Fife and Kinross-shire volume 09

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/13/9/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Kinglassie 31 B Names of Objects -- Pages Ph. [Parish] of Kinglassie -- 3 Balgreggie Craig -- 4 Bankhead -- 7 Blythe's Tower --17 Blackstone -- 22 Bowhouse -- 23 Ballfield Plantation-- 25 Bore Well -- 25 Back Well -- 27 Craigside Plantation--4 Church -- 5 Clunie Colliery -- 16 Clunie Mains -- 17 Clunie Den -- 18 Clunie Bridge -- 18 Cluniebridge -- 18 Dogtown -- 24 Den Wells -- 26 Danish Camps -- 29 East Finglassie -- 8 East Goatmilk --14 Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway -- 20 East Lodge -- 28 Free Church -- 6 Fosterlonden Plantation -- 16 Finmount -- 22 Fosterton -- 28 Glebe -- 5 Goatmilk Hills -- 14 Greenhead -- 25 Greenhead Check T.P. -- 26 Hen Haugh -- 3 Hawthorn Cottage -- 13 Heather Inn -- 21 Inchdairnie House -- 8 Inchdairniemuir Plantation -- 19 Kinglassie -- 16 Lochty Bridge -- 19 Lochty Burn -- 28 Muirton -- 4 Manse -- 6 Manse -- 6 Muirside -- 19 Maukinrich Plantation -- 20 Nether Stenton -- 15 Post Office -- 5 Parknook Bridge -- 9 Parknook -- 13 Panny Well -- 15 Pitlochie -- 24 Powstank Well -- 27 Redwalls Hill -- 21 Redwalls -- 23 River Ore -- 25 Sauchie Burn -- 9 Satan's Castle -- 10 Standing Stone -- 10 Sauchie Bridge -- 14 Stenton -- 15 School -- 26 Finglassin's Well -- 30 The Barns -- 8 The Common -- 13 The New Houses -- 12 The Den Bridge -- 17 The Flowers of May -- 22 West Finglassie -- 3 West Goatmilk -- 7 West Lodge -- 7 Whinnyhall -- 9 White Hill -- 21 Inchdairnie Park -- 12 School -- 13
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OS1/13/9/3 HEN HAUGH Hen Haugh Hen Haugh Hen Haugh Mr J Goodall Mr Sang Mr A Goodall 031 [Situation] 1½ Miles S. by E. [South by East] of Kinglassie A flat piece of ground on the South bank of the River Ore about ¼ of a mile West of Clunie Bridge
OS1/13/9/3 WEST FINGLASSIE West Finglassie West Finglassie West Finglassie West Finglassie West Finglassie West Finglassie Property Plans Mr Sang Messrs Goodall Revds. [Reverends] J Spears & J Johnson Mr Ireland tenant New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 031 [Situation] 1¾ Miles E. by N. [East by North] of Kinglassie A good farmhouse and outbuildings attached, occupied by Mr Ireland. The property of Mr Balfour of Balbirnie. I have been informed by Mr Ireland, the tenant, that a dagger of Antique Appearance was found in the draw well north of the steading about 30 years ago. It measured 1½ feet long, having a wooden handle, partially overlaid with brass. Mr Ireland supposes that the well in which it was found must have been closed for centuries previously. Mention is also made in the New Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account] of the Parish, of this Circumstance.
OS1/13/9/3 KINGLASSIE Ph. [Parish] of Kinglassie [Situation] Near the centre of the County See Plan 24C. For the descriptive Remarks of this parish see Name book for Plan 24C.
OS1/13/9/3 [page] 3 Plan 31 B Kinglassie Parish [Note] Haugh, Low lying flat ground. Jamieson [Note] Kinglassie, Sigifying the termination of the Gray land or Mixed bog New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
OS1/13/9/4 BALGREGGIE CRAIGS Balcreggie Craigs Balgreggie Craigs Balgreggie Craigs Blagreggie Craigs Pitlochie Craigs Messrs Goodall D Wylie A Henderson W Kilgour Pitlochie Mr Sang 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles S. [South] of Kinglassie A ledge of precipitous rocks on the South Side of the Ballfield Plantn. [Plantation] and extending westwards near Balgreggie from whence they derive their name
OS1/13/9/4 MUIRTON Muirton Muirton Muirton Muirtown Muirtown Muirton Property Plan with tenant Mr Sang Messrs Goodall Fraser's Co. [County] Map Ploughgate list Voters list 031 [Situation] 2 Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A good farm house and offices occupied by Mr David Scott. The property of Col [Colonel] Ferguson, Raith
OS1/13/9/4 CRAIGSIDE PLANTATION Craigside Plantation Craigside Plantation Craigside Plantation Messrs Goodall Mr Sang David Wylie 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles S. [South] of Kinglassie A Small mixed Plantation adjoining Balgreggie Craigs
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OS1/13/9/5 CHURCH [parish] Church Church Church Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] In the town of Kinglassie A small oblong building situated in a Grave Yard. it is the Parish Church of Kinglassie, and of very plain appearance, it has been often repaired. date of erection unknown.
