Fife and Kinross-shire volume 13

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OS1/13/13/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF AUCHTERMUCHTY. PLAN 17A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Auchtermuchty -- 7 Auchtermuchty Burn -- 5 Dunshelt -- 3 Dunshelt Hall -- 6 Post Office -- 4 River Eden -- 3 School -- 4 Wester Kilwhiss -- 5
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OS1/13/13/3 DUNSHELT Dunshalt Dunshalt Dunshalt Dunshelt Dunshelt Dunshelt Dunshelt Dunshelt E. C. Stewart Teacher, Dunshalt William Fernie Raecruick Thomas Shaw Daubs Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map Voters' Register Co [County] Fife; Leighton's Hist [History] of Fife Fullarton's Gazr. [Gazetteer] 017 [situation] In South West Corner of the Parish of Auchtermuchty. This village is in the neighbourhood of Auchtermuchty, being distant about one mile. The origin of the name is assigned to the Danes halting here; such is the local reason at least. In a wood south of the village is what is supposed to be a Danish Camp or British Fort. The village is for the most part regular; it is lighted with gas and well supplied with water. The houses are generally one storey high, with gardens attached, the inhabitants are engaged principally in weaving. Besides the Gas Work, there is a School, and Post Office, and a few shops. The ground is feued from O.T. Bruce Esq. Falkland House. The River Eden flows by the south end of the Village.
OS1/13/13/3 RIVER EDEN River Eden See Name Book Plan 11D
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OS1/13/13/4 POST OFFICE [Dunshelt] Post Office Post Office Post Office E. C. Stewart Postmaster Thomas Shaw Daubs William Fernie Raecruick 017 [situation] In the extreme South end of the Village of Dunshalt The Post Office is in one of the apartments of the Postmaster's house. There is one delivery daily, and letters are sent to Auchtermuchty once daily, this being a sub-office. The postmaster is E. C. Stewart, teacher of Dunshalt School.
OS1/13/13/4 SCHOOL [Dunshelt] School School School E. C. Stewart Teacher Thomas Shaw Daubs William Fernie Raecruick 017 [situation] In the South end of the Vilage of Dunshalt This school was not only established but is supported entirely by O. T. Bruce Esq. Falkland House. It is designed for the benefit of the Children of the village. The number attending it averages 100, besides the fees the teacher has a fixed salary of £8.8/- and a free house. The present teacher E. C. Stewart.
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OS1/13/13/5 WESTER KILWHISS Wester Kilwhiss Wester Kilwhiss Wester Kilwhiss David Tod Occupier Thomas Shaw Daubs E. C. Stewart Teacher 017 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile East of the Village of Dunshalt This is a large farm steading with dwelling house and garden occupied by Mr. David Tod farmer. The proprietor is William Johnstone Esq. Lathrisk
OS1/13/13/5 AUCHTERMUCHTY BURN Auchtermuchty Burn Auchtermuchty Burn Auchtermuchty Burn E. C. Stewart Teacher Thomas Shaw Daubs David Tod Wester Kilwhiss 009; 017 [situation] About 1/2 a Mile East of the Village of Dunshalt, it forms a junction with the River Eden. The Burn rises in the Hills north of Auchtermuchty, receives several small streams, flows through the town of the same name and joins the Eden near the Village of Dunshalt.
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OS1/13/13/6 DUNSHELT HALL Dunshalt Hall Dunshalt Hall Dunshalt Hall Robert Annan Keeper E. C. Stewart Teacher William Fernie Raecruick 017 [situation] Near the Centre of the Village of Dunshelt. This hall is in the centre of the Village, was built in 1841, and originally intended for the meetings of the 'Dunshalt Mutual Improvement Society'. Being built by Subscription, it is used for meetings of a general or local nature. It is a plain building, fitted up with platform and seated for 300, and lighted with gas. Above the entrance the following is cut 'Dunshalt Mutual Improvement Society's Hall, 1841'
OS1/13/13/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Auchtermuchty -- Plan 17A Trace 1 Dunshalt Hall [Note] See page 3 for orthography of "Dunshelt"
OS1/13/13/7 PARISH OF AUCHTERMUCHTY Parish of Auchtermuchty For Name Book see Plan of 9D.
