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Parish of Aberdour 36 C
[Column 1]
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Aberdour -- 3
Aberdour -- 29
Aberdour -- 36
Banks -- 7
Balmule -- 9
Black Lodge -- 12
Bents Plantation -- 15
Balram -- 27
Broad Hill -- 27
Bouprie -- 32
Birkhill Wood -- 32
Boathouse Rocks -- 38
Craig Well -- 5
Cullalo Hills -- 11
Croftgarvie -- 16
Croftgarvie Hill -- 21
Cullalo -- 21
Crossroads -- 22
Cairnie Bank -- 26
Church -- 35
Dour Burn -- 5
Dalachy -- 36
Dalachy Quarry -- 37
Episcopal Chapel -- 33
Free Church -- 17
Firth of Forth -- 10
Free Church School -- 33
Greencap -- 18
Goat Quarry -- 21
Glenshee -- 26
Hillside -- 5
Harbour -- 8
Hawkhill -- 26
Humbie -- 27
Humbie Wood -- 28
Hospital -- 31
Hawkcraig Plantation -- 39
Hanging Craig -- 40
Hawk Craig -- 40
Inch Marton Plantation -- 16
Iron Hill -- 28
Keelstone Quarry -- 13
Little Couston -- 7
Lady's Bridge -- 11
Loftheads -- 25
Long Gates -- 25
Montguey -- 6
Monguey Hill -- 6
Meikle Couston -- 8
Moyeshill -- 9
Murel -- 28
Manse -- 34
Manse -- 34
North Balmule -- 10
New Town -- 36
Old Banks -- 12
Old Town -- 35
Puddledub -- 10
Post Office -- 30
Pans Rocks -- 38
Rye Hill -- 10
Rosevale Cottage -- 14
Ruins of Aberdour Castle -- 19
Ruins of a Church -- 20
Remains of Couston Castle -- 24
Scrogs Plantation -- 13
Slate Brae -- 14
Sandy Road -- 22
Skellies Plantation -- 33
School -- 34
Seabank -- 37
Seaside Cottage -- 38
Templehall -- 9
The Wilderness -- 16
The Quarries -- 22
Torry Hill -- 25
The Aberdour Hotel -- 30
The Bell Inn -- 30
The Ship P.H. [Public House] -- 32
The Black Cap -- 37
The Hughses -- 39
Whitehill Cottage -- 12
Whitehill -- 15
Whitehill T.P. [Turnpike] -- 15
White Law -- 35
Whitesands Bay -- 40 |
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ABERDOUR [parish] |
Ph [Parish] of Aberdour
Ph [Parish] of Aberdour
Ph [Parish] of Aberdour
Ph [Parish] of Aberdour
Ph [Parish] of Aberdour |
Full. [Fullerton's] Gazetteer
New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Sheriff's Co. [County] List of Parishes
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
035; 036; 040 |
[Situation] On the Southern Margin of the Co. [County] of Fife
"A parish in the County of Fife,
bounded by the parish Dalgety on
the west, by Auchtertool on the north,
by Kinghorn and Burntisland on
the East, and by the Firth of Forth
on the South. It is about 3 miles
in length from east to West, and
about as much from North to South.
" A small part of the parish is detached
from the rest, by the intervening parish
of Burntisland".
Full. [Fullerton's] Gazetteer.
The greater part of the parish is tolerably well cultivated and enclosed. It abounds with Coal, lime and freestone. Near the coast on the
South Side of the parish stands the town of Aberdour and on a flat on the top of a hill not far from the town there is one of those Cairns or tumuli so frequently met with in Scotland. A Coffin and several earthen vessels containing human bones were found in it.
A small part of the parish is detached in the west by the intervening parish of Burntisland and Kinghorn and [.....]
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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Note: (Cairns) Situation of this Cairn cannot be pointed out, and therefore not on the plan - see reply to remark No. 109th on the plan.
OMO [Ordnance mapping office]
Note: Aberdour, Signifying the mouth of a Water
Note: No portion of any other parish is situated within Aberdour |
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Old North Road - for Authorities etc See the name list for plan 36.A Page 22
[Initialled]OMO [Ordnance mapping office.] |
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DOUR BURN |
Dour Burn
Dour Burn
Dour Burn
Dour Burn
Dour Water |
Mr Flockhart, Poor Rate Collector
William Taylor
James Russell
Mr Barr, Aberdour
Property Map |
036 |
[Situation] Running S. [South] Easterly past Aberdour Village
A Small Stream having its Source near Duncan Hill and running a westerly direction to the "Iron Mill" from thence runs in a Southerly direction passing by the ground belonging to Hillside thence to Aberdour and falls into the Firth of Forth at that Village. |
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CRAIG WELL |
Craig Well
Craig Well
Craig Well |
Mr J. Russell
William Taylor
J. Smith |
036 |
[Situation] About 3 miles N. [North] by E. [East] of the village of Aberdour
A Spring well, which Supplies the inhabitants of Puddledub with water deriving its name from a rocky brow at this place. |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside House
Hillside
Hillside |
Property Map
Mr Dewar, Steward
Map of the parish
William Taylor
T.P. [Turnpike] Road map
Johnston's Map
Directory to Gentlemen's Seats |
036 |
[Situation] 15 Chains North of the village of Aberdour
Two handsome residences Situated on a rising ground (as the name implies) in the vicinity of Aberdour. The ground attached is well ornamented with plantation, evergreens & scattered trees, they are generally let to families in the summer. The proprietor Mr Fraser resides in the West of Scotland and Seldom visits it |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
Note: Hillside - Name does not apply well on plan |
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MONTQUEY |
Montquey
Montquey
Montquey
Montquey
Mountquoy
Mountquoy |
Property Map
William Taylor
James Russell
Map of Parish
Turnpike Road Map
Frasers Co [County] Map |
036 |
[Situation] 1¾ miles N.E. [North east] of the village of Aberdour
Two rows of poor Cottages occupied by farm labourers. The name "quey" Seems to be derived from a Cow of 2 years of age. the name is very common in this part of Scotland. Jamieson |
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MONTQUEY HILL |
Montquey Hill
Montquey Hill
Montquey Hill |
William Taylor
Mr James Russell
Mr J Adamson |
036 |
[Situation] 1⅝ miles N.E. [North East] of the Village of Aberdour
An eminence covered with Furze on the north, west and south sides. The eastern portion of it is cultivated. The Great North Road passes by it. It is very steep on the south side |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour |
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BANKS [farm] |
Banks
Banks
Banks
Banks |
William Moubray Esqr.
J Philips Esqr.
J Smith
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
036 |
[Situation] ⅞ mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of the village of Aberdour
A good farmstead Situated on Sloping ground a short distance west of Whitehill Cottage the property of the Earl of Moray |
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LITTLE COUSTON |
Little Couston
Little Couston
Little Couston
Little Couston
Little Couston |
William Moubray Esqr.
