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Parish of Dysart -- no 1
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Dysart -- 2
Anderson Street -- 9
Broad Wynd -- 8
Braehead House -- 11
Braehead Cottages -- 11
Back Street -- 12
Back Steet Wynd -- 12
Bogie's Wynd -- 13
Birrell Street -- 13
Calender Works -- 18
Church (Quoad Sacra) -- 9
Calender Works -- 12
Dunnikier Free Church -- 14
Dunniker Old House -- 15
Dunnikier -- 7
Dye Works -- 16
East Burn -- 5
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 6
East Bridge Mill -- 10
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 11
Easr Bridge Mill --10
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch) -- 11
Free Church Manse -- 4
Forbes Street -- 8
Flesh Wynd -- 14
Feuars Hall -- 16
Pathhead Free Church -- 17
Garden Row -- 9
Harriet Street -- 10
Millie Street -- 8
Middle Street -- 12
Nether Street -- 13
New Road -- 18
Subscripiton School -- 4
Panney Road -- 5
Pathhead -- 7
Planting Wynd -- 14
Path Houses -- 16
Post Office -- 16
Philp's School -- 17
Pathhead Lands -- 18
Ravens Craig -- 18
Ravenscraig Chemical Works -- 18
Ruins of Ravenscraig Castle -- 19
Sinclairtown -- 6
Station -- 7
Sinclairtown Bank -- 9
Scottish Floor Cloth Manufactory -- 15
The Den -- 5
The Green -- 6
The Path -- 11
The Holmes -- 13
The Vennel -- 14
Water Wynd -- 8 |
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DYSART [parish] |
Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
Ph. [Parish] of Dysart |
Fullr. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
The Sheriff's Co [County] List of Parishes |
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[Situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife.
A parish in Fifeshire, bounded on the East by the parishes of Markinch and Wemyss, on the west by Kirkcaldy and part of Auchterderran, on the North by Kinglassie, and on the South by the Firth of Forth. It is of an irregular form, nearly 4 miles in length from North to South, and varying from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 miles in breadth from East to west, containing about 3054 acres, the whole of which are arable, with the exception of about 400 acres which are under wood. This parish contains besides the Royal Burgh of Dysart 3 villages, viz. "Pathhead", "Gallatown" and Boreland". also some antiquities &c. &c. |
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Dysart [Note] Dysart This said to be of Gaelic origin, Signifying the temple of the Most High. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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MANSE [Pathhead Free Church] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Charles Jameson
Robert Brodie
Mr Ingram |
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A good substantial dwelling house built for the residence of the Minister of Pathhead Free Church. It is at present occupied by the Revn. [Reverend] Chas Jameson |
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SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Pathhead and Sinclairtown] |
Pathhead & Sinclairtown Subscription School
Pathhead & Sinclairtown Subscription School
Pathhead & Sinclairtown Subscription School
Pathhead & Sinclairtown Subscription School
Pathhead & Sinclairtown Subscription School |
James Bogie Esq. Sinclairtown Bank
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Hayton
Robert Brodie
David Mitchell
Clerk to Committees
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A plain substantial edifice erected 1849 partly by a grant from Governt [Government] & partly by subscription of the inhabitants of Pathhead and Sinclairtown. The ground on which it stands is fued from J T Oswald Esq of Dunnikier.
The average number of scholars is 170 who are taught a general English education. Latin. French & Drawing are also taught. The masters income is derived from the scholars fees & an allowance from Governt. [Government] of £5 per annum each for the instruction of 4 Pupil Teachers by whom he is assisted. The Pupil Teachers receive an allowance from Government of £10 each for 1st year £12.10 Second £15 Third £17.10 Fourth & £20 for the Fifth. The school is under the management of a Committee of 10 person of which James Bogie Esq. is Chairman. |
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4 Sheet 1 Trace 1 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
[Manse - situation] On the South side of the Panney Road.
[Subscription School - situation] 3 chains south East of the Free Church Manse. |
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EAST BURN |
East Burn
East Burn
East Burn
East Burn |
H Beveridge Esq
Mr Gibson
(writer)
George Turnbull
New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
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A small stream which runs through a part of the Parish of Kirkcaldy and falls into the sea where the parishes of Kirkcaldy and Dysart meet on the coast. |
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THE DEN |
The Den
The Den
The Den
The Den |
Robt Hutchison Esq.
