Forfar (Angus) volume 83

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/14/83/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF TEALING SHEET 43 No. 16. SHEET 44 No. 6.9.10.13. & 14. SHEET 49 No. 3.4. & 8. SHEET 50 No. 1.2.5.6.9. & 10. INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Tealing Ph. [Parish] -- 3 Balcalk Plantation -- 12 Balkello Hill -- 17 Balluderon Quarry -- 17 Balludderon Hill -- 18 Balkemback Wood -- 20 Balkello -- 24 Balcalk -- 27 Balgray -- 37 Black Law -- 37 Brewery -- 44 Balkenback -- 45 Balnuith -- 46 Balmuir Wood -- 50 Balmuir "East Mains of" -- 50 Craig Owl -- 5 Cross Den -- 12 Coldstream -- 27 Cairn Knowe -- 34 Cross House -- 45 Coralden Bridge -- 46 Coral Den -- 46 Church -- 47 Coralden Quarry -- 48 Cave or Subterraneous Building (Discovered Here) -- 49 Deaf Bridge -- 16 East Shielhill -- 52 Finlarg Hill -- 7 Frewney -- 9 Free Church -- 38 Fallen Den -- 39 Fithie Burn -- 53 Fallows Burn -- 53 Hillside of Prieston -- 27 Huntingfaulds -- 28 Ironside Hill -- 11 Inveradie -- 53 Kirkton of Tealing -- 48 Lumley Den -- 7 Lumleyden T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 11 Lumleyden Wood -- 11 Lorance Hill -- 16 Linn of Balluderon -- 19 Mount Quarry -- 17 Martin's Stone -- 25 Manse -- 38 Millton of Tealing -- 44 Manse -- 47 Moatmill -- 53 Nether Finlarg -- [9] North Balludderon -- [19] Newlandhead -- [19] New Mains of Tealing -- [41] New Jersey -- [42]
OS1/14/83/2 [Page] 2 INDEX Continued Names of Objects -- Page Newton of Tealing -- 45 Newbigging -- 51 Over Finlarg -- 15 Old Balkello -- 24 Prieston Hill -- 5 Prieston -- 28 Post Office -- 32 Remains of Druidical Temple (Supposed) -- 21 School -- 15 Sidlaw Hills -- 18 South Balluderon -- 24 Stone Coffins or Kistvaens Found Here -- 29 Stone Coffins or Kistvaens Found Here -- 30 School -- 31 [School Free] church -- 31 [Cairn] -- 34 Stone Coffin or Kistvaen (Found Here) -- 43 Shielhill Quarry -- 51 Shielhill -- 51 Shielhill Wood -- 52 Tealing Hill -- 12 The Old Kirk -- 13 Tealinghill Wood -- 15 Tealing Stones -- 41 Todhills -- 42 Tealing Burn -- 49 Tealing House -- 50 Windy Gates -- 6 Woodside -- 20
OS1/14/83/3 TEALING [parish] Tealing Tealing Tealing Tealing Tealing Tealing Tealing Sheiff's List of meresmen New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver and Boyd's Almanack Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1857-8 043; 044; 049; 050 [Situation] In the Southern end of the County of Forfar A parish in the southern part of the Sidlaw district of Forfrshire Its figure is nearly triangular with its sides facing the east, the south, and the north-west. It is bounded on the north by Inverarity on the east by Inverarity, Murroes and the detached part of Dundee on the south by Murroes, Mains, and Strathmartine and on the west and north-west by a detached part of Caputh and by Auchterhouse and Glammis. A single farm belonging to it lies along the west side of the detached part of Caputh and is bounded on the other sides by Auchterhouse. The main body measures in straight lines along the north about 1¼ mile the east about 4 miles and along the South about 4½ and along the NW. [North West] about 4¾ and the entire parish is supposed to Contain an area of about 4,300 imperial acres. This parish is in the presbytery of Dundee and Synod of Angus and Mearns.
OS1/14/83/3 [Page] 3 A single farm [note] This is a Detached portion of the Parish and is on Square 49. plans 3 & 7 OMO [Ordnance Mapping Office] 13th. Feb [February] 1861.
