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Parish of Beath 35B
[Names of Objects] -- Page
Ph [Parish] of Beath -- 7
Bridge end -- 9
Beath Bleachfield 14
Blackdean Hill 17
Birnie Ridge 20
Bernies Brae 25
Church 2
Cant's Dam Bridge 6
Cowdenbeath 7
Cowdenbeath Village 8
Cowdenbeath Colliery 11
Cowdenbeath Inn 12
Cowdenbeath T.B. [Toll Bar] 12
Cowdenbeath Station 18
Cowdenbeath Bog 18
Cattlehill Cistern 15
Cross Keys 20
Dlbeath 1
Dyke Neuk 24
Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Railway 4
Foresthall 21
Faulford 28
Frostymountain 28
Fairfield 29
Great North Road Trust 10
Great North Road 11
Gateside 19
Hillend 15
Hill of Beath 22
Hanging Stones 27
Kirktown 23
Kirkford 23
Lochfutty Burn 23
Lochfitty Plantation 29
Lochfitty 30 |
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Leucharsbeath 4
Lassodie Mill 5
Lassodie 10
Lassodie Mains 19
Lochend 21
Meikle Beath 1
Muirtown 5
Muirend 13
Manse 13
Moss-side 14
Muirhead 16
Midden Hill 17
Rose Hill 28
Rough Hill 5
Rough-hill Saw Mill 6
Richards Hill 7
Round Hill 26
School 24
Swinron's Beath 16
Stevenson's Beath 20
Thornton 10
The Laird's Road 19
The Cut Plantation 20
The Cloich 1
Windyedge 3
Whitehouse 9
Worldsend 9
Woodside 22
White Hill 26
Whinnyhall 27 |
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Meiklebeath |
Meiklebeath
Meiklebeath
Newbeath
Meiklebeath
Micklebeath |
J. Black
W. Allen
Surveyor's Map of Roads
Revd the Minister Ph [Parish]
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 20 chains north of Dalbeath farm house |
A farm house with offices and a farm of land attached, at present occupied as a Pasture farm by the proprietor J. Dalgleish of West Grange. |
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Dalbeath |
Dalbeath
Dalbeath
Dalbeath |
J. Black
W. Allen
Surveyor's Map of Roads |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 20 chains south east of Micklebeath farm house |
A farm house, at present occupied by Mr Stenhouse, the lands are occupied as a Pasture farm by the proprietor J. Dalgleish of West Grange. |
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The Cloich |
The Cloich
The Cloich
The Cloich |
David Dow
Alexander Dow
Mr Starky, Hill of Beath |
035 |
A deep hollow or hiding place nr [near] the summit of the Hill of Beath, where the first armed conventicle was held against [--?] by the ejected ministers of Troqueer and Rutherglen. |
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Parish of Beath Plan 35B
[Meik]le - the Scotticism -- as regards [iden]tity was Beath the [word?] for Birch-tree or wood. There might [have] been an abundance [of this?] wood growing near this locality & might have given [rise?] to the name.
Cloich a place of shelter. Scot. [Scottish] Dicty. [Dictionary] |
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CHURCH [parish, Kirktown] |
Church
Church |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson, Parish Minister |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 13 chains east of Kirktown. |
A Small & neatly built Parish Church erected in 1835, it is seated for about 400 and has 250 Communicants, the pre[sent] Minister is the Revd James Ferguson D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] whose stipend is about £205 per annum. |
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Parish of Beath Plan 35B |
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WINDYEDGE |
Windyedge
Windyedge
Windyedge
Windyedge
Windyedge |
William White
Robert Taylor
Revd J. Ferguson
VCo [County] Map 1841 (Frasers)
Road Surveyors Map |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 24 chs [chains] west of Muirtown farm house. |
A farm house, offices & a farm of land attached occupied by William White and the property of Mr Aiken of Kinghorn. |
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Lochfitty Burn |
This name appears on page 23. |
William White
J. Collier |
035 |
See Descriptive Remarks for Trace 2. |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch)
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) |
James Orrock, Cowdenbeath
James Stenhouse Esqr
Time Tables |
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Runs 30 chains north west of Castelhillm 17 chains south east of Beath Bleachfield and 5 chains east of Cowdenbeath Village in a north easterly direction. |
This name applies to the bra [branch] of the Edin. [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee Railway, between Thornt [Thornton] Junction and Dunferml [Dunfermline]. It is laid with two lines of rails, for trains passing [up] and down, except about - miles near Dunfermline. There are no Mile Posts o [on] this portion of the line. |
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LEUCHARSBEATH |
Leucharsbeath
Leucharsbeath
Leucharsbeath
Leucharsbeath
Leucharsbeath
Leuchats Beath |
J. Ferrie
J. Christie
Revd J. Ferguson
Fraser's Co [County] Map 1841
Road Surveyor's Map
Voters List |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 36 ch [chains] north west of Cowdenbeath Village. |
A farm house with offices & farm attached on the Estate of the Earl of Moray. Occupier, J. Currier. Leicharsbeath is written on the Certs. [Certificates?] |
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page 4 Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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LASSODIE MILL (Corn) |
Lassodie Mill
Lassodie Mill
Lassodie Mill
Lassodie Mill |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
Alexander Watt
Co [County] Map 1841 |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, and five chains north of Muirtown. |
A Corn Mill, with a small farm attached, occupied by A. Watt, the property of William Hunt Esqr residing in Edinbg [Edinburgh]. |
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MUIRTOWN |
Muirtown
Muirtown
Muirtown
Muirton
Muirton
Muirton |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
J. Collier
Voters List
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers)
Road Surveyors Map |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, and five chains south of Lassodie Mill. |
A farm house and offices, with a farm of land attached, occupied by John Collier, on the estate of the Earl of Moray. |
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ROUGH HILL |
Rough Hill
Rough Hill
Rough Hill
Rough Hill |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
Alexander Watt
F. Fotheringham |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 11 chains east of Lassodie Mill. |
A Small eminence, on the farm of Lassodie Mill, occupied by A. Watt. |
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CANT'S DAM BRIDGE |
Cant's Dam Bridge
Cant's Dam Bridge
Cant's Dam Bridge |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Fergsuon
A. Watt |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 7 chains north east of Rough Hill. |
A Stone bridge of one ar [arch] over Lochfitty burn, the name is derived from a person named Cant for [formerly] having a Mill Dam near the bridge. A County Bridge. |
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ROUGH HILL SAW MILL |
Rough Hill Saw Mill
Rough Hill Saw Mill
Rough Hill Saw Mill
Rough Hill Saw Mill |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
Alexander Watt
F. Fotheringham |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 19 chains east of Lassodie Mill. |
A Saw Mill on the farm Lassodie Mill, recently erected, occupied by Francis Fotheringham, the property of William Hunt. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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COWDENBEATH [farm] |
Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath |
James Stenhouse
James Orrock
William Brown, Dunfermline
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 12 cha [chains] north east of Richard's Hill. |
A farm house and offices with an arable farm attached, occupied by James Orrock and property of James Stenhouse. |
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RICHARD'S HILL |
Richard's Hill
Richard's Hill |
James Stenhouse
James Orrock |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 17 cha [chains] north east of Stevenson's Beath. |
A small arable eminence on the farm of Cowdenbeath named after one of the proprietors whose christian name was Richard. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B.