Mr Duff Junr. [Junior]
Mr Drysdale
(Town Clerk)
New Statl. [Statistical] Account |
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A deep Ravine through which the East Burn flows, its sides are generally steep and thickly wooded and it is intersected near its southern extremity by the Edinburgh Perth Dundee Railway |
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PANNEY ROAD |
Panney Road
Panney Road
Panney Road |
Robert Brodie
Pathhead
Mr Ingram
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Jameson |
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A common road in the suburban part of Pathhead so called from its leading in the direction of a well called the "Panney Well" which is a little north of the sheet line in the 6 Inch work. The name is applied from Birrell St to the Den. |
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5 Sheet 1 Trace 1 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
[Note - The Den] Den, A hollow between hills. Jamieson.
[East Burn - Situation] On the West side of the sheet.
[The Den - situation] On the West side of the sheet.
[Panney Road - situation] Leading from Pathhead] |
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SINCLAIRTOWN |
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairton
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown |
Gazetteer of Scotland
Bills & Advertisements
James Bogie Esqr.
Revd. [ Reverend] CHarles Haxton
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
Scottish Directory |
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A locality extending from Pathhead in an easterly direction to the east sheet line, it is bounded on the north by the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway. All the proprietors are feuars of the Earl of Rosslyn. |
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THE GREEN |
The Green
The Green
The Green |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton.
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Jameson
Mr. Thomas Millie. |
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This name formerly applied to an open piece of ground on which a bleach green was situated, which is now built on & the name is confined to a street, leading in a northerly direction from the E [East] end of Nether street to Millie Street. |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway |
Mr. Napier Station Master
Bills of Company
Mr. Walsh Thornton Junction |
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A line of Railway for the conveyance of passengers & goods from Edinburgh to Perth & Dundee with a branch to Dunfermline from where the line abuts on the Frith of Forth at Burntisland the passengers are conveyed by steamers across the Forth to Granton, & from thence per Rlway [Railway] to Edinburgh |
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PATHHEAD |
Pathhead
Path-head
Pathhead
Pathhead
Pathhead
Pathhead
Pathhead
Pathhead |
New. Statl. [Statistical] Account
Gazetteer of Scotland
Bills & Advertisements
Robert Hutchison Braehead House
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Factors for Dunnikier
Mr. John Duff
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Jameson
Scottish Directory |
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[situation] Betwixt the towns of Kirkcaldy and Dysart.
New Stat. [Statistical] Account p 139
"Pathhead is in the Western extremity of the Ph. [Parish] (Dysart) at the head of a steep descent leading to Kirkcaldy called the Path & from thence it derives its name. It is divided into Pathhead proper or Dunnikier, & Sinclairton. The former or old town which is of very ancient date, is built on the estate of Dunnikier. The latter or New Town is built on the estate of the Earl of Rosslyn."
Gazetteer p 490
"Path-head a quoad sacra parish & a considerable town in the western extremity of the parish of Dysart, & is divided into two districts, Dunnikier, the superior of which is Oswald of Dunnikier, & Siclairtown, belonging to the Earl of Rosslyn."
The above appears to apply to the division for Ecclesiastical purposes, the name Pathhead is generally understood by the inhabitants to apply to that portion of the estate of Dunnikier which is built on, & to extend eastward along the coast from the Path, to a thoroughfare called New Road, on the W [West] side of Ravenscraig Castle, & Northward nearly in a straight line from New Road to the west side of Broad Wynd, & from thence to a [point] 7 chains WSW [West South West] along railway from the Booking office of the sinclairtown station. The locality is bounded on the west by East Burn. All [the] proprietors in Pathhead are feuars of G.G. Oswald Esqr. of Dunnikier. |
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DUNNIKIER |
Dunnikier |
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[Quotation - Dunnikier] Lawson's Gazetteer has the following. "Pathhead a populous Village in the parish of Dysart, situated on the face of a hill overlooking the Firth of Forth, and extending to Kirkcaldy, of which it is a continuation, though included within the Parliamentary burgh of Dysart. It is divided into the districts of Dunnikier and St. Clairtown. The road to Cupar and Dundee passes through this village." |
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SINCLAIRTOWN STATION |
Sinclairtown Station
Sinclairtown Station
Sinclairtown Station |
Name Board at Station
Edward Philp Station Clerk
Mr. William Millie |
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[situation] At the North side of the town.
