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KILSPINDIE [parish] |
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindy
Kilspindy |
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Oliver and Boyd's Almanack
Ainslie's County Map dated 1789
Stobie's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
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The parish of Kilspindie is in the Presbytery of Perth, Synod of Perth and Stirling. There were originally two parishes, Kilspindie and Rait; but at what period their union took place, has not been ascertained; it must have been prior to 1634. The walls of the Church of Rait are still standing.
The parish of Kilspindie is bounded on the west by two detached parts Nos.1 & 3 of Kinnoul Parish, by Scone Parish, and St. Martins parish; on the north and north east, by St. Martin's parish, by a detached part of Caputh parish and by Kinnaird parish; on the east by the parish of Errol and on the south by the parish of Kinfauns.
The parish lies partly in the Carse of Gowrie, and partly among the Sidlaw Hills, about halfway between Perth and Dundee. The general appearance of the ground is pleasing, and presents to the eye an agreeable variety of moor and cultivated land. Towards the southern extremity, the ground is flat; at about a quarter of a mile farther north, it rises with a slope, for two miles, till it reaches an elevation of more than 600 feet; intersected in three different places by the burns of Rait, Kilspindie, and Pitroddie. The remaining part has a northern aspect.
Agriculture is in a flourishing state and the system of
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Parish of Kilspindie |
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husbandry that has been pursued, for many years, is very superior. The farms are kept under excellent management; and all are provided with thrashing mills. Perth and Dundee are the nearest market towns, distant about 8 and 13 miles respectively from the parish Church. There are three small villages, Kilspindie, Rait, and Pitroddie. In each of these a few hands are employed in the manufacture of linen fabrics for Dundee Market.
The Church, with its surrounding burying ground, encompassed by spreading elms and ash trees, stands in the village of Kilspindie, on a rising ground, formed by the junction of two small rivulets. The situation is delightful and well chosen for the convenience of the majority of the population. It is a plain building, comfortably seated for about 350, and in a good state of repair. The manse, which is old, is situated within a hundred yards of the Church. The stipend consists of 15 chalders, half meal, half barley. There are two glebes, and the rent of both may amount to Thirteen Pounds. New Statistical Account.
The parish contains 6258 Statute acres by computation from the Ordnance Plans. There are no detached portions of this parish, nor are there any detached portions of another parish situated within it. |
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BOWHOUSE |
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse |
Thomas Smith (Middleton)
James Robertson (Tenant)
Valuation Roll 1857-8.
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A two storey Farm house with Offices tenanted by James Robertson occupied at present by farm servants. It is the property of Colonel Steel. Horseguards. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Co. of Perth -- Sheet 86. No 8. -- Collected by Frederick Leete SRE. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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SIDLAW HILLS |
Sidlaw Hills
Sidlaw Hills
Sidlaw Hills
Sidlaw Hills
Sidlaw Hills
Sidley Hills |
Mr. Cardean, Nevay
Mr. Simpson, Ingliston
Mr. Stevenson, Teacher
New Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Old Statistical Account |
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A range of hills extending in a South West, and North East direction, and forming the southern side of the vale of Strathmore. They extend across the county nearly due east till they meet the German Ocean at Redhead, and falling from their height, as they stretch in a westerly direction along the northern edge of the Carse of Gowrie, till they rise again suddenly in the hill of Kinnoull, which marks the western extremity of the range. Portions of it are covered with Fir Plantations and heathy pastures, while parts of it are cultivated. |
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Parish of Kilspindie |
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MILL OF MONTAGUE |
Mill of Montague
Mill of Montague
Mill of Montague |
Mr. Thomas Scott
Mr. William Thomson.
Valuation Roll. |
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A small farm house and steading with CornMill attached. The property of Col. [Colonel] M. Steele of Evelick
Tenant Mr. Thomas Scott. |
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DALREICHMOOR |
Dalreichmoor
Dalreichmoor
Dalreichmoor
Dalrickmuir
Dalrickmuir |
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. William Thomson
Mr. William Peebles.
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
086 |
This name applies to several pendicles & Cottar houses on the east side of the Ph. [Parish] on the estate of Evelick. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86 No 12 Trace 5. -- Collected by J Webster. Lc.CorpRE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
[Note under Mill of Montague:]
Corn Mill to be written
to the Mill and not
under the above name.
