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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTYRE HOUSE | Altyre House Altyre House Altyre House |
Robert Walker Esqr, Factor for the Altyre Estate Forres Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford by Forres Mr James WatSon Parish Schoolmaster, Rafford by Forres Morayshire described |
015.04 | IS the family Seat of Sir W. G G Cumming Altyre & GordonSton Bart. [Baronet]; It is an old plain building about three Stories in height Slated and in thorough repair. The statistical account says " the family Seat iS an old plain building with two neat modern wings, and though well fitted up and Commodious is not Suitable to that style displayed by its ingenious owner everywhere around it" The groundS are extensive And taStefully laid out with drivesS and walks Two large fruit and vegetable gardenS are immediately adjoining the houSe aS iS alSo a flower garden which is elaborately ornamented with flowerS and Shrubs of every Conceivable description. |
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