OS1/13/9/5 GLEBE [Kinglassie] Glebe Glebe Glebe Property Map Mr Sang J Goodall 031 [Situation] On the West side of Kinglassie Three small enclosures connected with the parish church and lying quite close to the Manse
OS1/13/9/5 POST OFFICE [Kinglassie] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr Kilgour Name Board Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson 031 [Situation] in the town of Kinglassie A Bakers Shop in the village of Kinglassie, used as a Post Office the letters are carried to and from Kirkcaldy by a foot postman being a branch of the Kirkcaldy office
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OS1/13/9/6 FREE CHURCH [Kinglassie] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Ireland 031 [Situation] In the town of Kinglassie A neat building at the east end of the Village of Kinglassie. erected by the members of the Free Church denomination to be used as a place for worship, in the year 1845.
OS1/13/9/6 MANSE [Free Church, Kinglassie] Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] In the town of Kinglassie A handsome building situated near the Free Church. The residence of the Free Church Minister. Mr John Spears.
OS1/13/9/6 MANSE [parish, Kinglassie] Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Lang 031 [Situation] In the town of Kinglassie A small building in good repair Situated near the established Church occupied by the Minister of the above church
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OS1/13/9/7 WEST GOATMILK West Goatmilk West Goatmilk West Goatmilk West Goatmilk Wester Goatmilk Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Mr Sang Mr Ireland Voters List 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A good farmhouse and offices at the south foot of Goatmilk Hills, occupied by Mr William Leslie
OS1/13/9/7 BANKHEAD Bankhead Bankhead Bankhead Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Mr Sang 031 [Situation] ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A good farm house and offices on the public road from Kinglassie to Leslie
OS1/13/9/7 WEST LODGE [Inchdairnie House] West Lodge West Lodge West Lodge Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Mr. Ireland Mr. David Wylie 031 [Situation] ¾ Mile W. by N. [West by North] of Kinglassie A very neat lodge at the western entrance to Inchdairnie House
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OS1/13/9/8 INCHDAIRNIE HOUSE Inchdairnie House Inchdairnie House Inchdairnie House Inchdairnie House Mr Sang Property Plans Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Ireland 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A large and exceeding handsome Structure in the Elizabethan Style of Architecture. Surrounded with plantations and ornamental grounds of small extent. It is the residence of Roger Sinclair Aytoun Esqr.
OS1/13/9/8 THE BARNS The Barns The Barns The Barns Property Plans Mr Sang David Wylie 031 [Situation] 1¼ Miles N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A few houses consisting of a laundry and labourers cottages in connection with Inchdairnie House
OS1/13/9/8 EAST FINGLASSIE East Finglassie East Finglassie East Finglassie Property Plans Mr Sang Mr Ireland 031 [Situation] 2 Miles E. by N. [East by North] of Kinglassie A good farmhouse And offices having a thrashing mill worked with water power, the property of Mr Balfour of Balbirnie. Formerly an old mansion House existed near the present steading - occupied by a member of the Douglas family - not worthy of notice on the plans.
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OS1/13/9/9 WHINNYHALL Whinnyhall Whinnyhall Whinnyhall Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears 031 [Situation] ⅜ Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Kinglassie A ordinary farmhouse with offices, the property of Mr Balfour of Balbirnie
OS1/13/9/9 SAUCHIE BURN Sauchie Burn Sauchie Burn Sauchie Burn Sauchie Burn Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Kilgour, Pitlochie 031 [Situation] Running eagerly to its junction with Lochty Burn W. [West] of Kinglassie A very Small Stream having its Source in Boglochty on the adjt. [adjacent] Plan and runs in an easterly direction by Parknook and unites with Lochty Burn about 1/4 of a mile East of Kinglassie
OS1/13/9/9 PARKNOOK BRIDGE Parknook Bridge Parknook Bridge Parknook Bridge Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] ⅜ Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A Small Bridge of one Arch over Sauchie Burn near Parknook. It is a County Bridge
OS1/13/9/9 [page] 9 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish [Note] Whinny - Abounding with Furze [Note] Sauchie - Abounding with Willows. Jamieson
OS1/13/9/10 SATAN'S CASTLE Satan's Castle Satan's Castle Satan's Castle Satan's Castle Mr Sang Mr Anderson Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Kilgour, Pitlochie 031 A Cottage house at the west end of the Village of Kinglassie very well Known by this name. It had its origin in a former family who resided there being very noisy and addicted to bad habits, their charitable neighbours consequently dedicated it to his Satanic Majesty. Although being well known the Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson, thinKing it merely a byname and that not very flattering, is of the opinion it should not be noticed on the Plans