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MONTAGUE |
Montague
Montague
Montague
Montagy
Montagy |
Mr. W. Thomson.
Mr. Thomas Scott.
Valuation Roll.
Johnston's County Map.
Stobie's County Map |
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A commodious farm house with extensive offices and large arable farm attached. Tenanted by Mr. William Thomson. The Property of Col. [Colonel] Thomas Montague Steele of [Evelick] |
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MONTAGUE HILL |
Montague Hill
Montague Hill
Montague Hill |
Mr. William Thomson
Mr. Thomas Scott.
Mr. James Robertson |
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A conspicuous Hill on the farm of Montague. It is covered with woods and is one of the Sidlaw range. |
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CRAIGNEB |
Craigneb
Craigneb
Craigneb
Craigneb |
Mr. William Thomson
Mr. William Peebles. Gamekeeper Fingask.
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A small cottar house on the farm of Montague and south of Montague Hill. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86 No 12 Traces 1 & 3 -- Collected by John Webster L[cCorp RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]] |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside |
James Mitchell, Arnbathie
David Maclagan |
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A Small Farmhouse near the N.W. [North West] base of the Sidlaw Hills, a short distance north from Arnbathie. Occupied by J & David Maclagan, and the Property of H. B. Stewart Esq. of Ballinakelly. |
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LAW HILL |
Law Hill
Law Hill
Law Hill |
James Mitchell
David Maclagan
John Watson |
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A Small but prominent Hill on the Farm of Arnbathie, a short distance N.E. [North East] from Murrayshall Hill: it is on the Sidlaw Hills. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86 No. 15 Trace 6 |
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BOGLEBEE |
Boglebee
Boglebee
Boglebee |
James Mitchell Arnbathie
David Maclagan Hillside
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Pettigrew Balbeggie |
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A Small Farmhouse with a Row of Cothouses, and land attached. Tenanted by Mr. G. Miller, Farmer, Godens, but sublet; situated a short distance North from Arnbathie. Colonel Steel is Proprietor. |
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SHIEN HILL |
Shien Hill
Shien Hill
Shien Hill
Shean hill
Shean hill |
James Mitchell
David Maclagan
John Maclagan
Stobie's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
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A Small Hill or Knowe, on the Farm of Hillside, near Boglebee, of a Conical form and Circular at the base. It is evidently of Artificial Construction and has the appearance of a Tumulus, but it has never been explored there have not been found any remains of Sepulture. It is about two chains in diameter at the base, and rises to an Elevation of about 20 feet in the Centre. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86 No 15 Trace 3 |
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TURFHILLS |
Turfhills
Turfhills
Turfhills
Turfhills |
Mr. James Munro
Mr. James Mitchell
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A one storey farm house with offices, Garden &c. &c. attached, the property of Colonel Steel, and occupied by James Munro. |
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ARNBATHIE |
Arnbathie
Arnbathie
Arnbathy |
James Mitchell
David MacLagan
Valuation Roll for 1857-8 |
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A two storey farmhouse with suitable offices, Garden &c. &c. attached. The property of H. B. Stewart Esq. of Balnakeilly and occupied by James Mitchell. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86 No. 16 Trace 4 |
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PARKNEUK |
Parkneuk
Parkneuk |
James Mitchell
George Morrison |
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A one storey cot-house situated on the farm of Evelick. Until very lately, there has been a small portion of land attached but is now occupied by a Cottar. |
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CARSE OF GOWRIE |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86. No. 16. Trace. 2. |
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LADYWELL |
Ladywell
Ladywell
Ladywell
Ladywell |
James Donaldson
John Thomson
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A one storey farmhouse with offices, Garden &c. &c. attached. The property of the Revd. [Reverend] A. Moody Stewart and occupied by John Thomson. |
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BLACKBANK |
Blackbank
Blackbank
Blackbank
Blackbank
Blackbank |
James Donaldson
John Thomson
Valuation Roll for 1857-8
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A commodious farm-house with suitable offices, Garden &c. &c. attached |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 9 Trace 5 |
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NEW MAINS OF FINGASK |
New Mains of Fingask
New Mains of Fingask
Newmains |
John Hill
James Robertson
Valuation Roll for 1857-8 |
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A two storey Farmhouse with suitable offices, Garden, &c. &c. attached. The property of Sir P.M. Threpland Bart. [Baronet], and occupied by Mr. John Hill. |
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GLEN OF RAIT |
Glen of Rait
Glen of Rait |
James Robertson
William Peebles |
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A Cultivated Valley Commencing at Swirlhead and ending at the village of Rait |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 9 Traces 5 & 6 |
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SWIRLHEAD |
