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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KINGOLDRUM Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Kincaldrum
Kingoldrum
Kingoldrum
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Sherrifs Returns
Valuation Roll
County Map
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Land of the Lindsays
Estate Plans
Duncan Wilkie Esqr. Factor
024; 031 "The origin of this name seems to be uncertain. It is said to have derived its name from three Gaelic words, signifying the head or junction of the burn of the Drums. It is bounded on the North and East by the parishes of Cortachy & Clova & Kirriemuir; by the parish of Airlie on the South; and by Lintrathen on the West. The surface of the ground everywhere presents an undulating appearance, considerable tracts of level land intervene between ridges of low hills, which are themselves frequently indented. The parish is situated in the braes of Angus and is everywhere abundantly supplied with Water. The principal streams are the Prosen, Melgam and the Carity" - "The New Stat [Statistical] Account."
The parish contains several Antiquities several Tumuli, places where Stone Cists &c were discovered. the ruins of Balfour Castle &c
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