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SPYNIE [parish] |
New Spynie
New Spynie
New Spynie
New Spynie
New Spynie
Spynie or New Spynie
Spynie
Spynie
New Spynie
Spynie
Spynie
Spynie
Spynie |
New Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Oliver and Boyd's Almanac
Registrar's List for June 1862
Johnston's County Map
Old Statistical Account
Leslie's Survey of the Province of Moray
Sheriffs List of Parishes
Alan Milne Inspector of Poor for Newspynie
Revd [Reverend] Dr Kidd, Parish Minister
Mr Morrison, Land Steward, Bishopmill
Mr Jamieson, Solicitor, Elgin
Mr Gatherer, Solicitor Elgin |
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The parish of Spynie is in the Presbytery of Elgin, Synod of Moray. It is bounded on the east by the parishes of Drainie, and St Andrews Lhanbryd, on the south by the parish of Elgin on the west by the parish of Alves, and on the north and north west by the paris of Duffus. A portion of the parish of Spynie called Borough Briggs on the south of the River Lossie is in the Municipal and Parliamentary Burgh of Elgin. This portion is bounded on the north by the River Lossie; on the south by Blackfriars Road; on the east by North Street; on the west by the grounds of Blackfriars Haugh. There are no detached portions of the parish of Spynie nor are there any detached portions of another parish situated within it.
The following statement is given by the Revd [Reverend] Dr Kidd In consequence of the parish church being removed from Spynie Church Yard to Quarry Wood where it is now situated, the then Minister and Elders held a Session in 1735, the time the church was removed, and headed their minutes and meetings "New Spynie" merely from the translation of the church to is new position, but "Spynie" is the correct name of the parish and it is now so designated in Session, Prebytory, and other records of the parish. New Spynie being retained by the people merely as a local designation to distinguish the new church from the old one. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie |
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PALACE OF SPYNIE (Ruins |
Palace of Spynie (Ruins)
Palace of Spynie (Ruins)
Palace of Spynie (Ruins)
Palace of Spynie Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace
Spynie Palace |
Shaw's History of Moray
J. A. Cooper Esqr Spynie
Mr Watson Elgin (Publisher)
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
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The ancient residence of the Bishop's of Moray when it stood entire it was considered the most stately and magnificent in any diocese in Scotland. The vestiges are now only visible and some part of the walls remains in an unconnected state. |
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CHAPEL [Palace of Spynie] |
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J. A. Cooper Esqr Spynie
Mr Watson Elgin (Publisher)
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
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it contained a chapel the remains of which are shewn on trace it is the property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees. It is supposed to have been erected on or about the year 1222 |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
[signed]
James Gray
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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DAVIE'S TOWER |
Davie's Tower |
Shaws History of Moray
J. A. Cooper Esq Spynie |
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The remains of a strong tower built by Bishop David Stewart hence the origin of the name it is said to have been vaulted over all with a capehouse but it is now roofless. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
[signed]
James Gray
Sapr R. Engr. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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SPYNIE [farm] |
Spynie
Spynie
Spynie |
Valuation Roll for 1866-67
J. A. Cooper Esq Occupier
L. Burgess Bishopmill |
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A large farmsteading the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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MYRESIDE |
Myreside
Myreside
Myreside
Myreside
Myreside |
Valuation Roll for 1866 - 67
J. A. Cooper Esq
Mr Russell Occupier
Old Statistical Account
A survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
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An ordinary farm Steading the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant. Grantown. |
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HILL OF SPYNIE |
Hill of Spynie
Hill of Spynie
Hill of Spynie |
Shaws History of the province of Moray
J. A. Cooper Esqr
L. Burgess |
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A High eminence situated on the lands of the Earl of Fifes Trustees, Duff House Banffshire |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
[signed]
James Gray
Sapr R. Engr. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BISHOP'S WELL |
Bishop's Well |
J. A. Cooper Esq Spynie
Lewis Burgess Bishopmill |
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A well with a copious flow of fresh water, well adapted for domestic use. the authorities state that this name is of modern appellation. |
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Ruins of |
Holy Trinity Church (Ruins of) |
Shaws History of Moray
J. A. Cooper Esqr |
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The remains of an ancient Church dedicated to the Holy Trinity This church has been in disuse since 1736 another having been built in a more central part of the parish but the burying-place is still here. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
[signed]
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Spynie
[the following entries have been crossed out on this page]
Spynie Church -- Cancelled -- See p. [page] 20
Morayshire Railway -- Cancelled. the proper description will be found in Name Book for the (1/500) City of Elgin p. [page] 57 E.H.C.
