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STRACATHRO |
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro
Stracathro |
New Stat [statistical] Account
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Sheriff's Returns
Valuation Roll
Estate Plans
Sir James Campbell Pror. [Proprietor],
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Land of the Lindsays
County Map |
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"This parish originally consisted of two distinct parishes, Stracathro and Dunlappie which were united in 1612. According to a recent writer Stracathro (Strath-cath-ra.) signifies either "the Battle in the Strath", or "the Valley of the Forts;" and is supposed to have been so called from a battle which was fought in the Neighbourhood, not far from the celebrated hills Caterthun in 1130, between King David & Angus Earl of Moray, grandson of Lulach the son of Gruoch, grand-daughter of Kenneth IV. The name, which is evidently Celtic compound, signifies, according to others, the "Strath or valley where the King fought. Dunlappie (from Dun a hill; and Lappie, water) is very appropriately named.
The parish is bounded on the North & North-East by the united parish of Lethnot & Navar; on the North by the parish of Edzell and Kincardineshire; on the East and South-East the parishes of Menmuir & Brechin & on the West by the parish of Logie Pert.
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The only antiquities in the parish are two Tumuli (on plan 27.2), the Site of a very large artificial Cairn (called the Hare Cairn) which is supposed to be the site of a Battle fought in 1452 between the Earls of Crawford & Huntly (plan 27.6) also another Battle fought in 1130, between King David I & Earl of Moray (plan 20.13)
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PARKLAND |
Parkland
Parkland
Parkland
Parklands |
Estate Plans (Earl of Kintores)
Valuation Roll
Mr. Taylor, Grieve
County Map |
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A farm steading formerly the property of the Earl of Kintore, now belonging to Mr. Shepherd, Stretton, Aberdeenshire. |
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THE CLASH |
The Clash
The Clash |
Estate Plans
Mr. Taylor, Eastertown |
019 |
A prominent hollow, through which runs the boundary between the parishes of Stracathro and Menmuir, - It is situated between the "Hill of Lundie" and "Brown Catterthun" |
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TARRYLOCH |
Tarryloch
Tarryloch
Tarryloch |
Estate plan
__ Carnegie Esqr. Prop: [Proprietor]
Mr. Taylor, Eastertown |
019 |
A small dwelling house on the farm of Eastertown of Dunlappie |
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HILL OF LUNDIE |
Hill of Lundie
Hill of Lundie
Hill of Lundie
Hill of Lundie |
Estate Plan
Val. [Valuation] Roll (for "Lundie")
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Mr. Taylor, Eastertown |
019 |
A prominent hill feature forming the North eastern termination of a range which terminates on the South West, in Menmuir Parish, in the "White Catterthun" |
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LUNDIE BOG |
Lundie Bog |
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BURNHEAD |
Burnhead
Burnhead
Burnhead |
William Carnegie Esqr. Prop. [Proprietor]
Estate Plan
Mr. Taylor, Grieve |
019 |
Formerly a farm steading but now occupied by Cottars - workmen on the farm of Eastertown. |
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HILLOCKHEAD |
Hillockhead
Hillockhead
Hillockhead |
Valuation Roll
Estate Plan
Mr. Taylor |
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A row of Cottars' houses on the farm, of "Balhill". |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro |
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BATTLE fought in this locality between Angus Earl of Moray and King David I A.D. 1130 |
Battle fought &c. &c. A.D.1130 |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Land of the Lindsays
Dalrymple's Annals |
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This battle is said to have taken place near the Forts of Catterthun, but in the Parish of Stracathro and the place written on trace is most likely on, or near, the spot where the battle commenced. It extended as far east as "Ballownie" on 27.2, where the Earl of Moray is said to have been killed. The following written authorities are quoted, from which only the site can be fixed.
"All historians agree that Angus, Earl of Moray, and five thousand followers were repulsed and routed by David 1st. in 1130 in the contiguous" (writing of Menmuir)" Parish of Stracathro"
Jarvise's Land of the Lindsays.
