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Parish of Strathmiglo 16a
Names of Objects -- [Page]
Parish of Strathmiglo -- 8
A Sword & Brass coin of the reign of George l Found hereabouts -- 10
An Urn containing human bones found here -- 46
Balcanquhal -- 4
Battle Axes and Metal vessels found here -- 4
Bellfauld Road -- 6
Balcanquhal Plantation -- 8
Barraway Burn -- 18
Burnbrae -- 19
Bannety -- 20
Burnside -- 24
Bannety Mill -- 27
Bridge -- 32
Barley Mill -- 33
Carinzion -- 3
Cadgeracre Wood -- 7
Craigs -- 16
Corston Mill -- 17
Craigs -- 22
Craigs Well -- 22
Cowiefauld -- 33
Chapel Well -- 37
Chapel Den -- 37
Dryside Road -- 26
Dovensden -- 27
Edentown -- 26
Easter Nether Urquhart -- 30
Easter Upper Urquhart -- 34
Edensbank -- 34
Edenshead House -- 35
Fort -- 7
Freeland Plantation -- 8
Forecraig Wood -- 9
Freeland -- 10
Gleneden Mill -- 23
Glen Burn -- 24
Gateside House -- 35
Gateside -- 36
Hole Mill -- 5
Human bones found here -- 33
Knowes -- 5
Killknowe -- 15
Kincraigie -- 16
Lappie Burn -- 20
Laceston -- 30
Morton Burn -- 9
Mill Dam -- 19
Masonhall -- 23
Manse -- 26
Mill Dam -- 27
Mill Dam -- 37
Merlsford -- 39
Newbigging -- 5
Nether Pitlochie -- 10
Pardon Hall -- 10
Pitgorno -- 11
Pitgorno Hill -- 11
Post Office -- 29
Pit of Sculls -- 44
River Eden -- 17
Romantic Well -- 19 |
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Names of Objects -- Pages
Site of Standing Stone -- 12
Site of a Cairn -- 14
Kincraig law -- 16
Site of a Cairn -- 20
School -- 24
Site of a Cairn -- 25
Saw Mill -- 27
Site of a Cairn -- 28
School -- 29
Site of a Cairn -- 31
Site of St Mary's Chapel -- 38
Standing Stones -- 41
Site of a Cairn -- 42
Site of a Barrow -- 45
Site of Thimble Hall -- 46
Tumulus -- 3
Tullyburn Knowe -- 6
Todfauld Well -- 19
Tumulus -- 43
Upper Pitlochie -- 10
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 26
Windygates -- 6
Wellfield -- 11
Wellfield Steading -- 11
Willandale Plantation -- 18
Westfield of Edenshead -- 23
Westfield of Pitlochie -- 25
Wester Nether Urquhart -- 30
Yellowhill Road -- 22
Yellow Hill -- 22 |
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CARINZION |
Carinzion
Carinzion
Carinzion
Carinzion |
Mr J Flockhart
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blyth
County Map |
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[Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A stone dwelling house two stories high with the requisite farm houses and yard attached occupied by Mr James Flockhart |
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TUMULUS |
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr J Flockhart
Archaeologia Scotica |
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[Situation] 1¼ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
There is a mound in a field now Cultivated about 17 chains SW [South West] of Carinzion appearingly artificial. Some years ago when Mr Flockhart was ploughing he found 3 Metal pots or vessels containing Mould or ashes Supposed to have been of Roman origin in the Said Mound or Tumulus. The present dimensions of the object referred to is about 60 links broad 70 long and about 6 feet high. Mr Flockhart the present farmer and the man who found the vessels pointed out the spot as shown on trace. |
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Plan 16 A trace 1 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Tumulus -The late Col [Colonel] Miller in his Inquiry respecting the Site of the battle of Mons Grampius P44 Archaeologia Scotica, notices the vessels found by Mr Flockhart thus,
"Some Urns were found at L seven or eight
years ago full of bones *; one of which I saw
It was preserved several years and broken by accident
after which not only the bones, but also the Urn itself crumbled into dust."
