Volume contents
- 1 - Alvah , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Alvah , page 10
- 20 - Alvah , page 20
- 30 - Alvah , page 30
- 40 - Alvah , page 40
- 50 - Alvah , page 50
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- 118 - Alvah , page 118 (end)
- 119 - Alvah , title page
- 120 - Alvah , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKIES | Knock-knee Knockies |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge New Statistical Account Mr Watt, Stonieley Valuation Roll. Mr W. Hannah, Factor Rent Roll |
010.08 | A slope from the north side of the Govel Hill and Hill of Stonieley, known by this name to some of the oldest inhabitants. "Knokkne, a place which still retains its ancient name". See New Statistical Account. This place is called Knockies by the Factor for the property; It is stiuated on a farm of that name. |
| MEIR BURN | Meir Burn | Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge New Statistical Account Mr Watt, Stonieley Valuation Roll. Mr W. Hannah, Factor Rent Roll |
010.08 | A small stream which takes its rise at the "Glebe Well" and flows from thence to the River Deveron It forms the Estate boundary between the Earl of Fife's and Sir G. Abercrombie's property. "The name although now almost forgotten is still remembered by a few as the name formerly given to the small burn which flows between the farms of Hill of Alvah and Clayfolds" See New Statistical Account |
Continued entries/extra info
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[Co [County] of Banff - Parish of Alvah
[note] The New Stat. [Statistical] Account gives the Claret Well as the source of this stream, the local authorities do not agree with this statement.
[signed] John Cameron
Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Banff county, OS Name Books - Banff county - Volume 2 - Parish of Alvah, OS1/4/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Alvah.
Ordnance Survey - Banff 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 Banff, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.