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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALCARRES CRAIG | Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig |
James Sith Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres J Melville Balcarres Mill Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton p. 119 Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] page 319 |
026 | A long narrow ridge of hill on the Estate of Balcarres lying in the direction of N.E. [Northeast] and South West. On this last side it has a precipitous termination, of about 200 feet in height. On its summit is a small circular tower, and its surface all cover'd with wood makes it a marked feature in the landscape, from every point in this part of the county. |
| TOWER [Balcarres Craig] | Tower Tower Tower |
James Sith Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres J. Melville Balcarres Mill |
026 | A circular tower, about 25 links in diameter and about 30 ft. [Feet] high built for ornamental purposes on the top of Balcarres Craig in the year 1813. A winding Stone Stairs leads up to the top in the inside of it & on its summit is a flag pole. Used by the Ordnance Survey Party as a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Point & called by them "Balcarres Craig" |
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61 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant]Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace No 1
[signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 13th April 1853
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