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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKTOWN WOOD | Kirktown Wood Kirktown Wood Kirktown Wood |
The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Saltoun. Sir Alexander Anderson Factor Mr Hay Under Factor |
003 | This name applies to a small plantation, situated on the south side of Kirktown Hill on the estate of Philorth. |
| PHILORTH STATION | Philorth Station Philorth Station Philorth Station |
The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Saltoun Sir Alexander Anderson Factor Mr Hay Under Factor |
003 | A small way side station on the Formartine & Buchan section of the Great North of Scotland Railway, situated about 1 mile south of Fraserburgh. |
| Site of MOURNING WELL | (Site of) Mourning Well (Site of) Mourning Well (Site of) Mourning Well |
The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Saltoun Sir Alexander Anderson Factor Mr Hay Under Factor |
003 | This name applies to a fine spring well, which was covered in some few years ago. Tradition says this well was visited by people from all parts of the North. "Near this is a well, where the superstitious practice of leaving some trifles after drinking of its waters, obtained for a considerable time: but which now seems to be given up. Extract from New Statistical Account of Scotland page 251. |
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