Ph [Parish] of Beath. See Name book 30D. For descriptive remarks of the parish of Beath, see Name book for Plan 30D. |
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COWDENBEATH [village] |
Cowdenbeath Village
Cowdenbeath Village
Cowdenbeath Village
Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath |
James Stenhouse
James Orrock
Andrew Cgristie
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 5 chains east of the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway. |
A newly built Village feu [feued] off the farm of Cowdenbeath from which it takes its n [name]. The houses are one story [in] height, which are chiefly occupied by Miners. There [are] two Grocers' Shops, one In [Inn], a Post Office, and a Rail [Railway] Station in the Village. Proprietor of the feus Ja [James] Stenhouse Esqr, Northfod. It is on the Great North Road. |
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Parish of Beath Plan 35B. |
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BRIDGE-END |
Bridge-end
Bridge-end
Bridge-end
Bridge-end
Bridge-end |
Andrew Christie
David Reekie
William Brown, Dunfermline
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers)
Road Map |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 10 chains south east of Cowdenbeath Station. |
A few houses fenced off Cowdenbeath, chiefly occupied by colliers. |
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WHITEHOUSE |
Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Whitehouse |
Robert Taylor
William White
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers)
Road Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 27 chains north east of Thornton farm house. |
A small dwelling house. This was formerly a farm house having suitable out-offices, but it is now annexed to the Farm of Thornton. |
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WORLDS-END (In Ruins) |
Worlds end (In Ruins)
Worlds end (In Ruins)
Worlds end (In Ruins) |
Andrew Christie
David Reekie
Surveyor's Map of Roads
Co [County] Map 1841 |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 33 cha [chains] east of Cowdenbeath Colliery. |
A row of Cottages now in ruins. These were erected some years ago, for the accommodation of the colliers who worked the pit a little East of the Cottages. The pit is now disused. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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GREAT NORTH ROAD TRUST |
Great North Road from Queensferry and Burntisland to Perth. |
Printed Toll Tables
Map to accompany Statute Labor Roads
Act of Parliament for Perth, Fife, Clackmannan & Kinross |
035 |
The Great North road Turnpike Trust extends from Burntisland and Queensferry (omitting at the Toll Bar at Cowdenbeath) to Perth. |
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LASSODIE |
Lassodie
Lassodie
Lassody
Lassodie |
Robert Taylor
J. Collier
Johnston's County Map
Directory of Gentns [Gentlemens's] Seats
Revd J. Ferguson |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 19 chains north east of Whinnyhall. |
This was formerly the residen [residence] of Mr Dewar, the proprietor [of] Lassodie Estate. Part of [the] house is ruinous, the other part is occupied by an agricultural labourer. The land is let to J. Collier [of] Muirton. |
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THORNTON |
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
Thornton
Thorntown |
Robert Taylor
William White
Revd J. Ferguson
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers) |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 27 chains south-west of Whitehouse. |
A farm house & offices wi [with] a farm of land attached, [the] property of the Trustees of [Mr] Aiken, late of the Cupar [?] The present occupier is Robert Taylor. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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In Descriptive Remarks, the word in brackets following 'Queensferry' is hard to decipher. Omiting does not seem to fit this case. |
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COWDENBEATH COLLIERY |
Cowdenbeath Colliery
Cowdenbeath Colliery
Cowdenbeath Colliery |
James Stenhouse Esqr
James Orrock
William Brown, Dunfermline |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 11 chains east of Cowdenbeath Village. |
Three Coal Pits on the farm of Cowdenbeath, at present in working order, attached to each is an Engine for pumping water from the Pits. Lessee the Forth Iron Company. Proprietor James Stenhouse, Northfod. |
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GREAT NORTH ROAD |
Great North Road
Great North Road
Great North Road
Great North Road |
James Stenhouse
Mr Cousins
William Brown, Dunfermline
Mr Tuckett, Road Surveyor |
035
Runs 20 chains south east of Muirhead, passes by Beath Bleachfield, and continues through Cowdenbeath Village in a northerly direction. |
The Roads leading respectively from North Queensferry and Dunfermline to Perth and Northwards. These roads unite at Cowdenbeath and from the great highway from Edinburgh to the North. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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COWDENBEATH INN |
Cowdenbeath Inn
Cowdenbeath Inn
Cowdenbeath Inn |
James Stenhouse
Sign Board
Mr Cousins, Occupier |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 5 chains north of Cowdenbeath railway station. |
A large and commodious [--] in the Village of Cowdenb [Cowdenbeath] established about 40 years [ago]. The occupier Mr Cousins [has a] licence to sell all kinds of dr [drink]. |
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COWDENBEATH T.B. |
Cowdenbeath T.B. [Toll Bar]
Cowdenbeath T.B. [Toll Bar]
Cowdenbeath T.B. [Toll Bar] |
Sign Board
Mr Cousins
William Brown, Dunfermline |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 4 chains north of Cowdenbeath railway station. |
A Toll Bar at Cowdenbeath Village on the Great North [Road] at which dues are collected. |
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Parish of Beath Plan 35B. |
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The word after 'commodious' in Descriptive Remarks is not visible and I am unable to guess what is was, so am showing it as [--]. |
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd J. Ferguson
Thomas Scott
William Brown, Dunfermline |
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In the south part of the Parsih of Beath, 10 chains north west of Dyke Neuk. |
A neatly built Parish Manse, with a glebe attached; the residence of the Revd J. Ferguson D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] Minister of Beath. |