A small passenger & luggage station on the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway. |
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7 Sheet 1 Trace 2 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
[Quotation - Dunnikier] Lawson's Gazetteer has the following. "Pathhead a populous Village in the parish of Dysart, situated on the face of a hill overlooking the Firth of Forth, and extending to Kirkcaldy, of which it is a continuation, though included within the Parliamentary burgh of Dysart. It is divided into the districts of Dunnikier and St. Clairtown. The road to Cupar and Dundee passes through this village." |
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MILLIE STREET |
Millie Street
Millie Street
Millie Street |
James Bogie Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton
Mr. John Duff |
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[situation] In the Northern Portion of the town.
A short street leading off the north end of the Green, the houses are small & principally inhabited by weavers. |
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CALENDER WORKS |
Calender Works
Calender Works
Calender Works |
Mr. William Millie (owner)
James Bogie Esqr.
Edward Philp |
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[situation] Near the West end of Millie Street.
Part of a range of buildings between the end of Millie St. & the Railway the property of Mr. William Millie. The N. [North] end of the range is a Threshing Mill. |
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FORBES STREET |
Forbes Street
Forbes Street
Forbes Street |
Corner Ticket
Mr. Thomas Millie
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] The continuation of Back Street.
A short street extending from the junction of Back St. & Broad Wynd to The Green. |
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BROAD WYND |
Broad Wynd
Broad Wynd
Broad Wynd |
Mr. Thomas Millie
James Bogie Esqr.
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Between Middle St. and the E. [East] end of Back Street.
A thoroughfare from the junction of Back St. & Forbes St. to Middle St. the west side of which is the boundy. [Boundary] between Pathhead & Sinclairtown. |
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WATER WYND |
Water Wynd
Water Wynd
Water Wynd |
Mr. Thomas Millie
James Bogie Esqr.
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Between Middle St. & Back Street.
A narrow lane leading from Back St. to Middle St. |
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[Note] Wynd, An Alley. Jameson. |
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PATHHEAD CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) |
Pathhead Church (Q.S. ) [Quoad Sacra]
Pathhead Church (Q.S. ) [Quoad Sacra]
Pathhead Church (Q.S. ) [Quoad Sacra] |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton.
James Bogie Esqr.
Thomas Millie |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of Harriet Street.
"This Quoad Sacra parish has a handsome church originally erected at a cost of £3000 & now vested in the Presbytery of Kirkcaldy" Gazetteer p 490
A handsome building erected by subscription 1822, since purchased by the established church party & is now a Q.S. [Quoad Sacra] parish Church. Sittings 970 all free. The stipend is partly derived from the rent of a property, & is the gift of James Bogie Esqr. Sinclairtown Bank. The population of the Q.S. [Quoad Sacra] parish is upwards of 4000. |
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SINCLAIRTOWN BANK |
Sinclairtown Bank
Sinclairtown Bank
Sinclairtown Bank |
James Bogie Esqr. (owner)
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton
Thomas Millie |
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[situation] Near the South end of Anderson Street.
A comfortable family residence the property of the occupier James Bogie Esqr. The name applies to the house & grounds. |
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ANDERSON STREET |
Anderson Street
Anderson Street
Anderson Street |
James Bogie Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton
Corner Ticket |
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[situation] In the N.E. [North East] part of the town of Pathhead.
An unpaved street leading from Sinclairtown Bank to the Gallatown Road, the houses in it are the property of Mr. James Bogie & are principally inhabited by weavers. |
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GARDEN ROW |
Garden Row
Garden Row
Garden Row |
James Bogie Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton
Thomas Millie |
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[situation] Near the N. [North] end of The Green. A row of houses at the north end of The Green, opposite east end of Millie Street. |
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[Note] Pathhead Church (Quoad Sacra) Seats for 970. |
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EAST BRIDGE MILLS (Flour) |
East Bridge Mills (Flour)
East Bridge Mills (Flour)
East Bridge Mills (Flour) |
Robert Hutchison Esqr. (owner)
Henry Beveridge Esqr. (Provost)
George Turnbull |
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An extensive range of buildings formerly a distillery, the property of Robert Hutchison Esqr. |
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HARRIET STREET |
Harriot Street
Harriet Street
Harriet Street
Harriet Street |
Name at Corner
Revd. [Reverend] C. Haxton
Mr. John Duff
Mr. James Bogie |
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A street extending from Pathhead Ch [Church] to the road leading from Pathhead to Dysart, the houses are chiefly small & inhabited by weavers, the street was named after a lady "Harriet Bouverie" |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 1) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 1)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 1)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 1) |
Road Map Schedule
Mr. Douglas Clerk of Trust
Mr. Cameron |
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Part of a Turnpike Road in Kirkcaldy District Trust, described in Road Map Schedule as No 1 "From East Bridge Bar to Gallatown Bar" |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 11) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11) |
Road Map Schedule
Mr. Douglas Clerk of Trust
Mr. Cameron District Surveyor |
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Part of a Turnpike Road established by act of Parliament, & described in Road Map Schedule as No. 11 "from the east end of Pathhead by Dysart & Boreland" |
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[Note - East Bridge Mills] Trace 4 |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY (Harbour Branch) |
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch)
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch)
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch) |
Mr.Napier (station master)
William Bean
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[situation] Passing East Bridge Mills.