* There is evidently a mistake on some side between Mr Flockhart who found the vessels & Col [Colonel] Millers description. Mt Flockhart distinctly states that there were no bones in the Pots as he calls them when discovered, but one thing is certain the Pots or Urns were found and generally supposed to have been Roman. |
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BALCANQUHAL |
Balcanquhal
Balcanquhal
Balcanquhal |
County Map
Mr J Bogie
Estate map |
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[Situation] 1¼ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Edentown
A substantial stone dwelling house two stories high with extensive farm yard attached the property of Sir Archibald Hope and occupied by Mr John Bogie. |
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BATTLEAXE AND METAL VESSELS FOUND HERE |
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[Situation] 1 Mile N.W. by W [North West by West] of Edentown
SSE [South South East] of the above farm yard were found in the corner of a field when trenching about 30 years ago metal vessels, a head of a battle axe etc. Supposed to have been Roman and are now in the possession of Sir Archibald Hope, Pinkie House, Musselborough. Several other items of Antiquity connected with the Battle of Meralsford are supposed to have been deposited in Pinkie House. There is not any remarkable features in or about the field where these objects were found. |
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Plan 16 A Trace 2 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Page 44 Archaeologia Scotica
"A M Six or seven vessels were found a few years
ago Consisting of Culinary pots, and a kind of
Small tripods all of bronze"
A trace with reference letters is forwarded herewith made from a plan of the Battle ground taken from the above work |
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HOLE MILL |
Hole Mill
Hole Mill
Hole Mill |
County Map
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blyth |
016 |
[Situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A small cottage dwelling house occupied by John Cation on the East side of Road leading to Perth near Forecraig Wood |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging |
County Map
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blyth |
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[Situation] 1⅛ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
A few Cottages about ¼ of a Mile South of Balcanqual the property of Mr J. Bogie. According to Doctor Small a Roman fort or Cairn was immediately North of the houses on an eminence which is now planted |
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KNOWES STONE COFFINS FOUND HERE |
Knowes
Knowes
Knowes |
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blythe
Mr William Ness |
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[Situation] 1⅛ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
Two Cottage houses on the west side of Newbiggin having a Whinstone Quarry at the East end of them in which Stone Coffins were found some of which Contained human bones & ashes. |
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Plan 16 A Trace 2 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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TULLYBURN KNOWE |
Tullyburn Knowe
Tullyburn Knowe |
Mr William Blythe
Mr A Ireland |
016 |
[Situation] ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A small furzy eminence between Upper Pitlochie & Freeland |
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BELLFAULD ROAD |
Bellfauld Road
Bellfauld Road
Bellfauld Road |
Mr William Blyth
Mr A Ireland
Mr J Christie |
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[Situation] Passing Windygates
An old Road leading from the Turnpike road between Strathmiglo & Milnathort near Dovensden to Abernethy now almost impassable choked with furze & other rubbish this name applies from the Turnpike road above named to Leden Urquhart, or thereabouts that angle of the road adjoining Cadger Acre Wood is called by some persons Windygates probably from the Circumstance of the Roman forts being established here which are treated of by Doctor Small |
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WINDYGATES |
Windygates
Windygates
Windygates |
Mr James Norman
Mr William Blythe
Mr Hendry |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
An Angle or Sharp turn in the Old Road leading to Abernethy on the west side of Cadgeracre Wood the name probably was derived from the Circumstance of two forts Supposed by Doctor Small to have been here forming as it were a pass or gate hence the name |
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Plan 16 A Trace 3 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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CADGERACRE WOOD |
Cadgeracre Wood
Cadgeracre Wood
Cadgeracre Wood |
Mr W Ederiom
Mr W Blyth
Mr A Ireland |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A narrow precipitous inclosure planted with Firs & forest trees o the NE [North east] side of Bellfauld Road adjoining Windygates. Doctor Small is of opinion that a Roman fort was erected on the highest point of this inclosure the appearance of the ground and its Commanding position would lead the observer to the Conclusion arrived at by the above authority, a Similar Structure is supposed by Doctor Small to have been erected on the West side of road adjoining Windygates but from the strictest enquiry made they have not been authenticated by any other authorities. |
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Plan 16 A Trace 3 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: The late Col [Colonel] Miller has not noticed these forts in his inquiry relating to the battle of Mons Grampius
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BALCANQUHAL PLANTATION |
Balcanquhal Plantation
Balcanquhal Plantation
Balcanquhal Plantation |
Mr J Bogie
Mr A Ireland
Mr A Walsh |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
An extensive plantation of Fir thinly interspersed with Forest trees S [South] West of Balcanquhal about 35 chains it is the property of Sir Archibald Hope of Pinkie House Musselborough |
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FREELAND PLANTATION |
Freeland Plantation
Freeland Plantation
Freeland Plantation |
Mr William Blythe
Mr A Ireland