Loch Spynie As a district -- Cancelled -- See P. [Page] 40
[signed]
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RIVER LOSSIE |
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For authorities and description see Name Book of the Town of Elgin on 1/500 Scale Sheet 7 Plans 11. 12. 15 & 16 |
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BOROUGH BRIGGS |
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For authorities and description see Name Book of the Town of Elgin on 1/500 Scale -- Sheet 7 Plans 11 |
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GLEBE |
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For authorities and description see Name Book of the Town of Elgin on 1/500 Scale Sheet 7 Plans 7. 11 & 15 |
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MORAYSHIRE RAILWAY |
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For authorities and description see Name Book of the Town of Elgin on 1/500 Scale Sheet 7. 4. & 8 |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
Highland Railway [has been crossed out] |
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BISHOPMILL QUARRIES |
Bishopmill Quarries |
Robert Craig Esq. Factor
William Grigor Esq Blackfriarshaugh
Mr Skinner, Solicitor Elgin |
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These are extensive quarries, on the Earl of Seafield's Estate, and situated ½ a mile from the village of Bishopmill after which they are called. The stone is freestone and is Considered to be of a superior quality. |
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WOODLANDS |
Woodlands
Woodlands
Woodlands |
Mr James Smith, Tenant
Robert Craig Esq
William Grigor Esq |
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This name applies to a very large farm steading and dwelling-house situated near, and north of, the village of Bishopmill. Property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Grantown |
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OAKBANK |
Oakbank
Oakbank
Oakbank |
Robert Craig Esq Factor
William Grigor Esq Blackfriarshaugh
Mr Skinner, Solicitor, Elgin |
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This name is given to a very handsome two storey dwelling- house situated westward of Balmoral Terrace. Property of the Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant Grantown |
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MORRISTON |
Morriston
Morriston
Morriston |
William Grigor Esq
Mr Skinner
Mr James Smith, Woodlands |
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Applies to a large farmsteading and dwelling-house on the north side of the Lossie ¼ of a mile east of Bow Bridge. Property of Lord Fife. Duff House Banffshire |
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LAVEROCKLOCH |
Laverockloch |
Simeon McBain, Woodlands
Donald MacKintosh Elgin
Andrew Ross Oldmills |
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A small one storey high thatch house Rented by Mr Lawson and occupied by his Shepherd it is the Property of Lord Fife Duff House, Banffshire |
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QUARRY WOOD |
Quarry Wood |
Alexander Lawson Esq. Factor, Braelossie
Simeon McBain
Donald MacKintosh
Andrew Ross |
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A Large Wood Chiefly fir Stretching from the Co [County] Road leading between Elgin and Hopeman in western direction along the North Side of the Co [County] Road between Elgin and Forres for about three and a half Miles it is in General breadth about a Mile and is theProperty of Lord Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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LAVEROCKLOCH QUARRY |
Laverockloch Quarry
Laverockloch Quarry
Laverockloch Quarry |
Alexander Lawson Esq.