J Catton, Hotel Keeper Aberdour
J Smith
Estate Map
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
036 |
[Situation] ⅝ mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] of the village of Aberdour
A Farmstead situated a short distance west of the junction of the Dunfermline District Trust No 11 with No 10 of the Same District. occupied by Mr J. Catton, Aberdour Hotel, whose Farm Servants live here. It is the property of the Earl of Moray |
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Plan 36 B Aberdour Parish
Note: Pleasant - crossed out. |
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MEIKLE COUSTON |
Meikle Couston
Meikle Couston
Meikle Couston
Mickle Couston
Mickle Couston |
Plan of Aberdour Parsh. [Parish]
William Moubray Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] H Ralph
Frasers Co [County] map
TP [Turnpike] Road Map |
036 |
[Situation] 1¼ miles W. [West] of the village of Aberdour
A farm Stead Situated at the western confines of Aberdour Parish and at the western margin of Otter Loch |
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HARBOUR [Aberdour] |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Mr. Barr
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Flockhart |
036 |
[Situation] A short distance S.E. [South east] of the village of Aberdour
A Harbour for the use of Small Brigs and Schooners. It has a stone pier on the East side of which vessels generally anchor and load. It has an open entrance and the chief trade is the export of Coals |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour |
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TEMPLEHALL |
Templehall
Templehall
Templehall
Temple Hall
Templehall
Templehall |
Turnpike Road Map
Mr James Russell occupier
Mr James Russell, Cullaloe
Fraser's Co [County] Map
Map of the parish of Aberdour
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
036 |
A farmstead situated on the public road from Moyeshill near Balmule, through Puddledub, to Auchtertool the property of James Inglis, Little Raith and occupied by James Russell. |
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MOYESHILL |
Moyeshill
Moyeshill
Moyeshill |
Map of parh.[Parish] of Aberdour
Mr James Russell
William Taylor |
036 |
This name applies to two very poor Cottage houses, on the east side of Balmule which are occupied by farm servants. |
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BALMULE |
Balmule
Balmule
Balmule |
Map of Parh. [Parish] of Aberdour
William Taylor
James Russell |
036 |
A good farm house and extensive offices attached, in the occupation of Mr Patterson and situated near the Kirkcaldy Dist [District] Trust No. 7 to which there is a road |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
About 2 miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Templehall]
2 miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Moyeshill]
1⅞ miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Balmule] |
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NORTH BALMULE |
North Balmule
North Balmule
North Balmule
North Balmule |
William Taylor
James Russell
Map of Aberdour Parish
Fraser's Co. [County] Map |
036 |
A Farmstead, situated about six chains NE [North East] of Puddledub, and connected with a farmhouse a short distance North of this place on Plan 36A. |
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PUDDLEDUB |
Puddledub
Puddledub
Puddledub
Puddledub |
James Taylor
James Russell, Cullaloe
James Russell, Templehall
Map of the Parish of Aberdour |
036 |
A few houses about ⅛ of a mile north of Templehall, occupied by farm labourers. |
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RYE HILL |
Rye Hill
Rye Hill
Rye Hill
Rye Hill |
William Taylor
James Russell
James Russell
James Adamson, Linhead |
036 |
A slightly elevated ridge of Arable land, west of Puddledub on the top of which is a Cartroad leading from Puddledub to the Great North Road near Cullaloe |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
Note: Puddledub - Puddle, Properly a pit or place from which water is drained. Dub, A small pool of water. Lawson
2⅜ miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for North Balmule]
About ¾ miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Puddledub]
2⅛ miles N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Rye Hill] |
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LADY'S BRIDGE |
Ladys Bridge
Ladys Bridge
Ladys Bridge |
William Taylor
James Russell
Map of Parish |
036 |
A row of Cottages situated near the Dunfermline District Trust No. 11 The name is derived from a temporary Bridge having been thrown across the stream here on the occasion of a Young lady daughter of the proprietor passing this way to get married. the place has ever since bore this name |
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TEMPLE |
Temple
Temple
Temple |
Map of Parish
J Smith
William Taylor |
036 |
A small ornamental building Called the "Temple" built on several arches, vaulted roof, supported by a small column in the Centre, standing at the end of a long wide avenue, leading in an easterly direction thro a large plantation to a Tower. It is a modern building |
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CULLALO HILLS |
Cullaloe Hills
Cullaloe Hills
Cullaloe Hills
Cullaloe Hills
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills
Cullalo Hills |
J Philips Esqr.
J Smith, Forester
William Taylor
J Asher, Clerk
William Philips
William Douglas
Messrs Tosh & Gibson
William Thomson
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Plan 258
These Authorities are Copied from Name book Sheet |
036 |
A high ridge of ground the most part of which is thickly planted (Chiefly with Fir) extending in an easterly direction from near Whitehill to Cullaloe. There is a portion of the Western extremity of this range known as Croftgary Hill |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
Note: Temple - There is no account of this in any of the Historical documents in this office
1⅛ miles N.N.W. [North North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Lady's Bridge]
1⅞ miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Temple]
1⅞ miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Cullalo Hills] |
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OLD BANKS [cottage] |
Old Banks
Old Banks
Old Banks |
Property Map
William Moubray Esqr.
J. Phillips Esq |
036 |
An old Cottage house formerly the house occupied by the farmer for whom a more suitable steading was erected a short distance SE [South East] from this place. |
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WHITEHILL COTTAGE |
Whitehill Cottage
Whitehill Cottage
Whitehill Cottage
Whitehill Cottage |
Map of the Parish
William Moubray Esqr.
J Philips Esqr.
J Smith |
036 |
A handsome Cottage with stable attached surrounded by shrubberies the residence of Major Rose. |
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BLACK LODGE |
Black Lodge
Black Lodge
Black Lodge
Black Lodge |
Mr Dewar, Steward at Hillside
J Smith
William Taylor
Mr. Flockhart |
036 |
A lodge situated at the South entrance to Whitehill Cottage from the Dunfermline District Trust No [Number] 11. The stone with which it is constructed being black and taken from a quarry in the neighbourhood of Carnack, it is called "Black Lodge" in consequence |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
1⅛ miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Old Banks]
⅝ mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Whitehill Cottage]
½ mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Black Lodge] |
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SCROGS PLANTATION |
Scrogs Plantation
Scrogs Plantation
Scrogs Plantation |
William Taylor
James Russell Cullaloe
James Russell, Templehall |
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A small Plantation consisting of Fir and Forest timber from the surface being very rough it receives this name |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 7) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No. 7
Kirkcaldy District Trust No. 7 |
Road Map Schedule
Road Map |
036 |
This Turnpike Trust road commences at West Bridge Toll, Kirkcaldy, passes by Orrock Hill & Balmule to the end of the District. |
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KEELSTONE QUARRY (Whinstone) |
Keelstone Quarry (Whinstone)
Keelstone Quarry (Whinstone)
Keelstone Quarry (Whinstone) |
William Taylor
James Russell
James Russell Cullaloe |
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An old Whinstone Quarry at the NW [North West] foot of Montquey Hill, where a description of stone called "Keel" is sometimes found |
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Plan 36C Parish of Aberdour
Note: Scrog - A Stunted Bush or Shrub, Lawson
Note: Keel - A red argillacious Substance used for marking. Jameson
Note: Was this Quarry satisfactorily ascertained to be Whinstone? J.H. Capt. [Captain] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
About ⅜ miles N [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Scrogs Plantation]
1⅝ miles N.N.E [North North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Keelstone Quarry] |
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ROSEVALE COTTAGE |
Rosevale Cottage
Rosevale Cottage
Rosevale Cottage
Rosevale Cottage
Rosevale |
William Taylor, Gamekeeper to the Earl of Moray
James Smith, Forester to the Earl of Moray
Mr James Russell, Cullaloe
Mr James Asher, Clerk Aberdour
Map of Aberdour Parh. [Parish] |
036 |
A good Cottage house with garden feud from the Earl of Moray. Situated on the Great North Road Trust |
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GREAT NORTH ROAD TRUST |
Great North Road Trust
Great North Road Trust
Great North Road Trust |
Road Map Schedule
Printed Toll Tables
Act of Parliament for Perth Fife, Clackmannan & Kinross |
036 |
The Great North Road Turnpike Trust extends from Burntisland & Queensferry (Uniting at the Toll Bar at Cowden Beath) to Perth |
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SLATE BRAE |
Slate Brae
Slate Brae
Slate Brae |
William Taylor
James Russell, Cullaloe
James Russell, Templehall |
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A portion of an enclosure slightly elevated a short distance east of Rosevale Cottage, it receives this name from small flags or slate having been dug out of the earth here. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
1⅞ miles N. [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Rosevale Cottage]
1⅞ miles N. [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Slate Brae] |
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WHITEHILL |
Whitehill
Whitehill
Whitehill
Whitehill
White Hill
Whitehill
Whitehill |
Property Map
William Moubray Esqr. Otterston House
Revd. [Reverend] H Ralph, Dalgety Manse
J Philips Esqr.
