OS1/14/78/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEND OF RUTHVEN | Bridgend of Ruthven Bridgend of Ruthven Bridgend of Ruthven Bridgend Bridgend |
Captn. [Captain] John Ogilvy Rev. [Reverend] P Bartney Val. [Valuation] Roll (1860-61) Estate Map New Stat [Statistical] Account |
036 | A farm house and offices; also a number of dwelling houses immediately at the west end of the bridge crossing the Isla. The property of Thomas Ogilvy Esqr. of Ruthven House |
| KIRKTON BURN | Kirkton Burn Kirkton Burn Kirkton Burn |
Mr. Bartney Mr. Young Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
036 | A small dribbling stream passing the Parish into the River Isla |
| WEEM [nr Ruthven Church] | Cave Cave |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Bartney Mr. Young |
036 | There is a remarkable Cave here which the Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Bartney says was discovered about 3 years ago, when the road was made, it is now covered. Its interior so far as Mr. Bartney explored it, contains 3 apartments artificially built and arched over with dry stones. The cross on trace identifies the entrance (or nearly so) into it |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 5Ph. [Parish] of Ruthven -- Sheet 37-12
Weem [note]
This class of Antiquities, supposed to be of the prehistoric period,
is known to Scotch Antiquaries as "Weems" meaning an
artificial subterranean dwelling - See Weem in
Kirriemuir and Airlie Parishes
[Initialled] JB
Transcriber's notes
The sheet number in the header is incorrect, should be 36.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Caspell
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