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PARISH OF DIRLETON
PLAN 2C
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Broad Sands -- 5
Bubbly Buss -- 7
Black Murphies -- 8
Church -- 13
Castle Inn -- 17
Craigs Plantation -- 17
Craigs Quarry -- 18
Castle Mains -- 21
Chalmers Busshead -- 23
Cowton Ridge -- 24
CarleKemp Plantation -- 24
Cowton RocKs -- 25
Dirleton Ph. [Parish] of -- 3
Duncans Plantation -- 11
Dirleton -- 12
Dirleton Castle (ruins) -- 19
East LinKs -- 8
Eel Burn -- 9
Ferrygate -- 10
Free Church -- 18
Gray's Goats -- 7
Kilmurdie -- 29
LongsKelly Rocks -- 4
LongsKelly Point -- 4
Link House -- 9
Lamb -- 22
Manse -- 14
North LinKs -- 5
North Dog -- 22
N. [North] British Ray [Railway] N. Bk. Bch. [North Berwick Branch] -- 28
Newhouse -- 29
Oatfield -- 10
Post Office -- 16
Partan Craig -- 25
School -- 13
South Dog -- 23
Strong's Hole -- 26
The Sow -- 3
The Old Man -- 16
The Law Rock -- 27
Williamston -- 28
Yellow Craig -- 6
Yellow Craig Plantation -- 6
Stone Pillar or Remains of Cross -- 31
Piper's Hole -- 32 |
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DIRLETON (Parish) |
Parish of Dirleton |
See name Book Plan 4D |
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[Situation] In the Northern portion of the Co [county] Haddington
For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 4D |
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THE SOW |
The Sow |
Mr George Hunter
Forrests & Johnstons Map |
002 |
[Situation] About 2 Miles N.W, by, W, [North West by West] from Williamston
A projecting rock on the range fronting the North Links. |
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Parish of Dirleton |
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LONGSKELLY ROCKS |
Longskelly Rocks
Longskelly Rocks
Longskelly Rocks |
Mr J. Jackson
John Kelly
Andrew McLean |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile N,W, by, W, [North West by West] from Williamston and Extending from W, [West] edge of Plan, to Gray's Goat
An extensive ledge of flat Shelving rocks, fronting the North Links. |
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LONGSKELLY POINT |
Longskelly Point
Longskelly Point
Longskelly Point |
Mr J. Jackson
John Kelly
Andrew McLean |
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[Situation] about 1 1/2 Mile N, [North] West from Williamston
The north eastern point of Longskelly Rocks. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 pages
77 - Longskelly Rocks
77 - Longskelly Point |
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BROAD SANDS |
Broad Sands
Broad Sands
Broad Sands |
James Todd
James Hislop
J. McDonald |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N,W. by. W. [North West by West] from Williamston
A tract of sandy beach extending eastward from Longskelly Rocks to the Eel Burn. |
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NORTH LINKS |
North Links
North Links |
Mr Ferguson Proprietor
Robert Pringle Land Steward |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Mile W, by, N, [West by North] from Williamston
See Descriptive Remarks in Name Book Plan 1 D. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
71 - North Links
73 - Broad Sands |
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YELLOW CRAIG |
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig |
Mr James Todd
George Hunter
Forrests Map
Johnston's Map |
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[Situation] On the N, [North] side of Yellow Craig Plantation
A rocky eminence in the plantation at North Link. so called from its being overgrown with a yellowish coloured Moss. |
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YELLOW CRAIG PLANTATION |
Yellow Craig Plantation
Yellow Craig Plantation |
Mr James Todd
George Hunter |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile W,N,W, [West North West] from Williamston
A small plantation chiefly consisting of Fir trees. It takes its name from the rocky eminence called "Yellow Craig" |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
73 - Yellow Craig
73 - Yellow Craig Plantation |
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GRAY'S GOAT |
Gray's Goat
Gray's Goat |
James McDonald
John Blair |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile N, [North] West from Williamston
This name applies to a rocky point at the eastern end of LongsKelly Rocks it is covered at spring tides. |
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BUBBLY BUSS |
Bubblie Buss
Bubblie Buss
Bubblie Buss |
Mr George Hunter
James Jackson
John Kelly |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N [North] West from Williamston
A sunken rocK situated a little eastward of Gray's Goat. It is barely covered at low water, the sea weed growing on it being visible. This gives it the appearance of a bush, And the agitation of the water around causes it to foam and bubble; hence the name. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
105 - Gray's Goat
79 Bubbly Buss
[Note] -- "Bubbly", Snotty, -- Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary |
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EAST LINKS |
East Links
East Links
East Links |
Mr Robert Pringle
William A. Wyllie
Robert Pringle |
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[Situation] On the, S, [South] East side of Yellow Craig Plantation
A large tract of common or pasture land, the north margin of which is dotted with sand hills overgrown with Bent. It is on the estate of Mrs H N Fergusson |
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BLACK MURPHIES |
Black Murphies
Black Murphies
Black Murphies |
Mr J. Jackson
John Kelly
Andrew McLean |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N, [North] East from Williamston
A small ledge of flat rocks situated at the eastern extremity of Broad Sands. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Form 136 page
80 - East Links
71 - Black Murphies |
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LINK HOUSE |
Link House
Link House
Link House |
Mr W.A. Wyllie
Mr George Hunter
Mr Robert Pringle |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile W,N [West North] West from Williamston
A cottage with the ruins of farm house attached. It is occupied by Mr George Hunter warrener. The Property of Mrs H.N. Fergusson. |
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EEL BURN |
Eel Burn
Eel Burn
Eel Burn |
Mr Robert Pringle
George Hunter
James Todd |
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[Situation] Flows past Duncans Plantation & the east Links
A small stream which rises within the demesne of Archerfield and flows in an easterly direction through the east links where it falls into the Firth of Forth |
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Parish of Dirleton
[In Form 136 page]
80 - Link House
71 - Eel Burn |
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FERRYGATE |
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate |
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr W.A. Wyllie
Mr George Hunter
Forrests Co [County] map
List of Ploughgates |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile W, [West] by South from Williamston
A farm house with suitable offices and garden attached the property of Mrs Fergusson and presently tenanted by Mr Miller. |
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OATFIELD |
Oatfield
Oatfield
Oatfield
Oatfield |
Rent Receipts
Mr W.A. Wyllie
James Tait
Forrests Co [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile W. by. S. [West by South] from Williamston
A neat dwelling house with garden attached; the property of Mr George Begbie and now occupied by Mr Deans. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
80 - Ferrygate
79 - Oatfield |
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DUNCAN'S PLANTATION |
Duncan's Plantation
Duncan's Plantation
Duncan's Plantation |
Mr W.A. Wyllie
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr George Hunter |
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[Situation] About 1 7/8 Mile West from Williamston
A small plantation situated a little north west of the village of Dirleton. It consists chiefly of fir trees, and is the property of Mrs H N. Fergusson of Archerfield |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
71 - Duncan's Plantation |
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DIRLETON [village] |
Dirleton
Dirleton
Dirleton
Dirleton
Dirleton |
Chamber's Gazetteer,
Statist: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Greenwood's Map
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Johnstons Map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile W.S [West South] West from Williamston
A small village consisting of a number of neatly built cottages chiefly in the Gothic style, with gardens attached. It contains the parish church and manse and the parish school also a Free Church, a post office, and an Inn. In the centre of this village stands the romantic ruins of the castle of Dirleton. It is built on ground feued from the estate of Archerfield. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
78 - Dirleton
[Note] -- The village of Dirleton, situated near the centre of the parish,
on the road from Edinburgh to North Berwick, is one of the most
beautiful in Scotland. Mrs Hamilton Nisbet Fergusson, the principal
proprietor in the parish, has rebuilt the greater number of the houses
here in the cottage ornèe style. Each cottage is surrounded with
its own plot of flowers and shrubs; and the whole are scattered
along two sides of the village green, of which a third side is
occupied with the magnificent remains of Dirleton Castle, and its
fine garden and bowling-green. -- (Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland) |
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CHURCH [Dirleton] |
Church (parochial)
Church (parochial)
Church (parochial)
Church (parochial) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott
Mr Palmer
James Todd
Statistic: Acct: [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] On the N. [North] side of the Village of Dirleton
A plain but neat edifice - ornamented with pinnacles & surmounted at its western extremity by a square tower. It was erected about 1661, and considerably enlarged in 1825. It is seated for the accomodation of about 600 - average number of communicants, about 480. Present incumbent, the Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
78 - Church |
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MANSE [Dirleton] |
Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Scott
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer
Stat. [Statistical] Account |
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[Situation] About 7 Chains S. [South] East from the Church.