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A narrow precipitous strip of Fir and Forest trees very rocky at its western end. There is also a Whinstone Quarry near the eastern end |
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STRATHMIGLO |
Ph [Parish] of Strathmiglo |
Plan 16 D |
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[Situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife
For the descriptive remarks of this parish see Name book for Plan 16 D. |
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Plan 16 A Trace 2 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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MORTON BURN |
Morton Burn
Morton Burn
Smalls Antiquities |
Mr William Blythe
Mr Gilmour
Moreton Burn |
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[Situation] Passing Upper Pitlochie
A small stream which Issues NNWest [North North West] of Upper Pitlochie flowing in a SSE [South South East] & South direction along the road to Gateside Supposed to have derived its name from the Earl of Morton who formerly Owned the lands adjoining It is styled the Morton Water in Some title deeds and Water of Morton in others |
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FORECRAIG WOOD |
Forecraig Wood
Forecraig Wood
Forecraig Wood |
Mr William Blyth
Mr William Hendry
Mr Gilmour |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A narrow strip of mixed wood on the East side of road about midway between Upper Pilochie & Hole Mill the South side is precipitous. Doctor Small in his Antiquities supposes that a Roman Fort adjoins this wood on the highest point of the hill. |
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Plan 16A Trace 3 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Forecraig Wood - A small piece of plantation on the east side of the old road leading to Abernethy. The South side is rocky and precipitous and near its Centre is supposed by Doctor Small to have been a Roman fort immediately adjoining on the West side of the road a similar fortification is also supposed to have been |
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NETHER PITLOCHIE |
Nether Pitlochie
Nether Pitlochie
Nether Pitlochie
Nether Pitlochie |
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Ireland
County Map |
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[Situation] 15 Chains N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A plain stone dwelling house two Stories high with farm yard adjoining occupied by Mr William Blythe. |
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A SWORD & BRASS COIN OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE 1 FOUND HEREABOUTS |
Nr. [Nether] Pitlochy |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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A Sword and old Coin were found adjoining this house. The Coin is brass of Reign of George 1st |
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PARDON HALL |
Pardon Hall
Pardon Hall
Pardon Hall |
County Map
Mr William Blythe
Mr Gilmour |
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[Situation] ¼ Mile W. [West] of Edentown
Three Cottage houses one Story high on the South West side of Nether Pitlochie occupied by Labourers |
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UPPER PITLOCHIE |
Upper Pitlochie
Upper Pitlochie
Upper Pitlochie |
Mr Gilmour owner
Mr William Hendry
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] ½ Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Edentown
A stone dwelling house occupied by Mr William Hendry with farm yard belonging thereto the property of Mr Gilmour and occupier also Mr Hendry is resident foreman or Grieve |
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FREELAND |
Freeland
Freeland
Freeland |
County Map
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Bogie |
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[Situation] ½ Mile N. [North] of Edentown
A large Stone dwelling house* now occupied by poor families but formerly the Residence of a resident farmer the house appears going to decay.
* This house and ground was formerly called Craigfod but has been known for the last 30 years as Freeland |
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Parish of Strathmiglo Plan 16 A Trace 3 |
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WELLFIELD |
Wellfield
Wellfield
Wellfield |
County Map
D C Cheape Esq.
Mr J Ireland |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A neat stone edifice 3 Stories high with garden and ornamental ground adjoining the property and occupied by D C Cheape Esq. |
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WELLFIELD STEADING |
Wellfield Steading
Wellfield Steading
Wellfield Steading |
D C Cheape Esq
Mr J Ireland
Mr J. Christie Pitgorno |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A farm yard or Steading belonging to D C Cheape Esqr. on the East side of and adjoining Pitgorno |
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PITGORNO |
Pitgorno
Pitgorno
Pitgorno |
Mr John Christie
County Map
Mr J Bogie |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A substantial Stone dwelling house with farm yard attached, the property of and occupied by Mr John Christie |
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PITGORNO HILL |
Pitgorno Hill
Pitgorno Hill
Pitgorno Hill |
County Map
D C Cheape Esq Pitgarno |
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[Situation] 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Edentown
A cottage house one story high on a hill North of Pitgorno occupied by Robert Lees the property of Mr John Christie |
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Plan 16 A Trace 4 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Wellfield- HUMAN BONES FOUND HERE - 2 STONE COFFINS FOUND HERE: About 10 chains south of Wellfield a scull with both entire and bones of Skeleton found here. And about 10 chains S [South] of this 2 Stone Coffins were found. Pointed out by William Moir who was witness to the fact. Signed J.M |
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SITE OF STANDING STONES |
Standing Stones Site of
Standing Stones Site of
Standing Stones Site of |
Smalls Antiquities
Mr Gilmour Gateside House
D C Cheape Esqr. |
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[Situation] ½ Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Edentown
Smalls Antiquities p [page] 50.
