instructions in Ordinary branches of an English education The Master receives the Maximum Salary together with school fees from the Pupils. South of the Ph. [Parish] School is a Small Sewing School attended by young females. The mistress is a Miss Bell.
OS1/14/50/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 7 Trace 3
OS1/14/50/22 KERBIT WATER Kerbet Water Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Mr. D. McLaren Inverarity Mill Revd. [Reverend] G. Louden, Manse 044; 045; 038 [Situation] Running through the northern portion of the parish. A Stream that rises in Dilty Moss and flows in a Westerly direction till it empties itself into the Dean Water. It takes the name of Kerbet Water at the place where the Corbie Burn joins it and from thense to its source it is called Kerbet Burn
OS1/14/50/22 KEIRTON Keirton Keirton Keirton Kierton Kierton Keirton Keirton Mr. William Robertson Occupier Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Revd. [Reverend] G. Louden, Manse Ainslies Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] 1856-7 Mr. James Jack Tarbrax Mr. Charles Irvine Postmaster 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A farmhouse with office and farm attached occupied by Mr. William Robertson, and property of the Earl of Strathmore
OS1/14/50/22 NEW GRANGE New Grange Mr. Thomas McLaren Occupier Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Valuation Roll 1857-58 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A farmhouse having suitable offices, and farm attached occupied by Thomas McLaren and property of the Earl of Strathmore
OS1/14/50/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 7 Trace 3 - 4 & 5 Kerbet Water [as originally written, note] Kerbit Water adopted to agree with Kinnettles Plan (See remark 11 Kinnettles)
OS1/14/50/23 KERBIT BURN Kerbet Burn Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Ovenstone 044; 045 [Situation] Running through the eastern portion of the parish. A small stream that rises in Dilty Moss and flows in a Westerly direction through the Parish. It gets this name from its source to its junction with Corbie Burn, from thence it is called Kerbet Water. Note. although rising from a drain which communicates with Dilty the name is applied to it from a point where a small streamlet joins it at the parish boundary
OS1/14/50/23 CORBIE BURN Corbie Burn Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson, Ph. [Parish] School Mr. Robert Ramsay, Labothie Silvester Glegg, Hatton 044 [Situation] Running through the eastern portion of the parish. A small stream that rises in the farm of South Tarbrax adjoining the Parish of Tealing and flows in an Easterly and Northerly direction till it joins the Kerbet Water. S. [South] West of Fothringham House
OS1/14/50/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 7 Trace 6 Kerbet Burn [as originally written, note] Kerbit Burn adopted to agree with Kinnettles Plan (See Remark 11 Kinnettles)
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OS1/14/50/25 FOTHERINGHAM HOUSE Fothringham House Fothringham House Fothringham House Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Mr. John Salmond, Land Steward, Revd.[Reverend] G. Loudon, Manse 044 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish A large and Commodious edifice Situated on the North side of the Kerbet Burn, having suitable offices, garden, and pleasure ground attached and surrounded by a small and partially wooded demesne the property and residence of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/25 Site of INVERARITY CHURCH and GRAVE YARD Site of Church Site of Church Site of Church Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Ph. [Parish] School Mr. John Salmond, Land Steward Mr. James Walker, Gardener 044 [Situation] About 6 chains W by S. [West by Southj] of Forthringham House. This name applies to the place where the old Parish Church was erected It stood on a small eminence a few perches West of Fothringham House in the centre of a Burial ground. The church fell into disuse at, or a short time previous, to the present church being built, (1754) There were no remains of the Church left, all Vestges of it were cleared away in improving the grounds about Fothringham House but in order to note the place, its site and that of the Grave Yard is planted with Trees and Shrubs
OS1/14/50/25 [Page 25] Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 8 Trace 1 Inverarity Church [Note] This being the parish Church of Inverarity before the union of this parish with that of Meathie it is right to retain the proper name of the Church.