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OS1/14/83/5 CRAIG OWL Craig Owl Craig Owl Craig Owl Craig Owl Craig Owl Craigoul Hill Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Old Statistical Account Revd [Reverend] Mr Mellis, Free Church Manse Chamber's Gazetter New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County ] map. 043 [Situation] In the west side of the parish This name applies to the highest of the Sidlaw Hills. situated equally in the Parishes of Tealing & Glammiss.
OS1/14/83/5 PRIESTON HILL Prieston Hill Prieston Hill Prieston Hill Prieston Hill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Minister David Deuchars Balcalk James Blair. Johnston's Co. [County] map 043 [Situation] In the west side of the parish A Hill forming one of the Sidlaws on the farm of Prieston in the Parish of Tealing.
OS1/14/83/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 43.16 Trace 1
OS1/14/83/6 WINDY GATES Windy Gates Windy Gates James Blair. Alexander Boag. North Balluderon 043 [Situation] In the extreme west corner of the parish This name applies to a pass or Glen situated on the west side of Balkillo Hill
OS1/14/83/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 49.3 Trace 1
OS1/14/83/7 FINLARG HILL Finlarg Hill Finlarg Hill Lumley Hill Alexander Ogilvy. Finlarg James Robertson Nether Finlarg Johnston's Co. [County] map 044 [Situation] In the north end of the parish A small Hill situated on the farm of Over Finlarg and forming one of the Sidlaw Hills.
OS1/14/83/7 LUMLEY DEN Lumley Den Lumley Den Alexander Ogilvy, Finlarg Carnegie Low, Lumleyden Toll 044 [Situation] In the north end of the parish A small Den or ravine situated North West of the Toll Bar and on either side of the Glammiss Turnpike Road.
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OS1/14/83/9 FREWNEY Frewney Frewney Frewney James Robinson, Nether Finlarg Alexander Ogilvy, Over Finlarg Alexander Bell, New Mains of Tealing 044 [Situation] In the north end of the parish A cot on the farm of Nether Finlarg, occupied by Farm Servants, and property of William Kerr Esq. Dundee.
OS1/14/83/9 NETHER FINLARG Nether Finlarg Nether Finlarg Nether Finlarg James Robinson Occupier Alexander Ogilvy Valuation Roll 044 [Situation] In the north end of the parish A Farm house, Offices and large farm attached, in possession of James Robinson, and property of William Kerr Esq. Dundee.
OS1/14/83/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 44.10 Trace 2, &, 6.
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OS1/14/83/11 LUMLEYDEN T.P. [Turn Pike] Lumleyden Toll Lumleyden Toll Lumleyden Toll Carnegie Low, Toll Keeper Alexander Ogilvy, Over Finlarg Inscription on Board. 044 [Situation] In the northern end of the parish A Toll Bar and Keepers house attached on the Glammiss road at the South end of Lumley Den.
OS1/14/83/11 LUMLEYDEN WOOD Lumleyden Wood Lumleyden Wood Lumleyden Wood Alexander Ogilvy. Carnegie Low. Valuation Roll. 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A plantation situated North West of Tealing hill Wood on the South side of the Sidlaw Hills. The property of Mrs Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/11 IRONSIDE HILL Ironside Hill Ironside Hill Ironside Hill Ironside Hill John Hood. Milton of Tealing James Blair. Tealing. Alexander Ogilvy Thomas Annon New Jersey. [Situation] In the northern end of the parish A Hill situated on the South side of Lumley Den and forming one of the Sidlaw Hills.
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OS1/14/83/12 BALCALK PLANTATION Balcalk Plantation Balcalk Plantation Balcalk Plantation George Millar, Balcalk James Barry. Coldstream Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder. Ph. [Parish] Manse 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A plantation of fir wood on the farm of Balcalk. The property of Lady Montague.
OS1/14/83/12 CROSS DEN Cross Den Cross Den Cross Den George Fenton. Balcalk James Barry James Blair Tealing 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A Den or ravine situated in the west side of Balcalk plantation known by this name.
OS1/14/83/12 TEALING HILL Tealing Hill Tealing Hill Tealing Hill James Barry. Alexander Bell. New Mains Alexander Crammond. Huntingfaulds 044 [Situation] In the northern portion of the parish A large hill situated on the North East of the Parish Known by this name and from which a wood of that name takes its name.