"The dead bodies of the
Caledonians who fell in the last
recontre Seem to have been burnt
on an eminence about 400 yard
to the Westward near the field of
battle on one grand funeral pile
with a great many Stones thrown
upon the Spot, and several pretty
large upright Stones Standing
around it though several other
had been undermined and fallen
over. The proprietor told me that
there were more Stones in this Cairn
than built a rood of dyke 36 square
yards he also mentioned that there
was a capacious pit dug to the
depth of about 4 yards Containing
an immense Quantity of ashes
or burnt bones and charred wood
intermixed with layers of pure white |
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Plan 16 A Trace 4 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Page 43. Archaeologia Scotica by Col [Colonel] miller
"The battle in the meantime Seems to have raged
with great fury along the Northern bank of the
river; for a little to the west of Wellfield at B
another Cairn Stood about 40 years ago. It was
not so large as the others; but from the care
with which it was Erected, some persons of note
were supposed to have been buried there. It was
Sunk in the ground, and rose about four or five
feet above it, and was Surmounted by a Druids
temple of Seven Stones, it was found to Contain
urns and bones"
Note: The name popularly given to these Stones were the Standing Stones and even to this day the place is called the Site of the Standing Stones. It may have been a druidical temple or not Col [Colonel] Miller it appears was the only person of that opinion
Note: Both authors Seem to agree as to these Standing Stones the Site was pointed out by Mr W. Gilmour and an intelligent tradesman who resides in Strathmiglo and who seems to have devoted Some of his spare hours to Antiquarian objects relating to this neighbourhood, his name is William
Were it not for this statement I would have adopted the designation Cairn, which it seems to have been with a few upright stones 20 feet beyond the base - which I have not infrequently seen in Yorkshire
[Signed] J H Capt [Captain] RE [Royal Engineers] |
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STANDING STONES SITE OF |
Standing Stones Site of |
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quantity of Stones thrown on
irregularly' then a regular pediment
of Stones above these on which were placed small leaden Coffins about
two feet long all full of burnt bones
each of these leaden coffins amounting
in all to Seven, had a long stone
erected on end above them but
so Supported as not to press too
hard upon the Coffins and though
the lead was fully two inches thick
yet it was very much wasted.
"These large Stones
placed round the Cairn were
called the Standing Stones but
alas now Standing no more;
only three of the least of them
Standing in the Sides of gates in the neighbouring inclosures" |
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Plan 16A Trace 4 Parish of Strathmiglo
Stone Coffins and bones found here: About 10 chains West from the Site of Standing Stones there is a spot marked on trace, pointed out by William Murray, where Stone Coffins were found
Signed J.M. |
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn Site of
Great Cairn
Cairn |
Smalls Antiquities
Mr J Shepherd
Mr. William Doo Laborer
Smalls Archaeologia Scotica |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
Smalls Antiquities page 49
"When that large cairn which Stood
in Westfield policies, a little to the
right of the house was removed about
30 years ago a vast number of Urns
full of ashes were found which the
workmen called Cans and many of
them finely Carved, some more
coarsely than others.
There was also a Stone
Coffin* found a little South from
the Cairns when digging a ditch
for a Stripe of planting on the
roadside, Containing a very
large Skeleton at full length with
uncommonly large teeth, but when
it was exposed to the atmosphere
or touched it Crumbled down into
dust this I think had evidently
been a person of distinction among
the Romans as it as well as the
Urns and other Stone Coffins were
all in the vicinity of the Great Cairn"
page 42 Archaelogia Scotica.
At A. "close by Mr Cheap's house of Wellfield
a large Cairn Stood until 26 years ago
about 130 Yards in Circumference upon being
removed it was found to contain Urns, bones
Stone Coffins many remains of Arms completely
Oxidised and a deers horn about 150
Yards SE [South East] from that agood many bones
were dug up this Season 1828 and a Stone
Coffin Containing a Skeleton four feet
under the ground" |
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Plan 16 A Trace 4 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: probably exaggerated with the view of making them Roman J.H.
