Forfar (Angus) volume 67

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/14/67/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF MAINS AND STRATHMARTINE SHEET 49 No. 7. 8. 11. 12. 15. & 16. SHEET 50 No. 5. 9. 10. 13. 14 & 15. SHEET 53 No. 4. SHEET 54 No. 1. 2 & 3. INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Mains and Strathmartine -- 3 Auchree Quarry -- 17 Americanmuir -- 41 Baldragon Station -- 17 Baldragon -- 18 Baldovan Cottage -- 18 Baldovan Orphanage and Asylum -- 18 Balmydown -- 23 Brackens -- 27 Baldovan Mill (Flour) -- 30 Baldovan House -- 30 Balmuir -- 31 Baldovan Station 33 Balmir Mill (Flour) -- 34 Barns of Claverhouse -- 39 Craig Mill (Flour) -- 18 Clatto Moor -- 19 Church -- 35 Claverhouse Bleachfield -- 39 County Police Station -- 52 Corbiewood Cottage -- 53 Craigie Mill (Flour) -- 59 Dighty Water -- 7 Dundee & Newtyle Railway -- 27 Downfield Tavern -- 33 Downfield -- 43 Den of Mains -- 51 Dighty Water T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 53 Dundee Bleachfield -- 59 Emmock -- 23 East Baldovan Mill (Plash) -- 30 East Balgray -- 46 East Mains -- 55 Fallaws Mill (Corn) -- 9 Fallaws -- 9 Fallaws Burn -- 10 Fithie Burn -- 21 Free Church -- 31 Fair Muir -- 45 Fairmuir -- 45 Fair Muir T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 45 Fountainbleau Mill (Plash) -- 57 Gallowhill -- 10 Gallow Hill -- 11 Gelly Burn -- 48 Greenfield House -- 63 Hillhouses -- 13 Hilltown of Balmuir -- 31
OS1/14/67/2 [Page] 2 INDEX Continued Names of Objects -- Page Harestone Mill (Plash) -- 34 Human Skeleton Found Here -- 42 Honeygreen Mill (Plash) -- 55 Jeanfield -- 5 Kirkton of Strathmartine -- 15 Kirkton Mill (Flax Spinning) -- 16 King's Cross -- 43 Loch Mill (Sawing) -- 15 Little Mill (Disused) -- 47 Longhaugh House -- 57 Longhaugh -- 57 Lower Whitfield -- 63 Maryfield Mill (Plash) -- 15 Myreton -- 23 Manse -- 32 Magdalen's Kirkton -- 44 Manse -- 44 Mains - 47 Mains Castle (Ruins of) -- 49 Mill of Mains (Flour) -- 49 Mains of Fintry -- 51 North Auchry -- 7 North Baldovan -- 21 Site of Nine Maidens' Well -- 20 New Mill of Mains (Corn) -- 55 New Mains -- 59 Old Manse of Mains -- 47 Oak Ward Wood -- 51 Pitempton -- 29 Pitempton -- 29 Post Office -- 35 Rose Mill (Bone Crushing) -- 10 Rose Mill Quarry -- 10 Strathmartine Castle -- 9 Site of Strathmartine Church -- 13 Strathmartine Inn -- 16 School -- 16 South Auchrie -- 17 St. Mary's -- 19 Site of Camp (Supposed Roman) -- 20 Site of Nine Maidens' Well -- 20 School -- 32 South Baldovan -- 32 Site of Claverhouse Castle -- 37 School -- 47 Site of Mains Church -- 48 Sinavey Spring -- 48 Stobsmuir T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 61 Tilehouses -- 13 Trottick Bleachfield -- 35 The Tree of Mains -- 49 Whitewalls -- 25 West Baldovan Mill (Plash) -- 29 West March of Balmuir -- 33 West Balmuir Mill (Plash) -- 34 West Kirkton -- 43 West Mains -- 44 West Balgray -- 45 Waterhaugh -- 53 Whitfield -- 63
OS1/14/67/3 MAINS AND STRATHMARTINE Mains Mains and Strathmartine Mains Ph. [Parish] Strathmartine Ph. [Parish] Mains of Fintry Mains & Strathmartine Mains and Strathmartin Mains and Strathmartin Mains and Strathmartin Mains and Strathmartine Mains and Strathmartine Mains & Strathmartin Mains & Strathmartine Mains & Strathmartine Mains & Strathmartine Sheriff's List of meresmen New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] map Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver & Boyd's Almanack Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McGillvray Free Church Mr Longlands - Schoolmaster Free Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McMatrice Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr Morris - Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Valn [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Valn [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Sir John Ogilvie. Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Simpson Ph. [Parish] Schoolr. [Schoolmaster] Strathmartine 049; 050; 053; 054 [Situation] In the South end of Forfarshire. Two parishes lying near the southern extremity of Forfarshire and united in 1799. The united parish is bounded on the north by Tealing, on the east by Murroes and Dundee, on the south by Dundee and Liff and on the west by Liff and Auchterhouse. Its extreme length from the points on the west and the east where it is first and last touched by Dighty Water is 5¾ miles its extreme breadth in a line due north & south falling upon Hilton is about 3¼ miles The whole surface of the united parish is a beautiful strath rising gently on both sides from a line along the centre to waving heights of less than 400 feet above sea level. The soil has some alluvial or haugh ground and elsewhere is in general a deep fertile black loam superincumbent on gravel clay or rock. The Strath is traversed from end to end right along the middle by Dighty Water and long took from it the name of Strathdighty. The united parish is in the presbytery of Dundee and synod of Angus and Mearns. Patrons The Crown and Mr. Laird of Strathmartine
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OS1/14/67/5 JEANFIELD Jeanfield Jeanfield Jeanfield Jeanfield John Davidson, Farmer Jeanfield John Grant. Miller Fallaws Mill. Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 Mr Simpson 049 [Situation] In the N W. [North West] corner of the parish. A substantially built farm house, with outhouses attached occupied by John Davidson. The property of Col. [Colonel] Laird
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OS1/14/67/7 NORTH AUCHRIE North Auchrie North Auchrie North Auchrie North Auchry Auchry Auchray North farm of David Sharp, occupier William Nicol, South Auchrie Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 Ainslies Co. [County] Map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 049 [Situation] In the western end of the parish. A farmhouse with offices and farm attached Occupied by David Sharp and property of Col [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/7 NORTH AUCHRY [1896] A. W. Myles Esq. County Clerk, Forfar, N. B. [North Britain] 049
OS1/14/67/7 DIGHTY WATER Dighty Water See Name Sheets of Monifieth Parish
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OS1/14/67/9 FALLAWS MILL (Corn) Fallaws Mill (Corn) Fallaws Mill (Corn) Fallaws Mill (Corn) Fallaws Mill (Corn) Fallaws Mill (Corn) John Grant Occupier Robert Reid Miller John Preston, Gallowhill Valuation Roll 1857&8 Ainslie's Co. [County] map 049 [Situation] In the N [North] Western portion of the parish. A small Mill, with granary, kiln &c. situated at the North West corner of the Parish, and driven by Dighty Water.
