Fife and Kinross-shire volume 12

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/13/12/1 [Page] 1 [Index page] Parish of Auchterderran -- 32a Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Auchterderran -- 3 Johny Marshall's Loan -- 5
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OS1/13/12/3 AUCHTERDERRAN [parish] Ph [Parish] of Auchterderran Ph [Parish] of Auchterderran Ph [Parish] of Auchterderran Ph [Parish] of Auchterderran P. [Parish] of Auchterderran Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] Old Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] The Sheriff's Co. [County] List of Parishes Johnstons Co. [County] Map 031; 032 [Situation] On the Coast of the Firth of Forth A parish in the county of Fife, bounded on the South by Auchtertool, on the South east by Abbotshall On the east by Dysart, on the North by Kinglassie and Portmoak, and on the west by Ballingry. it is of an irregular form, about 5 miles long from north to south, and bout [about] 3 broad, Through it flows the Water of Orr from northwest to southeast, On the southern boundary of the parish is a sheet of water measuring nearly 3 miles in circumference, called "Loch Gelly" which discharges its waters by a small rivulet into the Orr - The parish throughout is generally well diversified with cultivated fields and plantations &c.
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OS1/13/12/5 JOHNNY MARSHALL'S LOAN Johnny Marshall's Loan Johnny Marshall's Loan Johnny Marshall's Loan Mr James Bain, Factor for the Earl of Rosslyn Dysart Mr David Hardie West Balbeiggy Freeman Lillie Forester 032 [Situation] Betwixt Redford Bridge & Begg Moss Plantation A long & wide dirty lane commencing at the three Parish & March Stones, takes a N.W. [North West] direction and terminates at Redford Bridge
OS1/13/12/5 [Page] 5 Auchterderran Parish -- Trace 1 -- Plan 32a [Note Old Course of River Ore, crossed out] -- Unnecessary [Initialled] M.K
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OS1/13/12/7 [Page] 7 [Index page] Parish of Abbotshall Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Abbotshall -- 9 Begg Moss Plantation -- 11 Sandal Hall -- 11 Three Stones -- 11 Clunie Colliery -- 12
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OS1/13/12/9 ABBOTSHALL [parish] Ph [Parish] of Abbotshall Ph [Parish] of Abbotshall Ph [Parish] of Abbotshal Ph [Parish] of Abbotshall Abbot's Hall Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map Sheriff's Co [County] List of Parishes Old Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 031; 032; 036; 037 [Situation] On the Coast of The Firth of Forth and the County of Fife A parish in the county of Fife, bounded on the Northeast by the parish of KirKcaldy, On the Southeast by the Frith of Forth, on the Southwest by Kinghorn and on the Northwest by that of Auchterderran. The parish of Auchtertool touches it on the west, The parish is of an irregular shape, its greatest length from the coast to the Northwest is about 4 miles, and its breadth which varies much at different points, averages about 2 miles. It is in general throughout well deversified with cultivated fields and Plantations, &c. This parish is said to have derived its name from an Abbot of Dunfermline having built a country house near the site of the present Church. A fine Yew tree within the gardens of Raith is thought to marK the locality of the Abbot's Hall,
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OS1/13/12/11 SANDAL HALL Sandal Hall Sandal Hall Sandal Hall Mr Douglas Estate Plans Mr A. Crawford Grantsmoor 032 [Situation] About 2 Miles S.W. [South West] of the Village of Thornton A small cottage in two Tenements with a plot of Garden attached occupied by the farm labourers
OS1/13/12/11 THREE STONES Three Stones Three Stones Three Stones Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Captn [Captain] Oswald Mr Bain Junr [Junior] 032 [Situation] 1 3/4 Miles S.W. [South West] of the Village of Thornton Three plain Stones on a small Mound of earth at the junction of 4 lanes; placed there to mark the Boundaries of the Parishes. also the different properties
OS1/13/12/11 BEGG MOSS PLANTATION Begg Moss Plantation Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Lillie, Forester 032 [Situation] 1 7/8 Miles S.W. [South West] of the Village of Thornton A large Plantn [Plantation] in the N.E. [North East] of Abbotshall parish, the Surface of the ground is covered with heath &c.
