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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFER STONE | Califer Stone Califer Stone Califer Stone |
Provost. McKenzie Mr Sclanders, Factor Mr George McGillivray, Easter Califer |
011.10 | This is a large stone lying on the surface of the ground, near one of the Upper Califer farm houses, which was formerly used as a place of rendevouze by the town councillors of Forres, after 'riding the marches of the parish', which was done, after the election of a new provost The practice of riding the marches is now discontinued, and the stone has lately been much lessened in size, by the present tenant of Upper Califer, who broke of part for building purposes |
| WESTER LAWRENCETON | Wester Lawrenceton Wester Lawrenceton Wester Lawrenceton |
Provost McKenzie Mr Sclanders, Factor Mr Alexander Cant, tenant |
011.10 | This is a large farm house, one story high, with numerous offices attached; the former slated, the latter partly slated, and partly thatched; the whole in good condition The property of the town of Forres |
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[page] 48Elginshire -- Forres Parish
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