Morton[a] is a locality in the parish of Kirknewton, in West Lothian, Scotland.[1]
The locality has given its name to Morton Hill, Morton Burn and Upper and Lower Morton Reservoirs.
History
editThere is a prehistoric and modern cairn in Morton situated on a grassy ridge of Corston Hill.[2][3] The prehistoric cairn is a burial cairn of Late Neolithic or Bronze Age period.[3] It is a scheduled monument of national importance.[3]
Morton Hill is an area with extensive evidence of historical farming and sheepherding, including rig and furrow cultivation.[4]
The name of the area and ownership is historically that of the Earls of Morton.[5]
Economy
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There is a trout Fishery in Morton.[6] The fishery primarily uses Morton Reservoir, a large freshwater reservoir.[7] There is also an Upper and Lower reservoir.
There is a shooting range and clay gun sports facility in Morton.[8]
Notes
edit- ^ Previously spelt as Mortoun
References
edit- ^ People of Medieval Scotland - Morton, Midlothian.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Corston (49096)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Corston Hill, cairn (SM6194)". Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Morton Hill (133441)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Pinkerton, John (1808). A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in All Parts of the World. Vol 3. Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. p. 226.
- ^ "Home". Morton Fishing. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Morton Reservoir (01177)". Canmore. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "About Us". Morton Sporting. Retrieved 22 October 2021.