"Strathcatherach is the oldest spelling of Stracathro, and, according to the Gaelic 'Strath-cath-re' means the "field of the battle of the kings". Sepulchral remains are found, in great quantity throughout the whole flat of the parish: and on opening, the Re or Rye Hillock, near the Church" (see "Tumulus (site of) " on 27.2) "a few years ago, a carefully constructed stone coffin was
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
[Note]
"King David 1st. had his attention drawn to an insurrection
in Moray, which had for its first object an opposition to
his laws & for its ultimate end, the overthrow of his government
In 1130, the Earl of Moray & his adherents were defeated after
they had penetrated far into the South. David was zealously
supported by the martial barons of Northumberland and
strengthened thus by their presence. At Stracathro, one of
the passes in Forfarshire, he gave them an entire defeat"
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"found on the top, about two feet below the surface, It contained human remains, and the figure of a fish, which the peasantry say was 'made of gold; and about a finger length', This interesting relic, which was carried off by the workmen and lost, had, perhaps, been part of the armorial ensigns of the person interred, and, as the Earl of Moray was killed here, this may have been the place of his burial"
Dalrymple's Annals, as given in a note at foot of page 262 Land of the Lindsays.
"Stracathro signifies either "the Battle in the Strath" or "the Valley of the forts", and is supposed to have been so called from a battle which was fought in its neighbourhood, not far from the celebrated hills, Caterthun, in 1130, between King David and Angus Earl of Moray, grandson of Lulach, the son of Gruoch, grand daughter of Kenneth IV"
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
In the Year 1130, King David 1st. defeated Angus Earl of Moray, in a battle at Stracathro, in which it is said the Earl & nearly all his followers were killed. Quantities of Stone Cists have been found in this neighbourhood & when the Re or Rye Hillock near the Church of Stracathro was being reduced some years ago, a carefully constructed grave was found about 2ft. [feet] below the surface in which were human remains.
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Parish of Stracathro -- Co. [County] Forfar |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Estate Plan
Mr. Taylor Eastertown
Mr. Carnegie
County Map |
019 |
A dwelling house on the farm of "Westertown of Dunlappie", used as a shooting lodge during the season. |
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GARIE BURN |
Garie Burn |
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Authenticated & described in N. [Name] Book of Menmuir Ph. [Parish] |
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EASTERTOWN OF DUNLAPPIE |
Eastertown of Dunlappie
Eastertown of Dunlappie
Eastertown of Dunlappie
Eastertown of Dunlappie |
William Carnegie Prop. [Proprietor]
Estate Plan
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Mr. Taylor, Grieve |
020 |
A large farm steading formerly the property of the Earl of Kintore, now belonging to Mr. Carnegie. |
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CHURCH OF DUNLAPPIE |
Church of Dunlappie (Site of) |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Inglis Edzell
William Carnegie Esqr.
Mr. Taylor
New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
020 |
The site, or foundation, of the church is still traceable within the Burial Ground. There have been no interments for upwards of 30 years, so that the ground is quite flat, and no graves can be seen, nor stones to mark their place |
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BURIAL GROUND [Church of Dunlappie] |
Burial Ground |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Inglis Edzell
William Carnegie Esqr.
Mr. Taylor
New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
020 |
The site, or foundation, of the church is still traceable within the Burial Ground. There have been no interments for upwards of 30 years, so that the ground is quite flat, and no graves can be seen, nor stones to mark their place |
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GLEBE [Church of Dunlappie] |
Glebe |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Inglis Edzell
William Carnegie Esqr.
Mr. Taylor
New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
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"Strickathrow and Dunlappie" (parishes) " were united in 1612.........."There are two glebes attached to the living" (of Stracathro ph [parish]) "that of Dunlappie contains nearly three acres of arable land"
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
Church of Dunlappie [note]
"The Church of Dunlappy was in the Diocese of St Andrews
& occupied a romantic position on the West bank of the West Water.