Note * This Statement appears to be wrong there is an old man who resides in Cowiefauld aged about 74 years who found the Coffin Containing the Skeletons which he States were two in number his name is William Doo
Note: It appears that Col [Colonel] Miller and Doctor Small agree in a great measure about this Cairn So much so that in the absence of any other Authorities it might with safety be shewn on the Ordnance Plans. J. M
Note: I have been unable to Consult Mr Cheap of Wellfield who is on a bed of Sickness but he directed me to Mr Shepherd and Mr Doo as Qualified Persons |
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KILLKNOWE |
Killknowe
Killknowe
Killknowe |
Mr John Christie
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Ireland |
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[Situation] ⅞ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A stone dwelling house two Stories high on the East Side of Wellfield Steading occupied by Capt [Captain] Christie who served in the Militia |
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Plan 16 A Trace 4 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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KINCRAIGIE |
Kincraigie
Kincraigie
Kincraigie |
Mr Charles Roger occupier
County Map
Mr J. Ireland |
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[Situation] 1⅜ Miles N.E. [North east] of Edentown
A Substantial Stone dwelling house with the necessary farming offices attached the property of P.G. Skerrie Esqr. occupied by Mr Charles Roger |
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CRAIGS |
Craigs
Craigs
Craigs |
Mr Charles Roger
Mr Bogie
Mr Ireland |
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[Situation] 1¾ Miles N.E. [North East] of Edentown
This name applies to a portion of high ground on the farm of Kincraigie which is uncultivated there are two Whinstone Quarries and two ledges of rocks there |
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KINCRAIG LAW |
Sparmuir Law
Sparmuir Law
Kincraig Law
Kincraig Law
Kincraig Law |
Mr Charles Roger
Mr John Bogie
D. Auchterlanie
James Young
William Campbell |
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[Situation] 1⅛ Mile N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A hill on which is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station NNE [North North East] of Pitgarno Hill and distant from it about 10 chains |
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PLan 16A Trace 5 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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CORSTON MILL (Corn) |
Corston Mill (Corn)
Corston Mill (Corn)
Corston Mill (Corn)
Courston Mill |
Mr Skinner
Mr Cheap Wellfield
Mr Reid
Leightons His [History] of Fife |
016 |
[Situation] 1 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Edentown
A Corn Mill and farm Steading on the North Side of And adjoining the river Eden the Mill Machinery is worked by water power which is Conveyed from Meralsford a little to the South West of Mill |
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RIVER EDEN |
River Eden
River Eden
River Eden
River Eden
Water of Miglo or Eden |
Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
Co [County] Map
D C Cheape Esqr.
Mr F Howden Factor
Plan of Strathmiglo |
016 |
[Situation] Passing the South Side of Edentown
A small river* the Source of which is Supposed to be in Arngask Parish flowing in a SSE [South South East] direction to the Village of Burnside from whence it bears the name of the Eden to the German Ocean from Burnside it passes through or by Gateside to Strathmiglo and between the latter Named places to Mearlesford or Meralsford generally Supposed to have been the Scene of a desperate battle between the Romans & Caledonians |
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Plan 16 A Trace 5 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: River Eden - * from its source to the River Eden at Burnside it is a Small Stream named Carmore Burn |
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BARRAWAY BURN |
Barraway Burn
Barraway Burn
Barraway Burn
Barraway Burn
Baraway |
PG Skeine Esq
Map of Strathmiglo
Map of Ph [Parish] Strathmiglo
Mr Charles Roger Kincraigie
Smalls Antiquities |
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[Situation] Passing Pitgorno
A Small Stream having its Source in the farm of Freeland flowing in an Easterly and S [South] Easterly direction by Wellfield to Pitgorno from the latter named place to its Junction with the River Eden east of Auchter[?] it bears the name of Barraway. The name on the plan is only applicable from Wellfield Steading to the East sheet line |
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WILLANDALE PLANTATION |
Willingdale Plantation
Willingdale Plantation
Willingdale Plantation
Wellingdale Plantation
Willandale Plantation
Willandale Plantation
Willandale Plantation
Willan |
Mr Charles Roger Factor
Mr William Roger
Mr Skinner
PG Skeine Esqr. Proprietor
P.G. Skene Esqr.