OS1/14/67/9 FALLAWS Fallaws Fallaws Fallaws Fallaws Mr. Brown Occupier John Grant Miller John Preston Gallowhill Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the parish A small Farm steading, consisting of a substantial cottage with convenient ouhouses, attatched.
OS1/14/67/9 STRATHMARTINE CASTLE Strathmartine Castle Strathmartine Castle Strathmartine Castle Strathmartine Castle Strathmartine House Mr. Pitullo Occupier Mr. Brown Fallaws James Henry, Fallaws Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Ainslie's Co. [County] map 049 [Situation] In the N [North] Western portion of the parish. An elegant and substantial dwelling house with extensive outhouses &c. attatched.
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OS1/14/67/10 GALLOWHILL Gallowhill Gallowhill Gallowhill Gallowhill John Preston Occupier James Henry, Strathmartine Cas. [Castle] Mr. Brown, Fallaws Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A small Farmsteading consisting of dwelling house & outhouses, the Property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/10 ROSE MILL (Bone Crushing) Rose Mill Mr. Rodger Rose Mill James Yeaman Rose Mill Valuation Roll, 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the parish. A mill on the south side of the Dighty Water where bones are ground and mixed with Guano for the purpose of manure for land tillage.
OS1/14/67/10 ROSE MILL QUARRY Rose Mill Quarry Mr. Rodger Rose Mill James Yeaman Rose Mill Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the N [North] Western portion of the parish. A large whinstone quarry near Rose Mill worked by Mr. Caird and property of Col [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/10 FALLAWS BURN Fallaws Burn Fallaws Burn Fallaws Burn James Yeaman Rose Mill Mr. Brown Fallaws Mill Mr Simpson 049 [Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the parish. A small stream passing by Fallaws Mill and running in a Southerly direction till it joins the Dighty Water near Rose Mill
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OS1/14/67/11 GALLOW HILL Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Mr. Simpson Schoolmaster William Stiven Starthmartine Inn John Hodge Baldragon 049 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A slight eminence, a short distance to the east of Strathmartine Castle, it was formerly used as a place of execution by the Barons of that place.
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OS1/14/67/13 Site of STRATHMARTINE CHURCH (Site of) Strathmartine Church (Parish) (Site of) Strathmartine Church (Parish) (Site of) Strathmartine Church (Parish) (Site of) Strathmartine Church (Parish) Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Mr R Lewis, Laborer Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Mr Morris, Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] In the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine This church was removed in 1799 when the Parish was annexed to Mains, on part of the ground where it stood is the burial place of the family of Strathmartine, according to the Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] the Church of Strathmartine was rebuilt in 1779. But the schoolmaster an old man long resident in the parish states that it was built on the site of a very ancient church.
OS1/14/67/13 HILLHOUSES Hillhouses Hillhouses Hillhouses Hillhouses Mr. C. Souter, Grieve Mr Simpson Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] Half a mile NE [North East] of the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine A substantial dwellinghouse with arable farm suitable ofices &c attached the property of Sir John Ogilvie Bart [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/13 TILEHOUSES Tilehouses Mr. Brown Fallaws Mill James Yeaman Rose Mill Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Simpson Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] In the N [North] Western portion of the parish. Two rows of small houses occupied by Agricultural laborers and property of Col. [Colonel] Laird.
OS1/14/67/13 [Page] 13 Sheet 49.12 Trace 4 & 6 -- Parish of Mains & Strathmartine [Page signed] J W Rider Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/14/67/15 MARYFIELD MILL (Plash) Maryfield (Plash mill) Maryfield (Plash mill) Maryfield (Plash mill) Maryfield (Plash mill) Mr James Robinson, Laborer Valuation Roll 1857&8 Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] About ½ mile W. by N. [West by North] of the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine. This Plash mill is situated on the Dighty water a short distance west of Kirkton of Strathmartine, and is worked by Mr Lindsay the property of Col. [Colonel] Laird.
OS1/14/67/15 LOCH MILL (Sawing) Clockmill (Saw mill) Loch Mill Loch Mill Mr James Robinson Valuation Roll Mr. Simpson 049 [Situation] About 15 chains W by N. [West by North] of the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine. This name applies to a Dwellinghouse with small sawmill attached property of Col [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/15 KIRKTON OF STRATHMARTINE Kirkton of Strathmartine Kirkton of Strathmartine Kirkton of Strathmartine Kirkton of Strathmartine Mr Simpson, shoolmaster Mr R Lewis, Kirkton Mill Mr Stevens Strathmartine Inn Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 049 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish. A small village in which the Parish church of Strathmartine originally stood
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OS1/14/67/16 STRATHMARTINE INN [Kirkton of Strathmartine] Strathmartin Inn Strathmartin Inn Strathmartine Inn Strathmartine Inn Strathmartine Inn Mr W Stevens, occupier Signboard Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] At the west end of the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine An Inn situated in the Kirkton of Strathmartine the property of Col. [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/16 SCHOOL [Kirkton of Strathmartine] School (Parochial) School (Parochial) School (Parochial) School (Parochial) Mr Simpson Mr Stevens Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Mr Morris, Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] In the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine This school is in Kirkton of Strathmartine and is attended by about 70 of both sexes. Mr Simpson is the master.
OS1/14/67/16 KIRKTON MILL (Flax Spinning) Kirkton Mill (Spinning) Kirkton Mill (Spinning) Kirkton Mill (Spinning) Kirkton Mill (Spinning) Mr Simpson Mr R Lewis, Laborer Mr Stevens Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the village of Kirkton of Strathmartine This mill is situated Kirkton of Strathmartine and is worked by Mr John Mathie the property of Col [Colonel] Laird and is a Flax Spinning Mill.