Property Map
Map of Parish
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
036 |
A farm stead situated on the road from Aberdour to Dunfermline occupied by James Fraser |
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WHITEHILL T.P. |
Whitehill TB [Toll Bar]
Whitehill TB [Toll Bar]
Whitehill TB [Toll Bar] |
Road Map Schedule
Mr Tucket, Surveyor
William Moubray Esqr. |
036 |
A Small Cottage house, occupied by the Toll Collector of the Dunfermline District Trust No. 11. Situated where a branch of the Dunfermline District Trust No. 10 joins the above |
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BENTS PLANTATION |
Bents Plantation
Bents Plantation
Bents Plantation |
William Taylor
J. Smith
Mr A Kelly |
036 |
A fir Plantation situated north of Croftgarie, well supplied with game. |
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Plan 36 C Aberdour Parish
1 mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Whitehill]
⅝ mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Whitehill Turnpike]
1⅛ miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Bents Plantation] |
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INCH MARTON PLANTATION |
Inch Marton Plantation
Inch Marton Plantation
Inch Marton Plantation
Inch Mharton |
Topographical Statistical and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland Vol 1
Mr James Barr, Forester
William Taylor
Property Plan (Lithographed) |
036 |
A mixed Plantation in the grounds attached to Hillside, having numerous walks through it. Mr James Barr, Forester to the Earl of Moreton informed me there was a Stone Coffin found in this Plantation thirty years ago, containing human bones, the place cannot be pointed out. |
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CROFTGARIE |
Croftgarie
Croftgarie
Croftgarie
Croftgarie
Croftgarry
Croftgarrie
Croftgarie
Croftgarry |
Mr A Kelly, occupier
J Phillips Esqr. Agent
Parish Map
J Smith, Forester
Property Map
TP. [Turnpike] Road Map
Fraser's Co [County] Map
Directory to Gentlemens Seats |
036 |
A first class farm house and out buildings. Situated on the Dunfermline District Trust No. 11 about ⅜ of a mile East of Whitehill Toll Bar |
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THE WILDERNESS |
The Wilderness
The Wilderness
The Wilderness |
William Taylor G [Game] Keeper
J Smith, Forester
James Russell |
036 |
A fir Plantation at the West corner of the Croftgarie Hills, well known to huntsmen, it being a favourite abode of Reynard. |
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Plan 36 C Parish of Aberdour
⅜ mile N. [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Inch Marton Plantation]
⅞ mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Croftgarie]
About 1¾ miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for The Wilderness] |
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FREE CHURCH [Aberdour] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr. Barr
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
036 |
A good sized modern building for the purposes of Divine Service, with a Manse and Garden for the Clergyman. It is kept in repair by the members. There is only occasional service in it at present as there is no resident clergyman |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
In the village of Aberdour [Situation] |
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GREENCAP |
Greencap
Greencap
Greencap
Greencap
Greencap
Greencap |
Mr. Cunningham
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
036 |
A small cottage House occupied by laborers on the farm of Dalachy. |
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FIRTH OF FORTH |
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth |
Mr Phillips, agent to the Earl of Moray
Revd. [Reverend] J. Doig, Torry
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph
Chart
Chalmers History of Dunfermline |
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For the descriptive Remarks of this see name book for Plan 34 D |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
1⅞ Miles N.E. by E. [North East by East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Greencap]
Between the Co. [County] of Fife, and those of Edinburgh Haddington [Situation for Firth of Forth] |
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Ruins of ABERDOUR CASTLE |
Ruins of Aberdour Castle
Ruins of Aberdour Castle
Ruins of Aberdour Castle
Ruins of Aberdour Castle |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. John Chisholm
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy |
036 |
The ruins of an extensive building the greater part of the walls are still standing but some portions of them are fallen in and ly in rubbish about the building. Some parts of the walls have been roofed and are used at present as Farm buildings. There is nothing known in the neighbourhood of its History or the date of its erection the only information I could get about it was that it was formerly a residence of the Earls of Morton. Messrs. Barr, Kennedy and Flockhart say it was burned down but they do not know at what time. There is no satisfactory account of it in the local Histories (ie) the New and Old Stat. Accts [Statistical Accounts], Sibbalds Fife or Leightons Illustrated Fife as far as I could see. It is the property of the Earl of Morton.
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Plan 36 C Aberdour Parish
A little N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation]
Note: Ruins - If further information be needed the Earl of Morton must be visited MK
Note: "Aberdour very anciently belonged to the Wisharts, and by a marriage 1126, it came to the Mortimers. In King Alexander III time, Allanus de Mortuomari gave the Wester part of Aberdour to the Monks of Inchcolm for a burial place within their Church. To the west of the Castle there is a little Harbour. Sibbald Fife & Kinross |
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CHURCH (Ruins of) [Aberdour] |
Ruins of Church
Ruins of Church
Ruins of Church
Ruins of Church |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Barr
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. Kennedy |
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The walls of the old Parish Church of Aberdour, the walls are for the most part still perfect but there are trees growing in the centre of what was formerly the Church. there is a Grave Yard attached to it, still used and a small house on the N. [North] side of the walls where the Burial Service is performed, there is nothing known of the date of its erection but Mr Barr says it was disused about 50 or 60 years ago and that it was repaired in 1588. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
A little N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation]
Note: There is but one Cleric in the Parish at present and he knows nothing about it. [Initialled] MK
Note: "A small plain tombstone erected on the South wall of the Old church to the memory of Rev. [Reverend] Robert Blair, Minister of St Andrews, in Fifeshire and Chaplain to Charles I." New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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GOAT QUARRY |
Goat Quarry (Whinstone)
Goat Quarry (Whinstone)
Goat Quarry (Whinstone) |
William Taylor
J Smith
Mr. A. Kelly |
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A large Whinstone Quarry on the roadside from Aberdour to Dunfermline, where stone is procured for the repair of the roads in the District it takes its name from a Cutting or Goat in the road a short distance west of this place |