Mr William Roger
John Christie Esqr. Pitgorno
The Willow Jameson |
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[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.E. [North East] of Edentown
A narrow strip of Mixed plantation on the NNE [North North East] side of the Turnpike road between Strathmiglo and Pitgorno it is also on the South side of [] at the base of the hill known in the Country as the Roman Camp remains of which are still traceable. The popular name as Supplied in this page Supposes it a corruption of Willows which grew abundantly here |
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Plan 16A Trace 5 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Willan - the Willow Jamieson
Note: The Authorities quoted here seems to be in error regarding the Correct name of this plantation as the Scotch mode of spelling willows is Willan hence the name Willandale Plantation is written on trace
Note: These Authorities are now of Opinion that Willandale is the correct name. John Byrne CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURNBRAE |
Burnbrae
Burnbrae |
Mr A Ireland
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A cottage house east of Bannety the property of Mr A Ireland Occupied by one of his laborers |
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ROMANTIC WELL |
Romantic Well
Romantic Well
Romantic Well
Romanty Well |
Mr A Ireland
Estate Map
Mr Keddie Cuthile
Archaeologia Scotica |
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[Situation] 1⅝ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A Small Spring Well on the North side of Carmore Burn, the tradition of the neighbourhood is that the Romans either made it or used it during the Campaign of the Legions Commanded by Agricola |
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MILL DAM |
Mill Dam
Mill Dam
Mill Dam |
Mr A Ireland
Estate Map
Mr Reddie |
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[Situation] 1⅜Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A small dam Supplied by Romantic Well and Carmore Burn the water of which is Conveyed to Burnside or Burngrange Mill |
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TODFAULD WELL |
Todfauld Well
Todfauld Well |
Mr A Ireland
Estate Map |
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[Situation] 1¾ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A Spring well on the West Side of an inclosure between Carmore Burn and Yellow Hill |
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Plan 16A Trace 6 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Romantic Well - "p [page] 44 Archaeologia Scotica "Advancing westward from N there is a Spring of water called Romanty Well where the wearied legions may have slaked their thirst"
Note: Todfauld Well - Tod The Fox fauld A field Jamieson |
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BANNETY |
Bannety
Bannety
Bannety
Bannety |
Mr A Ireland
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Blythe
Smalls Antiquities |
016 |
[Situation] 1⅜ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A plain Stone dwelling house with extensive farm yard attached the property of and Occupied by Mr Archibald Ireland |
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn Site of |
Smalls Antiquities
Mr A. Ireland |
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[Situation] 1¼ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
The Site of this Cairn is supposed by Doctor Small to have been the Scene of a Struggle between the Romans and Caledonians the proprietor Mr Ireland pointed it out and Stated that the mould is different from any other part of the field and of richness Surprising - it is situated East or NE [North east] of Bannety about 14 chains
Independent of Mr Smalls writings the tradition of the Country and opinions of the people generally in this neighbourhood all agree in Supposing that a great battle was] fought at Meralsford and extended up the river as far as Burnside they build their Supposition on the fact of Such a numerous quantity of human bones Urns Coffins and other implements of war being found at different periods in and about the locality named |
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Plan 16A Trace 6 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Site of cairn - Col [Colonel] Miller has not noticed this cairn in his Archaeologia Scotica
Note "Within a recent period, the west portion
of this parish is said to have Contained numerous Cairns, imagined to be
relics of Druidical Superstition. Within the memory of the present generation,
there also existed Several barrows and tumuli, with human bones, Ashes, and warlike instruments"
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CRAIGS |
Craigs
Craigs
Craigs |
Mr Archibald Ireland
Estate Map
Mr William Blythe |
016 |
[Situation] 1½ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
A narrow strip of rough ground and Furze extending in a NE [North East] direction from the Yellow Hill Road about 27 chs. [chains] |
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CRAIGS WELL |
Craig Well |
Mr Archibald Ireland
Estate Map |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
A well or Spring Situated about the Centre of the Craigs. |
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YELLOWHILL ROAD |
Yellowhill Road
Yellowhill Road
Yellowhill Road |
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr William Blythe
Mr Gilmour |
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[Situation] Passing the East side of Yellow Hill
An old road extending in a NNW [North North West] direction from Burngrange in direction of Perth it is now so choked up with furze and other rubbish that it is almost impassible |
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YELLOW HILL |
Yellow Hill
Yellow Hill
Yellow Hill
Yellow Hill |
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr William Blythe
Mr Reddie
Mr A Walsh |
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[Situation] 1⅞ Miles W. [West] of Edentown
A hill on the west side of Yellowhill road the Southern Side of which is furzy and steep having Whinstone Quarries at the East and West ends. This name applies to the Trig [Trigonometrical] Station also Styled by the Surveyor [of] Carmore. The hill is in the farms of Carmore and Bannety and known by the respective tenants as the Yellow Hill and by the neighbourhood generally |
