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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of ST NINIAN'S CHAPEL | (Site of) Chapel | Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne Rev [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne Donean Tourist |
044 | "This was a Prebendary annexed to the Chapter of Aberdeen, by Richard Pottocht in 1256. The Parson was chief Notary, (and often called Rome raker, as in cases of necessity he was obliged to go to Rome for instructions. One of the Prebends was John Leslie, descended from the family of Balquhain. He was made Bishop of Ross in 1537, and wrate [wrote] a history of Scotland" Donean Tourist Page 297. A few years ago, the walls of the Chapel were taken to enlarge and repair the Graveyard Dyke, and there is now no trace of the Chapel. |
| URNS FOUND HERE A.D. 1866 [Oyne] | Urns found here A.D. 1866 | Lady Leith of Westhall | 044 | In trenching the ground hereabout, 2 small Urns of the usual British type, & without ornament, were found; they were broken by the tools of the workmen, but the pieces may be seen at Westhall. |
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Parish of Oyne
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 70 - Parish of Oyne, OS1/1/70
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Oyne.
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.