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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKMAHAR | Knock-ma-har Knock-ma-har Knock-ma-har Knock-ma-har Knock-ma-har |
James Anderson Esqr. David Grimond Esqr. Val [Valuation] Roll (1863) Mr. Soutar, Banker New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
052 | A long ridge of a hill on the lands of Lornty and Maryfield On it is a belt of Fir wood the property of William McPherson Esqr. |
| MARYFIELD | Maryfield Maryfield Maryfield Maryfield |
Andrew Rattray Occr. [Occupier] Mr. Panton Factor Val [Valuation] Roll (1863) Estate Map |
052 | A fine farm house and offices The property of William McPherson Esqr. of Blair House. |
| NEWTON CASTLE | Newton Castle Newton Castle Newton Castle Newton Castle Newton Castle |
Mr. Soutar, Banker James Anderson Esqr. Val [Valuation] Roll (1863) Mr. Chapman Writer Estate Map |
052 | An old Mansion house of the castellated of architecture, and is still kept in a state of good repair. Mr. Soutar believes it to have been built about the latter end of the 17 century upon the site of a more ancient structure which is said to have been demolished by Oliver Cromwell. The property of William McPherson Esqr. of Blair House. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 70[Note below Knockmahar:]
From Knock, a hill & Machair (Gaelic) a field, a plain
Jameison
[Quotation below Newton Castle:]
"Newton House once the seat of the proprietors of
the barony of Blairgowrie, is an old building something
in the style of a Castle. It stands about the middle
of the south slope of the range of high ground which bounds Strathmore
on the north. This house was rebuilt on the foundation of the old house, said
to be burnt down by Oliver Cromwell. Many Gentlemen were miraculously
saved in a vault of the old house while it was burnt down"
Old Stat [Statistical] Account. 1863
Transcriber's notes
Clearly the date for the Old Statistical Account quotation is not 1863 but 1791-9 (page 206).Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Invicta2
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