OS1/13/12/11 [Page] 11 Abbotshall Parish -- T [Trace] 5 -- P [Plan] 32a
OS1/13/12/12 CLUNIE COLLIERY Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Clunie Colliery Mr Goodall Coalden Mr Ireland West Finglassie Mr James Goodall Coalden Lease of Colliery Mr Sanglands Surveyor KirKcaldy 032 [Situation] 1 7/8 Miles S.W. of the Village of Thornton An extensive Coalfield comprising the whole of the lands of Clunie, now the property of Col, [Colonel] Ferguson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Raith House. The Colliery is leased by Messrs T. & A. Goodall of Coalden, who carry on the Mining operations, The coal is of good quality and is partly consumed in the neighbouring districts, A branch of the Edin [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee Railway passes thro' [through] it which renders it convenient for removal to more distant places. Copied from Examiner's RemarKs by D. Hannay c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/13/12/13 [Page] 13 [Index page] Parish of Dysart Names of Objects -- Pages Ph [Parish] of Dysart -- 37 Balbeiggy Avenue -- 18 Bogleys -- 33 Boreland -- 35 Boreland Loan -- 36 Balgreiggy Pit -- 36 Church (Quoad Sacra) -- 22 Clayholes -- 27 Carwhinny -- 28 Bogwells -- 28 Carberry -- 31 Dunnikier Muir -- 31 Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 24 Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) -- 17 Easter Strathore -- 21 Easter Strathore -- 21 Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 24 Easter Balgreiggy -- 29 Grantsmoor -- 25 Grantsmoor Plantation -- 25 Gallatown -- 34 Hurl Burn Road -- 19 Hurl Burn -- 19 Hag Loan Road -- 20 Hurl Burn Houses -- 26 Horse Hole Plantation -- 27 Kingslaw Burn -- 27 Lady Harriet Pit -- 36 Middle Balbeiggy -- 20 Manse -- 22 Moorhead Road -- 26 Muirtown -- 29 Mitchellston -- 31 Myregorney -- 34 Ore Bridge WorKs -- 23 Ore Bridge -- 23 Oremill Pit -- 23 Ore Mills -- 25 Redford Flax Factory -- 16 Reservoir -- 16 Redford Bridge -- 17 River Ore -- 17 Redhouse -- 28 Race Road -- 33 Strathore -- 15 Strathore Cottage -- 15 School -- 22 School -- 30 Standing Stone -- 33 School -- 35 Thorton [Thornton] -- 21 The Soldiers Plantation -- 26 The General's Plantation -- 29 Wester Strathore -- 15 West Balbeiggy -- 18 Wester Strathore -- 19 West Gallatown -- 35 William Pit -- 37
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OS1/13/12/15 STRATHORE Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Strathore Swans History of Fife Title Deeds Rent Receipts Valuation Roll H. Crichton Esqr Writer to the Signet 2 Park Pl. Edinburgh Mr Bain Mr Brown. Tenant. Messrs Todd & Gibson Writers. Kirkcaldy 032 [Situation] On the W. [West] side of the Village of Thornton A large tract of excellent & well cultivated land on the N [North] side of the River Ore. And West of the Village of Thornton.
OS1/13/12/15 STRATHORE COTTAGE Strathore Cottage Strathore Cottage Strathore Cottage Starthore Cottage H. Crichton Esqr Mr David Hardie Mr George Hardie, Mid Balbeiggy Messrs Tosh & Gibson 032 [Situation] 1 1/8 Miles W. [West] of the Village of Thornton. A very neat Cottage residence with Gardens. Shrubberry &c on the N. [North] side of Kirkcaldy District Trust N.o.16.
OS1/13/12/15 WESTER STRATHORE Wester Strathore Wester Strathore Wester Strathore Wester Strathore Wester Strathorr Estate Plans Title Deeds Mr D. Hardie Messrs Tosh & Gibson Johnston's Co. [County] Map 032 [Situation] 1 3/8 Miles W. [West] of the Village of Thornton A very excellent Farm House & steading with good & indifferent land in a highly cultivated state. is the property of John Fergus Esqr M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/13/12/15 [Page] 15 Dysart Parish Wester Strathore situation -- 1 3/8 Miles W. [West] of the Village of Thornton.
OS1/13/12/16 KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 16) Kirkcaldy District Trust No16 Kirkcaldy District Trust No16 Mr Cameron Road. Surveyor Act of Parliament Mr Petherhorn Largo 032 An excellent Road leading from Thornton to Clunie Lodge on District Road No 6
OS1/13/12/16 REDFORD FLAX FACTORY Redford Flax Factory Redford Flax Factory Redford Flax Factory Mr JacKson. Manager Mr J.C. Wilson Mr Andrew Welsh clerk 032 [Situation] 1 1/2 Miles W. of the Village of Thornton Very extensive buildings recently erected by J. Fergus Esqr M.P. [Member of Parliament] at a cost of 20,000.£ purposely To prepare Flax for spinning, & thereby render employment to the poor on his Estates. Neat Cottages with gardens &c are built on the N.W. [North West] side of the Works. for the Manager and Foremen to dwell in; and every year a premium is awarded by the [Proprietor] for the neatest kept house &c.
