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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBBET STONE | Gibbet Stone Gibbet Stone Gibbet Stone |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account James Ogg. Esq. Mr John Muggauch |
082 | A large Stone in shape like a Millstone, and with a circular hole in its Centre, it is built into the south Wall of the Trust Road; tradition has it that this was the Stone into which the Gibbet Tree was inserted, previous to hanging a Cuplrit in the Olden times, while as yet the Feudal Lords had power of life & death over their Vassals. |
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Aberdeenshire Aboyne and Glentanner
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 4 - Parish of Aboyne and Glentannar, OS1/1/4
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Aboyne and Glentannar.
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.