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- 97 - Inverury , Title Page
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONYNG HILLOCK | Conyng Hillock Conyng Hillock Conyng Hillock |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson Inverurie Extract from Chalmers' Caledonia Dr. [Doctor] Leslie, Holme Cottage, Inverurie |
054 | A small artificial Knoll planted with fir, situated a short distance south of the Manse. "Another mound called Conyng Hillock near to the present Manse covers probably the ashes of Eth of the swift foot, a Pictish chief who is said to have been buried at Inverury in the year 881"(Chalmers Caledonia Vol I page 381). This is the general tradition of the country but the true derivation of the name is unknown. From Wyntown's Chronicle (completed about A.D. 1422,) there seems no reason to doubt that Eth was buried at Iona in A.D. 878, or thereabouts? his Epitaph at Iona is given at Page 173 of Wyntown's Cronykil Vol I (published by Macpherson): He died however at Inverury. E.H.C. Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
| TUMULUS | Conyng Hillock Conyng Hillock Conyng Hillock |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson Inverurie Extract from Chalmers' Caledonia Dr. [Doctor] Leslie, Holme Cottage, Inverurie |
054 | "Another mound called Conyng Hillock near to the present Manse covers probably the ashes of Eth of the swift foot, a Pictish chief who is said to have been buried at Inverury in the year 881"(Chalmers Caledonia Vol I page 381). This is the general tradition of the country but the true derivation of the name is unknown. From Wyntown's Chronicle (completed about A.D. 1422,) there seems no reason to doubt that Eth was buried at Iona in A.D. 878, or thereabouts? his Epitaph at Iona is given at Page 173 of Wyntown's Cronykil Vol I (published by Macpherson): He died however at Inverury. E.H.C. Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
| KINTORE ARMS HOTEL | Kintore Arms Hotel Kintore Arms Hotel Kintore Arms Hotel |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson Dr. [Doctor ]Leslie, Holme Cottage, Inverury Mr. John Annand, proprietor |
054 | A very large substantial building situated in High Street. It has every accommodation for travellers and is licensed to let post horses on hire. Property and residence of Mr. John Annand. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Inverury
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"Cuinn, gen [genitive] of Conn - Reason etc."- "Coinneamh naigneach. Con - venticle" (Gaelic)
"Conyng - Knowledge; skill." (Jamieson) Literally, Hill of Knowledge. The derivation of this name would lend to the supposition that it is a "Mote Hill"
[Black ink] "Antiquarians do not consider this a "Motehill". It is to be hoped that it will be explored before long, and thus set its real nature at rest. EHC Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
"Cyning - King" - "Thorpe's Ancient Laws and Institures of England" (Saxon)
"Cine, or Cinneadh. A clan, tribe, or family" (gaelic)
"Coinean- a rabbit."
"Connadh - Food, fuel etc" (Gaelic)
"Pen Henedil. - Head of a family (Cymraeg)
"The Coning Hillock. The popular belief gives this mound as the burial place of the King. The mound is undoubtedly artificial; but whether raised for Sepulchre or a seat of judgement, it is impossible to decide. If we should hold it for the former, it seems of far too insignificant dimensions for marking the resting place of a Pictish King" (New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] 681)
Note. Mr. Stuart, (Secty. [Secretary] to Scottish Antiquarian Society,) believes the Conyng Hillock to be Sepulchral, and thinks the sculptured stones found in the Church yard to have been the Memorial at one time on the mound. In Denmark the early Runic pillars were generally removed from the burial mounds & built into the Early Churches, on the site of which many are still found. The name "Conyng Hillock" does not appear to occur in any record.
E.H. Courtney. Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
A complicated page to transcribe!
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 42 - Parish of Inverury, OS1/1/42
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Inverury.
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.