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Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILL OF STRACATHRO | Hill of Stracathro Hill of Stracathro Hill of Stracathro |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account Robert Lyall Esqr. Factor Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
027 | A long flat topped eminence with gently sloping sides, It extends from the Parish of Brechin to the Parish of Logie Pert, and that portion to which the name applies lies within the Parish of Stracathro, Its highest point the "Hare Cairn" is a prominent feature where a battle was fought in 1452. "See Site of Battle". "The hill of Stracathro seems to be composed principally of Limestone" New Stat [Statistical] Account The old Quarries, where the limestone was wrought, still exist - see traces. |
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Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 79 - Parish of Stracathro, OS1/14/79
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire parish of Stracathro.
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.