A neat dwelling house with garden attached; the residence of the incumbent of the established church. It was erected in 1825 and is considered to be one of the best manses in the country. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Form 136 Page
76 Manse |
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SCHOOL [Dirleton] |
School
School
School
School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer
Stat: [Statistical] Account |
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[Situation] Between the Church and Manse
A plain edifice occupied as the parish schoolhouse. The usual branches of a good English Education are taught here. It is attended by about 70 scholars of both sexes. The salary is the maximum, i.e. £34.4.10; exclusive of fees. The present teacher is Mr Palmer. |
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In Forms 136 page
76 - School |
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POST OFFICE [Dirleton] |
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer |
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[Situation] About 6 chains S. [South] east from the Manse
A cottage in the village of Dirleton occupied as a post office. There is a dispatch and a delivery twice daily - The bags are conveyed to and from North Berwick by a mail gig. |
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THE OLD MANSE |
The Old Manse
The Old Manse |
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer |
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[Situation] On the W [West] side of the Village of Dirleton
A dwelling house in the village of Dirleton, occupied by several families. It was the residence of the parochial clergyman previous to the erection of the present Manse in 1825. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Form 136 page
75 - Post Office
75 - The Old Manse |
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CASTLE INN [Dirleton] |
Castle Inn
Castle Inn |
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer |
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[Situation] About 3 chains S, [South] East from the Old Manse
An inn or public house in the village of Dirleton; situated at the S.W. [South West] angle of the green and immediately fronting the Castle. It is at present unoccupied. |
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CRAIGS PLANTATION |
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation |
Mr James Todd
Mr Palmer
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr W A Wyllie |
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[Situation] On the W, [West] side of the Village of Dirleton
A plantation chiefly consisting of fir trees; on the estate of Mrs H.N. Fergusson, Archerfield House. A number of isolated rocks or craigs are within this wood, hence the name. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
75 - Castle Inn
72 - Craigs Plantation |
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CRAIGS QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Craigs Quarry
Craigs Quarry |
Mr W.A. Wyllie
Robert Pringle |
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[Situation] On the S, [South] side of Craigs Plantation
A freestone quarry at the south end of Craigs Plantation. |
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FREE CHURCH [Dirleton] |
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr Palmer
Revd [Reverend] J.T. Huie |
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[Situation] On the S [South] side of Dirleton Village
A neat but plain edifice seated for the accomodation of about 340 persons - The average attendance is about 200. Present incumbent - The Rev [Reverend] Mr Huie. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
72 - Craigs Quarry (Sandstone)
76 - Free Church |
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DIRLETON CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Dirleton Castle (Ruins of)
Dirleton Castle (Ruins of)
Dirleton Castle (Ruins of)
Dirleton Castle (Ruins of)
Castle of Dirleton |
Statist: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Chamber's Gazetteer
Pigot's Directory
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Chalmer's Caledonia |
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[Situation] At the, E, [East] end of Dirleton Village
A large and beautiful ruin in a good state of preservation; the remains of the ancient castle of Dirleton. This fortress was built by the family of Vaux or De Vallibus about the 12th century and has been twice besieged. In 1650 it was taken by Cromwell who reduced it to its present ruinous state - Attached to this ruin is a handsome flower garden, and a bowling green; the whole are enclosed with a stone wall. It is the property of Mrs H.N. Fergusson.
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
81 - Direlton Castle (Ruins of)
[Note] -- "The Castle of Dirleton, which as a ruin is still in good
preservation, was built by the family of Vaux or De Vallibus
about the twelfth century, and from its present appearance
must have been a large and strong place. In June 1298,
when Edward I. invaded Scotland by the eastern border, no
place resisted him except the Castle of Dirleton. During the siege,
about the beginning of July, the English soldiers, reduced to
great scarcity of provisions subsisted on the pease and beans which
they picked up in the fields, presenting a favourable view of the state of
agriculture in East Lothian so far back as the thirteenth century.
After a resolute defence, the castle surrendered to Anthony Beck, Bishop of Durham.
* * * * * When Cromwell invaded Scotland in 1650 the castle was, after
a gallant defence, taken by Lambert, and by him dismantled and
reduced to its present ruinous state." -- Statist: Acct: [Statistical Account] Page 209 |
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DIRLETON CASTLE |
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" The Castle of Dirleton cannot be traced so distinctly to so early an origin. Like other feudal
houses it was erected on a rock in the parish of Gulan. It had the honour to stop the progress
of the ireful Edward I. in 1298. when it was the baronial residence of the family of vaux. After many
vicissitudes in war and in peace it was demolished by Cromwell, in 1650." -- Chalmers Caledonia vol [volume] 2 page 407 |
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CASTLE MAINS |
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castlemains |
Rent Receipts
Mr James Todd
Mr William A. Wyllie
Forrests Co [County] Map
Johnston's Co [County] Map
List of Ploughgates |
002 |
[Situation] At the, E, [East] end of the Village of Dirleton
A neatly built farm house with extensive offices and a large arable farm attached; the property of Mrs H.N. Fergusson, Archerfield house; and presently occupied by Mr James Todd. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
79 - Castle Mains |
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LAMB |
Lamb
Lamb
Lamb
Lamb
Lamb
Lamb |
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Greenwood's Map
Johnston's Map
Mr James Dall
Mr J Hislop
Forrest's Co [County] map 1799 |
002 |
[Situation] Aboout 1 1/4 Mile N, by, W, [North by West] from Williamston
A rocky islet in the Frith of Forth, about half a mile from the Mainland. It is about 1 1/2 miles N W [North West] of the burgh of North Berwick. |
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NORTH DOG |
North Dog
North Dog
North Dog |
Mr John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
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[Situation] On the N, [North] side of Lamb Isld [Island]
Two rocks situated on the north side of the island of Lamb |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
99 - Lamb
99 - North Dog |
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CHALMER'S BUSSHEAD |
Chalmers-buss Head
Chalmers-buss Head
Chalmers-buss Head
Chalmers Buss head
Chalmers Buss head
Chalmers Buss head
Chalmers Buss head |
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean
Mr James Jackson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Graham
James McDonald
John Blair
W. LocKart |
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[Situation] About 3 chains to the West of South Dog
A rock situated on the south west side of Lamb Island. It is visible at low water. |
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SOUTH DOG |
South Dog
South Dog
South Dog |
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean
Mr James Jackson |
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[Situation] On the s, [south] side of Lamb island
A bare rock on the south side of the Lamb Island |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
99 - South Dog
101 - Chalmer's Busshead |
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COWTON RIDGE |
Cowton Ridge
Cowton Ridge
Cowton Ridge
Cowton Ridge |
Mr John Kelly
Andrew McLean
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N,W, by, N, [North West by North] from Williamston
A small ledge of rocks about two chains outside the low water mark. It is visible at half tide. |
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CARLEKEMP PLANTATION |
Karlekemp Plantation
Karlekemp Plantation
Karlekemp Plantation
Karlekemp Plantation
CarleKemp Plann [Plantation]
CarleKemp Plann [Plantation]
CarleKemp Plann [Plantation] |
Mr Palmer
George Hunter
James Hislop
James Dall
Mr R. Pringle
John Blair
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N,N,W, [North North West] from Williamston
A small plantation on the farm of Ferrygate consisting of Fir Trees: the property of Mrs Fergusson, Archerfield Ho. [House] |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
100 - Cowton Ridge
102 - Carlekemp Plantation |
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COWTON ROCKS |
Cowton Rocks
Cowton Rocks
Cowton Rocks
Cowton Rocks |
John Kelly
Amdrew McLean
Mr James Dall
James Hislop |
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[Situation] A little to the N, [North] of CarleKemp Plantation
A ledge of flat shelving rocks on the eastern portion of the coast of Dirleton Parish. They are situated between high and low water mark. |
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PARTAN CRAIG |
Partan Craig
Partan Craig
Partan Craig
Partan Craig
Partan Craig
Partan Craig |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson
Mr Graham
James McDiarmid
R Pringle |
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[Situation] About 5 chains to the West of Cowton Ridge
A rock situated at the N.W. [Nprth West] point of Cowton Rocks. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
100 - Cowton Rocks
101 Partan Craig |
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STRONG'S HOLE |
Strong's Hole
Strong's Hole
Strong's Hole |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N, [North] by West from Williamston
A group of rocks near the low water mark, having several cavities in which are found a description of shell fish used by the fishermen as bait. A fisherman named Strong was the first to call attention to this, hence the name |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
100 - Strong's Hole |
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THE LAW ROCK |
The Law Rock
The Law Rock
The Law Rock
The Law Rock
The Law Rock |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Graham
James McDonald
John Blair
R Pringle
W. Lockart |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile North from Williamston
A small ledge of rocks visible at about half ebb tide. The circumstance of its being a remarkable sea mark in connection with North Berwick Law has given rise to the name. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
100 - The Law Rock |
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WILLIAMSTON |
Williamston
Williamston
Williamston
Williamston
Williamstone
Williamston |
Rent Receipts
Mr William A. Wyllie
James Todd
Pigot & Coys [Company's] directory
Greenwoods &Cos [Company's] Map
List of Ploughgates |
002 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W, S, [West South] West from Williamston
A neatly built farm house with offices and a large arable farm attached; the property of Mrs H.N. Fergusson and presently occupied by Mr J. Callender. |
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NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY(North Berwick Branch) |
North British Railway (North Berwick Branch) |
See Name Book Plan 5 C |
002 |
[Situation] Passes by the farm of Williamston and N, Bewk [North Berwick] Abbey
See Name Book Plan 5. C. |
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Parish of Dirleton
In Forms 136 page
72 - Williamston
88 - North British Railway (North Berwick Branch) |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile S, [South] by West from Williamston
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Greenwood's Map |
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[Situation] A little to the S. [South] East of the farm of Newhouse
A field of pasture land on the farm of Newhouse said to have been the place where a portion of the army of Edward I encamped during the siege of Dirleton Castle in 1298. Stone coffins Containing bones have been dug up in this field at various periods. |
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Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Piper's Stone |
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Mr Pringle Archerfield
Estate Map Date 1809
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[Situation] In the village of Dirleton
A Standing stone in an open green in the centre of Dirleton Village. it is 3 feet high about 15 inches broad and ten inches thick, and unhewn though of regular shape, the two first named authorities say they Suppose it to be the remains of a Stone Cross, Such as are commonly found to exist in many (Local) Villages in Scotland. but the date or purpose for which it was erected is wholly unknown - A current local tradition connects it with a Supposed Subterranean passage between Dirleton Castle, and the "Craigs Plantation" - the tradition Says that a Piper undertook to play his Pipes, through the forementioned Supposed passage as a proof that Such existed - having entered it within the precints of the Castle he commenced to play - and Continued to do so till he reached the spot mark by the cross or Stone, at this place the Music ceased, And the Piper was never Seen or heard of more. Consequently the Stone was erected to mark the fatal Spot - when locally Spoken of it is Most Commonly Called the "Piper's Stone" - on the property Maps it is called the "Cross" And the Factor Mr Wily Says the legend of the Piper is "Mere conjecture" Supported only by "Local Tradition" |
