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NORTH BERWICK
PLAN 3 C
INDEX
Names Of Objects -- Pages
North Berwick Ph [Parish] of -- 12
Gleghornie -- 11
Gleghornie Wood -- 11
Halflands Barns -- 10
Pit School -- 10
St. Baldreds Well -- 9
Tantallon Castle -- 3 |
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TANTALLON CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Tantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle
Tamtallan (in ruins)
Tamtallan (in ruins)
Tantallan Castle
Tantallan-Castle
Castle of Tamtallon
Castle of Tantallon
Castle of Tamtallan
Tantallon Castle |
Mr Nelson
John Burn
Greenwood's Co [County] Map
Forrests Co. [County] map 1799
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] 1833
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Chalmers Caledonia vol II [2] p. [page] 407
Buchanans Hist. [History] by Watkins
Sinclair's Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] vol 5 p. [page] 443
Sir Walter Scott's "Marmion" |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] from New Mains
A noble and celebrated ruin on the coast of Haddingtonshire three miles east of North Berwick, and eight Miles North-west from Dunbar, It stands on a lofty and precipitous and projecting rock whose base is washed on three sides by the Sea. and on the west side, where alone it is accessible. it was defended by two ditches of extraordinary depth and very massively constructed towers The entrance was over a drawbridge immediately inside of which stood a strong stout Gateway, over it on a sculptured Shield, now much defaced, the emblem of the [Continued over page] |
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TANTALLON CASTLE |
Tantallon Castle |
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Tantallon Castle continued
- bloody heart, the well Known ensign of the Douglases, its early proud and powerful proprietor. The castle in its outer structure is still Comparatively entire but wholly unroofed and in a state of desolation. Its interior is a maze of broken staircases, ruined chambers with deep and dismal-looking Subterraneous dungueons, the principal dungeon which has been lately discovered is on the outer side of the Castle at the North-west angle and is Conjectured to have been the Keep of the Castle or the Guard house of the Castle. So strong was the Castle in position, and so sKilfully constructed, that previous to the invention of gunpowder it defied every effort and stratagem for its reduction, hence arose the saying "Ding doon Tantallon" or "Make a Brig to the Bass" which imported that it was as easy to construct the latter as to reduce the former The date of the Castle and the circumstances of its erection are unknown. It came into notice with the rising fortunes of the Douglas family, who obtained the barony of North Berwick on the accession of Robert II and for centuries afterwards it remained the stronghold of their proud and domineering Earls. The Castle was forfeited in 1455 and 1479 it was given by James III to Archibald 5th Earl of Angus, the well-known
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F. [Form] 136
Parish of North Berwick |
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TANTALLON CASTLE |
Tantallon Castle |
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"Bell the cat" The next Earl of Angus Who became proprietor was he who married the Queen, mother of James V, and who when he lost all influence over the King and his Councillors, shut himself up in the Castle, and defied for a time the whole hostile force of the Kingdom In 1528 the King proceeded himself, at the head of a strong force to reduce the Castle and took from Dunbar two Cannons called "Thrawn-mouthed Mow and her Marrow" yet he was obliged to raise the Siege, and did not obtain possession until Angus fled to England and came to terms with the governor Simon Panaugo, After the King's death the Earl was allowed to return from his exile, When he Commenced to fortify Tantallan more firmly than before, and here about 1567 he finished or terminated his career, The Castle was besieged and captured by Oliver Cromwell and in 1639 It underwent the same fate, from the doughty and resolute Covenanters. When the Marquis of Douglas made a stand for Prelacy, In the beginning of the 18th Century the Castle and lands were sold by the Marquis afterwards Duke of Douglas to Lord President Dalrymple when the Castle till then habitable was dismantled and left to decay, It afterwards became a retreat for a desperate Set of Smugglers the dungeons affording a safe shelter for themselves and their Contraband goods,
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TANTALLON CASTLE |
Tantallon Castle |
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Tantallon Castle Continued
A curious etymology of the name Tantallon is traditionally preserved in the Country. ie. that the two Architects of the Castle Thomas and Allan, obtained permission from the proprietor to inscribe their own names on the front of the building in large Roman letters, which ran thus, Tam et Allan, hence the name the Country people give it Viz Tam-t-allan,
This ruin is beautifully and most accurately described by the author of Marmion.
