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[Index page]
Parish of Saline -- 34B
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Saline -- 31
Blair Burn -- 11
Bandrum -- 11
Bandrum -- 11
BicKram Wood -- 13
Bickramside -- 14
Blairsgreen -- 14
BlacK Devon -- 15
Balgonar Bridge -- 16
BlinK Bonny -- 16
Balgonar -- 17
Burn BanK -- 19
Burn Brae -- 25
Blether Burn -- 30
Coalyford -- 4
Cowstrandburn Plantation -- 7
Cowstrandburn -- 7
Cowstrand Burn -- 7
Craighouse Mill -- 25
Craig House -- 26
Drum Head -- 19
Dollar and Saline Branch of the Ochil Trust -- 20
Dunfermline District Trust No, 5, -- 20
Drumcapie -- 26
Drumcapie Plantation -- 26
Easter Cairn -- 2
East Sunnybraes -- 3
East WauKmill -- 16
Free Church -- 22
Grey Craig -- 6
Gray Craig -- 15
Garden Hall -- 29
Inn & Post Office -- 23
Killernie -- 17
KirKlands -- 24
Kinedder Mains -- 28
Kinedder Bridge -- 29
Lairds Well -- 2
Lodge -- 8
Long Fold -- 9 |
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[Names of Objects] -- [Page]
Longfold Bridge -- 9
LecKerstone -- 18
Loch ParK -- 19
Loanhead -- 29
Mid Cairn -- 1
Muirhead Well -- 6
Midfield -- 10
Muirside Quarry (Sandstone) -- 12
Mutton Hole -- 13
Muirside -- 13
Manse (Free Church) -- 22
Mains Quarry (Whinstone) -- 27
Maryfolds Wood -- 30
Miry Hall -- 31
North Steelend -- 5
Nether Kinedder -- 12
Nether Kinedder -- 28
Outh and Nivingston Trust No, 3, -- 20
Pyat Hall -- 15
Preston Field -- 21
Remains of Killernie Castle -- 2
Ravens Craig -- 3
Rhynds -- 9
Rig Head -- 27
Saline Hill -- 1
Steelend Mines -- 4
Steelend Row -- 4
Steelend -- 5
Site of Camp -- 8
Standing Stone -- 10
Sunnyside -- 14
Saline -- 21
School -- 22
School -- 23
Saline Sawmill -- 27
The Bents -- 5
The Temple -- 10
The Dean -- 18
The Knowe -- 18
Tillyhill -- 24
The Big Wood -- 30
Upper Bandrum -- 6
Upper Kinedder -- 12
Upper Kinedder -- 28
Wester Cairn -- 1
West Sunnybraes -- 3
Saline Burn -- 25 |
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SALINE HILL |
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hill
Saline Hills
Saline Hills |
Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Chalmer's Caledonia
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr. Robertson
Mr Reddy, Farmer Sunnybraes
Mr Telfer, Balgonar
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Co [County] Map of Fife and Kinross 1841
Property Plan with Mr BlacK Writer KirKcaldy 1804
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
029 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains N. [North] of Coaly Ford
A considerable range extending East and West. It is for the most part good pasture land but partially covered with Furze - On the highest and most conspicuous parts of the Hill there formerly stood three Cairns but they are now completely removed and the sites are doubtful. the features on which they stood still bear the Names Easter Cairn, Mid Cairn, & Wester Cairn |
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WESTER CAIRN |
Wester Cairn
Wester Cairn
Wester Cairn
Wester Cairn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Telfer
Property Plan |
029 |
[Situation] About 50 Chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Coaly Ford
An Oval shaped prominent elevation, on Saline Hill, on which formerly stood a Cairn - the stones of which have been removed for the purposes of fencing, the site of the Cairn cannot be pointed out with certainty but the feature is well Known by the name. |
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MID CAIRN |
Mid Cairn
Mid Cairn
Mid Cairn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Property Plan |
029 |
[Situation] About 44 Chains N, by W [North by West] of Coaly Ford
A nearly circular feature, being the highest part of Saline Hill on which Stands a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station, There was formerly a Cairn here but the stones have been removed and the site cannot be exactly pointed out. |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Saline Hill] -- "The remains of two Camps as they are called, are still to be seen, on on the Saline Hill
another on the low ground, the last is said to have been Roman". -- Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
[Faint Note Mid Cairn] -- From CarnocK, three miles North north West, there is a British
[Strength] on the summit of Saline Hill. [?] there was a [similar]
camp of the Britons at no great distance [from?] These fortresses of the [?] were no doubt taKen by the [?]
[??] [origin] of [85] A,D, -- Chalmer's Claedonia [Volume] 5 page [110] |
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EASTER CAIRN |
Easter Cairn
Easter Cairn
Easter Cairn
East Cairn or Castle Morris |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Telfer
Property Plan 1804 with Mr BlacK Writer KirKcaldy |
029 |
[Situation] About 50 Chains N. by E [North by East] of Coaly Ford
An oblong rising ground on Saline Hill very steep on the North and
South sides, on which formerly stood a cairn which has been removed and the Site of which is doubtful - I have made particular inquiry about this place as the name Castle Morris on the property Plan would indicate that there was once a Castle in the vicinity, but the name Castle Morris is not Known in the neighbourhood, and there is no appearance of remarks on the ground. |
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LAIRDS WELL |
Lairds Well
Lairds Well
Lairds Well |
Property Plan
Mr Robertson
Mr Ready |
029 |
[Situation] About 33 chains N.W. by N [North West by North] of Coaly Ford
A spring at the southern foot of Saline Hill, from which the water [spreads] for a short distance and is lost [amongst] the grass - The former owners of the [property] had a residence in the neighbourhood [? the] spring was used to supply it, and was [called] the Lairds Well, a name which it still [bears] |
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Remains of KELLERNIE CASTLE |
Killairny
Killerney
Killerny
Remains of Killernie Castle
Remains ofKillernie Castle
Remains of Killernie Castle
Killearny Castle
Killairnie Mains |
Johnston's Co [County] Map
New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Telfer
Property Plan
Property Plan |
034 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains W. by N. [West by North] of Coaly Ford
A part of a Tower and a [small] portion of the wall of what appears to have been a very small castle - [Tradition] has it that a Hermits Cell was formerly [at] this place but the Castle (which does not [appear?] to have been used for defensive purposes)
[was] built in 1592. The wife and child of the Propietor are said to have been murdered [by] the builder in consequences of his not having been paid according to agreement. |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Laird's Well] -- Lairds. The proprietors of houses or lands -- Jameson
[Notes Killernie Castle] -- Killerny - Signifies the Cell of Erny
This tower or Castle "Consisted of two parts called the north and South
built at different times. The date of the south or [newest]
part, which consisted chiefly of one large room all arched
and very high, was 1592." -- Old Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] |
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WEST SUNNYBRAES |
West Sunnybraes
West Sunnybraes
West Sunnybraes
West Sunnybraes
West Sunnybraes
West Sunny Braes |
Revd [Reverend Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Ready, Occupier
Co [County] Map of Fife & Kinross
Road Map
Property Plan |
034 |
[Situation] About 15 chains W. by N [West by North] of Coaly Ford.
A good farm house with outbuildings and Garden attached |
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EAST SUNNYBRAES |
East Sunnybraes
East Sunnybraes
East Sunnybraes
East Sunnybraes
East Sunnybraes
East Sunny Braes |
Revd [Reverend Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Ready
Co [County] Map of Fife & Kinross
Road Map
Property Plan |
029 |
[Situation] About 25 Chains N.E by N of Coaly Ford
A Small farm house partly in Ruin, with outbuildings |
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RAVENS CRAIG |
Ravens Craig
Ravens Craig
Ravens Craig |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Ready |
034 |
[Situation] About 42 Chains W. by S. [West by South] of Coaly Ford.