OS1/14/50/25A [Page 25A] Site of Church at Fothringham House Lands of the Lindsays page 299 "But of the ancient lords of Inverarity there is now no trace, either in ruined castle, or legend, - nay, even the Kirktown, or village in the days of the Lindsays has disappeared, having been supplied by the mansion house of Fothringham, erected on the site of the old Kirktown. An arch or doorway of the old kirk was remaining at a late *{date, and the burial ground is represented {by a mound planted with shrubs, opposite {the west window of Fothringham House" New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] page 234. "The situation of the church generally suggested its own appellation, and that of the whole parish to which it belonged; and it appears to have done so in the present case. For till 1754, when it was built on its present site, the church of Inverarity had, for a considerable period at least, been situated near the present house of Fothringham " &c. &c. *[Refer extract from Land of the Lindsays] The old kirk and burial ground referred to above are marked on trace. The kirk stood in the centre of the burial ground. The extent of the latter is indicated by a red dotted line. [Initialled] J.K. 2nd Cor: RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/26 SEGGIEDEN Seggieden Seggieden Seggieden Seggieden Seggyden Robert Fyfe Occupier Mr. John Salmond Fothringham Val: Roll /57-8 Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Manse Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] About ½ mile E by N. [East by North] of Fothringham House. A farmhouse with offices and Farm attached Occupied by Mr. Robert Fyfe and property of Captain Fothringham
OS1/14/50/26 FOTHRINGHAM TILE WORKS Fothringham Tile Works Mr. Robert Fyfe Seggieden Mr. John Salmond Fothringham Mr. Mitchell, Ovenstone 044 [Situation] About ½ mile S E [South East] of Fothringham House A large Tile work on the south side of the Kerbet Burn worked by and property of Captain Fothringham
OS1/14/50/26 OVENSTONE Ovenstone Ovenstone Ovenstone Ovenstone Ovenstown Mr. Mitchell Occupier Mr. Robert Fyfe Seggieden Mr. Robert Ramsay Labothie Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A farm house with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by Mr. Mitchell, Farmer and property of Captain Fothringham
OS1/14/50/26 [Page] 26 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44 Plan 8 Trace 2 - 5 & 6
OS1/14/50/27 HOSENET Hosenet Hosenet Hosenet Hosenet No. 1. &. 2. David Crabb, occupier Rent Receipt Mr. D. Gall North Tabrax Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish. This name applies to two cottages with a few acres of land attached the property of E. Baxter Esqre.
OS1/14/50/27 [Page] 27 Sheet 44.10 Trace 3 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/28 WHITEMUIR WOOD Whitemuir Wood Whitemuir Wood Mr D. Gall, North Tarbrax Mrs. Duthie 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish A large wood extending from the present Turnpike road to the old Dundee & Forfar road, the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/28 NORTH TARBRAX North Tarbrax North Tarbrax Mr D. Gall, occupier Mr D Alexander, Gallowfauld 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish A stonebuilt one story Dwelling house with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/28 TARBRAX Tarbrax Tarbrax Tarbrax Mrs Dargie, occupier Mr D. Gall, Mr D. Alexander, 044 [Situation] In the west side of the parish. A substantially built dwellinghouse with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/28 [Page] 28 Sheet 44.10 Traces 3 & 6 -- Parish of Inverarity [Page signed] John W. Rider Sapper RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/29 MUIRYFAULDS Muirfaulds Muirfaulds Muiryfaulds Muiryfaulds Muiryfaulds Muiryfaulds Val: [Valuation] Roll 57-8 Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Ph. [Parish] Manse Mr. George Kinnear occpr. [occupier] Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Mr. James Jack Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson Teacher 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A stone built one story house with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/29 EAST TARBRAX East Tarbrax East Tarbrax East Tarbrax Mr D Gall, North Tarbrax Mr D Alexander, Gallowfauld Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon 044 [Situation] At the west end of Gallowfauld A stonebuilt one story Dwellinghouse with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached, the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/29 GALLOWFAULD Gallowfauld Gallowfauld Gallowfauld Mr D. Chalmers, Grocer Mr D Alexander Revd [Reverend] G. Loudon 044 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A small straggling village
OS1/14/50/29 [Page] 29 Sheet 44.11 Traces 1. 2 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/30 GALLOWFAULD BURN Gallowfauld Burn Gallowfauld Burn Gallowfauld Burn Mr D Alexander, Gallowfauld Mr D Wylie, Gallowfauld Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon. Manse 044 [Situation] Running through the western portion of the parish. A small stream which flows from the western boundary of the parish through Gallowfauld (from which it takes its name) into the Corbie Burn.
