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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MONTROSE BASIN Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin
Revd [Reverend] Mr Reid
Mr. Scott, Bonnyton
Mr. Lyall, Factor
034 All the mud, Sand Shingle &c. between the channel of the South Esk and the High Water mark belongs to Montrose Basin For a fuller description of which see Name Sheets of Craig Parish.
THE LURGIES The Lurgies
The Lurgies
Mr. Lyall Factor
Mr. McGrigor Clerk
034 This name applies to an extensive Haugh or low lying ground between Montrose Basin and an old channel of the South Esk, which is bounded on the landward side by a very steep natural bank The side of the Lurgies next to the Basin has a fine artificial bank made to keep the water of the Basin from overflowing as well as to alter the course of the river to its present channel in Montrose Basin There is a Target in the Lurgies for Volunteer Rifle Practice

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Co. [County] Forfar -- Maryton Parish

Montrose Basin [note]
Authenticated &c in Name Book of Craig Ph. [Parish]

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Jane F Jamieson, Alison James- Moderator, Alice Bremner

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