 county - Volume 1 - Parish of Aberlemno, OS1/14/1&destination=/virtual-volumes/volume-images/volume_data-OS1-14-1/REX01668?image_number=27){kind=link}
Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEN WELL | Hen Well Hen Well Hen Well |
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles Mr Henderson, Woodrae Mr Drummond, Steward of Melgund |
033 | A wellknown name applying to an open spring well about a half mile to the west of Aberlemno Church. The name which is widely known, has its origin from water Hens frequenting the place. There is a watering Trough at the well. ''Hen Well'' is the source of the stream which is called River Kaircock in the first part of its course and afterwards ''Melgund Burn''- as it passes through the Estate of Melgund. |
| HENWELLBURN | Henwellburn Henwell Burn Henleyburn Henwellburn Henwellburn |
Mr. Robie Ph. [Parish] Teacher Revd [Reverend] Mr. Myles Mr Henderson, Woodrae Mr Drummond, Steward of Melgund County Map Estate Map (old) Estate Map 1806 Mr. Murray Factor |
033 | A little village or hamlet to the west of the Church. It takes its name from the Hen Well, but by all authorities referred to in the Parish, it is never used to the streamlet which passes it in direction of Aberlemno. The Name of the Stream between the Church and the Farm of Flemington (Trace 3) is called River Kaircock. There is a P. [Post] Office at Henwellburn. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 27
Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 1 - Parish of Aberlemno, OS1/14/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire parish of Aberlemno.
Ordnance Survey - Angus 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 Angus, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.