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[Note] -- As this is at present a rude Stone pillar and as it
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Piper's Hole
Piper's Hole |
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[Situation] In the village of Dirleton adjoining Castle Mains
A hole about four feet square and of solid masonry work on the east Side wall of a ground floor in one of the apartments of Dirleton Castle, the apartment from which it leads is about 30 ft [feet] long by about 15 feet wide and about 4 feet high in the Side wall. the hole leads down to an other apartment under it of the Same dimmensions. this apartment and the hole or passage leading to it is quite dark And nothing Can be Seen in it without artificial light, from this last Named apartment the passage is Supposed to lead under ground to the "Craigs Plantation" - At Some remote but unknown period a Piper in attempting to make his way through this Supposed passage playing his [pipes] that he might be heard by parties on the out Side - was lost at the place[which is Marked by the Standing Stone - Called the "Cross" hence the reason why it is commonly called the "Piper's Stone" |
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PARISH OF NORTH BERWICK
PLAN 2C
INDEX
Name of Objects -- Pages
Burgh School -- 47
BacK Street -- 49
Brewery -- 51
Church -- 44
Craigenteugh -- 63
Craigleith -- 64
Dalrymple Arms Inn -- 56
Free Church -- 54
High Street -- 49
Leap RocKs -- 61
Manse -- 44
Manse (United Presbn.) [Presbyterian] -- 51
Marine Villa -- 53
Maidens Foot -- 60
Marly Knowe -- 66
Mill Burn -- 66
North Berwick, Ph. [Parish] of -- 35
North Berwick Statn. [Station] -- 36
North Bewk. [Berwick] Abbey or Nunnery (Remains of) -- 37
North Bewk. [Berwick] Abbey -- 41
North Berwick -- 42
North Bewk. [Berwick] Mains
North Bewk. [Berwick] Law -- 67
North Berwick Bay -- 68
Post Office -- 48
Park House -- 52
PlattcocK -- 59
Point -- 62
Quality Street -- 48
School -- 43
Shore Street -- 50
Swinie Craig's -- 61
Smylie Knowes -- 65
Town Hall -- 46
The Cottage -- 53
The Vale -- 54
The Beehive -- 55
The Lodge -- 58
The LeecKs -- 59
The Maidens -- 60
The SKellies -- 62
The Hummell -- 63
The Ridges -- 64
United Prespn. [Presbyterian] Church -- 50
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Plan 2C
Index
Names of Objects -- Pages
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Wall Tower -- 55
MarKet Cross (Site of) -- 70
Tron Site of) -- 69
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West Links
West Links
West Links |
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Mr James Hislop
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[Situation] On the E [East] side of carleKemp Plantation
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Parish of North Berwick |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the County
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NORTH BERWICK STATION |
North Berwick Station
North Berwick Station |
Mr Scott
Compys [Company's] Time Tables |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains N, [North] West from N, Berwk [North Berwick] Abbey
A first class station at the North Berwick terminus of the North Berwick branch of the North British Railway. |
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NORTH BERWICK ABBEY or NUNNERY (Remains of) |
Abbey (Ruins of
Abbey (Ruins of
Abbey (Ruins of
Abbey of North Berwick
Nunnery of North Berwick
Monastery of North Berwick
Ruins of Monastery
Abbey or Cistertian Nunnery
Convent of North Berwick |
Mr James Dall
James Hislop
Chambers's Gazetteer
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1835
Chalmers Caledonia
Grose's Antiquities
Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 5 page 443
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[Situation] About 10 Chains West from N, Bewk [North Berwick] Abbey
The ruins of the Abbey of North Berwick. It was erected and richly endowed by Duncan Earl of Fife, and from the existing remains, must have been a large and magnificent structure. It is now sadly dilapidated, but a few traces of its former grandeur still remain. This ruin stands a little west of the town of North Berwick.
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85 - Abbey
[Note] -- here [initialled] [PB]
[Note] -- There is only a small part of the
ruins at present remaining Probably
the refectory. The walls are standing their
original height with the chimneys perfect
and the lower storey still perfect, the
groined arches of the cells or apartments
in good preservations. But from what
could be learned in the locality the
ruin now remaining was but a small
part of the building of the Convent
therefore "Remains of" not "Ruins of" is the
proper term to be written on plan.
Also Abbey or Nunnery, is written on plan in preference to Abbey, only which, latter, appears to be the popular
term applied to this established in the locality & even by writers. But as Abbey appears not to be a usual designation for a nunnery
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Abridged
Extract from New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] of Scotland
page 326.
Abbey - About a quarter of a mile west from the town, on a gentle elevation
toward the south of the public road, stand the venerable but awfully mutilated ruins of the Abbey
of North Berwick. It was a Cistertian nunnery, founded by Duncan Earl of Fife, who died in
1154, of which there are, on the whole, very accurate views in Grose's "Antiquities of Scotland".
The site is admirably chosen, commanding extensive and magnificient views - on the one
hand of the beautiful and lofty Law, and on the other of the rich and variegated coasts of Fife,
the Frith with its numerous rugged rocky islands, and the immeasurably expanding ocean.
It was consecrated to the Virgin Mary, and richly endowed with lands in the manor of North
Berwick, and with revenues from different sources in Fife, Berwickshire, Roxburgh-
-shire, Ayrshire, Edinburghshire and West Lothian * * * * The monastery has been, at one
time, evidently very magnificent, strongly built, and covering an extensive area of ground.
But it has occasionally been very lightly esteemed, and is sadly dilapidated; though the
massive remains are very picturesque, embosomed among trees, and form a very interesting
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"At a small distance to the S.W. [South West] of the town there are the ruins of a monastery. The eminence on which
they stand commands a delightful prospect of the Frith of Forth the coast of Fife and several
little islands which lie about a mile or two from the shore. The monastery was founded by Duncan
Earl of Fife who is supposed to have died A.D. 1154. It was governed by a prior and prioress
and possessed a very considerable property in Fife and Ayrshire. A small ruin supposed to have
been a chapel belonging to the monastery. or to an hospital stands a little to the east of the harbour.
The adjacent ground was probably a burial place of the family of Douglass. In 1788 a seal with
the inscription "Sigillum Willielmi Domini de Douglas" was found in one of the vaults. This Lord Douglas lived
about the year 1353. -- Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 5 page 443.
"At North Berwick on the south western side of the town upon a commanding height which looks down upon the
Forth and upon the shore of Fife beyond it Duncan the Earl of Fife who died in 1154 founded a convent for Cistertian
[nuns.] The founder gave them some lands in his manor of North Berwick with the Patronage of its Church and various
[lands] and revenues in Fife. And they acquired the advowson of the Church of Largo of Kilconocher Kilbrachmont
[and] St Monance in Fife with some lands that belonged to each of them. The bishop of Dunblane gave them the church
Logie-Aithry near Stirling. Adam de Kilconacher the Earl of Carrick who was their zealous confirmed in 1266 to
[these] nuns the grants of his fathers. And they obtained various lands titles and revenues in East and west Lothian in Fife in
[Ayrshire] and in the shires of Berwick and of Roxburgh. In the ancient taxatiotio the lands which belonged to the nuns of
[North] Berwick were rated at £66.13.4. In 1296 the prioress of North-Berwick submitted to the overpowering Edward I. and
[in] return. she obtained from his policy writs to the several Sheriffs of Fife, Edinburgh, Haddington, Berwick and Roxburgh to restore the estates
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"of her Convent. While submission thus ensured protection, the female inhabitants of the nunnery of North Berwick were
Safe. But in the progress of turbulence and warfare anarchical ages arose when weaKness only invited the attacKs of violence
Such was the state of Scotland under James III. The servants & Tithes of the prioress within the parishes of Kilconachie
Kilbranchmont and St. Monance were assaulted &. seized by John Dishington and other inhabitants of Fife which seems
to have been noted for violence in every age.The prioress applied to parliament in December 1482 for protection against
obvious wrongs. And the Lords decreed the wrong doers to restore the property taKen and to repair the damages done. In the
subsequent reign Margaret Home the fourth daughter of Sir PatricK Home of Polworth who died in 1504 became a
nun and rose to be prioress in this convent of North-Berwick. Her niece Isobel Home the third daughter of Sir Alexander
Home of Polworth who died in 1532 from being a nun also succeeded her aunt as prioress we have thus seen that before
the reformation began the nunnery of North-Berwick had become in a great measure the inheritance of the Homes. After
the reformation the revenues of this nunnery which had remained undelapidated were converted by operation of law
into a lordship for Sir Alexander Home of North-Berwick a favourite of James VI. The patronage of the churches of Kilconachie,
Largs, Logie, and Maybole, were conferred, by the King's pleasure and the parliamentary power, on several persons who
thought themselves entitled to plunder the houses which they had assisted in pulling down." -- Chalmers Caledonia vol. [volume] 2 pages 305-6-7 |
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North Berwick Abbey
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Rent Receipts
Mr James Hislop
Mr James Dall |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile E N,E, [East North East] from Williamston
A neatly built farm house with extensive offices and an arable farm attached; so called from its proximity to the ruins of the ancient abbey. it is the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple, and is presently occupied by Mr Paterson. |
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NORTH BERWICK [town] |
North Berwick
North Berwick
North Berwick
North Berwick |
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
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Pigot's Directory etc. etc. |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N,E, by E, [North East by East] from Williamston
A royal burgh and seaport town 22 miles N.E. [North East] of Edinburgh and 9 north-north east of Dunbar It mainly consists of two streets nearly at right angles with each other but the parliamentary boundary extends from the Yellow Craig on the east to Point Garry on the west. It is a town of considerable importance and was created a royal burgh by Robert III. Its privileges were confirmed by a charter of James VI, dated 18th September 1568 Its exports are grain and potatoes; its imports coal, and ground bones for manure. The harbour is formed by a tolerably good pier with water sufficient for vessels of small tonnage The municipal government is vested in 12 councillors who elect 2 bailies and a treasurer. It unites with the burghs of Haddington, Dunbar, Lauder, and Jedburgh, in returning a member to parliament. (Abridged from New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] and Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland.) |
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Church (Parochial)
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Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Revd [Reverend] R. B. Graham
Mr James Dall |
002 |
[Situation] On the S [South] side of North Berwick
A plain Gothic structure erected in 1770; the parochial Church of North Berwick. It is seated for the accomodation of 550, and has a burying ground attached. The present incumbent is the Rev. [Reverend] Robert Balfour Graham. |
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Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Revd [Reverend] R.B. Graham
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] About 7 chains S, [South] West from the Church
A neat edifice with offices and garden attached; situated on a gentle eminence in the centre of the glebe. It was erected in 1825. and is the residence of the parochial Clergyman. |
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School (Parochial)
School (Parochial) |
Mr J. Steele
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] At the W, [West] end of Nth [North] Berwick
A commodious school house situated on the north side of Westgate. The usual branches of an English education are taught here at ordinary fees. The teacher, Mr John Steele, receives the maximum parochial salary i.e. £34.4.4 1/2. Average attendance, seventy of both sexes. |
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Council Hall
Council Hall
Council Hall
Town Council Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall |
Mr John Steele
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
James McDonald Town councillor N, [North] Berwick
John Blair Town councillor N [North] Berwick |
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[Situation] At the, S, [South] end of Quality Street
A house situated at the east end of High Street, the upper storey of which is the Hall where the affairs of the burgh are transacted. It contains a reading room and apartments used as a prison for criminal offenders and debtors; also the residence of the burgh officer. The under storey is occupied as shops. |
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Burgh School
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Burgh School
Burgh School |
Mr John Steele
Mr James Dall
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Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] At the W. [West] end of the High Street.
