Volume contents
- 1 - Huntly , Page 1 (start)
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- 40 - Huntly , Page 40
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- 192 - Huntly , Page 192 (end)
- 193 - Huntly , Title Page
- 194 - Huntly , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADAFF POT | Padaff Pot | Mr. Johnston Auchmill Mr. James King - Mill of Kinnoir Mr. William Grant - Croft of Robieston |
026 | This name applies to a deep pool or pot - formed by the Weir which stretches across the Deveron 18 chains south of the Mill of Kinnoir. It is well known by that name, and is said to have been the scene of many a wild orgie, when witches held their sway in the north. The meaning of the word "Padaff" is "go away".. There - it is said the Mistress of The ceremonies initiated The Women - who were to become the future rulers of Witchdom - and the novices at the height of their enjoyment wd. [would] fain have overstepped the time of leaving This Haunt - which was said to be about cock crow - and the Mistress voice is said to have been heard often screaming - Padaff! Padaff! - |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Huntly
[Note relating to 'Padaff Pot'] - I wd. [would] spell Po'daff
Poll dudh or Poll-damh.
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 40 - Parish of Huntly, OS1/1/40
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Huntly.
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.