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OS1/14/83/13 THE OLD KIRK The Old Kirk The Old Kirk The Old Kirk George Fenton. Balcalk James Barry. Balcalk James Blair. 044 [Situation] In the west end of Balcalk Plantation This name applies to a Rocky Slope or Bank about 9 feet high, overlooking a level circular portion of ground. There is no tradition connected with it It is mearly supposed that Roman Catholics met here for Public worship. Others again suppose it to have been Covenanters. Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder Parish Minister concurs with the former supposition and affirms that the Covenanters never established themselves in this part of the Country.
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OS1/14/83/15 OVER FINLARG Over Finlarg Over Finlarg Over Finlarg Alexander Ogilvy Occupier Lease of Farm Valuation Roll 044 [Situation] In the NE [North East] part of the parish A large farm house offices &c attached occupied by Alexander Ogilvy and property of Mrs Fotheringham
OS1/14/83/15 SCHOOL [nr Over Finlarg] School Private School Private School Private Alexander Fyfe Teacher Alexander Bell New Mains James Robertson, Nether Finlarg 044 [Situation] In the NE [North East] part of the parish This name applies to a portion of a Cot, used as a School. supported by the Scholars. and taught by Mr Alexander Fyfe.
OS1/14/83/15 TEALINHGILL WOOD Tealinghill Wood Tealinghill Wood Tealinghill Wood Alexander Bell Alexander Ogilvy James Blair 044 [Situation] In the NE [North East] portion of the parish A large wood situated on Tealinghill the property of Mrs Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/16 DEAF BRIDGE Deaf Bridge Deaf Bridge Deaf Bridge Thomas Annan, New Jersey James Blair Alexander Bell New Mains of Tealing 044 [Situation] In the NE [North East] portion of the parish A Bridge or embankment having no arches whence the name.
OS1/14/83/16 LORANCE HILL Lorance Hill Lorance Hill Lorance Hill Thomas Annan. James Blair. Title Deeds of New Jersey 044 [Situation] In the NE [North East] portion of the parish A large hill running East & West through a portion of Inverarity and extending a short distance in this Parish.
OS1/14/83/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 44.14 Trace 5
OS1/14/83/17 MOUNT QUARRY Mount Quarry Mount Quarry Alexander Boag Balluderon James Blair 049 [Situation] On Balkello Hill A Quarry on Balkello Hill not worked at present. Known by this name.
OS1/14/83/17 BALKELLO HILL Balkello Hill Balkello Hill James Blair Alexander Boag 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A Hill situated on the West side of Craig Owl on the arm of Balkello, whence the name.
OS1/14/83/17 BALLUDERON QUARRY Balluderon Quarry Balluderon Quarry Alexander Boag James Blair 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A Quarry situated on the South East side of Balluderon Hill, which has not been worked for a few years.
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OS1/14/83/18 BALLUDERON HILL Balluderon Hill Balluderon Hill Balludderon Hill Alexander Boag Balluderon James Blair Baxter Gray, Springbank Broughty Ferry Forfar N.B. [North Britain] 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish This name applies to a continuation of Craig Owl Hill and sloping gently southward. The term Brae would be more applicable to it than Hill.
OS1/14/83/18 SIDLAW HILLS Sidlaw Hills Sidlaw Hills Sidlaw Hills Sidlaw Hills Fullarton's Gazetteer Chamber's Gazetteer Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mellis F.C. [Free Church] Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse 049 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the County of Forfar "A continuous range of hills extending from West to east through Perth and Forfarshire, beginning at Kinnoul and terminating at Brechin".
OS1/14/83/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 49. No.4 Trace 2 & 3 Balluderon Hill [note] Note. A question relative to the spelling of the name Ballutheron or Balluderon was refered to the ground and the following answer was returned by the Field Examiner (Sapper Clegg) "Ballutheron is the original spelling and is still used by the less intelligent people. The proper spelling is Balluderon, for this spelling the authorities are Title Deeds of South Balluderon Estate, Lease of North Balluderon farm, &c.".
OS1/14/83/19 LINN OF BALLUDERON Linn of Ballutheron Linn of Ballutheron Linn of Ballutheron James Boag Ballutheron Robert Macky Woodside James Blair. 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A linn or Waterfall on the farm of Ballutheron. The fall is eighteen feet.
