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RAFFORD [parish] |
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford |
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1869
Philips' County Atlas
Sheriff's List of Parishes
Registrar's Returns 1862
Valuation Roll for 1667 & 1744
Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
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The parish of Rafford is in the Presbytery of Forres, Synod of Moray. It is bounded in the north by the parish of Kinloss; on the east by the parishes of Alves, Elgin, and Dallas; on the south & South West by the parish of Edinkillie; and on the West by the parish of Forres a portion of which is indented into this Ph. [Parish] nearly cutting it into two parts. There are no detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of Another parish
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LOCH OF BLAIRS |
Loch of Blairs
Loch of Blairs
Loch of Blairs
Loch of the Blairs |
Robert Walker Esqr, Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith, Rafford
Mr James Watson
New Satistical Account |
This is a small sheet of water almost entirely surrounded by the Altyre Woods, and part of which lies in the parish of Dyke & Moy. as the boundary between that parish, and Rafford
passes through it It is Situated in the extreme north western part of the parish, and is on the property of Sir W. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] of Altyre by Forres |
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SCULPTURED STONE (Runic) |
Sculptured Stone (Runic)
Sculptured Stone (Runic)
Sculptured Stone (Runic) |
Robert Walker Esq. Factor
Robert Smith (Revd) [Reverend] Manse Rafford
Mr James Watson, Schoolhouse Rafford |
010.16 |
This is a large Upright stone, about eight feet high, situated in a cultivated field about one mile north of Altyre House. It was found, in the parish of Duffus, and removed to where it now stands, by the wife of a late proprietor of Altyre. It has a cross cut on one side and various runic carvings on both sides |
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CHURCH (In Ruins |
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins |
Robert Walker Esqr.
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson
Mr Miller, Editor, Forres Gazette |
010.16 |
This is the ruin of a church, quite roofless, but with the walls entire, situated in the Altyre woods, and near the Altyre Burn, and about one mile north of Altyre house. In the chartulary of Moray mention is made of Altyre chapel, having been used in 1230; and the present church is supposed to have been built on the site of the Roman catholic Chapel. The present ruin ceased to be used for religious purposes about 1660, after Altyre was joined to Rafford parish. The present is the ruin of a presbyterian church. It is on the property of Sir W.G. Cumming |
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County of Elgin -- Rafford Parish
Church
(In Ruins)
Referred to the examiner who states " There is no doubt but Presbyterian
Service was performed in this church since the Reformation But the
date of its erection cannot be ascertained nor can it be found in any
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DAM OF BURGIE |
Dam of Burgie
Dam of Burgie
Dam of Burgie |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford
Mr James Watson Parish Schoolmaster, Rafford |
011.02 |
Applied to a Cottage, one storey high thatched and in ordinary repair. And the property of the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esq. of Burgie. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer]
Rev [Reverend] R Smith
Mr James Watson |
011.02 |
This school is held in part of the Cottage called the Dam of Burgie. It is supported by a Government Grant, Free Church Educational Grant & Fees. The subjects taught are, Ordinary branch of English, Latin, Mathematics and French. Average attendance - 60. |
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KILNFLAT |
Kilnflat |
H. M. S. McKay
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson |
011.03 |
A large farmsteading One storey high thatched and in rather indifferent repair. The dwelling house is two stories high partly thatched and partly slated. and in ordinary repair. |
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DISTILLERY (Disused |
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A Distillery is in connection with this farm though now disused. The office houses are two storeys high thatched and in ordinary repair. Property of the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esqr. of Burgie. |
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THORNHILL |
Thornhill |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford by Forres.
Mr James Watson Parish Schoolmaster, Rafford by Forres. |
011.03 |
Applied to two Cottars houses one storey in height thatched and in ordinary repair. Property of the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esqr. of Burgie. |
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STONE COFFIN CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, BEAD ORNAMENTS AND AN URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1848 |
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In an arable field about half a mile to the west of (Thornhill) there was found about 1848, a stone coffin with human remains. It contained an urn of clay rudely ornamented. In this coffin alone were found ornaments of a jetblack substance resembling canal coal through which appear to have passed cords; the whole fixed to a ring 2½ inches in diameter. The appearance of the bones and ornaments seemed to indicate that the grave had been that of a female of rank. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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LOCHYHILL |
Lochyhill
Lochyhill
Lochyhill |
Mr James Davidson, Tenant
Mr Sclanders, Banker Forres
Mr Miller, Editor, Gazette Office Forres |
011.05 |
A farm house two storeys high, with Offices adjacent; the former Slated, and in good repair, the latter are chiefly slated and also in excellent repair The Earl of Moray, proprietor, Darnaway Castle, by Forres, Elginshire. |
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MORAYPARK |
Moraypark
Moraypark
Moraypark |
A.C. MacKenzie Esq.
R. Urquhart Esq.
J. Miller Esq. |
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This name is applied to a neat built Cottage two Stories High with suitable offices situated a short distance east from the dwelling house; the whole are slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Moray, Darnaway Castle by Forres |
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CASSIEFORD |
Cassieford
Cassieford
Cassieford |
Rent Receipt
J. Murdoch Esqr Tent [Tenant]
Alexander Urquhart Esqr Caledonian Bank Forres |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a large farm house two Storeys high with Suitable Offices Attached, the whole are Slated & in excellent Condition Earl of Moray propr [proprietor] Darnaway Castle by Forres. |
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SKEACHHILL |
SKeachhill
SKeachhill
SKeachhill |
Rent Receipt
J. Murdoch Tent [Tenant]
Alexander Urquhart Esqr. |
011.05 |
A farm house one Storey high with Offices Attached thatched and in fair repair Earl of Moray Propr [Proprietor] |
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TARRAS |
Tarras
Tarras
Tarras |
Rent Receipt
Alexander Urquhart Esqr
J. Miller Esqr. |
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A farm house One Storey high with Offices attached Slated and in good repair Earl of Moray propr [proprietor] Miss Forsyth Tent [Tenant] |
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SUENO'S STONE (Runic Sculptured) Stone Coffin and the Barrel of a Gun found here A.D. 1864 |
Sueno's Stone
Sueno's Stone
Sueno's Stone |
J Miller Esqr
R Urquhart Esqr
Alexander Urquhart Esqr |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a Stone Situated on the north of the road leading to Burghead, and about One half Mile from the Town of Forres. "The Stone or pillar is hard grey Sandstone twenty three feet Above the ground and Said to be Twelve feet more under it. The breadth at the base is four feet; thicKness about fifteen inches, and Covered over with figures of Men on foot and horsebacK. of birds And Animals with runic Knots and Circles Cut in alto-relievo.
