Volume contents
- 1 - King Edward , Page 1 (start)
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- 135 - King Edward , Title Page
- 136 - King Edward , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF KING EDWARD (Remains of) | Castle of King Edward (Remains of) | Mr George Edwards Mr Runcieman Castleton Mr John Robinson Croft of Luncarty |
005 | These are the remains of an Ancient Castle which stood on a small rocky eminence. Close to the crossing of the "Burn of King Edward" by the old turnpike road from Banff to Turriff. there is nothing know[n] of its origin or occupation further than it belonged originally to the once powerful family of the "Comyns" Earls of Buchan. It appears from the thickness of the remaining portions of the walls to have been a very strong place. The family of Comyns came into Scotland, among other Norman Lords in the retinue of King David the first they rapidly rose to wealth and power their career being at once brief and brilliant. They figure in the history of Scotland for nearly two centuries, their power being suddenly extinguished by forfeiture, banishment, and proscription (over) [Continued on page 46] |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Aberdeen -- Ph. [Parish] of King Edward
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 50 - Parish of King Edward, OS1/1/50
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of King Edward.
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.