OS1/14/60/57

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HILL of FORMAL Hill of Formal
Hill of Formal
Hill of Formal
Knock Formull
James Mitchell, Teacher
John Ramsey, Newbigging
William Speed, Blairno
County Map
019 A prominent hill feature forming a part of Hill of Wirren.
Fuar Maol, the cold height.
CASTLE OF DENNYFERN (Site of) Castle of Dennyfern (Site of)
Castle of Dennyferne (Site of)
Castle of Dennyfern (Site of)
Castle of Dennyfern (Site of)
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Land of the Lindsays
Rev. [Reverend] F. Cruikshanks
John Ramsey, Newbigging
019 There is nothing known of this more than the name, It has evidently been a building, as stones can still be seen in the track of the foundation, which is quite plain and considerably raised above the level of the ground, It is a perfect circle 50 links in diameter,
"There are the remains of a Druidical Temple at Newbigging near the remains of an ancient Castle or Tower called Dennyfern",
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]

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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Lethnot

Castle of Dennyfern [note]
"The foundations of a square building called the
Castle of Dennyferne, & traces of several dwellings have
from time to time been uprooted in its vicinity, while
Evidences of Ancient tillage are quite distinct in
numerous ridge marks. It is said to have been a Residence
of the Lindsays & the surrounding Cottages to have been
occupied by their Retainers." Land of the Lindsays p. [page] 125

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