Its precise purpose is a matter of dispute, but it is Supposed to have been Set up between the tenth and twelfth Centuries, to Commemorate the victory obtained by the Danish Army over Malcolm II in 1008 in which the King was wounded and Carried off the field. About the year 1812 several human SKeletons Are Said to have been dug up within a few yards of it, which would Coroborate this view of its MarKing a battle field" See "Morayshire Described" pages 269 and 270. In the same field and about 180 yards to the West of this Pillar a Stone Coffin & Barrel of a Gun were dug up by the present Tenant in 1864, and in the adjoining field to the North West pieces Of Sword blads, Buckles, & pieces of Tartan were got when Cultivating it about the year 1828
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EASTER LAWRENCETON |
Easter Lawrenceton |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin Factor to the Trustees of
the late R. Tulloh Esqr
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr James Watson |
011.06 |
This name applies to a farm, The dwelling houSe iS two stories high slated And in good repair. The Offices Attached are one story high thatched and in bad repair, Property of the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie |
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BLACKHILLOCK |
Blackhillock |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev. [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James Watson. |
011.06 |
Applies to a farm The dwelling house iS two stories high slated And in good repair. The OfficeS attached are one story high thatched and in Ordinary repair. Property of the TrusteeS of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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BURGIE LODGE |
Burgie Lodge |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James Watson. |
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This Name applies to a large and Commodious house with farm attached. It is three Stories high Slated and in good repair. the OfficeS attached are two Stories high Slated and in good repair, Property of the TrusteeS of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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CRAIGHEAD |
Craighead |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James Watson. |
011.06 |
Applies to two small Cottages each one Story in height Thatched and in bad repair. Property of the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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BURGIE |
Burgie |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James Watson. |
011.06 |
Applies to a Small Cottage one Story high, thatched And in very bad repair. Property of the late R. Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead |
A Colvin Esqr. Factor to the Earl of Moray Earlsmill by Forres.
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith Parish Minister Rafford by Forres.
Mr JameS WatSon Parish SchoolmaSter Rafford by Forres. |
011.06 |
This name applies to a large farm on the property of the Earl of Moray. The dwelling house is two Stories high slated and in good repair. The Offices attached Are two Stories high slated and in good repair. |
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LITTLETON OF TARRAS |
Littleton of Tarras |
A Colvin Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James WatSon. |
011.06 |
Applies to two small Cottages on the farm of Hillhead, they are each one Story in height thatched and in bad repair. Property of the Earl of Moray. Darnaway Castle by Forres |
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LEYS |
Leys |
A Colvin Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr JameS WatSon. |
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Applies to a Small Cottage on the farm of Hillhead it is one story high slated and in good repair Property of the Earl of Moray. |
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SCOTSBURN |
Scotsburn |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr JameS WatSon. |
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Applied to two Cottages each one Story in height thatched and in indifferent repair. Property of the TrusteeS of the late R. Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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LOCHABER |
Lochaber |
A Colvin Esqr. Factor, Earlsmill by Forres.
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith.
Mr James WatSon. |
011.06 |
Applies to a cottage on the farm of Hillhead it is one Story high thatched and in bad repair. Property of the Earl of Moray. |
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MAINS OF BURGIE |
Mains of Burgie |
H. H. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin. Factor to the Trustees of the late R Tulloh Esq
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford by Forres.
Mr James WatSon Parish SchoolmaSter Rafford by Forres. |
011.07 |
This name applies to the Home farm on the Burgie Estate the offices are one story high slated and in good repair; Property of the TrusteeS of the late R. Tulloh Esq of Burgie |
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BURGIE COTTAGE |
Burgie Cottage |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith.
Mr James WatSon. |
011.07 |
Appplies to the dwelling house attached to the home farm of Burgie. It iS One Story high slated And in good repair. Property of the TrusteeS of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie |
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WOODSIDE OF BURGIE |
Woodside of Burgie |
H. M. S. McKay.
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith.
Mr James WatSon. |
011.07 |
Applies to a Small Cottage one tory high thatched and in ordinary repair. Property of the TrusteeS of the late R. Tulloh Esqr of Burgie. |
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BURGIE HOUSE |
Burgie House |
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith.
H. M. S. McKay.
Mr James Watson. |
011.07 |
Applies to the family seat in the Burgie Estate. It iS a plain Substantial building three Stories high Slated And in good repair. There is no Ornamental ground of any note Attached to the House. there is however A large fruit and vegetable Garden attached to it. Property of the Trustees of the late R. Tulloh Esq of Burgie |
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BURGIE BURN |
Burgie Burn |
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James WatSon
Mr William RoSe. Mains of Burgie by ForreS. |
011.07 |
Applies to a Small Stream which is chiefly formed
by the drainage of the land on the north side of Burgie hill It flows in a north easterly direction into the Parish of Alves. |
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DEN BURN |
Den Burn |
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James WatSon
Mr William RoSe |
011.07 |
Applies to a small stream which rises about half a mile South of Burgie Castle: It flows in a Northerly direction for about a Mile until it joins the stream which forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Rafford and Alves. |
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WHITEHILL BURN |
Whitehill Burn
Whitehill Burn
Whitehill Burn |
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James WatSon
Mr William RoSe |
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Applies to a Small stream which rises about half a mile to the west of the junction of the Parishes of Rafford Alves & Elgin. It flows in a north Easterly direction for about a Mile When it enters the Parish of Alves. |
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BLERVIE |
Blervie
Blervie
Blervie |
Rent Reciept
William Sclanders Esq
J. Miller Esq. |
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A farm house two Storets high with Suitable Offices detached a short distance northwards; the whole are Slated and in excellent repair & tenanted by James McDonald. Property of Grant Duff Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament] Eden by Banff |
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BURGIE CASTLE (Remains of |
Burgie Castle |
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
H. M. S. McKay
Mr James Watson |
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This Castle (the Tower of which alone remains Standing.) Stands a little to the South of Burgie house. It is Six stories in height build of Red Sandstone And though uninhabited yet it is in tolerably good repair. More especially the walls which are quite modern in appearance The roofS of the most of the RoomS are arched over with stones. And in some also the floorS are Covered with large flagS of fireStone There is a Dungeon the floor of which is Sunk a little below the ground In the roof of this Dungeon are two bars of iron each about two feet in length Suspended; to the end of each there iS attached a ring of iron of about a foot in diameter, this is Said to have been used as a Gibbet upon which malefactors were wont to be executed. Property of the Trustees of the late R. Tulloh Esqr of Burgie
The following is taken from the Statistical Account. The Castle of Burgie bears the date 1602 [Zeiris] with the family Armorial bearingsS and the initials of the Laird and Lady of that day in the mantle of what was the great hall. The estate came to the Dunbars by Catherine Reid, neice of the last Abbot of Kinloss, and was married to Alexander Dunbar first Laird of Burgie of that name. To the Castle a more commodious house was added in 1702 but along with the original great hall it was in 1802 taken down to build the present mansion. A square tower Similar to that of Blervie but more elegant still remains. |
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BLERVIE CASTLE (Remains of |
Blervie Castle |
Mr W. Clark Factor for the Blervie Estate Blervie by
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Rev. [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford by ForreS.