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OS1/14/67/17 AUCHRIE QUARRY Auchrie Quarry Auchrie Quarry Auchrie Quarry Auchry Quarry William Nicol, South Auchrie David Sharp, N. [North] Auchrie Sir John Ogilvie Bart (Baronet) Valuation Roll 1857&8 049 [Situation] In the west end of the parish A large whinstone quarry on the farm of North Auchrie, worked by Messrs. Gilchrist and Laird and property of Col. [Colonel] Laird.
OS1/14/67/17 SOUTH AUCHRIE South Auchrie South Auchrie South Auchrie South Auchry William Nicol occupier David Sharp, N. [North] Auchrie Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8. 049 [Situation] In the west end of the parish A farm house with offices and farm attached, occupied by William Nicol and property of Col. [Colonel] Laird of Strathmartine
OS1/14/67/17 BALDRAGON STATION Baldragon Station Baldragon Station Baldragon Station James Robertson, Station Master William Adam, Baldovan Station Mr Simpson 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A house on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway, West of Baldragon Farmhouse kept as a Railway station by the Dundee and Newtyle Railway Company
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OS1/14/67/18 BALDRAGON Baldragon Baldragon Baldragon Baldragon Mr. Gibson Occupier James Robertson, Baldragon Station Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] In the western side of the ph. [parish] A farmhouse with offices and farm attached occupied by Mr. Gibson and property of Col [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/18 CRAIG MILL (Flour) Craig Mill (Flour) Craig Mill (Flour) Craig Mill (Flour) Craig Mill (Flour) George Hill, Miller Mr. Gibson Baldragon Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson 049 [Situation] In the western side of the ph. [parish] A large flour mill built on the North side of the Dighty Water with offices and small farm attached occupied by George Hill and property of Col [Colonel] Laird
OS1/14/67/18 BALDOVAN COTTAGE Baldovan Cottage Baldovan Cottage Baldovan Cottage Baldovan Cottage Miss Inverarity Occupier George Hill Craig Mill Sir John Ogilvie Bart [Baronet] Mr Simpson 049 [Situation] In the western side of the parish A small neat Cottage with vegetable garden attached occupied by Miss Inverarity and property of Sir John Ogilvy
OS1/14/67/18 BALDOVAN ORPHANAGE AND ASYLUM Baldovan Orphanage & Asylum Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Simpson Valuation Roll Mr. Morris Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] At the E. [East] side of Craig Mill This institution is for Orphans & imbecile children, under the patronage of Lady Ogilvie. The establishment consists therefore of two departments, one as an Orphanage and the other as an Assylumn for imbecile children whether orphans or otherwise
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OS1/14/67/19 ST MARY'S St Mary's James Henderson Occupier George Barrie West Mains 049 [Situation] In the western side of the parish. A farmhouse with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by James Henderson and property of Col. [Colonel] Laird.
OS1/14/67/19 CLATTO MOOR Clatto Moor Clatto Moor Clatto Moor Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] "Forfarshire Illustrated" 049 [Situation] In the west end of the parish. "The western part of the parish, called Clatto Moor, is of some note in history. In the progress of the Roman invasion, part of Agricola's army is understood to have encamped on this Moor, which station was subsequently occupied by the Scots under Sir William Wallace, previous to one of his sieges of Dundee; and while here it is said the meal which his army used was ground at the Mill of Fallaws. At a much later period, General Monk occupied the same castrum before his capture and occupation of Dundee in the year 1651. It was from this camp he sent a detachment of his army to Alyth, which surprised and took prisoners several of the nobility and clergy, among whom was the noted James Sharp, afterwards the notorious Archbishop of [continued on page 20]
OS1/14/67/19 Site of CAMP (Supposed Roman) [Clatto Moor] 049 [Situation] In the west end of the parish. "The western part of the parish, called Clatto Moor, is of some note in history. In the progress of the Roman invasion, part of Agricola's army is understood to have encamped on this Moor, which station was subsequently occupied by the Scots under Sir William Wallace, previous to one of his sieges of Dundee; and while here it is said the meal which his army used was ground at the Mill of Fallaws. At a much later period, General Monk occupied the same castrum before his capture and occupation of Dundee in the year 1651. It was from this camp he sent a detachment of his army to Alyth, which surprised and took prisoners several of the nobility and clergy, among whom was the noted James Sharp, afterwards the notorious Archbishop of [continued on page 20]
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OS1/14/67/19A [Page] 19A Close to the north wall of the Churchyard, there was until the year 1824, a row of ruinous farmhouses, in the gable of one of which an ancient monument was built, bearing the figure of a man with a head somewhat resembling that of a hog, and carrying on his shoulder a warlike weapon. A few paces distant at the gate of the schoolmaster's garden, another monument stood, upon which two serpents were sculptured.* These monuments, in connection with a third near Balluderon, which is covered on one side with figures of men on horseback, dogs and serpents, are traditionally considered to refer to a tragical event which occurred - nobody knows when. The story is briefly this:- A farmer of the adjoining mailing of Pittempton, who was blessed with nine comely daughters, sent one of them to a fountain on the south side of the churchyard, as well as the south bank of the Dighty, to fetch him a draught of water. The girl went but not returning quickly, another was despatched to learn the cause of the delay and to expedite the messenger. She did not return either, so another and another was sent, until all the nine sisters were absent on the same errand. Alarmed at the strange occurrence, the farmer went himself, and as he approached the well he saw the whole of his nine daughters lying dead, and two large [continued on page 19B]
OS1/14/67/19B [Page] 19B [continued from page 19A] snakes twining their slimey folds around them. The astounded father stood petrified with horror at the appalling spectacle, but was recalled to consciousness by the hissing of the reptiles, which were preparing to make him their prey also, but a timely flight saved him. The neighbours were assembled, and a young man of the village the lover of one of unfortunate sisters, boldly attacked the serpents and succeeded in wounding both. It was now their turn to seek for safety in flight; and wriggling their way towards the hills, hotly pursued by the youth and his companions, they were overtaken and destroyed at Balluderon near the bottom of the Sidlaw Hills. It is said the three monuments were sculptured and erected in commemoration of this event, which has also conferred celebrity upon the fountain where the sisters where killed, as it still bears from them the name of the "Nine Maidens Well" Extract from Forfarshire Illustrated, page 34. * This stone is now used as a gate post at the entrance to a garden, opposite the East end of the Church-yard. N.B.