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Plan 16A Trace 6 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Criags Well - See Craigs above from which the well have taken this name D.K. |
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GLENEDEN MILL (Starch) |
Gleneden Mill (Starch)
Gleneden Mill (Starch)
Gleneden Mill (Starch) |
Mr Peter Hay
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr Gilmour |
016 |
[Situation] ⅞ Mile S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A Starch Mill the Machinery of which is worked by Water occupied by Mr Peter Hay |
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WESTFIELD OF EDENSHEAD |
Westfield of Edenshead
Westfield of Edenshead
Westfield of Edenshead |
Mr Gilmour
Mr Archibald Ireland
Smalls Antiquities |
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[Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Edentown
Three dwelling houses on the South Side of the turnpike road between Strathmiglo and Kinross they have received their name from the Circumstance of their being Situated in the West field of the lands of Edenshead, the occupier of the Starch Mill resides in the Southermost house and names it Gleneden Cottage but the name supplied is the popular one |
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MASONHALL |
Masonhall
Masonhall
Masonhall |
Mr Peter Hay
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 1⅛ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A Cottage house one story high with Small garden adjoining occupied by poor people |
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Plan 16A Trace 7 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
County Map
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr J Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 1⅜ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A small village at the junction of the River Eden and Carmore Burn where the Turnpike road from Strathmiglo to Kinross intersects the boundary between the Counties of Kinross & Fife there is a Schoolhouse in this village and a small grocers shop |
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SCHOOL |
School
School
School |
Mr J Ireland
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] In Burnside village
A Schoolhouse erected by general Subscription in or about the year 1837 at present there is not a teacher but one is engaged and expected to arrive in a short time there is not any Regular Salary for the teacher |
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GLEN BURN |
Glen Burn
Glen Burn
Glen Burn |
Doctor McKelvie
Mr J Ireland
Mr Todd |
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[Situation] having its influx with the River Eden at Masonhall
A stream of water which has its source between the West Lomond & Bishop Hill flowing through Glenvale in an Easterly direction thence in a Northerly direction to its Junction with the River Eden |
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Plan 16A Trace 7 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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WESTFIELD OF PITLOCHIE |
Westfield of Pitlochie
Westfield of Pitlochie
Westfield of Pitlochie
West Pitlochie |
Smalls Antiquities
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe
County Map |
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[Situation] ⅞ Mile W. [West] of Edentown
A Substantial Stone dwelling house with farm yard adjoining the property of Mr William Gilmour |
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn (Site of) |
Smalls Antiquitites
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Strachan
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] 1⅞ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
There is not any doubt that a Cairn existed here in former times the farmer on whose land it is or was informed me that it is surprising, it bears such Crops Considering the quantity of Small Stones yet remaining underneath the surface and he further States that when the Crops are pretty well up the Site of the Cairn can easily be distinguished from the peculiar Color of grass Oats etc as the Case may be. Doctor Small Considers that the dead were burnt here. |
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Plan 16A Trace 7 Parish of Strathmiglo
Archaelogia Scotica by Col [Colonel] Miller p [page] 44
"Still further West at H a very fine
Cairn Stood it was sunk 5 or 6 feet
under ground and raised about 4
feet above it Many burnt bones
were found in it and Some Urns
of Superior Workmanship"
Note: Mr William Gilmour and John Strachan States that Stone Coffins human bones and Urns were found in and about the Site of this Cairn.
Note: This (Cairn, Site of) is Situated N.W. [North West] of the Westfield of Edenshead about 12 chains and about 750 links on the north side of the Turnpike Road between Strathmiglo & KInross |
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EDENTOWN |
Edenshead
Edenshead
Edenshead
Edentown
Edenshead or Gateside |
County Map
Mr William Blyth
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Feu Disposition
Mr J Strachan, Feuar
Mr J Hendry, Feuar
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] 5 Chains N.W. [North West] of Gateside
A modern Village on the North Side of the Turnpike road adjoining Gateside it Contains Several houses principally one Story high with neat gardens attached it also Contains a church UP [United Presbyterian] Manse School and Receiving or Sub Letter office |
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U.P. CHURCH |
Church U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Church U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] In the village of Edentown
A plain Stone building erected in the year 1825 Containing about 270 Sittings none of which are free the present Minister is the Rev Charles Milne |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] In the village of Edentown
A neat dwelling house with gardens adjoining and in rear of the Church occupied at present by the Rev [Reverend] Charles Milne |
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DRYSIDE ROAD |
Dryside Road
Dryside Road
Dryside Road |
Mr J Ireland
Mr W Gilmour
Mr J Strachan |
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[Situation] Passing between Easter Upper Urquhart and Wester Upper Urquhart
An old road formerly a thoroughfare between Kinneswood and Falkland now disused it derives its name from the nature of the soil and situation
