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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST FORESTMUIR | West Forestmuir West Forestmuir West Forestmuir West Forestmuir |
Mr. Wilkie, Factor Mr. J. Leslie Quarryhill Mr. G Kay, Cairn Mr Herald, Schoolmaster |
032 | A good farm steading the property of Mr. Kinloch The Origin of Forestmuir is said to be from the King in olden times having a hunting Forest here called Hatton Forest. Kings Burn & Kings Bridge are names derived from the same place. See below. |
| KING'S BRIDGE | Kings Bridge | Mr. Wilkie, Factor Mr. J. Leslie Quarryhill Mr. G Kay, Cairn Mr. Herald, Schoolmaster |
032 | A small bridge or Culvert over a burn of the same name. Kings Bridge & Kings Burn derive their names, as stated by Mr. Wilkie, from the King loosing himself while hunting in Hatton Forest, and having met a Peasant at the Burn, where the little bridge is now erected, he inquired his way. According to the tradition the Burn has since borne this name - The Bridge name is mostly used, or better known of the two but both should be adopted in this case. |
| KING'S BURN | King's Burn | Mr. Wilkie, Factor Mr. J. Leslie Quarryhill Mr. G Kay, Cairn Mr. Herald, Schoolmaster |
032 | According to the tradition the Burn has since borne this name - The Bridge name is mostly used, or better known of the two but both should be adopted in this case. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 101Co. [County] Forfar -- Tannadice Parish
King's Bridge and King's Burn [notes]
Athenticated in Name Book of
Oathlaw parish.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, KBMW- Moderator
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