Mr James WatSon Parish SchoolmaSter by ForreS. |
011.10 |
Applies to an old Ruin in the Southern part of Rafford Parish, The following description is taken from the New Stat. [Statistical] Account. " The Ancient Castle of Blervie, It consisted of an oblong building with a Square tower at itS West Corner, In one of the Angles between theSe a spiral stair[ ] up to the top of the Tower over the fireplace of the old hall is the date 1398. The tower of five stories and the staircase are now all that remain. The principal part of the building waS taKen down to build the present house of Blervie." |
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What is here mentioned aS the house of Blervie is the dwelling houSe of the farm Called Blervie Castle |
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it is two Stories in height, Slated And in good repair the Office houSeS attached are one Story in height thatched and in good repair Blervie Castle (proper) alSo formS part of the OfficeS. Property of AinSlie Douglas AinSlie Esqr, Dalgetty near Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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BROOMHILL |
Broomhill |
Mr W ClarK
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr JameS WatSon |
011.10 |
Applies to a moderate Sized farm houSe two stories in height slated and in good repair, the Office houSeS attached are one story In height thatched and in ordinary repair. Property of Ainslie Douglas Ainslie Esq. Dalgetty near Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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STONEYFORD |
Stoneyford
Stoneyford
Stoneyford |
R WalKer Esqr Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13 |
A small farm steading one Storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of Sir W. Cumming of Altyre by ForreS. |
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CHURCH (Remains of |
Church (Remains of)
Church (Remains of)
Church (Remains of) |
W. ClarKe Esqr
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13 |
This is the ancient Parish Church a portion of which still stands and covered by a low Modern roof of Slates. The enclosure in which it stands is still the burial place of the parish but the history of the Church is altogether lost no records to show its date or Size can now be found. Property of the HeritorS |
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RAFFORD |
Rafford
Rafford
Rafford |
W. ClarK Esqr Factor
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
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This name includes the Church School, Manse, and the above large farmteading Also a few Cottages, some of which are Slated and some thatched Some in good & some in bad repair it is situate on the County Road from Forres to
Dallas, about 3 miles from the former and is the joint Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr and the Church Heritors |
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KNOCK |
KnocK
KnocK
KnocK |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13 |
A low hill situate close to the north east of the Church it is covered with fir and the Property of A D Ainslie Esqr Dalgaty near Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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SCHOOL |
School
School
School |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13 |
A building one storey high slated and in good repair. it joins the dwelling house of the Master at the South end but the dwelling house is two storeys high and in excellent repair Elementary and the higher branches of Mathematics are
taught here, and its supported by Heritors & Government Grants. This is the Ph [Parish] School and is supported by the Heritors and Government Grant Average number of scholars 60 |
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CHURCH |
Church
Church
Church |
William ClarK Esqr Blervie
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Est [Established] Manse Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
011.13 |
A large rectangular building with a square tower rising several feet above the roof at the South end It is of the Gothic style of Architectur, and waS built in 1826. number of sittings 600 Property of the Heritors |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
011.13 |
A large house, two storeys high, slated and in good repair with offices and Glebe land attached.
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MARCASSIE |
Marcassie
Marcassie
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W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr J Watson |
011.13 |
A large farm steading with a Corn Mill and a Cottage or two attached. the dwelling is two storeys high, the steading & Mills one, the house is slated and in good repair The others
Are partly thatched and partly slated and in good repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr
Dalgetty Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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A large farm steading with a Corn Mill and a Cottage or two attached. the dwelling is two storeys high, the steading & Mills one, the house is slated and in good repair The others
Are partly thatched and partly slated and in good repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr
Dalgetty Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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LADY DUFF'S TOMB |
Referred to the examiner who States This should be written Lady Duff's Tomb. The name only applies to this Tomb within the enclosure No other person has been buried here but her Ladyship |
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Close to the north east of this place is situated the burial place of the Hon [Honourable] Lady
Duff of Blervie. It is still the property of the Earl of Fife not being sold with the other part of the Estates |
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RED HILL |
Red Hill
Red Hill
Red Hill |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13 |
A low hill situate about half a mile to the south of Marcassie it is covered with heath & fir and is the property of A D Ainslie Esqr, Dalgetty near Turriff, Aberdeenshire. |
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CROFT OF MARCASSIE |
Croft of Marcassie
Croft of Marcassie
Croft of Marcassie |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
A crofters dwelling with out houses attached. they are one Storey high, thatched and in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr |
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MARCASSIE BURN |
Marcassie Burn
Marcassie Burn
Marcassie Burn |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
011.09; 011.13 |
A stream issuing from a pond at Marcassie and running North West joins the Burn of Bogs, West of Chapeltonmoss in the Parish of ForreS |
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CASTLEHILL |
Castlehill |
Mr W ClarK Factor for the Blervie Estate Blervie by Forres
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith, Parish Minister Rafford by Forres
Mr James WatSon Parish SchoolmaSter Rafford by Forres |
011.10; 011.14 |
Applies to a District of Country ConSiSting of a few Small Croft H [Houses], a little to the South of Blervie Castle, Property of AinSlie Douglas AinSlie Esqr Dalgetty near Turriff, AberdeenShire |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Mr McCloy, Gamekeeper, Altyre House
Mr Brander, Innkeeper Forres
Sheriff's List of Voters 1869 & 70 |
011.13 |
This Glebe is Situated on the north east of the
Village of Rafford, And, with the parish Manse
is now in the possession of the Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith the parish Minister of Rafford. |
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GRANARY |
Granary
Granary
Granary |
Mr Clark, Factor, Blerviecastle
Revd [Reverend] D N McKay Free Church Manse, Moor of Granary
Mr Cruickshank, Tenant |
011.14 |
This is a large farm house two stories high, with extensive steading Attached; the former
slated and in good repair the latter partly thatched, and partly slated, and Also in Good condition A. D. Ainsley Esqr proprietor |
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TEMPLESTONE |
Templestones
Templestones
Templestones |
Mr Walker, Tenant
Mr Clark Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay |
011.10; 011.14 |
A farm house one story high, with steading attached the former slated; the latter thatched; the whole in good condition, A. D. Ainsley Esqr
proprietor |
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SOURBANK |