Swirlhead
Swirlhead |
James Robertson Land Steward
William Peebles Gamekeeper |
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This name applies to the head of the Valley called Glen of Rait. It is said to be so called in consequence of the furious Whirlwinds which pass through it. |
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BEAL HILL |
Beal Hill
Beal Hill |
George Morrison,
James Donaldson |
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An elevated portion of land situated on the farm of Shanry, a short distance north from the farmhouse. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 9 Trace 4 |
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WHITEMYRE |
Whitemyre
Whitemyre
Whitemyre
Whitemyre
Whitemyre |
James Donaldson
John Thomson
Valuation Roll for 1857-8
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A one storey farmhouse with suitable offices, Garden &c. &c. attached. The property of the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Moody Stewart, and occupied by James Donaldson. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No.9 Trace 1
[Braes of the Carse entry crossed out, with note:]
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NORTH LODGE [Fingask Castle] |
North Lodge |
Sir P M. Thrieplands Bart [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A gate lodge on the drive from Fingask Castle to the Dundee & Perth Road. |
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ST PETER'S WISHING WELL |
St. Peter's Wishing Well |
Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A beautiful spring in the gardens of Fingask Castle, The tradition connected with it is that any person drinking the water and making a wish, would obtain what they desired. above the door of the well house is cut in the stone the following lines
Drink weary pilgrim drink and pray -
and bless St. Peter's Well
Which springs unscath'd by scorching ray
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ELIZA'S TEMPLE |
Eliza's Temple |
Sir P M Thrieplands Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A summer house within a small enclosure of trees, This name has evidently been given to it, from being a favourite spot of one of the Thriepland family. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 10 Trace 4 -- Collected by John Webster Lce.Corpl RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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THE WITCHES TRYSTING THORN |
The Witches Trysting Thorn
The Witches Trysting Thorn
The Witches Trysting Thorn |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson Land Steward.
Mr. Peter Loney Gardener. |
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This name applies to a small thorn Tree situated a short distance to the west of Fingask Castle. From its appearance it is evidently of great antiquity. |
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Pillar of the MARKET CROSS OF PERTH (Removed from Perth 1765) [Fingask Castle] |
Pillar of the Old Cross of Perth
Pillar of the Old Cross of Perth
Pillar of the Old Cross of Perth |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A plain circular pillar about 8 feet in height in the gardens of Fingask Castle. There is a stone tablet at the foot of the pillar on which is written, "Pillar of the Old Cross of Perth, pulled down by Cromwell's army in 1651, rebuilt in 1669 and finally taken down in 1765." In 1765 the town council empowered the magistrates to remove it. It was thereafter disposed of at a public sale to a mason, he being the highest bidder, for five pounds. He immediately took it down and carried off the stones. New Statistical Account. |
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SUN DIAL (Removed from Holyrood Palace) [Fingask Castle] |
Sun Dial
Sun Dial
Sun Dial |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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This Dial is evidently of great antiquity, it bears the date of 1563, and is said to have been in the gardens of Mary Queen of Scots at Holyrood Palace. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 10 Trace 1.
[Note under Pillar of the Market Cross:]
The mode adopted for wording this name
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FINGASK DEN |
Fingask Den |
Sir P M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A deep glen among the Braes of the Carse on the side of which is situated Fingask Castle, from which it obtains the name. |
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CRAIG BURN |
Craig Burn |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A small stream formed by the junction of two - at the northern extremity of Fingask Den, and flowing southwards till it joins the Grange Pow. |
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WITCHES KNOWE |
Witches Knowe |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Peter Loney |
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A small knoll near the North Lodge and within the grounds of Fingask Castle. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 10 Trace 4 |
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OVER FINGASK |
Over Fingask
Over Fingask
Over Fingask
Over Fingask |
Sir Patrick Murray Thriepland, Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask
Mr. John Duff Over Fingask
Mr. James Robertson
Valuation Roll for 1857-8. |
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A comfortable farm house and steading situated about ½ a mile to the north of Fingask Castle. Tenanted by Mr. John Duff The property of Sir P M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]. |
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FINGASK CASTLE |
Fingask Castle
Fingask Castle
Fingask Castle
Fingask Castle
Fingask
Fingask |
Sir Patrick Murray Thiepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson.