OS1/13/9/10 STANDING STONE [Dogtown] Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Mr Ireland, E. Finglassie 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A pillar of hewn stone, having Some undifinable devices Carved on two of its narrowest Sides, in a field north of Dogtown. Understood by the Gentlemen quoted, to have been erected by the Danes, to Commemorate Some illustrious warrior, who fell there. "A pillar of hewn stone, 4ft [feet] 9 in [inches] in height above the Soil in which it is embossed. 7½ in [inches] broad & 11 in [inches] thick, has from time immemorial stood upon the farm of Dogtown. Antiquarians have Conjectured that this Column was set up by the Danes to commemorate the exploits of some illustrious warrior, who had fallen on this spot during an engagement consequent upon their hostile invasion of Fife in the reign of Constantine II. While others have Supposed that it was reared by the Scots to perpetuate their successful resistance of the foreign foe who had encamped on both sides of the Leven." New Statistical Account
OS1/13/9/10 [page] 10 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish [faint note on page] "Set up by the Danes to commemorate commemorate exploits of
OS1/13/9/11 [page] 11 Standing Stone continued "There is not far from the place where a battel was struck, in a BanK to the South of Doctan in Kinglassie Parish, a pillar of hewn Stone set in a pedestal; it is about five or six foot high, one foot thick and two broad: the broad faces of it are to the East and the West, and the figures are upon the side of it towards the East. The upmost part of it seems to have been for a beasts head prominent; below it is the figure of a man on Horse back, with like a scrol above him; tis but a small figure; The North, South, and West sides have upon them only some ornamental Carving; Its much defaced by the weather, and torn in the top; no vestige of any letter could be discerned upon it. This is certainly Danish, and seems to have been set up when some chief Commander was killed, whither at this battel or another which hapened afterwards near Kinghorn, is uncertain. Sibbald Fife & Kinross page 34.
OS1/13/9/12 THE NEW HOUSES The New Houses The New Houses The New Houses Mr J. Goodall Mr Lang Mr Maule, Kinglassie 031 [Situation] 2 Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A row of one story cottages occupied by colliers engaged in Clunie Colliery. The houses are not very new as the name implies.
OS1/13/9/12 INCHDAIRNIE PARK Inchdairnie Park Inchdairnie Park Inchdairnie Park Inchdairnie Park Inchdarnie Park Inchdarnie Park Inchdairnie Mr Lang Property Plans Revd. [Reverned] A. Johnson Mr Ireland Mr Black, Factor Kirkcaldy Mr Brown, Teacher Scottish Directory 031 This name includes the ornamental grounds around Inchdairnie House. They are beautifully studded with trees.
OS1/13/9/12 [page] 12 The New Houses [note] Copied from Examiners Remarks
OS1/13/9/13 PARKNOOK Parknook Parknook Parknook Parknook Park Neuk Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr J. Goodall Ploughgate List 031 [Situation] ⅜ Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A poor farm house the property of Mr Balfour of Balbirnie
OS1/13/9/13 THE COMMON The Common The Common The Common Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] ⅜ Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A row of Cottages inhabited by the feuars of a Common which has been divided; it is Situated on the By. [Boundary] between the Parhs. [Parishes] of Kinglassie and Auchterderran
OS1/13/9/13 HAWTHORN COTTAGE Hawthorn Cottage Hawthorn Cottage Hawthorn Cottage Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] ⅝ Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A small Cottage house, South of the Common
OS1/13/9/13 SCHOOL [Kinglassie] School School School Mr Brown Teacher Mr Greig Kinglassie Mr Maule Kinglassie 031 [Situation] In the Village of Kinglassie This is the Parochial School for Kinglassie, in which are taught the Rudiments of a Classical education Present Teacher Mr Brown.
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OS1/13/9/14 SAUCHIE BRIDGE Sauchie Bridge Sauchie Bridge Sauchie Bridge Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang 031 [Situation] ⅜ Mile S. [South] of Kinglassie A Small Bridge of one arch over Sauchie Burn and is a County Bridge
OS1/13/9/14 GOATMILK HILLS Goatmilk Hills Goatmilk Hills Goatmilk Hills Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Ireland, East Finglassie 031 [Situation] 1¼ Miles N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie Two Small hills, north of West & East Goatmilk, both of which are partially planted, both are rocky on the western Sides.
OS1/13/9/14 EAST GOATMILK East Goatmilk East Goatmilk East Goatmilk East Goatmilk Goatmilk Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang Property Plans New Sta. Acct. [Statistical Account] 031 [Situation] 1¼ Miles N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie Cottages houses occupied by the farm Servants of Mr Leslie, West Goatmilk, it has been formerly a farm house
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OS1/13/9/15 STENTON Stenton Stenton Stenton Stenton Over Stenton Mr Sang Property Plan Revd. [Revernd] J. Spears Revd. [ Reverend] A. Johnson Voters' list 031 [Situation] 2⅜ Miles E. [East] by N. [North] of Kinglassie A good farm house having extensive outbuildings attached the property of the Earl of Rothes.