OS1/14/83/19 NORTH BALLUDERON North Balludderon North Ballutheron North Ballutheron North Ballutheron Baxter Gray Esq. Springbank, Broughty Ferry N.B. [North Britain] Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mellis F.C. [Free Church] Manse James Boag 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. A farm house offices arable farm & attached, occupied by Robert Kydd and property of William Jackson Esq. Northmuir Kirriemuir.
OS1/14/83/19 NEWLANDHEAD Newlandhead Newlandhead Newlandhead James Robertson Occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder. Robert Mackey Woodside 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish. Two pendicles and three Cotts the property of Lady Montague of Douglas.
OS1/14/83/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 49 No.4 Trace 5 North Balluderon [note] For spelling Balluderon see note in opposite page
OS1/14/83/20 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside Woodside Robert Mackey Occupier Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse James Blair 049 [Situation] On the north side of Balkemback Wood A cot having a few acres of land attached on the farm of Balkello Situated on the North Side of a Wood whence the name.
OS1/14/83/20 BALKEMBACK WOOD Balkemback Wood Balkemback Wood Balkemback Wood Robert Macky Woodside Revd [Relverend] Mr. Elder. George Langlands Balkemback. 049 [Situation] In the western portion of the parish A Fir plantation on the farm of Balkemback, whence the name.
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OS1/14/83/21 Remains of DRUIDICAL TEMPLE (Supposed) [Balkemback Wood] Supposed Druidicacl Temple Remains of Supposed Druidical Temple Remains of Old Statistical Account. George Langlands, Balkemback. 049 [Situation] In the west side of Balkemback Wood This name applies to four large Stones, two of which are now standing and about four feet in height, Situated in the west side of Balkemback Wood. The Stones which now remain with some others which have been destroyed formed a circle 31 feet in diameter.
OS1/14/83/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 49 No.4 Trace 6 [Note] On the farm of Balckembeck are several great round stones placed in a circle evidently the remains of a Druidical temple. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 4 p. [page] 101
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OS1/14/83/23 STANDING STONE OF BALKELLO Standing Stone of Balkello Standing Stone of Balkello Standing Stone of Balkello David Bell. Old Balkello. Charles Bell. Balkello. James Robertson. Old Balkello 049 [Situation] About 14 chains west of Old Balkello This name applies to a large standing stone nine feet in height situated on the farm of Balkello. This Stone in Connection with some others in the Parish are supposed to have used to point out the Roads as they were then mearly beaten paths.
OS1/14/83/23 SCHOOL [Old Balkello] School School School Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Miss Morrison, Teacher Charles Bell. Balkello. 049 [Situation] A few chains west of Old Belkello This school is situated in the south of the Parish and has a Teachers house attached. It is supported by the Kirk Session, a donation from Revd [Reverend] Mr Elder Parish Manse, who is Patron.
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OS1/14/83/24 OLD BALKELLO Old Balkello Old Balkello Old Balkello David Bell, Old Balkello Charles Bell. Balkello Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder. Ph. [Parish] Manse. 049 [Situation] In the SW [South West] end of the parish A hamlet Consisting of a few thatched cotts occupied by Farmers. The property of Lady Montague of Douglas.
OS1/14/83/24 BALKELLO Balkello Balkello Balkello Charles Bell, Occupier. David Bell, Old Balkello Valuation Roll 049 [Situation] In the SW [South West] end of the parish A farm house. farm Offices &c attached. the property of Lady Montague of Douglas.
OS1/14/83/24 SOUTH BALLUDERON South Balluderon South Balluderon South Balluderon George Dick Esq. William Mount Occupier Valuation Roll. 049 [Situation] In the SW [South West] end of the parish A small estate situated in the South West of the parish occupied by William Mount and property of George Dick Esq. Balgray. Dundee.