Mr. John Duff.
Valuation Roll for 1857-8.
Stobie's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
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This Castle is built on the brink of a deep Glen, amidst two eminences, and bears in one part the venerable date of 1194. It is now however greatly enlarged and modernised by additional buildings but the castellated form is preserved. This ancient mansion was formerly used as a place of strength, and in 1642 stood a siege, during the civil war in Oliver Cromwell's time. Here the Chevalier St George Son of James II, slept, Jany [January] 7. 1716, on his way from Glasgow to Scone, where he was proclaimed King - In 1746 the castle was completely ransacked by the Government troops The fortalice demolished, and a great part of the building razed to the ground, in consequence of the attachment of the Thriepland Family to the cause of the unfortunate house of Stewart. It is now in excellent repair and the residence of the present proprietor Sir Patrick Murray Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]. The gardens and grounds are beautifully kept, and are embellished with many works of art and antiquities. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 10 Traces 1. & 4 -- Collected by John Webster Lce.Corpl. RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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CROSS [Fingask Castle] |
Cross
Cross |
Sir P M Thriepland Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. James Robertson |
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A small stone Cross within the grounds of Fingask Castle; on it is cut, "Earthquake heard here 1840". It stands on a stone pedestal said to be part of the Font, from the Church of Our Lady at Perth. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No 10. Trace 4 -- Collected by J Webster Lce.Corpl RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
[Under Cross in List of names:]
Commemorative of an
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KILSPINDIE BURN |
Kilspindie Burn
Kilspindie Burn
Kilspindie Burn |
James McKercher
John Ritchie
Henry Birrell |
087 |
This is the Continuation of Balmyre Burn from the top of Kilspindie Den to where it falls into the Grange Pow, in the adjoining parish of Errol. |
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KILSPINDIE DEN |
Kilspindie Den
Kilspindie Den
Kilspindie Den |
James McKercher
William Miller
Henry Birrell |
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This name applies to a Den or Valley at the North side of the Village of Kilspindie, through which flows Kilspindie Burn. |
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CHURCH [Kilspindie] |
Church (Parish) |
James McKercher
William Miller |
087 |
A Plain building situated in the Village of Kilspindie and Surrounded by a Graveyard: the Minister is the Revd. [Reverend] W. Wotherspoon. At the South side of the church is situated the Family Burial Vault of Stuart of Annat. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Trace 6 |
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EVELICK BURN |
Evelick Burn
Evelick Burn
Evelick Burn |
James McKercher
John Ritchie
Henry Birrell |
087 |
A Stream which rises on the Farm of Evelick and flows in a S. [South] East direction by Evelick Castle, to where it falls into Kilspindie Burn at the Mill Dam near the Parish School. |
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BALMYRE |
Balmyre
Balmyre
Balmyre
Balmyre
Balmyre |
James McKercher
John Ritchie
Valuation Roll 1859-60,
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
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A Farmhouse with offices &c. attached. Occupied by John Ritchie and the Property of |
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KILSPINDIE [village] |
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindie
Kilspindy
Kilspindy
Kilspindie |
New Statistical Account
Valuation Roll 1859-60
William Miller
James McKercher
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map
Old Statistical Account |
087 |
A Small Village situated in the south side of the Parish. It consists of a Church, Manse and School; a Farmhouse and some Cottages; the Property of General R. Richardson Robertson of Tulliebelton. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Traces 4 5 & 6 |
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MANSE [Kilspindie] |
Manse (Parish)
Manse (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] W. Wotherspoon
James McKercher |
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A dwellinghouse with suitable offices &c. attached Situated in the Village of Kilspindie and the residence of the Revd. [Reverend] W. Wotherspoon Parish Minister. |
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SCHOOL [Kilspindie] |
School (Parish)
School (Parish) |
James McKercher
William Miller |
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A Dwellinghouse and Schoolroom in the Village of Kilspindie, the Residence of the Parish Schoolmaster James McKercher. |