OS1/13/12/16 RESERVOIR [Redford Flax Factory] Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Mr Jackson Mr C Wilson Mr Welsh 032 [Situation] At Redford Flax Factory An oblong excavation faced with stone to hold water for the use of the Redford Flax Factory. The water is taken from the River Ore, by a centrifugal pump work [worked] by a steam Engine
OS1/13/12/16 [Page] 16 Dysart Parish [Faint Note Kirkclaldy District Trust (No 16)] -- Not on written
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OS1/13/12/17 REDFORD BRIDGE Redford Bridge Redford Bridge Redford Bridge Mr Jackson Mr Welsh Messrs Tosh & Gibson 032 [Situation] 1 5/8 Miles W. [West] of the Village of Thornton A substantial Iron Girder Bridge resting on two Abutment Walls and a centre pier, each built of faced stone erected a few years ago At the making of the Dunfermline Branch Ry. [Railway]. Previously to the Bridge the River had to be forded. Foot passengers passed over Stepping Stones
OS1/13/12/17 EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Dunfermline Branch) Railway Guide Act of Parliament Mr Steele Station Master Dysart Mr Wyllie. Station Master Oakley 032 [Situation] Passing the S. [South] side of Thornton Village. A small well constructed Railway Branching off at Thornton Junction on E.P. [Edinburgh Perth] & Dundee Ry. [Railway] running West to Dunfermline to join the Stirling and Dunfermline Railway - No Telegraph along this line
OS1/13/12/17 RIVER ORE River Ore River Ore River Ore River Ore Orr Water River Oar River Orr H. Crichton Esqr Messrs Todd & Gibson Mr Douglas James Fergus Esqr M.P. [Member of Parliament] Title Deeds Johnston's Co. [County] Map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 032 [Situation] Running Easterly past Ore Bridge WorKs. A small crooKed River rising in the vicinity of Lochore running in an Easterly direction and joins the River Leven near to Cameron Bridge
OS1/13/12/17 [Page] 17 Dysart Parish [Note - River Ore] -- See Swan's history of Lochore - from whence the River takes the Name "Ore".
OS1/13/12/18 WESTER BALBEIGGY West Balbeiggy West Balbeiggy West Balbeiggy West Balbeiggy West Balbeigie Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr David Hardie Tack County Valuation Roll 032 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S.W. [South West] of the village of Thornton A good farm with substantial House, Steading &c 20 Chains S. [South] of the River Ore the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/18 BALBEIGGY AVENUE Balbeiggy Avenue Balbeiggy Avenue Balbeiggy Avenue Belbeiggy Avenue Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Captn [Captain] Oswald. Dunnikier Ho [House] Mr George Hardie Mid Balbeiggy 032 [Situation] Passing Middle Balbeiggie A long dirty lane with narrow [strips] of Plantn [Plantation] of the N. [North] side; it branches off the KirKcaldy District Trust. Road No 1 nearly opposite Easter Balbeiggy Farm, takes a Westerly direction, passing by Mid Balbeiggy, the N [North] side of Grants Moor Plantn [Plantation] and ends at Johnny Marshall's loan
OS1/13/12/18 [Page] 18 Dysart Parish -- Trace 1 -- 32A [Note - Wester Balbeiggy] -- See Easter Balbeiggy p. [page] 29.
OS1/13/12/19 WESTER STRATHORE Wester Strathore Wester Strathore Wester Strathore Wester Strathore H. Crichton Esqr. Title Deeds Tack Mr Greig Tent. [Tenant] 032 [Situation] 7/8 Mile W. [West] of the Village of Thornton A small farm. with good house and Steading on the S. [South] side of Kirkcaldy District Trust Road No 16 the property of the Earl of Rothes
OS1/13/12/19 HURL BURN ROAD Hurl Burn Road Hurl Burn Road Hurl Burn Road Hurl Burn Road Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Estate Plans Freeman Lillie (Forester) 032 [Situation] Passing the E. [East] side of Middle Balbeiggy A rough road lying between the River Ore and Moorhead Road
OS1/13/12/19 HURL BURN Hurl Burn Hurl Burn Hurl Burn Hurl Burn Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Estate Plans Freman Lillie 032 [Situation] Running Northerly to its influx with the River Ore. A very small stream which gathers about the S.E. [South East] corner of Grantsmoor Plantn [Plantation] takes a N.W. [North Westerly] direction as far as Middle Balbeiggy farmhouse where it abruptly turns in a N.E. [North Easterly] direction & continues so till it meets with Hag loan Road when it again changes its course, running alongside of the Road to the River Ore
OS1/13/12/19 [Page] 19 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 2 -- 32A Hurl Burn situation -- Running Northerly to its influx with the River Ore.
OS1/13/12/20 MIDDLE BALBEIGGY Middle Balbeiggy Middle Balbeiggy Middle Balbeiggy Middle Balbeiggy Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr George Hardie Tent. [Tenant] Tack 032 [Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of the Village of Thornton A small farm with moderately good land, in a highly cultivated state, situate on the N. [North] side of Balbeiggy Avenue. 10 Chains. W. [West] of Hurl Burn Road; is the [property] of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/20 HAG LOAN ROAD Hag Loan Road Hag Loan Road Hag Loan Road Hag Loan Road Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Estate Maps Mr George Hardie 032 [Situaton] Branching Northerly of Balbeiggy Avenue. An occupation Road [branching] off Balbeiggy Avenue 25. Chains E. [East] of Hurl Burn Road. taKing a N.W. [North Westerly] direction & terminates at the River Ore
OS1/13/12/20 [Page] 20 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 2 -- 32A [Note Hag Loan Road] -- Hag - Moss ground that has been formerly broKen up Loan - A narrow enclosed way -- Jamieson
OS1/13/12/21 EASTER STRATHORE Easter Strathore (part of) Easter Strathore (part of) Easter Strathore (part of) H Crichton Esqr Tack Mr Cummings, Tent. [Tenant] 032 [Situation] 15 Chains W. [West] of Thornton A small farm with steading on the S. [South] side of the Kirkaldy District Trust Road No16 abt [about] 15 Chains W. [West] of Thornton Village the property of the Earl of Rothes. The two Easter Strathores were formerly one farm which was divided a few years ago.
