Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK KNAP | Black Knap Black Knap Black Knap |
Mr J. Rait. overseer Mr A. Soames Bridge of Keig Mr J. McDonald Game Keeper |
053 | A prominent point situated in the woods of Castle Forbes and about 10 chains North of Adam's Rock |
| ADAM'S ROCK | Adam's Rock Adam's Rock Adam's Rock |
Mr J Rait Mr A Soames Mr J McDonald |
053 | A high granite stone. about 40 feet high 50 feet long and 30 broad. A well known name and a remarkable feature |
| DEEPSTANE POT | Deepstane Pot Deepstane Pot Deepstane Pot |
Mr McDonald Mr J. Rait Mr A Soames |
053 | A very deep pool in the River Don well known by this name, situated about 15 chains below the Suspension Bridge |
| POORHOUSE [Keig] | Poorhouse Poorhouse Poorhouse |
Mr J Rait Mr J McDonald Mr A Soames |
053 | A small cottage inhabited by two poor families. who are supported by the Parish of Keig |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Keig
[Note beside 'Black Knap'] - "Knap - A hillock &c" (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Deepstane Pot'] - The Poll Book gives Fordipstone, probably same place - a stone marking high water [Initialled] JMcD
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 43 - Parish of Keig, OS1/1/43
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Keig.
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.