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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITLESSIE | Pitlessie Pitlessie Pitlessie Pitlessie Pitlessie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Smith Pitlessie Charles Robertson Parish School Pitlessie Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife Johnston's Co. [County] Map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
017 | [situation] In the extreme Wet side of the Parish of Cults. A small village on the road leading from Pettycur to Cupar, and situated within five miles of the latter. It has but one principal street which extends from the Main Road towards the River Eden. The houses for the most part are irregularly built, they vary from one to two storeys in height. There is one place for Divine Worship, two schools, a post office, together with four public houses and a few grocers shops in the village. There are two Fairs held here annually. The principal occupation of the inhabitants is weaving, who for the greater part have small vegetable gardens attached to their houses. It is the property of the Earl of Glasgow. |
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15 Parish of Cults Plan 17B Trace 4[note - pencil] Divine Worship / Service.
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