Mr Proctor
Valuation Roll 1866-67 |
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A pretty extensive quarry in Quarry Wood and near the farm of the same name. Property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Grantown |
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BOW BRIDGE |
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge |
William McGregor Esq
Robert Craig Esq Factor
Mr Skinner, Solicitor Elgin
Alexander Lawson Esq. Factor, Braelossie |
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A county bridge, on the County road from Elgin to Burgh-head one mile from the former place. It was built in 1630 and destroyed afterwards by a flood, but restored in 1789. It is now in a sound state of preservation. |
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SUSPENSION BRIDGE [over River Lossie] |
Suspension Bridge (Foot)
Suspension Bridge (Foot)
Suspension Bridge (Foot) |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kidd Minister of Spynie
Mr Morrison - Land Steward - Bishopmill
Mr Watson, Publisher Elgin |
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A foot suspension bridge across the River Lossie close to Blackfriarshaugh erected by public subscription & the property of the town of Elgin. |
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MORAYSHIRE UNION POORHOUSE |
Morayshire Union Poorhouse |
William Grigor Esq
Mr Skinner
Robert Craig Esq |
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Situated at the east end of Balmoral Terrace. This building was erected in 1864 by the parishes of Elgin, St Andrews, Duffus, Drainie, Fochabers, Dallas, and Alves. it is a very extensive pile consisting of a central block and two wings, the central portion is occupied by the governors and Matron's apartments, Chapel, boys' and girls' rooms, dining hall & etc. Two small wings at each end are intended as wards for lunatic paupers. The whole is surrounded by a high stone-wall well built and of the same material as the buildings - which was taken from the quarries adjacent "Bishopmill Quarries" |
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DEAN'S CROOK |
Dean's Crook
Dean's Crook
Dean's Crook |
Estate Plan 1866
Robert Craig Esq Factor
Mr Morrison. Ground Officer |
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This name is given to a small piece of arable land on the Earl of Seafield property within the Parliamentary boundary and a short distance eatward of Dean's haugh. |
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NEWFIELD |
Newfield
Newfield
Newfield |
John Robertson, Deanshaugh
Alexander Anderson Grieve
Valuation Roll |
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A good one storey slated dwelling house with good thtched offices housesattached. It is rented by George Crookshank Newlands, and is on the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Grantown |
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BALMORAL TERRACE [Bishopmill] |
Balmoral Terrace |
John Sutherland Balmoral Terrace
Robert Horn, Teacher, General Assembly School
Peter Grant, Governor of Morayshire Union Poor House |
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A few new slated Cottage houses Running west from the end of North Street. |
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SCHOOL [Bishopmill] |
School |
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Robert Horn
Peter Grant |
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A good two storey high Slated house the General branches of Education are taught by a Master and two pupil teachers average No. [Number] of scholars about 150 It is a General Assembly School and has a Government Endowment |
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NORTH STREET [Bishopmill] |
North Street
North Street
North Street |
Name on Street
Robert Craig Esq Factor
Mr Skinner Solicitor, Elgin |
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This Street leads from the head of Bridge Street northward (hence the name) to Balmoral Terrace in the Village of Bishopmill |
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BISHOPMILL |
Bishopmill
Bishopmill
Bishopmill
Bishopmill |
Robert Craig Esq. Factor on the Estate
William Grigor Esq. Blackfriarshaugh
Mr Skinner Solicitor
Mr Morrison, Ground Officer |
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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
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OLD TOLL BAR |
Old Toll Bar
Old Toll Bar |
Alexander Lawson Esq. Factor, Braelossie
Mr Proctor |
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A small dwelling house situated a short distance west of Sheriff Mills on the road leading from Elgin to Forres; property of the Earl of Seafield since the tolls were done away with in the County |
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SCROGGIE MILLS (Corn & Saw |
Scroggie Mills
Scroggie Mills |
Alexander Lawson Esq
Mr Proctor |
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A corn and saw mill on the River Lossie about half a mile south west of Sheriff Mills. There are a few small dwelling houses occupied by the workmen at the Mills; the whole is the property of the Earl of Seafield. Castle Grant Grantown |
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SHERIFF MILLS (Corn & Bone |
Sheriff Mills
Sheriff Mills
Sheriff Mills |
Mr James Taylor, Braceland
Mr William Arnott Sheriff Mills
Mr Thomas Murray Elgin |
