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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALLINCRIEFF T.P. | Ballincrieff T.P. [Turnpike] Ballincrieff T.P. [Turnpike] Ballincrieff T.P. [Turnpike] Ballincrief |
George Reid George Paterson Co. [County] Map (Johnstons) Forrest Co. Map |
004 | [situation] About 1 3/4 miles E [East] by S [South] from Gosford House A turnpike gate, having a small cottage attached for the accommodation of the keeper. |
| BALLINCRIEFF | Ballincrieff Ballincrieff Ballincrieff Ballincrief Ballencrieff Ballencrief Balncrieff Balncrief |
George Reid George Paterson Johnston's Co. [County] Map Co. [County] Map 1799 Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1837 Fullarton's Gazeteer Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol 6 p. [page] 547 Chalmer's Caledonia vol. [volume] 2 p. [page] 521 |
004 | [situation] About 2 miles E [East] by S [South] from Gosford House A plain built mansion house erected in 1686, it is 3 stories high in middling repair, and it is the occasional residence of Lord Elibank. Adjacent is a farm house, offices and a few cottages also known by the same name. The property of Lord ElibanK. |
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Parish of Aberlady
Ballincrieff [note] There was an hospital or religious establishment at Ballencrief in ancient times (see Chalmers Caledonia) but no trace of the building could now be found. Corpl. [Corporal] Mason R.S. &.M. [Royal Sappers & Miners] has made inquiry in the neighbourhood but got no information respecting it.
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