OS1/34/2/12
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn Point | Abercorn Point Abercorn Point Abercorn Point |
Mr. S.B.Hare Mr. Alexander H. Armour Mr. W McQueen |
002 | [Situated] About ΒΌ mile N. by E. [North by East] of Abercorn Church. This name applies to a point of land projecting into the Firth of Forth at the North Deer Park on the Hopetoun Estate |
| Site of Abercorn Castle | Site of Abercorn Castle Site of Abercorn Castle Site of Abercorn Castle Site of Abercorn Castle |
Mr. S.B. Hare Mr. Alexander H. Armour Revd. [Reverend] D. Playfair Mr. W. McQueen |
002 | [Situation] About 1/8 mile NE by N. [North East by North] of Abercorn Church. This is the site of the ancient Castle of Abercorn; the Once Celebrated Stronghold of the Grahams, and of the Douglas's. It stood on the summit of a point of land N.E [North East] from the Church, which is now the pleasure grounds of the Hopetoun Estate, which is called The Wilderness. Its site is marked by two Circular grassy mounds; all trace of Buildings or Ruins have long since been removed. For further details, See Published Accts. [Accounts] [Continued on page 13] |
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