The parish was suppressed in 1618, & united to Stracathro, and the Kirk
stood near the middle of the graveyard. The last burial took place
in 1824. but long before that the monuments were carried away and
used for hearthstones & flooring in the neighbouring farm houses & cottages"
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BREWSTON |
Brewston
Brewston
Brewston
Brewstone |
William Carnegie, Prop. [Proprietor]
Mr. Taylor, Grieve
Estate Plan
County Map |
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A smithy and cothouses on the farm of "Eastertown of Dunlappie" |
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BALHILL |
Balhill
Balhill
Ballhill
Balhill
Ballhill |
Valuation Roll
Bill advertising Tenant's Sale
Estate Plan
Valuation Roll
County Map |
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An inferior farm steading formerly the property of the Earl of Kintore now of John Rennie near Friockheim |
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CROWYARDS |
Crowyards
Crowyards
Crowyards |
Estate Plan
Mr. Taylor Eastertown
County Map |
020 |
A very small dwelling house on the farm of "Balhill" |
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GREENS |
Greens
Greens
Greens
Greens |
Estate Plan
Mr. Taylor, Eastertown
William Carnegie Esqr.
County Map |
020 |
An inferior dwelling house on the farm of "Mill of Dunlappie" |
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MILL OF DUNLAPPIE |
Mill of Dunlappie
Mill of Dunlappie
Mill of Dunlappie
Milton of Dunlappie |
Estate Plan
Mrs. Webster, Tenant
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Inglis, Edzell
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
020 |
An extensive farm steading with Corn Mill, formerly the property of the Earl of Kintore, now of Mr. Milnes Myreside, Inverkeillor, |
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OLD SCHOOL [nr Dunlappie] |
Old School
Old School
Old School |
Mr. Cameron, Ph. [Parish] Teacher
M McNicoll, Huntlyhill
Mr. Taylor Eastertown |
020 |
This school ceased to exist a few years ago, when the Earl of Kintore, its supporter, sold the Estate of Dunlappie. It was long in existence prior to that. |
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WESTERTOWN OF DUNLAPPIE |
Westertown of Dunlappie
Westertown of Dunlappie
Westertown of Dunlappie |
Estate Plan
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Mrs. Fenton, Tenant |
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An extensive farm steading the property of Stewart Leighton, Farmer, Keeny Lochlee |
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ROUGHBURN |
Roughburn
Roughburn
Roughburn
Roughburn |
Estate Plan
William Carnegie Esqr.
Mr Taylor, Eastertown
County Map |
020 |
A row of Cottars' houses on the farm of "Mill of Dunlappie" |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
Old School [note]
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AUCHENREOCH |
Auchenreoch
Auchenreoch
Auchenreoch
Auchinreoch
Muirton |
D. Black Esqr. Factor
David Edwards, Tenant
Label on back of Estate Plan
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Title of Estate Plan |
020 |
A mansion house and farm steading the property of Alexander Gibson Esqr., - "Muirton" - the old name - is now unknown, |
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BONNIETOWN |
Bonnietown
Bonnietown
Bonnietown |
Estate Plan
Mrs. Webster, Tenant
Mr. Taylor Eastertown |
020 |
A row of cottars' houses, now unoccupied, on the farm of Mill of Dunlappie. Near them stands what was once a mill for spinning flax. It has not been used for 25 years. |
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OLD SPINNING MILL [Bonnietown] |
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WITCHES' KIRN |
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020 |
A curved hollow in the field East of the village of Inchbare adjoining the West Water - rather remarkable
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INCHBARE |
Inchbare
Inchbare
Inchbare
Inchbear |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Val. [Valuation] Roll
D. Black Esqr. Factor
County Map |
020 |
A small hamlet on the road from Gannochy Bridge to Brechin - It is principally the property of Alexander Gibson Esqr. of Auchenreoch |
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SCHOOL [nr Inchbare] |
School (Ph. [Parish])
School (Ph. [Parish])
School (Ph. [Parish]) |
William Cameron Schoolmaster
Val. [Valuation] Roll
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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A good Building the property of the Heritors of the Parish, |
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SMIDDYHILL |
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill
Smithyhill
Smiddyhill |
Messrs. Shiress & Whitson Factors
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Estate Plan of Auchenreoch
Estate Plan of Smithyhill
Memorials of Angus & Mearns |
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A superior farm steading the property of John Speid Esqr. |
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BRAWL'S WELL |
St Braul's Well
St Braul's Well
Brawl's Well |