OS1/14/50/30 CORBIE DEN Corbie Den Corbie Den Corbie Den Mr Silvester Gleg Smith Mr R. Ramsey, Labothie Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon. 044 [Situation] Near the central part of the parish. A wooded Den situated in the centre of the parish, and about 2½ miles long the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/30 BONNYTON Bonnyton Bonnyton Bonnyton Bonnyton Mr D. Kydd.,. occupier Mr J. Martin, Newton Mr Silvester Gleg Smith Val: [Valuation] Roll /57-8 044 [Situation] Near the central part of the parish A substantially built farm house with suitable offices &c attached the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/30 [Page] 30 Sheet 44.11 Traces 2 & 3 [Page signed] J W Rider, Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/31 TARBRAX T.P. [Turn Pike] Tarbrax Toll Bar Tarbrax Toll Bar Tarbrax Toll Bar Sign at Toll Bar Mr. Dewar, South Tarbrax Mrs. Edwards. Toll Bar 044 [Situation] At the SW. [South West] end of Gallowfauld A toll Bar on the turnpike road between Forfar and Dundee. It is the only one in the ph. [parish]
OS1/14/50/31 [Page] 31 Plan 44.11 trace 4 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/32 NEWTON Newton Newton Newton Mr D Kydd, Bonnyton Mr J Martin, occupier & Grieve for Mr Salmond Mr Silvester Gleg, Smith 048 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish. A substantially built Dwellinghouse with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached the property of Captn [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/32 [Page] 32 Sheet 44.11 Traces 5 & 6 -- Parish of Inverarity [Entries for Corbie Burn and North Mains of Happas have been crossed out] [Page signed] J W Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/33 HATTON Hatton Hatton Hatton Hatton Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson. Ph. [Parish] School Sylvester Gleg, Hatton Val: [Valuation] Roll 57-8 Ainslies Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish A farm house with offices &c. attached. occupied by Mrs. Jolly, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/33 Supposed Site of CHURCH & GRAVE YARD Site of Church Revd. [Reverend] A. S. Thompson Sylvester Gleg. Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon 044 Situation] About 19 chains SW. by W. [South West by West] of Hatton This name applies to a place on the South Side of Corbie Den where a church or place of worship at one time existed. It is not known at what time it fell into disuse but it is supposed to have been previous to the Reformation. Sylvester Gleg, Hatton, who dug up a part of the foundation, considers that there was a graveyard attached, as he, when ploughing the land around, found at different times quantities of human bones. The Revd. [Reverend] G. Loudon, supposes this to have been the parish church of Inverarity previous to the erection of the one at Fothringham House.
OS1/14/50/33 LABOTHIE Labothie Labothie Labothie Labothie Labothy Mr. R. Ramsay, occupier Sylvester Gleg, Hatton Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Manse Valn. [Valuation] Roll Ainslies map 044 [Situation] In the S. [South] western side of the parish A farm house with offices &c. attached The property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/33 [Page] 33 Plan 44.12 traces 1 & 2 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/34 CORBIE Corbie Revd.[Reverend] A. S. Thompson. Ph. [Parish] School Val: [Valuation] Roll /57-8 Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon. Ph. [Parish] Manse 044 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish. A few small cottages occupied by farm servants, and property of Capt [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/34 HATTON CAIRN Hatton Cairn David Wilson, Carrot Mr. Mitchel, Ovenstone 044 [Situation] On the SW [South West] side of Labothie Hill A pile of stones on the S. [South] west side of Labothie Hill, the surface of which is covered by a green sward. Its base is about 50 yards in circumference and height about 9 or 10 feet There are no traditions in the neighbourhood respecting this cairn.