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MUIREND |
Muirend
Muirend
Muirend |
Thomas Rattray
Mr Burns
John Haggie |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 6 chains south west of Beath Bleachfield. |
A small Cottage and garden feued off the Hill of Beath estate, occupied by Mrs Henderson. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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BEATH BLEACHFIELD |
Beath Bleachfield
Beath Bleachfield
Beath Bleachfield
Beath Bleachfield
Beath Bleachfield |
Thomas Rattray
John Haggie
Mr Burns
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers) |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 6 chains north east of Muirend. |
A number of houses and bleaching and drying green, where linen yarns [are] prepared, previous to its [being] made into cloth. Occupie [Occupier] & proprietor John Hag [Haggie], Kirkcaldy. |
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MOSS-SIDE |
Moss-side
Moss-side
Moss-side
Moss Side |
Thomas Rattray
Mr Burns
James Stevens
John Haggie (occupier) |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 21 chains north west of Beath Bleachfield. |
A good farm house and offices with an excel [excellent] arable farm attached. Occupier, John Haggie, Proprietor, Mr Walla [Wallace], Inverkeithing. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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CUTTLEHILL CISTERN |
Cuttlehill Cistern
Cuttlehill Cistern |
James Stevens
Mr Burn |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 2 chains west of Hill of Beath farm house. |
A cistern made sometime ago by the Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Railway Company, for supplying Cuttlehill House, in consequence of Cutting off its former supply by their Railway viz [namely] the Dunfermline branch. |
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HILLEND |
Hillend
Hillend |
James Stevens
Mr Andrew Stark |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 6 ½ chains north of Cuttlehill Cistern. |
A small Cottage at the east end of Hill of Beath it is occupied by farm servants. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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MUIRHEAD |
Muirhead
Muirhead
Muirhead
Muirhead |
James Stevens
Thomas Rattray
Co [County] Map 1841
Road Map |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 36 chains north east of Swinton's Beath. |
Two Cottages occupied at present [as] Colliers houses, but form [formerly] a farm house and off [offices] the farm which belonged [to] it was attached to Mosssi [Mossside] except a small portion w [which] was annexed to the Hill of B [Beath] farm. |
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SWINTON'S BEATH |
Swinton's Beath
Swinton's Beath
Swinton's Beath
Swinton's Beath |
James Stevens
Andrew Stark
Co [County] Map 1841
Road Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 10 chains south east of Hill of Beath farm house. |
A Cottage on the f [farm] of the Mains of heath, formerly a farm h [house] and had a considerable farm of hand attached. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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BLACKDEAN HILL |
Blackdean Hill
Blackdean Hill |
Andrew Christie
David Reekie |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 18 chains north of the World's end (in ruins). |
A small arable eminence, on the farm of Foulford, on the summit of the eminence are two Ironstone Mines, which are working Pits at present.
N.B. I learn from Enquiry that the term "Mine" is applied when in the form of a gallery driven into the face of the Rock, and Pit to a Sunk Shaft. |
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MIDDEN HILL |
Midden Hill
Midden Hill |
James Stenhouse Esqr
James Orrock |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 26 chains north east of Cowdenbeath Village. |
A small elevation on the farm of Cowdenbeath, the surface of which is arable. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B.
Dean - A hollow where the ground slopes on both sides. |
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COWDENBEATH BOG |
Cowdenbeath Bog
Cowdenbeath Bog |
James Stenhouse Esqr
James Orrock |
035
In the south part of the Parosh of Beath, 17 ch [chains] north east of Cowdenbeath Colliery. |
A considerable tract of l [low] lying land on the farm of Cowdenbeath, consisting o [of] Moss & Rough Pasture. |
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COWDENBEATH STATION |
Cowdenbeath Station
Cowdenbeath Station |
James Stenhouse Esqr
James Orrock
Board |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 15 chains south east of the post office in Cowdenbeath Village. |
A Railway Station at the Village of Cowdenbeath, on [the] Dunfermline Branch of [the] Edinr [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee line. It consists of a Booking Off [Office] Platform and a goods sh [shed]. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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GATESIDE |
Gateside
Gateside |
Thomas Rattray
James Stenhouse |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 19 chains south east of Kirkford. |
A Cottar's House on the farm of Stevenson's Beath, occupied by farm Servants. |
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LASSODIE MAINS |
Lassodie Mains
Lassodie Mains
Lassody Mains
Lassodie |
Robert Ramsay
Robert Taylor
Johnston's Co [County] Map
Directy [Directory] [of] Gentles [Gentelmen's] Seats |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 34 chains north west of Fairfield farm house. |
A small farm house & offices occupied by Robert Ramsay. The land, being part of the Estate of Mr Dewar, is rented by John Collier of Muirtown. |
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THE LAIRD'S ROAD |
The Laird's Road
The Laird's Road |
Thomas Scott
John Collier |
035 |
An old road, extending from near Beath Manse, in a westerly direction through the plantations of the Earl of Moray. It is kept open by Mr Dewar, the proprietor of Lassodie, on account of his right of way through it to Beath Church. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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BIRNIE RIDGE |
Birnie Ridge
Birnie Ridge |
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This name is in the Parish of Auchtertool. |
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CROSS KEYS |
Cross Keys
Cross Keys
Cross Keys |
Thomas Rattray
James Stenhouse
William Brown, Dunfermline |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 10 chains south east of Kirkford. |