OS1/13/12/21 THORNTON Thornton Thornton Thornton Mr Wood Wright Mr Hutton H. Crichton Esqr 032 [Situation] 3 Miles N. [North] of the Village of Gallatown A small village 3 Miles N. [North] of Dysart. on the high Road from Edinburgh to Dundee Cupar &c pleasantly situate on high ground commanding a beautiful prospect. It has a neat small Church. a good Schoolhouse &c; several Spirit licensed Houses, Post Office &c. The Junction of the Dunfermline Ry [Railway] &c with the trunk line of the E. [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee is abt [about] 1/2 mile E. [East] of the Village
OS1/13/12/21 [Page] 21 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 3 -- Plan 32a [First of two entries for Easter Strathore crossed out]
OS1/13/12/22 CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) [Thornton] Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Mr Wood Mr Hutton Mr Kininmonth, Ore Mill Farm 032 [Situation] In the Village Thornton A plain Neat buildg [building] in the centre of the Village of Thornton, is very thinly attended in consequence of the Minister not giving satisfaction The Minister is income is derived chiefly from the pew rents. which most of the [inhabitants] refuse to hire. purposely to cause the Minister to resign
OS1/13/12/22 MANSE [Thornton] Manse (Quoad Sacra) Manse (Quoad Sacra) Mr Wood Mr Hutton Kininmonth 032 [Situation] In the Village of Thornton A substantial Ho [House] with garden &c adjoining the W. [West] side of the Church & School is the residence of the Minister.
OS1/13/12/22 SCHOOL [Thornton] School School School Mr Wood Mr Hutton Mr Kininmonth 032 [Situation] In the Village of Thornton A neat plain substantial building chiefly built by subscription with a small sum given by the Govt [Government] The Master receives no salary but the school fees, & the use of the School Ho [House] -- the parents of the children find all Materials
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OS1/13/12/23 ORE BRIDGE WORKS (Flax) Ore Bridge Works Ore Bridge Works Ore Bridge Works Mr David Lumsden Manager H. Crichton Esqr Mr Bain 032 [Situation] A little S. [South] of the Village of Thornton A very extensive pile of buildings until very recently was used as a Vitriol Works. it is now being converted into a Flax Factory Bone Mill &c.
OS1/13/12/23 ORE BRIDGE Ore Bridge Ore Bridge Ore Bridge Ore Bridge Ore Bridge H. Crichton Esqr, 2 Park Place Edinburgh Mr Douglas Writer Kirkcaldy Messrs Tosh & Gibson Writers Kirkcaldy Mr David Lumsden Mr Cameron Road Surveyor 032 [Situation] A short distance S. [South] of Thornton A well built Stone Bridge of 3 small arches which bears the Kirkaldy District Trust Road No1 over the River Ore - Is a County Bridge.
OS1/13/12/23 OREMILL PIT Oremill Pit Oremill Pit Oremill Pit Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Kininmonth 032 [Situation] 5/8 Mile S.E. [South East] of the Village of Thornton An up and down cast shaft [--] fathoms deep. by which means 3 seams of coal are worked, neither of them of any superior quality; the lower level is of extraordinary thicKness being 15 feet - Is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn.
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OS1/13/12/24 EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway Act of Parliament Advertisements Railway Guides Mr Steele, Station Master Dysart Mr Bain 032 [Situation] Passing about 25 Chains E. [East] of the Village of Gallatown A double line of Railway with Telegraph. direct from Edinburgh, Leith to Burntisland by water, then to KirKaldy &c to Dundee with Branches to Dunfermline. Perth. [&c]
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OS1/13/12/25 GRANTSMOOR Grants Moor Grants Moor Grants Moor Grantsmoor Tack Rent Receipts Mr Bain (Factor Johnston's Co. [County] Map 032 [Situation] 1 3/8 Miles S.W. [South West] of the Village of Thornton A very poor farm on the West By [Boundary] of Dysart Parish and 25 Chains E. [East] of Johnny Marshalls Loan; is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn.
OS1/13/12/25 GRANTSMOOR PLANTATION Grantsmoor Plantation Grantsmoor Plantation Grantsmoor Plantation Mr Bain Freeman Lillie Forester [--] Martin Head Keeper to the Earl of Rosslyn 032 [Situation] 1 1/8 Miles S.W. [South West] of Thornton A large and very thick plantn. [plantation] of Scotch, Spruce & Larch firs, at the West end of Balbeiggy Avenue on the S. [South] side; is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/25 ORE MILLS (Flour) Ore Mills Ore Mills Ore Mills Ore Mills Orr Mill Mr Kinninmonth Occupier H. Crichton, Factor Hugh McDiarmid GameKeeper Alexander SparK Forester Johnston's Co. [County] Map 032 [Situation] About 94 Chains W. by S. [West by South] of Earl's Seat. A good, Farmhouse with outbuildings and a few cottages occupied by Laborers Also a corn and Flour Mill worKed by Steam and Water.