A house at the west end of High Street, built in 1830 in order to remedy the deficiences of the Parochial school. On the appointment of a competent teacher for the parish, this school was closed up; and it is now only used for public lectures, concerts, etc. |
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POST OFFICE [North Berwick] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Reverend] J.N. Dyer |
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[Situation] About 3 chains to the West of the Burgh School
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Quality Street
Quality Street
Quality Street
Quality Street |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Dr [Doctor] Cruikshank
Pigot's Directory |
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[Situation] At the E. [East] end of the Town of North Berwick
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High Street
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Mr James Dall
James Hislop
Peter Edington
Revd J.M. Dyer |
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[Situation] In the centre of the Town of North Berwick
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Back Street
Back Street |
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Mr James Dall
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Pigot's Directory |
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[Situation] On the N, [North] side of the Town of North Berwick
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Shore Street
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Shore Street
Shore Street
Shore Street |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Doctor Cruickshank
Pigots Directory |
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[Situation] At the W, [West] end of the town of North Berwick
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United Presbyterian Church |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] At the W, [West] end of West Gate
A neat structure erected in 1832; the property of the United Presbyterian Church. It is seated for the accomodation of 600. The average attendance is about 380. Present incumbent the Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer who receives a stipend of £100 per annum. |
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Manse (United Presbyterian)
Manse (United Presbyterian) |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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[Situation] About 3 chains North from the united prespn [Presbyterian] Church
A neat dwelling house, the residence of the clergyman of the United Presbyterian Church. |
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Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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[Situation] About 8 chains E, [East] from the united prespn [Presbyterian] Church
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WESTGATE |
Westgate
Westgate
Westgate
Westgate |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer |
002 |
[Situation] At the W. [West] end of the High Street
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Park House
Park House
Park House |
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Mr James Dall Senr [Senior]
Mr James Hislop |
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[Situation] About 2 chains North from the Brewary
A neat villa with garden attached, situated on the north side of Westgate; the property and residence of Mr James Dall junior. |
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THE COTTAGE |
The Cottage
The Cottage
The Cottage |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns |
002 |
[Situation] On the N, [North] side of the town of North Berwick
A neat villa or cottage residence with garden attached; the property of the occupier, Mrs Richardson. |
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Marine Villa
Marine Villa |
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[Situation] About 2 chains East from Park House
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The Vale
The Vale
The Vale |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns |
002 |
[Situation] On the N, [North] side of the town of North Berwick
A neat villa with offices and garden attached; the property and residence of Mr Alexander Burns |
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FREE CHURCH [North Berwick] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns |
002 |
[Situation] At the E, [East] end of Back Street
A plain but neatly built edifice, surmounted with a spire at its southern extremity. The average attendance is about 420. Present incumbent, the Rev [Reverend] J Shewen who is allowed the usual stipend from the sustentation fund. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
83 - The Vale
83 - Free Church |
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WALL TOWER |
Wall Tower
Wall Tower
Wall Tower |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] About 5 chains East from the Free Church
A large dwelling house adjoining "The Lodge", in but indifferent repair; the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] It is about to be taken down and rebuilt. |
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THE BEEHIVE |
The Beehive
The Beehive
The Beehive |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] At the S, [South] end of Quality Street
A neat dwelling house, situated on the east side of Quality Street; the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple and occupied by Mrs G Dalrymple |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
84 - Wall Tower
84 - The Beehive |
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DALRYMPLE ARMS INN [North Berwick] |
The Dalrymple Arms Inn
The Dalrymple Arms Inn
The Dalrymple Arms Inn |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] About 3 chains North of the Beehive
A commodious Inn on the east side of Quality Street; the property and residence of Mr James McDonald |
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ST ANDREW'S or NORTH BERWICK CHURCH (Remains of) |
Auld Kirk
Auld Kirk
Auld Kirk |
Sta: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] At the North End of Shore Street
The remains of a church or Chapel evidently of ancient Date, situated near the harbour of North Berwick. Attached is a small burying ground which has been long disused |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
84 - Dalrymple Arms Inn
95 - St Andrew's or North Berwick Church
[Note] See reasons for
writing this name in
sheet of correspondence
annexed.
"The church of North BerwicK was dedicated to St Andrew and
there was an altar in it which was erected to the Virgin Mary.
Agnes Fawlaw the wife of Lauder of the Bass with the consent
of her husband granted an annuity of 10 marks from a tenement in
Edinburgh and five marks from a tenement in Leith for supporting
a chaplain to officiate at the virgin Mary's altar in St Andrew's Kirk at North Berwick. And this
grant of the pious Agnes was confirmed by James IV. in 1491. M S. [Manuscript] Donations, 41." -- Chalmers Caledonia vol, [volume] 2 page 517. |
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[Left Hand Side]
O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Edinburgh
2nd. Augt. [August] 1853
Plan 2C.
Trace of North Berwick
In the Several accounts of
N. [North] Berwick there is a notice
that the Old parish Church
was dedicated to St. Andrew.
At present there is the
remains of an Old Church
nearly adjoining the harbour
on the north side of the
town. Will you make
enquiry and ascertain whether
this is the ruins of St Andrew's
Church or of the old parish
Church. Are there any
records existing belonging
to the town or parish pertaining
to this Old Church?
Are there any traditions
in the locality as to whether
this is the ruins of Andrew's
Church?
This was referred several weeks
ago to the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Graham
but he has returned no answer
You are therefore to make particular
research and state on the
margin whatever information
you can get. Sent herewith the trace
By Order
P. Quin Corpl. [Corporal]
RS & M [Royal Sappers & Miner]
Mr J. Smith
North Berwick
[Right Hand Side]
North Berwick
15th August 1853
Sir
The Town Council or "burgh of
North Berwick" have no records relating
to this Church, Or any of the Churches
of North Berwick, to Show that any
of them have been dedicated to St Andrew
Authority Mr Cook - Town Clerk
Nor - in the Kirk Session Records
there is no mention that Any of
the Churches of North Berwick were
dedicated to St Andrew (Authority Mr. H Grahame
Keeper of Session Records) There are no Local traditions to
Say that this Church was dedicated to, St
Andrew. there is A Current tradition
to Say that this old church was
formerly A Roman Catholic Chapel
but nothing is Know of its dedication
to Any Saint.