OS1/14/67/20 Clatto Moor (Continued) [continued from page 19] St. Andrews, with Messrs. Andrew Auchileck and John Robertson, the former parson, the latter vicar of Dundee. Extract from the "Forfarshire Illustrated" page 35.
OS1/14/67/20 Site of CAMP (Supposed Roman) [Clatto Moor] Site of Camp Site of Camp Site of Nine Maidens Well Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] Mr Simpston, Schoolmaster 049 [Situation] On Clatto Moor In the west end of the parish. This camp was situated about the centre of Clatto Moor, and is, in all probability is the one referred to in "New Stat. acct. [Statistical account]" as "Roman Camp". Sir John Ogilvy pointed out the site of this Camp.
OS1/14/67/20 Site of NINE MAIDENS' WELL Site of Nine Maidens' Well Site of Nine Maidens' Well Site of Nine Maidens' Well Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie Mr Morris 049 [Situation] In western end of the parish & about ½ mile NE [North East] of St. Mary's This well was in a field west of Pitempton but being visited by numbers of people the damage of the crops, the farmer caused it to be closed up.
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OS1/14/67/21 NORTH BALDOVAN North Baldovan North Baldovan North Baldovan North Baldovan North Baldovan Mr. Watt Occupier Mr. Cramond, Myreton John Scott, 'Whitewalls' Valuation Roll 1857&8 Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 050 [Situation] Extreme North end of the Parish. A small cottage with convenient outhouses attatched, the property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/14/67/21 FITHIE BURN Fithie Burn See Name Sheets for Sheet 50 No. 10 parish of Murroes [Situation] Northern Boundary of the Parish.
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OS1/14/67/23 MYRETON Myreton Myreton Myreton Myreton Mireton Mr. Camond, Occupier Mr. Watt, North mains Thomas Brown, Emmock Mr Morris Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] Northern portion of the Parish. A substantial dwelling house with convenient outhouses attatched, the property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/23 BALMYDOWN Balmydown Balmydown Balmydown Balmydown Balmydown Mr. Miller, Occupier David Archer, Mr. Cramond, "Myreton," Mr Morris Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] Northern portion of the Parish. A neat and well constructed farm house with extensive and commodious outhouses attatched.
OS1/14/67/23 EMMOCK Emmock Emmock Emmock Emmock Emock Emmoch Mr. T. Brown "Occupier George Petrie Mr. Cramond Myreton Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 Valuation Roll 1856-7 050 [Situation] Northern portion of the Parish. A substantial Cottage, with convenient outhouses attatched. the Property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
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OS1/14/67/25 WHITEWALLS Whitewalls Whitewalls Whitewalls Whitewalls Whitewalls Mr. Scott, Occupier Mr. Watt, North Baldovan Mr. Cramond, Myreton Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson 050 [Situation] North Eastern portion of the Parish A small cottage with convenient outhouses &c. attatched, the property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/14/67/27 BRACKENS Brackens Brackens Brackens Brackens Valuation Roll for 1858-9 Mr. Simpson, Schoolmaster James Hoy Occupier John Hodge, Baldragon 050 [Situation] On the North of the Village of Pitempton A small Farmhouse, with convenient outhouses attatched. Situated in the immediate vicinity of Pitempton village, the property of Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/27 DUNDEE &. NEWTYLE RAILWAY Dundee & Newtyle Railway See Name Sheets for Sheet 54-5 No.13 Town of Dundee
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OS1/14/67/29 WEST BALDOVAN MILL (Plash) West Baldovan (Plash Mill) West Baldovan (Plash Mill) West Baldovan (Plash Mill) West Baldovan (Plash Mill) William Taws, occupier J Thompson, Baldovan Mill George Webster, East Baldovan Valuation Roll 1857&8 Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] 050 [Situation] On the North of the Village of Pitempton This name applies to a plash mill situated on the Dighty water a short distance north of Pitempton, the property of Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/29 PITEMPTON [house] Pitempton Pitempton Pitempton Pitempton Pitempan Potempton Mr John Stuart, occupier William Ritchie, Pitempton Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Free Ch. [Church] Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 Ainslie's Co. [County] map 050 [Situation] In the central portion of the Parish and North of the Village of Pitempton A one story house with arable land suitable offices &c attached the property of Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/29 PITEMPTON [village] Pitempton Pitempton Pitempton Pitempton Pitempan Mr John Stuart William Fitchie Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] in the central portion of the Parish This name applies to a small scattered Village near Baldovan Mill
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OS1/14/67/30 BALDOVAN MILL (Flour) Baldovan Mill (Flour) Baldovan Mill (Flour) Baldovan Mill (Flour) Baldovan Mill (Flour) Mr J Thompson, Miller George Webster, East Baldovan Mr William Taws, West Baldovan Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] On the East side of the Village of Pitempton This mill is situated on the Dighty Water and is worked by Messrs Harris & Melville, both water and steam power being used, it is the property of Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/30 EAST BALDOVAN MILL (Plash) East Baldovan (Plash Mill) East Baldovan (Plash Mill) East Baldovan (Plash Mill) East Baldovan (Plash Mill) Mr George Webster Mr J Thompson Mr Wiliam Taws Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] On the East side of the Village of Pitempton This plash mill is situated near Baldovan mill and is worked by Mr Lindsay the property of Sir John Oglivie Bart [Baronet]
OS1/14/67/30 BALDOVAN HOUSE Baldovan House Baldovan House Baldovan House Baldovan House Mr Alexander Brown, Harestone John Finlay, Grieve J. Thompson, West Balmuir Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish An elegantly built Mansion the seat of Sir John Ogilvie Bart [Baronet], the farmsteading is about 1/4 mile south of the house.
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OS1/14/67/31 HILLTOWN OF BALMUIR Hilltown of Balmuir Hilltown of Balmuir Hilltown of Balmuir Hilltown of Balmuir Hilltown of Balmure Hillton Hilton of Balmuir Mrs Duncan, occupier Mr Boase, Claverhouse Bleachfd. [Bleachfield] Mr Morris Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 Ainslie's Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 050 [Situation] In the central portion of the Parish. A dwellinghouse with arable farm suitable offices &c attached the property of __ Webster Esqre. of Balmuir
OS1/14/67/31 BALMUIR Balmuir Balmuir Balmuir Balmuir Balmure Balmoor Mrs. Webster, Balmuir Mr Boase Mr Morris Sir John Ogilvie Valuation Roll 1857&8 Ainslie's Co. [County] map 050 [Situation] In the central portion of the Parish A plainly built mansion house the property of __ Webster Esqre.