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OS1/13/12/26 HURL BURN HOUSES Hurl Burn Houses Hurl Burn Houses Hurl Burn Houses Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr George Hardie 032 [Situation] 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of Thornton A small row of houses divided into Tenements at the junction of Hurl Burn Road with Balbeiggy Avenue occupied by the Farm Servants of Middle Balbeiggy
OS1/13/12/26 THE SOLDIERS PLANTATION The Soldiers Plantn [Plantation] The Soldiers Plantn [Plantation] The Soldiers Plantn [Plantation] Mr Martin Clayholes Mr Freeman Lillie Mr Bain 032 [Situation] 1 Mile S. by W. [South by West] of Thornton. An oblong piece of Ground planted chiefly with Scotch Firs, it once [formed] part of the field West adjt [adjacent] in which the Militia & Calvaly [Cavalry] were exercised
OS1/13/12/26 MOORHEAD ROAD Moorhead Road Moorhead Road Moorhead Road Moorhead Road Mr Bain Mr Martin Mr F Lillie Captn [Captain] Oswald 032 [Situation] Leading Easterly from Redhouse A very rugged road that [branches] off the Kirkcaldy District Trust Road No 1. at Redhouse, in a Westerly direction and terminates at a Narrow Lane that leads to Grantsmoor Farm
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OS1/13/12/27 HORSE HOLE PLANTATION Horse Hole Plantation Horse Hole Plantation Horse Hole Plantation Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Martin 032 [Situation] 1 1/8 Miles S. [South] of Thornton. A small Plantation of mixed Timber, the greater portion fir trees, on the N. [North] side of Moorhead Road 5 Chains West of Redhouse farm; the property of the Earl of Rosslyn.
OS1/13/12/27 KINGSLAW BURN Kingslaw Burn Kingslaw Burn Kingslaw Burn Kingslaw Burn Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Frank Martin Old Stat. Acct, [Statistical Account] 032 [Situation] Passing the S. [South] side of Clayholes A small Streamlet that rises in Begg Moss which taKes an easterly course, a little S. [South] of Moorhead Road, through the Parish of Dysart and enters Wemyss Parish near to Bogleys farm.
OS1/13/12/27 CLAYHOLES Clayholes Clayholes Clayholes Clayholes Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr George Dow, Farmer. Bogleys Mr F. Martin Rent Roll 032 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S. by E. [South by East] of Thornton A neat Cottage & Garden with Kennel &c occupied by Mr Martin Head Keeper to the Earl of Rosslyn
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OS1/13/12/28 REDHOUSE Redhouse Redhouse Redhouse Redhouse Tack Estate Plans Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Valuation Roll 032 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S. [South] of Thornton. A small Farm with a Meagre House & Steading On the East side of the Kirkaldy District Trust Road No 1. opposite Moorhead Road is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn.
OS1/13/12/28 CARWHINNY Carwhinny Carwhinny Carwhinny Carwhinny Carwhinnie Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Martin Mr Forbes Gallatown Johnston's Co, [County] Map 032 [Situation] 1 1/8 Miles S. [South] of Thornton A small house & Garden in two tenements on the W. [West] side of the Kirkaldy District Trust Road No 1. 5 Chains N. [North] of Redhouse
OS1/13/12/28 BOGWELLS Bogwells Bogwells Bogwells Andrew Honeyman Tent. [Tenant] Mr Bain Mr G. Dow 032 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S,S,E [South South East] of Thornton A very small farm with indifferent house & Steading situate 25 Chains N.E [North East] of Redhouse; is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
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OS1/13/12/29 MUIRTOWN Muirtown Muirtown Muirtown Muirtown Tack Mr Lathan Tent [Tenant] Mr George Dow Mr Bain 032 [Situation] 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of Thornton A very poor & Small Farm & steading adjoining the West Boundary of the Parish of Dysart, at one time it formed part of Dysart Moor; is the property of the Corporation of Dysart.
