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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERRYLAW COLLIERY | Berrylaw Colliery (disused) Berrylaw Colliery (disused) Berrylaw Colliery (disused) |
Robert Lawrie (Crossford) James Livingston Crossford Thomas Robertson crossford |
035 | [Situation] 1/2 mile N W [North West] of Crossford Village. A large Colliery, on the farm of Berrylaw and Estate of [Pitfirrane] consisting of a number of pits formerly worked by the Earl of [Elgin?] but at present disused. |
| ENGINE BANK | Engine BanK Engine BanK Engine BanK |
Robert Lawrie Alexander McIntyre Mr Lillburn |
035 | [Situation] West of Berrylaw Farm House An elevated portion of [Berrylaw] farm, the soil of which is [arable]. On its summit is an old Coal [Pit] which was formerly worKed by engine hence the name. In this locality the term [Bank] is used, whilst in other [parts] of Scotland the term Knowe [is] more generally employed. |
| CROSSGATES | Crossgates Crossgates |
Mr Lawrie Mr Chalmers |
035 | [Situation] 30 chains S.W. [South West] of Berrylaw Farm House. Two small Cottages, once [occupied] as a farm steading, but now [?] in the farm of Pitconochie, they [are] occupied by farm Servants Proprietor - Sir Peter Halkett |
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[Page] 6Parish of Dunfermline -- Plan 35.C.
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