A small house of the farm [of] Stevenson's Beath. This was fo [formerly] a Public House, having for its [name] Cross Keys and although it [is no] longer used as a Public [House] it still retains the name. |
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STEVENSON'S BEATH |
Stevenson's Beath
Stevenson's Beath
Stevenson's-beath
Stevensbeath
Stevensonsbeath |
Thomas Rattray
James Stenhouse
Leighton's Hist [History] of Fife
Directory to Noblemen's Seats - Scotland
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 44 chains north east of Dalbeath farm house. |
An elegant farm house, rec [recently] erected, with a good farm [of land] attached. Occupier & prop [proprietor] James Stenhouse Esqr. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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FORESTHALL |
Foresthall
Foresthall |
Alexander Struth
Alexander Donaldson |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 24 chains north east of Lochend farm house. |
A small Cottage on the estate of Netherbeath, the property of the Earl of Moray, and occupied by his Forester, Alexander Struth, consequently the origin of the name. |
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LOCHEND |
Lochend
Lochend
Lochend
Lochend
Lochend |
Alexander Donaldson
Robert Hogg
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1848
Co [County] Map 1841
Road Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and eight chains south east of Lochfitty plantation. |
A small farm house with offices attached, and about 40 acres of arable land the property of the late Mr Wilson Crossgates, heir presumptive Miss Aitken. |
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HILL OF BEATH [farm] |
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath
Hillbeath |
James Stevens
Andrew Stark
Co [County] Map 1841
Voters List
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 5 chains east of Keirsbeath Bridge. |
A good farm house with offices and a farm of lag [land] attached, the property of Miss Aitken, Crossgate. Occupier Andrew Stark/ There is no distinctive t [term?] used between the hill an [and] farm name. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside |
William Lyons
Thomas Rattray |
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In the north part of the Parish of Aberdour, 27 chains north east of Brownie's Knowe. |
A beat Cottage, with a veg [vegetable] garden attached, feud of [off] Cuttlehill Estate. It recei [received] this name from its close proximity to a wood. |
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Parish of heath. Plan 35B. |
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KIRKFORD |
Kirkford
Kirkford
Kirkford
Kirkford |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
Co [County] Map 1841
Road Map |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath 21 chains west of Frosty mountain. |
A few dwelling houses near heath Church occupied by Mechanics. |
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KIRKTOWN |
Kirktown
Kirktown
Kirktown
Kirktown
Kirkton |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841
Voters List |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 17 chains north west of Kirkford. |
A farm house and offices occupied by William Reekie and the property of the Earl of Moray. |
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LOCHFITTY BURN |
Lochfitty Burn
Lochfitty Burn
Lochfitty Burn
Lochfitty Burn
Lochfitty Burn |
Thomas Scott
Donald Moore
William Reekie
William White
J. Collier |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and runs 8 chains south west of Fairfield and 15 chains south of Windyedge in a north easterly direction. |
A stream issuing out of Lochfitty, passing thro' [through] Cants Dam Bridge, and running into the Water of Orr near Lochgelly. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B. |
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DYKE NEUK |
Dyke Neuk
Dyke Neuk |
Thomas Scott
Revd J. Ferguson |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 13 chains east of Kirktown. |
A row of Cottages on the f [farm] of Kirktown, occupied [by] Agricultural labourers. |
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SCHOOL [Cant's Dam Bridge] |
School (parish)
School (parish)
School (parish)
School (parish)
Cants Dam School |
Thomas Scott, Teacher
Revd J. Ferguson
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841
William Brown, Dunfermline |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 5 chains south of Cant's Dam Bridge. |
A School house and dew [dwelling] house erected by the he [heirs] of the parish in 1817. The branches of education ar [are] taught, and the average number of Scholars is ago [about] 80. The teacher's Salary including School Fees is a [about] £90 per annum. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B.
Dyke. A well built without mortar. Jamison.
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BERVIE'S BRAE |
Bervie's Brae
Bervie's Brae |
J. Christie
J. Aiken |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 25 chains south east of Leucharsbeath farm house. |
A small know a little North of Foulford how it obtained its name, I could not be informed. |
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COWDENBEATH [village] |
Cowdenbeath Village
Cowdenbeath Village |
J. Christie
J. Aiken |
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A small irregularly built Village chiefly feued off the estate of Foulford, occupied by Colliers and Mechanics. |
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Cowdenbeath Village. See page 8.
Brae. A declivity. Jamison.
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THE CUT PLANTATION |
The Cut Plantation
The Cut Plantation |
J. Black
W. Allen |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 9 chains south east of Dalbeath farm house. |
A Plantation a little so [south] of Dalbeath, so named by [a] former proprietor from [a] Cut in a rock which was made to form a ro [road] at the northwest side of ….? |
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ROUND HILL |
Round Hill
Round Hill |
J. Christie
J. Aiken |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath 28 chains south east of Leucharsbeath. |
A small hill on the North side of Cowdenbeath Vill [Village]. |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B.
White Hill. White Hill. [Authorities] J. Ferrie. J. Christie. [Situation] In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 13 chains west of Leucharsbeath farm house. [Descriptive remarks] A hill on the farm of Leucharsbeath, on its sum [summit] is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station.