OS1/14/67/31 FREE CHURCH [Pitempton] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Minister Mr P. Langlands, Schoolmaster William Fitchie, Pitempton 050 [Situation] South of the Village of Pitempton This Church is situated near the Village of Pitempton, there are 138 communicants
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OS1/14/67/32 SCHOOL [Pitempton] School (Free Church) School (Free Church) School (Free Church) Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Mr P Langlands, master William Fitchie 050 [Situation] South side of the Village of Pitempton annexed to the Free Church This school is built at the east end of the church, there are about 60 scholars of both sexes.
OS1/14/67/32 MANSE [F.C. [Free Church], Pitempton] Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Mr P. Langlands William Fitchie 050 [Situation] South side of the Village of Pitempton A substantially built dwellinghouse with garden &c attached
OS1/14/67/32 SOUTH BALDOVAN South Baldovan South Baldovan South Baldovan South Baldovan Mr Alexander Taws, occupier Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray William Fitchie Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] On the South East side of the Village of Pitempton A dwellinghouse with arable farm suitable offices &c attached the property of Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/14/67/33 WEST MARCH OF BALMUIR West March of Balmuir West March of Balmuir West March of Balmuir West March of Balmuir West March of Balmure Mr George Wear, occupier Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Mr Alexander Taws Mr Morris Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] On the South East side of the Village of Pitempton A dwellinghouse with arable farm suitable offices &c attached the property of __ Webster Esqre of Balmuir.
OS1/14/67/33 BALDOVAN STATION Baldovan Station Baldovan Station Baldovan Station Mr William Adams Station Master Revd [Reverend] Alexander McGillivray Mr Morris 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish This is the first station from Dundee on the Dundee & Newtyle Railway.
OS1/14/67/33 DOWNFIELD TAVERN [Baldovan Station] Downfield Tavern Downfield Tavern Downfield Tavern Downfield Tavern Mr William Adams Sign board Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish South of Baldovan Station This Tavern is situated near the Baldovan station at the north of the village of Downfield.
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OS1/14/67/34 HARESTONE MILL (Plash) Harestone (Plash Mill) Harestone (Plash Mill) Harestone (Plash Mill) Harestone (Plash Mill) Harestone (Plash Mill) Alexander McKae, Laborer Alexander Brown Mr John Fyffe Balmuir Mill Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish. This Plash mill is situated on the Dighty Water near west Balmuir, it is worked by Mr Carmichael the property of __ Webster Esqre.
OS1/14/67/34 WEST BALMUIR MILL (Plash) West Balmuir (Plash Mill) West Balmuir (Plash Mill) West Balmuir (Plash Mill) West Balmure (Plash Mill) Mr Alexander Brown Mr J Fyffe Mr Morris Valuation Roll 1857&8 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish This plash mill is worked by Mr Murdoch it is the property of __ Webster Esqre.
OS1/14/67/34 BALMUIR MILL (Flour) Balmuir Mill (Flour) Balmuir Mill (Flour) Balmure Mill (Flour) Balmuir Mill (Flour) Mr John Fyffe, Miller Mr Alexander Brown Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish A flour situated a short distance south west of Balmuir, the property of __ Webster Esqre.
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OS1/14/67/35 CHURCH Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Revd [Reverend] J McMurtrie, Minister Mr Boase, Claverhouse Bleachfield Mr John Finlay, Grieve Mr Morris Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish The parish church is situated near Trottick Bleachfield and has a graveyard attached there are 503 Comminicants
OS1/14/67/35 TROTTICK BLEACHFIELD Trottick Bleachfield Trottick Bleachfield Trottick Bleachfield Trottick Bleachfield Mr Boase Mr J Finlay Mr J Fyffe Mr Morris 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish This bleachfield is situated on the Dighty Water and is worked by Messrs Turnbull & Co [Company] it is the property of __ Webster Esqre.
OS1/14/67/35 POST OFFICE [nr Claverhouse Bleachfield] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr Boase Mr J Finlay Mr Morris 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish The Post Office is situated near Claverhouse Bleachfield.
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OS1/14/67/37 Site of CLAVERHOUSE CASTLE Claverhouse Castle (Site of) Mr Morris, schoolmaster Mr Boase, Claverhouse Bleachfield 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the Parish This Castle was originally the residence of Lord Dundee, and is situated a short distance N.W [North West] of Claverhouse Bleachfield, there is an artificial ruin intended to mark the site but Mr Morris states that it is not the site - he pointed out the site as shewn on trace.
OS1/14/67/37 [Page] 37 Sheet 50.13 Trace 6. -- Parish of Mains & Strathmartine. [Notes] "The foundations of the old Castle one of the proprietors of which (viz. Claverhouse) distinguished himself in persecuting the Presbyterians under Charles II. were lately dug up by a farmer. There appeared to have been a Popish Chapel belonging to the house as the fount altar, &c, were discovered." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. [Volume] V. p. [page] 221. "It may not be improper to mention that Claverhouse the residence of Lord Dundee is likewise situate in this parish and that an edifice in the form of a ruin has lately been erected on the site of his mansion by his lineal male descendent Mr. Webster formerly Graham of Balmuir." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] page 56-7
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OS1/14/67/39 BARNS OF CLAVERHOUSE Barns of Claverhouse Barns of Claverhouse Barns of Claverhouse Barns of Claverhouse Mr. Bell, Occupier Mr. Morris, Parochial School-Master Mr. Alfred Boase, Claverhouse Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 Mr Morris 050 [Situation] On the Eastern portion of the Parish A large and substantial dwelling house, with extensive outhouses, situated about 3 miles from the town of Dundee.
OS1/14/67/39 CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD Claverhouse Bleachfield Claverhouse Bleachfield Claverhouse Bleachfield Claverhouse Bleachfield Claverhouse Bleachfield Dr. [Doctor] Boase Mr. Morris Parochial School-Master Mr. Bell, Farmer, Barns of Claverhouse Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 Mr Morris 050 [Situation] On the Eastern portion of the Parish An extensive establishment for the Bleaching of Linen, Yarn, &c, employing about 200 hands, and situated about 3 miles north of the town of Dundee.
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OS1/14/67/41 AMERICANMUIR Americanmuir Americanmuir Americanmuir American Muir Americanmuir Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 Mr Simpson, Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Ainslie's Co. [County] map. 050 [Situation] On the South Western portion of the Parish This name applies to several cottages with gardens &c attached, the property of R. Haldane Esqre.