Sourbank
Sourbank
Sourbank |
Mr James McGillivray, Tenant
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay |
011.14 |
This name is give to two farm houses, one story high, having numerous office houses attached the whole thatched and in fair condition A. D. Ainsley Esqr of Dalgetty, Turriff, Aberdeenshire. proprietor |
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BLUE CAIRN |
Blue Cairn
Blue Cairn
Blue Cairn |
Mr McGillivray Sourbank
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D N McKay |
011.14 |
This name is given to a heap of loose stones, situated at the side of a fir plantation about one mile south of Blervie Castle and a short distance to the West of Califer. |
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STONE COFFIN FOUND AND BURIED AGAIN HERE A.D. 1835 |
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A stone coffin was found here about the year 1835 by some work men, but as they covered it up again, it is not Known if it contained human remains There is no tradition about it, and it is not know how it received this name This on the property of Ainsley Douglas Ainsley Esqr of Dalgetty, Aberdeenshire |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay
Mr McGillivray, Sourbank |
011.14 |
This is a farm house one story high, with suitable Steading attached: the whole thatched, and in good repair, Ainsley Douglas Ainsley Esqr Dalgatty, Turriff Aberdeenshire - proprietor |
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RAFFORD BURN |
Rafford Burn
Rafford Burn
Rafford Burn |
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay
Mr McGillivray Sourbank |
011.14 |
This is a small burn, which takes its rise in some drains, in the adjoining parish of Forres, and runs in a north western direction for about three miles, after which it joins the Marcassie burn at Marcassie Mill. |
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MOOR OF GRANARY |
Moor of Granary
Moor of Granary
Moor of Granary |
Mr Clark Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay
James Walker, Post Office |
011.14; 016.02 |
This is a cultivated district which was formerly covered with heather, but had been recently
cultivated and built upon It is situated about half a mile South of Rafford, and on the road
which leads from Forres to Dallas It is entirely on the property of Ainsley Douglas Ainsley Esqr. of Dalgetty near Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] D N McKay, Minister
Mr Clark, Factor
Mr Lawson, Elder, Moor of Granary |
011.14 |
This is a neat square building with a small belfry at the western gable. It is built to contain 500 hearers; is slated, and in excellent repair, It on the property of A. D. Ainsley Esqr Dalgetty Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay, Minister
Mr Clark, Factor
Mr Lawson |
011.14 |
This is a large dwelling house, the residence of the Free Church Minister, two stories high, with Office attached; slated and in thorough repair It is situated convenient to the Free Church. and is on the property of A. D. Ainsley Esqr |
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FEMALE SCHOOL |
Female School
Female School
Female School |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] McKay
Mr Clark, Factor
Mr Lawson, Elder |
011.14 |
This is a school and dwelling house Attached, one story high, slated, and in good condition, It is entirely under the management of the Free Church, and is only for educating females in the Ordinary rudimentary branches of Education, with Knitting & Sewing Average attendance 40 It is on the property of A D Ainsley Esqr |
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Note - Manse
This Manse being so near the
Free Ch. [Church] it is consider Sufficient
to write the names simply "Manse"
without adding the prefix "Free"
Church JMC
Female School
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
James Walker, Tenant.
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay |
011.14 |
This is a sub office subject to Forres, from which place it is distant 4 miles The arrival is at
9. A.M. and Despatch 3.40 P.M. The mails are brought here on foot, from the major office, It is on the property of A. D. Ainsley Esqr, Dalgetty near Turriff, Aberdeenshire. |
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MARKET STANCE |
Market Stance
Market Stance
Market Stance |
Mr Clark, Factor
Mr James Walker, Post Office
Revd [Reverend] D . N. McKay |
011.14 |
This is a small enclosed field in which an Anual market is held. for the sale of Cattle Sheep etc, in the beginning of September. It was in former years of some note in the country, and
was attended by great numbers from different towns in the north of Scotland, but at present is only attended by the parishoners, and a few from the adjoining parishes It is the property of A. D. Ainsley Esqr |
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Note Market Stanc
This name was Referred
to the Examiner, and he
states "This Market
Stance is given by the
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FIFE ARMS (P.H.) |
Fife Arms (P.H.) [Public House]
Fife Arms (P.H.) [Public House]
Fife Arms (P.H.) [Public House] |
T. Hood. Tenant
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay |
011.14 |
This is a road-side public house, situated in the district of Moor of Granary, and on the road leading from Forres to DallaS. It is one story high with offices attached; the whole thatched, and in fair repair A. D. Ainsley Esqr proprietor |
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MOSS-SIDE |
Moss-Side
Moss-Side
Moss-Side |
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay
James Anderson |
011.14 |
This name is given to two small crofts situated a short distance South East of Moor of Granary. The two dwelling house, in which the tenants live, are one story high, thatched, and in good condition The crofts are the property of A D Aainsley Esqr Dalgetty near Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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CLODDACH |
Cloddach
Cloddach
Cloddach |
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D. N. McKay
Alexander Wood, Tenant |
011.14 |
This name applies to two Crofts, upon which are two dwelling house, with offices, All one story high, thatched and in fair repair A D Aainsley Esqr proprietor, Dalgetty, near Turriff, Aberdeenshire. |
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EASTER TULLOCH |
Easter Tulloch
Easter Tulloch
Easter Tulloch |
Mr Clark, Factor
Revd [Reverend] D N McKay
Mr McDonald, Tenant |
011.14 |
This is a large farm house one story high, having numerous offices houses attached; the former slated, the latter thatched and both in good repair
A. D. Aainsley Esqr proprietor |
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WESTER TULLOCH |
Wester Tulloch
Wester Tulloch
Wester Tulloch |
Mr Clark
Revd [Reverend] D N McKay
Alexander Laing, Tenant |
011.14 |
This is a very large farm house, two stories high with suitable offices attached The former slated, the latter thatched; and both in good condition A D Aainsley Esqr proprietor |
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BURGIEHILL |
Burgiehill |
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin & Factor for the Burgie Estate
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford by Forres
Mr James Watson Parish School-Master Rafford by Forres |
011.06 |
Applies to a district of Country in the South East part of Rafford Parish There are a number of Small Crofters houses on the north part of the hill; and one in the South The Southern part is Chiefly Wooded; Property of the TruSteeS of the late R Tulloh Esqr of Burgie
H. M. S. McKay C.E. [Civil Engineer] Elgin Agent for the Trustees of the late R. Tulloh Esq Burgie. |
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BOGNIE |
Bognie
Bognie
Bognie |
H. M. S. MacKay Factor Elgin
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.15 |
Applied to a small farm steading one storeys high
thatched and in good repair Property of Trustees of the Late Robert Tulloh Esqr Burgie |
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MARE BURN |
Meres Burn
Meres Burn
Meres Burn
Mare Burn
Mare Burn
Mare Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr J. Watson
W. ClarK Esqr
A. Lawson Esq, Factor, Lossiebrae Elgin
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Wylie, Elgin
Estate Plan |
011.15 |
A small stream rising about half a mile to the north east of the steading of Bognie it runs in a south easterly direction and divides the Phs [Parishes] of Rafford & Elgin from opposite Bognie till it enters the Black Burn |