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OS1/13/13/9 [Page] 9 PARISH OF FALKLAND PLAN17A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Falkland -- 15 Dairnie -- 15 Falkland Burn -- 12 Gas Works -- 14 Ravenshill -- 14 Falkland Common -- 15 Corslet -- 15
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OS1/13/13/12 FALKLAND BURN Falkland Burn Falkland Burn Falkland Burn E. C. Stewart Teacher Thomas Shaw Daubs William Fernie Raecruick. 017 [situation] Upwards of 1/4 of a mile E.S.E [East South East] of the village of Dunshelt, it forms a junction with the River Eden. This burn rises in the Lomond Hills, flows through the town of Falkland, falls into the Eden near Dunshalt.
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OS1/13/13/14 GAS WORKS [Dunshelt] Dunshalt Gas Works Dunshalt Gas Works Dunshalt Gas Works Peter Fernie E.C. Stewart Teacher Thomas Shaw DaubS 017 [situation] at the South end of the Village of Dunshalt on the road to Falkland. This Gas Work is without the Village a short distance. It is the property of shareholders, who transfer the management to a committee. It supplies the village with gas, & the gasometer is capable of containing 4000 cubic feet of gas. It was established a few years ago.
OS1/13/13/14 RAVENSHALL Ravenshall Ravensahll Ravenshall E. C. Stewart Dunshalt Sch. [School] Thomas Shaw Daubs David Tod Wester Kilwhiss. 017 [situation] Upwards of 1/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of the Village of Dunshelt Ravenshall is the name of two small Crofts with a proportionate piece of land attached to each. The present occupants are Mrs Nairn and Mrs Skinner, the proprietor is O. T. Bruce Esq. Falkland Ho. [House]
OS1/13/13/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Falkland -- Plan 17A Trace 1
OS1/13/13/15 DAIRNIE Dairnie Dairnie Dairnie Mr Russell Falkland Wood E. C. Stewart Dunshalt Sch. [School] Robert Jackson Nochnary. 017 [situation] Upwards of 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of the Village of Dunshelt. This was formerly a farm steading, but is now used as hills for sheep, the dwelling house being the residence of the shepherds. The tenant is Mr Russell, farmer, Falkland Wood. The proprietor is O. Tyndal Bruce, Falkland Ho. [House]
OS1/13/13/15 FALKLAND Parish of Falkand See Name Book of Plan 17C
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OS1/13/13/16 FALKLAND COMMON Falkland Common Property Map Mr Howden Factor B.O.T. Bruce Esqr. Mr Langdale Mr Gulline 017 [situation] In the vicinity of Falkland "A common east of the town of Falkland, consisting of rough pasture land, never cultivated. The property of the Burgesses of Falkland." N.B. for Plan 16B
OS1/13/13/16 CORSLET Corslet Estate Map Mr Howden Mr G. Gullen 017 [situation] In the vicinity of Falkland "A field or enclosure adjoining Liquor Stone, part of which is bounded on the south by the turnpike road road from Auchtermuchty to Kirkcaldy. The name is well Known in the locality." N.B. for 16D
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OS1/13/13/19 [Page] 9 PARISH OF STRATHMIGLO Plan 17A INDEX Name of objects -- Pages Parish of Strathmiglo -- 21 Reacruick -- 21 Stratheden -- 23
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OS1/13/13/21 RAECRUICK Raecruick Raecruick Raecruick Raecruick William Fernie Occupier Thomas Shaw Daubs David Tod Wester Kilwhiss Voter's Register County of Fife 017 [situation] About 1/2 a Mile S.E. [South East] of the Village of Dunshelt. This is a small farm steading with dwelling house and garden, occupied by Mr William Fernie, farmer, the proprietor is William Johnstone of Lathrisk.