A short branch of the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway for the conveyance of goods between the main line & the Harbour. It is a steep incline up which the waggons are drawn by a stationary engine at the junction. |
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THE PATH |
The Path
The Path
The Path |
New Statl [Statistical] Account
Henry Beveridge Esqr.
Robert Hutchison ESqr. |
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[situation] Leading from the W. [West] end of Nether Street.
Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account] page 139. "a steep descent leading to Kirkcaldy called the Path" The name applies to the road from East Bridge to the Junction of Nether Street, & Planters Wynd at Pathhead. |
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BRAEHEAD HOUSE |
Braehead House
Braehead House
Braehead House
Braehead House |
Robert Hutchison Esr. (owner)
Mr. Thomson
Mr. James Bogie
Matthew Beveridge |
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[situation] Near the W. [West] end of Middle Street.
A recently erected comfortable family residence, standing on an eminence which commands an extensive prospect along the Frith of Forth. The ground on which the house stands belongs to a society called the "Prime Gilt Box society of Kirkcaldy" (Of which Mr. Matthew Beveridge is treasurer) established for the relief of distressed seamen, & seamens widows. Mr. R. Hutchison Esqr. the owner of the house pays a feu duty to the above named society. |
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BRAEHEAD COTTAGES |
Braehead Cottages
Braehead Cottages
Braehead Cottages |
Robert Hutchison Esqr.
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] At the W. [West] end of Middle Street.
A row of neat cottage houses on the South side of Middle Street at its western extremity. |
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BACK STREET |
Back Street
Back Street
Back Street |
James Bogie Esqr.
Mr. John Duff
Mr. Thomson |
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[situation] Running parallel with Middle Street & about 18 chains N. [North] of it.
A long irregular street extending from the Burial Ground eastwards to Forbes Street, the houses are principally inhabited by weavers. |
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MIDDLE STREET |
Middle Street
Middle Street
Middle Street |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Thomas Millie
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Leading from Braehead Cottages to The Green.
A long Street extending from the east entrance to Braehead House to The Green. There are a few good houses in it, but generally the houses are small & inhabited by weavers. |
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BACK STREET WYND |
Back Street Wynd
Back Street Wynd
Back Street Wynd |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Thomas Millie
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Between Middle St. and Back Street.
A narrow street leading from Back Street to Middle Street near their Western extremities. |
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CALENDER WORKS |
Calender Works
Calender Works
Calender Works |
Mr. Mitchell (occupier)
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] About 20 Chains N. [North] of Back Street.
A short range of buildings in the occupation of Mr. Mitchell Calenderer, the goods prepared are principally Checks & Tickings. Situated at the end of a lane off Back Street opposite Back Street Wynd. |
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BOGIE'S WYND |
Bogie's Wynd
Bogie's Wynd
Bogie's Wynd |
Mr Thomson
Mr. John Duff
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Between Back Street & Middle Street.
A short narrow lane leading from Middle Street to Back Street. |
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BIRRELL STREET |
Birrell Street
Birrell Street
Birrell Street |
Mr. Thomas Millie
James Bogie Esqr.
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Branching West from the Panney Road.
A street running parallel to the east end of Back street at the distance of 4 chs. [Chains] north from it. The street is wholly inhabited by weavers, & is very dirty & unpaved. |
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THE HOLMES |
The Holmes
The Holmes
The Holmes
The Holmes |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
George Turnbull
Alexander Brodie
Matthew Henderson |
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[situation] Near Path Houses.
A locality bounded on the Northeast by the first garden fence North of the Path Houses on the North West by The Path & extending south to the sheet line. |
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NETHER STREET |
Nether Street
Nether Street
Nether Street
Nether Street |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. John Duff
Robert Hutchison Esqr.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] Leading from the Path to the S. [South] end of The Green.