[Note for White Hill] Craigbeath Hill adopted on Six Inch Engraved sheets for Authority see N.B. of 30D. BKS. 11/9/56. |
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WHINNYHALL |
Whinnyhall
Whinnyhall
Whinnyhall
Whinnyhall |
Alexander Donaldson
Robert Hogg
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 19 chains south west of Lassodie. |
A middling sized farm house and offices with a farm of land attached the property of John Walker Esqr W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh, occupier Mr Hutchison. |
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HANGING STONE |
Hanging Stone
Hanging Stone |
Alexander Donaldson
Robert Hogg |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 12 chains north of Foresthall. |
A large piece of rock overhanging a bank on the West side of Lochfitty Burn on the farm of Fairfield. |
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FOULFORD |
Foulford
Foulford
Foulford
Foulford
Foulford |
J. Ferrie
J. Aiken
Mr Brown, Dunfermline
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, and 15 chains west of Cowdenbeath Village. |
A small neatly built dw [dwelling] house, with offices etc att [attached] the property of John Hend [Henderson] & Co. and occupied by M [Mr] Ferrie. |
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FROSTYMOUNTAIN |
Frostymountain
Frostymountain |
J. Ireland
J. Christie |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 24 chains south west of Foulford. |
A row of Cottage dwellings on the estate of Foulford occupied by agricultural labourers. |
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ROSE HILL |
Rose Hill
Rose Hill |
James Stenhouse, Stevenson's Beath
Mr Orrock, Cowdenbeath |
035
In the south part of the Parish of Beath, 7 chains east of Stevenson's Beath. |
A small arable Knoll o [on] the farm of Stevenson's Beath. Nothing authentic can be gai [gained] as to the derivation of the nam [name]. |
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Parish of heath. Plan 35B. |
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FAIRFIELD |
Fairfield
Fairfield |
Alexander Donaldson
Robert Hogg |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 8 chains north of Lochfitty Plantation. |
A small farm house and offices with a small farm of land attached occupier Robert Hogg. Proprietor John Dewar Esqr of Lassodie. |
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LOCHFITTY PLANTATION |
Lochfitty Plantation
Lochfitty Plantation
Lochfitty Plantation |
Alexander Donaldson
Robert Hogg
Alexander Struth (Forester) |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and 8 chains north west of Lochend. |
A small plantation on Netherbeath estate beside Loch Fitty house the Name Proprietor Earl of Moray (It is Fir Wood). |
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Parish of Beath. Plan 35B.
Lochfitty burn. A description of this name is in page 23. [Authorities] Alexander Donaldson. Robert Hogg. [Situation] In the south part of the Parish of Beath. For Descriptive remarks of this object see Name sheets of Plan 35B Trace 2. |
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LOCH FITTY |
Loch Fitty
Loch Fitty
Loch Fitty
Lochfitty
Lochfitty |
Alexander Donaldson
Alexander Dow
Robert Hogg
Chalmers Hist [History of the] P [Parish] of Dunfermline
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the south part of the Parish of Beath and half a mile south of Lassodie Mains farm. |
A considerably sized [loch] lying on the boundary [of] the Parishes of Beath [and] Dunfermline. It cont [contains] Pike, Perch, Eels and is said of large muscles. [The] proprietors on every [side] of the Loch have it in con lation [contemplation] to drain it as a g [great] benefit would accrue t [to] them, first from the recl able [reclaimable] land, and second [secondly] the soil of the Loch who [which] is excellent manur [manure]. |
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Parish of Auchtertool
[Name of Object] == Page
Birnie Ridge == 35
Moss Marron == 36
Old North Road -- 39
Lochgelly Burn == 35
Ph [Parish] of Auchtertool == 37
The Drum == 37
Thistle Ford == 37
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BIRNIE RIDGE |
Birnie Ridge
Birnie Ridge
Birnie Ridge
Birny Ridge |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie
J. Stenhouse esqr
Jamieson's Sct [Scottish] Dict. [Dictionary] |
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In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool 5 chains south west of Thistle Ford. |
A small arable ridge on the farm of Thistleford. |
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LOCHGELLY BURN |
Lochgelly Burn
Lochgelly Burn |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie |
035
In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool, 2 chains northwest of Thistleford farm house. |
A small burn, rising on the farms of Mosside & Moss Marron, and running in an easterly direction, forms part of the boundary between the parishes of Auchtertool and Beath, and empties itself into Loch belly. It bears this name from the junction of the parishes of Auchtertool, Aberdour, & Beath. |
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Parish of Auchtertool.
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MOSS MORRAN |
Moss Morren
Moss Morren
Moss Morroome
Moss Marron
Moss Marron
Moss Marron
Moss Marron
Moss Morran
Moss Morran
Moss Morran
Moss Morran
Moss Morran |
Andrew Christie
Revd Mr Chalmers
Fernies Hist [History of] Dunferm: [Dunfermline]
Provost Beveridge
David Reekie
Mr Cousins
Mr Burns W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Rev W. Walsh, Auchtertool
Rev W. Reid, Lochgelly
Rev Mr Ferguson, Beath
Mr Douglas
Mr Cameron, Road Surveyor |
035
In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool 8 chains south of Thistleford farm house. |
A large extent of Moss [between?] the parishes of Auchtertool, [and?] Aberdour, the property [of] Admiral Wemyss and [the Earl] of Moray, Donibristle. |
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WHISKEY NEUK |
Whiskey Neuk
Whiskey Neuk |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie |
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In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool, 35 chains north east of Thistleford farm house. |
A small piece of rough pasture land on the farm of Thistleford where illicit distilling was carried on, whence the name. |
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THE DRUM |
The Drum
The Drum |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie |
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In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool, 7 chains north east of Thistleford farm house. |
A long ridge or hill on the farm of Thistleford the surface of which is arable, on the summit of the hill is a trigl [trigonometrical] station. |
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THISTLE FORD |
Thistle Ford
Thistle Ford |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie |
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In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool 4 chains north east of Thistleford farm house. |
A Ford in Lochgelly Burn near Thistleford farm h [house] from which the latter took [its] name, latterly a bridge had [been] built a little south of the s [site]. |
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THISTLEFORD |
Thistleford
Thistleford
Thistleford
Thistleford |
David Reekie
Andrew Christie
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the west part of the Parish of Auchtertool 5 chains north east of Birnie Ridge. |
A farm house and office, w [with a] farm attached, a good part [of] which is Moorland. Occup [Occupier] David Reekie. The proper [property] belongs to Admiral Wemyess of Wemyess Castle. |
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Old North Road |
Old North Road
Old North Road
Old North Road |
Mr Douglas, Kirkcaldy
Dr Davidson, Kirkcaldy
Charles Kinnell, Stewarts Arms |
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Passing the North side of Thistleford farm house. |
Until about 30 years this was the only direct road from Burntisland to Perth, Since the Great North Road was made it has been disused, and is now nearly obliterated in some places, but there is still a right of way along its whole length, which the late Lord Balmule used sometimes to assert by driving along it.