OS1/13/9/15 NETHER STENTON Nether Stenton Nether Stenton Nether Stenton Mr Sang Voters list Messrs. Goodall 031 [Situation] About 2⅜ Miles East by N. [North] of Kinglassie A farm house and offices having a threshing Mill attached propelled by water power
OS1/13/9/15 PANNY WELL Panny Well Panny Well Panny Well Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson 031 [Situation] At the Village of Kinglassie A well at the east end of the Village of Kinglassie
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OS1/13/9/16 CLUNIE COLLIERY Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Cluny Colliery Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall Mr Ireland East Finglassie Lease of Mr Goodall Lease of Mr Goodall 031 [Situation] 1⅜ Miles S. [South] by [East] of Kinglassie An extensive Coalfield, comprising the whole of the lands of Clunie, now the property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Raith, and leased from the proprietor by Messrs Goodall, Coalden, who carry on the Mining operations. The Coal found is termed Parrot Coal, and is partially Common in the surrounding neighbourhood
OS1/13/9/16 KINGLASSIE [village] Kinglassie Kinglassie Kinglassie Kinglassie Revd. [Reverend] John Spears Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall 031 [Situation] 1⅛ Miles W.[West] by S. [South] of Auchdairnie House A small village chiefly composed of poor cottages occupied by weavers, labourers etc. It contains the Parish Church, Manse and a Small handsome building erected by the Members of the Free Kirk denomination, with a manse adjacent. There is also a Parochial School, Post office and a few Spirit licensed houses.
OS1/13/9/16 FOSTERTONDEN PLANTATION Fostertonden Plantation Fostertonden Plantation Fostertonden Plantation Fostertonden Plantation Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr Hardie, Wester Strathore J.L. Gow, Factor Raith House 031 [Situation] 2 Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A hollow on the South Side of the River Ore, near Fostertown Farmstead - thickly planted with mixed wood. The property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson Raith.
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OS1/13/9/17 CLUNIE MAINS Clunie Mains Clunie Mains Clunie Mains Clunie Mains Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson (Kinglassie) Frasers Co. [County] Map 031 [Situation] 1½ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie An excellent farm Stead situated on the public road from KirKcaldy to Leslie and a Short distance north of Cluniebridge, the property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson, Raith House.
OS1/13/9/17 THE DEN BRIDGE The Den Bridge The Den Bridge The Den Bridge Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall 031 [Situation] 2 Miles S. [South] by E. [East] of Kinglassie A Small Stone Bridge of one Arch over a Small Burn which runs through Clunie Den. Situated on the public road a Short distance west of Gunhead, and is a Co. [County] Bridge
OS1/13/9/17 BLYTHE'S TOWER Blythes Tower Blythes Tower Blythes Tower Blythes Folly Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears, Kinglassie Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson, Kinglassie Mr Kilgour, Pitlochie 031 [Situation] About ½ Mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A square tower built of rough WhinStone. Situated on a considerable eminence, it was erected in the year 1812, for obtaining views of the Sea and surrounding Country. The sudden death of the proprietor (Mr Blythe) caused it to be left in an unfinished state to the present time. It is popularly termed "Blythes Folly" by the inhabitants, being considered by them an unwise undertaking.
OS1/13/9/17 [page] 17 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish [Note] Clunie is the modern orthography of the old celtic word Cluaine, which signifies a green pasture between Woods, Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. [Note] Den, A hollow, Jameson.
OS1/13/9/18 CLUNIE DEN Clunie Den Clunie Den Clunie Den Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall 031 [Situation] 1⅞ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A hollow partly planted through which flows a small Burn bearing no name
OS1/13/9/18 CLUNIE BRIDGE Clunie Bridge Clunie Bridge Clunie Bridge Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall 031 [Situation] 1⅝ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A good Stone Bridge of one Arch over the River Ore at Cluniebridge on the Turnpike road from KirKcaldy to Kinglassie and Leslie, etc. it is a Co. [County] Bridge.
OS1/13/9/18 CLUNIEBRIDGE Cluniebridge Cluniebridge Cluniebridge Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall 031 [Situation] About 1⅝ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A few houses, Situated on the public road from KirKcaldy to Leslie, occupied by Colliers and farm labourers. It contains a Smiths shop. from its proximity to Clunie Bridge it has recd. [received] the same name.