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DEER'S WELL |
Deer's Well
Deer's Well
Deer's Well |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.15 |
SApplied to a small spring Situate in the Parish of Rafford close to the boundary between that parish and the parish of Forres at the extreme southern corner of the latter parish Its water is of the ordinary spring Kind, having nothing of medicinal properties about it |
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MAINS OF ALTYRE |
Mains of Altyre |
Robert Walker Esq
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson |
015.04 |
IS the home farm in the Altyre Estate it iS farmed by the proprietor Sir W G G Cumming the Steading is two stories in height Slated and in thorough repair |
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BLAIRS |
BlairS |
Robert Walker Esqr
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson |
015.04 |
A Cottage and Smithy each one one story in height slated and in good repair; Property of Sir W G G Cumming Bart. [Baronet] of Altyre and GordonSton. |
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HARRY DUNBAR'S LODGE |
Harry Dunbar's Lodge |
Robert Walker Esqr
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James WatSon |
015.04 |
Applies to a Gate Lodge at one of the entranceS leading to Altyre House; it is one story in height slated and in good repair, Property of Sir W G G Cumming Bart. [Baronet] of Altyre & GordonSton |
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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
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OUTLAWWELL LODGE |
Outlawwell Lodge |
Robert Walker Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
James Watson Schoolmaster |
015.08 |
This name is applied to a
cottage, one Story high
thatched, and in fine
repair, it is situated at
one of the entrances to
Altyre Woods
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CRAIGROY |
Craigroy |
Robert Walker Esqr Factor Whiterow, Forres
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Parish Minister Rafford
James Watson Schoolmaster, Rafford |
This name is given to two
cottages occupied by plou-
ghman on the home farm of
Altyre, the are one story
high, thatched, and in
good repair -
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CRAIGHEAD |
Craighead |
Robert WalKer Esqr Factor Whiterow Forres
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith, Parish Minister, Rafford
James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
015.08 |
This name is given to a Small croft, the house is thatched, one Story high and in ordinary repair
Sir W. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre House, proprietor - |
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WHITEHAREWOOD |
Whiteharewood |
Robert WalKer Esq
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
James Watson
Schoolmaster |
015.08 |
This name is applied to a Small croft, the dwelling house is one Story high, thatched, and in fair repair. Sir W. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet]
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CLASHDHU |
Clashdhu |
Robert WalKer Esq
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
James Watson School master |
015.08 |
Clashdhu a Small farm Steading the dwelling house and offices are one story high thatched and in good repair Sir W. G Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Proprietor Altyre Ho [House] by ForreS |
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ALTYRE WOODS |
Altyre Woods
Altyre Woods
Altyre Woods |
R WalKer Esqr Factor
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
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A large tract of wood extending over the whole of Western portion of the parish of Rafford, and bounded on the South by the parish of EdinKillie. Farms exist in the interior of these woods and in some parts they are Mere stripes but they all go under the name of Altyre Woods, and all are the property of Sir W G G Cumming of Altyre House. by Forres |
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RIVER FINDHORN |
River Findhorn
River Findhorn
River Findhorn |
A. Colvin Esqr Factor to the Earl of Moray
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson |
015.03; 015.07 |
A river which rises in the Monadhliath Mountains above Strathdearn through which it passes, leaving the County of Inverness in which it rises and entering the County of Nairn
at the Streens. It passes through a portion of the Co [County] Nairn and enters the Co [County] of Elgin Near the Village of Relugas and after a course of about 60 Miles enters the Findhorn Bay near the village of Findhorn. It
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HIGHLAND RAILWAY |
Highland Railway
Highland Railway
Highland Railway |
Mr J Hutchinson, Station Master, Forres
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith
Mr James Watson |
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An important line of Railway extending from Stanley Junction near Perth to Golspie and from Forres to Keith. It is a Single line of Railway with the exception of 6½ Miles from
Inverness to Dalcross; The Gradients are very high as the line CroSSes the Grampian Mountains Attaining an elevation on their Watershed of about 1500 feet The total length of Main line is 251 Miles, of Branches. 14 Miles. The Telegrap is laid along the Whole of the Main line. Property of the Highland Railway Company. It runs between three & four Miles
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COWGREEN |
Cowgreen
Cowgreen
Cowgreen |
John Anderson, Tenant
Robert Walker Esqr, Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith, Manse Rafford |
015.12 |
A farm house one story high, with steading attached both thatched and in good condition. Sir W G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] of Altyre Ho [House] by ForreS proprietor |
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CRAIGROY |
Craigroy
Craigroy
Craigroy |
Robert Walker Esqr Factor Whiterow Forres
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith , Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster, Rafford. |
015.12 |
This is a Crofter's dwelling house and outhouses, one story high, thatched, and in fair repair Sir W. G. Cumming, proprietor Altyre Ho [House] by ForreS |
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WARDEND |
Wardend
Wardend
Wardend |
R WalKer Esqr, Factor Whiterow Forres
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith, Rafford
Mr J. Watson, Schoolmaster |
016.10 |
A dwelling house two storeys high, with steading attached the whole are slated and in very good repair Property of Sir William G G Cumming of Altyre House. |
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REVERRAND |
Reverrand
Reverrand
Reverrand |
R. WalKer Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.10 |
A small farm steading one storey high thatched and in bad repair Property of Sir William G G Cumming of Altyre House. |
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BlacKhills
BlacKhills
BlacKhills |
R Walker Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.10 |
A farm steading one storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of Sir William G G Cumming Altyre House. |
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Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill |
Robert WalKer Esqr Factor Whiterow ForreS
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Est [Established] Manse Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.10 |
A small wooded hill situate about half a mile to the south of the farm steading of Wardend, it is a natural feature and was used to put in execution the sentenceS passed at the old Barron Court of Altyre Property of Sir William
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NEWTYLE WOOD |
Newtyle Wood
Newtyle Wood
Newtyle Wood |
R. WalKer Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011.13; 016.01 |
A large Wood situate to the south of Newtyle, and extending from the Highland Railway on
the west to Woodside on the east it is mostly fir and the property of Sir William G G Cumming of Altyre House. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
William ClarK resident Factor Blervie ForreS
Revd [Reverend] R Smith, Rafford
Mr J. Watson, Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.10 |
Applied to a number of Small cottages, they are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of Ainslie Douglas Ainslie Esqr Dalgety, Turriff |
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WESTER BROCKLOCH |
Wester BrocKloch
