OS1/19/3/77
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch of Leys | Loch of Leys Loch of Leys Loch of Leys | Mr John Davidson Factor, Crathes Mr James Stewart, Inspector Estate Plan | 005.08 | "The Loch of Leys in a charter granted 1324 is denominated the "Loch of Banchory" and is described as having "a ferry, an island, and fishings"; but at present the public road from the Church to Raemoir passes through the middle of the hollow in which it lies, and probably in direction of the ancient ferry. Its banks are low and mostly barren. The soil occassionally covered by it is mossy presenting tufts of bog-myrtle, and stunted willows. Their still exists a small island near its southern shore, which is said to be artificial, founded on oak piles with the ruins of "ancient buildings and an oven upon it," and to have no traditions or notices which throw light on its history." Extract from Statistical Account. Since the above was written the loch has been drained and the space which it covered converted into arable land. During its progress several bronze pots, horns etc, were found in the soil, and are thus described in a small book entitled "Legends of Leys" "During its progress there were dug up some curious specimens of household utensils, as well as the horns and bones of an extinct species of deer. A canoe hollowed out of one log of wood, overturned, and with about half a dozen (the exact number is four bronze pots of antique shape lying beneath it, was found in a position which seemed to indicate its having been upset in crossing the loch, no doubt when the encampment of the first draining party broke up and returned to the old house. The canoe fell to pieces on being exposed to the air; the bronze utensils are of course carefully preserved, (and are still to be seen at Crathes Castle) The antlers of the deer are splendid specimens, and are evidently those of a huge species not now existing in Scotland." |
| Loch of Leys (site of) | Loch of Leys Loch of Leys Loch of Leys |
Mr John Davidson Factor, Crathes Mr James Stewart, Inspector Estate Plan |
005.08 | "The Loch of Leys in a charter granted 1324 is denominated the "Loch of Banchory" and is described as having "a ferry, an island, and fishings"; but at present the public road from the Church to Raemoir passes through the middle of the hollow in which it lies, and probably in direction of the ancient ferry. Its banks are low and mostly barren. The soil occassionally covered by it is mossy presenting tufts of bog-myrtle, and stunted willows. Their still exists a small island near its southern shore, which is said to be artificial, founded on oak piles with the ruins of "ancient buildings and an oven upon it," and to have no traditions or notices which throw light on its history." Extract from Statistical Account. Since the above was written the loch has been drained and the space which it covered converted into arable land. During its progress several bronze pots, horns etc, were found in the soil, and are thus described in a small book entitled "Legends of Leys" "During its progress there were dug up some curious specimens of household utensils, as well as the horns and bones of an extinct species of deer. A canoe hollowed out of one log of wood, overturned, and with about half a dozen (the exact number is four bronze pots of antique shape lying beneath it, was found in a position which seemed to indicate its having been upset in crossing the loch, no doubt when the encampment of the first draining party broke up and returned to the old house. The canoe fell to pieces on being exposed to the air; the bronze utensils are of course carefully preserved, (and are still to be seen at Crathes Castle) The antlers of the deer are splendid specimens, and are evidently those of a huge species not now existing in Scotland." |
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[Page] 77Parish of Banchory Ternan
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The Descriptive Remarks written on this page for Loch of Leys should be read in conjunction with the Descriptive Remarks given on the next page (OS1/19/3/78) which all relate to features connected with the Loch of Leys and its historyTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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