OS1/13/12/29 THE GENERAL'S PLANTATION The General's Plantation The General's Plantation The General's Plantation Mr Bain Mr Martin Mr F Lillie Forester 032 [Situation] 3/4 Mile S. [South] of Thornton A large plantation of mixed Wood the surface ground being full of deep holes &c caused by worKing the Minerals too near the surface and not staying the supports in a proper Manner, situate on the W. [West] side of the KirKaldy District Trust Road No 1 near to Easter Balbeiggy Farm
OS1/13/12/29 EASTER BALBEIGGY Easter Balbeiggy Easter Balbeiggy Easter Balbeiggy Easter Balbeiggy Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Title Deeds Mr George Hardie 032 [Situation] 3/4 Mile S. [South] of Thornton A very good farm with Steading &c in a highly cultivated state in the Occupation of the Proprietor the Earl of Rosslyn
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OS1/13/12/30 SCHOOL [Boreland] School John Galbraith Gallatown Peter Allison Gallatown Revd [Reverend] William Muir 032 [Situation] In the village of Boreland A private school for the use of the children of the Men engaged in the Colliery and other works belonging to the Earl of Rosslyn. Every man employed has to contribute one penny weeKly and every scholar 3d; the parents find the necessary Materials The Earl gives the use of the School House & Coals with 8£ per Annum to the Teacher. There are abt [about] 20 Girls & 20 Boys generally attending. varying from 4 to 12 years of age
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OS1/13/12/31 CARBERRY Carberry Carberry Carberry Carberry Tack Valuation Roll Mr Hutchison Tenant Mr Bain New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] 032 [Situation -- 3/4 Mile N.W. [North West] of Gallatown. An excellent Farm with a good house & Steading in the S.E. [South East] of the Parish of Dysart abt [about] 18 Chains S. [South] of Kingslaw Burn, is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/31 MITCHELSTON Mitchelston Mitchelston Mitchelston Mitchelston Mitchelston Valuation Roll Rent Receipts Mr Bain Mr Forbes Manufacturer Johnston's Co, [County] Map 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile N.W. [North West] of Gallatown An excellent farm, a good dwelling house, and indifferent steading situate 25 Chains N. [North] of West Gallatown and 20 Chains W. [West] from the Kirkaldy District Trust Road No 1. at Myregorney; is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/31 DUNNIKIER MUIR Dunnikier Muir Dunnikier Muir Dunnikier Muir Dunnikier Muir Pathhead Muir Title Deeds Tack - Signed by 6 of the Preses & Feuars of Pathhead Mr Bain Captn [Captain] Oswald Valuation Roll 032 [Situation] 5/8 Mile W. [West] of Gallatown A very Small farm, with a Miserable House & Steading held on feu by the corporation of Pathhead. under the DunniKier Estate and is leased by them to Mr Pearson, the present tenant for 19 years
OS1/13/12/31 [Page] 31 Dysart Parish -- Trace 8 -- 32A [Note Carberry] -- Car. A fortress etc. Gaelic Dictionary. [Note Dunnikier Moor] -- This farm is known by both Names and is generally called Pathhead Muir
OS1/13/12/32 KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 1) Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1. Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1. Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1. Mr Cameron Road Surveyor Sinclairtown Mr Petherham Largo Act of Parliament 032 A very excellent Road leading from Burntisland Pier to Ford
OS1/13/12/32 [Page] 32 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 8 -- 32A
OS1/13/12/33 BOGLEYS Bogleys Bogleys Bogleys Bogleys Bogleys Boglies Tack Valuation Roll Estate Plans Mr Bain Mr George Dow. Tenant Johnston's Co. [County] Map 032 [Situation] 1/2 Mile N.E. [North East] of Gallatown A good farm with tolerably good house & Steading situate about 50 Chains N. [North] of Gallatown & 10 Chains W. [West] of the E. P. [Edinburgh Perth] & Dundee Railway, is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn. [Note] -- Boglie. Haunted by hobgoblins. Jamieson's
OS1/13/12/33 STANDING STONE [Gallatown] Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone Revd [Reverend] William Muir E. [Established] Manse Dysart Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile N. [North] of Gallatown A large Rough Red Sandstone standing perpendicular 6 feet above the ground is 3 feet wide & 20 inches thicK, Supposed to have been placed to marK the site of a battle, or the spot where some hero fell. A few years ago. one. Hansell Monday the Colliers in the neighbourhood removed the Stone in expectation of finding treasures beneath and were much disappointed in not finding anything.