A long rather irregular street extending from the North end of "The Path" to the South end of "The Green" it is the principal street in Pathhead & is also a Turnpike Road. |
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[Note - Birrell Street] Trace 6
[Note - The Holmes] Trace 7
[Note] Holme. The level low ground on the banks of rivers or streams. Jameson |
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DUNNIKIER FREE CHURCH |
Dunnikier Free Church
Dunnnikier Free Church
Dunnikier Free Church |
Revd.[Reverend] James Black (Minister)
Mr. Thomson (Dunnikier old house)
Mr. John Duff |
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[situation] On the S. [South] side of Middle Street.
A plain stone building erected by the party of seceders headed by the Revd. [Reverend] Ralph Erskine in 1763, when the minister with the majority of the congregation two years ago joined the Free Church party, they kept possession of the building & it is now likely to become a subject for litigation whether the building belongs to the party at present in possession, or to the minority of the original congregation, who did not join the Free Church. The building contains sittings for 750 persons. the average congregation is 330. The ministers stipend is £100 per annum with an allowance of £10 for a house. |
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THE VENNEL |
The Vennel
The Vennel
The Vennel |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. John Duff
Mr. Pringle |
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[situation] Branching off the S. [South] side of Nether Street.
A narrow winding passage with a steep descent from the S. [South] side of Nether Street, to Pathhead Sands. |
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FLESH WYND |
Flesh Wynd
Flesh Wynd
Flesh Wynd |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. John Duff
Mr. Pringle |
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[situation] Between Middle St. & Nether Street.
A narrow lane 3 Chs [chains] long leading from Nether Street to Middle Street. |
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PLANTING WYND |
Planting Wynd
Planting Wynd
Planting Wynd |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Pringle
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] Between the W. [West] ends of Middle Street & Nether Street.
A lane leading from the junction of The Path & Nether Street to Middle Street |
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DUNNIKIER OLD HOUSE |
Dunnikier House (old)
Dunnikier House (old)
Dunnikier House (old)
Dunnikier House (old) |
Mr. Thomson (proprietor)
Mr. John Duff
Mathew Henderson
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[situation] On the N. [North] side of Nether Street.
An old house in very good repair erected [in] 1692 by Mr. John Watson who at that time was the owner of the Dunnikier Estate. " To the east of Kirkcaldie upon a rising ground is the house & village of Dinniekier" Sibbald's Hist. [History] p [obscured]
In the New Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account] it is stated that "the house was long inhabited by the family of Dunnikier" p 139.
A new house now called Dunnikier house at some distance from the old one, was erected by James Townsend Oswald Esqr. which is now the residence of the proprietor of the Dunnikier Estate. |
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SCOTTISH FLOOR CLOTH MANUFACTORY |
Scottish Floor Cloth Manufactory
Scottish Floor Cloth Manufactory
Scottish Floor Cloth Manufactory |
Billheads & Invoices
Michael Nairn (owner)
James McBride (Clerk) |
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[situation] On the S. [South] side of Nether Street.
A large building on the south side of Nether Street in which the manufacture of Floor Cloth is carried on, it is the property of Mr. Michael Nairn |
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PATH HOUSES |
Path Houses
Path Houses
Path Houses
Path Houses |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. John Duff (Nether Street)
Mathew Henderson (Chemical works)
Alexander Lawrie |
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[situation] Near the W. [West] end of Nether Street.
A row of ordinary houses in good repair, tenanted by Weavers on the east side of The Path. |
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POST OFFICE [Middle Street] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
David Dryburgh (Post Master)
Mr. Ingram
Mr. Thomas Millie |
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[situation] On the North side of Middle Street.
A small branch Post Office on the North side of Middle Street, at its eastern extremity. It is a Sub Office of the Kirkcaldy District |
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DYE WORKS |
Dye Works
Dye Works
Dye Works |
Mr. Sharpe (owner)
Mr. Thomas Millie
Mr. Ingram |
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[situation] About 21 Chains from the E. [East] end of Forbes Street.
A small range of buildings in which the thread for weaving Ticks and Checks is dyed. |
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FEUARS HALL |
Feuars Hall
Feuars Hall
Feuars Hall |
James Pringle
William Pringle
Mr. Thomson |
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[situation] On the S. [South] side of Middle Street.
A small two storied building erected by the feuars on the Dunnikier estate, assisted by Sir J. Oswald The lower story is used as a lock up by the county Police, the upper is used for public meeings. |
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16 Trace 7 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
[Note - Post Office] Trace 2.
[Note - Dye Works] Trace 3.
[Note - Feuars Hall] Trace 8.