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CROFTGARIE HILL |
Croftgarie Hill
Croftgarie Hill
Croftgarie Hill |
Map of Parish
J. Philips Esqr.
William Taylor
J Smith |
036 |
A large hill thickly planted and well stocked with game, extending east and west from near Whitehill for about ¾ of a mile & being a portion of the range of Hills known as "Cullalo Hills" |
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CULLALO |
Cullalo
Cullalo
Cullalo
Cullalo
Cullalo
Culleloe
Culleloe
Culleloe
Culleloe
Cullelo
Cullelo
Cullelo
Cullelo
Culalo
Cullelo |
Mr Philips
William Douglas
Messrs Tosh & Gibson
William Thomson
New Stat acct [Statistical Account]
J. Phillips Esqr. Agent
J Smith
James Russell
James Asher, Clerk
Map of Estate
Map of Parish
Fraser's Co [County] Map
Road Map
Chalmers His. [History] of Dunfermline
Directory of Gentlemens Seats
Plan 35D. VHA |
036 |
A first rate farm house and offices on an excellent situation and surrounded on all sides with plantations the Great North Road passes a short distance eastwards. There are numerous freestone quarries to be seen in the neighbourhood with which the new Town part of Edinburgh has been principally constructed. The quarries have been in disuse for some time |
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Plan 36C Parish of Aberdour
1⅛ miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Goat Quarry]
1⅜ Miles N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Croftgarie Hill]
2 Miles N. [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Cullalo] |
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THE QUARRIES |
The Quarries
The Quarries
The Quarries |
Mr J Russell
William Taylor
J Smith |
036 |
Two rows of poor cottages, occupied by the farm servants of Mr J Russell of Cullalo. Prior to the Quarries in the neighbourhood being worked, this place was called "The wood" |
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SANDY ROAD |
Sandy Road
Sandy Road
Sandy Road |
William Taylor
J Smith
J Russell |
036 |
A private road leading from Lady's Bridge in an easterly direction meeting the Great North Road near Rosevale Cottage. |
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CROSSROADS |
Crossroads
Crossroads
Crossroads |
Map of Parish
William Taylor
J Russell |
036 |
Two rows of Cottages, one used as a Smithy & dwelling of the Smith situated at the junction of four roads hence the name. |
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Plan 36C Ph. [Parish] of Aberdour
1⅞ Miles N. [North] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for The Quarries]
Leading N. [North] Easterly from Lady's Bridge [Situation for Sandy Road]
1⅞ Miles N.N.E. [North North east] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Crossroads] |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 10) |
Dunfermline District Trust No. 10
Dunfermline District Trust No. 10 |
Road Map Schedule
Mr Tucket Road Surveyor |
036 |
This Turnpike Trust Road commences at Inverkeithing, passes thro' Aberdour and continues to the confines of Aberdour Parish at Starleyburn, to the Kirkcaldy District. |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 11) |
Dunfermline District Trust No. 11
Dunfermline District Trust No 11 |
Road Map Schedule
Mr Tucket Road Surveyor, Dunfermline |
036 |
This road commences at Little Couston, passing by Whitehill T. [Toll] Bar, thence in an eastern direction to the confines of the Parish of Aberdour near Balmule to join the Kirkcaldy District. |
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(BRANCH OF) DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST NO 10 |
(Branch of) Dunfermline District Trust No. 10
(Branch of) Dunfermline District Trust No. 10 |
Road Map Schedule
Mr Tucket Rd. [Road] Surveyor |
036 |
This Branch of No. 10 begins at Aberdour Harbour, leading in a northern direction and joins the Dunfermline District Trust No. 11 at Whitehill Toll Bar |
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Plan 36C Parish of Aberdour |
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Remains of COUSTON CASTLE |
(Remains of) Couston Castle
(Remains of) Couston Castle
(Remains of) Couston Castle
(Remains of) Couston Castle |
William Moubray Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] H Ralph
Estate Map
Lady Moubray |
036 |
An old building on the eastern margin of Otterston Loch, the greater part of which is ruin. the northern end is still used as a Barn by the farmer who occupies the adjoining Steading. it appears to have extended a little further on the South, as its track is easily traced. It would appear it has been a place of very little importance as History& tradition say nothing respecting it further than (Revd. [Reverend] H Ralph, Dalgety Manse informed me) a Mr Blair a celebrated character in the reign of Charles 2nd was coming here for some time.
Mention is made in a History of the Moubray Family (in possession of William Moubray Esqr.) that a lady of the family of Logan of "Couston Castle" married a member of the Moubray family in the year 1666.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ralph was unable to discover any way of ascertaining the date of its erection or anything connected with it, more than stated above. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
1½ Miles W. [West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation]
Note: "This Mr Blair was the minister of St Andrews in Fife and Chaplain to Charles I, who was ejected from his charge by Archbishop Sharp in 1661, and died at Couston, in this parish 1666" New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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LOFTHEADS |
Loftheads
Loftheads
Loftheads
Duck Inn
Duck Inn |
Mr Flockhart, Poor Rate Collector Aberdour
Mr Barr, Forester to the Earl of Morton, Aberdour
Lithograph Plan of Parish 1837 with Mr Barr.
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross
Map of Farm with Mr Cunningham Dalachy |
036 |
Two Cottage Houses on the Great North Road Trust. The property of the Earl of Morton |
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LONG GATES |
Long Gates
Long Gates
Long Gates
Long Gates |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Cunningham, Dalachy
William Anderson, Balram
Mr Barr |
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A row of Cottages occupied by Laborers on the farm of Dalachy. |
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TORRY HILLS |
Torry Hills
Torry Hills
Torry Hills
Torryhills
Torryhills |
Mr Flockhart
William Anderson
Mr Cunningham
Lithograph Map 1837
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross (Frasers) |
036 |
A few small hills, partly covered with patches of Furze and a house for feeding sheep in winter, on the farm of Dalachy |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
About 68 chains E by N [East by North] of Balram [Situation for Loftheads]
About 56 chains S.E [South east] of Balram [Situation for Long Gates]
About 50 chains E by S [East by South] of Balram [Situation for Torry Hills] |
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GLENSHEE |
Glenshee
Glenshee
Glenshee
Glenshee |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr Cunningham
Lithograph Map 1837 |
036 |
A few Cottages occupied by laborers on the Dalachy Farm |
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HAWK HILL |
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill |
Mr. John Walls
Mr. Robert Kay
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Barr |
036 |
A small steep hill in an Arable field |
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CAIRNIE BANK |
Cairnie Bank
Cairnie Bank
Cairnie Bank
Cairnie Bank |
Mr William Anderson
Mr Cunningham
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr |
036 |
A small low hill in an Arable field.
I made particular inquiry about Cairns at this place, as the name would indicate that there might have been remains found on it. William Anderson Foreman to Mr Cunningham says that there were a number of Rocks and loose stones taken of the bank but no remains were found. He said also, that it is customary to call heaps of loose stones and rocks Cairns in this neighbourhood. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
About 48 Chains E.S.E [East South East] of Balram [Situation for Glenshee]
About 60 Chains E by N [East by North] of Balram [Situation for Hawk Hill]
About 20 Chains NE by E [North East by East] of Balram [Situation for Cairnie Bank] |
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BALRAM |
Balram
Balram
Balram
Balram
Balramtown
Balram
Balram |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Cunningham
Mr William Anderson
Lithograph Map 1837
Co [County] Map of Fife & Kinross
Map of Farm at Dalachy 1837 *
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
036 |
A good farm house with outbuildings occupied by laborers the property of the Earl of Morton farmed by Mr Cuningham of Dalachy |
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BROAD HILL |
Broad Hill
Broad Hill
Broad Hill |
William Anderson
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Barr |
036 |
A considerable rising ground on which stands the farmhouse of Balram, it has many steep braes covered with small patches of Furze. |
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HUMBlE |
Humbie
Humbie
Humbie
Humbie
Humby |
William Anderson
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Lithograph Map 1837
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross |
036 |
A Farmhouse with outbuildings the property of the Earl of Morton. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
About 44 chains N. [North] of Humbie [Situation for Balram]
About 15 Chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Balram [Situation for Broad Hill]
About 44 Chains S. [South] of Balram [Situation for Humbie]
Note: *There are no names on this map except the names of houses. |
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HUMBlE WOOD |
Humbie Wood
Humbie Wood
Humbie Wood
Humbie Wood |
Mr William Anderson
Mr Cunningham
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr, Forester |
036 |