OS1/13/13/21 STRATHMIGLE Parish of Strathmigle See Name Book of Plan 8C
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OS1/13/13/22 STRATHEDEN Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden Valley of Eden How of Fife Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer Mr Howden Mr Todd Mr Skinner New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Chambers Gazetteer Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Leighton's Hist [History] of Fife 017 [situation] Along both sides of the River Eden "A picturesque valley lying on both sides of the River Eden and extending for near Strathmiglo to Cupar." N.B. for 16B
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OS1/13/13/25 [Page] 25 PARISH OF COLLESSIE Plan 17A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Collessie -- 40 Annsmuir -- 33 Birns -- 30 Bow Houses -- 37 Collessie Burn -- 28 Charlton -- 38 Daubs -- 28 Easter Kilwhiss -- 31 Edensmuir -- 34 Edenstown -- 34 Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Ry. [Railway] -- 37 Free Church -- 32 Giffordton -- 29 Heatherinch -- 35 Helen's Mire -- 38 Innerleith -- 31 Kilhill -- 35 Lochmonks -- 30 Ladybank -- 36 Ladybank Station -- 36 Ladybank Saw Mills -- 33 Manse -- 32 Melville Lower Woods -- 33 Monkston -- 34 Muirside Wood -- 35 Mattocks Wood -- 39 Rossie Drain -- 39 Stoniebriggs -- 29 The Wilderness -- 39
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OS1/13/13/28 DAUBS Daubs Daubs Daubs Thomas Shaw Occupier E C. Stewart Dunshalt Sch. [School] David Tod W. [Wester] Kilwhiss 017 [situation] About 1/2 a mile NE [North East] of the Village of Dunshelt. This is a moderately sized farm steading with dwelling house of two storeys, occupied by Mr Thomas Shaw, farmer. The proprietor is William Johnstone Esqr Lathrisk.
OS1/13/13/28 COLLESSIE BURN Collessie Burn See Name Book for Plan 10C.
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OS1/13/13/29 STONIEBRIGGS Stoniebriggs Stoniebriggs Stoniebriggs C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss Voters' Register Co. [County] Fife 017 [situation] About 1 1/2 miles NW. [North West] by West of the Village of Ladybank A small farm house one storey high, with offices all in good repair; there is a garden and a small arable farm of about 30 acres. Tenanted by John Young. The property of J. Bogie Esqr. Kinloch.
OS1/13/13/29 GIFFORDTON Giffordton Giffordton Giffordton C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss Voters' Register Co. [County Fife 017 [situation] About1 1/4 Miles N.W. [North West] by West of the Village of Ladybank A small hamlet composed of houses one storey high, with offices, all in good repair. There are gardens attached. The inhabitants are composed of weavers, and agricultural labourers. It is feued from J. Bogie Esqr of Kinloch. It is called Giffordton on account of Lord Gifford, when Lord Chancellor deciding a law plea in favour of the proprietor.
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OS1/13/13/30 BIRNS Birns Birns C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss 017 [situation] About 1 1/2 Miles NW [North West] by West of the village of Ladybank A small farm house one storey high with offices thrashing machine all in good repair; there is a garden, and a large arable farm attached. Tenanted by John Duncan. The property of C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch.
OS1/13/13/30 LOCHMONKS Lochmonks Lochmonks C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss 017 [situation] About 1 3/8 Miles N.W. [North West] of the Village of Ladybank. Two rows of cottages one storey high and in good repair; with gardens attached. Tenanted by agricultural laborers. The property of J. Bogie Esqr. Kinloch.
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OS1/13/13/31 INNERLEITH Innerleith Innerleith Innerleith Charles Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch George Officer Schoolmaster Giffordton Voters' Register 017 [situation] Abou 1 5/8 miles N.W. [North West]of the Village of Ladybank Six rows of houses (scattered) one storey high and in good repair; with gardens and small patches of land attached. Occupied by Feuars, Weavers, and agricultural laborers. Feued from C. Kinnear and P. Bogie Esqrs. Kinloch.
