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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOPMILL | Bishopmill Bishopmill Bishopmill Bishopmill |
Robert Craig Esq. Factor on the Estate William Grigor Esq. Blackfriarshaugh Mr Skinner Solicitor Mr Morrison, Ground Officer |
007.12 | This name applies to a considerable village in the above parish, within the parliamentary County of Elgin, so called from the circumstance of the Bishop's Mills having stood here. The Village is pleasantly situated on the north bank of the Lossie, of easy access with Elgin which is about half a mile distant, possesses several well planned Streets and a few elegant Villas surrounded ornamental pleasure grounds and Gardens. The Union Poorhouse is the only public building in the village, excepting a school built a few years by the General Assembly of the Established Church The Earl of Seafield is the sole proprietor of the Village. |
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[page] 16County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
Bishopmill -- & on 1/500 work
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