A Steep rocKy precipice in which Ravens are said to breed, It gives name to two Cottages in its immediate vicinity. |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
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COALYFORD |
Coalyford
Coalyford
Coalyford
Colly Ford
Coally Ford
Coalyford |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Stewart, Schoolmaster CarnocK
Co [County] Map of Fife and Kinross
Property Plan
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
034 |
[Situation] About 40 chains E by N [East by North] of Ravens Craig
Two small cottages with gardens attached. They taKe their name from a Ford which was formerly across the adjoining stream |
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STEELEND MINES [Ironstone] |
Stilend Mines (Ironstone)
Stilend Mines (Ironstone)
Stilend
Steal End
Steel End
Steelend
Steelend |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Ph [Parish] Rate BooKs
Property Plan
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr Stewart |
029 |
[Situation] About 45 Chains N.E by E [North East by East] of Coaly Ford
Two working Ironstone Pits with Several old Levels, worked by the Forth Ironworks Company. The Ironstone is considered now the best in Scotland, there is sufficient coal taken from the Pits to burn the Ironstone. I could not ascertain the derivation of the name. |
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STEELEND ROW |
Stilend Row
Stilend Row
Stilend Row
Stilend Row |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Ph [Parish] Rate BooKs
John Brown, Farmer Buchanan |
029 |
[Situation] About 46 Chains E by N. [East by North] of Coaly Ford.
A row of Cottages built by the Forth Ironworks Company for the accomodation of the miners |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Coalyford] -- Coalyford [County Map of Fife and Kinross]
[Note Steelend Mines] -- Steel. The lower part of a ridge projecting from
a hill, where the ground declines on each side. -- Jameson
[Faint Note] -- [???] It is only given in
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THE BENTS |
The Bents
The Bents
The Bents
Bent
Bents
Bent |
Mr Robertson
Mr John Brown
Mr McGillivry
Road Map
Property Plan
Co [County] Map of Fife and Kinross |
034 |
[Situation] About 35 Chains S.W. by S [South West by South] of Dunny GasK.
A good Farmhouse with Outbuildings &c attached |
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STEELEND |
Stilend
Stilend
Stilend
Steal End
Steel End
Steelend
Steelend |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Morrison
Ph [Parish] Rate BooKs
Property Plan
Johnstons Co, [County] Map
Mr Stewart Schoolmaster |
029 |
[Situation] About 25 Chains N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Dunny GasK
A good farm house with outbuildings &c. This house is sometimes called East Stilend but the occupier, the Rate BooKs and the best Authorities give it Stilend only |
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NORTH STEELEND |
North Stilend
North Stilend
North Stilend |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Ph [Parish] Rate BooKs |
029 |
[Situation] About 33 Chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Dunny GasK
A small farm house with outbuildings garden &c. attached. This house is called Westerland and Stilend is called Easterland on Johnstons Co. [County] Map, and on the Road Map (the names of the latter seem to be taKen from the former) but neither of these
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish |
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GREY CRAIG [natural] |
Grey Craig
Grey Craig
Grey Craig
Grey Craig |
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
John Brown
Prperty Plan |
034 |
[situation] About 40 Chains E by N. [East by North] of Coaly Ford
A small Farmhouse with garden &c. This house is written Dyke [H??] on Johnstons Co. [County] Map, but the name is not Known as applying to anything in the neighbourhood |
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UPPER BANDRUM |
Upper Bandrum
Upper Bandrum
Upper Bandrum
Upper Bandrum |
Mr Hogg Propr [Proprietor]
Property Plan
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 25 Chains S. by W [South by West] of Coaly Ford
A good sized house formerly the residence of the owners of Bandrum [House?] Property now occupied as cottages |
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MUIRHEAD WELL |
Muirhead Well
Muirhead Well
Muirhead Well |
John Brown
Mr Robertson
Mr McGillivry Farmer Dunny GasK |
034 |
[Situation] About 50 Chains S.W. [South West] of Dunny GasK
A Well which supplies Grey Craigs with water. There was formerly a Farmhouse at this place called Muirhead from which the well taKes its name. |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish |
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COWSTRANDBURN PLANTATION |
Cowstrandburn Plantation
Cowstrandburn Plantation
Cowstrandburn Plantation |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson |
034 |
[Situation] About 37 Chains S.S.W [South South West] of Bandrum House
Three Small Plantations of Fir Trees, the property of Captain Oliphant. |
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COWSTRANDBURN |
Cowstrandburn
Cowstrandburn
Cowstrandburn |
Captain Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 42 Chains S.S.W [South South West] of Bandrum House
Several detached Cottages the property of Captain Oliphant There is no place in the neighbourhood at present Known by the name of Cow Strand |
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COWSTRAND BURN |
Cowstrand Burn
Cowstrand Burn
Cowstrand Burn
Cowstrand Burn |
Captain Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains S. [South] of Bandrum House
A small stream bearing this name from its entrance into CarnocK Moor to its entrance into the District called Blair, from thence it taKes the name of Blair Burn - It forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Carnock and Saline |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish |
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LODGE [Bandrum House] |
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge |
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 30 Chains S.W by S. [South West by South] of Bandrum House
A lodge at the entrance of the carriage way to Bandrum House |
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Site of CAMP [Bandrum House] |
Site of Camp
Site of Camp
Site of Camp
Site of Camp
Camp |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains S.W. by S [South West by South] of Bandrum House
This Camp has been removed from time to time for the purposes of Cultivation, so that very small traces of it now remain - but the site appears greener than the reminder of the field - as far as can be ascertained it was circular or nearly so in shape - Capn [Captain] Oliphant, on whose property it was, says, he never heard it doubted that it was Roman - |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Site of Camp] --This is probably one of those Camps mentioned in Chalmers Caledonia, see
quotation from Chalmers and the Old Stat, Acct, [Statistical Account] in page 1 of this same booK. |
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RHYNDS |
Rhynds
Rhynds
Rhynds
Rhynds
Rins |
Mr Hogg
Property Plan of Bandrum
Capn [Captain] Oliphant Pr [Proprietor]
Mr Robertson
Johnston's Co, [County] Map |
034 |
[Situation] About 30 Chains S.E by E [South East by East] of Bandrum House
A good farm house with garden and extensive outbuildings detached - the property of Capn [Captain] Oliphant. |
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LONG FOLD |
Long Fold
Long Fold
Long Fold
Lang Fauld
Longfauld |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant Pr [Proprietor]
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertaon
Johnstons Co [County] Map |
034 |
[Situation] About 28 Cahains S.W. by W [South West by West] of Bandrum House
A Farm house and extensive outbuildings the property of Capn [Captain Oliphant. |
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LONGFOLD BRIDGE |
Longfold Bridge
Longfold Bridge
Longfold Bridge
Longfold Bridge |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 33 Chains S.W [South West] of Bandrum House
A good Stone Bridge of One Arch over a stream bearing no name, on the Dunfermline District Trust No 5 built by the County - according to Mr TucKett Road Surveyor |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Rhynds] -- Rinn in Irish signifies a hill. And Gaelic, a point or promontory -- Jameson |
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THE TEMPLE |
The Temple
The Temple
The Temple |
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 10 Chains N.W. by W [North West by West] of Bandrum House
A small circular building near the Summit of Bandrum - It was built for an observatory but is generally used as a Summer House |
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STANDING STONE [Bandrum House] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
034 |
[Situation] About 22 Chains N W by W [North West] by West] of Bandrum House
A large stone standing on the top of Bandrum, said to have been dropped from a Witch'e Apron in her flight over the Hill - The name is well Known. The stone has no appearance of having been used in Druidical rites. |
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MIDFIELD |
Midfield
Midfield
Midfield
Midfield |
Mr Hogg, Pr [Proprietor]
Property Plan, with Pr [Proprietor]
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains S,S.E, [South South East] of Bandrum House
A good farm house with outbuildings &c - the property of Mr Hogg Bandrum House |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish |
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BLAIR BURN |
Blair Burn
Blair Burn
Blair Burn |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains S [South] of Muir Side
The continuation of Cowstrand Burn from its entrance into the District called Blair to its junction with a stream bearing no name at OaKley - It forms in part the Boundary between the Parishes of CarnocK and Saline |
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BANDRUM [hill] |
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum |
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Hogg
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison |
034 |
[Situation] About 25 Chains N.W [North West] of Bandrum House
A very conspicuous hill of a ridge liKe shape, steep and wooded on the South side and sloping gradually to the North - It extends East and West and gives name to a neat residence at its Foot. |
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BANDRUM [house] |
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum House
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum
Bandrum |
Directory of Gentlemens seats
New stat. acct [Statistical Acoount]
Johnstons Co, [County] Map
Mr Hogg Proprietor
Capn [Captain] Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Revd [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Valuation Roll
Co [County] Map of Fife and Kinross
Property Map |
034 |
[Situation] About 28 Chains N.E by E [North East by East] of Long Fol.