OS1/13/13/31 EASTER KILWHISS Easter Kilwhiss Easter Kilwhiss Easter Kilwhiss C. Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss Voters' Register Co. [County] Fife 017 [situation] About 1 3/4 Miles W. by N [West by North] from the Village of Ladyank A large farm house two stories high, with offices and thrashing machine all in good repair. There is a garden and a large arable farm of about 500 acres of arable land attached. Tenanted by Robert Russell. The property of William Johnston Esqr. Lathrisk.
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OS1/13/13/32 FREE CHURCH Free Church Free Church Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister Giffordton Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss 017 [situation] Upwards of 1 mile NW. by W. [North West by West] of the Village of Ladybank A plain gothic building with belfry at the west end; and in good repair. It is seated for about 500, there is no gallery. The average number of communicants is 200, the number of attendants is about 400. A portion of the west end of the church is partitioned off for the purposes of a school, large enough to hold 100 scholars; the average number of attendants is about 70. The branches taught are, English, Latin, Greek, French, Arithmatic &c. There are two pupil teachers in the school who receive no government salaries. The Schoolmaster (George Officer) has a free house and garden, and £20 annually from the Free Church, along with which and the school fees amount to his salary. The Revd [Reverend] William Reid is the minister; he receives his stipend from the sustentation fund, likewise he has a free manse and garden.
OS1/13/13/32 MANSE Manse (F.C.) [Free Church] Manse (F.C.) [Free Church] Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister Giffordton Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss 017 [situation] Upwards of 1 mile NW by W. [North West by West] of the Village of Ladybank A large house two stories high with offices all in good repair; there is a large garden attached. The residence of the Revd. [Reverend] W. Reid.
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OS1/13/13/33 ANNSMUIR Annsmuir Mr. J. Williamson Schoolmaster Kettle Mr. David Smith Grieve, Mellville G. L. Robertson 017 [situation] About 1 mile N.N.E. [North North East] of the village of Ladybank. A Farmhouse two storeys high with offices & Thrashing Mill attached all in excellent Repair; Occupied by Mrs Elizabeth Ramage; & the property of Earl of Leven & Melville
OS1/13/13/33 MELVILLE LOWER WOODS Melville Lower Woods Mr. David Smith Mr. John Williamson G. L. Robertson 017 [situation] On the North side of the Village of Ladybank An extensive tract of Woods formerly a moor, but planted with Fir; on the Estate of Melville. It is intersected by several roads & also by the Perth Branch of the Ed. [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee Railway.
OS1/13/13/33 LADYBANK SAW MILL Ladybank Saw Mill Mr. David Smith Mr. J. Williamson Mr. G. L. Robertson 017 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.N.W. [North North West] of the Village of Ladybank. A Saw Mill, wrought by steam power, situated on the West side of Ed. [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee Railway in Melville Lower Woods. It is used for Sawing Wood, cut in thinning the Melville Lower Woods, - which are used for palings & other agricultural purposes. G. L. Robertson is Occupier & the Earl of Leven & Melville the proprietor.
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OS1/13/13/34 EDENS MUIR Edens Muir Mr. David Smith Grieve Melville Ho. [House] Mr. John Williamson Mr. G. L. Robertson 017 [situation] On the West side of the Village of Ladybank A tract of land formerly a Common, but now Inclosed and divided amongst the Claimants. There is a large portion of it planted with Fir. It is the Property of several persons
OS1/13/13/34 EDENSTOWN Edenstown Edenston Mr. David Smith Mr. J. Williamson Mr. G. L. Robertson Fraser's County Map Leightons Hist. P. [History] Vol. [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 97 017 [situation] Upwards of 3/4 of a Mile West of the Village of Ladybank Two rows of Cottages on the turnpike road from Newburgh to New Inn; surrounded by extensive Woods, and are occupied by Weavers William Johnston Esq. of Lathrisk is the proprietor
OS1/13/13/34 MONKSTOWN Monkstown Monkston Mr. D. Smith Mr. J. Williamson Mr. G. L. Robertson Fraser's County Map Leighton's Hist. [History] Vol. [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 97 017 [situation] About 10 Chains SW [South West] of the Village of Ladybank A row of twenty four neat Cottages with gardens surrounding, situated West from Ladybank; they are straw-thatched & in good repair. James Bogie Esq. of Kinloch is the Proprietor. They are erected on Edens Muir.