Wester BrocKloch
Wester BrocKloch |
Mr W. ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.10 |
A small farm steading one Storey high thatched and in bad repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr
Dalgaty Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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TULLOCH LOCH |
Tulloch Loch
Tulloch Loch
Tulloch Loch |
Mr William ClarK
resident Factor Blervie
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith
Est [Established] manse Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.02 |
Applied to what was formerly a deep water loch, but now reduced to a marsh by the draining of the adjacent ground It is situate in a wood about 15 chains to the north of Cantsford |
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CANTSFORD |
Cantsford
Cantsford
Cantsford |
Mr W. ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.02 |
A small farm steading. one Storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr, Dalgety Turriff, Aberdeenshire. |
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SHOGGLE |
Shoggle
Shoggle
Shoggle |
Mr W ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.02 |
A farm steading one storey high partly thatched and partly tiled. in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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REED |
Reed
Reed
Reed |
Mr W ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.02 |
Applied to two cottages with gardens etc attached they are one storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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AMERICA |
America
America
America |
Mr W. ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
016.02 |
Applied to two cottages with A gardens attached they are one Storey high thatched and in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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DAMHEAD |
Damhead
Damhead
Damhead |
Mr W. ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
016.02 |
A farm steading, the dwelling is two storeys slated and in good repair the steading one, thatched & in middling repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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BLACK BURN |
BlacK Burn
BlacK Burn
Black Burn |
Mr W. ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
011; 016 |
A stream issuing from Loch Romach and for a distance of some miles divides the consecutive parishes of Rafford and Edinkillie, Rafford and
DallaS and for a short distance Rafford and Elgin in the latter parish it ceaseS to be parish boundary branches of to the the east and after
a further course, enters the River Lossie near Elgin |
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GLEN BEG & RESERVOIR |
Glen Beg
Glen Beg
Glen Beg |
Revd [Reverend] R Smith Ph [Parish] Minister Rafford
Mr J. Watson Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster
Mr W ClarK Factor, Blervie |
016.02; 016.06 |
A small rocKy heathy pasture hollow situate about half a mile to the north east of the Farm
steading of Farnaley and from a Reservoir in this Glen the Town of ForreS is supplied with Water |
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SILVER AND COPPER COINS OF THE REIGNS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH AND KING CHARLES I FOUND HERE A.D. 1865 |
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On the North east side of thiS Glen in 1865 was found a number of old Silver and Copper coins. Some of them that could be deciphered belonged to the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles I It is the property of the Earl of Moray, Darnaway Castle by Forres, Elginshire |
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BALHILL |
Bahill
Bahill
Balhill |
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson
A Colvin Esqr Factor |
016.02 |
A farm steading one storey high thatched and in middling repair Earl of Moray proprietor Darnaway Castle by ForreS. |
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PENNY HILL |
Penny Hill
Penny Hill
Penny Hill |
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson
W ClarK Esqr |
016.02 |
A small coned shaped hill covered with heath and whinS and situate one fourth of a Mile to the South east of Damhead it has all the appearance of an artificial feature but its history (if any) is lost to all those who now Know it by that name Earl of Moray (Proprietor)
Darnaway Castle by Forres Elginshire. |
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EASTER BROCKLOCH |
Easter BrocKloch
Easter BrocKloch
Easter BrocKloch |
Mr W. ClarK, Factor Blervie Revd [Reverend] R Smith, Ph [Parish] Minister Rafford
Mr J Watson, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.02 |
A two storey dwelling house with steading attached the whole are slated and in very
good repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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STARRYWELLS |
Starrywells
Starrywells
Starrywells |
Mr W ClarK
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson |
016.02 |
Applied to a range of houseS one storey high thatched and in very bad repair Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety near Turriff Aberdeenshire |
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BLACKHILLOCK |
BlackhillocK
BlackhillocK
BlackhillocK |
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J Watson
Mr Colvin Factor |
016.02 |
A farm steading one storey high, partly thatched and partly slated, some of it in good and some of it in bad repair. Earl of Moray (Proprietor) Darnaway Castle by Forres Elginshire. |
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TORE |
Tore
Tore
Tore |
W. ClarK Esqr Factor Blervie
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith Ph [Parish] Manse Rafford
Mr J. Watson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster |
016.03 |
A small farmsteading with outhouses attached. it is one storey high thatched and in middling repair
A. D. Ainslie Esqr Proprietor Dalgetty Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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BRIACH |
Briach
Briach
Briach |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.03 |
Applied to two sall farm-steadings with offices attached they are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair. Property of A. D. Ainslie Esqr Dalgety, Turriff, Aberdeenshire |
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UPPER TODHOLES |
Upper Todholes
Upper Todholes
Upper Todholes |
W. ClarK Resident Factor Blervie
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith Established Manse Rafford
Mr J. Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.03 |
Applied to a crofters dwelling with outhouses etc attached they are all one storey high thatched & in middling repair Property of Ainslie Douglas Ainslie Esqr Dalgaty nr [near] Turriff Aberdeenshire. |
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MOOR OF TORE |
Moor of Tore
Moor of Tore
Moor of Tore |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.03 |
A crofters house, with officeS attached, they are one storey high thatched and in middling repair
A. D. Ainslie Esqr Proprietor |
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TODHOLES |
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes |
W. ClarK Esqr
Revd [Reverend] R. Smith
Mr J. Watson |
016.03 |
A farm with all the convenience necessary attached, it is one storey high thatched and in middling repair Ainslie Douglas Ainsley Proprietor |
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BOTHIES |
Bothies
Bothies
Bothies |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor Whiterow Forres
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.05 |
A Croft one Storey high thatched and in good repair the Property of Sir William G. G. Cumming, Altyre House by Forres |
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SLATEHAUGH |
Slatehaugh
Slatehaugh
Slatehaugh |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.05 |
A Croft one Storey high thatched and in good repair the Property of Sir William G G Cumming Bart [Baronet]. Altyre House. by Forres |
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PHORP |
Phorp
Phorp
Phorp |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.05 |
A Farmsteading two Storey high partly Slated and partly thatched and in good repair the Property of Sir William G. G. Cumming Bart [Baronet] Altyre House. |
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DRUMDAUCH |
Drumdauch
Drumdauch
Drumdauch |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.05 |
