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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURIN HILL | Turin Hill Turin Hill Turin Hill |
Fullartons Imperial Gazetteer Statistical Account John Arthur Schoolmaster |
033 | [Situation] At the North end of Parish. A lofty hill on the Northern boundary of the Parish, it has a very rugged appearance, being, at its summit, nearly covered with rocks, cheifly Conglomerate; it is greatly noticed, in consequence of its Geological productions. (See Statistical Account &c.) upwards of 800 feet above sea level. |
| TURINHILL CRAIGS | Turinhill Craigs Turinhill Craigs Turinhill Craigs |
Statistical Account John Arthur Alexander Mann Lounie-slack |
033 | [Situation] On Turin Hill. A series of rugged Craigs, rising one above another on the Southern slope of Turin Hill The visible parts are chiefly Conglomerate but beneath this, there is abundance of excellent Free Stone. |
| FORT [Kemp's Castle] | Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) |
Fullartons Imperial Gazetteer Statistical Account John Arthur |
033 | [Situation] On the Summit of Turin Hill. These remains are on the summit of Turin Hill they consist of a circle of loose stones, with an Oblong embankment surrounding, very indistinctly seen. It is generally supposed that Donald Bane was confined in this stronghold by his Brother. For further information see Statistical Account. |
| KEMP'S CASTLE | Kemp's Castle Kemp's Castle | W.H. Gray Esqr. Carse Gray W.J. Farquhar Esqr. Pitscandly |
033 | [Situation] On the Summit of Turin Hill. These remains are on the summit of Turin Hill they consist of a circle of loose stones, with an Oblong embankment surrounding, very indistinctly seen. It is generally supposed that Donald Bane was confined in this stronghold by his Brother. For further information see Statistical Account. |
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Parish of Rescobie -- Sheet 33.14 Trace 3
[Signed] Charles J. Fearnside Sr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 77 - Parish of Rescobie, OS1/14/77
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire parish of Rescobie.
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.