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- 101 - Methlick , Title Page
- 102 - Methlick , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROFTS OF THREEPMUIR | Threepmuir Threepmuir Throopmuir Crofts Throopmuir Crofts Threipmuir |
Mr. James Wilson. Tenant Mr. William Ewen Tenant Valuation Roll. 1859-60 A F Douglas Esqr. Factor Mr. George Burnett. Schoolmaster |
037 | This names applies to several cottages or crofts, having outhouses, gardens & a few acres of land to each This was formerly a disputed portion between the adjoining proprietors, when as a rough heathy muir to which each claimed a right. hence it was called Threepmuir or Threipmuir. The present proprietor The Earl of Aberdeen ended the dispute when he purchased all the surrounding land. The place still retains the name. |
| HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1829 [Crofts of Threepmuir] | Human bones (remains) found here (1828) Human bones (remains) found here (1828) Human bones (remains) found here (1828) |
Mr. James Wilson Mr. William Ewen Mr. George Burnett. |
037 | About 250 years ago a Servant at Tolquhon committed suicide and as this being a common or muir, he was buried here. part of his bones as is believed was turned up by the farmer in 1828. |
| HILLBRAE | Hillbrae Hillbrae Hillbrae |
Valuation Roll Mr. John Hislop Tenant A.F Douglas Esqr. Factor |
037 | An ordinary farm house. with offices, garden &c. attached. this name also applies to several Cottages or Crofts, with outhouses, gardens & a few acres of land to each which formerly formed part of this farm |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Methlick
[Note relating to 'Crofts of Threepmuir'] - Threepmuir - see N [Name] Lists for
Tarves and Fyvie
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 61 - Parish of Methlick, OS1/1/61
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Methlick.
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.