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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIG LEA Craig Lea Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Young, Harrietfield, Nr. [Near] Methven.
Mr. Peddie, Morningside, Harrietfield, Nr Methven.
Writing on Mr Jack's cards.
084 This is one of the southern hills of the Grampian Mountains, It is easily distinguished from any of the other hills by a large slate quarry on its southeastern declivity.
CRAIGLEA QUARRY (Slate) Craiglea Quarry


Criaglea Slate Quarries
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Young
Mr. Peddie (Foreman of the quarry.)
Writing on Mr Jack's Cards
Valuation Roll 1857-8
084 This is a very large slate quarry situated on the south-eastern face of Craig Lea. The refuse heaps of slates may be see from a great distance. Property of the Earl of Mansfield Rented by, Mr Thomas Jacke Newtile Cottage Dunkeld
CREAG AN T-SOILLEIR Creag an-t-Soilleir Mr. Peddie
Mr. Allan, Tomlea, Harrietfield, Nr. [Near] Methven
Mr. Allan, Milton, Harrietfield Nr. Methven
084 This is the first hill south-west of Craig Lea. It is entirely covered with heathy pasture, and of a darker colour than any of its neighbouring hills. Means, the Clear Craig.

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County of Perth, Ph. [Parish] of Fowlis Wester, 25 Inch sheet 84, plan 2.

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