Mr Hamilton Graham the Son
of the present Ph. [Parish] Minister is
the Keeper of the Session Records
& he Says it is not Mentioned
in them, as being dedicated to any
Saint. the present Parish Church
Says
Captain H. James
R. [Royal] Engineers
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Says the last names Authority, was
built about 150 years ago, before the
building of it, the remains of the old
Catholic Chapel, Situated near the
harbour, "done duty" as a Parish
Church - And possibly may have been
dedicated to St Andrew. but in
the Kirk session records, Or those
belonging to the burgh, it is not
(as before described) Mentioned as
having been dedicated to St Andrew
As it has been ascertained that this 'Auld Kirk' was
the parish church about 150 years ago and as the old
parish church was dedicated to St Andrews, See Chal-
mers Caledonia. There is also tradition that the family
burying place of the Lauders of the Bass who are mentioned in connection
with it is marked in the old Grave yard by a large Stone
See Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]. Therefore the old church must evidently be
St. Andrews church and as it was also the parish church
Therefore St. Andrews or North Berwick Church (Remains
of) to be written on plan
Tron & Cross - Two names inserted on Trace
and description remarks in form
21 for the Same forwarded herewith
- Rocks, Boldes, & Shingle - on foreshore
Near harbour Now inserted on Trace
Thomas Smith C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Parish of North Berwick
[Continued from page 56]
Auld KirK - Near the harbour, on a small sandy eminence, close to the shore, stand the remains of
what is traditionally called the Auld Kirk; but these interesting vestiges have been sadly diminished,
even in very recent years. The main entrance, a strongly built archway, is still entire, and the
font is still permitted to remain in its primeval position and perfection. The building, said by
some to have been a chapel belonging to the Abbey, would seem to have been the Auld KirK of the
parish, and evidently was surrounded by the Parochial burying-ground, very long disused. Year
after year, in the violent storms which are not infrequent in winter and spring, the sea makes melancholy
ravages on this scene of ancient sepulture, and continues to disturb and discover many forms which
for centuries have reposed there. * * * It was in a vault at the Auld Kirk, in 1788, a metallic
seal was found in a stone coffin with the legend "Sigillum Willielmi de Douglas, - the
impression it produces is very distinct. * * * A large flat stone lies in the green centre
of the area which the building must have enclosed, And is said to mark the burying place of
the Lauders of the Bass. -- Stat: Acct: of Hadd; [Statistical Account of Haddington] Page 328 |
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THE LODGE |
The Lodge
The Lodge
The Lodge
The Lodge |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr P. Edington
Mr James McDonald |
002 |
[Situation] A little north of Wall Tower
A neat and commodious dwelling house with offices, garden, and ornamental ground attached; the property and residence of Sir Hew Dalrymple, Bart. [Baronet] |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
91 - The Lodge |
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THE LECKS |
The Lecks
The Lecks |
Mr James McDonald
Mr John Blair |
002 |
[Situation] A little West of North Berwick Bay
A large tract of rugged rocKs on the sea shore on the north side of North Berwick |
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PLATTCOCK |
Plattcock
Plattcock
Plattcock
Plattcock |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Mr James McDonald |
002 |
[Situation] About 8 chains North from the Lecks
A ledge of rocks situated on the north side of North Berwick Harbour. It is surrounded at high water. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
105 - The Lecks
91 - Plattcock |
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THE MAIDENS |
The Maidens
The Maidens
The Maidens |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall |
002 |
[Situation] About 8 Chains N [North] West from N. [North] Berwick Harbour
Three rocks visible at low water. They are situated a little west of North Berwick Harbour. |
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MAIDENS FOOT |
Maidens' Foot
Maidens' Foot
Maidens' Foot |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall |
002 |
[Situation] a little West from the Maidens
A small rock situated a little west of the harbour of North Berwick. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
90 - The Maidens
90 - Maidens' Foot |
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SWINIE CRAIGS |
Swinie Craigs
Swinie Craigs
Swinie Craigs |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J. Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] A little west of Maidens Foot
A small isolated group of rocks in North Berwick Bay, a little west of the harbour. They are dry at low water. |
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LEAP ROCKS |
Leap Rocks
Leap Rocks
Leap Rocks |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J. Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] About 5 chains North from swine craigs
A group of rocks on the low water mark a little west of the harbour of North Berwick. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
89 - Swinie Craigs
89 - Leap Rocks |
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POINT GARRY |
Point Garry
Point Garry
Point Garry
Point Garry |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall
Forrests Co [County] Map |
002 |
[Situation] About 1/4 Mile West from Swine Craigs
A projecting point or headland on the west side of North Berwick Bay. It is a well Known feature in the coast. |
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THE SKELLIES |
The Skellies
The Skellies
The Skellies |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] About 7 Chains North from Point Garry
A ledge of Shelving rocks between high and low water mark in North Berwick Bay. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
90 - Point Garry
89 - The Skellies |
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CRAIGANTEUGH |
Craig-in-touch
Craig-in-touch
Craig-in-touch
Craiganteugh
Craiganteugh
Craiganteugh |
(Boundary) Reform Act
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Revd [Reverend] Mr Graham
James McDonald
John Blair |
002 |
[Situation] A little north from The Skellies
A bed of rocks in North Berwick Bay, almost wholly covered at high water. Here is a trigl [trigonometrical] station called "Craigentook" |
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THE HUMMELL |
The Hummell
The Hummell
The Hummell |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] About 5 chains N [North] West from Craiganteugh
This name applies to the eastern point of a reef of rocks called "The Ridges". |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
92 - Craiganteuch
92 - The Hummell |
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THE RIDGES |
The Ridges
The Ridges
The Ridges |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
[Situation] About 1/4 Mile North from Point Garry
A long and narrow ledge of shelving rocks visible at about half tide. |
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CRAIGLEITH |
Craigleith
Craigleith
Craigleith
Craigleith
Craigleith
Craig Leith |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Mr James McDonald
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Johnstons Map |
002 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile North from the Town of North Berwick
A bare rocky island about a mile in circumference, situated in the Firth of Forth, opposite the town of North Berwick. It is inhabited only by rabbits & sea fowl, and it is a favourite resort of the sea bird called the "Tommy-norrie" or the "Coulterneb" or puffin. It is the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
92 - The Ridges
91 - Craigleith
[Note Craigleith] -- On the island is a small pond in which Leeches are gathered. |
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SMYLIE KNOWES |
Smylie Knowes
Smylie Knowes
Smylie Knowes |
Mr James Miller
Mr William Paterson
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] A little north from Williamston
Three small Knolls or hillocks on the farm of North Berwick Abbey. They are planted with trees; chiefly fir. |
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NORTH BERWICK MAINS |
North Berwick Mains
North Berwick Mains
North Berwick Mains |
Rent Receipts
Mr Hugh Wallace
James Miller |
002 |
[Situation] about 1/4 Mile South from the Manse
A neatly built farm house with extensive offices and arable farm attached: the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple and occupied by Mr H. Wallace. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
104 - Smylie Knowes
104 - North Berwick Mains |
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MARLY KNOWE |
Marly Knowe
Marly Knowe
Marly Knowe |
Mr James Miller
Mr William Paterson
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
[Situation] Between North Berwick Mains & Williamston
An elevated portion of land on the farm of North Berwick Mains, so called from the marly nature of the soil |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn |
See Name Book Plan 2D |
002 |
[Situation] Passes the N,W, [North West] end of North Berwick Law
For Descriptive Remarks, see Name Book Plan 2D |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
104 - Marly Knowe
103 - Mill Burn |
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NORTH BERWICK LAW |
North Berwick Law
North Berwick Law
North Berwick Law
North Berwick Law |
Forrests Map
Greenwood's Map
Johnston's Map
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] |
002 |
[Situation] About 1/2 Mile south from North Berwick
"A very beautiful conical hill about 940 feet above the level of the sea, and about 800 feet above its base. It stands on an elevated plain, and is of comparatively easy ascent. The various views in ascending and particularly from its summit, both landward and seaward, are of the most delightful and commanding character. It forms a well known land mark." |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
103 - North Berwick Law
Abridged from Statistical Account:
"The ruins on its summit are of a modern date, and were
the residence of a party, consisting of a naval officer and
three assistants - in charge of a signal station during the
late war. The Law is ascended from the East by a zig-
-zag path called from its form the M-walk. Its surface
is, towards the summit, covered with rocks - not precipitous but
elevated above its sloping surface." |
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NORTH BERWICK BAY |
North Berwick Bay
North Berwick Bay
North Berwick Bay |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Peter Edington |
002 |
[Situation] In the North side of the Town of North Berwick
A small bay in the Firth of Forth at North Berwick, extending from Point Garry on the west links, to the harbour at the north end of Shore Street. |
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Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
87 - North Berwick Bay |
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TRON (Site of) [North Berwick] |
Tron
Tron
Tron
tron |
Mr W Walker (Councillor) Shore Street
Mr James McDonald Innkeeper
Mr J Dissington Quality Street
Burgh Charter granted by James VI date 18 Sept. [September] 1568 |
002 |
[Situation] In Nth. [North] Berwick at Junction of High Street and Quality Street
A large solid flag of whinstone Situated at the Junction of High Street, and Quality Street. in the town of North Berwick, It is 5 links Square and is about 5 inches above the surrounding Surface, in its centre is a Square hole of about ten inches in which formerly Stood an upright post of wood which supported a beam, for weighing Leather, wool, Skins, or other Merchandise brought to Market for Sale. It was erected by the "Burgh Magistrates" at some early but now unknown period And the only remains of it is the flag above described - it is mentioned in the present Charter of the Burgh Dated 18th September 1568, but as this charter only confirms the privileges of a former one it is unknown how long it may have existed before |
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[Note] -- Not written on Plan for want of space |
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MARKET CROSS (Site of) [North Berwick] |
Cross
Cross
Cross |
Mr W Walker (councillor) Shore Street
Mr James McDonald Quality Street
Burgh Charter Date 18 Sept [September] 1568 by James VI |
002 |
[Situation] In North Berwick At the junction of High Street and Quality Street.
A Circular piece of pavement Situated in the Centre of Quality Street at the Junction of High Street with the Same it is the Site of the former Market Cross and Still retains the given name though the actual Cross is totally removed When it existed, it was formed by Stones fixed thus + to represent a Cross. the pavement above described and Still Call'd [Called] the Market Cross is now the only remains - Concerning the "Cross" and "tron" the following mention is made in the Charter of the Burgh, granted by James VI and dated September 18th 1568. - "We erect make And confirm the Said Town of North Berwick into a free "Royal Burgh, and the free bugesses. inhabitants thereof to use and enjoy the full liberty of burgesses, to buy leathers, Skins, Wool, and other Merchandise whatsoever in use to be bought and sold in our other burghs of our Kingdom, and that they have and cause make a public market cross" and keep a public market thereat on Wednesday weekly, as they have been accustomed in times past. and that they buy and Sell upon the said Wednesday, Wool, Skins and Leather, and all other Merchandise aforesaid, and that they have a "tron" for weighing wool and other Necessary Merchandise" - this Charter only confirms the privileges of a former one. burned. - how long before its date this existed [is] unKnown |
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Parish of North Berwick -- Plan 2C -- Trace 2
[Note] -- As this is the site of the market
Cross. Therefore Cross (site of) to be
written on Plan.