A very neat residence with garden outbuildings and Ornamental ground - The property on which it stands is well wooded but the proprietor informed me his woods have no names, nor have they any on the Property Plan the house is well Known as Bandrum from the hill at the foot of which it stands, but the Proprietor Mr Hogg wishes to have it called Bandrum House |
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Plan 34B -- Saline Parish
[Note Bandrum] -- Ban - signifies high or lofty
Drum, A ridge -- Jameson & Gaelic Dictionary |
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MUIRSIDE QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Muirside Quarry (Sandstone) |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Mr Hutton
Mr Robert Robertson |
About 10 Chains S[outh] by W[est] of Muir Side. |
A large Sandstone Quarry the property of Cap[tai]n Oliphant. |
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NETHER KINEDDER [district] |
Nether Kinedder
Under Kinedder |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Telfer, a Trustee of the property
Valuation Roll |
About 50 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Muir Side. |
An extensive District comprising Several Farms, Arable and Woodland also several Pits each of Coal and Ironstone, the pits have no general name but are distinguished by numbers and are work[ed] by the Forth Ironworks Company. The Estate is the property of a minor and is in the hands of Trustees. |
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UPPER KINEDDER [district] |
Upper Kinedder
Upper Kinnedder
Over Kinedder |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Cap[tai]n Oliphant, Prop[rieto]r
Valuation Roll |
About 10 Chains N[orth] of Muir Side. |
An extensive District of arable land and woods, there are several Pits, two of which are wholly Coal, the remainder Coal and Ironstone. The Pits are now being worked by the Forth Iron Wo[rks] Company. The property belongs to Cap[tain] Oliphant who resides on it. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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BICKRAM WOOD |
Bickram Wood |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Robert Robertson, Forester
Mr Robertson |
About 45 Chains W[est] by N[orth] of Muir Side. |
A good sized Fir Plantation partly the property of Cap[tai]n Oliphant and partly on the Estate of Nether Kinedder. |
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MUIRSIDE |
Muir Side
Muirside |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Hutton Jun[ior] and Post Office Keeper Saline |
About 45 Chains S[outh] of Blairsgreen. |
A good farm house with outbuildings garden etc -- the property of Cap[tai]n Oliphant. |
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MUTTON HOLE (Ruin) |
Mutton Hole |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 30 chains N[orth] N[orth] E[ast] of Muir Side. |
The Walls of a Farmhouse. I could not ascertain the reason of its being called Mutton Hole. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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BICKRAMSIDE |
Bickramside |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Hutton |
About 72 Chains N[orth] W[est] by W[est] of Muir Side. |
A Farm house with outbuildings and garden attached. |
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BLAIRSGREEN |
Blairsgreen |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 45 Chains N[orth] of Muir Side. |
A good Farmhouse with outbuildings etc. |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside |
Mr Robertson
Mr Hutton
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 50 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Muir Side. |
A Farmhouse with outbuildings garden etc attached. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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BLACK DEVON |
Black Devon |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Telfer |
About 42 Chains N[orth] of Leckerstone. |
A considerable stream rising at the Southern foot of the Cleish Hills and flowing westward bears this name as far as its course extends through the Co[unty] of Fife. |
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GREY CRAIG [farm] |
Gray Craig |
Mr Telfer
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 65 Chains N[orth] by W[est] of Leckerstone. |
A good farm house with outbuildings and garden. |
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PYAT HALL |
Pyat Hall |
Mr Telfer
Rev[eren]d Mr Morriosn
Mr Robertson |
About 46 Chains N[orth] of Leckerstone. |
A Small cottage and garden takes the name from a bird called here Pyat. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
Gray Craig. For there spelling of this name see page 6.
Pyat. Pyot. The magpie. Jamieson. |
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Kirklands continued
"There is neither record nor oral tradition as to the date or founder of the tower called the Kirkland tower, part of which still remains, It stands very near the church, on part of the lnds formerly belonging to the Bishop at Dunkeld, which still bear the name of the Kirklands, now belonging to Sir William Erskine of Torrie." Old Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t.
Examiner's Memo on the foregoing -- |
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"I have made all possible inquiry about this tower, and went carefully near the place myself. There is no remains of it visible, and no one in the neighbourhood ever heard of such a thing, the proprietor of Kirklands does not reside there, but there is a tower shaped building on a garden wall near Kirklands built by the occupier ( a whimsical --[unreadable]) and used as a privy, this may have misled the writer of the Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t. (Signed) W. Kinsala. |
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BALGONAR BRIDGE |
Balgonar Bridge |
Mr D Telfer
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Hutton, Post Office Saline
Mr Tuckett, Road Surveyor |
About 44 Chains N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Leckerstone |
A good Stone Bridge of one arch over the Black Devon. This bridge is on a Statue Labour road, and the authorities here quoted say that it is a Co[unty] Bridge. |
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BLINK BONNY |
Blink Bonny |
Mr Telfer
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrios |
About 45 Chains N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Leckerstone. |
A cottage with garden attached the property of Mr Telfer. |
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EAST WAUKMILL |
East Waukmill |
Mr Telfer
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 46 Chains N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Leckerstone. |
A small cottage the property of Mr Telfer. There is no Mill at or near the place, nor no other you[se] bearing the name Waukmill. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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BALGONAR |
Balgonar |
Mr D Telfer, Proprietor
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr Telfer |
About 40 Cahins N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Leckerstone. |
A good dwelling house with outbuildings Garden and a small patch or ornamental ground attached, the residence of the Proprietor.
Mr Telfer says that in removing some rubbish from a place (near his house) which is now a sandpit, about 40 years ago, there were several Urns turned up by the workmen and allowed by them to be removed to Dunfermline in the absence of the Proprietor. Some of them contained ashes and he has no doubt that they were Roman. |
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KILLERNIE |
Killernie
Killeirnie Mains
Killearny Castle
Kilerny
Killernie |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Property Map 1802
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Mr Telfer
Mr Hutton |
About 25 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Leckerstone. |
A good farm house with outbuildings Garden etc attached. I have made Strit inquiry about the Orthography of this name, and Killernie appears to be the best. The Property Plan has it different in two instances. it is not known as Killeirnie Mains at the present time. |
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Olan 34B Saline Parish
[Killernie.] Killearny Castle. This name refers to another object but I have quoted it for the word Killearny. M.K. |
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LECKERSTONE |
Leckerstone
Lockerston |
Mr Telfer
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morriosn
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 40 Chains S[outh] S[outh] E[ast] pf Balgonar. |
A good farm house with outbuild[ings] and garden attached. |
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THE DEAN |
The Dean |
Cap[tai]n Oliphant, Upper Kinneder Prop[rieto]r
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 30 Chains S[outh] E[ast] by S[outh] of Leckerstone. |
A deep narrow valley, wooded on both sides, through which Saline Burn flows. |
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THE KNOWE |
The Knowe |
Mr teller
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d mr Morrison |
About 6 Chains S[outh] S[outh] E[ast] of Leckerstone. |
A row of Cottages, It is also kno[wn] at present as Meadow End but t[he] occupiers as well as the authorities recommend The Knowe. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
Dean. A hollow where the ground slopes on both sides. Jameson.
