OS1/19/10/174
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slicewells Wood | Slicewells Wood Slicewells Wood Slicewells Wood |
Mr Peter Ewing (Keeper) Archibald Bisset (Laborer) |
012.11 | A large fir plantation near the house of Ury known by this name the property of (John Baird Esqr. Ury) |
| Houff of Ury | Houff of Ury Houff of Ury Houff of Ury Houff Houff |
Mr Robert Brown Mr Peter Ewing Mr R Duthie New Stat Act [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co [County] Map |
012.11 | "Robert Barclay author of the apology for the Quakers died at Ury on 3rd of August 1690 aged 4[1]. His body lies in the family burial ground, the most elevated spot on the property, in a small building commonly called the Houff, in which are also interred the remains of his son, grandson, and great grandson all bearing the same name"- (New Stat Act [Statistical Account] P. [Page] 252) A plain oblong building of stone, surrounded with trees and plants situated on a hillock on the Estate, and about 1/2 a mile north of Ury House. It is the family burial vault of the Barcllays, late proprietors of the Estate. |
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[Page] 174Parish of Fetteresso Sheet 12 Plan 11
Polbare Belt [note] See Page 199.
[Alongside entry for Houff of Ury:]
Hoif, Hoff, Hove,
Houff, Hufe, A hall,
a burial place. The
principal place of in
terment at Dundee is
called the Houff."
(Jamieson)
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Bizzy- Moderator, Alison James- Moderator
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