OS1/13/12/33 RACE ROAD Race Road Race Road Race Road Mr Bain Mr George Dow Mr Forbes 032 [Situation] Branching off the Cupar & Burntisland road about 10 Chains N. [North] of Gallatown A narrow crooKed lane in a very bad state of repair branching off the KirKaldy District Trust Road No 1 at 12 Chains N. [North] of Gallatown; it takes an E. [Easterly] direction, and terminates at the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway. At Gallatown Fair Horse & DonKey Races etc are run on this Road. hence the Name
OS1/13/12/33 [Page] 33 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 9 -- 32A [Note Standing Stone] -- "There is a Stone erected in a field to the north of the town. The tradition is, that a battle with the Danes had been fought there. A rivulet running through that field is called Kingslaw Burn." -- Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
OS1/13/12/34 MYREGORNEY Myregorney Myregorney Myregorney Myregorney Myregornie Tack Rent Receipts William Condie (Tenant Mr Bain Valuation Roll 032 [Situation] 7 Chains N. [North] of Gallatown A small good farm with House, garden & steading adjoining the Kistrict Trust Road No.1 on the W. [West] side 8 Chains N. [North] of Gallatown, is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/34 KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 12) Kirkcaldy District Trust No.12 Kirkcaldy District Trust No.12 Kirkcaldy District Trust No.12 Mr Cameron Mr Petherham Act of Parliament 032 Extends from Gallatown Toll Bar to Windygates, and from Windygates Toll by Dunniface to the end of the District
OS1/13/12/34 GALLATOWN Gallatown Gallatown Gallatown Gallatown Gallatown Gallatown Gallowtown Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Valuation Roll Post Office Estate Maps Mr Forbes Swans History of Fife 032 [Situation] 1 7/8 Miles S.S.E. [South South East] of Thornton A long crooked Street with low stone built houses of either side which are almost entirely inhabited by handloom weavers who are employed in the manufacture of coarse linen, ticKs & [Sackcloth] situate about 3/4 of a Mile N. [North] of Dysart
OS1/13/12/34 [Page] 34 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 9 -- 32A [Note Gallatown] -- "There is a tradition respecting the Origin of the name of this village. That is under the feudal system, the field on which the first house was built was the place where criminals were executed. From tis circumstance it got the name of Gallowstown, Afterwards of Gallatown" -- New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
OS1/13/12/35 WEST GALLATOWN West Gallatown West Gallatown West Gallatown West Gallatown West Gallatown Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Forbes Mr Robert Hearn Pottery Mr David Matthewson Collector of Taxes 032 [Situation] West of Gallatown A small irregular cluster of houses between Pathhead & Gallatown chiefly occupied by handloom weavers. & Potters
OS1/13/12/35 SCHOOL [Gallatown] School School School Mr Forbes Mr Peter Alliso, Schoolmaster John Galbraith 032 [Situation] In the Village of Gallatown A small schoolhouse on the W. [West] side of Gallatown Village, Supported by the fees entirely. The Teacher is elected by the Members of the School Society, the payment of one penny yearly constituting a member. The affairs of the School are managed by a Committee of 12. chosen from the Members. There are at present 65 Boys & 45 Girls daily attending the school from 5 to 10 years of age, each has to pay 2d to 4d per week to the master and find all materials
OS1/13/12/35 BORELAND Boreland Boreland Boreland Boreland Boreland Boreland Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Forbes Mr George Dow Mr Bywater New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile E. of Gallatown A small neat & clean village on the E. [East] of Gallatown, adjoining the Edinburgh & Perth & Dundee Railway occupied by the Colliers engaged in the Dysart Coalworks
OS1/13/12/35 [Page] 35 Dysart Parish --T [Trace] 9 -- 32A
OS1/13/12/36 BORELAND LOAN Boreland Loan Boreland Loan Boreland Loan Boreland Loan Mr Petherham District Road Surveyor Mr Forbes, Manufacturer J. Bywater Esqr Mr Dow. Farmer Braxton 032 [Situation] Leading from the S. [South] Side of Boreland A good road extending from Wemyss West Lodge through Boreland Village to the commencement of the Leven Bridge Road Trust
OS1/13/12/36 BALGREIGGY PIT Balgreiggy Pit Balgreiggy Pit Balgreiggy Pit Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Forbes 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile E. [East] of Gallatown An old Pit walled round is abt [about] 55 fathoms deep. the property of the Earl of Rosslyn
OS1/13/12/36 LADY HARRIET PIT Lady Harriet Pit Lady Harriet Pit Lady Harriet Pit Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] Mr Forbes 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile N.E. [North East] of Gallatown An up & down cast shaft by which the workings below are ventilated and the Mine brought to the Surface, is abt. [about] 55 fathoms deep. two Seams are being wrought one at 14 fathoms, 2 1/2 feet thick, the other at 55 fathoms 15 feet thick. Is the property of the Earl of Rosslyn.
OS1/13/12/36 [Page] 36 Dysart Parish -- T [Trace] 9 -- 32A
OS1/13/12/37 WILLIAM PIT William Pit (Coal) Mr Bain Senr [Senior] Mr Bain Junr [Junior] 032 [Situation] 1/2 Mile E. [East] of Gallatown An up & down cast Shaft, by which Means the Mine is brought to the surface, & the workings Ventilated Is abt [about] 60 fathoms to the Main Coal which is 15 ft [feet] thick, there is a Seam of Coal at 18 fathoms. 2 1/2 feet thick
OS1/13/12/37 LEVEN BRIDGE AND ROAD TRUST Leven Bridge and Road Trust Leven Bridge & Road Trust Leven Bridge & Road Trust Mr Bywater Wemyss Castle Mr Petherham Mr Cameron 032 From the foot or Bottom of Boreland Loan, a little E. [East] of Dysart, by Muiredge and Leven to join the road by Cameron Bridge, Windygates, Largo &c to Crail at Scoonie Bridge, about 1/2 Mile E. [East] of Leven the length being abt [about] 7 Miles 792 Yds [Yards]
OS1/13/12/37 DYSART [Parish] Ph [Parish] of Dysart Sheet 1 of KirKcaldy 032 [Situation] Near the Coast of the County of Fife For the descriptive remarKs of this parish, see Names for Sheet 1. of KirKcaldy
OS1/13/12/37 [Page] 37 Dysart Parish -- Trace 9 -- 32A
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OS1/13/12/39 [Page] 39 [index page] Parish of Wemyss Names of Objects -- Pages Ph. [Parish] of Wemyss -- 45 Branxton -- 41 Blair Den Wood -- 41 Bones House -- 43 Cowdenlaws -- 43 Earls Seat -- 41 Fantasy -- 43 Graham's Folly -- 42 Moss Wood -- 42
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OS1/13/12/41 BRANXTON Branxton Branxton Branxton Tack J. Bywater Esqr Mr Dow. tenant 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile N E, by E. [North East by East] of Gallatown A small farm the best of land in very fine order on the E. [East] side of Boreland Loan, the property of Erskine Wemyss Esqr
OS1/13/12/41 BLAIR DEN WOOD Blair Den Wood Blair Den Wood Blair Den Wood T. Bywater Esqr Estate Plans Mr Dow 032 [Situation] 3/4 Mile E. [East] of Gallatown A large Wood on the E [East] side of the Leven bridge & Road Trust abt [about] 3/4 mile N.E [North East] of Dysart. joining Chapel Wood on Plan 32B.