Abridged ext. [extract] from Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland and from forms 136, |
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ST BALDRED'S WELL (Closed) |
St Baldred's Well
St Baldred's Well
St Baldred's Well
Baldred's Well |
John Burn
George Dale
Mr. Nelson
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N W by N [North-West by North] from New Mains
A spring well situated on the boundary between the parishes of Whitekirk and North Berwick, previous to the proprietors on each side had agreed to change the boundary, After Which the well was Covered. and pipes laid from it, to Convey Water to the farm houses of Castletown, and Auldhame and also to a newly formed Well, close to the eastside of the boundary in the Parish of Whitekirk The old well is carefully covered over. The occupier of the farm Shewed the spot where it exists. |
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Parish of North Berwick
[Quote] "About half a mile South west from Tantallan Castle there
"is a plentiful Spring of water of peculiar excellence Substantially
"and Tastefully enclosed Called Baldred's well which has immemorially
"has supplied the inhabitants of Castleton and even of Auldhame.
" It is held in high modern estimation for its qualifications to
"make Tea" Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1839
[Note] Note St Baldred's Well (covered) to be written on plan and
as the new well is so near the old one. Well. only to
be written to the latter. And as St Baldred is known to
have lived in this district, the connection of this well
with St Baldred is evidint Therefore the former to
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HALFLAND BARNS |
Halfland Barns
Halfland Barns
Halfland barns |
John Burn
Mr Nelson
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N.W. [North-West] from New Mains
Two cottages on the farm of Castleton at one time used as a farm steading and now occupied by agricultural labourers. They are the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple. |
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PIT SCHOOL |
Pit School
Pit School
Pit School |
John Burn
George Dale
Mr Nelson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N.W. [North-West] from New Mains
A small house situated at [Halfland] Barns. Where children of both [sexes] are taught the ordinary branches of an English education, The daily average of scholars amount to about fifty, thirty males, and twenty females, The Masters salery is derived from the Scholars fees, with the exception of £2.0.0 received from Sir Hew Dalrymple |
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F [Form] 136
Page 35 Halfland Barns
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GLEGHORNIE |
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie |
John Shepherd
John Hood
Rent Receipt
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799
Greenwoods Co. [County] map 1825
List of Ploughgates |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W by N [West by North] from New Mains
A farm house. out offices. Thrashing Mill, and a farm of land attached occupied, by John Shepherd. and the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple, |
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GLEGHORNIE WOOD |
Gleghornie Wood
Gleghornie Wood |
John Shepherd
John Hood |
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Situation] About 1/2 Mile West from New Mains
About a score of old trees, standing in a field a little South of Gleghornie, They are pointed out. as being of historical notice. on account of having been near to the residence of a professor Mair or Major who according to tradition instructed John Knox in the principals of the reformation, no trace of this residence Can now be found |
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Parish of North Berwick
For 136
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NORTH BERWICK |
North Berwick Parish of |
See Name Book Plan 2 D, |
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[Situation] In the Northern part of the County of Haddington
For discriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 2 D |
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WHITEKIRK AND TYNNINGHAME
PLAN 3 C
INDEX
Names Of Objects -- Pages
Whitekirk & Tynningham Parish of --
Auldhame -- 15
Beggar's Cap -- 27
Car Rocks -- 23
Chapel Brae -- 28
Great Car -- 28
New Mains -- 25
Old Auldhame -- 15
Oxroad Bay -- 19
Old Scoughall -- 26
Peffer Burn -- 24
Pilmour Burn -- 25
Pefferside -- 26
St. Baldreds House -- 16
Scandinavian Temple -- 17
St. Baldreds Boats -- 20
Seacliff House -- 21
Seacliff Tower -- 21
Site of Grave Yard -- 22
Scoughall Rocks -- 27
Scoughall -- 28
The Gegan -- 19
The Car -- 19
The Rodgers -- 23
Whitekirk Coverts -- 23
Whitekirk Hill -- 24
Cairn -- 31
Cairn -- 31
Bathan's Strand -- 29
Ravensheugh Sands -- 29
Francis Craig -- 29
Peffer Sands -- 30
Lochhouses Links -- 30 |
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OLD AULDHAME |
Old Auldhame
Old Auldhame |
John R. Dale
Mr. Walker |
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[Situation] About 2 Chains N [North] West from St. Baldreds House
An old thatched house near the remains of St. Baldreds House, used as the farm-house previous to the present one being built, since then it has been occupied by labourers, and is fast falling into decay,- |
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AULDHAME |
Auldhame
Auldhame |
John R. Dale
Mr. Walker |
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[Situation] About 3/8 Mile West from Old Auldhame
A new farm house, offices, Thrashing mill, and the Hinds Cottages. attached is an excellent farm of land Occupied George Dale and proprietress Lady Harris, This dwelling and the old one are distinguished by the Country. - |
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ST BALDRED'S HOUSE (Ruin) |
St. Baldreds House (in Ruins)
St. Baldreds House (in Ruins) |
John Burn
Mr. George |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Mile N by W [North by West] from New Mains