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OS1/14/67/42 HUMAN SKELETON FOUND HERE [King's Cross] Human Skeleton Found Here Human Skeleton Found Here Human Skeleton Found Here Mr. Taylor - Forester Camperdown Mr. Dickson Schoolmaster A. Yule - Liff 050 [Situation] On the east side of King's Cross. This human skeleton was found here in the course of some workmen being digging near the King's Cross about 18 years ago. The people in the locality or near it say that it was that [of] a travelling tinker who died in the neighbourhood many years ago and whose place of internment then was known. The skeleton was quite entire and in a state of good preservation. There is a different idea suggested, as to whose remains this skeleton was, in the New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] - see extract in opposite page [continued on page 42A]
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OS1/14/67/42A Human Skeleton Found Here (Continued) [continued from page 42] Attention has been awakened in this quarter to the fate of King Alpin from the following circumstance. A few weeks ago as some labourers were employed in digging near the site of the stone called the King's Cross mentioned above they discovered the skeleton of a human body within 6 or 8 yards from the cross. The few fragments of bones that remained were much decayed and not more than 18 inches beneath the surface of the ground. There were no traces of a coffin of any kind and the skull was attached or quite contiguous to the other remains. It is quite out of the question to suppose that these could be the remains of Alpin even admitting what is not improbable that after his decapitation and the head carried away as a trophy by the Picts the trunk might have been intered near the spot where the battle took place and where the stone cross was erected in memory of the engagement. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire page 580
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OS1/14/67/43 DOWNFIELD Downfield Downfield Downfield Downfield Mr William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton William Adams Baldovan Station Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Simpson Schoolmaster 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A small Village about 3 miles North of the Town of Dundee The houses, varying from one to two Storeys in height are, for the greater part detached from each other and have small Vegetable gardens attached,
OS1/14/67/43 Gelly Burn William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton George Barrie West Mains 054 [Situation] See Name Sheets 54 No. 2 Trace 1 A small burn that rises a short distance North of Camperdown Saw Mill, and runs in an Easterly direction till it empties itself into the Dighty Water near the Castle of Mains
OS1/14/67/43 WEST KIRKTON West Kirkton West Kirkton West Kirkton West Kirkton William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton George Barrie West Mains Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris 054 [Situation] On the East of the Village of Downfield A farm house with offices and farm attached, in the possession of William Millar and property of Mr. Haldane
OS1/14/67/43 KING'S CROSS King's Cross See Name Book for Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie
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OS1/14/67/44 MAGDALEN'S KIRKTON Magdalen's Kirkton Magdalen's Kirkton Magdalen's Kirkton Magdalen's Kirkton Magdalen's Kirkton Wiliam Millar Occupier George Barrie West Mains Mr Morris, Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857&8 Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A farm house with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by William Millar and property of Mr. Webster.
OS1/14/67/44 MANSE [parish, nr Magdalen's Kirkton] Manse Ph. [Parish] Manse Ph. [Parish] Manse Ph. [Parish] Manse Ph. [Parish] Revd. [Reverend] John McMurtrie William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton Mr Morris, Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A neat and well built house two storeys high with vegetable garden and a few acres of land attached the property and residence for the time being of the Revd. [Reverend] John McMurtrie
OS1/14/67/44 WEST MAINS West Mains West Mains West Mains West Mains Mr. George Barrie occupier William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish A farm house with offices and farm attached, in the possession of George Barrie and property of Sir John Ogilvy
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OS1/14/67/45 WEST BALGRAY West Balgray West Balgray West Balgray West Balgray West Balgray George Barrie West Mains Mrs. Gibson Occupier William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A farm house with offices and farm attached, in the possession of Mrs. Gibson and property of Sir John Ogilvy
OS1/14/67/45 FAIR MUIR Fair Muir Fair Muir Fair Muir Fair Muir Alexander Boak Fairmuir Robert Carrie Fairmuir Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Mr Morris 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish This name applies to a field south of West Balgray farmhouse, where three Fairs are held each year for the sale of Cattle, Horses and Sheep
OS1/14/67/45 FAIRMUIR Fairmuir Fairmuir Fairmuir Fairmuir Fairmuir Fairmoor Alexander Boak Fairmuir Robert Carrie Fairmuir Valuation Roll 1857&8 Sir John Ogilvie, Bart [Baronet] Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1856-7 Ainslies Co. [County] map 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish A small Village or several Rows of detached Houses with vegetable gardens attached, occupied by laborers and property of Sir John Ogilvy
OS1/14/67/45 FAIR MUIR T.P. [Turn Pike] Fair Muir Toll Bar See Name sheets for the parish of Dundee 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish
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OS1/14/67/46 EAST BALGRAY East Balgray East Balgray East Balgray East Balgray East Balgray Mrs. Gibson Occupier William Millar Magdalen's Kirkton George Barrie West Mains Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris, Schoolmaster 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A farmhouse two storeys high, with suitable offices, Vegetable garden and farm attached occupied by Mrs. Gibson and property of Mr. Erskin of Linlathen
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OS1/14/67/47 LITTLE MILL (Disused) Little Mill (Beetling) Little Mill (Beetling) Little Mill (Beetling) Mr John Morris Parish Schoolmaster Mr. David Fowler Laborer Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A small Beetling Mill situated on the Dighty Water worked by Dr. [Doctor] Bose, & property of Mr Webster. This mill is now disused. The work performed here when it was worked was that of beetling and pressing linen clothes chiefly coarse fabrics.
OS1/14/67/47 SCHOOL [nr Mains] School (Parochial) School (Parochial) School (Parochial) Mr John Morris Parish Schoolmaster Mr David Fowler Mr William Stiven 054 [Situation] On the Southern Portion of the Parish This School was built in the year 1826 - There is a neat two storey dwelling house attached to it in which the Master resides the average number of pupils is 130 Males and Females.