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Parish of Aberdour
[Names of Objects] == Page
Bucklyvie T.B. [Toll Bar] == 44
Bucklyvie == 48
Black Hill == 49
Brownies Knowe == 51
Aberdour == 43
Cowden Knowe == 43
Coedenend == 44
Cattlehill == 46
Coaledge == 49
Cullalo Hills == 51
Donibristle Colliery == 44
Donibristle == 47
Easter Bucklyvie == 52
Fordel Colliery == 50
Gas Works == 43
George Pit == 43
Lady Anne Pit == 50
Moss Marron == 44
Makfend Cottage == 45
School == 47
Woodside == 48
Wellington Pit == 52
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COWDEN KNOWE |
Cowden Knowe
Cowden Knowe
Cowden Knowe |
Thomas Rattray
Mr Burns
Map of Estate |
035
In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 2 chains east of Cowdenend. |
A small arable hill of the Estate of Cuttlehill. |
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GEORGE PIT |
George Pit
George Pit |
John Beveridge
Mr Burns |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 23 chains north of Cuttlehill. |
A Coal pit of the Estate of Cuttlehill, named after one of the proprietors. The water is pumped out of it by an Engine. Present proprietor, Mr Henderson of Fordel. |
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GAS WORKS [nr Makfend Cottage] |
Gas Works
Gas Works |
Mr Burns W.S. [Writer to the
Thomas Robertson, AnsonhillSignet], Cuttlehill |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 20 chains north east of Makfend Cottage. |
Small Gas Works erected by Mr Burns of Cuttlehill for his own use. |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour. |
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BUCKLYVIE T.B. |
Bucklyvie Toll Bar
Bucklyvie Toll Bar
Bucklyvie Toll Bar |
George Harrower
Andrew Knox
Rate Board |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 12 cha [chains] east of Woodside. |
A Toll Bar at Donibristle [on] the road from Dunfermline [to] Kirkcaldy. Occupier G McLean. |
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DONIBRISTLE COLLIERY |
Donibristle Colliery
Donibristle Colliery
Donibristle Colliery
Donibristle Colliery |
George Harrower
R. Williams
New Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account] 1845
Johnston's co [County] Map |
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In the northwest part of the Parish of Aberdour and east of Fordel Colliery. |
A considerable coalfield [on] the Estate of the Earl of Mor [Moray]. On lease to Messrs Grieve [and] Naysmith. |
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COWDENEND |
Cowdenend
Cowdenend
Cowdenend
Cowdenend
Cowdenend |
Thomas Rattray
James Stevens
Mr Burns
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
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In the northwest part of the Parish of Aberdour, 44 chains north west of Cuttlehill. |
Two small cottages feu [feued] off Cuttlehill Estate. Proprietor Mr Kinnair [of] Leslie. |
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MAKFEND COTTAGE |
Makfend Cottage
Makfend Cottage
Makfend Cottage
Makefiend or Macfiend |
Mr Burns
Thomas Rattray
John Beveridge
John Robertson |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 23 chains west of Cuttlehill. |
A neat cottage on the estate of Cuttlehill; occupied by one of Mr Burns's servants. It derived its name fom one of the proprietors under the following circumstances. The occupier when questioned as to what he would do with his Cottage, or rather how he would manage it, replied he would "Mak fend" which means make a shift, then , said the proprietor, let jane Cottage be called Makfend Cottage for the future. |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 7) |
Dunfermline District
Dunfermline District Trust
Dunfermline District Trust |
Act of Parliament
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Mr McDonald (Deputy Clerk to Trust) |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 20 chains south east of Cuttlehill and runs thro' [through] Donibristle Village in an easterly direction. |
Under the designation Dunfermline District Turnpike are conferred several portions of highways upon which Toll [Bars? are] placed under an Act of Parliament. The whole are clearly defined in a Map and Schedule in the possession of the Road Surveyor. The Road upon 35B under this is part of that between Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy and is No.7 of this District, described as from "Town Green Toll Bar " (Dunfermline) "by North Fod and Crossgates to Stewart's Arms", a roadside Inn on the Burtisland & North of the Great North Road. |
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Mak - make. Jamieson's Scot. [Scottish] Dict [Dictionary].
Fed - a shift or put on. Jamieson's Scot. [Scottish] Dict [Dictionary].
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CUTTLEHILL |
Cuttlehill
Cuttlehill
Cuttlehill
Cuttlehill House
Cuttlehill
Cuttlehill |
Mr Barns
Thomas Rattray
James Stevens
New Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account] 1845
Road Map
Co [County] Road Map 1841 |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 23 chains east of Makfend Cottage. |
A neat country Mansion delightfully situated on [an] eminence, commanding [an] extensive view. It is well sheltered with young pl [plantings] which are tastefully laid [out]. A little north of the House [are] extensive out-offices, a the [threshing] Mill (worked by steam) and [?] Works. In the front of t [the] Mansion, or a little South is a small wooded lawn, on the NE [Northeast] side of it, an [?] fruit and Vegetable garden.
The property of the heir of [the] late Robert Wemyss.