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This name applies to a Corn and Bone Mill on the west side of the River Lossie in the Parish of Spynie. It also applies to a two storey slated house, on the east side of the said river, in the parish of Elgin, formerly used as a flour mill but now out of use. Both are on the property of Lord Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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BRIDGE OF SHERIFFMILLS |
Bridge of Sheriffmills
Bridge of Sheriffmills
Bridge of Sheriffmills |
Mr Andrew Ross, Old Mills
Mr Donald Mackintosh, Elgin
Mr James Williams, Elgin |
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A good two arched Stone bridge across the River Lossie, on the County Road from Elgin to Forres at Sheriff Mills. It is a County Bridge. |
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HOSPITAL QUARRY |
Hospital Quarry
Hospital Quarry
Hospital Quarry |
Alexander Lawson Esq, Factor, Braelossie
Estate Plan 1864
Valuation Roll 1866-67 |
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This is a very large quarry so called from it supplying Dr. [Doctor] Gray's Hospital, in the Burgh of Elgin with stone, situated in Quarry Wood; property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant, Grantown |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
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G. Herb. Bolland Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
10 Novr [November] 1868 |
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WESTFIELD |
Westfield
Westfield
Westfield
Westfield
Westfield
Westfield |
H. McLean Esq. Westfield
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd, Manse, Spynie
Mr Thompson, Parish Shoolmaster Quarrywood
Old Statistical Account
New Statistical Account
A Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
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This name is applied to a neat commodious and well built mansion three Stories high, with Suitable offices detached a short distance to the west. the whole are slated and in good repair Hugh McLean Esq of Westfield. proprietor |
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SPYNIE CANAL |
Spynie Canal |
Mr Cooper Farmer Spynie
Mr McBeath Linksfield
Mr Smith Elgin |
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A large important drain which receives this name from Waterton Bridge to where it enters the Moray Firth at Lossiemouth, It was made at the joint expense of the adjacent proprietors for the purpose of draining Loch Spynie, a district which though still infertile, affords pasturage for Sheep and will probably be Reclaimed and Cultivated atsome future period The Canal drain forms the Parish Boundary between Phs [Parishes] of Spynie, Duffus and Drainie from Waterton Bridge. |
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KINTRAE |
Kintrae
Kintrae
Kintrae
Kintrae
Kintrea
Kintray |
Alexander Lawson Esq Factor Lossiebrae, Elgin
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd
Mr Thompson, Parish Schoolmaster Quarrywood
Old Statistical Account
A Survey of Morayshire dated 1798 |
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A farm house two Stories high, with suitable offices attached the whole are slated and in good repair and it is the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife Duff house Banffshire |
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ORCHARDFIELD |
Orchardfield
Orchardfield
Orchardfield |
Hugh McLan Esqr of Westfield
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd Manse
Mr Thompson parish Schoolmaster Quarrywood |
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This name is applied to a farm house two Stories high with Suitable offices attached the whole are Slated and in excellent repair Hugh McLean Esq of Westfield. Proprietor |
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EASTER KINTRAE |
Easter Kintrae
Easter Kintrae
Easter Kintrae |
A Lawson Esq, Lossiebrae
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd Ph [Parish] of Spynie
Mr Thompson, Parish Schoolmaster, Quarrywod |
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A farm house one story high with suitable offices attached, the former thatched, the latter slated the whole are in middling
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WESTER KINTRAE |
Wester Kintrae
Wester Kintrae
Wester Kintrae |
A. Lawson Esq Lossiebrae
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd, Manse Spynie
Mr Thompson, Parish schoolmaster Quarrywood |
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This name is applied to a farm house one story high with suitable offices attached the former thatched the latter Slated the whole are in fair repair. It is the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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KINTRAE BRIDGE |
Kintrae Bridge
Kintrae Bridge
Kintrae Bridge |
A. Lawson Esq
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd
Mr Thompson Parish Schoolmaster, Quarrywood |
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A County Bridge situated a short distance north of Kintrae farm steading the Spynie Canal terminates at this Bridge after which the Stream is called Terchick Burn It is the property of the County of Elgin |
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CHAPEL (Site of [Westfield] |
(Site of) Chapel
(Site of) Chapel
(Site of) Chapel |
Hugh McLean Esq, Westfield
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd Manse Spynie
Mr Thompson, Parish Schoolmaster Quarrywod |