The ruins of a house, traditionally [said] to have been the residence of St. Baldred the "Lothian Apostle". The greater [part] of the walls are entire, with other [detached] portions. How it got the name St. Baldreds House cannot properly be ascertained, as there is no written authority to prove, that he ever lived here, Immediately [West] of this old ruin, was situated a [burial] ground which agricultural improvements have made to disappear, leaving not the least vestige of it observable, It appears from the traditions of the locality that there was a village Convenient to this ruin when Auldhame was an independent parish, and ever it is Considered by some that the ruin may have been its Church, and not St Baldreds Mansion, |
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Parish of Whitekirk And Tynninghame
[Form 136
page 40 St. Baldred's House
Note. The opinion of the more intelligent
persons in the locality is that this ruin was
formerly the mansion house of Seacliffe, but
there is no account, written or traditional, to
confirm it. The name "St. Baldred's House"
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SCANDINAVIAN TEMPLE |
Scandinavian Temple
Scandinavian Temple
Scandinavian Temple |
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George Dale
John Burns |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Mile North from New Mains
[Description scored through] "see Remarks in the other side
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[Note] ? Remains of a Supposed Scandinavian Temple (old English) See Page 18
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Scandinavian Temple Continued - [information is scored out]
[Note in red] Captain James R.E. [Royal Engineers] has examined this Stone and considers the opinion, Concerning its being a temple, erroneous. From it Shape, Size, and Situation there is not sufficient reason to consider it of any importance
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OXROAD BAY |
Oxroad Bay
Oxroad Bay
Oxroad Bay |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N.N.W [North North West] from New Mains
A small rocky bay a little East of Tantallon Castle, from which Oxen carry Sea weed to the neighbouring farms for Manure. |
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THE GEGAN |
The Gegan
The Gegan
The Gegan |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile North from New Mains
A rock adjoining low water mark a little East of Oxroad Bay. part of which is seen at high water, - |
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THE CAR |
The Carr
The Carr
The Carr
The Car
The Car
The Car |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn
Alexander Howden
J.R. Dale
Chart of the Coast (in revenue office Dunbar) |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile N by E [North by East] from New Mains
A long narrow ridge of rocks opposite Seacliff House, Covered at spring Tides, except a small peaK, commonly called the Great Carr. -
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GREAT CAR |
Great Carr
Great Carr
Great Carr
Great Car
Great Car
Great Car |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn
Alexander Howden
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Chart of the Coast (in revenue office Dunbar) |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile N by E [North by East] from New Mains
A high rock observable at spring tides. Situated on the rocks Called "The Carr" on the North [West] end of these rocks, the Commissioners of Northern lights have erected a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height as a warning for Vessels to Keep off of The Car, |
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ST BALDRED'S BOAT |
St Baldred's Boat
St Baldred's Boat
St Baldred's Boat |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile N.N.E [North-North-East] from New Mains
A small rock outside low water mark seen only at low tides, It is traditionally said, St Baldred used it as a Boat, for Conveying [him] to and from the Bass Rock. |
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F. [Form] 136
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SEACLIFF HOUSE |
Seacliff House
Seacliff House
Sea Cliff
Seacliffe House
Seacliff
Sea Cliff |
Mr. Inglis
John Calder
Forrests Co. [County] map 1799
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1835
List of Ploughgates
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N. by E. [North by East] from New Mains
A neat and well Constructed house built in the modern style of Architecture and Surrounded by a well wooded demesne pleasantly situated on a rising eminence which Commands an extensive view of the shore and County of Fife. Occupier - Dalziel and property of Lady Harris. |
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SEACLIFF TOWER |
Seacliff Tower
Seacliff Tower |
Mr Inglis
John Caulder |
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Situation] About 1 Mile N.E. by N. [North-East by North] from New Mains
A small tower erected by the late proprietor Mr. Sligo, on a precipitous rock, to commemorate the ruin of an old house which formerly stood here called the Old Ha' [Hall] part of the walls of which are still remaining. |
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Site of GRAVE YARD [St Baldred's House] |
Site of Grave Yard
Site of Grave Yard |
Mr. Blyth
John R. Dale. |
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[Situation] About 2 Chains West of St. Baldreds Ho. [House]
On this spot there was found a Grave Yard supposed to [have] been attached to "St. Baldred's [House] It has been disused for many [years] and the site is now planted [with] wood. |
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THE RODGERS |
The Rodgers
The Rodgers
The Rodgers |
John Kelly
Andrew McLean
John Burn |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N. N. E [North North East] from New Mains
Three small rocks visible only at low tides, Situated on the eastside of the "The Car" outside low water line. |
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CAR ROCKS |
Carr Rocks
Carr Rocks
Carr Rocks