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OS1/14/83/25 MARTIN'S STONE Martin's Stone Martin's Stone Martin's Stone David Bell. Old Balkello. Charles Bell. Balkello. Alexander Boag N. [North] Balluderon 049 [Situation] About 23 chains S by W [South by West] of South Balluderon This name applies to a standing stone situated on the farm of Balkello, on which is sculptured figures of men on horseback. dogs. and Serpents. The tradition seems thus: A farmer residing at Baldragon. Parish of Mains who had nine Daughters sent one of them to fetch him a draught of water from the fountain. The girl not returning quickly another was sent, who did not return either, and another until they were all absent on the same errand. Alarmed at this the farmer went himself and as he approached the spring he saw the whole of his nine daughters lying dead. He along with some of his neighbours on looking about saw two large Snakes which had just Killed his daughters. and pursuing them Killed them on the farm of Balkello. This Stone or Monument marking the site when they were slain. Turn over [continued on page 26]
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OS1/14/83/26 Martin's Stone (Continued) [continued from page 25] "In the north end of the parish" (of Strathmartine) "is a large stone called Martin's Stone, of [which] Gordon takes [notice] in his iterinary as belonging to the parish of Tealing. Tradition Says that at the place where the stone is erected a dragon which had devoured nine maidens (who had gone out on a Sunday evening one after another, to fetch Spring water to their father), was killed by a person called Martin and that hence it was named Martin's Stone." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 13 p. [page] 99
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OS1/14/83/27 COLDSTREAM Coldstream Coldstream Coldstream Coldstream Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder. Ph [Parish] Manse David Deuchars Balcalk James Spalding. Hillside of Prieston Johnston's Co. [County] map 050 [Situation] Near the central portion of the parish This name applies to three Cottar houses on the farm of Balcalk. the property of Lady Montague.
OS1/14/83/27 HILLSIDE OF PRIESTON Hillside of Prieston Hillside of Prieston Hillside of Prieston George Anderson Prieston David Deuchars, Balkalk James Spalding Hillside of Prieston 050 [Situation] Near the Central portion of the parish A small hamlet on the farm of Prieston, on the side of the Sidlaw Hills, occupied by laborers.
OS1/14/83/27 BALCALK Balcalk Balcalk Balcalk Balcaulk George Miller Occupier Lease of Farm Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Valuation Roll 050 [Situation] In the central portion of the parish A farm house, Offices, large farm &c attached the property of Lady Montague of Douglas.
OS1/14/83/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 50 No. 1 Traces 1 & 2.
OS1/14/83/28 HUNTINGFAULDS Huntingfaulds Huntingfaulds Huntingfaulds Huntingtower Alexander Crammond, Occupier. Lease of Farm. Valuation Roll. valuation Roll 1857-8 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the parish. A farm house. offices. Arable farm &c. attached the property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/28 PRIESTON Prieston Prieston Prieston Preston George Anderson, Occupier Lease of farm Revd. [Reverend Mr. Elder. Ph. [Parish] Manse. Valuation Roll. 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the parish. A farm house. offices. farm &c. attached the property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/29 STONE COFFINS OR KISTVAENS (Found Here) [Free Church, Balgray] Stone Coffins Stone Coffins James Blair, Balgray James Marr Balgray. 050 [Situation] A few chains NE [North East] of the Free Church. James Blair. Balgray of Tealing who pointed out the place where the Stone Coffins were found. States: that, when the workmen were procuring gravel for building purposes in the year 1843. they dug up two Stone Coffins, situated about fifteen inches below the surface.
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OS1/14/83/30 STONE COFFINS OR KISTVAENS (Found Here) [Balcalk] Stone Coffins Stone Coffins Stone Coffins George Fenton Balcalk Thomas Mackey. Balcalk. James Barry, Coldstream. 050 [Situation] About 14 chains S by E [South by East] of Balcalk. Thomas Mackey who pointed out the site of where these Stone Coffins were found. States that about twenty years since, he, and some other laborers found two stone Coffins about twenty inches below the surface, of the ground.
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OS1/14/83/31 SCHOOL [Balgray] School Ph. [Parish] School Ph. [Parish] School Ph. [Parish] Alexander Menzies Teacher Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse John Hood, Milton of Tealing 050 [Situation] Near the west side of Balgray. A plain building used as the Parish School. the Teachers residence is attached.
OS1/14/83/31 SCHOOL (Free Church) [Balgray] School (Free Church) School (Free Church) School (Free Church) Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse John Hood Milton of Tealing Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School 050 [Situation] In the hamlet of Balgray This name applies to a building used as the free Church School attached is the Teachers residence garden &c.; The property of the Free Church Trustees.
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OS1/14/83/32 POST OFFICE [Balgray] Post Office Post Office Post Office Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Inscription on Board. 050 [Situation] In the hamlet of Balgray. The Post Office is now kept at the Free Church School. at which the Mail arrives from Dundee at 8.30 A.M. and returns for Dundee at 2.30. P.M.