Knowe. A knoll. Jameson. |
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BURN BANK |
Burn Bank |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Hutton |
At the North end of Saline village. |
A Small Farm house with garden etc got its name from ring situate on a slight rise from Saline Burn. |
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DRUM HEAD |
Drum Head |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton |
At the North end of Saline village. |
Several cottages with gardens attached. they took the name from their being situated on a slight rising ground. |
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LOCH PARK |
Loch Park |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d mr Morrison
Mr Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A Cottage with garden situate on a flat which about 40 years ago was a Loch - hence the name. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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DOLLAR AND SALINE BRANCH OF THE OCHIL TRUST |
Dollar and Saline Branch of the Ochil Trust |
James Moir Esq[uire] Alloa, Clerk to the Trustees
Mr Robertson |
Leads West from Saline Village. |
A road leading from the West end of Saline Village to Dollar (about 6 M[iles]) where it joins the Ochil Trust of which it is a branch. The Ochil Trust exten[ds] from Causewayhead near Stirling to Cr[ook] of Devon. |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 5) |
Dunfermline District Trust No 5 |
Road Map Schedule
Mr Tuckett, Road Surveyor |
About 35 Chains W[est] of Bandrum House. |
A Trust road leading from Pittenc[rieff] Toll Bar by Bambo Bridge to the "Oc[hil] and Nivingston Trust No3" near Up[per] Kinnedder. |
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OUTH AND NIVINGSTON DISTRICT TRUST (No 3) |
Outh and Nivingston Trust No3 |
Road Map Schdule
Mr Tuckett, Dunfermline, Road Surveyor |
Leads East from Saline Village |
A Trust road extending from the Dollar and Saline Branch of the Ochil Trust at the West end of Saline Village by Tannygask, Roscobie and Oakfiel[d] to the Great North Road. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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PRESTON FIELD |
Preston Field
Preston Field
Preston Field
Preston Field |
Stone cut on Front
Mr Robertson
Mr J Hutton
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
034 |
A neat cottage with garden
attached, the property of
Sir Robert Preston. |
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SALINE [village] |
Saline
Saline
Saline
Saline
Saline
Saline |
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Mr J. Hutton
Mr David Telfer
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
034 |
A considerable village about 6 miles
from Dunfermline. It has two churches
(^one^ Free and ^another^ Established) two schools (one
Parochial and the other Private) a Post
Office, an Inn, two Public Houses, a burial
ground and several private residences. the
remainer of the village is principally
cottages the property of Sir Robert Preston.
About half a mile to the East is the
Ruins of Killernie Castle. There are no
other antiquities about the village. |
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FREE CHURCH [Saline] |
Free Church |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr John Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A neat Stone building erect[ed] by the members and support[ed] by Sittings and Subscription o[f] members. |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Saline] |
Manse (Free Church) |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr John Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A ggod dwelling with garden attached the residence of the Fre[e] Church minister. |
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SCHOOL [parish, Saline] |
Parochial School |
Rev[eren]d mr Morrison
Mr Robertson, teacher
Mr John Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A School for boys and girls in which reading, writing and Arithme[tic] are taught by a Master. It is supp[orted] by a yearly salary from the heritors of the Parish and by the Ch…pens, there is a House and Garden att[ached] for the use of the Master. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church |
Rev[eren]d mr Morriosn
Mr Robertson
Mr Faulkner |
In Saline Village |
A good sized building supported in the usual way in which the Established Church is maintained, there is a Manse in connexion with it and a School, The open space in which it stands is not used as a burial ground, the Grave Yard is detached. |
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Inn and POST OFFICE [Saline] |
Inn & Post Office
Huttons Inn |
Mr Hutton Prop[rieto]r
mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Sign Board |
In Saline Village |
An Inn where a Minor Post Office is served by a Foot Post daily from Dunfermline, the arrival is 12 o'clock and the departure is 4.45P.M. Although the house bears the name of an Inn they do not keep Post Horses and only temporary accommodation for Travellers. It is known as Huttons Inn from the name of the present Proprietor. |
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INNAND POST OFFICE [Saline] |
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SCHOOL [Saline] |
School |
Mr Faulkner (Master)
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
In Saline Village |
A small house built by subscription in which reading, writing and Arithmetic are taught. It is a private School for Boys and Girls supporte[d] wholly by the Scholars. It has no connexion with either the Established or Free Church. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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KIRKLANDS |
Kirklands
Kirkland |
Old Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t
Mr Henderson, Pr[oprietor]
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Robertson
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Directory of Gentlemens Seats
New Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t |
In Saline Village |
A good sized dwelling with garden and ornamental shrubbe[ry] attached, the occasional residen[ce] of the Proprietor. |
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse |
Rev[eren]d mr Morrison, Occ[upie]r
Mr Robertson
Mr J Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A very neat dwelling with outbuildings, Garden and Shrubbery. It is in connexion with the establish[hed] Church and the present residence of the Clergyman. |
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TILLYHILL |
Tillyhill |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Johnstons Co[unty] Map |
In Saline Village |
A good farm house with outbuildings and extensive garden attached. I could not ascertain the derivation of the name. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
[Tillyhill] Tilly. Unproductive clay. Jameson.
Kirkland. Land belonging to the church. Jameson. |
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BURN BRAE |
Burn Brae |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
mr J Hutton |
In Saline Village |
A neat Cottage with garden attached on the East side of Saline Burn from which the name is derived. |
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CRAIGHOUSE MILL (Corn) |
Craighouse Mill (Corn) |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton |
About 32 Chains N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A Corn Mill worked by Water, the property of Sir Robert Preston. |
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SALINE BURN |
Saline Burn |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morriosn
mr David Telfer |
Flowing through Saline Village |
A Stream rising at the foot of Knock Hill. It bears no name until it enters the Dean, from thence to its entrance into the Black Devon it is called Saline Burn. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
Brae. A declivity. Jameson. |
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CRAIG HOUSE |
Craig House
Craighouse |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr John Hutton
Johnstpn's Map |
About 25 Chains N[orth] N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A good farm house with outbuildings attached the property of Miss Duncan. |
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DRUMCAPIE |
Drumcapie
Drumkapie |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 46 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder |
A Small Hill on which Stands a Tri[gonometrica]l Station. |
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DRUMCAPIE PLANTATION |
Drumcapie Plantation |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton |
About 46 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A narrow Fir Plantation the property of Sir Robert Preston. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
Drum. A ridge.