A Croft one Storey high thatched and in good repair the Property of Sir William G. G. Cumming
Bart. [Baronet] Altyre House. by Forres |
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SCURRYPOOL BRIDGE |
Scurrypool Bridge
Scurrypool Bridge
Scurrypool Bridge |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor Whiterow Forres
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.05 |
A Substantial Stone Bridge of four archeS Crossing the Highland Railway and Altyre Burn it is in good repair and the property of Sir William G. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre House. by ForreS. |
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ALTYRE BURN |
Altyre Burn
Altyre Burn
Altyre Burn |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
010; 015; 016 |
This Burn riSeS in the Ph [Parish] EdinKillie and runs about the distance of three MileS where it takes the name Burn of Bogs in the Ph [Parish] Forres |
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BOGAWOOD |
Bogawood
Bogawood
Bogawood |
Mr Robert WalKer Factor
Revd [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.05 |
A Croft one Storey high thatched and in good
repair the Property of Sir William G. G. Cumming
Bart. [Baronet] Altyre House by ForreS |
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Elgin Shire -- Rafford Ph [Parish]
Burn of Altyre
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SLACK O' PHORP |
Slack O' Phorp
Slack O' Phorp
Slack O' Phorp |
R WalKer Esqr Factor Whiterow Forres
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.06 |
A Small Croft thatched And in bad repair the
Property of Sir William G. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre House by ForreS |
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ROMACH LOCH |
Romach Loch
Romach Loch
Romach Loch |
R WalKer Esqr Factor
Rev [Reverend] Robart Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.09; 016.10 |
This Loch forms a part of the Souther boundary of the Parish Its extreme length is about a Mile And its breadth about ⅛ of a Mile but what it wants in Space is Compensated by the Romantic nature of its Situation A streamlet iSSueS from it, which takes the name of Black Burn |
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FARNALEY |
Farnaley |
A. Colvin Esqr Factor Earls Mill
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse Rafford
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster Rafford |
016.06 |
A Small Farmsteading one Storey High partly Slated & partly thatched and in good repair the Property of Right Hon [Honourable]S.The Earl of Moray Darnaway Castle by Forres |
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CLUNY |
Cluny |
A. Colvin Esqr Factor
Rev [Reverend] Robert Smith Manse
Mr James Watson Schoolmaster |
016.06 |
A Large Farmsteading one
Storey high partly Slated
& partly thatched and in
good repair the Property
Right Honbl [Honourable] The Earl of Moray Darnaway
Castle by Forres |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) |
Stone Circle |
Rev [Reverend] R. Smith Rafford
William Smith, Templestone
Mr James Stewart Broomhill |
011.10 |
This is a small Circle Consisting of six Standing StoneS, evidently Druidical RemainS, it iS Situated about 3½ ChainS North East of the farm-steading of Templestones |
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Ph. [Parish] of Rafford -- Co. [County] of Elgin
[signed]
A. B. Coddington [Arthur Blayney Coddington]
Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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NAME BOOK
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RAFFORD
1/2500 SCALE
IN THE
CO [COUNTY] of ELGIN
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INDEX to the Parish of Rafford on 1/2500 Scale
Names of Objects -- Page
Altyre Burn -- 64
Altyre House -- 42
Altyre Woods -- 45
America -- 56
Bathill -- 59
Black Burn -- 57
Blackhills -- 51
Blackhillock -- 60
Blackhillock -- 13
Blairs -- 41
Blewie -- 17
Blewie Castle -- 19
Blewie Castle (Remains of) -- 19
Blue Cairn -- 30
Bognie -- 39
Bogawood -- 64
Bothies -- 63
Briach -- 61
Broomhill -- 20
Burgie -- 13
Burgie Burn -- 16
Burgie Castle (Remains of) -- 18
Burgie Cottage -- 15
Burgie House -- 15
Burgiehill -- 37
Burgie Lodge -- 13
Burnside -- 30
Cantsford -- 55
Castlehill -- 27
Cassieford -- 11
Church (In Ruins) -- 4
Church (Remains of) -- 21
Church -- 24
Clashdhu -- 44
Cloddach -- 35
Cluny -- 66
Cowgreen -- 49
Craighead -- 13
Craighead -- 44
Craigroy -- 43
Craigroy -- 49
Croft of Marcassie -- 26
Dam of Burgie -- 5
Damhead -- 56
Deer's Well -- 40
Den Burn -- 16
Distillery (Disused) -- 7
Drumdauch -- 63
Easter Brochloch -- 60
Easter Lawrenceton -- 13
Easter Tulloch -- 35
Farnaley -- 66
Female School -- 32
Fife Arms (P.H.) [Public House] -- 34
Free Church -- 32
Free Church School -- 5
Gallow Hill -- 52
Glebe -- 27
Glen Beg -- 58
Granary -- 29
Harry Dunbar's Lodge -- 41
Highland Railway -- 48
Hillhead -- 14
Kinflat -- 7
Knock -- 23
Lady Duff's Tomb -- 25
Leys -- 14
Littleton of Tarras -- 14
Lochaber -- 14
Loch of Blairs -- 3
Lochyhill -- 9
Mains of Altyre -- 41
Mains of Burghie -- 15
Manse (Ph.) [Parish] -- 24
Manse -- 32
Marcassie -- 25
Marcassie Burn -- 26
Market Stance -- 33
Mare Burn -- 39
Moor of Granary -- 31
Moor of Tore -- 62
Moraypark -- 9
Moss-side -- 34
Newtyle Wood -- 52
Outlawwell Lodge -- 43
Penny Hill -- 59
Phorp -- 63
Post Office -- 33
Rafford (Ph.) [Parish] -- 1
Rafford Burn -- 31
Reed -- 56
Red Hill -- 26 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
Reverrend -- 51
River Findhorn -- 47
Romach Loch -- 65
School -- 23
Scotsburn -- 14
Sculptured Stone (Runic) -- 4
Scurrypool Bridge -- 64
Shoggle -- 55
Sourbank -- 29
Slack O'Phorp -- 65
Slatehaugh -- 63
Starrywells -- 60
Stoneyford -- 21
Sueno's Stone (Runic Sculptured) -- 12
Tarras -- 11
Templestone -- 29
Thornhill -- 8
Todholes -- 62
Tore -- 61
Tulloch Loch -- 55
Upper Todholes -- 62
Wardend -- 51
Wester Brochloch -- 53
Wester Tulloch -- 35
Whiteharewood -- 44
Whitehill Burn -- 16
Woodside of Burgie -- 15
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Parish of Rafford Extracts from New Stat. [Statistical] Account
The origin of the name of this parish is not certainly known. It
has undergone so many alterations as to defy all attempts at fixing
its etymology. In charters of the 13th Century it is styled Ratheforde
and Rathe fd; and in records of subsequent dates, it is designated
Rathed, Rathat, Raffart, Raffort, Raffard, and Rafford, the .......................... -- Rafford written
last of which is the present orthography.
The parish is of a very irregular figure, and is intersected near its .............. -- The first of these indentations was
northern extremity by a narrow neck of the parish of Forres, which ........... -- perambulated but the latter I
stretches for two miles into the interior, while it again encroaches on ........ -- am not certain of, but it is
what might be supposed to be the proper boundaries of that Parish, ........ -- probably correct.
and reaches a point nt farther than a quarter of a mile from the
burgh of that name.
Hydrography- There are several lochs in the parish. The most important
is the Loch of the Romach, which forms a part of the Southern boundary
of the parish. Its extreme length is about a mile, and its breadth about ..... -- Romach Loch written
1/8 of a mile; but what it wants in space is compensated by the romantic
nature of its situation. a streamlet issues from it, which takes the
name of the Back Burn, and which, afterwards increased, winds ................. -- Black Burn written
down the Valley of Pluscarden, famed for its fertility and Stately
Priory. The Loch of the Blairs, or loch of the moss, also on the estate of
Altyre, has been considerably enlarged by the proprietor, and, having ....... -- Loch of Blairs written
been stocked with trout, is now rendered useful as well as ornamental
to his grounds. The loch of Tulloch, on the estate of Blervie, has, ................ -- Tulloch loch written
on the other hand, been much reduced in size, it having been found necessary
to drain it for the purpose of reclaiming a flat of moss which surround it
The Findhorn bounds the parish on the West, and is the only River
in it. The burns of Altyre and Rafford partake very much of ........................... -- Altyre Burn written
the same character as the river Findhorn. The declivities through ................ -- Rafford Burn written
which they pass are so rapid, and theire course lies so much through
deposits of gravel, that they are continually inundating the plains
below with debris, which is a constant annoyance and expense to
those through whose lands they run.
