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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITFIRRANE | Pitfirrane Pitfirrane Pitferrane |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Chalmers George Robertson [--] Barclay Esqr Mr Lawrie Map of Estate Sinclair's Stat: Acct [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer |
035 | [Situation] 15 chains. W. [West] of Keavil House. A large castellated mansion, in Pitfirrane park. The house, from its appearance, has evidently had additions built to it at several periods. The date 1583 appears on the south side of the house, but whether this date applies to the original erection, or to some subsequent addition, it is difficult if not impossible, to determine. A beautiful level park surrounds the house, studded with venerable looking trees. Pitfirrane has long been the property & residence of the Pitfirrane family - de HalKett - the most ancient in the parish, having had many members eminent for their public services & private worth. The first of the Halketts found to be designed by the title of Pitfirrane was David de HalKett, grandson of Philip, and son of Robert, who was sheriff of Kinross in 1372. He is mentioned as early as 3d June 1404. The first members of the family that were Knighted were two sons of George HalKett, who lived in the reign of Queen Mary and King James VI. His eldest son, Robert, received the honour from King James VI., and was served heir to his father, in the lands of Pitfirrane in 1595. |
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[Note] -- Derivation.
Pit - a hollow, a pit:
[found] in many names
[and places.]
Fearann, fearainn -
land, country, Estate.
An estate lying in
a hollow table land
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