OS1/25/4/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE COFFINS FOUND HERE [Abernyte House] | Stone Coffins found here Stone Coffins found here |
Mr. Alexander Tweedie Schoolmaster Mrs. Carey Abernyte |
087 | Mr. Tweedie informed that a few years ago while maKing some improvements in the field adjoining the ground of Abernyte House, some stone coffins were turned up containing bones, probably the remains of those that fell in the battle stated to have been fought near the place. |
| BRAES OF THE CARSE | Braes of the Carse Braes of the Carse |
Mr. Alexander Tweedie, Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Wilson, |
087 | This name applies to the cultivated hilly district situated between the Sidlaw Hills and the Carse of Gowrie. The Ph [Parish] of Abernyte is nearly altogether situated in the Braes. |
| CARSE OF GOWRIE | Carse of Gowrie Carse of Gowrie |
Mr. Alexander Tweedie Revd [Reverend] Joseph Wilson |
087 | A flat tract of land noted for its fertility situated between the Braes of the Carse and the River Tay, it is about 12 miles in length & at its broadest part about 5 miles. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 3County of Perth -- Ph [Parish] of Abernyte.
[Carse of Gowrie pencil note] But what part of this parish does the name apply to omo [ordnance mapping office]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Brenda Pollock
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
