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Volume contents
- 1 - Kettins , Index
- 4 - Kettins , Page 4 (start)
- 10 - Kettins , Page 10
- 15A - Kettins , loose page
- 20 - Kettins , Page 20
- 30 - Kettins , Page 30
- 33A - Kettins , loose page
- 40 - Kettins , Page 40
- 50 - Kettins , Page 50
- 59 - Kettins , Page 59 (end)
- 60 - Kettins , Title Page
- 61 - Kettins , Valuation Roll
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF PITCUR (Ruins of) | Castle of Pitcur Castle of Pitcur Castle of Pitcur |
Mr. Charles Burns, Senr. [Senior] Mr. David Lamond Mr. George Henderson |
048 | [Stuation] In the S. [South] Eastern portion of the parish. This Castle is now in a state of ruin. It is of the class of buildings usually Called Peel houses and was evidently built during the feudal times. It is of Considerable thickness. The roof and upper Storeys are quite demolished by the ravages of time and want of repair. The lower Storey is vaulted or arched and Consequently fire proof this part is used by the occupying tenant for such purposes as he finds Convenient. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 43
Ph. [Parish] of Kettins, -- Sheet 48 No 7 Trace 5
The family of Halliburton was very active in bringing
the Reformation of the Church of Scotland and had
an extensive property in this County. The Castle of
Pitcur a mile South of the Church and now in
ruins gave title to the ancient and honourable family
of Haliburton the Chief of that name
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire, p. [page] 643
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 52 - Parish of Kettins, OS1/14/52
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire parish of Kettins.
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.