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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOP'S PALACE (Ruin [Kinneddar] | Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace |
P. Gatherer Esqr Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Weir Mr. Wiseman |
002 | This name applies to the only remaining portion of the Bishop's Palace at Kinneddar, which is a small piece of masonry standing about 10 feet high 10 feet long and 8 feet thick. all other traces of this once Stately building having disappeared. It was erected about the year 1280, and there is a probability that it was disused about the year 1406 when it is supposed the palace of Spynie was erected, the Bishop having removed to the latter place. Nothing appears to be Known about the "Draw Bri[dge] and other remains" found near the pal[ace] which are mentioned in the "Statistical Account " neither can any traces be shewn with the exception of the Small portion of wall mentioned ab[ove] the ground adjacent being cultivated Capt. [Captain] Dunbar Brander propr. [proprietor] |
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[Page] 40County of Elgin -- Parish of Drainie
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