Kippie. A small pointed hill. Jameson. |
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MAINS QUARRY (Whinstone) |
Mains Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr John Hutton |
About 15 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A large Whinstone Quarry the stone being hard is used for the purpose of making Statute Labor roads. |
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RIG HEAD |
Rig Head |
Mr Robertson
Mr J Hutton
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 18 Chains N[orth] W[est] by N[orth] of Nether Kinedder. |
A row of Cottages with garden attached they belong to the Proprietor of the Nether Kinedder Estate. |
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SALINE SAWMILL |
Saline Sawmill |
Mr Robertson
Mr J Hutton
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 28 Chains N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A Small Sawmill worked by Water also a cottage house and Garden. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
Rig. A Ridge, Jameson. |
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KINEDDER MAINS |
Kinedder Mains |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr J Hutton |
About 15 Chains W[est] N[orth] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A good farm house with outbuildings and Garden attached. |
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NETHER KINEDDER [house] |
Nether Kinedder
Upper Kinedder
Lower Kinedder
Under Kinedder
Kinedder |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morison
Mr John Hutton
Valuation Roll
Mr David Telfer, Balgonar
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross with Mr Telfer, Balgonar
Directory of Gentlemen's Seats
New Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 32 Chains S[outh] S[outh] E[ast] from Saline Church. |
A good dwelling with garden and Ornamental ground, offices detached. It is in the hands of Trustees for a Minor. It has been always Spelled Kinedder by former Propr[ietors] and the present Trustees, although an adjoining residence is spelled Kinnedder by its present Proprietor. |
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UPPER KINEDDER [house] |
Upper Kinedder
Upper Kinneddar
Over Kinneddar
Upper Kinnedder
Upper Kineddar |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Hodd, Bandrum
Cap[tai]n Oliphant, Pr[oprietor]
Valuation Roll
Scotish Droectory for Gentlemen's Seats
New Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t |
About 20 Chains N[orth] E[ast] of Nether Kinedder. |
A good residence with garden and outbuildings detached the property of the occupier Captain Oliphant. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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GARDEN HALL |
Garden Hall |
Mr Robertson
Robert Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morison |
About 18 Chains S[outh] W[est] by S[outh] of Nether Kinedder. |
A Cottage with garden attached. |
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KINEDDER BRIDGE |
Kinedder bridge |
Robert Robertson
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 12 Chains S[outh] W[est] of nether Kinedder. |
A good Stone Bridge of one arch on a Statute Labor Road over Blether Burn. Kept in repair by the County. |
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LOANHEAD |
Loanhead |
Robert Robertson
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross 1841
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 18 Chains S[outh] W[est] by S[outh] of Nether Kinedder. |
A cottage with garden attached occupied by the Forester of the property. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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BLETHER BURN |
Blether Burn |
Robert Robertson
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 28 Chains W[est] by S[outh] of Nether Kinedder. |
A Small Stream flowing Westw[ard] and bearing this name from Kinedder Bridge into the adjoining Plan near Cattle Moss where it takes the name of Devity Burn, [From] Kinedder Bridge Eastwards it has no give[n] name but bears that of the different Far[ms] through which it passes. |
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MARYFOLDS WOOD |
Maryfolds Wood |
Robert Robertson
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison |
About 37 Chains S[outh] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A Wood of mixed Fir and Forest Trees. I could not ascertain the meaning of the name, but the field bore it befo[re] it was planted. |
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THE BIG WOOD |
The Big Wood |
Robert Robertson, Forester
Mr Robertson, Poor rate Collector & Schoolmaster Saline
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison, Saline |
About 50 Chains W[est] S[outh] W[est] of Nether Kinedder. |
A large Wood of Fir tre[es] a few Forest trees where fences form[erly] stood. It is in [the] hands of Trustees for a Minor. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish
[The Big Wood] Mr Robertson keeps the Rate Books, Valuation Rolls, and transacts all the public business of the Parish, his opinions of the Orthography are taken from a comparison of the aforementioned documents. |
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MIRY HALL |
Miry Hall
Mirayhall
Myrie Hall
Miryhall |
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr McGillivry
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Property Plan
Parish Rate Books
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
About 45 Chains N[orth] W[est] by W[est] of Green Nass. |
A good Farmhouse with outbuildings garden rtc attached. It is called in the neighbourhood Merry Ha. |
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Plan 34B Saline Parish |
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Parish of Dunfermline
Name of Objects Pages
Parish of Dunfermline 37
Buchanans 35
Brownmuir Craigs 38
Castle Brack 35
Craigluscar Hill 36
Diviny Gask 34
Dolly Quarry Limestone 35
Compensation Reservoir Dunfermline Water Works 38
Green Nap 36
Glassiebarns 36
Glassiebarns 38
Castle Craigs 37
Knock Hill 33
Middle Hill 33
The Din Moss 33
Tarry Hill 34
Tarry Well 34
The Loch 37 |
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KNOCK HILL |
Knock Hill |
Map of Mr W. McGillivry's Farm (Dunny Gask) in his own possession
Mr Robertson
Mr Ready, Wesy Sunnybraes
Johnsons Co[unty] Map |
About 50 Cahains N[orth] W[est] by N[orth] of Dunny Gask. |
A very bold and nearly circular Hill about 1300 Feet high -- at a short distance from the Eastern end of the range called the Saline Hill -- on which stand a Trig[onometrica]l Station. The Hill is good Pasture although partially covered with patches of Furze. |
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MIDDLE HILL |
Middle Hill |
Mr W. McGillivry
Mr Dalgleish near Dunfermline, Pr[oprietor]
Mr John Brown |
About 15 Chains N[orth] of Dunny Gask. |
A small but steep ridge in a cultivated field. |
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THE DIN MOSS |
The Din Moss |
Mr McGillivry
Colin Pitbladdo, Foreman Stilend
James Eason, Farmer Gray Craigs |
About 20 Chains N[orth] E[ast] of Dunny Gask |
A large patch of Heathy and Peat land. The part which comes on this Plan is Heathy only. |
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Plan 34B Sunfermline Parish
Knock. A hill. Jamison.
Dun. Place of a tawny colour. Jamison. |
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DUNNY GASK |
Dunny Gask
Dunnygask
Tonnygask |
Mr McGillivry
Mr Robertson
Rev[eren]d Mr Morrison
Mr Henderson, Formerly Factor to the property
Farmers Lease
Mr Robert Dalgleish, Proprietor
Johnsons Co[unty] Map
Valuation Roll and Rate Book
Directory for Gentlemens Seats |
About 50 Cahins S[outh] E[ast] by S[outh] of Knock Hill Trig[onometrica]l Station |
A good Farmhouse with extensive outbuildings attached. I could not ascertain the derivation of the name but the Proprietor Mr Dalgleish informed me that Tennygask was the proper Orthography, but it was changed to Dunny Gask by a former Factor. Th[e] latter Orthography is now used and record[ded] by the greater number of Authorities I have |
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TARRY HILL |
Tarry Hill |
Mr McGillivry, Occ[upie]r
Mr John Brown
Mr Robertson |
About 15 Chains N[orth] E[ast] of Dunny Gask |
A small steep hill of good pasture land on the South side of which are a few Precipices. I could not ascertain the derivation of the name. |
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TARRY WELL |
Tarry Well |
Mr McGillivry
Mr John Brown
Mr Robertson |
About 18 Chains N[orth] E[ast] by E[ast] of Dunny Gask. |
A spring from which the stream flows underground near the Southern foot of Tarry Hill. |
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BUCHANANS |
Buchanans
Buchannan |
The Farmers rent Receipts
Mr Robertson
Mr McGillivry
Mr R. Dalgleish, Prop[rieto]r
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
About 33 Chains S[outh] by W[est] of Dunny Gask |
A good farm house with outbuildings garden etc attached. This with bents and Dunny Gask belong for Ecclesiastical purposes to Saline Parish and for Civil purposes to Dunfermline. |
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CASTLE BRACK |
Castle brack |
Mr McGillivry
Mr Robertson
Mr J Brown |
About 15 Chains W[est] S[outh] W[est] of Dunny Gask |
A rough but cultivated field near Dunny Gask. I inserted it in consequence of the name, although there are no remains nor nothing is known of a Castle or any building of that description ever having been in the neighbourhood. |
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DOLLY QUARRY (Limestone) |
Dolly Quarry (Limestone) |
Mr J. Brown
Mr Robertson
Mr Ferry (manager of the Forth Ironworks) |
About 45 Chains S[outh] S[outh] E[ast] of Dunny Gask. |
A large Limestone Quarry the face of which is on the North side and very smooth the South side is a large heap of shale. It is worked by the Forth Ironworks Company. |
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CRAIGLUSCAR HILL |
Craigluscar Hill |
Mr Anderson, Luscar House
John Brown
Mr Robertson
Mr Stewart, Carnock |
About 30 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Green Nap |
A range of Rough Hills partly covered with thick Furze and partly Scattered Furze and Rushy Pa-- The Western extremity of the ran[ge] is Known by the name of Glassieba[rns] |
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GLASSIEBARNS [natural] |
Glassiebarns
Glassieburn
Grassybarns |
John Brown
Mr Robertson
Mr Stewart, Carnock
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Johnstons Co[unty] Map |
About 30 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Green N ap. |
The western extremity of the range called Craigluscar Hill. On the South side it is thickly covered with Furze, the remainder of the Surface of this feature is scattered Furze and Rushy Pasture. |
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GREEN NAP |
Green Nap
Green Knap
Green Knab |
Mr John Brown
Mr Robertson
Mr Syewart, Carnock
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross
Johnstons Co[unty[ Map
Farmers rent Receipt |
About 45 Chains S[outh] E[ast] by E[ast] of Miry Hall |
A small Farmhouse with hard[en] etc attached. |
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Plan 34B Dunfermline Parish
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CASTLE CRAIGS |
Castle Craigs |
Mr Robertson
Mr Stewart
Mr McGillivry
Mr John Brown |
About 35 Chains S[outh] E[ast] of Green Nap. |
A Steep rocky Precipice partly covered with Brushwood, Gorse, Scattered Roicks and Furze on the South side of Glassieburn. There is a tradition here that at the time the Romans were enca,per on Camp Bank an opposing Force were stationed on Glassieburn, above the Castle Craigs, but from the nature of the ground the place was deemed sufficiently defective without any work being thrown up. There does not appear to be any remains on the Hill and no one in the neighbourhood ever heard of a Castle on it. |
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THE LOCH |
The Loch |
John Brown
Mr McGillivry
Mr Robertson
Mr Stewart |
About 40 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Green Nap. |
A marsh formerly a Loch on the Glassieburns. |
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Plan 34B Dunfermline Parish
P[aris]h of Dunfermline. For Descriptive remarks of this parish see Name book for Plan 35A.