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OS1/13/9/19 INCHDAIRNIEMUIR PLANTATION Inchdairniemuir Plantation Inchdairniemuir Plantation Inchdairniemuir Plantation Mr Sang, Land Surveyor Kirkcaldy Messrs J. and A. Goodall Coalden Mr David Wylie Gamekeeper Inchdairnie 031 [Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A long Fir Plantation the property of R.S. Ayton Esqr. and Col. [Colonel] Ferguson M.P. [Member of Parliament]. previously to its being planted the ground bore the name of Inchdairnie Muir.
OS1/13/9/19 LOCHTY BRIDGE Lochty Bridge Lochty Bridge Lochty Bridge Lochty Bridge Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Mr David Wylie Mr Ireland, East Finglassie 031 [Situation] ⅞ Mile E. [East] of Kinglassie A Small County Bridge of one Arch over Lochty Burn on the Turnpike Road from KirKcaldy to Kinglassie
OS1/13/9/19 MUIRSIDE Muirside Muirside Muirside Muirside Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Property Plans Frasers Co. [County] Map 031 [Situation] 1 Mile E. [East] by S. [South] of Kinglassie A row of Cottages on Inchdairnie estate, occupied by a Gamekeeper and other servants engaged on the property
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OS1/13/9/20 MAUKINRICH PLANTATION Maukinrich Plantation Maukinrich Plantation Maukinrich Plantation Mr. David Wylie Mr. J. Henderson Gamekeeper, Balgeggie Messrs. Goodall 031 [Situation] 1½ miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A Fir Plantation on the South side of Inchdairnie muir Plantation to which it is united. The name has been derived from an abundance of Hares frequenting the place, the word "Maukin" signifying (in Scotland) a hare.
OS1/13/9/20 KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 4) Kirkcaldy District Trust (No.4) Kirkcaldy District Trust (No.4) Road Map Schedule 031 This road commences at Whytes Causeway passing thro' [through] Hayfield Chapel & Cluniebridge to Leslie It is kept in good repair.
OS1/13/9/20 EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Cos. [Company's] Time Tables Mr. Walsh S M [Station Master] Thornton Junction Railway Guide Act of Parliament Mr. Steele, Station Master Dysart. 031 [Situation] Passing Clunie bridge. A small well constructed Railway which branches off at Thornton junction on the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway to join the Stirling and Dunfermline Railway. A Telegraph is in course of construction on this line.
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OS1/13/9/21 REDWALLS HILL Redwells Hill Redwells Hill Redwells Hill Redwells Hill Redwells Hill Redwalls Hill Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] John Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson Mr D. Galloway Finmount Mr Goodall Coalden Name Book 31A 031 [situation] ½ mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A ridge of high ground, north of the village of Kinglassie. Chiefly pasture land, on the Summit is Situated Blythe's Tower
OS1/13/9/21 WHITE HILL White Hill White Hill White Hill Mr. Sang Rev. [Reverend] A. Johnson Messrs. Goodall 031 [situation] ½ mile N. [North] of Kinglassie An eminence east of Redwells Hill, a portion of which is grown over with Furze.
OS1/13/9/21 HEATHER INN Heather Inn Heather Inn Heather Inn Mr. Sang Messrs. Goodall Rev. [Reverend] A. Johnson 031 [situation] ¾ N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A Cottage on the public road from Kinglassie to Auchmuir Bridge and Leslie etc. At one time it had a Spirit licence and Still Retains the name which it then bore.
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OS1/13/9/22 THE FLOWERS OF MAY The Flowers of May The Flowers of May The Flowers of May Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson 031 [situation] ⅞ mile N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A Small farm Stead on the road from Kinglassie to Auchmuir Bridge. it has a small threshing mill propelled by water
OS1/13/9/22 BLACKSTONE Blackstone Blackstone Blackstone Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson 031 [situation] ¾ mile N.E. [North East] of Kinglassie A good Cottage house divided into two tenements. Situated at the junction of two roads one of which leads eastwards to Leslie.
OS1/13/9/22 FINMOUNT Finmount Finmount Finmount Finmount Finmonth Mr Galloway, occupier Mr Sang Rev'd [Reverend] A Johnson Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears Frasers Co. [County] Map 031 [situation] ¼ mile N. [North] of Kinglassie A farmstead Situated on an eminence north of the Village of Kinglassie, occupied by Mr D Galloway
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OS1/13/9/23 REDWALLS Redwells Redwells Redwells Redwells Redwells Redwells Redwalls Redwalls Redwalls Redwells Redwells Redwalls Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Mr Sang Voters List Messrs Goodall Mr Anderson Mason Kinglassie North British Advertiser Ploughgate list Mr Lister proprietor Edinburgh Mr. William Maule, Innkeeper Kinglassie Mr. Anderson, Brewer Kinglassie See Name book for 31A. 031 [situation] ⅜ Mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A good farm Stead at the foot of Redwells Hill the property of Mr Lister, Edinburgh. This name is sometimes called Redwalls but is evidently a corruption of Redwells the latter word being pronounced in this place as if written "Redwalls". I have been informed by some of those whose names are quoted that the name Redwells has been derived from Wells which have been on the farm, the water of which was of a Reddish Colour.
