Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marykirk | Marykirk Marykirk Marykirk |
George Taylor Esqr. Mr. H. Peace, Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Martin. |
026.08 | A small village situated on the River North Esk, 4 miles from Laurencekirk, and 6 from the town of Montrose. The houses are generally one storey, partly slated, and partly thatched, and in good repair. It contains the parish Church, a post office, public house, and a school for the education of females. Property of George Taylor Esqr. Kirktonhill. |
| Cross | Cross Cross Cross |
G, Taylor Esqr Mr J, Blyth Mr H Peace |
026.08 | A Small Circular Pillar about 3 feet high placed on a rectangle of about 2 ft 6 in by 2 feet, it Stands in a Corner in front of the Public House where it was placed Some years ago when it was found in the Church yard. It is said to be part of the ancient cross the exact Site of which is not known. "Part of the Old Cross of the Village is still standing (New Stat Act [Statistical Account]) |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Marykirk
[Below entry for Cross:]
a modern Structure
- reply to remark No. 21 -
OMO [Ordnance Mapping Office]
-17 Jan 64 -
[Alongside description of Cross:]
"Near the gate of the Church yard stands a
Stone and tradition says this was the cross
where the weekly Market Stood" (Old Stat Act [Statistical Account])
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Ordnance Survey - Kincardine county, OS Name Books - Kincardine county - Volume 16 - Parish of Marykirk, OS1/19/16
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Marykirk.
Ordnance Survey - Kincardine 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 Kincardine, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.