[Castle Craigs] "There are evidently the remains of a Camp probably of the Roman (Castra Stativa) upon Craig Luscar Hill in the parish of Dunfermline adjoining to the N[orth] E[ast] boundary of ours".(Carnock). Old Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t.
"From Carnock about a mile and a half Northward the Heretic had another strength, on Craigluscar hill,which the Minister of Carnock supposed to have been a Camp of the Romans. The Minister of Dunfermline more truly calls this a Pictish Camp." Chalmers Caledonia. |
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BROWNMUIR CRAIGS |
Brownmuir Craigs |
Mr John Brown
Mr Stewart
Mr Robertson |
About 55 Chains S[outh] E[ast] by S[outh] of Green Nap. |
A small patch of Fir trees on a rising ground, the North side of which is very steep and Precipitous. |
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COMPENSATION RESERVOIR (Dunfermline Water-Works) |
Dunfermline Waterworks, Compensation Reservoir |
Act of Parliament
Mr Anderson
Mr Stewart |
About 60 Chains N[orth] E[ast] of Luscar House. |
A Reservoir made by the Dunfer[mline] Waterworks Company to supply th[e] Mills in the neighbourhood of Carnock in compensation for the usual supply of water to these Mi[lls] having been cut off for the supply of the Town of Dunfermline. It is sometimes called the Carnock Da[m]. |
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GLASSIEBARNS [cottage] |
Glassiebarns
Grassybarns |
Mr John Brown
Mr Stewart
Mr Robertson
Johnstons Co[unty] Map |
About 45 Chains S[outh] E[ast] of Green Nap. |
A small Cottage with Graden attached it takes its name from a part of a Range of Hills in its immediate vicinity. |
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Parish of Carnock
Names of Objects Pages
Parish of Carnock 41
Bambo Bridge 50
Bore Hill 57
Bambro House 59
Blair Quarry (sandstone) 59
Blair 59
Blair Row 60
Black House 60
Black Wood 61
Blair House 61
Blair Tower 62
Blair Check T[oll] B[ar] 62
Brick Row 63
Church (Ruins of) 46
Carnock Burn 47
Camps Bank 64
Carnock 48
Carnock Bridge 49
Carnock & Kennet Trust 50
Carnock Moor 51
Carnock House 53
Coarse Hill 54
Carneil Hill 64
Carneil 64
Dane 41
Danhead 58
East Bowhard 54
East Luscar 55
Free Church 44
Forester Cottage 54
Gouk Hall 57
Herd Hill Road 60
Ink Craig 48
Keepers Row 62
Law Know 51
Luscar House 55
Loanhead 56
Loanhead Road 56
Lodge 58
Luscar Dean 58
Mill 42
Manse 43
Manse Free Church 44
Newbiggan 45
Oakley 64
Pyat Knowe 56
School 42
School 62
Store Rows 63
The Burns 53
West Bonhard 53
West Luscar 55
Wester Clune 57 |
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DAM [Carnock] |
Dam |
John Campbell, Miller
John Syme
John Niven |
About 10 Chains E[ast] of Carnock. |
A sloping piece of masonry or bay near Ink Craig by which the water of Carnock Burn is partly retained & diverted into another channel for the purpose of driving the Overshot Wheel at Carnock Mill. |
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MILL [Carnock] |
Mill |
John Campbell, Tenant
John Syme
John Niven |
In the village of Carnock |
A Water and Steam Flour & Threshing Mill in the [---] of Carnock Village, the property of John Stuart Esq[uire], Carnock house. |
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SCHOOL [parish, Carnock] |
Parochial School |
Revd [Reverend] A Douglas
Mr Peter Trewartha, Schoolmaster
William Ferrie Esqr, Forth Iron Works |
In the village of Carnock |
A dwelling house with garden immediately S[outh] of the Church M[anse], the basement floor is used fo[r] the Schoolroom, the remainder [of] the house the Schoolmaster has for his domestic us[e]. The Master receives £34.4.[--] use of house & G[arde]n free of Taxes from the heritors of the paris[h], the remainder of his income [is] from the parents of his pupils, [who] pay him from 2/6 to 6/- a year for each pupil according to h[is] age & advancement. There are [at] present 76 Boys & 40 Girls. |
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MANSE [parish, Carnock] |
Manse |
Rev[eren]d A B Douglas
Rev]eren]d W[illia]m Galstone
Mr Ferrie Esq[ui]re
Mr P Stewart |
In the village of Carnock |
A moderate sized house, of modern date, with a small front & back garden, the residence of the Rev[eren]d A B Douglas, Established Church Minister for Carnock Parish. This house stands on the same site as the former Manse in which dwelt the celebrated John Row, the first Pastor of this Parish -- his eldest son was born in the same house and wrote the Historie of the Estate of the Kirk of Scotland; the younger son became principal of Kings College Aberdeen & was a man of great learning. |
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FREE CHURCH [Carnock] |
Free Church
Free Church |
Rev[eren]d W[illia]m Gilstone Carnock
Rev[eren]d A Douglas
Mr P. Stewart
Schoolmaster Carnock
John Niven
Carnock |
034 |
A neat small square stone building
erected about 12 years since by
the members &c of the Free Church
situate at the South end of
Carnock Village. The Rev[eren]d W[illia]m
Gilstone, formerly the Established
Church Minister of this Parish,
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FREE CHURCH MANSE {Carnock] |
Manse
(Free Church) |
Rev[eren]d W. Gilstone
Rev[eren]d A Douglas
John Niven
Ja[me]s Young
Wright Carnock |
034 |
A good stone gothic building
with garden &c S.E. of Carnock
Village, is the residence of the
Rev[eren]d W[illia]m Gilstone. |
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NEWBIGGIN |
Newbiggin
Newbiggin
Newbiggin
Newbiggin |
James Wilson
Tenant
Rent Receipts
Lease
Rev[eren]d A Douglas |
034 |
A good old house with Gard[e]n homestead
ab[ou]t 20 Chains N. of Carnock Village;
it was formerly the residence of
the Proprietors of the Carnock Estate.