[Faint note] -- [There is no Trace? no for?] cross site
on plan |
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NORTH LINKS |
North Links
North Links
North Links |
Mr William A. Wyllie Factor, Prestonkirk
Robert Pringle Steward
James Todd Castle Mains |
002 |
An extensive level plain of pasture land, north of Archerfield House extending to the H.W. High Water] Mark; it is overgrown with moss & Bents on the northern edge; the Property of, & Occupied by Mrs H. N. Ferguson, Archerfield House |
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DUNCAN'S PLANTATION |
Duncan's Plantation
Duncan's Plantation
Duncan's Plantation |
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr George Hunter warrener |
002 |
A Small plantation Consisting Chiefly of Fir Trees; the Property of Mrs H. N. Ferguson, Archerfield House |
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EEL BURN |
Eel Burn
Eel Burn
Eel Burn |
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr George Hunter
Mr James Todd |
002 |
A small stream which flows eastwards from the ponds in the Grounds of Archerfield House, and falls into the Frith of Forth East of Link House. It is so called from the number of eels with which it abounds. |
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CRAIGS PLANTATION |
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation |
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr James Todd |
002; 004 |
A Plantation Consisting chiefly of Fir Trees, in the Grounds belonging to Archerfield House near Dirleton; the [Property] of Mrs H.N. Ferguson, Archerfield House. It is so called from the Numerous Craigs therein |
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CRAIGS QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Craigs Quarry (Freestone)
Craigs Quarry (Freestone)
Craigs Quarry (Freestone) |
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr James Todd |
002 |
A Freestone Quarry at the South end of Craigs Plantation. |
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WILLIAMSTON |
Williamston
Williamston
Williamston
Williamston
Williamstone |
Rent Receipt
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr James Todd
Pigot & Co's [Company's] directory 1837
Greenwood & Co's [Company's] Map 1825 |
002 |
A wellbuilt Farmhouse, with offices & Threshing Mill attached, Occupied by Mr J. Callender; the Property of Mrs H.N. Ferguson, Archerfield House. |
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BROAD SANDS |
Broad Sands
Broad Sands
Broad Sands |
Mr James Todd
Mr James Hislop
Mr J. McDonald |
002 |
Extensive sands along the coast of Dirleton Parish extending from Eel Burn Westwards to North Links. |
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YELLOW CRAIG |
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig
Yellow Craig |
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr James Todd
Mr George Hunter |
002 |
A Rocky Eminence in a plantation at North Links; so called from its being overgrown with a yellowish Moss. |
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YELLOW CRAIG PLANTATION |
Yellow Craig Plantation
Yellow Craig Plantation |
Mr James Todd
Mr George Hunter |
002 |
A Plantation consisting chiefly of Fir Trees, named after a Rocky eminence therein called Yellow Craig; the Property of Mrs H. N. Ferguson, Archerfield House. |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Rent Receipt
Mr William A. Wyllie Factor
Mr James Miller
Forrest's County Map 1799 |
002 |
A commodious & well-built Farmhouse with ectensive offices and Threshing Mill attached; Occupied by Mr James Miller; the Property of Mrs H.N. Ferguson of Archerfield House. |
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KILMURDIE |
Kilmurdie
Kilmurdie
Kilmurdie |
Mr James Miller
Mr James Todd
Greenwood & Co's [Company's] Co. [County] map 1825 |
002 |
A Field of Pasture land on the Farm of Newhouse, Said to have been the place where a Portion of the Army of Edward 1st emcamped when he besieged Dirleton Castle after his Invasion of Scotland in 1298. Several stone coffins, Bones etc have, from time to time, been dug up in this Field.
Judging from the Name and the above mentioned remains there probably was a church in this locality; but there is no tradition to that effect extant. |
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CASTLE INN [Dirleton] |
The Castle Inn |
Mr James Todd Castle Mains
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster |
002 |
An inn in the Village of Dirleton Situated at the S.W. [South West] angle of the Green the Property of Mrs Ferguson it is at present unoccupied |
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THE OLD MANSE |
The Old Manse |
Mr James Todd Castle Mains
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster |
002 |
A large Building in the Village of Dirleton it was the residence of the Estabd [Established] Church Minister prior to the Erection of the present Manse in 1825. It is now tenanted by Several persons; Mrs Ferguson of Archerfield House is proprietor. |
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POST OFFICE [Dirleton] |
Post Office |
Mr James Todd Castle Mains
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster |
002 |
a cottage in the Village of Dirleton used as a Post office. Letters etc are delivered morning & Evening by a Mail car from Drem to North Berwick Mrs Bolton is Postmistress. |
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List of Names collected by Michael Duggan C.A. [Civilian Assistant
Parish of Dirleton
Plan -- Trace
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Objects
The Castle Inn - An Inn
The Old Manse - A large Building
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MANSE [Dirleton] |
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott Manse, Dirleton
Mr James Todd Castlemains Dirleton
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster Dirleton
Stat. [Statistical] Account |
002 |
A commodious dwelling house the residence of the Estab. [Established] church Minister, Revd. [Reverend] Mr Scott. It was erected in 1825 by the liberality of the Heritors. The Glebe is about Eleven Acres of excellent land; the stipend is 17 chalders: 2 Wheat, 7 1/2 Barley & 7 1/2 Meal, besides £8.6.8 money. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Parish) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott Manse, Dirleton
Mr James Todd Castle Mains Dirleton
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster Dirleton
Stat. [Statistical] Account |
002 |
The Principal Parish School with dwelling ho. [house] attached; the master's salary is the maximum i.e. £34.4.10 - The fees amount to about 30 pounds, he has also the legal Accommodations - these regulations will change in a few months as the New Law comes into operation. It is attended by about 70 scholars: 40 Male and 30 Female; the branches taught are Reading Writing Arithmetic Mensuration Geography BookKeeping also Greek Latin & French. Mr Palmer is schoolmaster |
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FREE CHURCH [Dirleton] |
Free Church |
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster Dirleton
Revd [Reverend] J.T. Huie Dirleton |
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A neat Building, capable of accomodating 340 persons the average attendance is about 200; the Minister is the Revd [Reverend] J. T. Huie. There is not a Free church Manse here. |
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List of Names collected by Michael Duggan C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Dirleton
Plan -- Trace
2C -- Tr [Trace] 1
Objects
Manse - A commodious dwelling house
School (Parish) - The Principal Parish School
Free church - A neat Building |
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BLACK MURPHIES |
Black Murphies |
Mr J. Jackson
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean |
002 |
A Small ledge of flat Black Rocks on the Broad Sands |
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LONGSKELLY ROCKS |
Longskelly Rocks |
Mr J. Jackson
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean |
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An extensive ledge of flat shelving Rocks, off the North Links well Known to Fishermen & others. |
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LONGSKELLY POINT |
Longskelly Point |
Mr J. Jackson
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean |
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This is the N.E [North East] point of Longskelly Rocks at L.W. [Low Water] Mark; well Known to Fishermen. |
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Plan 2 C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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THE SOW |
The Sow |
Mr George Humter
Forrest's & Johnston's Co. [County] Maps |
002 |
A prominent Rock among the LongsKelly Rocks at the L.W.M. [Low Water Mark; it is not Known by any name to Fishermen & Sailors |
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DIRLETON [village] |
Dirleton |
Chamber's Gazetteer
Statistical Account
Greenwood's & Johnston's Co. [County] Maps
Pigot's Directory
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott
Mr James Todd |
002 |
A Village considered to be one of the neatest in the County. It contains an Estab. [Established] Church & Manse, a Par. [Parish] School, a Free church, an Old Castle, a Post office, one Inn and Several neatly constructed cottages etc. The houses are for the most part built in a plain Gothic style, with tastefully arranged Gardens etc attached; and nearly surround a Triangular Green on the south side of which stands the Ruin of Dirleton Castle embosomed among Evergreens interspersed with Trees.
Mrs Ferguson is the principal proprietor to whose praiseworthy exertions the Village owes the distinction of so much rural neatness. |
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CHURCH [Dirleton] |
Church |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott
Mr Palmer
Mr James Todd
Stat. [Statistical] Account |
002 |
The Established Church - it is a neat plain building with a Square tower on its Western and Surmounted by pinnacles. It was erected about 1661, and considerably enlarged in 1825; it has accommodation for 600 hearers - the number of Communicants is about 480. The Minister is the Revd [Reverend] Mr Scott. |
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Plan 2.C. -- Parish of Dirleton |
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OATFIELD |
Oatfield
Oatfield
Oatfield
Oatfield
Oatfield |
Rent Receipt
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr James Todd
Forrest's, Greenwood's & Johnston's Co. [County] maps
Pigot's Directory 1837 |
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A neat dwellinghouse the Residence of Mr Deans and property of Mr George Begbie of Queenstonbank. |
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CASTLE MAINS |
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castle Mains
Castle Mains |
Rent Receipt
Mr James Todd
Mr William A. Wyllie
Forrests & Greenwood's Co. [County] maps |
002 |
A neat Farmhouse with extensive offices Threshing Mill etc attached, Occupied by Mr James Todd; the property of Mrs H.N. Ferguson, Archerfield House |
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BUBBLY BUSS |
Bubblie Buss
Bubblie Buss
Bubblie Buss |
Mr George Hunter
Mr James Jackson
Mr John Kelly |
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A Rock off the Broad Sands outside Low Water Mark - always covered with water, and well Known to Fishermen and others. Derivation unknown - the term Buss is from Bush it having this appearance the seaweeds which grow thereon appearing above the surface of the Water at Low Water. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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EAST LINKS |
East Links
East Links
East Links |
Mr Robert Pringle
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr George Hunter |
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A large tract of pasture Land: the north margin of which is Covered with sandhills which are overgrown with Bents etc; it is the property of, & Occupied by Mrs H.N. Ferguson. |
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LINK HOUSE |
Link House
Link House
Link House |
Mr William A. Wyllie
Mr George Hunter
Mr Robert Pringle |
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A row of Cottages - with several Ruins of a Farmhouse & Cottages; Occupied by Mr George Hunter - Warrener to Mrs Ferguson the Proprietor - and others. |
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FERRYGATE |
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate
Ferrygate |
Mr William A. Wyllie
Rent Receipt
Forrest's Co. [County] Map 1799
Greenwood's Co. [County] Map 1825
Pigot & Co's [Company's] Directory 1837 |
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A Farmhouse with offices and Threshing Mill, in Very good repair; occupied by Mr Miller; the property of Mrs H.N. Ferguson, of Archerfield House. |
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Plan 2C. -- Parish of Dirleton |
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DIRLETON CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Dirleton Castle (Ruins) |
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Chamber's Gazetteer
Pigot's directory
Mr James Todd Castle Mains |
002 |
This castle, tho' [though] a Ruin is still in good preservation, and is said to have been built by the family of de Vaux or de Vallibus about the 12th Century and from its present appearance must have been a large & strong place. It was besieged by Edward the 1st of England in 1298 when that Monarch invaded Scotland; and surrendered after a resolute defence to Anthony Beck the Warlike Bishop of Durham"
"When Cromwell invaded Scotland in 1650 this Castle after a gallant defence was taken by General Lambert and by him dismantled and reduced to its present ruinous state2.