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OS1/13/13/35 MUIRSIDE WOOD Muirside Wood Mr. John Williamson Teacher Mr. William Todd Forester Ramornie Mr. Richard Adamson Kettle 017 [situation] About 1/4 of a Mile E.N.E. [East North East] of the Village of Ladybank A Wood of Fir trees on the Estate of Ramornie - at the N. [North] side of the cottages called Muirside. F. L. Maitland Heriot Esq. of Ramornie is the Proprietor.
OS1/13/13/35 HEATHER INCH Heatherinch Mr John Williamson Mr William Todd Mr Richard Adamson Fraser's County Map 017 [situation] About 1/4 of a Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of the Village of Ladybank A Small Farmhouse with offices and Thrashing Mill attached; situated at the South side of Ladybank; all in good repair. The House is occupied by Farm Servants, the Farm by Mr Richard Adamson, Kettle. F. L. M. Heriot Esq. of Ramornie is the Proprietor.
OS1/13/13/35 KILHILL Kilhill See Name Book Plan 17C
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OS1/13/13/36 LADYBANK Ladybank Mr John Williamson Teacher Mr David Smith Grieve, Melville Ho. [House] Mr Richard Adamson Fraser's Co. [County] Map Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife 017 [situation] In the West side of the Village of Ladybank. A Small Village about a Mile North of Kettle, on the Ed. [Edinburgh] Perth & Dundee Railway - where the line branches off to Dundee & Perth. It is of recent erection, and on land feued from Edens Muir after its allotment. There is a P.H. [Public House] in the Village, but neither School nor Post Office. The Inhabitants are employed chiefly in Weaving linen.
OS1/13/13/36 LADYBANK STATION Ladybank Station Ladybank Station Ladybank Station Ladybank Station Station Boards &c Alexander McDonald John Williamson David Smith 017 [situation] In the South end of the Village of Ladybank This is a First & Second Class Station on the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway at Ladybank; with Waiting & refreshment rooms attached, also Engine Sheds &c. Alexander McDonald is Station Master.
OS1/13/13/36 MUIRSIDE Muirside Muirside Muirside William Todd Forester David Smith John Williamson 017 [situation] Nearly 1/4 of a Mile E [East] by North of the Village of Ladybank A Group of detached Cottages on the Estate of Ramornie, occupied by Farm Servants & Agricultural Laborers. F. L. M. Heriot Esq of Ramornie is the proprietor.
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OS1/13/13/37 EDENSTOWN Edenton Edenton Edenstown Edenstown Edenstown George Officer Schoolmaster Giffordton James Aitken Weaver Edenton Mr David Smith Mr Grieve, Melville Ho. [House] Fraser's Co [County] Map 017 [situation] About 3/4 of a mile west of the village of Ladybank A small hamlet composed of houses one story high, and in good repair; with gardens attached. Occupied by weavers and agricultural labourers. Feued from William Johnston Esqr. of Lathrisk.
OS1/13/13/37 BOWHOUSE Bowhouse Bowhouse Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss George Officer Schoolmaster Giffordton 017 [situation] About 2 1/4 Miles of the Village of Ladybank A large farm house two stories high with offices and thrashing machine, all in good repair; there is a garden and an arable farm of about 200 acres attached. Tenanted by Thomas Shaw. The property of William Johnston Esqr. of Lathrisk.
OS1/13/13/37 EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway See Name Book Plan 11B
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OS1/13/13/38 CHARLTON Charlton Charlton Robert Russell, Farmer Easter Kilwhiss George Officer Schoolmaster Giffordton 071 [situation] About a Mile NW [North West] by west of the Village of Ladybank A small cottage one story high, with a small saw mill; all in good repair. There is also a garden attached. Tenanted by Thomas Paterson. The property of Charles Kinnear Esqr. Kinloch.
