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Canmore: "On 4 July, 1504, the king erected the burgh of Merton in favour of Alexander McCulloch of Merton. There are no local records or traditions regarding it, and it must be classed as a mere 'parchment burgh'. Its site now appears on maps as Myreton Castle, in Monreith Park."
This unit contained the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOCHRUM | Scottish Parish | 1975 | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIGTOWNSHIRE | Scottish County | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer |
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Myrton Burgh (Burgh) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10361229
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