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WETLANDS |
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
James McKercher
J. Stewart, Occupier |
087 |
A Dwellinghouse with a few Acres of land attached Commonly Called a Pendicle; Occupied by James Stewart, and the property of General R. Richardson Robertson of Tulliebelton. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Trace 6 |
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EVELICK |
Evelick
Evelick
Evelick
Evelick
Evelick
Evelick
Evelick |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
John Ritchie
James McKercher
Valuation Roll 1857-8
New Statistical Account
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
087 |
A Farmhouse with suitable office, Garden, and a Farm attached adjoining the Remains of Evelick Castle; it is Occupied by William Ritchie and the Property of Col. [Colonel] J. Montague Steele of Evelick. |
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EVELICK CASTLE |
Evelick Castle (Remains of)
Evelick Castle (Remains of)
Evelick Castle (Remains of)
Castle of Evelick |
James McKercher
John Ritchie
Henry Birrell
New Statistical Account |
087 |
This is all that remains of the ancient Castle of Evelick, the Seat of the Lindsays, Knights of Evelick. It was a place of Considerable Strength and Commanded a pass from the Carse of Gowrie to Strathmore through the Sidlaw Hills. In Cultivating the field at the north side of this Castle some years ago the Workmen discovered some stone Coffins Containing Human bones &c. The place was pointed out to me by J. McKercher, Schoolmaster. The date of the erection of the Castle is not given in the Statistical Account. |
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STONE COFFINS FOUND HERE [Evelick] |
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In Cultivating the field at the north side of this Castle [Evelick] some years ago the Workmen discovered some stone Coffins Containing Human bones &c. The place was pointed out to me by J. McKercher, Schoolmaster. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Trace 4 |
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FORT (Remains of) [Castle Bank-Evelick] |
Fort (Remains of)
Fort (Remains of)
Fort (Remains of) |
James McKercher Schoolmaster
John Ritchie
Henry Birrell |
087 |
This object Occupies a Conspicuous Situation on the summit of a steep Bank overlooking the Castle of Evelick. The Remains are in good Preservation; it was strongly defended on the N. [North] West side, the other sides being very steep required no artificial defences. It is not Known by what people it was Constructed but the probability is that it is one of those British Hill Forts so numerous throughout the Country. |
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CASTLE BANK |
Castle Bank
Castle Bank
Castle Bank |
John Ritchie
James McKercher
Henry Birrell |
087 |
A Steep Bank on the Farm of Evelick, on the top of which is an Ancient Hill Fort. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Trace 4 |
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GASCONHALL |
Gasconhall
Gasconhall
Gasconhall |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Henry Birrell, Occupier
James McKercher Schoolmaster |
087 |
A good Farmhouse with suitable offices, garden & Farm attached Situated on the Braes of the Carse; Occupied by Henry Birrell and the Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Moody Stuart of Annat. |
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RAIT BURN |
Rait Burn
Rait Burn
Rait Burn |
Henry Birrell
James McKercher
William Miller, Kilspindie |
087 |
A Stream which rises near Swirlhead and flows southwards by Blackbank through the Glen of Rait and Rait Village, into the Parish of Errol where it falls into the Craig Burn. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Trace 3 |
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SHANRY |
Shanry
Shanry
Shanry
Shanry |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
James McKercher Schoolmaster
Henry Birrell Gasconhall
Valuation Roll 1857-8 |
087 |
A good Farmhouse with suitable offices, Garden and Farm attached, Situated on the Sidlaw Hills; Occupied by John Sprunt and the Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Moody Stuart of Annat. |
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BALMYRE BURN |
Balmyre Burn
Balmyre Burn
Balmyre Burn |
James McKercher
Henry Birrell
John Ritchie |
087 |
A Small Stream which rises on the Farm of Shanry and flows eastwards by Balmyre to Kilspindie Den, where it changes to Kilspindie Burn. |
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BALMYRE LINN |
Balmyre Linn
Balmyre Linn
Balmyre Linn |
James McKercher
Henry Birrell
John Ritchie |
087 |
A Waterfall on the Balmyre Burn a short distance east from Balmyre |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 13 Traces 1 & 2 |
