OS1/13/133/36
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BALBARTON | West Balbarton West Balbarton West Balbarton West Balbarton Wester Balbarton |
Mr Watt Mr J Watt Dogtoun Mr Gow Mr. Douglass Factor New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
036 | [Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.W. [North West] of Balwearie. A most excellent farm house and neatly arranged garden and Small Shrubbery and ornamental groun d with excellent outoffices in good repair a little to the S.W. [South West] of East Balbarton leased from Colonel Ferguson M.P. [Member of Parliament] Raith to J Watt at present. Sir Alexander Boswell was killed in a duel in a hollow in the field on the SE [South East] side of the farm house in 1822 |
| THE KIPPS | The Kipps The Kipps The Kipps The Kipps |
Mr. Douglas Mr. Watt Mr. John Sang Mr. Baine |
036 | [Situation] ¾ Mile N.W. [North West] of Balwearie. A locality through which the turnpike road runs, 25 Chs [Chains] SE [South East] from West Balbarton. It was formerly covered with whins, but is now cultivated land. |
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[Page] 36Parish of Kinghorn Trace 2 Plan 36B
Note: Kip - A sharp pointed hill. Jameson
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