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OS1/14/83/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 50. No.1 Trace 6 [Entry for Stone Coffins & Urns crossed out]
OS1/14/83/34 CAIRN KNOWE Cairn Knowe Cairn Knowe Cairn Knowe George Fenton. Balcalk. Thomas Mackey. Balcalk James Barry. Coldstream 050 [Situation] About ⅜ mile NW. [North West] of Balgray. This name applies to a small know on the summit of which a few years since was a Cairn. About twenty years since when the laborers were defacing the Cairn they discovered two Stone Coffins and an Urn.
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OS1/14/83/35 Site of CAIRN [Cairn Knowe] Cairn (Site of) Cairn (Site of) Cairn (Site of) George Fenton. Balcalk James Barry. Coldstream James Blair. Balgray 050 [Situation] On Cairn Knowe. This name applies to the site of a Cairn situated on a small Knowe of that name. About 20 years ago it was demolished and there were two Stone Coffins and an Urn found in it.
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OS1/14/83/37 BALGRAY Balgray Balgray Balgray Balgray Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School James Blair Balgray Valuation Roll. 050 [Situation] In the Central portion of the parish A scattered hamlet having gardens attached occupied by farm laborers the property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/37 BLACK LAW Black Law Black Law Black Law James Blair Balgray Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School John Hood. Milton of Tealing 050 [Situation] On the northern side of Balgray. A very small hill situated on the North of Balgray; Known by this name.
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OS1/14/83/38 FREE CHURCH [Balgray] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mellis Free Ch. [Church] Manse George Millar. Balcalk. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse 050 [Situation] In the central portion of the parish. A plain rectangular building the property of the Free Church Trustees. The Revd. [Reverend] D.B. Mellis is the officiating Minister. The Church is seated for 366 individuals.
OS1/14/83/38 MANSE [F.C. [Free Church], Balgray] Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mellis, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse George Miller, Balcalk. 050 [Situation] On the SE [South East] side of the Free Ch. [Church] A plain building having gardens offices &c. attached Occupied by Revd. [Reverend] D.B. Mellis. The property of the Free Church Trustees.
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OS1/14/83/39 FALLEN DEN Fallen Den Fallen Den Fallen Den James Blair, Balgray James Spalding, Prieston James Marr, Balgray 050 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish This name applies to a small Den situated on the South West of Tealinghill Wood.
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OS1/14/83/41 TEALING STONES Tealing Stones Tealing Stones Alexander Bell New Mains of Tealing James Blair 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] side of Tealing Wood. This name applies to two Standing Stones alternately about 7 & 5 feet in height situated on the South East side of Tealinghill Wood There is no tradition concerning them.
OS1/14/83/41 NEW MAINS OF TEALING New Mains of Tealing New Mains of Tealing New Mains of Tealing Alexander Bell Occupier Lease of farm Valuation Roll 050 [Situation] In the eastern side of the parish A farm house offices arable farm &c. attached in possession of Alexander Bell and property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/42 NEW JERSEY New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey Thomas Annan Title Deeds of Estate Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Valuation Roll 050 [Situation] In the eastern side of the parish A small Estate on the North East of the Parish having Dwelling house offices &c. in possession & property of Thomas Annan Esqr.
OS1/14/83/42 TODHILLS Todhills Todhills Todhills Fullartons Gazetteer Valuation Roll Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse 050 [Situation] In the eastern side of the parish. This name applies to two clusters of small houses some of which have small farms or pendicles attached and others of them are labourers cottages. There is also a small brewery. The property of Mrs. Fotheringham
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OS1/14/83/43 STONE COFFIN OR KISTVAEN (Found Here) [New Mains of Tealing] Stone Coffin & Urn Alexander Bell New Mains of Tealing 050 [Situation] About 10 Chains NNE [North North East] of New Mains of Tealing Mr. Alexander Bell. New Mains of Tealing who pointed out the site of where the Stone Coffin & Urn was found states that about about thirty years since while he was procuring sand he dug up a Stone Coffin in the end of which was an Urn containing ashes. The Coffin Contained human Bones. Skull etc. The Skull & Urn was preserved by him for some years.