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POST OFFICE [Rait] |
Post Office |
James McKercher Parh. [Parish] School
Henry Birrell Gasconhall |
087 |
A small Cottage in the North end of the Village of Rait, at present Occupied, partly, as a Post Office for Rait and neighbourhood. It is on the Estate of Annat. |
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SCHOOL [Rait] |
School (Subscription) |
James McKercher
Henry Birrell |
087 |
A small subscription School in the Village of Rait, adjoining the Post Office, Supported by the school Fees and a small grant subscribed annually by the Heritors; the average attendance is about 45 scholars. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 14 Trace 1 |
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RAIT |
Rait
Rait
Rait
Rait
Rait |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
James McKercher
William Miller
Johnston's County Map
Stobie's County Map |
087 |
A Village in the south side of Kilspindie Parish, Consisting of two Farmhouses & offices, a Public House, a Post Office, Subn. [Subsciption] School and several Cottages; the property of Sir P. M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask, and the Revd. [Reverend] A. M. Stuart of Annat. |
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RAIT CHURCH (In Ruins) |
Rait Church (in Ruins)
Rait Church (in Ruins) |
James McKercher
John Ritchie, Balmyre |
087 |
This is the Ruins of the Old Parish Church of Rait; it is surrounded by a Graveyard, still used as such; The Parish of Rait was united to that of Kilspindie in the early part of the 17th Century, and the church was, in consequence, dismantled. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87. No. 14 Trace 1 |
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FORT (Remains of) [Rait] |
Fort (Remains of)
Fort (Remains of)
Fort (Remains of) |
James McKercher
William Miller
Henry Birrell |
087 |
The remains of an Ancient Hill Fort which Commanded the entrance from the Carse of Gowrie, by the Glen of Rait, to Strathmore; situated at the S.E. [South East] side of Rait Village. |
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RAIT HILL |
Rait Hill
Rait Hill
Rait Hill |
James McKercher
William Miller
Henry Birrell |
087 |
A small Hill at the S.E. [South East] side of the Village of Rait, which was formerly Fortified. It is nearly all Covered with Mixed Wood. |
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ANNAT COTTAGE |
Annat Cottage
Annat Cottage
Annat Cottage |
James McKercher
William Miller
Henry Birrell |
087 |
A neat dwelling house in the Cottage style of Architecture, with Garden & Grounds attached; the Property and Occasional residence of the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Moody Stuart |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 87 No. 14 Trace 1 |
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VIRGINHALL |
Virginhall
Virginhall
Virginhall |
James Mitchell Arnbathie
David Maclagan Hillside
John Watson |
098 |
This was formerly the Cothouses on the Farm of Arnbathie but is now sublet to Andrew Birrell & others, with a small portion of land; the Property of Colonel Steel. |
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MUIREND |
Muirend
Muirend
Muirend
Muirend |
James Mitchell
David Maclagan
John Watson William Emslie |
098 |
A Cottage with a few acres of land attached - commonly called a pendicle, - a short distance east from Murrayshall Hill, and the Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Principal Dewar: it is occupied by William Emslie. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 98 No. 3 Trace 3 |
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MONUMENTRISK |
Monumentrisk
Monumentrisk
Monumentrisk |
John Watson, Occupier
James Mitchell, Arnbathie
David Maclagan Hillside |
098 |
A Cottage with some land attached, called a pendicle, - at the Eastside of Murrayshall Hill, Occupied by John Watson, and the Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Principal Dewar. |
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EASTHILL |
Easthill
Easthill
Easthill |
John Dow, Occupier
John Watson
William Emslie |
098 |
A Cottage with land attached called a Pendicle, at the east side of Murrayshall Hill; Occupied by John Dow, and the Property of J. Murray Graham Esq. Murrayshall. |
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MURRAYSHALL HILL |
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BALTHAYOCK BURN |
Balthayock Burn |
See Name Book of Kinfauns for authorities. |
098 |
Only about a chain's length of this stream is in the Parish of Kilspindie - After running this length it forms the boundary between the Parishes of Kinfauns and Kinnoull (Detached No.1) |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 98 No.3 Trace 3 |
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GODDENS |
Goddens
Godens
Godens |
P.& G. Miller (Goddens)
William Bell (Oliverburn)
Valuation Roll for 1857-8
Stobie's County Map |
098 |
