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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durris | Durris Durris Durris Durris Durris Durris Durris Durris |
Revd. [Reverend] James Duirs, Minister & Meresman. Garden's Map of Kincardine, 1774 Thomson's Map of Kincardine, 1822. Mr. Gillespie, Meresman for Drumoak Mr. J. Gordon, Meresman for Durris. Mr. W. Mutch, Registrar & Schoolmaster Gazetteer of Scotland New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
"The Parish extends from east to west about 5 1/2 miles along the South bank of the river Dee, which is its northern boundary. On the South, it is bounded by the Grampian mountains. Its figure resembles an oblong; but the length on the South Side is at least seven miles; the mean breadth about three and three-fourth miles." (Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] page 170) |
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[Page] 1Parish of Durris -- Kincardineshire
Note. - There is no detached portion of this
parish in any other, nor is there a
detached portion of any other in this.
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