Dalrymple's Annals
Mr. McNicoll, Huntlyhill
Estate Plan of Smithyhill |
020 |
A fine, and strong, spring of pure water. In the immediate neighbourhood of the well the name is altogether lost. Mr McNicoll, Teacher, Huntlyhill, however, recollects a very old woman, now dead, speak of it by this name, Though the name has been lost, medicinal properties are still ascribed to it, - "St Braul's Well is in a field adjoining the church, to whom (though nothing is now known of him) the Kirk had likely been dedicated "
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MANSE [nr Brawl's Well] |
Manse
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Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Grant
William Cameron, P [Parish] Teacher
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
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A superior dwelling house the property of the heritors of the parish, and occupied by the parish minister. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
Brawl's Well [note]
[Signed]
Lt.Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Bayly R.E. [Royal Engineers]
The Spring now issues at the side of the wood and forms the
boundary of the Estate of Stracathro
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CHURCH |
Church (Ph. [Parish])
Church (Ph. [Parish])
Church (Ph. [Parish]) |
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Grant
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Inglis, Edzell
William Cameron, P. [Parish] Schoolmaster |
020 |
A substantial building of modern erection. In the Churchyard surrounding it John Baliol is said, by some writers, to have surrendered the Scottish Crown to Edward 1st. of England in 1296 - This is however uncertain as, in the words of the New Statistical Account, "the neighbouring parishes of Montrose and Brechin claim the same distinction", |
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WEST WATER BRIDGE |
West Water Bridge |
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WEST WATER |
West Water |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
Church [note]
Number of Stone Coffins dug up a few years ago
about 300 yards east of the Church?
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RIVER NORTH ESK |
River North Esk |
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See Sheet 7 Lochlee Ph. [Parish] for general description.
This river becomes the boundary between the parishes of Edzell and Stracathro about ¼ of a mile above its junction with the West Water, It then flows through the northern portion of the parish for ¾ of a mile, It then becomes the boundary between Stracathro and Logie Pert for a short distance more, when it flows out of the Parish of Stracathro. |
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STRACATHRO HOUSE |
Stracathro House
Stracathro House
Stracathro House
Stracathro House |
Sir James Campbell
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
County Map |
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A splendid mansionhouse the seat of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro, The pleasure grounds around it are in excellent order and most extensive. It is the proprietor's wish that "House" be used here, as in this case is only proper. |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton |
William Fyffe Prop. [Proprietor]
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Estate Plan of Auchenreoch |
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A superior farm steading the property of the occupier William Fyffe |
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NEWTONMILL |
Newtonmill
Newtonmill
Newtonmill |
D. Black Esqr. Factor
Estate Plan of Auchenreoch
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
027 |
This name is applied to the Corn Mill, on the north, the sawmill, on the south, and all the houses between them. They are the property of Major Livingstone. |
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MILL DEN |
Mill Den |
Old Plan of 1768
Sir James Campbell Pr. [Proprietor]
Alexander Howie Parkkeeper &c &c |
020 |
A hollow or den on the Cruick Water immediately opposite the Mansion House of Stracathro, and where there was formerly a Mill and some houses |
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STONE CISTS FOUND [nr parish church] |
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Andrew Mill Wright
Sir James Campbell Pr. [Proprietor]
New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] |
020 |
The place where 4 Stone Cists were found about the year 1834 as pointed out to me by Alexander Howie a very old man in presence of the Proprietor. They contained the usual remains, and a presumed to be "the number of Stone Coffins found a few years ago about 300 yards east of the Church" alluded to in the New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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Further East at the edge of the wood overhanging the River North Esk at the end of the Mill Den was found a very large rude stone slab on the removal of the floor of a cottage under which were quantities of human bones &c as pointed out by the same person.