John Aikern Esq[ui]r[e] Professor of
Scottish law and son of Col[onel] Aikern,
frequently resided here during
the summer months: In 1765
he resigned his professorship and
retired here to employ the re-
mainder of his life in writing &
preparing for the press his work
styled "The Institutes of the Law of
Scotland. it was Pub[lishe]d in 1773. five
years after his death. He died
in 1767. at Cardross in Montieth
John Stewart Esq[ui]re the present
propietor is a lineal descendant
of the said Co[lone]l Aikern |
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CHURCH (Ruins of) [Carnock] |
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins)
Church (in Ruins) |
Rev[eren]d A Douglas
Session Books
W[illia]m Ferrie Esq[ui]re
John Niven
John Syme |
034 |
A ruin in the centre of the Church
yard adjoining the W. side of the Manse
built ab[ou]t the year 1500. In the
year 1592. Lord Lindsay, the {.?.}
of the living, called on the Session to
appoint a Minister to this Church
when the Rev[eren]d John Row was chosen.
In 1593. on a Sunday, the roof
fell in; but owing to illness of
Pastor there was no service at the
time; otherwise, no doubt many
would have been lost. 3 years
lasped after this accident before
the church was repaired. it has
been used ever since as the parish
church until within the last {.?.}
Rev[eren]d Jno Row was buried in a
beautiful tomb at the E.
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CARNOCK BURN |
Carnock Burn |
Act of Parliament for the Dunfermline Water Works
New Statistical
Acc[oun]t of Scotland
Rob[er]t Seaton
John Syme |
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A small stream rising in the vicinity
of Craigluscar running in a
S.W. as far as Bambow Bridge
it then inclines more W. and passes
through Carnock Village and
continues almost in the same direction
as far as Oakley where it joins
the Stream that forms the County
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CARNOCK [village] |
Carnock |
Rev[eren]d A.B. Douglas
Poor Rate Book
Mr Stewart M.A. |
034 |
A small irregular Village about
3 miles W. of Dunfermline, on
the Carnock & Kennet Trust
containing ab[ou]t 400 inhabitants
who are principally employed weaving
Cotton Damask Table covers.
In this Village are 3 Churches
(one in Ruins, 2 Manses, and
a Parochial School & Post Office |
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INK CRAIG |
Ink Craig
Ink Craig
Ink Craig
Ink Craig |
Rev[eren]d A Douglas
John Niven
John Syme
Ja[me]s Young
Joiner Carnock
Old Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t |
034 |
A rugged rock adjoining the
Mill dam on the E. side of Carnock
Village. It is a natural curiosity
as a liquid has been distilled from
this Rock resembling Ink.
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CARNOCK BRIDGE |
Carnock Bridge |
Rev[eren]d A B Douglas, Carnock
John Niven, Carnock
John Syme, Weaver Carnock |
In the Village of Carnock |
A very old bridge in the village of Carnock over the Burn where the Carnock & Kennet Trust crosses. On the East wall of this bridge, a little above the Crown of the Arch, are two Stones bear[in]g inscriptions, vis [namely] Mr J. Row, Patsor Anno D[omine] 1638 and the other BRVCE of Carnock in raised letters. |
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EAST BONHARD |
East Binhard |
Mr Bardner, Farm Tenant
Poor Rate Book
Mr Peter Stewart, MA Schoolmaster Carnock
Rob[er]t Seaton, Gowkhall |
034 |
An old large house on the E[ast] side of the road from Carnock Village towards Saline; formerly it was the house of Bonhard; but a few years ago the Proprietor caused the homestead to be removed and a New Farmhouse & homestead to be built ab[ou]t 15 Chains N[orth] on the opposite side of the above road, which bears the same name. |
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BAMBOO BRIDGE |
Bambo Bridge
Bamboo Bridge
Bambow Bridge |
Road Map
Copy of Act of Parliament
Liscar Estate Plan
Geo[rge] Anderson Esq[ui]r[e], Luscar House |
Nearly ½ Mile E[ast] of Carnock |
A small Bridge over th[e] Carnock Burn on the Dunfermline District Trust No. [-] |
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CARNOCK AND KENNET TRUST |
Carnock and Kennet Trust |
Mr Ferrie, Forth Iron Works
Mr Menzies Esq[ui]r[e], Clerk to the Trustees |
034 |
This road extends from Ba[mboo] Bridge which is ab[ou]t 1 miles E[ast] of Carnock ro Kennet Village, a distance of 8 Miles, it there joi[ns] the Stirling & Newmills or Coast Road. The Carnock road has branches. |
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CARNOCK MOOR |
Carnock Moor |
Mr Stewart, Pr[oprietor]
Mr Stewart, School[maste]r
Mr Robertson
Mr Hogg, Bandrum |
About 47 Chains S[outh] S[outh] E[ast] of Bandrum House |
A considerable portion of Moor, chiefly heathy, with scattered Fir trees on different parts of it, the property of Mr Stewart Carnock House. |
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LAW KNOWE |
Law Know |
Rev[eren]d mr Gilston, Carnock
John Syme
Mr Stewart |
About 5 Chains N[orth] E[ast] of Carnock Village |
A small eminence partially covered with Broom in the vicinity of Carnock Village on which the Barons in Feudal times were in the habit of assembling their vassals and settling their differences. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish
Law Know. See Pyat Knowe in page 56.
"There are indeed some knows or small eminences as the knows of Luscar and the Law Know adjoining to Carnock. From the name of the last of these we may be led to believe that it was a place for assembling the vassals and de;endings round their superiors in the days of the Feudal System that differences might be decided and justice administered." Old Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t. |
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CARNOCK HOUSE |
Carnock House |
Mr Stewart Propr[ietor]
Mr Stewart, Carnock
Parish Rate Book |
About 67 Chains E[ast] by S[outh] of Blair House. |
A Small neat dwelling with garden and a Small patch of ornamental grounds occupied by the Proprietor. |
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WEST BONHARD |
West Bonhard |
Mr Bardner
Parish Rate Book
Mr Stewart Prop[rieto]r |
About 60 Chains E[ast] of Blair House |
A good Farmhouse with outbuildings etc attached. There is a Small Farmhouse on the other side of the Road Known as East Bonhard. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish
The Burn. [Authorities] Mr Stewart, Mr Stewart School[maste]r, Parish Rate Book. [Situation] About 66 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Blair House. [Descriptive remarks] A few Cottages on the South Side of the Carnock and Kennet Trust near Carnock. |
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COARSE HILL |
Coarse Hill |
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart
Mr Bardner |
About 50 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Blair House |
A Small high piece of Rough ground covered for the greater part with Furze, Broom and Brushwood. |
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EAST BONHARD |
East Bonhard |
Mr Stewart, Carnock Ho[use] Proprietor
Mr Stewart, School[maste]r
Mr Bardner, Occ[upie]r
Parish Rate Book |
About 65 Chains E[ast] by N[orth] of Blair House. |
A good Farmhouse with outbuildings garden etc attach[ed] the property of Mr Stewart, Carnock House. This and West Bonhard although standing nearly North and South are distinguished by East and West. |
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FORESTERS COTTAGE |
Foresters Cottage |
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart
Mr Bardner |
About 72 Chains E[ast] by N[orth] of Blair House |
A Small cottage and garden formerly occupied by a Forester , the name is Well Known. |
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EAST LUSCAR |
East Luscar
Easter Luscar |
Mr Anderson
Mr Simpson
Rate Book
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
About 20 Chains N[orth] N[orth] E[ast] |
A good farmhouse with outbuildings garden etc. |
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LUSCAR HOUSE |
Luscar House |
Mr Anderson Propr[ietor]
Mr Simpson
Mr Stewart
Rate Books
Johnsons Co[unty] Map
Scotch Directory |
About 25 Chains N[orth] W[est] by N[orth] of Goukhall. |
A very neat residence with a small Ornamental Park and Gardens detached, occupied by the Proprietor, The Park has no name, the Proprietor does not call it The Park. |
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WEST LUSCAR |
West Luscar
Wester Luscar |
Mr Anderson Propr[ietor]
Mr Simpson
Rate Book
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
