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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remains of a FORT [Burntisland] | Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) |
Mr Hutchison Mr Davidson Mr Walker Mr Speed |
036 | [Situation] Near the S. W. [South West] Side of Burntisland A small portion of wall, nearly semicircular Shape, of very strong masonry, the wall is between 3 and 4 feet thick, but some portions of it are nearly level with the ground, there is an old stone lighthouse (disused) on a part of it. Mr Walker the Harbour Master says it was a fort erected by the inhabitants to oppose the landing of Cromwells Troops, the Common people of the town believe it was erected by Cromwell after obtaining possession of the Town, but it appears to have been too strongly built for any temporary purpose. Mr Speed and Mr Hutchison think it probable that it is part of the Ancient fortifications of the Town - All agree however in calling it a Fort. |
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[Page] 11Plan 36D
Burntisland Parish
"The town was at one time fortified. On the
Southeast side of the harbour, part of the walls
of a fort is still Standing: And till within
a few years back, traces of the ancient fortification
were discernible on a small eminence
in the north side of the town"
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