The Gardens attached to the Castle are very extensive and tastefully laid out; they abound with Fruit trees, Evergreens etc and have a neat Bowling green in the Centre. They are much frequently by visitors in the Bathing season. Mrs Ferguson of Archerfield House is proprietor and occupier. |
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List of Names collected by Michael Duggan C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Dirleton
Plan -- Trace
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Dirleton Castle (Ruins) - Castle (in Ruins) |
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THE COTTAGE |
The Cottage |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns |
002 |
A neat Villa residence the Property of, & occupied by Mrs Richardson. |
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THE VALE |
The Vale |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns |
002 |
A neat Villa on the north side of Westgate, the residence of, Mr Alexander Burns, the proprietor |
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FREE CHURCH [North Berwick] |
Free Church |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Alexander Burns
Revd [Reverend] J. Shewen |
002 |
A neat structure surmounted by a Small spire on the South end - over the Entrance. The Average number of hearers is about 420; communicants about 140; the minister is the Revd. [Reverend] J. Shewen, whose Salary is "the usual sustentation stipend" - which fluctuates, with a Free Church Manse to reside in, |
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Plan 2 C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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DALRYMPLE ARMS INN [North Berwick] |
The Dalrymple Arms Inn |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A Commodious Inn on the East side of Quality street - facing High street; the residence and property of Mr James McDonald |
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THE BEEHIVE |
The Beehive |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A neat dwelling house on the East side of Quality and near its southern end; the residence of Mrs George Dalrymple; and the Property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] |
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WALL TOWER |
Wall Tower |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A large dwelling house now in bad repair, and about being taken down and rebuilt - adjoining the Lodge; the Property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] |
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Plan 2.C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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NORTH BERWICK ABBEY |
North Berwick Abbey |
Rent Receipts
Mr James Hislop
Mr James Dall |
002 |
A Commodious Farmhouse with extensive offices Thrashing Mill & farm attached Occupied by William Paterson. Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart [Baronet] is the Proprietor. A short distance west of this house are the Ruins of an old Abbey. |
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NORTH BERWICK ABBEY or NUNNERY (Remains of) |
Abbey (Ruins & Remains) |
Mr J T. Dall
Mr James Hislop
Stat. [Statistical] account
Chambers's Gazetteer |
002 |
The Ruins & Remains of what is Stated to have been a Cistertian Monastery founded by Duncan, Earl of Fife, who died in 1154. It was Consecrated to the Virgin Mary and richly Endowed with lands in the Manor of North Berwick and had also revenues from different other Sources. It was evidently a magnificent Structure, and covered an extensive area; it is now Sadly dilapidated, yet the massive remains sufficiently testify that it was one of the largest buildings of the Kind in the age in which it was built. |
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Plan 2.C -- Parish of North Berwick
[Faint note] -- NB. [These remarks] not
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [North Berwick] |
United Presbyterian Church |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A neat structure erected in 1778 and rebuilt in 1832. It is seated for 600, the average attendance is about 380, the Communicants about 220; the Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Dyer is Minister, whose salary is £100, with a Manse which is rated for 18 pounds per annum. |
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MANSE [U.P. Church, North Berwick] |
United Presbyterian Manse |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A neat dwelling house the residence of the Revd [Reverend] J. M. Dyer, U.P. [ United Presbyterian] Minister. |
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MARINE VILLA |
Marine Villa |
Major Buchan
Mr James Dall |
002 |
A neat Villa with outbuildings Coach House etc attached on the north side of Westgate, the Property & Residence of Major Buchan. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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NORTH BERWICK BAY |
North Berwick Bay |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington |
002 |
A Bay in the Frith of Forth at North Berwick, extending from Point Garry on the West Links, to the Harbour at the North End of Shore Street. |
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WEST LINKS |
West Links |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington |
002 |
An extensive tract of R [Rough] Pasture Links or Common, extending westwards from the Town along the shore to the Boundary of Dirleton Parish; & is the favourite playground of the "North Berwick Golfing Club". It is Common to the feuars of that part of the Town outside the Royal Burgh, Called Westgate, tho' [though] Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] claims it as his property. The Gasworks, Erected by a Company of Shareholders, Chiefly residents, are on these Links. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY (North BERWICK BRANCH) |
North British Railway (North Berwick Branch) |
Mr Scott
Time Tables etc. |
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NORTH BERWICK STATION |
North Berwick Station |
Mr Scott
Time tables etc. |
002 |
A First Class Station at the Terminus of the North Berwick Branch of the North British Railway at North Berwick. |
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PARK HOUSE |
Park House |
Mr James Dall Jr [Junior]
Mr James Dall Senr [Senior]
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A neat Villa on the North Side of Westgate, the residence and property of Mr James Dall Jr. [Junior] |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick. |
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THE SKELLIES |
The Skellies |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J. Jackson |
002 |
A ledge of flat shelving Rocks between H & L. [High & Low] Water in North Berwick Bay |
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LEAP ROCKS |
Leap Rocks |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J. Jackson |
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A Group of Rocks on the Low Water mark, well Known to fishermen etc. |
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SWINIE CRAIGS |
Swinie Craigs |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J. Jackson |
002 |
A Group of Rocks in North Berwick Bay adjoining the Low Water mark, well Known to fishermen etc |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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THE MAIDENS |
The Maidens |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall |
002 |
Three Rocks visible at Low water - but outside thereof - at the S E [South East] side of the Leap Rocks |
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MAIDENS FOOT |
Maidens' Foot |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall |
002 |
A Rock outside L.W.M. [Low Water Mark] Visible at Low Water, on the South of the Maidens |
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POINT GARRY |
Point Garry |
John Kelly
Mr James Jackson
Mr James Dall
Greenwood's Forrest's & Johnston's Co [County] maps
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington |
002 |
A point of land projecting into the Frith of Forth at the West end of North Berwick Bay, at the West Links |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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THE LODGE |
The Lodge |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Mr James McDonald |
002 |
A Neat and commodious dwellinghouse with Ornamental Grounds etc attached, at the South End of Quality Street; the Residence & property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] |
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PLATTCOCK |
Plattcock |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Mr James McDonald |
002 |
A ledge of Rocks or rather an Island - surrounded by the Sea at H. [High] Water, north of the Harbour of North Berwick. |
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CRAIGLEITH |
Craigleith
Craig Leith |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Mr James McDonald
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Johnston's Co [County] map |
002 |
A bare Rocky Island in the Firth of Forth opposite North Berwick, only inhabited by Rabbits & Seafowl; It is a favourite resort of the Bird Called Tommienorrie or Coulterneb. Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] is the Proprietor. |
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THE RIDGES |
The Ridges |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J S. Jackson |
002 |
A ledge of flat Shelving Rocks, Visible at about half ebb N. [North] West from Craig-in-touch. |
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THE HUMMELL |
The Hummel |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
J S. Jackson |
002 |
A prominent Rock at the East end of the Ridges so called by fishermen etc. |
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CRAIGANTEUGH |
Craig-in-touch |
Reform Act
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A Group of Rocks in North Berwick Bay almost all Covered at High water - on which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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SCHOOL [PARISH] |
School |
Mr John Steele schoolmaster
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Statistical acct. [Account] |
002 |
A Commodious School-room attached to the schoolmasters' residence on the North side of Westgate. The master's salary is the Maximum i.e. £34.4.4 1/2d; Fees £30, together with the legal accommodations; the number of Scholars is 70: 60 male and ten female Scholars. The Schoolmaster is Mr John Steele. |
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COUNCILHALL |
Councilhall |
Mr John Steele schollmaster
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Statistical acct. [Account] |
002 |
A House at the East end of High street in Quality street. the ground floor is used as shops, the upper is the Councilhall where the Burgh business is transacted. Conjoined is a Reading Room; a prison Consisting of one apartment for debtors and two apartments beneath for Criminal offenders, in tolerable condition. The Burgh officer is the Gaoler - "who, in his own person embodies the entire police of the Burgh". |
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BURGH SCHOOL |
Burgh School |
Mr John Steele schoolmaster
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Statistical acct. [Account] |
002 |
A House at the West end of High Street at its Junction with Westgate, built in 1830 and endowed by the Burgh, to remedy the deficiencies of the Parochial School. These deficiencies having been removed by the appointment of a Competent schoolmaster to the Par. [Parish] School, the Burgh school was suppressed and is now used for Public Lectures, Concerts, sales, etc. |
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NORTH BERWICK |
North Berwick |
Statistical acct. [account]
Pigot's Directory
Forrest's, Greenwood's & Johnston's County maps
Chambers's Gazetteer
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr James McDonald |
002 |
This is a Royal Burgh & seaport 23 Miles N.E. [North East] from Edinburgh & 11 Miles N.W. [North[West] from Dunbar It consists of one long street running east and west; another running north & South - on which the former Joins and forms a figure somewhat like a T square; & several back streets of less importance.
The exports are chiefly Corn, Potatoes, etc; the imports are Coal, & bones for manure; there are also several persons employed in the Fishing trade. There are only 3 or 4 Vessels belonging to the port. |
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THE HARBOUR [North Berwick] |
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The Harbour, which is small, is at the North End of Shore Street - at which are some Grannaries - and is formed of a tolerably good pier; the Harbour and the approach thereto are dry at Low tides. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick.