An extensive wood of mixed Fir and Forest trees the property of the Earl of Morton. |
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MUREL |
Murel
Murel
Murel
Murel |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr Anderson
Lithograph Map 1837 |
036 |
Two Cottage Rows, occupied by Laborers the property of the Earl of Morton |
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IRON MILL (Disused) [Balram] |
Iron Mill
Iron Mill
Iron Mill
Iron Mill |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr Anderson
Lithograph Map 1837 |
036 |
An old mill formerly used for making farming implements but now disused and nearly in ruins. it was worked by water and gives name to a cottage a little to the north, also unoccupied |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
About 32 chains S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Balram [Situation for Humbie Wood]
About 34 chains S.W. [South West] of Balram [Situation for Murel]
About 45 Chains S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Balram [Situation for Iron Mill] |
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ABERDOUR [village] |
Aberdour
Aberdour
Aberdour
Aberdour
Aberdour |
Mr John Catton, Aberdour Hotel
Mr Chisholm Postmaster
Mr Barr
Mr Flockhart
Parish Rate Books |
036 |
A considerable Village on the road between Burntisland and Inverkeithing, it has a small Harbour on the Firth of Forth for Shipping Coals. It was formerly a Royal Burgh but the Charter has been long disused and it has at present no local Government. there are two portions of it known by the names of the Old Toun and the New Town. In the Old Town was a house once occupied as a "Nunnery by the Poor Clares" according to the Topographical, Statistical and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland Vol. 1. The house has been since occupied as a manse, is at present used as Cottages and bears no name. the New Town is composed of Cottages used by retired tradesmen, and others let to visitors during the bathing season. the Town contains the ruins of a Castle, and a Church, the latter has a Grave Yard still used, an Established Church Manse and School, a Free Church, Manse and School, an Episcopalian Church a Post Office a Hotel an Inn (of inferior description) and several Public Houses. there is also Aberdour House, a seat of the Earl of Morton at present let. There is no manufacture in the Parish and the only trade is the supplying of vessels in the Harbour with coals. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
On the S. [South] side of the Parish near the coast of the Firth of Forth [Situation] |
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THE ABERDOUR HOTEL |
The Aberdour Hotel
The Aberdour Hotel
The Aberdour Hotel
The Aberdour Hotel |
Sign Board
Mr John Catton, Landlord
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr |
036 |
A small Hotel chiefly used by visitors in the bathing season the Landlord runs an Omnibus between Aberdour and Burntisland from the 1st of May to the end of the bathing Season. |
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THE BELL INN [Aberdour] |
The Bell Inn
The Bell Inn
The Bell Inn |
Sign Board
Mr Catton
Mr Flockhart |
036 |
A small Inn or rather a Public House, where travellers can be temporarily accommodated there is no Post Horses kept. |
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POST OFFICE [Aberdour] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr Chisholm, Postmaster
Mr Flockhart
Name Board |
036 |
A minor Post Office Served by a Foot Post from Burntisland. There are two deliveries and one Despatch daily. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
In Aberdour village [Situation for The Aberdour Hotel]
In Aberdour village [Situation for The Bell Inn]
In Aberdour village [Situation for Post Office] |
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HOSPITAL [Aberdour] |
Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
Hospital |
Mr Peter Kennedy, Aberdour
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr Chisholm |
036 |
A Small cottage house and garden built and Endowed by a former Countess of Moray for 4 Poor widows. It is still used for this purpose the representitives of the Countess paying the inmates £5 yearly together with a certain quantity of meal and coals
"There is an Hospital in the
village founded by Anne Countess
of Moray for four Widows. The
Earl of Moray presents 3 of the
inmates and the writers to the Signet the fourth"
Topographical, Statistical and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland Vol. 1. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
In Aberdour village [Situation] |
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THE SHIP P.H. [Aberdour] |
The Ship P.H. [Public House]
The Ship P.H. [Public House]
The Ship P.H. [Public House]
The Ship P.H. [Public House] |
Sign Board
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr J. Black, Landlord |
036 |
A small common Public House for the sale of Spirituous Liquors only - there is no Lodge accomodation |
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BOUPRIE |
Bouprie
Bouprie
Bouprie
Bouprie
Bowprie
Boupra
Boupry
Bowprie |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Chisholm
Mr Peter Kennedy
Lithograph Map 1837
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross
Estate Map
Docket on Farmers Carts
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
036 |
A good farmhouse with outbuildings the property of the Earl of Moray |
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BIRKHILL WOOD |
Birkhill Wood
Birkhill Wood
Birkhill Wood
Birkhill Wood |
Mr Chisholm
Mr Flockhart
Mr P. Kennedy
Mr Barr |
036 |
An eminence planted with mixed Fir and Forest trees the property of the Earl of Moray |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
Note: Birkhill - Birk The Birch Tree Jameson
In Aberdour village [Situation for The Ship Public House]
About ⅜ Mile W [West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Bouprie]
⅜ Mile W. [West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Birkhill Wood] |
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SKELLIES PLANTATION |
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr J Asher
Mr J. White
Mr Smith Forrester |
036 |
A Small plantation of mixed Fir and forest trees, the property of the Earl of Moray. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Aberdour] |
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church) |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr P. Kennedy
Mr Chisholm |
036 |
A neat Small School in which Reading Writing and Arithmetic are taught to Boys and girls by a Master. it is in connection with the Free Church and Supported by the Scholars. |
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EPISCOPAL CHAPEL [Aberdour] |
Episcopalian Church
Episcopalian Church
Episcopalian Church
Episcopalian Church |
Mr Flockhart
Mr Chisholm
Mr P. Kennedy
Mr Barr |
036 |
A neat new building erected lately and fitted for worship, but there is no house for a Clergyman nor no worship has as yet been performed in it. |
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Plan 36C Parish of Aberdour
In Aberdour village [Situation for Free Church School]
At the west end of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Episcopal Chapel] |
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MANSE [Free Church, Aberdour] |
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Mr Chisholm
Mr P. Kennedy
Mr Barr
Mr Flockhart |
036 |
A Small building present unoccupied as there is no Clergyman appointed to the Free Church. |
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SCHOOL [Aberdour] |
School
School
School
School |
Mr Chisholm
Mr Flockhart
Mr Barr
Mr P. Kennedy |
036 |
A good Sized building with a garden for the master attached, the school is in connection with the Established Church and Supported from the funds of the latter together with the childrens fees reading, writing and Arithmetic are taught to boys and girls. |
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MANSE [parish, Aberdour] |
Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Barr |
036 |
A neat building with garden etc attached. the residence of the Clergyman of the Established Church |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
In Aberdour village [Situation for Manse (Free Church)]
In Aberdour village [Situation for School]
In Aberdour village [Situation for Manse] |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church
Church |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. P. Kennedy |
036 |
A large Stone building erected and Supported in the usual way, it belongs to the established Church and has a Grave Yard attached |
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WHITE LAW |
White Law
White Law
White Law
White Law |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. P. Kennedy |
036 |
A Small round hill in an arable field near the Old Town. there is no tradition connected with this name but the feature is very conspicuous. |
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OLD TOWN |
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Barr
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. P. Kennedy |
036 |
A detached portion of the village of Aberdour consisting of very old houses, Chiefly Cottages. The Topographical Statistical and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland says "the sisterhood of the Poor Clares had a Nunnery here." Messrs Barr and Kennedy and Flockhart say that the same house which was the Nunnery has been since occupied as the manse in connection with the Chapel (in Ruin) in this village. The house at present is occupied as Cottages and has no particular name |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
Note: Law - A designation given to many hills whether natural or Artificial. Jameson
In Aberdour village [Situation for Church]
Adjoining Aberdour village [Situation for White Law]
Forms part of Aberdour village [Situation for Old Town] |
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ABERDOUR HOUSE |
Aberdour House
Aberdour House