Car Rocks
Car Rocks
Car Rocks |
John Kelly
Andrew Mclean
John Burn
Alexander Howden
J. R. Dale
Chart of the Coast |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N. N. E [North-North-East] from New Mains
Ledges of low flat, rocks extending from the south end of "The Carr" to Seacliff Tower where they join the Scoughall Rocks, |
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WHITEKIRK COVERT |
Whitekirk Covert
Whitekirk Covert
Whitekirk Covert |
John Shepherd
John Burn
John Hood |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile S. W by W. [South West by West] from New Mains
A small plantation of fir and forests trees. on the North side of Whitekirk Hill, It was a Fox Covert previous to it being planted, and it still retains the name. |
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Form 136
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WHITEKIRK HILL |
Whitekirk Hill
Whitekirk Hill
Whitekirk Hill |
John Shepherd
John Hood
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. W. [South-West] from New Mains
A hill on the north west side of the Whitekirk Parish, adjoining to the Parish of North Berwick, partially Covered with small ledges of rocks and Furze. This hill and Lawhead are the two most prominent eminences in the Parish. - |
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PEFFER BURN |
Peffer Burn
Peffer Burn
Peffer Burn |
John Hood
Greenwood's Co. [County] map
Forrests Co [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S. E [South-East] from New Mains
A small stream flowing in a north easterly direction, from near Gilmerton Parish of Athelstaneford to the Firth of Forth a little east of Scoughall farm house. - |
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F. [Form] 136
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NEW MAINS |
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains |
John Hood
Rent receipt
Forrests Co [County] map
Greenwood's Co. [County] Map
John Shepherd
List of Ploughgates |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S by W. [South by West] from Seacliff House
A well built dwelling house with offices Thrashing mill and farm of land attached the property of Sir David Baird, and occupancy of John Hood, Farmer, |
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PILLMUIR BURN |
Pilmuir Burn
Pilmuir Burn
Pilmuir Burn
Pillmour Burn
Pillmour Burn
Pillmour Burn |
George R. Dale
John Wood
John Shepherd
Forrests Co. [County] map
Johnstons Co. [County] map
Mr. Walker |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. W. [North West] from New Mains
A small stream rises on the North West side of Gleghornie and flowing in a North-Easterly. direction till it enters Seacliff Demesne from which it runs in an Easterly Course by the Eastside of Scoughall farm house and falls into the sea immediately below it,
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Form 136
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OLD SCOUGHALL |
Old Scoughall
Old Scoughall
Old Scougal
Old Scougal |
John Hood
Mr. Dale
Forrests Co. [County] map
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N. E by N. [North East by North] from New Mains
A few Cottages on the farm of Scoughall Convenient to "Seacliff Tower". They are a part of the old farm Steading which stood here, and are now occupied by labourers property of Lady Harris. |
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PEFFERSIDE |
Peffer Foot
Peffer Foot
Peffer Side
Peffer Side
Pefferside
Pefferside |
George R. Dale
John Wood
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Johnston's Co. [County] map
J. R. Dale
James Hatton |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile E by S [East by South] from New Mains
A few small Cottages on the farm of Scoughall, and Situated on the north Side of the Peffer Burn from which it takes the name They are Occupied by labourers |
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Page in F. [Form] 136
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BEGGAR'S CAP |
Beggar's Cap
Beggar's Cap |
John R. Dale
James Hutton |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N. E. by. E. [North-East by East] from New Mains
A small triangular-shaped rock visible only at low-water, Situated on the foreshore of the farm of Scoughall. |
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SCOUGHALL ROCKS |
Scoughall Rocks
Scoughall Rocks |
John Hood
Mr. Dale |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N. E. [North East] from New Mains
Ledges of rocks immediately North east of Scoughall, and extending from Seacliff Tower to the foot of the Peffer Burn. They are Covered at spring Tides, |
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SCOUGHALL |
Scoughall
Scoughall
Scoughall
Scoughall
Scougal
Scougal |
John Hood
G. R. Dale
Rent receipt
List of Ploughgates
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile E. N. E. [East North East] from New Mains
A farm house, Offices. Thrashing mill, labourers Cottages, and farm attached, occupied by Mr Dale of Auldhame and the property of Lady Harris. |
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CHAPEL BRAE |
Chapel Brae
Chapel Brae
Chapel Brae |
J. R. Dale
Mr. Walker
James Hutton |
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[Situation] About 1/4 Mile South from Seacliff Tower
A sloping bank on the sea-coast a little north of the farm of Scoughall, through which a a road leading down to the shore passes. The tradition of the country says this object takes its name from a chapel which formerly stood in the vicinity. No vestige of this Chapel now remains. |
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BATHANS STRAND |
Bathan's Strand |
See Name List for Plan 6 C |
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[Situation] about 1/4 Mile N. E. [North East] by North from Tynningham Ho. [House]
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FRANCES CRAIG |
Frances Craig
Frances Craig
Frances Craig |
Mathew Buist
James Graham
Estate Map |
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[Situation] At the east side of Bathans Strand.
