OS1/19/6/57
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp (Remains of) | Camp (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) |
Mr R Duthie Stonehaven Mr G Smith (Stonehaven) C.G. Monro Esqr (Factor) |
017.08 | On the summit of Blackhill there are the remains of a rampart very distinct on the north and west sides. This is said to have been the encampment of Colonel Morgan when he besieged and took Dunnottar Castle in May 1652. The articles of Capitulation are signed, "Thomas Morgan, Blackhill, att the Leager, 24th. May 1652". See extracts for Dunnottar Castle. [Initialled] B.R. |
| Bowduns | Bowduns Bowduns Bowduns Nether Bowdens |
Mr Robert Duthie (Stonehaven) Mr George Smith (Stonehaven) C.G. Monro Esqr (Factor) Estate Plan 1768 |
017.08 | A projecting headland about half a mile north of Dunnottar Castle. This headland is nearly surrounded by the sea, and appears to have been fortified by a rampart on the land side, the remains of which can yet be traced in a hollow, or Small glen on the west side, this rampart extends from the top of a precipitous cliff on the South, to the low water line on the north side. This place appears to have been called Bre- [continued on page 58] |
| Rampart | Rampart (Remains of) Rampart (Remains of) |
Mr Robert Duthie (Stonehaven) Mr George Smith (Stonehaven) C.G. Monro Esqr |
017.08 | This headland is nearly surrounded by the sea, and appears to have been fortified by a rampart on the land side, the remains of which can yet be traced in a hollow, or Small glen on the west side, this rampart extends from the top of a precipitous cliff on the South, to the low water line on the north side. |
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