Occupier Mr Burns, late factor for the Estate. |
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DONIBRISTLE |
Donibristle
Donibristle
Donibristle
Donibristle
Donibristle
Donibristle
Donibristle
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Donibristle |
Andrew Knox
George Harrower
Mr Lowe
R. Williams
Johnston's Co [County] Map
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
Old Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account]
New Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account]
Scottish Directory |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 54 chains south east of Cuttlehill. |
A small Village, on the estate of the Earl of Moray, occupied by Colliers; until of late date it was known as "Dirt Hill" but the house being removed which gave rise to that name it is now known as Donibristle. |
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SCHOOL [Donibristle] |
School
School
School |
Mr Lowe, Teacher
Andrew Knox
John Morris |
035
In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 3 chains south east of Woodside farm house. |
An unendowed school, in the Village of Donibristle, having an average attendance of about 80 Scholars. It is chiefly for the education of the Colliers' children, the Fees being all the teacher has to depend on. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside |
Andrew Knox
John Morris |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 52 ch [chains] South east of Cuttlehill. |
A small farm house [and] offices in Donibristle occupied by Mrs Cai [Cairns]. The property of the representatives of the late R. Wemyss of Cuttle [Cuttlehill]. |
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COALEDGE |
Coaledge
Coaledge
Coaledge |
Mr Burns
Thomas Rattray
John Robertson |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 3 chains east of Mossgreen Church. |
A few houses, occupied by agricultural labourers. An Inn, Grocer's Shop and Smithy. A Coal Dyke terminates here whence the name. It is sometimes written and pronounced College, but Mr Burns the factor says that the proper orthography is that which is given. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill |
Mr Burns
Thomas Rattray |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 11 chains east of Mossgreen Church. |
A small arable hill on the estate of Cuttlehill. |
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LADY ANNE PIT |
Lady Anne Pit
Lady Anne Pit |
Mr Burns
Thomas Rattray |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour 18 chains south east of Cuttlehill. |
A Coal Pit, named after [the] lady of the late propriet [proprietor]. At present disused. |
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FORDEL COLLIERY |
Fordel Colliery
Fordel Colliery
Fordel Colliery
Fordel |
Mr Burns
Mr Henderson
John Robertson
New Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account] 1845 |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, and west of Donibristle Colliery. |
A large Coalfield, extend [extending] Northwards from Fordel Village, to the Dunfermline branch of the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway including the Lady A [Anne], Wellington & George Pits beside a number of min [minor] ones. Proprietor Mr Hende [Henderson] of Fordel. |
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BROWNIES KNOWE |
Brownie's Knowe
Brownie's Knowe
Browniesknow |
Thomas Rattray
Mr Burns (Cuttlehill)
Co [County] Map 1841 (Frasers) |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 43 chains north of Cuttlehill. |
A small heathy pasture knoll, in Moss Marron, situated on the boundary between two Laird's lands, where, according to tradition, witches were burned, and persons who committed suicide were buried. A quantity of human bones have been found in the Knoll, when making a ditch through it. |
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CULLALO HILLS |
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills
Culalo Hills or Cullalo |
Mr Thomson
Alexander Hunter
Mr Robertson
New Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account] |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 37 chains east of Easter Bucklyvie. |
The name applies to a number of small hills on a range of hills extending from near the Firth of Forth through the parish of Aberdour; their acclivity [?] on the south is very precipitous and the elevation of the highest above the level of the sea is about 750ft [feet]. […?] to each other the difference of elevation is very little. The hills are chiefly covered with wood. |
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Cullalo Hills. Name should be in Roman Capitals on plans -- See "Answer in Detail" to remark No.7 on plan. O.Mc. |
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WELLINGTON PIT |
Wellington Pit
Wellington Pit |
Mr Burns
Thomas Rattray |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 23 chains north east of Cuttlehill. |
A large Coal Pit, named [after] the late Duke of Welling [Wellington]. Attached is an Engine H [House], offices, etc. At present th [this] Pit is closed up in conseq [consequence] of its having ignited. |
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EASTER BUCKLYVIE |
Easter Bucklyvie
Easter Bucklyvie
Easter Bucklyvie
Easter Bucklyvie
Easter Bucklyvie |
Mr Nasmyth, Easter Bucklyvie
Mr James brown, Donibristle
Mr Butters, Wester Bucklyvie
Alexander Lanyon, Earls Row
Thomas Robertson, Fordell |
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In the north west part of the Parish of Aberdour, 25 chains south east of Donibristle Village. |
A farm house with go [good] offices and a farm of land attached occupied by Alexander Nasmyth, The f [farm] belongs to the Earl of Moray. |
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Parish of Dunfermline
[Names of Objects] == Page
Dunfermline Parish == 57
Crossgates T.P. [Toll Bar] == 58
Croissgates Station == 58
Craigencat Quarry (Whinstone) == 60
High-holm Moss == 59
Hill of Beath == 60
Kingseat == 59
King's Seat (site of) == 59
Kingsbeath Ridge == 60
Mowbray Burn == 57
Muircockhall == 60
Sawmill Cottage == 57
South High-holm == 59
Townhill Wood == 58
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SAWMILL COTTAGE |
Sawmill Cottage
Sawmill Cottage |
Mr Burns
John Robertson |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 26 chains south east of Crossgates Railway station. |
A small Cottage near Crossgates. The name is derived from a form [former] occupant who was a sawyer and had a sawmill convenient to this cottage. |
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MOWBRAY BURN |
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John Knox
Thomas Rattray |
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TOWNHILL WOOD |
Townhill Wood
Townhill Wood |
David Hewison
james Russell |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 21 chains south west of Muircockhall. |
A portion of high ground so [south of Bellyconran, which former [formerly] belonged to the Burghers of Dunfermline. This is now plan [planted] and known in the locality as Townhill Wood.
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TOWN HILL |
Town Hill
Town Hill |
David Hewison
James Russel |
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The description answers for Town Hill (Townhill) Wood. |
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CROSSGATES ToBo |
Crossgates T.P. [Toll Bar]
Crossgates T.P. [Toll Bar] |
James Stevens
Thomas Rattray |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 2 chains north west of Crossgates Station. |
A Toll Bar on the Great North Road convenient to Crossgates Village, the property of the Roa [Road] Trustees of Fifeshire.
Occupier James Stevens. |
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CROSSGATES STATION |
Crossgates Station
Crossgates Station
Crossgates Station |
James Stevens
Sign Board
Thomas Rattray |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 26 chains north west of Sawmill Cottage. |
A small Station on the Dunfe [Dunfermline] Branch of the Edinburgh, Per [Perth and] Dundee Railway at Crossga [Crossgates] Village. There are here beside [besides] the booking Office, a Goods [Shed] & passenger Sheds with platf [platform]. |
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SOUTH HIGH-HOLM |
South High-holm
South High-holm
South High-holm |
David Hewison
James Russel
Val. [Valuation] Roll 1848 |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 16 chains north west of Muircockhall.