A shelving rock situated on Bathans Strand on the margin of the Low water mark, It is visible at Low Water |
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RAVENSHEUGH SANDS |
Ravensheugh Sands
Ravensheugh Sands
Ravensheugh Sands |
Mathew Buist
James Graham
Estate Map |
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[Situation] E. [East] Side of Lochhouses Links.
A short extent of Sandy beach Situated between Peffer Sands and Bathans Strand and adjoining Ravensheugh |
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PEFFER SANDS |
Peffer Sands
Peffer Sands
Peffer Sands |
Mathew Buist Esqr.
Mr. James Graham
Estate Map |
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A small portion of Sandy beach, between the high and low water mark on each side of the Peffer Burn. |
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LOCHHOUSES LINKS |
Lochhouses Links
Lochhouses Links
Lochhouses Links |
Mathew Buist Esqr.
Mr. James Graham
Estate Map |
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A tract of rough pasture-land extending along the Shore near Ravenshaugh Wood. It is rented by Mr. Walter Hood |
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CAIRN |
Cairn |
See Name List for Plan 5 B |
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[Situation] On the Summit of Whitekirk Hill
For Descriptive Remarks See Name List for Plan 5 B. |
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CAIRN |
Cairn |
See Name List for Plan 6 C |
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[Situation] About 26 Chains S E by S. [South East by South] of the E. [East] point of Frances Craig.
For descriptive Remarks see Name List for Plan 6C. |
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Parish of Whitekirk And Tynningham |
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TANTALLON CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Tantallon Castle (Ruin) |
Mr. Nelson Farmer Castleton
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School
Greenwoods Co. [County] map |
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A noble and celebrated ruin about 3 Miles East of North Berwick. It stands on on the top of a projecting. precipitous eminence. whose base is washed on three sides by the sea. And on the West where alone it was accessible. it was defended by two ditches of extraordinary depth. and by Very massively Constructed Towers. one of which only remains to be seen at the present time, The entrance was over a Drawbridge above the entrance there still remains Sculptured on a stone Shield, though now much effaced, the emblem of the Bloody Heart the well Known ensign of the Douglasses its early proud and powerful proprietors. The Castle in its outer Structure is still Comparatively entire but wholly unroofed and in a State of desolation. its interior is a labyrinth of broken Staircases, ruined Chambers with deep and dismal looking Subterranean dungeons. the Principal dungeon which has been only lately discovered is on the outside of the Castle at its N-West [North-West] angle and is Conjectured to be the Dungeon Keep of the Guardhouse. So strong was the Castle in position and [Continued] |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 North Berwick ph. [Parish] |
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TANTALLON CASTLE |
Tantallon Castle |
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Tantallon Castle (Continued)
So strong was the Castle in position and so skilful in Construction that previous to the invention of Gunpowder it defied every effort or Scheme for its reduction. Hence the saying. "Ding down Tantallan. mak a Brig to the Bass Rock" which means that it was as easy to make a Bridge to the Bass as to reduce Tantallon. The date of the Castle and the Circumstances of its erection are unKnown. It came into notice with the rising and bold fortunes of the family of Douglass who obtained the Barony of North Berwick on the accession of Robert 2nd. And during Centuries it was the Stronghold of their proud, domineering Earls. It was forfeited in 1455 and in 1479 it was given by James 3rd to Archibald 5th Earl of Angus the well known "Bell the Cat? The next Earl of Angus he who married the Queen mother of James 5th and having lost influence of the person and Councils of that Monarch shut himself up in Tantallon and defied for a time the whole hostile force of the Kingdom In 1528 the King came in person to reduce it and borrowed from the Castle of Dunbar to aid him in his operations two Cannons Called Thrawn-Mouthed Maw and her Marrow for the safe return of which he left some of his Nobles as hostages in Dunbar. Yet he was obliged to raise the siege but afterwards obtained possession of it by a Compromise with the Governor. It was taken after a short siege by Oliver Cromwell. And in 1639 was taken by the Covenanters from the Marquis of Douglass. In the beginning of the 18th Century the Castle and lands were sold by the Marquis afterwards Duke of Douglass to Lord President Dalrymple when the Castle till then habitable was dismantled and left to decay. It afterwards became a retreat for a desperate band of Smugglers as its dungeons afforded a safe shelter for them and their Contraband goods.