OS1/14/67/47 OLD MANSE OF MAINS Old Manse of Mains Old Manse of Mains Old Manse of Mains Old Manse of Mains Mr John Morris Parish Schoolmaster Mrs. Boyd Old Manse Mains Sir John Oglvie Bart [Baronet] Valn. [Valuation] Roll of County 1856-7 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish A neat two story slated dwelling house and was formerly the Manse, at present in possession of Mrs. Boyd and the property of Mr. Erskin
OS1/14/67/47 MAINS Mains Mains Mains Mr John Morris Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr William Stiven Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 054 [Situation] On the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to a two story slated dwelling house and farm in possession of Mr William Cobb and property of Mr. Erskin
OS1/14/67/47 [Page] 47 Parish of Mains -- Sheet 54 Plan 2 Trace 1 [Page signed] James Clegg Sap R. E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/67/48 GELLY BURN Gelly Burn Gelly Burn Gelly Burn Mr Morris, Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Mr Simpson, 054 [Situation] Running through the Southern portion of the Parish A stream rising near Americanmuir flowing into the Dighty water near Mains Castle.
OS1/14/67/48 Site of MAINS CHURCH Site of Mains Church (Parish) Site of Mains Church (Parish) Mr Morris Sir John Oglivie, Bart [Baronet] 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This is the site of the old parish church of Mains which was built before the Reformation and used up to 1801 when the new one was built.
OS1/14/67/48 SINAVEY SPRING Sinavey Spring Sinavey Spring Sinnivie Spring Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Mr Morris, Schoolmaster 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish, North of the Ruins of Mains Castle This spring flows from the face of the rock below Mains Castle, and just opposite the old Graveyard, the water is considered very pure.
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OS1/14/67/49 MAINS CASTLE (Ruins of) G. [German] Text Mains Castle Mains Castle Mains Castle Mr John Morris Parish Schoolmaster Mr Robert Wilson Toll Bar Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This Castle is situated a short distance South West of the Dighty Water. The Tower is in a good state of preservation also the East wing has been modernised into a neat two story dwelling house There is an inscription over the principal Gateway and another over a door in the Court the former is 1567 the latter 1587. It belonged to the family of Graham & was called Fintrie.
OS1/14/67/49 THE TREE OF MAINS 054 [Situation] On the South side of Ruins of Mains Castle There is a large Beech Tree at the South East corner of the Castle called "The Tree of Mains."
OS1/14/67/49 MILL OF MAINS (Flour) Mill of Mains (Flour) Mill of Mains (Flour) Mill of Mains (Flour) Mr William Stiven Mr John Morris Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 1857 & 8 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish A Flour Mill, is situated on the Dighty Water in possession of Mr David Fowler
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OS1/14/67/49A [Page] 49A "The Castle, or Tower of Mains," as it is popularly called, is situated on the south side of the old parochial church- yard of Strathdighty, or Mains, but separated from it by a narrow dell. The age of this dilapidated edifice is unknown. Some will have it to be as old as the middle of the 12th. century, and to have been built by, as it was the residence of, the famous Gilchrist, Earl of Angus, whose Countess was a sister of William 1st. In the year 1355, we find a gentleman of the name of Malcolm Ramsay designed of Mains, and to him perhaps the erection of the Castle may be ascribed, though even his era seems too early for it. It is more likely that it was erected by one of the family of Grahame, who held the lands until long after the rebellion of 1745. The first of this family who acquired lands in this neighbourhood was John Grahame of Balargus, a cadet of the house of Strathcarron and Fintry, who acquired the lands of Claverhouse and others in this neighbourhood in the year 1530. A descendant of this gentleman acquired the lands of Mains, and to him we are inclined to ascribe the erection of the Tower" Extracts from Forfarshire illustrated page 31
OS1/14/67/49B [Page] 49B "Before the Reformation the church of the parish of Mains, under the name of Strathdighty, as well as Mains, belonged to the Benedictine Abbey of Arbroath, having being granted by one of the old Earls of Angus, the cure being served by a vicar-pensioner under the Abbey-chapter. In the year 1799, the adjoining parish of Strathechtyne Martyne or Strathmartine was annexed to Mains; and in 1801, a new church and manse were erected beside Trottick, about a mile to the west of the Old Church and Tower, for the accomodation of the people of the united parishes. The Old Church, which stood a number of years after the junction of the parishes, was a low mean building. It retained to the last its ancient baptismal font which was used before the abolition of of Popery; and in the north wall there was a small recess furnished with an iron-door, which had likely been used for preserving some of the ecclesiastical utensils. Two stone coffins lay long in the churchyard, each formed of four stones, and strongly secured at the corners with iron cramps. They were both of the usual length and breadth, and two feet and half deep; and tradition says, that in the time of the plague, some of the infected who died were buried in these coffins. At present they are locked up in the burial vault of the Grahames. Until lately the bier was preserved, which in ancient times was used for carrying the dead to the churchyard for interment. Extract from Forfarshire illustrated page 32.
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OS1/14/67/51 DEN OF MAINS Den of Mains Den of Mains Den of Mains Den of Mains Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr David Fowler Mr. Robert Wilson Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to a small Den or Ravine, lying in a North Westerly direction and extending from the Dighty Water to a short distance West of Mains Castle.
OS1/14/67/51 OAK WARD WOOD Oak Ward Wood Oak Ward Wood Oak Ward Wood Oak Ward Wood Mr David Fowler Mr Robert Wilson Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster] Sir John Ogilvie 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish Oak Ward is a small Wood of oak trees, lying North East of Mains Castle.
OS1/14/67/51 MAINS OF FINTRY Mains of Fintry Mains of Fintry Mains of Fintry Mains of Fintry Mr John Morris Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. William Livingston Honey Green Mill Joseph Hamilton Laborer Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] In the South Eastern portion of the Parish This name applies to an elegant two story dwelling house extensive offices Farm &c. in possession of Mr. William Cobb, and property of Mr. Erskin Linlethin.
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OS1/14/67/52 COUNTY POLICE STATION [nr Dighty Water Turnpike] County Police Station County Police Station R. Wilson, Dighty Water T.P. [Turn Pike] Name on sign board 054 [Situation] At the east side of Dighty Water T.P. [Turn Pike] A small cottage one storey high, on the east side of the road opposite Dighty Water T.P. [Turn Pike] occupied by the rural police of the district
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OS1/14/67/53 DIGHTY WATER T.P. [Turnpike] Dighty Water Toll Bar Dighty Water Toll Bar Dighty Water Toll Bar Mr. William Stiven New Mill of Mains Mr. Robert Wilson Dighty Water Toll Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish Dighty Water Toll is situated on the Dighty Water on the Dundee and Forfar road the name applies to the Toll Bar.
