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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHVEN [village] | Methven | Mr. Smythe Mr. Clark Rent Roll 1863 Valuation Roll for 1857-8 New Statistical Account |
097 | For the following description see "The Topographical, Statistical & Historical Gazetteer of Scotland" Vol. [Volume] 2 page 354: - The village of Methven stands a little south of the centre of the parish on the road between Perth and Glasgow [very likely Crieff was intended]; 6 miles from Perth 11 from Crieff, and 58 from Glasgow. It is very neatly edificed and is the site of the parish church and of a United Secession Meeting House. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in handloom cotton weaving, and have most their work, through resident agents, from manufacturers in Glasgow. Annual fairs are [continued on page 44] |
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[Page] 43Perthshire, Ph. [Parish] of Methven
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