A curious Etymology of the name Tantallon is given traditionally. That two superintendants of the building of the Castle Thomas and Allan, obtained permission from its Lord to inscribe their names as Architects prominently on the walls in latin. The inscription stood thus Tam et Allan hence the name the country people give it Tam-t-allan. Tamtallan |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant] |
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HALFLAND BARNS |
Halfland Barns
Halfland Barns |
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School
Mr. Nelson Farmer Castleton |
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A few Cottages on the farm of Castleton. It had been at one time a farm steading but is now occupied by labourers it is the Property of Sir Hew Dalrymple |
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PIT SCHOOL |
Pit School
Pit School
Pit School |
John Burn Pit School
George Dale Farmer Auldhame
Mr. Nelson Farmer Castleton |
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A small house at Halfland Barns on the farm of Castleton Kept as a school house where Children of both Sexes are taught the ordinanary branches of an English education The average number of Children attending is about 30 Males and 20 Females The Masters salary is derived chiefly from the children with the exception of two Pounds yearly recd. [received] from Sir Hew Dalrymple together with a free house and Small Garden |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 Parish of North Berwick
[Note below Halfland Barns] Written |
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ST BALDRED'S WELL (Closed) |
St. Baldred's Well (Site of) |
John Burn Pit School
George Dale Auldhame
Mr. Nelson Castleton |
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A spring of excellent water which was on the boundary between North Berwick and White Kirk Parishes but since the boundary was changed by the Lords of the Soil on either Side agreed to give and take a little from each other and Run the boundary straight the well got to be in North Berwick Parish It supplies the farms of Castleton and Auldhame with water the original Well is covered over and Cannot be seen but there are pipes laid from it to Castleton Farm house. and immediately opposite to it at the Eastside of the boundary wall is a well supplied from the original by a pipe which is laid from one to the other |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
[Plan 3C Trace 1 -- Parish of North Berwick
[There is a Note] Written |
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SCANDINAVIAN TEMPLE |
Scandinavian Temple |
John Calder Gardener Seacliff Ho. [House]
George Dale Farmer Auldhame
John Burns Pit School |
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At the bottom of a Precipitous Rock near High Water mark And East of Auldhame is a large Stone resting on a Pile of Small Stones rudely put together which is said to be a Scandinavian Temple or Altar There is a Semicircular Cave at the bottom of aforementioned Rock extending inwards about five or Six yards supposed to be the Place where the Victims were bound previous to their being Sacrificed on the Alter. This cave was rudely paved by small flat Stones when discovered and Some of the Paving stones remain there still The late Proprietor of Seacliff Ho. [House] Mr. Sligo, who discovered the Temple Caused an iron Railing to be placed around the Cave in order to Keep the Temple from Molestation. Antiquaries from Edinburgh who Visited this Place gave it as their opinion that there was only another Temple in Scotland of the same description |
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List of Names collected by John Early ca [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1-- White Kirk ph. [Parish] |
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SEACLIFF HOUSE |
Seacliff House
Seacliff House |
Mr. Inglis Land Steward Seacliff House
John Calder Gardener Seacliff House |
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A neat And well constructed house built in the modern Style of Architecture And Surrounded by a Small well wooded Demesne. Pleasantly Situated on a Small eminence And Commanding an extensive View of the opposite Shore of fife. occupied by - Dalziel Esqr. And property of Lady Harriss |
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SEACLIFF TOWER |
Seacliff Tower |
Mr. Inglis Land Steward Seacliff House
John Calder Gardener Seacliff House |
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A Small Tower erected on the top of a Precipitous Rock N [North] East of Seacliff Ho. [House] It is said to be erected there by Mr. Sligo the late Proprietor in order to keep the ruin of an old House which formerly stood here in Commemoration and was called the Old Ha, or Hall Part of the wall still remain |
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List of Names collected by John Early ca [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 -- White Kirk ph. [Parish] |
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AULDHAME |
Auldhame
Auldhame
Auldhame |
George Dale Auldhame
John Burn Pit School
Rent Receipt |
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An old thatched house near St. Baldreds House and west of Seacliffe House it had been at one time a farm house but since the Present new farm House was built this was left to decay it is at present occupied by Farm labourers and by all appearances will shortly be a Ruin. A short distance S [South] West of this Place is the new farm house of Auldhame having suitable offices Thrashing mill and farm attached occupied by by George Dale Farmer and property of Lady Harriss. These two houses are generally called New Adam and Old Adam Adam being evidently a corruption of Auldhame |
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List of Names collected by John Early c a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 -- White Kirk ph. [Parish] |
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ST BALDRED'S HOUSE (Ruin) |
St Baldred's House
St Baldred's House |
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School
Mr. George Dale Farmer Auldhame |
