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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SWORDALE | Little Swordale Little Swordale Little Swordale |
Mr Ellison, Bridge Hotel Bonarbridge Revd [Reverend] N. McKinnon Ph [Parish] Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass, Golspie |
111 | This name is applied to two small crofts, which lie about half a mile apart; both bearing the same name & land attached having a little to each croft. cultivated property of E.C.S. Walker Esqr of Skibo |
| CHURCH [parish] | Church Church Church |
Mr Ellison Revd [Reverend] Neil McKinnon, Minister Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass, Golspie |
111 | This is the parish church, and is a stone building which is slated and in good repair, Erected in 1790 to accommodate 500 but owing to alterations which have been made recently in the inside, it is now able to accommodate 250 only; it is slated and in good order. On the East side, in a field adjoining the grave yard, there is a standing stone, on one side of which is rudely carved a cross, which is Said marks the spot where a Danish prince, who fell in battle, is buried |
| STANDING STONE [Little Swordale] | 111 | On the East side, in a field adjoining the grave yard, there is a standing stone, on one side of which is rudely carved a cross, which is Said marks the spot where a Danish prince, who fell in battle, is buried | ||
| GLEBE | Glebe Glebe Glebe |
Mr Ellison Revd [Reverend] N McKinnon Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass |
111 | This is the parish minister's glebe land which is entirely cultivated and lies chiefly betwixt the church, and parish manse. |
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