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This name applies to the Site of a Chapel Situated About one half mile to the South East of Westfield ManSion, there is no trace of it remaining upon the Ground and nothing appears to be Known about its date of erection or when disused, neither if it had
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SURRADALE |
Surradale
Surradale
Surradale |
H. McLean Esq, Westfield
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd, Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson, Parish Schoolmaster Quarrywood |
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A farm house two Stories high, with suitable offices attached, the whole are slated, and in good repair Hugh McLean Esq of Westfield, Proprietor |
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WATERTON BRIDGE |
Waterton Bridge
Waterton Bridge
Waterton Bridge |
A. Lawson Esq, Factor, Lossiebrae
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd
Mr Thompson |
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This name applies to a County Bridge Situated about one fourth mile north of Easter Kintrae farm steading. Spanning the stream known as Spynie Canal and upon the road leading from Elgin to the parish of Duffus. It is the property of the County of Elgin |
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EASTERTON |
Easterton |
James Geddes Factor Orbliston
Revd [Reverend] Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kydd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson schoolmaster
Quarrywood |
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A small thatched house with thatched office house attached. They are occupied by farm labrs [labourers] and is on the farm of Midton of Findrassie and is the property of The Trustees of the late James Ogilvie Todd of Findrassie |
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MUIR OF MYRESIDE |
Muir of Myreside |
Mr Morrison Factor
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A one storey thatched house with Suitable thatched office houses attached the whole in midling repair. They are on the Earl of Seafields Property |
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MIDTON OF FINDRASSIE |
Midton of Findrassie |
James Geddes Factor
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A one storey slated house with good slated office houses attached the whole in very good repair they are occupied by Mr Grigor and is the property of the trustees of the late James Ogilvie Todd Findrassie |
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MORAYSHIRE BRICK AND TILE WORKS |
Morayshire Brick and Tileworks |
Mr Morison Factor 4 Balmoral Terrace Bishopmill
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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This brick and tile works is situated about two miles north of Elgin in the southwestern extremity of the district Known as spynie Loch. There is coarse pottery bricks and tiles chimney cans etc, made here the works are carried on by a Company of which Mr Priest of Lochside is the principle. There is a Steam Engine for working the clay three kilns and six or sevn drying sheds. they are on the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Grantown |
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LOCHSIDE |
Lochside |
Mr. Morison Factor
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A good slated dwelling house with very good slated office houses attached they are occupied by Mr Priest and is on the property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant Grantown |
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MAINS |
Mains |
James Geddes Factor
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse. Spynie
Mr Thomson Schoolmaster Quarrywood. |
007.07 |
A one Story Slated house with Good Slated Office houses They are occupied by Daniel Fraser and is the property of the Trustees of the Late James Ogilvie Todd Findrassie |
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FINDRASSIE |
Findrassie
Findrassie
Findrassie
Findrassie
Findrossie or Finrossie |
James Geddes Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson Schoolmaster
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
A Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
007.07 |
A large Substantial Mansion house the Main body of which is three stories high two above ground and one Sunk but the Eastern and Western wings are only two stories high one above ground and one sunk It is occupied by Mr Foster and is the property of the Trustees of the late James Ogilvie Todd Findrassie |
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LOWER MAINS |
Lower Mains |
James Geddes Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson Schoolmaster Quarrywood |
007.07 |
A one storey Slated house with inferior thatched office houses attached they are situated to the north of Findrassieand is occupied by John Brown They are the property of the Trustees of the Late James Ogilvie Todd Findrassie |
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WESTERTON |
Westerton |
James Geddes Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Mr Thomson |
007.07 |
A One Storey Slated house with Suitable Office houses attached the whole in Midling Repair they are occupied by James Robb and is the property of the Trustees of the Lte [Lieutenant] James Ogilvie Todd Findrassie |
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MOSS OF ROSEHAUGH |
Moss of Rosehaugh
Moss of Rosehaugh