OS1/14/67/53 WATERHAUGH Water Hall Water Hall Waterhaugh Waterhaugh Waterhaugh James Kidd Alexander Coupar Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie Bart [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to an ordinary thatched cottage inhabited by two families the property of Mr. Erskin Linlethin
OS1/14/67/53 CORBIEWOOD COTTAGE Corby Wood Cottage Corby Wood Cottage Corbiewood Cottage Corbiewood Cottage Corbiewood Cottage James Kidd Alexander Coupar Mr. John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie Mr Simpson 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish Corby Wood Cottage is a neat one story slated Cottage in possession of Alexander Coupar, Laborer, & the property of Mr. Erskin Linlethin
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OS1/14/67/55 NEW MILL OF MAINS (Corn) New Mill of Mains (Corn) New Mill of Mains (Corn) New Mill of Mains (Corn) Mr. John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr William Stiven New Mill of Mains Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to the Corn Mill one story dwelling house a few acres of land &c., situated on the Dighty Water, in possession of Mr William Stiven.
OS1/14/67/55 HONEYGREEN MILL (Plash) Honeygreen Mill (Plash) Honeygreen Mill (Plash) Honeygreen Mill (Plash) William Livingston Joseph Hamilton Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet] 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to a small Bleaching Mill Dwelling house Gardens &c. Worked by Mr. James Livingston & property of T. Erskin Esqr.
OS1/14/67/55 EAST MAINS East Mains East Mains East Mains Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr John Robertson William Livingston Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the Parish This name applies to a one story house on the bank of the Dighty Water occupied by John Robertson and property of T. Erskin Esqr.
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OS1/14/67/57 FOUNTAINBLEAU MILL (Plash) Fountainbleau Fountainblaeu Fountainbleau (Plash Mill) Fountainbleau (Plash Mill) Fontainebleau Fontainbleau Plash Mill Fountainblow Mr John Morris Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr William Livingston Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Mr Simpson Valuation Roll 1857&8 Valuation Roll 1856-7 Ainslies Co. [County] map. 054 [Situation] On the South Eastern side of the Parish This name applies to a Plash or Bleaching Mill, and a few Cottages in possession of laborers, the Mill is worked by Cargill & Co. [Company] and the property of Mr Erskin.
OS1/14/67/57 LONGHAUGH HOUSE Longhaugh Ho. [House] Longhaugh Ho. [House] Longhaugh Ho. [House] Longhaugh Ho. [House] Mr. Cargill, Longhaugh Ho. [House] Mr. Alexander Robertson Craigie Mill Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr. Morris 054 [Situation] On the South eastern side of the Parish Longhaugh House is a neat two story slated building with gardens &c attached in possession of Mr Cargill and the property of Mr Alexander Anderson.
OS1/14/67/57 LONGHAUGH Longhaugh Longhaugh Longhaugh Longhaugh Longhaugh Mr. Alexander Robertson Mr Cargill Longhaugh Ho. [House] David Rattary Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris 054 [Situation] On the South eastern side of the Parish The name applies to a farm house offices and farm the property of Mr Alexander Anderson.
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OS1/14/67/59 DUNDEE BLEACHFIELD Dundee Bleachfield Dundee Bleachfield Dundee Bleachfield Dundee Bleachfield Mr Cargill Longhaugh Ho. [House] Mr Alexander Robertson David Rattray Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] On the South eastern portion of the Parish This name applies to a large Bleaching Mill situated on the Dighty Water worked by Cargill & Company and the property of Mr Alexanderson.
OS1/14/67/59 CRAIGIE MILL (Flour) Craigie Mill (Flour) Craigie Mill (Flour) Craigie Mill (Flour) Craigie Mill (Flour) Mr Alexander Robertson Mr Cargill David Rattray Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] On the South Eastern Boundary of the Parish Craigie Mill is situated on the Dighty Water and is used for grinding corn, in possession of Mr Alexander Robertson.
OS1/14/67/59 NEW MAINS New Mains Mr. Morris, Schoolmaster Valuation Roll Mr. Simpson, Schoolmaster 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish A large farm house with suitable offices attached. The property of Mr Erskine of Linlathen.
OS1/14/67/59 [Page] 59 Parish of Mains -- Sheet 54 Plan 2 Trace 3 & 5 [Page signed] James Clegg Sap. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/67/59 Mr Alexanderson is probably an error for Mr Alexander Robertson.
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OS1/14/67/61 STOBSMUIR T.P. [Turnpike] Stobsmuir Toll Bar Stobsmuir Toll Bar Stobsmuir Toll Bar Mr. Prain Toll Keeper Mr. Balfour Smith Mr Howie Douglas Bleachfield 054 [Situation] On the Southern Boundary of the Parish A Toll Bar on the Dundee and Pitkerro Turnpike Road.
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OS1/14/67/63 WHITFIELD Whitfield Whitfield Whitfield Whitfield Whitfield Wheatfield Mr Langlands, Occupier John Millar, Low Whitfield George Anderson, "Spirit dealer" Valuation Roll 1857&8 Mr Morris Ainslie's Co. [County] map 054 [Situation] Extreme East side of the Parish An elegant and substantial dwellinghouse, with commodious outhouses attatched.
OS1/14/67/63 LOWER WHITFIELD Low Whitfield Low Whitfield Low Whitfield Lower Whitfield Lower Whitfield Lower Whitfield John Millar, Weaver George Anderson Mr Langlands, Whitfield Mr Morris Sir John Ogilvie, Bart. [Baronet] Valuation Roll 1857&8 054 [Situation] Extreme East side of the Parish Several ranges of small cottages (about 3 miles from Dundee,) on the turnpike from Dundee to Monikie.
OS1/14/67/63 GREENFIELD HOUSE Greenfield House Greenfield House Greenfield House Greenfield House Greenfield George Anderson John Millar Mr Langlands, Whitfield Mr Morris Ainslie's Co. [County] map 054 [Situation] Extreme East side of the Parish A substantial two storeyed dwelling house, with, outhouses and Garden attatched.
OS1/14/67/63 [Page] 63 Sheet 54 Plan 3 Trace 1 -- Parish of Mains and Strathmartine. [Volume signed] James Carpenter C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 11th May 1859 C.N. Martin Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 11.5.59. [1859]
OS1/14/67/64 [Page] 64 [Volume] 67 OS1/14/67 Co. [COUNTY] FORFAR PARISH OF MAINS AND STRATHMARTINE SHEET 49. No. 7. 8. 11. 12. 15 & 16. SHEET 50. No. 5. 9. 10. 13. 14 & 15. SHEET 53. No. 4. SHEET 54. No. 1. 2 & 3