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BALLOWNIE |
Ballownie
Ballownie
Ballownie
Ballownie |
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Messrs. Shiress & Whitson Factors
David Reid Farmer |
027 |
A superior farm steading the property of John Speid Esqr. |
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WARD OF BALLOWNIE |
Ward of Ballownie
Ward of Ballownie
Ward of Ballownie |
Val. [Valuation] Roll
Messrs. Shiriss & Whitson
David Reid |
027 |
A dwelling house, with small portion of land attached, the property of John Speid Esqr. |
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MILL OF SIDE |
Mill of Side
Mill of Side
Mill of Syde
Mill of Side |
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
Estate Plan
Val [Valuation] Roll
County Map |
027 |
Formerly a Corn mill, the mill has been removed, but the name is retained to the houses, which are occupied by Cottars on Westerton farm. |
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WESTERTON |
Westerton
Westerton
Westertown |
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
Estate Plan
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
027 |
An extensive farm steading the property of Sir James Campbell of Stracathro. |
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CRUICK WATER |
Cruick Water |
See name sheets of Fearn |
027 |
This water enters the parish of Stracathro about a quarter of a mile South of Newton, and flowing in a winding course falls into River North Esk near the Mansionhouse of Stracathro. |
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TUMULUS (Site of) [Ballownie] |
Tumulus (site of)
Tumulus (site of)
Tumulus (site of)
Tumulus (site of)
(Re or Rye Hillock) |
Dalrymple's Annals
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
David Reid, Ballownie
Memorial of Angus & Mearns |
027 |
"On the farm of Ballownie, about 1100 yards west from the Church were lately discovered, in a mound, which was named the Lousy Hillock, some relics of antiquity, which seemed to indicate that it had been used as a place of sacrifice by the Druids &c &c
New Stat [Statistical] Account.
"On opening the Re or Rye Hillock near the Church, a few years ago, a carefully constructed stone coffin was found on the top, about two feet below the surface. It contained human remains, and the figure of a fish, which the peasantry say "was made of gold, and about a finger length", This interesting relic, which was carried off by the workmen and lost, had, perhaps, been part of the armorial ensigns of the person interred, and as the Earl of Moray was killed here" (see 19.16) "this may have been the place of his burial.... Tytler says that Kenneth III also came by his death here, and tradition affirms that three Danish Chiefs were buried in the North east corner of the Kirk"
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[Note]
Tumuli on Plan
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Tumulus |
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A remarkable little knoll near the last mentioned, It is of rather irregular shape, having been tampered with, It is similar to one, on the Hill of Stracathro, in Brechin Parish, which General Roy mentions as a signal station of the Romans in connection with the camp at Keithock. It is sometimes called "Law Hillock" and has probable been a knoll of justice.
"An artificial hillock corresponding to one about a mile distant, on the Hill of Stracathro, They have been called Cairns, but from their commanding situation it is more likely they were used as signal stations"
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dotted circle or
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
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Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
Estate Plan
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County Map |
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BRIDGE OF CRUICK |
Bridge of Cruick
Bridge of Cruick
Bridge of Cruick |
Mr. Henderson Surveyor, Brechin
Robert Lyall Esqr.
