Hatton, Aberdeenshire
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- Not to be confused with Hatton of Fintray
| Hatton | |
| Aberdeenshire | |
|---|---|
 Hatton Mil; now a pub | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NK051372 |
| Location: | 57°25’32"N, 1°54’56"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | AB42 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Aberdeenshire |
Hatton (occasionally known as Hatton of Cruden) is a village in Aberdeenshire, on the A90 road, approximately equidistant from both Ellon and Peterhead.
A biscuit factory in the village was once called Simmers - it was Hatton's only claim to fame, as it supplied biscuits to such upmarket shops as Marks and Spencers. However, it was purchased by McVities and then acquired by Murdoch Allan and Sons. Hatton also has a shop, a village hall, a primary school and small park.
History
There is considerable evidence of early human habitation in the vicinity, most notably by the existence of the ancient Catto Long Barrow and numerous tumuli nearby.[1]
Hatton railway station, on the Boddam Branch, served the village from 1897 to 1932.
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References
- ↑ C. Michael Hogan (2008). "Catto Long Barrow fieldnotes". The Modern Antiquarian. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/11227/catto.html#fieldnotes. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
