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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUIR OF THORN | Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Moor of Thorn |
Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Auchtergaven Ph. [Parish] |
062 ; 073 | Within the limits of Murthly district there is an extent of marshy moorland, a considerable portion of which is planted also small portion of it is now arable and all is known by this name, and extends from Kingswood to the district of Arntully on the South and from the plantations which surrounds the South base of Birnam Hill to the Home farm. Property of Sir William Stewart Bart [Baronet] "A portion of the "Muir of Thorn", and also of another muir near Tullybelton, are said to belong to the minister of Auchtergaven parish. *** This muir extends over a portion of the surface of this parish, as well as that of the parishes of Little Dunkeld and Kinclaven." New Statistical Account |
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[page] 48Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
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Alison James- Moderator, Brenda Pollock
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