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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCK OF ALVES | Knock of Alves Knock of Alves Knock of Alves |
Revd. [Reverend] J. McKay Mr. J. McKimmie Mr Sclander, Forres |
007.13; 007.14 | This is a conical hill, entirely covered with fir trees, and situated at the Eastern margin of this parish, and on the south side of the chief road leading from Forres to Elgin three miles from the latter place It is the property of Mrs Forteith, Newton |
| YORK TOWER | York Tower York Tower York Tower |
Statistical Account Revd [Reverend] J McKay Mr J. McKimmie |
007.14 | This is an octangonal tower, about fifty feet high, erected 1827 on the highest point of the Knock of Alves, by one of the late proprietors of the estate of Newton. |
| NEWTON QUARRIES | Newton Quarries Newton Quarries Newton Quarries |
Revd [Reverend] J McKay Mr. J. McKimmie Mr Ross, Tenant |
007.10; 007.14 | This name is given to a freestone quarry in this parish and also to one in the adjoining parish on the East. They are both working, at present, and the stones are used entirely for building purposes, The one in this parish is on the property of Mrs Forteith of Newton |
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[Page] 25County of Elgin -- Alves Ph. [Parish]
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