List of Places

Hearth tax rolls vary in content and style. This is an example of a heath tax roll from Arran which gives a list of places without giving many personal names.

Extract of hearth tax roll, Arran, National Records of Scotland, E69/3/1/85

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Glenshurick 9
Broduicke 8
Mauss 5
Skalpitell 3
Straqwellen 5
Easter Clachlen 6
Wester Clachlen 7
Lamblass 2
Blerbeg 4
of kilnes 1

Many of these places are recognisable as parts of Arran in and around Brodick (Glen Shurig, Mayish, Strathwhillan, Clauchlands and Lamlash)

Note the kiln listed separately at Blairbeg (Blerbeg)