OS1/13/9/23 BOWHOUSE Bowhouse Bowhouse Bowhouse Bowhouse Mr Sang Property Plans Voters list Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson 031 [situation] ¾ mile S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A good farm house and offices the property of Mr Balfour, Balbirnie
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OS1/13/9/24 PITLOCHIE Pitlochie Pitlochie Pitlochie Pitlochie Pitlochie Property Plans Mr Sang Messrs. Goodall Revd [Reverend] A Johnson Revd [Reverend] J Spears 031 [situation] ⅞ mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Kinglassie A good farm stead the property of Mr Balfour of Balbirnie there is a pond in the neighbourhood from which most probably it has taken its name.
OS1/13/9/24 DOGTOWN Dogtown Dogtown Dogtown Dogtown Dogton Dogton Dogtown Property Plans Mr Sang Ploughgate list Mr Ballingal. Factor Sweetbank Voters list Frasers Co. [county] Map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 031 [situation] 1 mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Kinglassie A good farmstead and offices Situated north of Pitlochie, the property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Raith. Mr James Watt is the present tenant.
OS1/13/9/24 BALLFIELD PLANTATION Ballfield Plantation Ballfield Plantation Ballfield Plantation Ballfield Plantation Craigs Plantation Mr D Wylie G Keeper [Game Keeper] Mr A Henderson G Keeper [Game Keeper] Mr J Anderson Mason Kinglassie Mr Ireland. E [East] Finglassie Mr Kilgour Pitlochie 031 [situation] 1 mile S. [South] of Kinglassie A mixed Plantation of the South Side of which is a ledge of very precipitous rocks Known as Balgreggie Craigs. In the place where this planting now stands the Shepherds of the Surrounding commons used formerly to assemble annually and celebrate their anniversaries with games and feasting the game played with a ball appears to have been the most popular as the place to the present day is Known as the "Ball field"
OS1/13/9/24 [page] 24 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish
OS1/13/9/25 RIVER ORE River Ore River Ore River Ore River Ore River Ore Water of Ore Orr Water H Crichton Esq Writer Edinburgh. Messrs Todd & Gibson Writers Kirkcaldy Mr Douglas. KirKcaldy John Fergus Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament] Mr Sang. Land Surveyor KirKcaldy Property Plans Frasers Co [County] Map 031 [situation] Running Easterly past Cluniebridge A small crooked River rising in the Vicinity of Lochore from which it derives its name. It runs in an easterly direction and unites with the River Leven about ½ a mile above Cameron Bridge
OS1/13/9/25 BORE WELL Bore Well Bore Well Bore Well Messrs Goodall Mr Sang Mr Blair, Clunie Colliery. 031 [situation] 1⅝ miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A good Spring Well near the Railway at Clunie bridge formed while boring for Coal from which it has taken its name
OS1/13/9/25 GREENHEAD Greenhead Greenhead Greenhead Messrs Goodall Mr Sang James Goodall 031 [situation] 2 miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A row of Cottages and School house, the Cottages are occupied by Colliers employed in the Clunie Colliery this is quite a modern name and is not generally known as yet.
OS1/13/9/25 [page] 25 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish
OS1/13/9/26 GREENHEAD CHECK T.P. Greenhead Check (Bar) Greenhead Check (Bar) Greenhead Check (Bar) Mr Sang Mr J Goodall Mr A Goodall 031 [situation] 2 miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A Small house on the Turnpike Road from KirKcaldy to Kinglassie, Leslie etc. used as a check Bar.
OS1/13/9/26 SCHOOL [Greenhead] School School School Mr Sang Mr J Goodall Mr A Goodall 031 [situation] 2 miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie A Small Schoolhouse at Greenhead for the instruction of the Male and female children of the Colliery. The teacher is allowed a house and coal free of expense
OS1/13/9/26 DEN WELLS Den Wells Den Wells Den Wells Mr J Goodall Mr M. Blair Mr A Goodall 031 [situation] Nearly 2 miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie Two Spring Wells, Situate in Clunie Den, hence the name
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OS1/13/9/27 BACK WELL Back Well Back Well Back Well Mr Maule. Innkeeper Kinglassie Mr Anderson. Brewer Kinglassie Mr Anderson. Mason Kinglassie 031 [situation] At the South Side Kinglassie A small spring well at the South Side of Kinglassie Village
OS1/13/9/27 POWSTANK WELL Powstank Well Powstank Well Powstank Well Powstank Well Mr Anderson Mason Mr Maule Mr Anderson Mr P. Thompson Kinglassie 031 [situation] In Kinglassie Village A well adjoining the Graveyard from which runs a Small Stream. It has this name on account of its proximity to the burying ground under which the water is supposed to pass.