A small Cottage on the farm of North High-holm, the property of the Corporation of dunfermline. Occupier Robert Anderson, the servant of Mr Hewison. |
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HIGHHOLM MOSS |
Highholm Moss
Highholm Moss |
David Hewison
James Russel |
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In the east part of the Parish of dunfermline 4 ½ chains north west of Muircockhall.
A small extent of Mossland on the farm of High-holm. |
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KINGSEAT |
Kingseat
Kingseat
Kingseat
Kingseat |
David Hewison
Mr Glass
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1841 |
035 |
In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 46 chains north east of Muircockhall.
An ordinary farm house and offices, with a small arable farm attached - the property of Mr Watson - Occupiers Messrs Glass. |
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KING'S SEAT (Site of) |
King's Seat (Site of) |
Mr Glass
David Dow |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 12 chains south west of Kings seat farm house.
Tradition states that this was a seat, hewn out of a large rock, and that it was customary for some of the James's of Scotland to rest here when passing from Falkland to Dunfermline.
It is also stated that some of the fragments were to be seen about 40 or 50 years ago. Through the extension of the Craigencat Quarry the stone in all probability fell in and was lost sight of. |
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CRAIGENCAT QUARRY (Whinstone) |
Craigencat Quarry (Whinstone)
Craigencat Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr Glass
David Dow |
035
In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline, 15 chains south east of Kingseat farm house. |
A pretty large Whinstone Qua [Quarry] on the farm of Keirsbeath, the pr [property] of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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KEIRSBEATH RIDGE |
Keirsbeath Ridge
Keirsbeath Ridge
Keirsbeath Ridge |
Mr Glass
David Dow
Val: [Valuation] Roll 1848 |
035
18 chains south east of Kingseat farm house. |
A long arable ridge or hill on the f [farm] of Keirsbeath. On the summit [is] a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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HILL OF BEATH [hill] |
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath |
Mr Glass
David Dow
Chalmers' Hist. [History] of Dunfermline.
Blackwood's New Statis: [Statistical] Acct [Account of] Scotland. |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline, 42 chains south east of Kingseat farm house. |
A tolerably large hill, on the boundary between the parishes of [Beath] & Dunfermline. There is no ot [other?] hill, in either of the parishes, h [higher?]. It is said the covenanters [held] their meetings here. On the summit is [a] Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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MUIRCOCKHALL |
Muircockhall
Muircockhall
Muircockhall
Muircockhall |
David Hewison
James Russell
Road Map
Co [County] Map 1848 |
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In the east part of the Parish of Dunfermline 16 chains south east of south High-holm. |
A good farm house and offices with a good farm of land atta [attached]. Occupied by James Russell, the property of the Corporation [of] Dunfermline. |
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Hi Jill - The Situation field should only contain the Map reference, any descriptive text can either be added to the description or put in the continued entries. This is important because this field links directly to the Ordnance survey maps, please see FAQ's for further guidance. I have amended the previous page. DM |
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Parish of Dalgety
[Names of Objects] -- Page
Cox's Well -- 65
Gallows Knowe -- 65
Parish of Dalgety -- 67
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GALLOWS KNOWE |
Gallows Knowe |
John Robertson.
John Beveridge. |
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[Situation] In the north part of the Parish of Dalgety 1 chain north of Mossgreen Church.
A small arable eminence on the Estate of Crossgates. There is no authentic derivation of the name, but merely supposition that, in feudal times, a Gallows was erected on this hill. |
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COX'S WELL |
Cox's Well
Cox's Well |
Thomas Robertson Ansonhill
Thomas Blyth Crossgates |
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[Situation] In the north part of the Parish of Dalgety 24 chains south east of Mossgreen Church.
A good spring well on the west side leading from Mains of Beath to Mossgreen. Mr Cox sunk this well some years ago, yet it still retains his name. |
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Dear Jill S
Please could I point you in the direction of the faqs for transcribing these records. Becoming familiar with the guidelines will save you time in the longrun as there are a few corrections that are going to be required. http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/transcribe/forums/transcriptions/faqs-frequently-asked-questions please also visit us on the forums where you can get support and advice.
Please do not alter the situation, they were prepopulated with a number that links the record to the map. Please remove all the text and either put it in the extras box as [situation] blah blah or in the description as [situation] blah blah then the text from the desc.
The word page should be in [ ] as you are adding a word that it not on the original.
Please do not add your own punctiation, include only what is on the original.
I've sorted this page and locked it for your information. Please amend your previous entries. You have already been advised of some of these errors in the recent past, please comply with the guidelines.
Thanks Nora- mod |
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MOSSGREEN CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) |
Mossgreen Church (quad Sacra)
Mossgreen Church (quad Sacra)
Mossgreen Church (quad Sacra)
Mossgreen Church (quad Sacra) |
Revd Mr Campbell, Aberdour
Revd P. Chalmers, Dunfermline
Mr McDonald, Procurator Fiscal Dunfermline
Thomas Robertson, Ansonhill |
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In the north part of the Parish of Dalgety 24 chains north west of Coy's wall. |
A recently erected church, in the Gothic Style of Architecture, and seated to accommodate 500. It is in contemplation to add a quid Sacra parish, at present it is but a quad Sa [Sacra] Church, and a probationer conducts divine worship. George Mercer Henderson laid the foundation Stone and gave the name to the Church, a fact witnessed by Thomas Robertson, Hansonhill.
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Dear Jill S
Please see the note I have left for you on p65. It is important that you comply with the guidelines. Thanks. Nora
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TOLLIE HILL |
Tolly Hill
Tolly Hill
Tollie Hill
Tollie Hill
Tollie Hill |
J. Lindsay
J. Johnston
Mr Leitch
Mr Hunter
Mr Shand, Glencraig
See Name Book for Plan 31C. |
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In the south part of the Parish of Ballingry 38 chains north west of the Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee Railway. |
A hill on the farm of Finnis on the summit of which is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Fala Hill". It is on the estate of the Earl of Zetland. |
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OS1/13/129
Co. FIFE
35B
Parishes == Page
Beath == 1
Auctertool == 33
Aberdour == 41
Dunfermline == 55
Dalgety == 63
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