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- 513 - Aberdeen City , Title Page
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of BISHOP'S HOSPITAL | Site of Bishop's Hospital Site of Bishop's Hospital Site of Bishop's Hospital Site of Bishop's Hospital |
Gordon of Rothiemay's Map 1661. Kennedy's Annals of Aberdeen Orems history of Old Aberdeen 1725 Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Smith Minister |
075 | "This hospital was originally founded by Bishop Gavin Dunbar, in the year 1531. and designed for the benefit of twelve old Men, who, by Misfortunes, or otherwise, might happen to be reduced to indigence, particularly inhabitants of the bishop's lands, who enjoyed a preference to all others. By the Charter of foundation, which is dated 13 February 1531, and Confirmed by King James V. under the great seal upon the 24th of the same Month. the founder granted to the institution an annuity of £100 Scottish Money, to which he has acquired right from John Lord Erskine, and which was payable from the fee farm of the borough of Aberdeen. He also granted to it the ground on which the hospital was built, near the Cathedral. The beadsmen were allowed ten Merks Yearly, besides one Merk each for purchasing a white Coat, and also ten Merks for procuring fuel for their Common use. The Bishop was formerly patron of the institution; but after the Revolution, the Patronage and administration of the funds of the hospital were vested by King William, in the Principal and sub-Principal of King's College, and the Minister of Old Machar. Since that time, a second Minister has been added to the Parish; but owing to the date of the erection of his office being Posterior to |
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City of Old Aberdeen
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 1 - City of Aberdeen, OS1/1/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the city of Aberdeen.
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Aberdeen, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.