OS1/13/9/27 [page] 27 Plan 31B Kinglassie Parish [Note] Pow A pond or Slow moving rivulet Stank A Pool or Pond Jameson Redwell [note] Copied in Page 19
OS1/13/9/28 EAST LODGE [Inchdairnie House] East Lodge East Lodge East Lodge Mr Ireland Mr D. Wylie Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson 031 [situation] 1¼ Miles E. [East] by N. [North] of Kinglassie A neat lodge at the eastern entrance to Inchdairnie House
OS1/13/9/28 LOCHTY BURN Lochty Burn Lochty Burn Lochty Burn Mr Ireland Revd. [Reverend] J Spears Revd. [Reverend] A Johnson 031 [situation] Passing through Kinglassie This Stream has its source in Boglochty in the Parh. [Parish] of Ballingry, Running in an eastern direction thro' [through] the Parh. [Parish] of Kinglassie, and falls into the Ore about ½ a mile below the road that leads from KirKcaldy to New Inn.
OS1/13/9/28 FOSTER TON Fosterton Fosterton Fosterton Forrestertown Fosterton Mr Hardie Wester Strathore Mr J. Goodall Mr Sang. Frasers Co. [County] Map John L. Gow Esqr Factor 031 [situation] 3 miles S. E. [South East] of Kinglassie A good Steading Situated near the River Ore, occupied by Mr Hutchison, Kirkcaldy.
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OS1/13/9/30 FINGLASSINS WELL Finglassins Well Finglassins Well Finglassins Well Finglassins Well Revd [Reverend] W. Spears Mr Galloway Mr Anderson A. Greigg Kinglassie 031 [situation] 10 chains N. [North] of Kinglassie A Spring Well at the foot of a brae, a short distance North of Kinglassie, from which flows a Small Stream that Supplies part of the inhabitants with water.
OS1/13/9/30 [page] 30 [Note] Copied from Examiners Remarks
OS1/13/9/31 [page] 31 PARISH OF AUCHTERDERRAN. Names of Objects -- Page Parish of Auchterderran -- 33 Balgreggie -- 33 Craighead Plantation -- 34 Cluniemill Plantation -- 35 Glegshill -- 34 Harestanes -- 35 Kirk Burn -- 33 Longhill Plantation -- 34 Strathruddie -- 33 Larrys Loan -- 35
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OS1/13/9/33 BALGREGGIE Balgreggie Balgreggie Balgreggie Balgreggie Balgriggy Mr Sang Mr Black Mr Goodall Rev [Reverend] A. Johnson Property Map 031 [situation] 1¼ miles S. [South] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A new building in course of Completion, rather in the cottage Style intended to be the residence of R. W. Rood Esqre of Lochore
OS1/13/9/33 KIRK BURN Kirk Burn Kirk Burn Kirk Burn Kirk Burn Mr J Goodall Mr A Goodall D Wylie A Henderson 031 [situation] 1⅜ miles S. [South] of Kinglassie A Small Stream passing by Auchterderran Church in an easterly direction and joins the River Ore at the Parish By [Boundary] of which it forms a Portion.
OS1/13/9/33 STRATHRUDDIE Strathruddie Strathruddie Strathruddie N [North] British advertiser Mr Sang Revd [Reverend] A Johnson 031 [situation] ¾ miles S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A small farmstead the property of Mr Lister, Edinburgh.
OS1/13/9/33 AUCHTERDERRAN Auchterderran [situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife Plan 32A For the descriptive Remarks of this Parish see Name book for plan 32A
OS1/13/9/33 [Page] 33 Plan 31B Auchterderran Parish [Note] Strath A valley through which a stream flows Ruddy, Redness Jameson
OS1/13/9/34 GLEGSHILL PLANTATION Glegshill Plantation Glegshill Plantation Glegshill Plantation Mr Henderson Mr D. Wylie Mr A Henderson (Keepers) 031 [situation] 1⅛ Miles S. [South] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A small mixed Plantation north of Balgreggie the property of R. S. Ayton Esqr
OS1/13/9/34 CRAIGHEAD PLANTATION Craig Plantation Craig Plantation Craig Plantation Craighead Plantation Craighead Plantation Craighead PLantation Craighead Plantation Craighead Plantation Mr Henderson D Wylie Mr A Henderson Mr William Maule Innkeeper Kinglassie Mr. Anderson Kinglassie Mr J. Goodall Woodbine Cottage Mr Henderson Harestanes has heard it called by both names Mr Kilgour Pitlochie 031 [situation] 1¼ miles S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A small mixed Plantation being in parts rocky and steep the property of Mr Aytoun It is better known as Craighead Plantation which I have adopted.