Aberdour House
Aberdour House |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. J. Barr |
036 |
A large building with a small portion of Wood and Ornamental grounds attached. It is one of the Seats of the Earl of Morton, but has not been lately used by him and is at present let. |
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NEW TOWN |
New Town
New Town
New Town
New Town |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. J. Barr |
036 |
The Southern portion of the Village of Aberdour. So called from its having been built at a later period than the other parts of the Village. The New Town is chiefly comprised of Cottages and houses fitted for the accommodation of Visitors during the bathing Season. |
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DALACHY |
Dalachy
Dalachy
Dalachy
Dalachy
Dalachy
Dalachy |
Map of Farm 1837
Mr. Cunningham Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Flockhart
Co. [County] Map of Fife & Kinross |
036 |
A farmhouse with extensive outbuildings attached, the property of the Earl of Morton |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
In Aberdour village [Situation for Aberdour House]
Forms part of Aberdour village [Situation for New Town]
1 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Dalachy] |
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DALACHY QUARRY (Lime & Sandstone) |
Dalachy Quarry (Limestone & Sandstone)
Dalachy Quarry (Limestone & Sandstone)
Dalachy Quarry (Limestone & Sandstone)
Dalachy Quarry (Limestone & Sandstone) |
Mr. Cunningham
Mr. Young
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. J. Barr |
036 |
A very large Quarry the top part of which is Sandstone and the under part Limestone. the Sandstone can be taken out in very large blocks and is generally used for building purposes. It is the property of the Earl of Morton. |
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THE BLACK CAP |
The Black Cap
The Black Cap
The Black Cap
The Black Cap |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
036 |
A very large overhanging Whinstone rock of a black Color, hence the name. |
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SEABANK |
Seabank
Seabank
Seabank
Seabank |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
036 |
A neat Cottage with ornamental ground attached. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
1¼ Miles N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Dalachy Quarry]
About 1 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for The Black Cap]
On the W. [West] side of the New Town [Situation for Seabank] |
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SEASIDE COTTAGE |
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy |
036 |
A neat cottage with a small patch of Ornamental ground attached |
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Boathouse Rocks
Boathouse Rocks
Boathouse Rocks
Boathouse Rocks |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy |
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PANS ROCKS |
Pans Rocks
Pans Rocks
Pans Rocks
Pans Rocks |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. Chisholm
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy |
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A patch of rugged rocks also covered at High Water |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
On the S. [South] side of the New Town [Situation for Seaside Cottage]
A little East of the New Town [Situation for Boathouse Rocks]
A little S.E. [South East] of the New Town [Situation for Pans Rocks] |
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The Hughses
The Hughses
The Hughses
The Hughses
Hughses |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm
Lithograph Map 1837 |
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A long steep brow parallel to the coast planted with Forest trees mixed with a few Fir. The property of the Earl of Morton. |
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THE LONG HAUGH |
The Long Haugh
The Long Haugh
The Long Haugh
The Long Haugh |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
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A flat piece of ground planted with mixed Fir and Forest trees the property of the Earl of Morton |
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HAWKCRAIG PLANTATION |
Hawkcraig Plantation
Hawkcraig Plantation
Hawkcraig Plantation
Hawkcraig Plantation |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
036 |
A patch of wood principally Forest trees mixed with a few Fir, the property of the Earl of Morton. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
Note: Haugh; Hauch. - Low lying ground Jamesons Scottish Dictionary (This applies well)
Haugh - Low lying ground Jameson
About ⅝ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for The Hughses]
½ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for The Long Haugh]
⅜ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Hawkcraig Plantation]
Note: Heugh or Heuch - A precipice
Note: Hughses - This is a resort for bathers and is invariably spelled The Hughses in the locality.
Note: Hughses: Precipices along the Sea Coast of the Southern were all called Haughs and written so upon the ordnance Maps. "The precipitous rocks along the side of the sea between Arbroath & the Reahead are all called Heughs" Jameson |
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WHITESANDS BAY |
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay |
Lithograph Map 1837
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
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A Sandy bay Sheltered by the land on three sides, it is not used as a Harbour but very easily be made available for that purpose. |
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HANGING CRAIG |
Hanging Craig
Hanging Craig
Hanging Craig
Hanging Craig |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. J. Barr
Mr. P Kennedy
Mr. Chisholm |
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HAWK CRAIG |
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hall Craig
Hall Ccraig Point |
Mr. Flockhart
Mr. P. Kennedy
Mr. John Catton
Mr. Chisholm
Lithograph Map 1837
Mr. J. Barr
Map of Dalachy Farm 1837 |
036 |
A Steep rocky brow or precipice partly covered with Brushwood and trees. The Southern part of it is Whinstone and used for the repairs of Roads. It is well known by the name of Hawk Craig, from the fact of the birds called Hawks frequenting it. No one in the neighbourhood knows it by the name of Hall Craig except Mr Barr. |
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Plan 36C Aberdour Parish
⅝ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Whitesands Bay]
¾ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Hanging Craig]
⅝ Mile E. [East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Hawk Craig] |
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Parish of Kinghorn
Index
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Kinghorn -- 43
Linhead -- 43 |
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LINHEAD |
Linhead
Linhead
Linhead
Linhead
Linhead |
Farmers lease
Mr. James Adamson
Mr. Taylor
James Russell, Templehall
James Russell, Cullaloe |
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KINGHORN |
Ph [Parish] of Kinghorn |
See Plan 37C |
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For the descriptive remarks of this parish, see Name book for plan 37 C. |
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Plan 36B Parish of Kinghorn
About 2½ Miles N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Linhead]
The Southern Extremity of Fifeshire [Situation for Parish of Aberdour] |
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Parish of Dalgety
Index
Names of Objects -- Pages
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety -- 49
Cockairnie -- 47
Downans Plantation -- 49
Harelaw Island -- 47
Otterston Loch -- 47
Pinnelhill Wood -- 48
Pleasants -- 48
Pinnel Hill -- 49 |
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COCKAIRNIE |
Cockairnie Cockairnie Cockairnie
Cockairnie
Cockarnie
Cockairney Ho. [House]
Cockairney Ho. [House] |
Estate Map
William Moubray Esqr.
Libbald's His (History) of Fife
Map of TP [Tollpike] Roads
Map of Aberdour Parh. [Parish]
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] About ¼ Miles W. (West) of the village of Aberdour.
A handsome building situated on the east side of Otterston Loch having gardens and ornamental ground studed with trees of various description attached. it is the residence of Lady Moubray. |
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HARELAW ISLAND |
Harelaw Island Harelaw Island Harelaw Island |
Estate Map. William Moubray Esqr.
Lady Moubray (Cockairnie) |
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[Situation] In Otterston Loch.
A small green island in the NE part of Otterston Loch. planted with a few young trees & made for ornament. |
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OTTERSTON LOCH |
Otterston Loch Otterston Loch Otterston Loch |
Estate Map William Moubray Esq. T P Road Map |
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1¼ Miles W. (West) of the village of Aberdour.
A handsome lake Situated in a low valley. in the ornamental ground attached to Otterston House & Cockairnie. there are a few Swans on this lake and numerous wild fowl it contains fish such as Perch. Pike & Eels. the surplus water runs into a drain which forms the By. (Boundary) between the parishes of Dalgety & Aberdour. |
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Plan 36C Dalgety Parish |
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PINNELHILL WOOD |
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood |
William Moubray Esqr.
Map of the Parish of Aberdour
J. Smith
Revd. [Reverend] H Ralph
Lady Moubray |
036 |
A hill on the South Side of Otterston Loch thickly planted on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station, it is the property of William Moubray Esqre. |
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PLEASANTS |
Pleasants
Pleasants
Pleasants
Pleasants
Pleasants |
William Moubray Esqr.
