OS1/13/135/1/7
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LINKS | The Links The Links The Links The Links |
Mr Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Speed, Mr Walker |
036 | [Situation] At the East Side of Burntisland. A piece of good pasture land the property of the Burgh under the Control of the Magistrates and Council. It is used as a common, and place of amusement by the inhabitants of the Town |
| LAMBERLAWS | Lamberlaws Lamberlaws Lamberlaws Lammerlaws Lamberlaws |
Mr Walker Mr Davidson Mr Speed Mr Hutchison New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
036 | [Situation] At the E. [East] Side of Burntisland. A small District extending S. [South] and E. [East] and terminating in a point at the Firth of Forth. It is open to the different roads, entering it, although not used as Common. There are Several Cottages on it, the ground for the erection of which, was obtained at different periods from the Town Council, they are now the property of private individuals . The New Statistical Account states "At Lamberlaws, on a Knoll projecting into the Sea are the traces of an encampment ascribed to Cromwell, in consequence of which, the name of Oliver's Knoll has sometimes been given to the locality. In the Continued |
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[Page] 7Burntisland Parish
Plan 36D
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