Moss of Rosehaugh |
Alexander Lawson Esq Factor Lossiebrae, Elgin
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd Parish Minister Spynie
Mr Thompson, Parish Schoolmaster Quarrywood |
007.09 |
This name applies to several small Crofts Situated towards the Western extremity of the parish of Spynie the buildings are one Story high, thatched, and in middling repair and it is the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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TERCHICK BURN |
Terchick Burn
Terchick Burn
Terchick Burn |
Hugh McLean Esqr of Westfield
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Kidd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thompson Parish Schoolmaster Quarrywood |
007.06; 007.09 |
A stream having its source at the Western extremity of the Parish of Spynie and after running in an Easterly direction for a distance of about one and one half miles, it takes the name of Spynie Canalat Westerton County Bridge It is the property of Hugh McLean Esq of Westfield |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton |
Mr Leslie, Factor City of Glasgow Bank Elgin
Rev [Reverend] Mr Kidd, Manse, Spynie
Mr Thompson |
007.09 |
A farm house two stories high with Suitable offices detached a Short distance to the north. The whole are slated and in good repair Capt. [Captain] F. P. Forteath Newton, Proprietor |
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QUARRELWOOD CASTLE (Site of |
Site of Quarrelwood Castle
Site of Quarrelwood Castle
Site of Quarrelwood Castle |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd, Manse Spynie
Mr Young Solicitor Elgin
Mr Thomson, Quarrywood |
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This castle is supposed to have been erected by Sir Robert Lauder between the years 1333 and 1360. He died Shortly after this and was Suceeded by Sir Robert Chisholm said to have been the founder of the Still flourishing family of that name in Strathglass. The Sutherlands possess Quarrelwood until after the year 1700, when James Lord Duffus granted a Wadset of it to William Duff of Dipple, and he afterwards acquired the estates absolutely. Mr Duffs daughter married The Honourable William Sutherland of Roscommon, third Son of James Lord Duffus. He was engaged in the rebellion of 1715 and was forfeited, and died about 1718. His widow Lady Roscommon, occupied this castle as a residence until the middle [continues on next page] |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Spynie
Site of Quarrelwood Castle - This was referred with County & Quarrelwood is right -
it has no reference or connection with Quarrywood in pages
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FEMALE SCHOOL [Quarrywood] |
Female School
Female School
Female School |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson Quarrywood
Mr Lawson Factor Lossiebrae |
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A house Situated Contiguous to the Post Office in Quarrywood, It is a female School and is Supported by Subscriptions and School fees, reading knitting and sewing is taught here. Average attendance about 25 scholars. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff Hous Banffshire |
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Quarrelwood Castle Continued --
of the last Century. After Lady Roscommon's death the Castle was neglected and became ruinous, and the materials were gradually carried away by the Tenantry round about for building purposes. until nothing was left but the foundations which are Said to have been erased by the late Reverend Alexander Simpson Minister of the Parish. This property is now owned by the Rt. Honbl. [Right Honourable] the Earl of Fife: Duff House Banffshire |
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ROSEHAUGH |
Rosehaugh
Rosehaugh
Rosehaugh
Rosehaugh |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd, Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson Schoolmaster Quarrywood
A Lawson Esq Factor Lossiebrae, Elgin
A Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
007.10 |
A farmhouse and outoffices from one to two storeys high partly slated and partly thatched and in good repair. Property of the Rt Honbl [Right Honourable] the Earl of Fife. Duff House, Banffshire |
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DYKESIDE |
Dykeside
Dykeside
Dykeside |
A Lawson Exqr
Mr Thomson
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd |
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Applied to a house Situated on the farm of Rosebrae. it was formerly a farmsteading but is now used as a dwelling for farm Labourers. it is two Storeys high Slated and in good repair, property of The Earl of Fife. Duff Ho [House] Banffshire |
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ROSEBRAE |
Rosebrae
Rosebrae
Rosebrae |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
A Lawson Esqr
Mr Thomson |
007.10 |
A large farmhouse and outoffices from one to two storeys high Slated and in good repair. property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire |
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LOANHEAD |
Loanhead
Loanhead
Loanhead |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd, Manse Spynie
Mr Thomson, schoolmaster Quarrywood
A Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae Elgin |
007.10 |
A farmhouse and out offices from one to two storeys high Slated and in good repair: property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire |
