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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDEN CAUSEWAY | Maiden Causeway Maiden Causeway Maiden Causeway |
Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine, Pittodrie Mr. C. Watt Revd. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne |
053 | An ancient paved road leading from the Camp on the summit of the Mither Tap, a prominent peak on the Bennachie range. One branch, seemingly the principal one, leaves the Camp on the west side; another not quite so perfect leaves it on the east, and both meet at the foot of a small rock called the Nether Maiden. From this the road can be traced for a short distance when it disappears or nearly so. It can again be distinctly traced where it crossed the head of the Rushmill Burn, and from thence is very perfect until it joins the present road up the hill. From where it leaves this road at the top of Stay Knowe, and at this place is the most perfect portion, it is traceable to the woods of Pittodrie. Although supposed to lead to the Maiden Castle it cannot be traced through the woods. |
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[Page] 60
Parish of Oyne
Note. See "Maiden Castle" page 53 - I do not believe that this is a Roman road, & have consequently written the name in old English.
[Signed] E.H. Courtney Cap.R.E [Captain Royal Engineers]
nor do I [JMD.] [James McDonald]
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.