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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Whitefield Whitefield
Whitefield
Whitefield
Whitefield
Valuation Roll for 1862 & 3
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Mitchell L Kirk [Lawrencekirk]
M. Farrell Esq Davo
William Bowick Tenant
020.16 A farm House and offices. The property of the Hon [Honorable] Viscount Arbuthnott.
Den of Davo (Woodburn Den) Den of Davo or Woodburn Den
Den of Davo or Woodburn Den
Den of Davo or Woodburn Den
New Statl. a/c [Statistical Account]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Mitchell L.Kirk [Lawrencekirk]
M. Farrell Esq Davo
020.16 A rugged though picturesque ravine through which a Small Stream runs. This den is Very much visited during the Summer Season by botanists by whom it is well Known as the Den of Davo, also as Woodburn Den, The Revd. [Reverend] J Mitchell Minister of the parish states that the Den is well Know by both names as given.

"On this side of the parish there are two Dens or Ravines, through which two Small Streams run into the water of Bervie, but these Streams are nearly dry for Some time in Summer. One of these ravines, Called Den of Davo or Woodburn Den is of Considerable depth and romantic appearance in Some places, And part of it has been in good taste planted by Alexander Wood Esq on whoes property it lies." (New Stat a/c [Statistical Account] p. [page] 23.)
This Den is now the property of M. Farell Esq of Woodburnden.

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Ph. [Parish] of Garvock

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