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QUARRYWOOD |
Quarrywood
Quarrywood
Quarrywood
Quarrywood
Quarrywood
Quarrywood |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson
A Lawson Esqr
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
A Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 |
007.10 |
Applied to a number of houses. Situated adjacent to the Church of Spynie and amongst which is a Post Office. The Parish and a Female School. from one to two stories in height partly thatched and partly Slated and in good repair Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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CHURCH |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson
A Lawson Esqr |
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The Parsh Church of Spynie a plain Substantial building two storeys high Slated & in good repair, it was built in 1736. and is Seated to Contain 400 Persons. property
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QUARRYWOOD HILL |
Quarrywood Hill
Quarrywood Hill
Quarrywood Hill |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor[ Kyd Manse, Spynie
Mr Thomson Schoolmaster
A Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae |
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A prominent wooded hill Situated at the Western end of the Parish. There was formerly a number of Quarries on this hill they are however, now disused. property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire |
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NEWTON QUARRY |
Newton Quarry
Newton Quarry
Newton Quarry |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson
A Lawson Esqr |
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A freestone quarry Situated immediately beside Newton Road. Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire. |
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ROSEBRAE QUARRY |
Rosebrae Quarry
Rosebrae Quarry
Rosebrae Quarry |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson
A Lawson Esqr |
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A freestone Quarry Situated close to Newton Quarry very
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MANSE [parish church, Quarrywood] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Manse, Spynie (occupier)
Mr Thomson School-mster Quarrywood
A Lawson Esqr Lossiebrae Elgin |
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A commodious house, to which there is attached vegetable gardens. it is two storeys high Slated and in good repair. property of the Heritors. |
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SCHOOL [Quarrywood] |
School
School
School |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson teacher
A Lawson Esqr |
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A commodious house Situated adjacent to the manse, it is the Parish School the usual branches of an elementary education are taught here by a master. it is two storeys high Slated and in good repair. average attendance of pupils about 50. property of the Heritors |
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POST OFFICE [Quarrywood] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson
Mr Lawson |
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A one Storey house Situated in Quarrywood. it is a Sub office for the convenience of a Small district in good repair, Property of the Earl of Fife. The arrivals and departures at this office are as follows. arrival 4.20 P.M. depart 8.20 A.M. |
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ALDROUGHTY |
Aldroughty |
Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor
Revd Dr [Revered Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A large slated house two storey high one storey sunk and one above ground with good office houses attached they are all the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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NEWTONROAD |
Newtonroad |
Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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Two small houses occupied by a carpenter and Smith they are in good repair and is The Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire |
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KNOCK |
Knock |
Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A Small one storey thatched house with suitable thatched office houses attached they are occupied by Alexander Nicolson and is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire |
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MOSTOWIE CANAL |
Mostowie Canal |
Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor
Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd
Mr Thomson |
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A large cut drain having its source in the western Side of the parish there are several smaller drains running into it from both sides for the purposes of draining the flat district known as Mostowie Mostowie Canal Runs in an Eastern direction to it joins the River Lossie at Aldroughty |
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Danish Camp -- See page 39 for a better description
Quarry. Wood -- See page 11 for the name [signed initials] P.L. |
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DANISH CAMP [Quarrywood Hill] |
Danish Camp
Danish Camp
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Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd. Manse. Spynie
Mr Lawson Lossiebrae Elgin
Mr Thomson Quarrywood |
