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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER ERICHT | River Ericht River Ericht River Ericht River Ericht |
Mr. Soutar, Banker, Blairgowrie Mr. Anderson Banker Blairgowrie Mr. Baxter New & Old Stat: [Statistical] Accounts |
052 ; 064 | A considerable river having a serpentine coutse in a southerly direction, from the junction of Ardle and Black Water near Rochallie, to its confluence with the Isla near Coupar Angus. From a short distance above the Chain Bridge of Glenericht as far as the "Bridge of Craighall" this river flows through a very steep and in some places very rugged Glen or ravine, bearing the name of "Glen Ericht" |
| SAMUEL'S POOL | Samuel's Pool Samuel's Pool Samuel's Pool |
Mr. Robertson J, McKinzie Mr. Baxter |
052 | A deep pool in the river Ericht where a person named Samuel had been drowned hence the name |
| WITCH POOL | Witch Pool | Mr. Robertson J. McKinzie Mr. Baxter |
052 | A deep pool in the river Ericht a short distance above the Bridge of Craighall |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 61Ericht, a gaelic name means literally "rough" or rugged"
N.S. [New Statistical] Account
[Entry for Glen Ericht has been omitted, as it is referred back in first column:]
See page 55.
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