OS1/13/13/38 HELEN'S MIRE Helen's Mire Helen's Mire Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss George Officer Schoolmaster Giffordton 017 [situation] About a Mile N.W. [North West] by west of the Village of Ladybank. A small circular marsh in a fir wood, and the property of William Johnston Esqr. of Lathrisk
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OS1/13/13/39 MATTOCKS WOOD Mattocks Wood Mattocks Wood Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss Nathanial Veitch Steward Bowhouse 017 [situation] About 1 5/8 Miles W.S.W [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank. A small wood of full growing firs, ash. &c. The property of William Johnston Esqr. of Lathrisk.
OS1/13/13/39 ROSSIE DRAIN Rossie Drain Rossie Drain Robert Russell Farmer Easter Kilwhiss Nathanial Veitch Steward Bowhouse 017 [situation] About 1 1/8 Miles West by South of the Village of Ladybank A large drain which is the continuation southward of Collessie Burn. it is an artificial Cut or drain formerly constructed for the purpose of draining a small Loch on the farm of Rossie into which the stream of Collessie Burn was diverted
OS1/13/13/39 THE WILDERNESS The Wilderness See Name Book Plan 17B
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OS1/13/13/40 COLLESSIE Parish of Collessie See name book of Plan 9D.
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OS1/13/13/43 [Page] 43 PARISH OF KETTLE PLAN 17A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Kettle -- 51 Church -- 47 Chapel (site of) -- 50 Lathrisk House -- 49 Lathrisk Church & Grave Yard -- 50 Maryfield Burn -- 45 Maryfield -- 46 Nocknary -- 46 School -- 47
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OS1/13/13/45 MARYFIELD BURN Maryfield Burn Maryfield Burn Maryfield Burn William Johnstone Lathrisk Robert Jackson Nochnary James Soutar Planes 017 [situation] About 2 5/8 Miles W.S.W [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank This stream rises in the Lomond Hills, receives the drainage of several fields, passes near the farm steading of Maryfield and falls into the Eden near Mattocks Wood
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OS1/13/13/46 MARYFIELD Maryfield Maryfield Maryfield William Johnstone Lathrisk Robert Jackson Nochnary James Soutar Planes 017 [situation] About 2 1/2 Miles W.S.W. [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank This is a moderately sized farm steading with dwelling house of two storeys. The proprietor William Johnstone Esq. Lathrisk retains the farm in his own hands
OS1/13/13/46 NOCHNARY Nochnary Nochnary Nochnary Robert Jackson Occupier James Soutar Planes William Johnstone Lathrisk. 017 [situation] Nearly 2 1/2 Miles WS.W [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank This is a moderately sized farm steading, with dwelling house of two storeys occupied by Mr. Robert Jackson, farmer, the proprietor, being William Johnstone Esq. Lathrisk.
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OS1/13/13/47 CHURCH [parish] Church (Parish) Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Manse Mr. J. Williamson Par. [Parish] School Mr. Richard Adamson 017 [situation] Near the centre of the Village of Kettle. This is a neat structure, erected in 1832; it is in the pointed style of Architecture and is Ornamented by a handsome tower, Containing a clock, and terminated by pinnacles: the tower is on the south end of the Church. It has a Gallery and is Seated to cCntain 1200; the Communicants are:- on the Roll 900, average 550. The present Incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. For stipend &c. see Manse.
