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small as its whole length would not much exceed 70 feet while its breadth would vary from 14 to 20 feet. The walls of apartment or chapel on the east of the tower have been put in a good state of repair, but the west wing has long been entirely destroyed. Yet from the traces of the roof on the side of the tower and from what is understood to have been put in a representation of the fabric on the seals of the ancient charters connected with the priory many of which still exist, the existence of the west wing at some former period seems to be incontrovertibly established. The chapel and tower which remain are in good preservation and with a little attention may be kept in that for many centuries to come. The tower was covered about fifty years ago with a flat leaden roof and a small staircase of stone was then also constructed within it so that there is now access to the summit from which there [is] an extensive and beautiful prospect when the weather is favourable". Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fifeshire 1845

Transcriber's notes

Continuation of description of St Regulus Chapel and Tower from Page 20. See Page 22 for main entry.