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This camp is Situated on the summit of Quarrywood Hill, it is circular in form the interior diameter of whichis about 44 yards, it has a ditch and parapet all round, the parapet is about 4 feet high by three feet thick the ditch is 3 feet deep and 3 feet broad Cut out of the Subsoil the top of the parapet is elevated between 2 & 3 feet above the ground in its immediate Vicinity It is on the property of The Rt Honbl [Right Honourable] the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire |
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LOCHSPYNIE |
Loch Spynie |
J. A Cooper Esq Farmer Spynie
Mr McBeath Land Surveyor Elgin
Mr Burgess Bishop Mills |
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This is a portion of arable and rough ground originally a Salt Water loch - it was of great size and at one period was an arm of the Sea flowing along the Laigh of Duffus and joining the Moray Firth at the promontory of Burghead. The boundary of Loch Spynie in this parish is from the Palace of Spynie extending northwards to the Spynie Canal, and thence westward to the Morayshire Brick and Tile Works. |
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Loch Spynie -- Lochspynie
Altered to agree with
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INCHAGARTY |
Inchagarty
Inchagarty
Inchagarty
Inchhaggarty
Inchagarty |
Mr Young, Solicitor Elgin
Mr Goldie Elgin
Mr Christie Elgin
H McLean Esqr Westfield
Survey of the Province of Moray dated 1798 |
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This name is applied to a Slight eminence situated on the farm of Turradale it is Supposed to have been at one time an Island very little is known at present regarding this object the name is supposed to be of Gaelic orgin, but the mode now adopted is the one at present used, property of H. McLean Esqr of Westfield. |
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INCHBROCK |
Inchbrock
Inchbrock
Inchbrock |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd. Manse Spynie
Mr Young Solicitor, Elgin
Revd [Reverend] L Shaw's History of the Province of Moray |
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Applied to a small piece of ground slightly elevated above the ground in its immediate vicinity, Situated on the farm of Turradale. It is supposed to have been at one time an Island. Property of H. McLean Esqr. Westfield |
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STARMOSS |
Starmoss
Starmoss
Starmoss |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Kyd Ph [Parish] Manse
A. Lawson esq Lossiebrae, Elgin
Mr Kinnear, Bishopmill, Elgin |
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This name is applied to a district situated a short distance to the West of the Mansion of Westfield, it is partly covered with Fir, Wood, and partly cultivated and divided into three small farms or Crofts, the
buildings are one Storey high, thatched and in middling repair. It is partly the property of Sir A. Dunbar; the Earl of Fife and Major Cumming Bruce Altyre |
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LEGGAT |
Leggat
Leggat
Leggat
Leggat |
Mr Young. Solicitor Elgin
Revd [Reverend] Kyd. Manse Spynie
Mr Thomson Quarrywood
Survey of the Province of Moray dated 1798 |
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Applied to two cottars' houses. Situated on the farm of Rosebrae they are each one storey high thatched and in good repair property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire |
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A. B. Coddington Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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SPYNIE The remainder of this parish is drawn with the Town of Elgin
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INDEX to the Parish of Spynie on the 1/2500 Scale the remainder is drawn with the Town of Elgin
Names of Objects -- Page
Aldroughty -- 37
Balmoral Terrace -- 15
Bishopmill -- 16
Bishopmill Quarries -- 9
Bishop's Well -- 6
Borough Briggs -- 8
Bow Bridge -- 12
Bridge of Sheriffmills -- 18
Chapel -- 3
Site of Chapel -- 23
Church -- 34
Danish Camp -- 39
Davie's Tower -- 4
Dean's Crook -- 14
Dykeside -- 33
Easter Kintrae -- 22
Easterton -- 25
Female School -- 32
Findrassie -- 27
Glebe -- 8
Hill of Spynie -- 5
Holy Trinity church (Ruins of) -- 6
Hospital Quarry -- 18
Inchggarty -- 41
or Inchbrock -- 41
Kintrae -- 21
Kintrae Bridge -- 23
Knock -- 37
Laverockloch -- 11
Laverockloch Quarry -- 12
Leggat -- 43
Loanhead -- 34
Lochside -- 26
Lochspynie -- 40
Lower Mains -- 28
Mains -- 27
Manse -- 36
Midton of Findrassie -- 25
Morayshire Brick and Tile Works -- 26
Morayshire Railway -- 8
Morayshire Union Poorhouse -- 13
Morriston -- 10
Moss of Rosehaugh -- 29
Mostowie Canal -- 37
Muir of Myreside -- 25
Myreside -- 5
Newfield -- 14
Newton -- 30
Newton Quarry -- 35
Newtonroad -- 37
North Street -- 15
Oakbank -- 10
Old Toll Bar -- 17
Orchardfield -- 21
Palace of Spynie (Ruins) -- 3
Post Office -- 36
Quarrelwood Castle -- 31
Quarry Wood -- 11
Quarrywood -- 34
Quarrywood Hill -- 35
River Lossie -- 8
Rosebrae -- 33
Rosebrae Quarry -- 35
Rosehaugh -- 33
School -- 15
School -- 36
Scroggie Mills (Corn & Flour) -- 17
Sheriff Mills (Corn & Bone) -- 18
Spynie (Ph) [Parish] -- 1
Spynie -- 5
Spynie Canal -- 20
Starmoss -- 42
Suspension Bridge -- 12
Terchick Burn -- 30
Waterton Bridge -- 24
Wester Kintrae -- 22
Westerton -- 28
Westfield -- 19
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