[Note - Feuars Hall] Feuar. He who holds lands on condition of paying a certain rent of duty to the superior. Jameson. |
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PHILP'S SCHOOL |
Philp's School
Philp's School
Philp's School
Philp's School |
Mr. James Cousins (secretary to committee)
Mr. William Arthur Master
Mr. Thomson (Old Dunnikier House)
Mr. John Duff (Pathhead) |
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[situation] On the S. [South] side of Nether Street.
An endowed School built & supported by the income derived from property left by Robert Philp of Edenshead, by will dated 15th May 1820, in which after enumerating some few legacies he directed that 3/8 of the income of the whole residue of his means & estate should be devoted to the Education & Clothing of 150 poor children (Boys & Girls) in the districts of Dunnikier, St. Clairtown & Hawklymuir. From the increase in value of the property the number of children is now augmented to 300. The scholars are taught a general course of English education, & are furnished from the fund with books, Paper etc. The masters salary is £150 per annum. Masters assistant £80 per annum. Mistress £40 per annum & a Female Assistant £25 per annum. |
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PATHHEAD FREE CHURCH |
Pathhead Free Church
Pathhead Free Church
Pathhead Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Jameson Minister
Thomas Millie
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Haxton |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of The Green.
A plain stone building erected by subscription in 1844, it contains 830 sittings none of which are free The ministers stipend is £160 per annum. There is a Manse belonging to the Church situate on the South side of the Panney Road |
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NEW ROAD |
New Road
New Road
New Road |
Mr. James Bogie (Chemical works)
Mathew Beveridge
Mr. Prngle |
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[situation] Branching from the S. [South] side of Nether Street.
A narrow lane with a steep descent from the South side of Nether Street to Pathhead sands |
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RAVENSCRAIG CHEMICAL WORKS |
Ravenscraig Chemical Works
Ravenscraig Chemical Works
Ravenscraig Chemical Works |
Mr. James Bogie Manager
Matthew Beveridge
Mr. Thomson |
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[situation] Near the S. [South] side of Nether Street.
A range of buildings the property of the Ravenscriag Chemical Company & others in which Naptha, Tar, Pitch & Creosote are manufactured. |
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PATHHEAD SANDS |
Pathhead Sands
Pathhead Sands
Pathhead Sands
Pathhead Sands |
Henry Bevridge Esqr.
Mr. Drysdale
Alexander Lowrie (Harbour Master)
Alexander Brodie (Shore dues collector) |
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[situation] The Strand of the Sea Shore.
A portion of the beach in the Ph. [Parish] of Dysart extending from the East Quay Kirkcaldy to Ravenscraig Castle. |
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RAVENS CRAIG |
Ravens Craig
Ravens Craig
Ravens Craig |
Mr. Thomson
Mr. James Bogie
Alexander Lowrie |
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[situation] At Ravenscraig Castle.
A bold rocky promontory on the summit of which stand the ruins of Ravenscraig Castle |
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RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Ravenscraig Castle (in ruins)
Ravenscraig Castle (in ruins)
Ravenscraig Castle (in ruins)
Ravenscraig Castle (in ruins)
Ravensheugh or Ravenscraig |
Gazetteer of Scotland
New Stat. [Statisical] Account
Mr. John Duff Pathhead
Mr. Thomson
Sibbald's Histr. [History] of Fife |
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[situation] On the Sea Coast S. [South] of Nether Street.
"Below the town on a precipice almost surrounded by the sea stands the old Castle of Ravenscraig once the seat of the ancient family of St. Clair but now in ruins" Gazetteer p 490
"About half a mile to the westward of Dysart is the Castle of Ravenscraig. It stands on a steep craig fronting the sea. It with the adjoining lands was given by James 3rd to William Sinclair, Earl of Orkney, when he resigned the title of Orkney. "Although in a Ruinous state now, it was inhabited in Oliver Cromwells time" New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] page 133. |
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[Quotation] "The Castle of Ravenscraig is situated on a rock, projecting into the sea, at the east end of Pathhead. It was given by James III [Third] to William St. Clair Earl of Orkney. It has been ever since possessed by the family of St. Clair. It was inhabited in Oliver Cromwell's time, and was fired upon by a party of his troops. It has, for many years, been uninhabited, and in a ruinous state." Old Stat. Acct: [Statistical Account]
[signed] John Bayly Capt. R.E. [Captain, Royal Engineers] 31st March 1855 |
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY 27 OCT [OCTOBER] SOUTHAMPTON
Co. [County] FIFE
TOWN OF KIRKCALDY
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