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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITCH LOAN | Witch Loan | Rev [Reverend] Mr Chalmers David Barrowman William Young |
035 | [Situation] N. [North] from the Town of Dunfermline. This name applies to a [portion] of the road between Headwell [and] Gardner's Land, on the road leading from Dunfermline to Townhill. It is notorious [for] having been the place where [witches] used to be burned, as also, its being the scene of the execution [of] James Ramsay, the last [person] condemned by the regality [Court] of Dunfermline. Fernies Hist [History] page 171. |
| CRAIGS | Craigs Craigs |
Mr Matthews Mr James Hardy |
039 | [Situation] 1/2 mile S.E [South East] of Pitfirrane ParK A neat farm house, [extensive] offices, thrashing machine, [and] a good arable farm attached. The property of the Earl of Elgin Occupier, Mr Hardy. |
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[Page] 36Parish of Dunfermline -- Plan 35. C
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