OS1/13/9/34 LONGHILL PLANTATION Longhill Plantation Longhill Plantation Longhill Plantation Mr Henderson D Wylie A Henderson 031 [situation] 1¼ miles S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie A mixed Plantation west of Balgreggie, the property of Mr Aytoun.
OS1/13/9/34 [page] 34 Plan 31 Auchterderran Parish [Note] Gleg A gad fly Jameson
OS1/13/9/35 CLUNIEMILL PLANTATION Cluniemill Plantation Cluniemill Plantation Cluniemill Plantation Mr J Goodall Mr Sang Mr A Goodall M Blair Clunie Colliery 031 [situation] 1⅝ miles S. [South] by E. [East] of Kinglassie A fir Plantation intersected by the Edin. [Edinburgh], Perth and Dundee Railway. the eastern part of this plantation forms the boundary between the parishes of Auchterderran & Kinglassie
OS1/13/9/35 HARESTANES Harestanes Harestanes Harestanes Mr Goodall Revd [Reverend] A Johnson Mr Sang 031 [situation] 1 mile S. [South] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A good farmstead on the public road from Kinglassie to Auchterderran. ocupied by Mr Adam Henderson.
OS1/13/9/35 TORRYS LOAN Torry's Loan Torry's Loan Torry's Loan Torry's Loan Torry's Loan Mr Kilgour Pitlochie Mr Ireland. E. Fing.sie [Easter Finglassie] Revd [Reverend] A Johnson Messrs Goodall Mr Sang 031 [situation] S. [South] of Harestanes An old road which formerly led from Binnarty Hill to Redford - the greater part is removed in consequence of new and better constructed roads having been made in the neigbourhood
OS1/13/9/35 [page] 35 Plan 31B Auchterderran Parish
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OS1/13/9/37 [page] 37 Parish of Dysart Names of Objects -- Page Parish of Dysart. -- 40 Old Skeddoway -- 39 Skeddoway -- 39 Skeddoway Cottage -- 39 Strathore -- 4 [41]
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OS1/13/9/39 SKEDDOWAY Skeddoway Skeddoway Skeddoway Mr Sang Plan of Farm Mr Ireland 031 [situation] 2 miles E. [East] of Kinglassie A first class farm house having extensive and well constructed offices with a Steam thrashing Mill attached
OS1/13/9/39 OLD SKEDDOWAY Old Skeddoway Old Skeddoway Old Skeddoway Mr Sang Mr Ireland Mr Goodall 031 [situation] 2¼ miles E. [East] of Kinglassie A few cottages occupied by Farm Servants employed on Skeddoway Farm
OS1/13/9/39 SKEDDOWAY COTTAGE Skeddoway Cottage Skeddoway Cottage Skeddoway Cottage Mr Sang Mr Ireland Mr Goodall 031 [situation] 2¼ miles S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Kinglassie A row of cottages Situated on the public road near Redford Flax Factory.
OS1/13/9/39 [page] 39 Plan 31B Dysart Parish [Signed] John Byrne C. Assist. [Civilian Assistant] 5th Augt. [August] 1854."
OS1/13/9/40 DYSART Ph [Parish] of Dysart Sheet 1 of Kirkcaldy [situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife For the descriptive remarks of this Parish see Name Book for Sheet 1 of Kirkcaldy
OS1/13/9/40 [page] 40 [Signed] John Bayly. Capt. R.E. [Captain, Royal Engineers] 15th Sept [September] 1854
OS1/13/9/41 KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 16) Kirkcaldy District Trust No.16 Kirkcaldy District Trust No.16 Kirkcaldy District Trust No.16 Mr Cameron (Road surveyor) Mr Beveridge collector Map of Roads 031 Under the designation Kirkcaldy District Trust are comprehended several portions of highway on which Toll Bars are placed under and act of Parliament. The whole are clearly defined on a map in the possession of the Road surveyor and collector, for the district. The Road on 31B is part of that from Thornton by Redford to Road No.6 at Clunie and is No 16 of this District.
OS1/13/9/41 STRATHORE Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Mr. Hardie Wester Strathore Mr Wilson Begg Mr Platt Begg See Name Books for Plans 32A & 24C 031 A small district in the Parish of MarKinch comprising the farms of Easter, Wester, Little and Big Strathore, the property of - Fergus M.P. [Member of Parliament] and the Earl of Rothes.
OS1/13/9/41 [page] 41 Plan 31B Parish of Markinch
OS1/13/9/42 [page] 42 [Volume] 9 OS1/13/9 Co. [County] FIFE 31, B. [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 27 OCT. [OCTOBER] [--] SOUTHAMPTON Auchterderran -- 31 Dysart -- 37 Kinglassie -- 1