OS1/13/47/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENTS MUIR | Tents Moor Tents Moor Tents Moor Tents Moor Tents Muir |
Mr. Stenhouse Commerton Donald McDougal Shepherd Bigend Johnston's Co. [County] Map. Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Baxter Gray Esqre. Springbank, Broughty Ferry N.B. [North Britain] |
007 | [situation] Eastern Portion of the Parish of Leuchars. A large tract of Moor extending from the Eden River to the Tay along the coast. It is for the greater part Covered with heath And Furze And affords in general pretty good pasturage for Sheep, and is inhabited by an innumerable multitude of Rabbits. It is said to have derived its name from the Danes pitching their tents on it at the time of their Invasion of Scotland. The Moor is the property of Colonel Long. |
| BIGEND | Bigend Bigend |
Mr. Stenhouse Commerton Donald McDougal Shepherd Bigend Johnston's Co. [County] Map. |
007 | [situation] About 1¼ miles N.E. by E [North East by East] from Commerton. A small Cottage on Tents Moor N [North] of Commerton farm house occupied by Donald McDougal Shepherd And property of Colonel Long |
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[Page] 5Parish of Leuchars
Plan 7A Trace 2.
[signed] William Early ca [civilian assistant]
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