Rev H Ralph [Ralph]
Estate Map
J Smith
Map of Parish of Aberdour |
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A farmstead Situated about 12 Chains S [South] West of Banks, its Site no doubt Suggested the name, as there is a good view to be obtained of the Firth & Edinburgh and the country for a considerable distance South & east. |
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Dalgety Parish
1½ Miles W. [West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Pinnelhill Wood]
⅞ Mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Pleasants] |
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DOWNANS PLANTATION |
Downans Plantation
Downans Plantation
Downans Plantation
Downing Plantation
Downing Plantation
Downans Plantation |
Property Map (old)
Mr. James Asher
Mr. John White
Property Map (new)
Mr. Smith, Forester
See Plan 40 A |
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A hill thickly planted with Fir and Forest trees previous to its being planted it bore this name, the property of the Earl of Moray. |
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DALGETY |
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety |
See Plan 40 A |
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For the descriptive remarks of this parish, see name book for Plan 40 A. |
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PINNEL HILL |
Pinnel Hill |
Plan 35 D |
035 |
For the descriptive remarks of this hill see name Book for plan 35 D. |
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Plan 36C Dalgety Parish
Note: Downans - Green hillock Jameson
⅜ Mile S.W. [South West] of the village of Aberdour [Situation for Downans Plantation]
On the Southern margin of Fifeshire [Situation for Parish of Dalgety]
Plan 35 D [Situation for Pinnel Hill] |
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Parish of Burntisland
Index
Names of Objects--Pages
Ph [Parish] of Burntisland--54
Bankhead--63
Chuck Hall--59
Fort--65
Dunearn Loch--55
Dunearn Cottage--55
Dunearn Hill--56
Glassliehead--55
Harbour--66
Kilmundy Hill--61
Nine Lums--61
Newbigging Quarry--63
Newbigging--64
Orrock--58
Orrock Hill--58
Remains of Knockdavie Castle--53
Stenhouse--59
Starleyburn--64
Starley Burn--68
The Devil's Spadefull--59
The Common Rocks--63
Windy Hill--56
Walton--64 |
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Remains of KNOCKDAVIE CASTLE |
Knockdavie Castle
Knockdavie Castle
Knockdavie Castle
Knockdavie Castle
Knockdavie Castle |
Mr. Young Newbigging,
Mr. D. Blackwood Orrock,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. P Kennedy Aberdour,
Mr Hutchison Town Clerk Burntisland |
036 |
Part of the walls of a Small building Standing on the face and near the Summit of a Hill, the walls are not thick but they have an ancient appearance. the building does not appear to have been much larger than it is at present and looks much more like the ruins of a Farm house than a Castle. There is no tradition of it known to any person in the neighbourhood either with regard to the date of its erection, destruction or local History.
It is useless to seek more information on the ground about this building, & Aberdour Castle and Church than I have done. I have given all that is known of them and if farther information be necessary it must be Sought out from amongst the County records in Cupar. |
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Plan 36C Burntisland Parish
Note: "On a Small eminence at Stenhouse in the northwest part of the parish, stands the ruins of a small fort or Castle, called Knockdavie. It belonged anciently to an individual of the name of Douglas, of whom some notice is taken in "The Judgement of God on Persecutors," appended to some of the old editions of the Scots Worthies." New Statistical Account
Note: This extract appears to establish a connection between Knockdavie and the history of one of the most Stiring points in Scottish history O.M.O [Ordnance Mapping Office]
[Situation] About 2¼ Miles N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour |
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BURNTISLAND [parish] |
Ph. [Parish] of Burntisland |
See Plan 36A |
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[Situation] On the Southern Side of the County.
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Plan 36C Burntisland Parish |
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DUNEARN LOCH |
Dunearn Loch
Dunearn Loch
Dunearn Loch
Dunearn Loch |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. D Blackwood,
Mr. Flockhart. Rate Collector Aberdour |
036 |
[Situation] About 35 Chains S. [South] of Stenhouse.
A small Loch, on the top of Dunearn Hill from which the Grange Distillery is supplied with water. it is also used as a Curling Pond - Mr Young the proprietor says this Loch is said to be the Crater of an extinct volcano, and Lethams Illustrated Fife Says the Same. |
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DUNEARN COTTAGE |
Dunearn Cottage
Dunearn Cottage
Dunearn Cottage
Dunearn Cottage |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. D Blackwood,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross |
036 |
[Situation] About 45 Chains S. [South] of Stenhouse.
A neat thatched Cottage used by the former proprietors of Dunearn Farm, now occupied by the laborers of Mr. Young Newbigging. |
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GLASSLIEHEAD |
Glassliehead,
Glassliehead
Glassliehead
Graslihead,
Lesiehead |
Mr. Young propr .[proprietor],
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. D. Blackwood,
Mr. Flockhart,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross,
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
036 |
[Situation] About 52 Chains S. [South of Stenhouse.
A Farm house and outbuildings the property of Mr. Young Newbigging the Farm house is occupied by laborers on the Farm |
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WINDY HILL |
Windy Hill
Windy Hill
Windy Hill |
Map of Farm 1842,
Mr. Blackwood,
Mr. Robert Kay |
036 |
[Situation] About 25 Chains S.E. [South Esat]by S. [South] of Stenhouse.
A small but very steep Hill in a Pasture field |
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DUNEARN HILL |
Dunearn Hill
Dunearn Hill
Dunearn Hill
Dunearn Hill
Dunearn Hill
Dunearn Hill |
Mr. Young Proprietor,
Mr. D. Blackwood,
Lithographed Map of Parish, dated 1837,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross,
Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
Chalmers Caledonia |
036 |
[Situation] About 35 Chains S. [South] of Stenhouse.
A bold rugged Hill very precipitous and planted with Fir on the North side. On the South and West it is also steep but good pasture with occasional patches of Rocks and Furze. On the Western Summit on the rampart of what is said to be a British Camp there stands a Flagstaff, near the base of the Hill on the South Side there are two Spaces known to the people as the Roman Camps (not Agricola's Camp as stated in Chalmer's Caledonia) On the top of the Hill is a small Loch which supplies water to the Grange Distillery. it is also used as a curling Pond. the margin of the Loch is planted with Fir mixed on the South Side with a few Forest trees. All, the property of Mr. Young Newbigging |
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Plan 36C Burntisland Parish |
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CHUCK HALL |
Chuck Hall
Chuck Hall
Chuck Hall
Chuck Hall
Chuck Hall |
Mr. David Blackwood,
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Robert Kay Shepherd Glassliehead,
Mr. Flockhart Aberdour |
036 |
[Situation] About 17 Chains W. [West] of Stenhouse.
A Small cottage house and garden, occupied by laborers on the farm of Stenhouse. |
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STENHOUSE |
Stenhouse,
Stenhouse
Stenhouse
Stenhouse
Stonehouse
Stenhouse
Stonehouse |
Mr. David Blackwood,
Map of Farm 1819,
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
County Map of Fife and Kinross,
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
036 |
[Situation] About 40 chains W by S. [West by South] of Orrock.
A farm house with outbuildings attached, the farm is under the care of David Blackwood of Orrock and the house is occupied by laborers |
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THE DEVIL'S SPADEFULL |
The Devil's Spadefull |
Mr David Blackwood,
Mr John Walls,
Mr Young,
Robert Kay,
Mr Flockhart |
036 |
{Situation] About 25 Chains S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Stenhouse.
A small rough hill. on the side of which are some Scattered Furze and Rocks. the name was derived from the following tradition. Robert Kay said "the Devil went about levelling Dunearn Hill and in throwing his first Spadefull out of the place which now forms Dunearn Loch the spade broke and put an end to his labour" There are many other ways in which the tale is told but the one given is the substance of most of them - The name is well known through the country. |
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Plan 36C Burntisland Parish |
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ORROCK |
Orrock
Orrock
Orrock
Orrock
Orrock |
Mr. David Blackwood Foreman, Orrock
Mr. Young Newbigging
John Walls, Foreman Newbigging
Mr. Flockhart Rate Collectr. [Collector] Aberdour
Co. [County] Map of Fife & Kinross |
036 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains E [East] by N [North] of Stenhouse.
A, Farm house with extensive outbuildings garden etc. |
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ORROCK HILL |
Orrock Hill
Orrock Hill
Orrock Hill
Hill of Orrick
Orrock Hill
Hill of Orrock |
Mr. David Blackwood
Mr. Young
Mr. John Walls
Sibbalds Fife
Map of Farm with Mr. Blackwood
Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account. |
036 |
[Situation] About 40 Chains N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Stenhouse.
An irregular and high hill very Steep and partly covered with Furze on the South and West Sides. It is partly cultivated on the top and partly good pasture land with a few Scattered Furze.
The Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Says "A little way to Northeast is the Hill of Orrock. On it is a big Spring, upon this hill and the farm of Babie Several barrows or tumuli are to be seen but too large to be easily removed. Some of them have, however, been dug up and discovered the bones of those Ancient warriors over whom they had been raised." Mr. Blackwood of Orrock told me that he drained the Vitriolic Spring 24 years ago, he also thinks that Tumuli mentioned as being on Orrock Hill contains no Sepulchral remains. he removed several of the supposed tumuli for the purposes of cultivation and found no remains, but he says there were Stone Coffins found in one in Babie and in a field on the farm of Orrock Several Coffins containing ashes turned up by the plough (both these places are on Plan 36D) M.K. |
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KILMUNDY HILL |
Kilmundy Hill
Kilmundy Hill
Kilmundy Hill
Kilmundy Hill |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Robert Kay,
Mr. Blackwood |
036 |
[Situation] 1¾ Miles N.E. [North east] of the village of Aberdour.
A Small hill rising very abrubt and steep on the South and West Sides - it is good arable land. There is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station on it. |
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NINE LUMS |
Nine Lums
Nine Lums
Nine Lums |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Flockhart |
036 |
[Situation] About 1⅝ Miles N.E. by E. [North East by East] of the village of Aberdour.
A number of Cottages on the Kirkcaldy District Trust No 8 occupied by Laborers in the Quarries of Newbigging and Dalachy. The name is taken from the row in front having nine Chimneys and is well known. |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 8) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No 8 |
Road Map and Schedule. |
036 |
This road extends from Kinghorn Road No 2 at the North East of the town, running West to Kirkton Toll Bar and from thence by Sterlyburn to the end of the District. (i.e. the Boundary of the Parish of Aberdour.) M Kinsela C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Plan 36C Burntisland Parish
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THE COMMON ROCKS |
The Common Rocks
The Common Rocks
The Common Rocks
The Common Rocks |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Flockhart,
Mr. Barr, Forester to the Earl of Morton |
036 |
[Situation] 1¼ Miles E. [East] of the village of Aberdour.
Several patches of low rugged rock in the Firth of Forth, inside of Low water mark. they are always covered at High water and nearly so at Low water except at spring tides, when they are fully exposed |
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NEWBIGGING QUARRY (Limestone) |
Newbigging Quarry (Limestone)
Newbigging Quarry
Newbigging Quarry
Newbigging Quarry |
Mr. Young,
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Flockhart,
Mr. Barr |
036 |
[Situation] 1¼ Miles E. [East] of the village of Aberdour.
An extensive Limestone Quarry for the most worked by levels under ground, the property of the Carron Company |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead |
Mr. Young,
Mr. Walls,
Mr. Flockhart,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross |
036 |
[Situation] 1½ MilesN.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour.
A few cottages occupied by Laborers on the farms of Mr. Young, Newbigging |
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WALTON |
Walton
Walton
Walton
Walton |
Mr. Young Pr. [Proprietor]
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Robert Kay,
Co. [County] Map of Fife & Kinross |
036 |
[Situation] 1¾ Miles N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour.
A good farm house and outbuildings the property of Mr Young Newbigging the farm house occupied by Laborers |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbiggin
Newbigging
Newbigging |
Mr. Young Occur. [Occupier]
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Flockhart,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross,
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
New Statistical Accounts |
036 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.E. [North East] of the village of Aberdour.
A neat dwelling the property of the Carron Company, occupied by Mr Young |
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STARLEYBURN |
Starleyburn
Starleyburn
Starleyburn
Starley Burn |
Mr. Young,
Mr. Walls,
Mr. Flockhart,
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross |
036 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.E. by E. [North East by East] of the village of Aberdour.
A few Cottages and gardens and a Small Harbour used for Shipping Limestone from the different Lime Quarries in the vicinity. |
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FORT [W of Stenhouse] |
Camp
Camp
Camp
British Camp,
Fort |
Mr. Young Pr. [Proprietor] of the ground,
Mr. John Walls manager of the property,
Mr. David Blackwood manager of the farms of Orrock and Stenhouse,
Leighton's Illustrated Fife,
Chalmers Caledonia Page 168 |
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[Situation] About 40 Chains S. by W. [South by West] of Stenhouse.
This Camp is formed by a Slight rampart still visible on the South and East Sides the artificial bank which encloses it is from 1 to 2 feet high, on the North Side it being on the face of the hill there is no artificial bank but on the South Side there is a very considerable embankment of loose Stones and Soil. the Sides of the camp are slightly curved with rounded corners. Mr. Young of Newbigging Says, "When Sinking on the Side of the camp for the erection of a Flagstaff there were Swords, Spear heads and human bones found," this was about 60 years ago. Mr. Young remembers having seen them dug up but does not know where they are at present. The Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] says "On the Summit of Duncan Hill, there is a flat piece of ground, Surrounded with an eminence number of loose Stones, called Agricola's Camp or Garrison. The stones appear to have been built, but not with mortar or cement of any kind. It is highly probable this tradition is true. If we may believe Tacitus, it is certain that the Romans explored the North coast of the Forth with their Ships. It is no less so, that some of the Legions were garrisoned during the winter, near the coast. Duncarn Hill from its Situation would most naturally invite them to take up their residence on it. Besides the country from this all the way to Benartie Hill near the Lomonds, exactly answers the description which that historian gives of it, in his account of the Roman expedition on the north of [Bod..?] i.e. Forth". The foregoing description must refer to the fort mentioned in Chalmers Caledonia as belonging to the Horestii, the description from Chalmers' Caledonia is as follows. "On the Western Summit of this hill the Horestii had a fort, which was thus strong from its position, and was made more defensible by art. The area on the Summit was surrounded by a rampart of stones; and lower down in the face of the hill, another wall encompassed the whole" There are no remains of this wall at present. In leightons illustrated Fife this Camp is called a "British Camp" but no one in the neighbourhood at the present time knows of any Camp or place on the hill bearing the name of "Agricola's Camp". I had the information contained in the foregoing quotations with me while Examining this Hill, and made all possible inquiry about it. I do not think it possible to obtain farther information on the ground that what is here given, With regard to the Tumuli spoken of in Chalmers' Caledonia and the Old Stat. Account. [Statistical Account] I had marked Several mounds on the Traces which were exactly like some I had seen in Yorkshire proved to be Tumuli, but I was not able to get them authenticated and consequently had to abandon them. The places where Sepulchral remains have been found come on Plan 36B and can be pointed out. M Kinsela. Capt. [Captain Royal Engineers.]
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Note: "It has been conjectured that Agricola's Army encamped on
Duncarn Hill, on the Summit of which is a flat piece of
ground surrounded with an immense number of loose Stones,
called according to the former acct. [account] Agricola's camp or Garrison"
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HARBOUR [Starleyburn] |
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[Situation] 12 Chains S.W. [South West] of Nine Lums.
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FORT [S of Stenhouse] |
Camps
Camps
Camps
Camps |
Mr. Young Newbigging Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. John Walls,
Mr. Robert Kay,
Mr. Blackwood |
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[Situation] About 42 Chains S. [South] of Stenhouse.
Two spaces on the pasture land near the South Eastern foot of Dunearn Hill - they are very small, the Eastern one has no embankments on the north or South but seems to have been sunk, on the West side there is a Slight Embankment, and on the East side outside of a slight Embankment there is the remains of a small Trench.
The western Spaces appears to be imperfect, it is composed of four parallel ridges of mixed Soil and loose stones, each ridge about a foot high and extending nearly North and South. It is not probable that these places were used for any purpose but that of Shelter for they are in a bad position for defence. Messrs Young, Walls, Kay and Blackwood know then by the name of Roman Camps. these men received the name from old laborers now dead, who worked on the farm, there are no remains known to have been found in, or about them, and there is no place known on, or in the neighbourhood of Dunearn Hill by the name of Agricola's Camp at the present time.
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Starley Burn
Starley Burn
Starley Burn
Starly Burn |
Mr. Young
Mr. Blackwood
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[Situation] Running into the Harbour at Starleyburn.
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[Date Stamp] Ordnance Survey MS [Manuscript] Store Southampton 10 Jun 91
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Dalgety -- 45
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