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A ruin at Auldhame West of Seacliffe House, as to what it was there is no information can be Collected Concerning it. It however appears that there had been a Village here at the time when Auldhame was a Parish in itself Previous to the Reformation and Perhaps this may be the ruin of the Chapel however it appears to be a place of some note. The greater part of the walls of the building are still entire with other isolated portions of walls Convenient. how it got the name St. Baldred's House I could not ascertain for it is not Known that St. Baldred ever lived there immediately to the west of this was an old Burial ground but all traces of it have long since disappeared. as it got ploughed up from time to time |
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List of Names collected by John Early ca [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 -- White Kirk ph. [Parish] |
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OXROAD BAY |
Oxroad Bay |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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A Small Bay a short distance East of Tantallon Castle. It derives its name from oxen being used to carry Sea weed from this part of the Shore to the different Farms adjoining for the purpose of manuring the land |
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THE GEGAN |
The Gegan |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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A rock adjoining low water mark East of Oxroad Bay part of which is always to be Seen even at high tides |
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THE CARR |
The Carr |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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A long narrow ridge of rocks opposite Seacliff House, always Covered at high water except one Small portion which is called the Great Carr at the N [North] West end of those rocks immediately at low water mark is a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height erected by the Commissioners of Northern Lights for the purpose of warning boats or ships not to approach to near |
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GREAT CARR |
Great Carr |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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A long narrow ridge of rocks opposite Seacliff House, always Covered at high water except one Small portion which is called the Great Carr at the N [North] West end of those rocks immediately at low water mark is a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height erected by the Commissioners of Northern Lights for the purpose of warning boats or ships not to approach to near |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1-- White Kirk Parish |
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ST BALDRED'S BOAT |
St Baldred's Boat |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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A Small rock outside low water mark on the East side of The Carr Its not seen at high water It is said St. Baldred used it as a Boat for conveying him to and from the Bass Rock |
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THE RODGERS |
The Rodgers
The Rodgers
The Rodgers |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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Three Small Rocks outside low water mark on the East side of The Carr. They are not Visible at High water |
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CAR ROCKS |
Carr Rocks
Carr Rocks
Carr Rocks |
John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay
Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay
John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
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Ledges of low flat rocks extending from the South end of The Carr. to Seacliff Tower where they join the Scoughall Rocks |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1 -- White Kirk ph. [Parish] |
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GLEGHORNIE WOOD |
Gleghornie Wood
Gleghornie Wood |
John Shepherd Gleghornie
John Hood New Mains |
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About a Score of old trees which stand in the corner of a field on the farm of Gleghornie and a Short distance South of the farmhouse. They are pointed out as being of Historical notice on account of the residence of a professor Mair or Major being at one time Very Convenient to them. all traces of the house in which he lived have long since disappeared. It is said that he instructed John Knox in his reformed principles |
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NEW MAINS |
New Mains |
John Hood Farmer Newmains
Rent receipt
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799
Greenwoods map 1825
John Shepherd Gleghornie |
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A well constructed house with offices Thrashing mill and farm attached occupied by John Hood and property of Sir David Baird |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 2
Gleghornie Wood the Parish is North Berwick
New Mains Object -- House, Parish White Kirk |
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PILLMUIR BURN |
Pilmuir Burn
Pilmuir Burn |
John Hood Farmer New Mains
John Shepherd Farmer Gleghornie |
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A Small Stream which runs on the N W [North West] side of Gleghornie Farm house and flowing in a N E [North East] direction till it enters the demesne of Seacliff from which it runs in an easterly passing on the East side of Scoughall Farmhouse and falls into the Sea immediately below it, The name only applies to it from where it enters Seacliff demesne, to the Sea |
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GLEGHORNIE |
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie
Gleghornie |
John Shepherd Gleghornie
Rent recipt
John Hood New Mains
Forrest's Co. [County] Map 1799
Greenwoods Map 1825 |
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A farm house having suitable offices. Thrashing mill, which is worked by water power, and farm attached occupied by John Shepherd and property of Sir Hew. Darymple [Dalrymple] |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 2 -- Parish White Kirk