A two-storey Farm house with offices convenient, tenanted by P. & G. Miller and the property of Colonel Steel Horseguards |
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OLIVERBURN |
Oliverburn |
P. & G. Miller
Thomas Stewart (Craiglochie)
William Bell
Valuation Roll for 1857-8. |
098 |
A two-storey Farmhouse with extensive offices, tenanted by William Bell, and the property of The Very Revd. [Reverend] Principal Dewar
Marshall College
Aberdeen. |
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CRAIGLOCHIE |
Craiglochie |
William Bell
Thomas Stewart
P. H. Miller
Valuation Roll 1857-8 |
098 |
A small two-storey Farmhouse with offices, tenanted by A. & T. Stewart and the property of the Very Revd. [Reverend] Principal Dewar
Marchall College
Aberdeen. |
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Parish of Kilspindie Co. [County] Perth -- Sheet 98. No 4. -- Collected by Frederick Leete SRE. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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GODDENS MILL (Corn) |
Goddens Mill |
William Bell
Thomas Stewart
P. & G. Miller |
098 |
A small Corn Mill, by water power, situate on, and belonging to, Goddens Farm. |
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GODDENS SMITHY |
Goddens Smithy |
William Bell
Thomas Stewart
P. & G. Miller |
098 |
A small Cottage with Smithy attached, situate on, and belonging to, the Goddens Farm. |
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PITRODDIE DEN |
Pitroddie Den |
William Bell
Thomas Stewart
P. & G. Miller |
098 |
A rough uncultivated Den situate North West from the Village of Pitroddie, and contiguous to Goddens and Craiglochie. |
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BACK DEN |
Back Den |
William Bell
Thomas Stewart
P. & G. Miller |
098 |
A small uncultivated Den near Goddens. West and by South. |
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PITRODDIE |
Pitroddie
Pitroddie |
Robert Grimman
James McKercher |
099 |
A small Village situated in the south end of the parish, consisting of a smithy, shop, and a few Cottages. The property of Colonel Steele. |
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PITRODDIE BURN |
Pitroddie Burn
Pitroddie Burn |
Robert Grimman
James McKercher |
099 |
A stream rising on the farm of Arnbathie and flowing in a south-East direction through the Village of Pitroddie to the parish boundary, after which it is Called the Pow of Errol. |
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PITRODDIE QUARRY |
Pitroddie Quarry
Pitroddie Quarry
Pitroddie Quarry |
Robert Grimman
James McKercher
Valuation Roll for 1857-8 |
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A large whin stone Quarry situated in Pitroddie Den, Tenaned by the Provost and Town Council of Dundee, and the property of Colonel Steele of Evelick. |
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PITRODDIE FARM |
Pitroddie Farm
Pitroddie Farm
Pitroddie Farm |
Robert Grimman
James McKercher
Valuation Roll for 1857-8 |
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A two storey farm-house with extensive offices, Garden &c. &c. attached. The property of Colonel Steele, and occupied by Robert Grimman |
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CORN MILL [Pitroddie] |
Pitroddie Mill
Pitroddie Mill |
Robert Grimman
James McKercher |
099 |
A small Corn Mill situated on Pitroddie Farm. The property of Colonel Steele, and occupied by Robert Grimman. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 99 No. 1. Traces 1 & 2
[Note below Corn Mill:]
Corn Mill, only is to be written
as the object is so contiguous to
Pitroddie Farm of which it forms
a part, and both belong to one properietor,
therefore the Name is superfluous.
P. Lynch
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STRATHMORE |
Strathmore
Strathmore
Strathmore
Strathmore
Strathmore |
Mr. Stephenson, Teacher
Mr. Simpson, Ingliston
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Old Statistical Account
New Statistical Account |
099 |
An extensive vale or lowland country, skirting the southern face of the Grampian mountains and popularly regarded as consisting of the territory lying within these and the Sidlaw Hills upon the south; and extending from Methven in Perthshire to a little N.E. [North East] of Brechin It is celebrated for its beauty, fertility and high state of cultivation of its soil, as well as the prosperity of the numerous towns and villages which dot its surface, together with its possessing Railway communication along its centre from east to west contributing to its commercial advantages |
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BRAES OF THE CARSE |
Braes of the Carse
Braes of the Carse |
Mr. John McLaren
Mr. William Duncan |
099 |
This name applies to all the hilly ground between the Sidlaw Hills and the Carse, and it is of great extent. |
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[Note below Strathmore:]
Will the Draftsman put in the
Sheet and Plan on which he
writes these names.
