OS1/14/77/30
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITSCANDLY | Pitscandly Pitscandly Pitscandly |
W.J. Farquhar Esqr. 'Pitscandly' James Powrie Esqr. 'Reswallie' Statistical Acct. of Co. [Account of County] |
039 | [Situation] 30 chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Mosside. A beautiful Mansion with ornamental ground vegitable garden farm steading & farm attached. Occupier & proprietor. W.J. Farquhar Esqr. |
| ROB'S REED | Rob's Rede Rob's Rede Rob's Rede |
W.J. Farquhar Esqr. James Powrie Esqr. Statistical Acct. of Co. [Account of County] |
039 | [Situation] 31 Chains nearly East of Pitscandly. A circular space on the east side of 'Pitscandlie Hill' pointed out as the site of a Fort defined by the remains of a rampart, composed of earth and rough unhewn whinstones. It's present name was derived from the fact of a Shepherd of that name having used the site as a Sheep Shelter. proprietor. Pitscandly |
| FORT [Rob's Reed] | Rob's Rede Rob's Rede Rob's Rede |
W.J. Farquhar Esqr. James Powrie Esqr. Statistical Acct. of Co. [Account of County] |
039 | [Situation] 31 Chains nearly East of Pitscandly. A circular space on the east side of 'Pitscandlie Hill' pointed out as the site of a Fort defined by the remains of a rampart, composed of earth and rough unhewn whinstones. It's present name was derived from the fact of a Shepherd of that name having used the site as a Sheep Shelter. proprietor. Pitscandly |
| ARBROATH AND FORFAR RAILWAY | Arbroath & Forfar Railway Arbroath & Forfar Railway Arbroath & Forfar Railway |
Company's Docts. [Documents] Mr. Thomas Guthrie Station Master Clocksbriggs James Powrie Esqr. Reswallie |
039 | [Situation] Through central division of Parish from W. [West] to E. [East]. This line was opened to the public on Jany. [January] 3rd. 1839. Starts from 'Catherine St.' Arbroath & terminates in 'Windmill Brae' Forfar. where it joins the Scottish Midland Raily. [Railway] is 15¼ miles long with a rise of 220 feet. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 30Ph [Parish] of Rescobie -- Sheet 39/1 Trace 1
Rob's Reed [note]
Rede here should be
spelt Reed the provincialism
of district for a sheep shelter
in other localities spelt
Ree, Rae and Wrae. Vide [See] Dr. Jamieson's Dictionary
[Signed] John Stirton Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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