Volume contents
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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THE RIGGIN | The Riggin | William Smith, Schoolmaster. Scott Milne, Kirkstile. William Merson, Millhill. |
034 | A ridge of ground lying North & south, situated near to the Parish Church, & the Parish School is built upon it, it is well Known by this Name. |
LITTLE RIGGIN | Little Riggin | William Smith, Schoolmaster. Scott Milne, Kirkstile. William Merson, Millhill. |
034 | A small ridge of ground well Known by this name Situated about 10 Chains South of the Riggin, & is lying North & South. The property of his grace the Duke of Richmond. |
BRIDGE OF RIGGIN | Bridge of Riggin | William Smith, Schoolmaster. Scott Milne, Kirkstile. William Merson, Millhill. |
034 | A small Bridge situated near to the Parish Church over the Blind Burn, & upon the public Road leading to Backburn, the property of his grace the Duke of Richmond. |
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County of Banff Det. [Detached] Parish of Gartly
Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 36 - Parish of Gartly, OS1/1/36
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Gartly.
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.