OS1/14/50/34 [Page] 34 Parish of Inverarity -- Plan 44.12 traces 4 & 5 [Footnote] Copied from Mr. Early's name sheet [initialled] J.K. 2nd Cor: RE [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/35 LABOTHIE HILL Labothie Hill Labothie Hill Labothie Hill Mr. Ramsay of Labothie David Wilson Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon, Manse 044 [Situation] In the S. [South] western portion of the parish A wooded eminence, a little to the south east of Labothie Farm, and the property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham, of Fothringham
OS1/14/50/35 CAIRN (Remains of) [Labothie Hill] Remains of Cairn Mr. Ramsay, Farmer, Labothie David Wilson 044 [Situation] On the SE [South East] side of Labothie Hill A circular heap of stones nearly level with the ground, situated at the s. [south] east side of Labothie Hill
OS1/14/50/35 [Page] 35 Sheet 44 Plan 12 trace No. 6 -- Parish of Inverarity
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OS1/14/50/37 SOUTH TARBRAX South Tarbrax South Tarbrax South Tarbrax Mr Dewar, occupier Mr D Gall, North Tarbrax Mr D Alexander, Gallowfauld 044 [Situation] In the SW [South West] corner of the parish. A substantially built Dwellinghouse with arable farm, suitable offices &c attached, the property of Capt [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/37 [Page] 37 Sheet 44.14 Trace 3 -- Parish of Inverarity. [Page signed] J W Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/14/50/39 NORTH HAPPAS North Happas North Happas North Happas North Mains of Happas Robert Miller, occupier Charles Orrock. West Happas Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon. Ph. [Parish] manse Val: [Valuation] Roll of Ph. [Parish] /57-8 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A farm house and offices occupied by Robert Miller, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/39 WEST HAPPAS West Happas West Happas West Happas West Mains of Happas Robert Miller, N. [North] Happas Charles Orrock, occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon Val: [Valuation] Roll of Ph. [Parish] 57-8 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A farm house and offices, occupied by Charles Orrock, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/39 EAST HAPPAS East Happas East Happas East Happas East Mains of Happas Robert Miller N. [North] Happas James Davie, occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon Val: [Valuation] Roll of Ph. [Parish] /57.8 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish. A farm house and offices, occupied by James Davie, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/39 [Page] 39 Plan 44.15 traces 2 & 3 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/40 SOUTH HAPPAS South Happas South Happas South Happas South Mains of Happas Robert Miller. N. [North] Happas James Davie, E. [East Happas] Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon, Ph. [Parish] Manse Val: [Valuation] Roll of Ph. [Parish] /57-8 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A farm house and offices, occupied by Peter Cooke, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/40 HILLSIDE OF HAPPAS Hillside of Happas Hillside of Happas Hillside of Happas Hillside of Happas Robert Miller. N. [North] Happas Peter Grant, oc: [occupier] James Davie. E. [East] Happas Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon. 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish. A farm house and offices, occupied by Peter Grant, and property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/40 LORNS HILL Lorn Hill Lorn Hill Lorns Hill Lawrence Hill Lawrence Hill Lorns Hill Lorns Hill Lorns Hill Mr. P. Grant, Hillside of Happas Charles Orrock W. [West] Happas Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon N. Stat. Acct. [New Statistical Account] p. [page] 235 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Ph. [Parish] 57/8 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson J. Henry Game Keeper Mr. James Jack 044; 050 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A wooded hill situated near the boundary of Inverarity and Murroes parishes.