Alexander Burnett, Wd. [Ward] of Ballownie |
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A County bridge of three arches, carrying the Statute Labour Road from Edzell to Brechin, over the "Cruick Water" |
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Newtonmill House
Newtonmill House
Newtonmill House |
D. Black Esqr. Factor
Miss Joss, Tenant
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
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Blackdikes
Blackdikes
Blackdikes
Blackdikes |
Chalmer's Caledonia Romana
Old Stat. [Statistical] Account
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
Mr. Henderson Surveyor, Brechin |
027 |
A very old cothouse on the farm of "Side". It is associated with a Roman Camp, which formerly was in its vicinity but in the neighbouring parish - Brechin - see "Site of CAMP" on the same trace of Brechin Parish.
"The Roman Camp near Keithock which was formerly named War-dikes" (probablyWard-dikes) "and is called Blackdikes" &c, &c,
Chalmers Caledonia
There is a place in the parish called Blackdikes which is thought to be a corruption of Battledikes" &c &c
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Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
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Charles Fawns Tenant
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Charles Fawns
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SCHOOL [Huntlyhill] |
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Mr. McNicoll Teacher
Mr. Cameron Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor |
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The building in which this School is, was formerly the farm steading of Huntlyhill, The school has been long in existence, and has been all along supported, as it is at present, by the proprietor of the Estate of Stracathro, |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead |
Mr. McNicoll Teacher
Mr. Cameron Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor |
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A good building occupied by a game keeper |
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HUNTLYHILL |
Huntlyhill
Huntlyhill
Huntlyhill |
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
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Mr. McNicoll |
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HILL OF STRACATHRO |
Hill of Stracathro
Hill of Stracathro
Hill of Stracathro |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor
Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
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A long flat topped eminence with gently sloping sides, It extends from the Parish of Brechin to the Parish of Logie Pert, and that portion to which the name applies lies within the Parish of Stracathro, Its highest point the "Hare Cairn" is a prominent feature where a battle was fought in 1452. "See Site of Battle".
"The hill of Stracathro seems to be composed principally of Limestone"
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Site of HARE CAIRN |
Haer Cairn
Hair Cairn
Hare Cairn
Hare Cairn |
Land of the Lindsays p. [page] 149
Pictorial History of Scotland
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
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A prominent knoll forming the highest point of the "Hill of Stracathro", There is a large remarkable stone on the top of it, which is said to have been the spot where the standard of either of the leaders was planted, in the battle which took place here in 1452, - The following condensed account is taken from the written authorities quoted,
After the murder of Douglas, by James 2nd. in Stirling Castle, in 1452, the Earl of Crawford summoned his vassals throughout Angus, with the intention of joining the army of Douglas' brother - who had risen to revenge his death - to march against the King's forces, The King, desirous to cut off the communication between the armies of Douglas and Crawford, commanded the Earl of Huntly - whom he had appointed Lieutenant General - to march southward, while he himself led a powerful army to the north, for the purpose
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Site of the BATTLE between the Earls of Crawford and Huntly [Hare Cairn] |
Site of the Battle between the Earls of Huntly and Crawford A.D. 1452 |
Land of the Lindsays p. [page] 149
Pictorial History of Scotland
Memorials of Angus & Mearns
Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
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A prominent knoll forming the highest point of the "Hill of Stracathro", There is a large remarkable stone on the top of it, which is said to have been the spot where the standard of either of the leaders was planted, in the battle which took place here in 1452, - The following condensed account is taken from the written authorities quoted,
After the murder of Douglas, by James 2nd. in Stirling Castle, in 1452, the Earl of Crawford summoned his vassals throughout Angus, with the intention of joining the army of Douglas' brother - who had risen to revenge his death - to march against the King's forces, The King, desirous to cut off the communication between the armies of Douglas and Crawford, commanded the Earl of Huntly - whom he had appointed Lieutenant General - to march southward, while he himself led a powerful army to the north, for the purpose
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of joining him, Crawford, equally anxious to check Huntly's progress, met him about 10 miles from his own (Crawford's) Castle, at the "Hare Cairn", about two miles north east of the City of Brechin, on the 18th May 1452; where a battle took place in which the valour displayed by Crawford's party was so great, that the battle had in all probability been decided in their favour, had not Collace, the laird of Balnamoon, - who was offended at Crawford for refusing to comply with some demands made by him on the field - left his side, with three hundred followers, and joined the ranks of Huntly, which before long decided the battle in favour of the royalists, - The farm on which the battle was fought is still called "Huntlyhill", If ever (as Mr Jarvise states) the names of Earl Beardie's or Huntly's stone were known to the stone on the "Hare Cairn", they are now entirely forgotten,
Sir James Campbell the Proprietor and his Park Keeper Alexander Howie a very old man (who remembers it) informs me that there was a large artificial cairn of stones at this place, and that the present large monolith has been tumbled from the top of the beacon which it surmounted. the stones had become scattered in Sir James' time and hence were removed.