Pilmuir Burn Object - Stream
Gleghornie Object - House |
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PEFFER BURN |
Peffer Burn
Peffer Burn
Peffer Burn |
John Hood Farmer New Mains
Greenwoods Map
Forrests Map 1799 |
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A Small Stream which rises near Gilmerton in the Parish of Athelstaneford and flows in a N [North] East direction till it empties itself into the Sea East of Scoughall Farmhouse |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 2
Object Peffer Burn - Stream |
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WHITEKIRK COVERT |
White Kirk Covert
White Kirk Covert |
John Shepherd Gleghornie
John Hood New Mains |
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A Small plantation of Fir and Forest trees on the North Side of White Kirk Hill and 3/8 of a mile South of Gleghornie. It was, before its being planted kept as a Fox Covert and has since Retained the name |
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WHITEKIRK HILL |
White Kirk Hill
White Kirk Hill
White Kirk Hill |
John Hood Gleghornie
John Shepherd New Mains
Forrests Map 1799 |
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A hill on the N [North] West side of White Kirk Parish adjoining the Parish of North Berwick Partially covered with small ledges of rock and some Furze. This and Lawhead are the two most Considerable eminences in the Parish |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace -- Parish White Kirk
Whitekirk Covert Object - Wood |
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SCOUGHALL ROCKS |
Scoughall Rocks |
John Hood Farmer New Mains
John Kelly Fisherman Canty Bay |
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Ledges of low flat Rocks between High and Low Water mark And extending from Seacliff Tower to the Peffer Burn |
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OLD SCOUGHALL |
Old Scoughall
Old Scoughall |
John Hood New Mains
Mr. Dale Farmer Auldhame |
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A few Cottages on the farm of Scoughall Convenient to Seacliff Tower They are a part of the Old Farm steading which stood here at one time. they are occupied by labourers and are the property of Lady Harris |
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SCOUGHALL |
Scoughall |
John Hood Farmer New Mains
G. R. Dale Farmer Auldhame
Rent Receipt |
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A farm house with offices thrashing mill labourers Cottages and Farm attached of occupied by Mr. Dale of Auldhame and property of Lady Harris betwixt this and Old Scoughall near the Sea shore was an old Chapel all traces of which have been long ago disappeared. |
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List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1-- Parish White Kirk
Scoughall Rocks Object - Rock
Old Scoughall and Scoughall Object - House |
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SCANDINAVIAN TEMPLE |
Scandinavian Temple.
Scandinavian Temple. |
John R. Dale Esq. Scoughall
Mr. Wallace Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Whitekirk |
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This object was discovered by George Sligo Esq. late proprietor of Seacliff about 15 years ago when making a road past the place. It is a large rough Stone or portion of a rock which appears to have fallen from the precipiece at the base of which it now is. when discovered it was examined by Mr. Sligo & Some Antiquaries from Edinburgh. who said it is a "Scandinavian Temple". It is not well known in the Country by the above designation, and the Authorities here given say that it cannot be clearly proven to have ever been a Temple of any description. |
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List of Names collected by Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1
[Signed ] Robert Miller c.a [Civilian Assistant] |
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BEGGAR'S CAP |
Beggar's Cap |
John R Dale Scoughall
James Hutton Canty Bay |
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A Small rock Situated on the Sea coast of the farm of Scoughall, and only visible at low Water |
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CHAPEL BRAE |
Chapel Brae |
John R Dale Scoughall
James Hutton Canty Bay
Mr. Walker Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Whitekirk |
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A Small sloping bank on the Sea coast of the farm of Scoughall. over which a road passes leading down to the Sea Shore. - The traditions of the Country Says this brae takes its name from the circumstance that a Chapel once Stood near it. There is no remains of this chapel, nor its Site Cannot be shown - nothing can be learned in the Country Concerning the founder, the date or history of the above chapel. |
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List of Names collected by Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 3 - Parish Tyninghame
Beggar's Cap Object - A rock
[Signed] Robert Miller |
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SITE OF GRAVE YARD [St Baldred's House] |
Site of Grave Yard
Site of Grave Yard |
Mr. Blythe Canty Bay
John R. Dale Esq. Scoughall |
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Site of a grave yard which is Supposed to have been attached to St. Baldreds House. This grave yard has long since gone into disuse and is now planted with trees. The Site is now undefined |
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[List of Names collected by] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3 C Trace 1
[Signed ] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
15th August 1853
Signed] Henry James Cap. [Captain] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
20 August 1853. |
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Co [COUNTY] HADDINGTON
[Small Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [Manuscript] STORE SOUTHAMPTON 20 JUL. 91 [and below] 19 4 92
PLAN 3 C
Names of Parishes -- Pages
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