[Initialled] P.L. |
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POLE HILL |
Pole Hill
Pole Hill |
James Mitchell
George Morrison |
086 |
A Hill situated on the Estate of Evelick, about a mile West from Evelick Castle, it is planted with fir trees, and on its summit is a small artificial mound supposed to be a Tumulus. |
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Parish of Kilspindie -- Sheet 86. No. 16. Trace 6 |
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CRAIGLOCHIE COTTAGE |
Craiglochie Cottage |
Robert Craigie (Over Durdie)
Servants in the House |
099 |
A new, plain, two storey, Stone house, the residence and property of The Very Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Dewar, Principal of Marshall College Aberdeen. |
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OVER DURDIE |
Over Durdie |
Robert Craigie (Tenant)
Valuation Roll |
099 |
A two storey farm house, (near Craiglochie Cottage) with Offices belonging thereto, tenanted by Robert Craigie and the property of Principal Dewar. |
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NETHER DURDIE |
Nether Durdie |
Robert Craigie
Valuation Roll |
099 |
A new two storey Farmhouse with Offices, tenanted by Robert Simpson and the property of Col. [Colonel] Thomas Montagu Steel of Evelick. |
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Parish of Kilspindie Co. [County] of Perth -- Sheet 99. No 1. -- Collected by Frederick Leete SRE. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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F. E. Pratt
Capt. RE. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Sept: [September] 30th. 1861. |
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 28 APR. 1898
NAME BOOK
OF THE
PARISH OF KILSPINDIE
IN THE
COUNTY OF PERTH |
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Name of Place -- Page
Annat Cottage -- 32
Arnbathie -- 9
Back Den -- 36
Balmyre -- 22
Balmyre Burn -- 28
Balmyre Linn -- 28
Beal Hill -- 13
Blackbank -- 11
Boglebee -- 8
Bowhouse -- 3
Braes of the Carse -- 39
Balthayock Burn -- 34
Carse of Gowrie -- 10
Castle Bank -- 26
Church -- 21
Craig Burn -- 17
Craiglochie -- 35
Craiglochie Cottage -- 41
Craigneb -- 6
Cross -- 19
Dalreichmoor -- 5
Easthill -- 34
Eliza's Temple -- 15
Evelick -- 25
Evelick Burn -- 22
Evelick Castle -- 25
Fingask Castle -- 18
Fingask Den -- 17
Fort -- 26
Fort -- 32
Gasconhall -- 27
Glen of Rait -- 12
Goddens -- 35
Goddens Mill -- 36
Goddens Smithy -- 36
Hillside -- 7
Kilspindie Ph. [Parish] -- 1
Kilspindie -- 22
Kilspindie Burn -- 21
Kilspindie Den -- 21
Ladywell -- 11
Law Hill -- 7
Manse -- 23
Mill of Montague -- 5
Montague -- 6
Montague Hill -- 6
Monumentrisk -- 34
Muirend -- 33
Murrayshall Hill -- 34
Nether Durdie -- 41
New Mains of Fingask -- 12
North Lodge -- 15
Oliverburn -- 35
Over Durdie -- 41
Over Fingask -- 18
Parkneuk -- 10
Pillar of the Market Cross of Perth -- 16
Pitroddie -- 37
Pitroddie Burn -- 37
Pitroddie Den -- 36
Pitroddie Farm -- 38
Pitroddie Quarry -- 38
Post Office -- 29
Pole Hill -- 40
Rait -- 31
Rait Burn -- 27
Rait Church -- 31
Rait Hill -- 32
School -- 23
School -- 29
Shanry -- 28
Shien Hill -- 8
Sidlaw Hills -- 4
St. Peter's Wishing Well -- 15
Strathmore -- 39
Sun Dial -- 16
Swirlhead -- 13
The Witches Trysting Ground -- 16
Turfhills -- 9
Virginhall -- 33
Wetlands -- 23
Whitemyre -- 14
Witches Knowe -- 17 |
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