"The town is of very ancient date - being as old at least as the 13th century."
"It was indebted for its incorporation as a Royal Burgh to its Charter from Robert 3rd and its municipal privileges were Confirmed by a charter of James VI dated 18th Septr [September] 1568. it is governed by 2 Baillies, a Treasurer & 9 Councillors; and was represented by its Commissioner in the Scots Parliament; & since the union it has been associated with Haddington, Dunbar, Lauder & Jedburgh in the Election of a representative to the united parliament." - Stat. acct. [Statistical account] |
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ST ANDREW'S or NORTH BERWICK CHURCH (Remains of) |
Auld Kirk |
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
The Ruins & Remains of an Auld Kirk adjoining the Harbour at North Berwick Surrounded by an enclosure formerly a Burial Ground. "It is said by some to have been a chapel belonging to the Abbey, it would seem, however, to have been the Auld Kirk of the Parish, and the Enclosure which surrounds it was evidently the Parochial Burial Ground, for a long time disused as a place of Sepulture. "In a Vault at this Kirk in 1788 a metallic seal was found in a stone Coffin, with the legend 'Segillum Willielmi de Douglas'. "This was also the Burial place of the Lauders of the Bass." |
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BURIAL GROUND |
Burial Ground |
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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The Ruins & Remains of an Auld Kirk adjoining the Harbour at North Berwick Surrounded by an enclosure formerly a Burial Ground. "It is said by some to have been a chapel belonging to the Abbey, it would seem, however, to have been the Auld Kirk of the Parish, and the Enclosure which surrounds it was evidently the Parochial Burial Ground, for a long time disused as a place of Sepulture. "In a Vault at this Kirk in 1788 a metallic seal was found in a stone Coffin, with the legend 'Segillum Willielmi de Douglas'. "This was also the Burial place of the Lauders of the Bass." |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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CHURCH [North Berwick] |
Church |
Stat. [Statistical] account
Revd [Reverend] R.B. Graham
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A plain Gothic Structure Surmounted by a short spire, and Surrounded by the Graveyard. It was Erected in 1770, and the interior renewed in 1819; it affords accommodation for 550 hearers, the Communicants are about 500. The Minister is the Revd [Reverend] Robert Balfour Graham who resides in the Manse - which was erected in 1824-25, it is pleasantly situated on a gentle elevation in the centre of the Glebe, and commands Very extensive views. The Glebe is Somewhat more than six acres of rich fertile land; the Stipend is 18 Chalders of Victual: 2 of wheat, 42 Bolls of Oats and the remainder, half meal half Barley, according to the highest fiars prices of the County; with £8.6.8 for Communion Elements.
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MANSE [North Berwick] |
Manse |
Stat. [Statistical] account
Revd [Reverend] R.B. Graham
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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The Minister is the Revd [Reverend] Robert Balfour Graham who resides in the Manse - which was erected in 1824-25, it is pleasantly situated on a gentle elevation in the Centre of the Glebe, and commands Very extensive views. |
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WESTGATE |
Westgate |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer |
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A long street in North Berwick; it is the Continuation of High street westwards from the Royal burgh Boundary at the Burgh School to the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church.
On the North side are several villas and on the south side is a Brewery conducted by Mr R. Cunningham - the parish school is also in Westgate. |
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BREWERY [North Berwick] |
Brewery |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer |
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On the North side are several villas and on the south side is a Brewery conducted by Mr R. Cunningham - the parish school is also in Westgate. |
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HIGH STREET [North Berwick] |
High Street |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Revferend] J.M. Dyer |
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A good street which branches off Quality st near the Council hall, and extends Westwards to the Burgh Boundary, where it takes the name of Westgate. |
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POST OFFICE [North Berwick] |
Post Office |
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Mr Peter Edington
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Dyer |
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A building on the South side of High Street occupied by P. Brodie Baker who is postmaster. the Post arrives by Mailcart from Drem there are two arrivals & dispatches daily morning & Evening. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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QUALITY STREET |
Quality Street |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Dr [Doctor] Cruikshank
Pigot's directory |
002 |
A Neat Street, broad, and Ornamented with a row of trees on each side; The Inn is in this street fronting High street. Quality street extends from The Lodge to the Free Church, and is thence Continued to the Harbour under the name of Shore street. |
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SHORE STREET [North Berwick] |
Shore Street |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Dr [Doctor] Cruikshank
Pigot's directory |
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The Continuation of Quality Street from the Free church northwards to the Harbour. |
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BACK STREET [North Berwick] |
Back Street |
Mr James McDonald
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop
Dr [Doctor] Cruikshank
Pigot's directory |
002 |
A Back street leading from the Junction of Quality Street with shore street near the Free church Westwards to the West Links near the Villa called the Cottage. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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LAMB |
Lamb |
Stat. [Statistical] account
Greenwood & Co [Company] maps
Mr James Dall
Mr J. Hislop |
002 |
A Bare Rocky Island in the Firth of Forth the property of Mrs. H.N. Ferguson. |
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NORTH DOG |
North Dog |
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean
Mr James Jackson |
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Rocks on the north side of the Lamb Island, well Known to fishermen etc. |
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SOUTH DOG |
South Dog |
Mr John Kelly
Mr Andrew McLean
Mr James Jackson |
002 |
Rocks on the South Side of the Lamb Island, well Known to fishermen etc. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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THE LAW ROCK |
The Law Rock |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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A Small ledge of Rocks Visible at about halfebb - well Known to fishermen & mariners. They are on the line produced from the W [West] side of N.B. [North Berwick] Law thro' [through] the dovecot on North Berwick Abbey Farm, hence the name. |
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COWTON RIDGE |
Cowton Ridge |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
002 |
A Small ledge of Rocks outside L.W. [Low Water] mark Visible at about halfebb |
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COWTON ROCKS |
Cowton Rocks |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
Mr James Dall
Mr James Hislop |
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A ledge of flat shelving Rocks between High and Low W [Water] Mark off the East point of dirleton Parish. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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PARTAN CRAIG |
Partan Craig |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
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A Rock on the N. [North] West point of Cowton Rocks at L. [Low] Water mark. So called by fishermen & others. |
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STRONG'S HOLE |
Strong's Hole |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
A group of Rocks near the L.W. [Low Water] Mark, in the midst of which are Cavities which hold the Water and numerous Small shellfish used by fishermen as bait. It is supposed to have been first discovered by a fisherman named strong. |
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CHALMER'S BUSSHEAD |
Chalmer's-buss Head |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
James Jackson |
002 |
A RockVvisible at L. [Low] Water, on the S.W. [South West] side of the Lamb Island; well Known to fishermen etc. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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CARLEKEMP PLANTATION |
CarleKemp Plantation
CarleKemp Plantation
CarleKemp Plantation
CarleKemp Plantation |
Mr Palmer Schoolmaster Dirleton
Mr George Hunter Link House
Mr James Hislop
Mr James Dall North Berwick |
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A plantation Chiefly Consisting of Fir Trees on the Farm of Ferrygate; the property of Mrs Ferguson, Archerfield Ho. [House] |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of Dirleton |
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NORTH BERWICK LAW |
North Berwick Law
North Berwick Law
North Berwick Law |
Forrest's County Map 1799
Greenwood & Co's [Company's] Co. [County] Map. 1825
Statistical account |
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A very beautiful, Conical Hill about 940 feet above the level of the Sea, and about 800 feet above its base, - stands on an elevated plain, and is of Comparatively easy ascent; the Various Views in ascending, and particularly from its Summit, both inland & seaward, are of the most delightful and commanding character.
The Ruins on the top are only of modern date, and were the residence of a party, consisting of a Naval officer and three Assistants, - in Charge of a Signal station established thereon during the late war, and dismantled on the Return of Peace. The Law is ascended from the East by a prepared Zig-zag path Called from its form the M-walK; its surface is, towards the Summit, Covered with Rocks - not precipitous, but elevated above its sloping surface. |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn
Mill Burn
Mill Burn |
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Mr James Hislop
Mr H. Wallace |
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A Small stream which flows in a N.E. [North East] direction passing the W. [West] & North base of North Berwick Law, thence to Lochbridge Toll Bar, where it takes a Northerly direction to the Sea. It bears the name from the Junction of two small streams near N. B. [North Berwick] Law to the sea. |
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Plan 2C -- Parish of North Berwick |
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NORTH BERWICK MAINS |
North Berwick Mains
North Berwick Mains
North Berwick Mains |
Rent Receipt
Mr Hugh Wallace
Mr James Miller |
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A neat Farmhouse with extensive offices & Threshing Mill attached the Property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart [Baronet]. Occupied by Mr H. Wallace. |
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MARLY KNOWE |
Marly Knowe
Marly Knowe
Marly Knowe |
Mr James Miller
Mr William Paterson
Mr James Hislop |
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An elevated portion of land on which is a small plantation; So called from the Marly nature of the Soil. |
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SMYLIE KNOWES |
Smylie Knowes
Smylie Knowes
Smylie Knowes |
Mr James Miller
Mr William Paterson
Mr James Hislop |
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Three Small Knowes planted with Trees chiefly Firs; the Property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart [Baronet]; on the Farm of North Berwick Abbey. |
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GRAY'S GOAT |
Gray's Goat |
Mr James McDonald North Berwick
Mr John Blair North Berwick |
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An abrupt point of Rock on the eastern end of LongsKelly Rocks, it is Covered at spring tides - Cannot find out why it is Called this name |
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THE LECKS |
The Lecks |
Mr James McDonald North Berwick
Mr John Blair, North Berwick |
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A large tract of rugged Low Water Rocks on the Northern side of North Berwick and East of the Harbour - The derivation of the name Cannot be ascertained. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty
Parish of North Berwick
Plan -- letter -- Trace
2 -- C -- 1 - Gray's Goat
2 -- C -- 2 - The Lecks
[signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
15th Augt [August] 1853
[signed] H James. Cap R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
20th Augt [August] 1853.
[signed] James McAnulty |
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