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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CAMPERDOWN HOUSE Camperdown House
Camperdown House
Camperdown House
Camperdown House
James Dickson, Schoolmaster.
Mr Thomas Taylor, Forrester
Valuation Roll 1858
James Dickson Schoolmaster
053 [Situation] In the central portion of the parish
A modern mansion built in the year 1828, having spacious offices within a short distance of the house; so named from Admiral Lord Duncan's victory at the battle of Camperdown in the year 1797.
Now occupied by the proprietor the present Earl of Camperdown.
Nearly adjoining the outoffices of Camperdown House and at the distance of 10 chains west of the House is a small Shed in which is preserved the figure head of the Dutch Admiral's Ship which was taken at the Battle of Camperdown It consists of a collosal wooden figure of a Lion rampant and is kept as a trophy of the victory.

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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53. No. 3 Trace 3

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