OS1/13/38/51
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUGDRUM ISLAND | Mugdrum Island Mugdrum Island Mugdrum Island |
Mr. Angus Young Mr. James Taylor, Mr. Adam Smith. |
004 | [situation] In the Firth of Tay between the North and South Deeps An Island in the Firth of Tay opposite Newburgh: it is surrounded by an embankment chiefly composed of stones to prevent the water flooding the cultivated portion during high tides and heavy floods. The whole of the inclosed portion is under cultivation. There is a farm house and steading on it which is occupied by the tenant. It is the property of D B Hay Esqr. of Mugdrum |
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[Page] 51Parish of Abernethy -- Plan 4D Trace 1.
Mugdrum Island [Note] Part of Abernethy Parish, Co. [County] of Perth.
Mugdrum Island [Note] "Mugdrum Island which belongs to the Parish of Abernethy
divides the river into two equal portions where collecting itself
into two currents it passes along the opposite sides of the
island in what are termed the North and South Deeps
the South Deep forming the principal channel and furnishing
the course which vessels of burden usually hold in passing
up and down the river."
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife p. [page] 58
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