OS1/14/83/43 [Page] 43 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 50 No.2 Trace 1 [Note] note. It is not necessary to write Urn which was found in the Coffin
OS1/14/83/44 MILLTON OF TEALING Millton of Tealing Millton of Tealing Millton of Tealing John Hood, Occupier James Blair Balgray John. H. Stiven Millton of Tealing 050 [Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish A farm house. Corn Mill. Offices &c. attached occupied by John Hood and property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/44 BREWERY [Todhills] Brewery Brewery Brewery James Robinson Occupier John Hood Millton of Tealing Inscription on Board 050 [Situation] At the south side of Todhills A Brewery kept by James Robinson Todhills on the West side of the Turnpike Road from Dundee to Forfar The property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/45 BALKEMBACK Balkemback Balkemback Balkemback Balckembeck George Langlands, Occupier Lease of farm. Valuation Roll. 1857-8 Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 050 [Situation] In the southern part of the parish A Farm house, offices, farm Gardens &c. attached in possession of George Langlands, and property of the Earl of Home.
OS1/14/83/45 NEWTON OF TEALING Newton of Tealing Newton of Tealing Newton of Tealing David Kinmond Kirkton of Tealing James Blair, Balgray Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse 050 [Situation] In the southern part of the parish A building comprising a Smithy, Wrights shop, and two dwellings. the property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/45 CROSS HOUSE Cross House Cross House Cross House John Hood, Millton of Tealing George Anderson, Prieston, George Langlands. Balkemback 050 [Situation] In the southern part of the parish A cot situated at the junction of the old Glammis road and the Old Road from Dundee to Forfar. Known by this name.
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OS1/14/83/46 BALNUITH Balnuith Balnuith Balnuith Balnoath Balmeath Alexander Bell, Occupier Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder. Ph. [Parish] Manse Alexander Menzies. Ph. [Parish] School Stobies Co. [County] map Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1857-8 050 [Situation] In the southern part of the parish A Farm house, offices; arable farm, gardens, &c attached the property of Mrs. Fotheringham
OS1/14/83/46 CORALDEN BRIDGE Coralden Bridge Coralden Bridge Coralden Bridge James Blair, Balgray. John Hood, Millton of Tealing Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School 050 [Situation] In the southern part of the parish A small Stone Bridge situated on the North of a Den of the same name.
OS1/14/83/46 CORAL DEN Coral Den Coral Den Coral Den John Hood. Millton of Tealing Alexander Menzies Ph. [Parish] School James Blair, Balgray 050 [Situation] In the south part of the parish A minor den or ravine situated a short distance eastward from Kirkton of Tealing known by this name.
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OS1/14/83/47 MANSE [parish, Kirkton of Tealing] Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder, Occupier. David Kinmond, Kirkton. Valuation Roll 050 [Situation] In the Kirkton of Tealing A neat dwelling house offices, gardens & attached the residence of Mr. Elder Parish Minister.
OS1/14/83/47 CHURCH [parish, Kirkton of Tealing] Church Church Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder, Ph. [Parish] Minister David Kinmond Kirkton Valuation Roll 050 [Situation] In the Kirkton of Tealing A plain building situated in the village of Kirkton of Tealing used as the Parish Church and seated for 800 individuals.
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OS1/14/83/48 CORALDEN QUARRY Coralden Quarry Coralden Quarry Coralden Quarry James Blair, Balgray. Alexander Menzies. Ph. [Parish] School. John Hood, Millton of Tealing 050 [Situation] In the southern portion of the parish A small quarry situated in a Den of the same name It is not worked at present.
OS1/14/83/48 KIRKTON OF TEALING Kirkton of Tealing Kirkton of Tealing Kirkton of Tealing Kirkton of Tealing David Kinmond, Kirkton of Tealing Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse Lease of farm. Valuation Roll. 050 [Situation] In the southern portion of the parish A small village comprising Parish Church Manse. Farm house Cottar houses having gardens &c attached on the Estate of Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/49 CAVE or Subterraneous Building (Discovered Here) [Tealing House] Cave site of Cave site of John Hood, Millton of Tealing. Old Statistical Account 050 [Situation] About 5 chains NNE [North North East] of Tealing House John Hood who pointed out the site of this Cave or Subterraneous passage, states that it was supposed to be a Vault or passage in the interior of a Chapel which was attached to Tealing House About Sixty years since while the workmen were destroying it, they found a Gold Ring bearing a Latin inscription.