Here are two quarries, one of freestone and the other of grey Slate. ........... -- They have no name |
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Contrary to the usual case of the heights feeding the villages below, the
deeper soils are to be met with in the land placed at the highest
elevation in this parish. This to be seen at the Castle of Bargie [Burgie]
and Blervie, the lands of Cluny, belonging to Lord Moray, and
of Phorp, on the estate of Altyre; in each of which the disadvan-
tages of climate, in consequence of high elevation, are more than com-
pensated by the fertility of the soil.
The parish of Rafford, at one time, comprehended part of that of Kinloss
the latter being formed, partly from Rafford, partly from Alves. In 1661
Altyre, then a distinct parish belonging to the parsonage of Dollas, [Dallas]
was by act of Parliament annexed to Rafford.
Landowners - The landowners are Robert Tulloch Esq. of Burgie; ....... -- A.D. Ainsley Esqr bought the lands of the Earl of Fife in this Parish
Sir William G. G. Cumming of Altyre and Gordonstown, Bart. [Baronet] the Earl
of Moray; and the Earl of Fife.
Antiquities.- The most remarkable piece of antiquity in the parish
is the celebrated obelisk called Sweno's Stone, which stands near Tarres, ... -- Sueno's Stone written & described
about ½ a mile eastward of the town of Forres. It has been so often
described, and its origin has been the subject of so many con-
jectures, that nothing new can now be advanced. Warlike instru- ................. -- Shewn on Trace
ments of various Kinds have been dug up in te field where it stands
but no distinct tradition exists of a battle having been fought on or
near the spot. The following accurate description of the obelisk is
taken from Rhynd's "Past and present State of Moray (pages 127.
128 & 129). the Forres Pillar, commonly called Sweno's Stone
is situated about ½ a mile to the east of Forres, on the north side of the
highway, and occupies the position in which, in all probability it
originally was placed. the stone steps around the base are modern,
and were placed as supports to the pillar by a late countess of Moray,
Lady Anne Campbell. It is a hard sandstone 23 feet high above the
ground, and said to be 12 feet more below ground. The breadth at base
is 4 feet; the thickness about 15 inches. On the south side there are five
divisions, each filled up by numerous figures cut in relief
There is a stone of a similar description at Altyre found, it is ........................ -- this stone is shewn on the Trace
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simply a cross crosslet, resembling Sueno's Stone in having its
middle part greaty elongated. There appear to be faint marks of
Runic Knots on this stone, or other carvings. Its height is 15 feet.
On the height immediately north of the Manse stand the remains of
the ancient Castle of Blervie, It consisted of an oblong building ..................... -- Blervie Castle written
with a square tower at its west corner. In one of the angles between
these a spiral stair led up to the top of the tower. Over the fire place
of the old hall is the date 1398. The tower of five stories, and the staircase
now all that remain. The principal part of the building was taken
down to build the present house of Blervie. ................................................... -- Farm House
The Castle of Burgie bears the date "1602 Zeiris", with the family ................ -- Burgie Castle written
armorial bearings, and the initials of the laird and lady of that day
on the mantel of what was the great hall. The estate came to the Dunbars
by Katherine Reid, neice of the last Abbo of Kinloss, and was
married to Alexander Dunbar, first laird of Burgie of that name
To the castle a more commodious house was added in 1702; but along
with the original great hall, it was in 1802, taken down to build the
present mansion. A square tower similar to that of Blervie,
but more elegant still remains.
On the burgie estate have been discovered several ancient coffins ............... -- The place is shewn on the trace where one of
each formed of 5 slabs of undressed freestone. The last was in 1841 ........... -- these (the most import[ant?] was found
Its length was 3 feet, breadth 2 feet and depth 2 feet 1 inch. It contained
a skeleton, in a sitting posture, the heas resting on the knees, which on expo-
sure to the air fell to pieces. it contained also, as did others discovered
an Urn of clay of rough workmanship, rudely ornamented. In this
coffin alone were found ornaments of a jet black substance, resembling
canal coal, through which appear to hve passed cords; the whole
fixed to a ring 2½ inches in diameter. The appearance of the
Stones and the ornaments seemed to indicate that the grave had been
that of a female of rank. None of these graves were surmounted
by cairns of which, notwithstanding there are many in the parish.
The Cairns are found in the higher parts of the parish.
Near Blervie Castle, are 4 large stones, erect, and forming a square, ......... -- This circle is surveyed to the 1/500 scale and sent with plans
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the remains of a Druidical Temple. In a piece of soft moss ground,
on the burgie estate, a number of ancient querns were found, probably
hid there, when multures and thirlage were enforced by law, and the
use of quern forbidden. ............................................................................. -- no information regarding these can be obtained
Altyre was formerly a district parish, belonging to the parsonage of
Dallas, and was annexed to Rafford by Act of Parliament 1661.
The walls of the old church remainentire, which till of late, that ................ -- Church written
Mr Cumming erected a new tomb, had been the burying place of his
ancestors time out of mind.
The Cummings of Logie, who are a
branch of this family, and most of the ancient residenters, still continue
to bury here. the family seat is an old plain building, with two neat mo- .... -- this is taken from Old Stat [Statistical] Account
dern Wings, and though well fitted up and commodious, is not suitable
to that style displayed by its ingenious owner everywhere around it.
For some time, Colonel Cumming has resided with his family, in
Tarres, where he has a fine house and considerable property.
There is a hill at Altyre which still goes by the name of the
Gallow Hill where, in former times, the sentences passed at the ............... -- Gallow Hill written (natural feature)
Baron Court of Altyre were executed.
There is no market town in the parish, and no village of any size
Forres is the nearest market and Post town
There are 4 schools in the parish, one parochial and endowed, and
3 Supported by the fees of the pupils.
Two fairs annually are held withing the parish, one in April ........................ -- Only one fair is held now at the Moor Granary in the
the other in the beginning of November. Both are Cattle Markets ............. -- Month of September legally Authorised
In replying to Remarks on Antiquities etc, in the parish,
the Superintendent of Examiners will supply all the local
information he can obtain, and state what steps he has
taken to obtain such information.
Signed Lt. [Lieutenant] A. B. Coddington
R.E. [Royal Engineers]
[signed] C. Darling
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
By order
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