OS1/13/13/47 SCHOOL [Kettle]' School Parish Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Mr. J. Williamson Mr Richard Adamson 017 [situation] Near the centre of the Village of Kettle A neat dwellinghouse with a Schoolroom & gardens attached the residence of the Par. [Parish] Schoolmaster, Mr. John Williamson. The Salary is the maximum with the usual Accommodation; fees £56 Per Annum; the Average attendance is - males 90 females 51, - total 141 Scholars
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OS1/13/13/49 LATHRISK HOUSE Lathrisk House Lathrisk House Lathrisk House William Johnstone Esq Proprietor James Bett Shiels William Horne Drumtennant 017 [situation] Nearly 2 1/4 Miles WSW [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank Lathrisk House is a very large building, of a plain style of architecture, built about a century ago. South of the house is the home farm, an extensive range of buildings fitted up with every convenience. Between them is the garden, filled with fruit trees. Mary of the parks are bounded by belts of woods and in others are many single trees, That part of the estate, near the Mansion house, is intersected by fine roads, which are kept in excellent repair. And those parks, let for pasture, are well drained. The present proprietor is William Johnstone Esq. of Lathrisk
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OS1/13/13/50 GRAVEYARD (site of) [Lathrisk] Graveyard (Site Of) William Johnstone Esq. of Lathrisk Mr. James Bell Shiels 017 [situation] About 2 1/4 Miles WSW [West South West] of the Village of Ladybank This is the Site of a graveyard or Burial Place in Connection with an Old Chapel which stood formerly in this Vicinity. A few of the graves were Very distinct a few years ago; now they are totally defaced, having been planted with trees; the extent, however is easily traced by slight elevation where the old fence stood. W. Johnstone Esq. and his Gardener pointed out the site.
OS1/13/13/50 Site of LATHRISK CHURCH AND GRAVE YARD Site of Lathrisk Church and Grave Yard 017 This is the Site of a graveyard or Burial Place in Connection with an Old Chapel which stood formerly in this Vicinity. A few of the graves were Very distinct a few years ago; now they are totally defaced, having been planted with trees; the extent, however is easily traced by slight elevation where the old fence stood. W. Johnstone Esq. and his Gardener pointed out the site.
OS1/13/13/50 CHAPEL (Supposed site of) [Lathrisk] Chapel (Sup. [supposed] Site of) William Johnstone Esq Mr James Bell 017 This is the supposed site of the old Chapel of Lathrisk, which is said to have been demolished about 200 years ago: shortly after Kettle was selected as the site of the Parish Church. Mr Johnstone says that:- If the Chapel was not in the Graveyard its site is now covered by the S.W. [South West] part of the present Mansion of Lathrisk. He has no doubt about the graveyard
OS1/13/13/50 [Page] 50 Parish of Kettle -- Plan 17A Junction Trace Site of Lathrisk Church and Grave Yard [Note] Lathrisk was the ancient name of this parish - (see quotation from Leightons Hist [History] on opposite page) "Church & Grave yard" usually written together. After the church was transferred from Lathrisk to the village of Kettle the parish name was also changed from Lathrisk to that of Kettle, therefore the proper name of the church is Lathrisk Church. Although it is written chapel by the examiner yet there can be no doubt that it is the chapel noted in Leightons Hist of Fife. -see quotation.
OS1/13/13/51 KETTLE BURN Kettle Burn See name Book Plan 17D
OS1/13/13/51 KETTLE Kettle See name Book Plan 17B
OS1/13/13/51 [Page] 51 "The church, which was a vicarage belonging to the Priory of St Andrew's, originally stood at Lathrisk, besides which there were two chapels in the Parish one at Chapel, and the other at Clatto. In 1636, the chapels having been suppressed after the reformation, the hurch was removed to the village of Kettle, as more in the centre of the parish than where is had hitherto stood" Leightons Hist: [History] of Fife Page 238 "The name of the parish was originally Lathrisk, or as it is sometimes spelt in old Charters Lorresk, from the circumstance of the parish church being formerly situated on the lands of that name at the west end of the parish" Leightons Hist: [History] of Fife Vol [Volume] 2 p.[page] 237 [signed] James Carpenter C. Asst [Civilian Assistant] 30th May 1854 H. James. Cap R.E [Captain, Royal Engineers.] 31 May 1854.
OS1/13/13/52 [Page] 52 [Volume] 13 OS1/13/13 [Date Stamp] ORDNANACE SURVEY M.S. STORE 27 OCT [OCTOBER] SOUTHAMPTON CO. [COUNTY] FIFE PLAN17A Names of Parishes -- Pages Auchtermuchty -- 1 Falkland -- 9 Strathmiglo -- 19 Collessie -- 25 Kettle - 43