1593 in R. Renwick (1893) 110 That the toun muir be delt amang the burgessis.
1649 W. Grey 8 The bounds of the Towne upon the West the Lands belonging to the Priour of Tinemouth; On the North, the Towne Moore.
1822 J. Galt xlvi. 347 A considerable portion of the town moor.
1998 M. Waites (1999) xv. 117 Over the town moor he went, breath tearing at his chest, legs close to buckling.