Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDLE STONE | Candle Stone Candle Stone Candle Stone |
Mr. James Johnston Mains of Drumwhindle Mr. Joseph Cruickshank Mains of Auchreddie Mr. George Walker Mains of Auchreddie |
038 | Applies to a large unhewen stone about 10ft [feet] in height by about 4½ ft [feet] wide at the bottom situated about ¼ mile south west from the farm Mains of Drumwhindle, it is not known how it derives its name. The general belief in the district is that this stone was a Pillar of worship in connection with the stone Circles in the district. |
| GALLOWSHILL WOOD | Gallowhill Wood Gallowhill Wood Gallowhill Wood |
Mr. James Davidson Gallowhill Mr. James Johnston Mains of Drumwhindle Mr. Joseph Cruickshank Mains of Auchreddie |
038 | Applies to a large fir plantation deriving its name from its proximity to the Gallowhill the property of John Leith Ross Esq. Arnage |
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Parish of Ellon
Transcriber's notes
A sketch is inserted of 'Candle Stone' stating its measurements.
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 29 - Parish of Ellon, OS1/1/29
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Ellon.
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.