OS1/13/12/41 EARL'S SEAT Earls Seat Earls Seat Earls Seat Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Farmers Tack 032 [Situation] About 90 Chains E. by N. [East by North] of Ore Mills. A good Farm house with outbuildings and a few cottages, the property of Admiral Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/41 [Page] 41 Wemyss Parish [Note Blair Den Wood] -- Blar - A battle field, Gaelic Dictionary. Den, A hollow.
OS1/13/12/42 MOSS WOOD Moss Wood Moss Wood Moss Wood Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Mr Kenninmonth 032 [Situation] -- About 54 Chains S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Earls Seat. A very extensive Wood principally Fir Trees. generally thicKly planted, but in the interior there are open spaces where there are no trees, and other parts where the trees are few - the property of Admiral Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/42 GRAHAM'S FOLLY Grahams Folly Grahams Folly Grahams Folly Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Mr Keninmonth 032 [Situation] -- About 30 Chains S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Earls Seat. A very extensive Plantation of Young Fir trees with a small Portion of mixed wood, the property of Admiral Wemyss - The ground belonged to, and was planted by a person named Graham but soon after it became the property of Admiral Wemyss, hence the name.
OS1/13/12/42 WEMYSS MOSS Wemyss Moss Wemyss Moss Wemyss Moss Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Mr Kennimonth 032 [Situation] About 35 Chains S. by E [South by East] of Ore Mills A piece of heathy land with small stunted scattered trees, the property of Admiral Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/42 [Page] 42 Plan 32A -- Wemyss Parish [Note Graham's Folly] Folly - A term applied by the vulgar to a building more for ornament than use, -- Jamieson
OS1/13/12/43 FANTASY Fantasy Fantasy Fantasy Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Mr Keninmonth 032 [Situation] About 63 Chains S.E. [South East] of Ore Mills A cottage built by Admiral Wemyss, and occupied by his Forester
OS1/13/12/43 BONES HOUSE Bones House Bones House Bones House Hugh McDiarmid Alexander Spark Mr Keninmonth 032 [Situation] About 66 Chains S.E by E. [South East by East] of Ore Mills A cottage with garden attached in Moss Wood, Occupied by Hugh McDiarmid, GameKeeper to Admiral Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/43 COWDENLAWS Cowdenlaws Cowdenlaws Cowdenlaws Cowden Laws Property Plan George Wilkie. Tenant Mr Dow. Farmer Bogleys near Gallatown. Frasers Map of Fife 032 [Situation] -- 1 Mile N.E. [North East] of Gallatown A good Farm house with outbuildings Attached. Situated in the middle of a well Cultivated Farm. the Property of Mr Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/43 [Page] 43 Plan 32A -- Wemyss Parish
OS1/13/12/44 WEST LODGE [Wemyss Castle] West Lodge West Lodge West Lodge Mr George Bow, Bogleys Mr George WilKie Mr John JacK Gallatown 032 [Situation] 3/8 Mile N.E. [North East] of Gallatown A small Gate Lodge at the entrance to an Avenue leading to Wemyss Castle, the Seat of the late Admiral Wemyss.
OS1/13/12/44 [Page] 44 Plan 32A -- Wemyss Parish
OS1/13/12/45 WEMYSS [Parish] Ph [Parish] of Wemyss See Plan 32B, [Situation] On the Coast of the County of Fife For the descriptive remarKs of this parish see Name book for Plan 32B,
OS1/13/12/45 [Page] 45 [Signed] John Bayly Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 22 Septr [September], 1854.
OS1/13/12/46 [Page] 46 OS1/13/12 12 Co [County] Fife 32,A. [Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPT] STORE -- 10 JUN. 91 [JUNE 1891] -- SOUTHAMPTON Parishes of -- Page Abbotshall -- 7 Auchterderran -- 1 Dysart -- 13 Wemyss -- 39