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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSIE PRIORY | Rossie Priory Rossie Priory Rossie Priory Rossie Priory |
John McLaren, Millhill John Dickson, Gamekeeper Alexander Williamson, Grieve New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Perthshire |
087 | [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A Modern Mansion so named from its peculiar style of Architecture. It is surrounded by an extensive demesne and is well sheltered by Wood Plantations &c; it was erected about the Commencement of the Present Century, and is the Property & Residence of the Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Kinnaird, who, being Chairman of the Board of directors of the Dundee & Perth Railway, has Caused the Magnetic Telegraph to be Conducted from Inchture Station to his Residence, Rossie Priory. |
| ROSSIE CHURCH (Disused) | Rossie Church and Graveyard | John McLaren John Dickson |
087 | [Situation] In the north end of the parish. A Small Building surrounded by a Graveyard, within the grounds of Rossie Priory; it stands on the S.W. [South West] end of Rossie Den. It was formerly the Parish Church of Rossie before the union of the Parishes, and was a Complete Ruin until last year when the Noble Proprietor had it restored. It is at present used as a receptacle for Statuary and may ultimately become the Family Mausoleum: it is surrounded by a graveyard which, however, is not used for Burial purposes. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 11Parish of Inchture -- Sheet 87 No.4 Traces 5 & 6
[Note under Rossie Church:]
"On a somewhat romantic elevation at the foot of the den and
the southern terminus of the hill are the interesting ruins of the ancient
Church of Rossie overgrown with ivy and ash while around it lie the
remains of generations which have passed away."
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Perthshire page 831.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Brenda Pollock
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