About 12 Chains W[est] N[orth] W[est] of Luscar House |
A good farm house with outbuildings etc attached the property of Mr Anderson, Luscar House. |
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LOANHEAD |
Loanhead |
Mr Anderson, Luscar House Propr[ietor]
Mr Stewart, Schoolm[aster] Carnock
Parish Rate Books
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
About 45 Chains N[orth] by E[ast] of Luscar House. |
A Farm house with outbuildings garden etc the property of Mr Anderson Luscar House. |
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LOANHEAD ROAD |
Loanhead Road |
Mr Anderson
Mr Stewart
Mr John Brown |
About 35 Chains N[orth] by E[ast] of Luscar House. |
An occupation Road extending from about 10 Chains North of Loanhead to another Road a lift[le] North of East Luscar. It is the property of Mr Anderson and use[d] by others on Sufference. |
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PYAT KNOWE |
Pyat Knowe |
Mr John Brown
Mr Stewart
Mr Simpson, Goukhall |
About 40 Chains N[orth] N[orth] E[ast] of Luscar House. |
A small round Hill partly planted with Fir and Forest Trees. It takes the name from a bird called the Pyat. |
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BORE WELL (Chalybeate) |
Bore Well |
Mr Anderson
Mr Stewart
Mr Simpson
Property Plan |
About 35 Chains E[ast] of Luscar House. |
A Small Mineral Spring, discovered in boring for mineral purposes. The medicinal qualities of the Spring are not known. |
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GOUKHALL |
Goukhall
Gowkhall |
Mr Anderson
Parish Rate Books
Mr Stewart
Johnson Co[unty[ Map |
About 20 Chains S[outh]E[ast] by S[outh] of Luscar House. |
A Small Village consisting of a Public House and several Farm and Cottage houses the latter occupied by Weavers. |
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WESTER CLUNE |
Wester Clune |
Mr Anderson
Mr Simpson
Mr Stewart |
About 35 Chains E[ast] S[outh] E[ast] of Luscar House |
A small farm house with outbuildings attached. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Village
Gouk. The Cuckoo. Jamison. |
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DEANHEAD |
Deanhead |
Property Plan
Mr Anderson
Mr Stewart
Rate Book
Co[unty] Map of Fife and Kinross |
About 43 Chains N[orth] E[ast] by E[ast] of Luscar House |
A Cottage and Garden the property of Mr Anderson Luscar House. |
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LODGE [Luscar House] |
Lodge |
Mr Anderson
Mr Simpson
Mr Stewart |
About 14 Chains S[outh] W[est] by S[outh] of Luscar House. |
A Small neat Lodge at the entrance of the Carriage Road to Luscar House. |
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LUSCAR DEAN |
Luscar Dean |
Mr Anderson
Property Plan
Mr Stewart |
About 40 Chains N[orth] E[ast] by E[ast] of Luscar House |
A deep Valley, through which Carnock Burn flows, wooded on both sides with mixed Fir and Forest trees. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish
Dean. A hollow where the ground Slopes on both sides. Jameson. |
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BAMBOO INN |
Bamboo Inn
Bamboo Inn
Bamboo Inn |
Sign Board
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Stewart |
034 |
A small Public House in
Gowkhall Village. It is well
known as the Bamboo Inn although
a Bridge in the vicinity is called
Bambo and sometimes Bambow
Bridge |
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BLAIR [district] |
Blair
Blair
Blair
Blair
Blair |
Mr Ferry, manager to the Forth Ironworks Co[mpany]
Property Plan
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart
Parish Rate Books |
034 |
A considerable District of arable
and woodlands, the Property of the
Forth Ironworks Company. The
woods are for the most part newly
planted and have no names. |
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BLAIR QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Blair Quarry (Sandstone)
Blair Quarry (Sandstone)
Blair Quarry (Sandstone) |
Mr Stewart School[maste]r
Carnock
Mr McLaren School[maste]r
Oakley
Cap[tai]n Oliphant
Nether Kinneddar |
034 |
Two sandstone Quarries the
propert of the Forth Ironworks
Company. |
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BLACK HOUSE |
Black House
Black House
Black House |
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Bardner |
034 |
Av small cottage and Garden.
It is sometimes called Greengates
the name of the field on
which it stands but Black House
is best known. |
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BLAIR ROW |
Blair Row
Blair Row
Blair Row
Blair Row |
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Stewart
Parish Rate Book
Mr. Robertson |
034 |
Two Rows of Cottages built for
the accomodation of the miners
by the Forth Ironworks Company |
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HERD HILL ROAD |
Herd Hill Road
Herd Hill Road
Herd Hill Road
Herd Hill Road |
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Bardner
East Bonhard |
034 |
Extends from a Private Road
leading to Blair House, to the
Dunfermline District Trust No. {.?.} |
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BLACK WOOD |
Black Wood
Black Wood
Black Wood |
Mr. Bardner
Mr. Stewart
Mr. McLaren |
034 |
A large wood principally Fir
Trees the property of the Forth
Ironworks Company. |
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BLAIR [farm] |
Blair Farm
Blair Farm
Blair Farm
Blair |
Mr. Ferrie
Mr McLaren
Mr. Stewart
Johnston's Co[unty] Map |
034 |
A good Farmhouse with
outbuildings detached, the property
of the Forth Ironworks Company.
The word Farm is added to distinguish
it from Blair House on the same
property |
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BLAIR HOUSE |
Blair House
Blair House
Blair House
Blair House |
Mr. Ferrie
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Stewart
Property Plan
This is the only name
on the Property Plan |
034 |
A good dwelling House with
Ornamental ground the property
of the Forth Ironworks Company
and occupiedby their manager
Mr. Ferrie. |
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BLAIR CHECK T.P. |
Blair Check T[oll] B[ar] |
Board on front of Ho[use]
Mr Ferrie
Mr McLaren |
About 18 Chains S[outh] S[outh] W[est] of Blair House |
A Toll Bar on the Carnock and Kennet Trust at Oakley for the Collection of Tolls on the Ironstone brought from Stilend Mine to the Forth Ironworks. |
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BLAIR TOWER |
Blair Tower |
Mr Ferrie
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart |
About 20 Chains E[ast] by S[outh] of Blair House |
A small circular Tower in a Wood near Blair House intended for an observatory but never completed. |
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SCHOOL [Oakley] |
School |
Mr McLaren, Teacher
Mr Stewart
Mr Ferrie |
In Oakley Village or District |
A large stone building erect[ed] by the Forth Ironworks Compan[y] and supported by the monthly Sub[scrip]tion from the men employed by the] Compant -- Reading, writing and A[rithmetic] are taught by a master. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish |
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BRICK ROW |
Brick Row |
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart
Parish Rate Books |
In Oakley District |
A row of Cottages built by the Forth Ironworks Company and occupied by their work people. |
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STORE ROWS |
Stone Rows |
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart
Parish Rate Books |
In Oakley District |
Two rows of Cottages built by the Forth Ironworks Company for the convenience of their work people. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish
Keepers Row [Authorities] Mr McLaren, Mr Stewart, Parish Rate Books. [Situation] In Oakley District. [Descriptive Remarks] A row of Cottages built by the Forth Ironworks Company for the Convenience of their workpeople. |
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CARNEIL |
Carneil |
Mr Days, Occupier
Mr McLaren
Mr Stewart |
About 70 Chains S[outh] E[ast] by E[ast] of Blair House. |
A good farmhouse with outbuildings garden etc attach[ed]. |
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Plan 34B Carnock Parish
Oakley and Carneil Hill [Authority] See name Books for Plan 34D. [Descriptive Remarks] For descriptive remarks of the Name see Name book for Plan 34D.
Camps Bank [Authority] See Name book for Plan 34D. |
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34B
Parishes of Page
Carnock 39
Dunfermline 33
Saline 1 |
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