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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEUCHBOY | The Heuchboy The Heuchboy The Heuchboy The Heuchboy |
Mr Robertson Kinghorn Mr Walker Mr Hutchison Mr Davidson |
036 | [Situation] ⅜ Mile S.E. [South East] of Burntisland. A patch of rugged rocks within Low Water line wholly covered at High Water. It is pronounced Hoeboy but the Authorities quoted think Heuchboy the proper name |
| EAST BROOM HILL | East Broom Hill East Broom Hill East Broom Hill East Broom Hill |
Mr Hutchison Mr Davidson Mr Walker Mr Speed |
036 | [Situation] At the N. [North] Side of Burntisland. A Steep brae rising from the North side of the Town, covered with Furze and several broken rocKy Spaces from which stones have been taken for the repair of Roads. This is sometimes called School Brae from a school at the Eastern extremity, it is also called Mount Pleasant but the two latter names are of recent date. the former is the old name and best known, on the highest part of the hill there is a Flagstaff. |
| INTRENCHMENT (Site of) [Burntisland] | Site of Trench Site of Trench Site of Trench |
Mr Davidson Mr Hutchison Mr Speed |
036 | [Situation] At the N. [North] Side of Burntisland. There was formerly a deep Trench about 50 Yards in length on the North side and near the top of the Hill, Said to have been made by Cromwell when his Army lay before the Town.* It has been filled up and is cultivated, the site can be pointed out if necessary - but there were no remains found when levelling it. Mr Davidson and Mr Hutchison say it is the common tradition that this Trench was made by Cromwell. There are no other works near it |
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Burntisland Parish
Site of Trench.
On the top of a small hill, immediately to the N. [North] of the town there are to be seen the Remains of a trench" Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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Kate51- Moderator, NRS - Moderator, RAAytoun
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