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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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Perthshire, Ph. [Parish] of Methven
Ordnance Survey - Perth county, OS Name Books - Perth county - Volume 56 - Parish of Methven, OS1/25/56
This volume contains information found in the parish of Methven.
Ordnance Survey - Perth county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Perth, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.