OS1/14/83/49 TEALING BURN Tealing Burn John Hood. Milton of Tealing. Walter Crow. Newbigging 050 [Situation] Running past the west side of Tealing House A considerable stream rising South of Balcalk Plantation and flowing in a southerly direction until it joins Fithie Water a little to the South of Moat Mill.
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OS1/14/83/50 TEALING HOUSE Tealing House Tealing House Tealing House Alexander Bell, Balnuith John Hood, Millton James Blair, Balgray. 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] part of the parish A Mansion house with Demesne, farm. Offices. gardens &c. attached. the property and residence of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/50 BALMUIR WOOD Balmuir Wood Balmuir Wood Balmuir Wood James Anderson, Balmuir James Blair. John Hood 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] part of the parish A wood situated on the north side of Balmuir on the Fotheringham Estate.
OS1/14/83/50 BALMUIR Balmuir Balmuir Balmuir East Mains of Balmuir James Anderson, Balmuir. Lease of farm Valuation Roll A.W. Myles Esqre. County Clerk, Forfar. 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] part of the parish A farm house, offices, farm gardens &c attached occupied by James Anderson Property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
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OS1/14/83/51 NEWBIGGING Newbigging Newbigging Newbigging Newbigging Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder, Ph. [Parish] Manse Alexander Menzies, Ph. [Parish] School David Kinmond, Kirkton Valuation Roll, 1857-8 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] part of the parish A small Village, situated on the South East of the Parish. It is inhabited by Farmers, having small farms.
OS1/14/83/51 SHIELHILL QUARRY Shielhill Quarry Shielhill Quarry Shielhill Quarry John Wood, Millton, James Blair, Balgray, David Kinmond, Kirkton, 050 [Situation] In the SE. [South East] part of the parish A Quarry on the farm of Shielhill known by this name.
OS1/14/83/51 SHIELHILL Shiehill Shiehill Shiehill Shielhill Shielhill Shielhill John Fenton, Occupier Lease of farm Rent Receipt Mr. Alexander Menzies, Parish School Valuation Roll. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse 050 [Situation] In the SE [South East] part of the parish A farm house, offices arable farm &c. the property of Lady Montague.
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OS1/14/83/52 EAST SHIELHILL East Shielhill East Shielhill East Shielhill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder, Ph. [Parish] Manse Mr. Alexander Menzies, Ph. [Parish] School Valuation Roll, 1857-8 050 [Situation] In the SE. [South East] part of the parish A few Cottar houses on the farm of Shielhill, Known by this name.
OS1/14/83/52 SHIELHILL WOOD Shielhill Wood Shielhill Wood Shielhill Wood Mr. Alexander Menzies Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Elder Ph. [Parish] Manse John Wood, Millton 050 [Situation] In the SE. [South East] part of the parish A wood or plantation on the farm of Shielhill the property of Lady Montague.
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OS1/14/83/53 MOATMILL Moat Mill Moatmill Moatmill Moatmill Valuation Roll 1858-9 Revd [Reverend] Mr. Elder, Ph. [Parish] Manse. Mrs. Swann Occupier Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1857-8 050 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A farm house, offices, farm gardens &c attached, the property of Mrs. Fotheringham.
OS1/14/83/53 INVERADIE Inveradie Inveradie Inveradie David Kinmond, occupier. Valuation Roll 1857-8 John Hood, Millton, 050 [Situation] In the south end of the parish A farm house, offices, &c. attached occupied by farm laborers. the property of Lady Montague.
OS1/14/83/53 FITHIE BURN Fithie Burn 050 See Name Book for Ph. [Parish] of Mains & Strathmartine
OS1/14/83/53 FALLOWS BURN Fallows Burn 049 See Name Book for Ph. [Parish] of Mains & Strathmartine
OS1/14/83/53 [Page] 53 Parish of Tealing -- Sheet 50 No.10 Trace 1 [Volume signed] James Carpenter C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 15th. Feby. [February] 1860 C.N. Martin Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/14/83/54 [Page] 54 [Volume] 83 OS1/14/83 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY MS STORE SOUTHAMPTON 13 AUG. 1902 Co. [COUNTY] FORFAR PARISH of TEALING SHEET 43. No. 16. SHEET 44. No. 6, 9, 10, 13, & 14. SHEET 49. No. 3, 4, & 8. SHEET 50. No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, & 10.