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A good farm steading the property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Southesk, the only property he possesses in Stracathro Ph. [Parish] |
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Index
Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page
Auchenreoch -- 20 -- 13 -- 18
Ardo -- 27 -- 6 -- 37
Addicate -- 27 -- 7 -- 39
Burnhead -- 19 -- 12 -- 8
Battle fought &c AD 1130 -- 19 -- 16 -- 9
Burial Ground -- 20 -- 9 -- 13
Brewston -- 20 -- 9 -- 14
Balhill -- 20 -- 9 -- 14
Bonnietown -- 20 -- 13 -- 18
Brawl's Well -- 20 -- 14 -- 20
Ballownie -- 27 -- 2 -- 25
Bridge of Cruick -- 27 -- 2 -- 29
Blackdikes -- 27 -- 2 -- 30
Church of Dunlappie -- 20 -- 9 -- 13
Crowyards -- 20 -- 9 -- 14
Church -- 20 -- 14 -- 21
Cruick Water -- 27 -- 2 -- 26
Cairnton -- 27 -- 2 -- 31
Eastertown of Dunlappie -- 20 -- 9 -- 13
Garie Burn -- 19 -- 16 -- 11
Greens -- 20 -- 9 -- 15
Hill of Lundie -- 19 -- 12 -- 7
Hillockhead -- 19 -- 12 -- 8
Hillside -- 27 -- 2 -- 29
Hillhead -- 27 -- 6 -- 33
Huntlyhill -- 27 -- 6 -- 33
Hill of Stracathro -- 27 -- 6 -- 34
Hare Cairn -- 27 -- 6 -- 35
Inchbare -- 20 -- 14 -- 19
Keithock Burn -- 27 -- 2 -- 31
Lundie Bog -- 19 -- 12 -- 7
Mill of Dunlappie -- 20 -- 9 -- 15
Manse -- 20 -- 14 -- 20
Mill Den -- 27 -- 1 -- 23
Mill of Side -- 27 -- 2 -- 25
Newton -- 27 -- 1 -- 23
Newtonmill -- 27 -- 1 -- 23
Newtonmill House -- 27 -- 2 -- 29
Old Spinning Mill -- 20 -- 13 -- 18
Parkland -- 19 -- 8 -- 3
Roughburn -- 20 -- 13 -- 17
River North Esk -- 20 -- 14 -- 22
School -- 20 -- 14 -- 19
Smiddyhill -- 20 -- 14 -- 19
Stracathro House -- 20 -- 14 -- 22
Side -- 27 -- 2 -- 31
School -- 27 -- 6 -- 33
Site of Battle &c AD 1452 -- 27 -- 6 -- 35
The Clash -- 19 -- 11 -- 5
Tarryloch -- 19 -- 12 -- 7
Tumuli -- 27 -- 2 -- 27
Tumuli -- 27 -- 2 -- 28
Woodside -- 19 -- 16 -- 11
Westertown of Dunlappie -- 20 -- 13 -- 17
West Water -- 20 -- 14 -- 21
West Water Bridge -- 20 -- 14 -- 21
Ward of Ballownie -- 27 -- 2 -- 25
Westerton -- 27 -- 2 -- 26
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