OS1/14/50/40 [Page] 40 Plan 44.15 traces 3 & 5 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/41 CARROT Carrot Carrot Carrot J. Mitchell Occupier Revd. [Reverend] George Loudon Revd. [Reverend] A. Thomson 044 [Situation] In the southern end of the parish A farm house with offices attached occupied by James Mitchell and on the estate of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham
OS1/14/50/41 [Page] 41 Sheet 44.16. -- Parish of Inverarity -- Trace 1 [Page signed] J. Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/14/50/42 LADY PARK Lady Park Lady Park Lady Park Lady Park Revd. [Reverend] A. Thomson James Mitchell Charles Orrock Val: [Valuation] Roll of Parish 1858 044 [Situation] Part of Carrot Hill. An enclosure on the summit of Carrot Hill, now in plantation, the fence round it is now allowed to decay as the park now forms a portion of Carrot Hill, the name is well known in the neighbourhood
OS1/14/50/42 CARROT HILL Carrot Hill Carrot Hill Carrot Hill James Mitchell Charles Orrock James Davie 044 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A hill covered with Fir Wood on the farm of Carrot & lands of Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/42 [Page] 42 Parish of Inverarity. -- Sheet 44.16. Trace 4 [Page signed] J. Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/14/50/43 BRACTULLO Bractullo Bractullo Bractullo Bractullo Bracktullo Bracktullo Bracktullo Bracktullo Bracktullo Bractullo David Maxwell Jnr. [Junior] Revd. [Reverend] A. Thomson Revd. [Reverend] George Loudon Val. [Valuation] Roll of Parh. [Parish] 1858 Mr. Silvester Glegg Mr. J. Henry Mr. James Jack Mr. W. Robertson Valn: [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Baxter Gray Esqre., Springbank, Broughty Ferry, N.B. [North Britain] 044 [Situation] In the southern of the parish close to the boundary A farm house with Offices Offices attached occupied by David Maxwell and on the estate of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/43 BRACKTULLO BURN Bracktullo Burn See Name Sheets for parish of Monikie
OS1/14/50/43 MONIKIE BURN Monikie Burn See Name Sheets for parish of Monikie
OS1/14/50/43 [Page] 43 Parish of Inverarity -- Sheet 44.16. Trace 6. [Page signed] J. Nish C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/14/50/44 [Page] 44 [Blank page]
OS1/14/50/45 GREENORDIE Greenordie Rent receipt for 1858 Mr. Ogilvy, Occupier Valuation Roll 1857-8 Revd. [Reverend] G: Loudon 045 [Situation] In the NE [North East] corner of the parish A small Cottage with suitable outhouses & farm attached, the property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/45 MUIR OF LOUR Muir of Lour Muir of Lour Muir of Lour Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson Schoolmaster Mr. J. Henry Gamekeeper Mr. G. Glegg Whigstreet 045 [Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the parish. A District extending from Whigstreet to North of Parish.
OS1/14/50/45 [Page] 45 Sheet 45 Plan 1 Trace No. 2 -- Parish of Inverarity
OS1/14/50/46 [Page] 46 [Blank page]
OS1/14/50/47 WHIGSTREET Whigstreet Whigstreet Whigstreet Whigstreet Mr. Spark, Schoolmaster Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson, Ph. [Parish] School Johnson's Co. [County] map. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon. Manse 045 [Situation] In the NE [North East] end of the parish A small hamlet consisting of a few cottages, including a Smiths and Carperenter's shop, situated at the east side of the parish.
OS1/14/50/47 ROMAN CAMP Roman Camp See Name Book for parish of Guthrie (Detached)
OS1/14/50/47 [Page] 47 Plan 45.5 trace 1 -- Parish of Inverarity
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OS1/14/50/49 COTTON OF OVENSTONE Cotton of Ovenstone Alexander Paterson James Grant of Knellock Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon. Ph. [Parish] manse 045 [Situation] In the eastern end of the parish A small scattered village at the south-eastern extremity of the Parish the property of Capt. [Captain] Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/49 KNELLOCK Knellock Rent receipt for 1858 James Grant Occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Loudon. Ph. [Parish] Manse 045 Situation] In the eastern end of the parish A substantial cottage with commodious outhouses & farm attached, the property of Capt [Captain] Fothringham, of Fothringham.
OS1/14/50/49 KNELLOCK WELL Knellock Well See Name Sheets for Ph. [Parish] of Monikie
OS1/14/50/49 [Page] 49 Sheet 45 Plan 9 Traces 1 & 4 -- Parish of Inverarity
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OS1/14/50/51 DOD HILL Dod Hill For authorities, see Name Sheets of Monikie Ph. [Parish] 050 [Situation] In the south end of the parish For description see Name Sheets of Monikie parish.
OS1/14/50/51 [Page] 51 Plan 50.3 traces 2 and 3 -- Parish of Inverarity [Volume signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 17th February 1859 C. N. Martin Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/50/52 [Page] 52 [Volume] 50 OS1/14/50 Co. [COUNTY] FO[RFAR] PARISH OF INVERARITY SHEET 38. No. 15 & 16 SHEET 44 No. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 14. 15. 16 SHEET 45 No. 1. 5. 9. & 13 SHEET 50 No. 3