Note: The name is only applicable to the portion of road on Plan 16A Signed JC. |
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Edentown - Since writing this description I accidentally found out that Edentown is the Correct name of this village I inspected the Title deeds or Feu disposition in the possession of John Strachan Feuar and it is distinctly stated that Edenstown is the name and moreover it is registered as Such in the Court of Session. The village is of modern date namely building Commenced about the year 1824 |
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BANNETY MILL (Flour) |
Bannety Mill (Flour)
Bannety Mill (Flour)
Bannety Mill (Flour)
Bannotty Mill |
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe
Johnstons Co [County] Map |
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[Situation] ¼ Mile S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A large flour Mill with farm yard and dwelling house adjoining on the North Side of the River Eden occupied by Mr George Swan |
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DOVENSDEN |
Dovensden
Dovensden
Dovensden |
Mr James Nelson Miller
Mr George Swan
Mr J Ireland |
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[Situation] ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A cottage house occupied by the Miller of Bannety Mill it is about 6 chains NW [North West] of Mill |
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MILL DAM |
Mill Dam
Mill Dam |
Mr J Nelson
Mr George Swan |
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[Situation] ⅝ Mile S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A small dam or Reservoir on the North Side of the River Eden which Supplies and works the Machinery of Bannety Mill |
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SAW MILL |
Saw Mill
Saw Mill
Saw Mill |
Mr J Hendry
Mr William Blythe
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne |
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[Situation] In the village of Edentown
A small building used as a Saw Mill by the occupier Mr John Henry it is worked by Water power the Supply of which is Conveyed under ground from the Morton Water or Burn |
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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LAPPIE BURN |
Lappie Burn
Lappie Burn
Lappie Burn |
Mr Archibald Ireland
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] Having its influx with the River Eden near Dovensden
A small stream flowing in a Northerly direction it Separates the farms of Laceston and Lappie from the Sheet line to its junction with the River Eden on plan 16A |
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn (Site of) |
Archaeologia Scotica
Smalls Antiquities
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 15 Chains N. [North] of Edentown
The Site of this Cairn is about 14 chs. [chains] NE [North East] from Nether Pitlochie its site was pointed out by Mr William Blythe the resident tenant.
In Smalls Antiquities page
"82 it is stated that when this was
opened a good many years ago there
were found Several rude Stone Coffins
full of burnt ashes pieces of bones
Some beads etc. The beads were
Considerably large of a yellowish
Amber and Some of a blackish
Color which I suppose had belonged
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: Site of Cairn - In page 43 Archaeologia Scotica by Col [Colonel] Miller it is stated
"Farther west at G a vast Cairn Stood until
about 42 years ago and there the last Stand
of the Caledonians in a body seems to have been
made. Upon Removing this Cairn many bones were
found and great quantities of Iron Many of
the pieces very small So as to be called Knives
and forks by the workmen.
"Great numbers of beads were
also found in this Cairn and distributed about
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SCHOOL |
School Boys & Girls |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Mr Alexander Scott
Mr William Blythe |
016 |
[Situation] In the village of Edentown
A portion of a dwelling house Converted into a School for the instruction of boys and girls the average number of Scholars at present is about 30 who pays a weekly Sum there is not a fixed salary for the teacher whose name is Alexander Scott |
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POST OFFICE |
Receiving Letter Office
Receiving Letter Office
Receiving Letter Office |
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Mr William Blythe
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] In the village of Edentown
A Receiving letter office and public house occupied by Mr John Cooke. there is one delivery of letters daily the Mails arrive about ½ past 2 and depart at a ¼ to 8 PM. [7.45pm]. The Seal or Stamp of the Post Office Dept [Department] is marked Gateside which is evidently wrong as no part of Gateside is on the West Side of the Morton Burn |
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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EASTER NETHER URQUHART |
Easter Nether Urquhart
Easter Nether Urquhart
Easter Nether Urquhart |
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] ⅜ Mile S.E. [South East] of Edentown
A Stone dwelling house two Stories high with farm yard adjoining occupied by Mr Walter Heggie |
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WESTER NETHER URQUHART |
Wester Nether Urquhart
Wester Nether Urquhart
Wester Nether Urquhart |
Mr Walter Heggie
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] ½ Mile SS.E. [South South East] of Edentown
This dwelling house and farm yard is adjoining to Easter Nether Urquhart and is the property of and occupied by Mr Richard Staner |
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LACESTON |
Laceston
Laceston
Laceston
Laceston
Lancestoun
Lanceston |
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour
Revd. [Reverend] Charles Milne
Co. [County] Directory
County Map
Parish Rental dated 1777 |
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[Situation] ⅝ Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Edentown
A plain Stone dwellinghouse with Out offices adjoining having gardens and a small portion of Ornamental ground it is the property of and occupied by Mrs Scott
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Plan 16 A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn Site of
Cairn Site of |
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Mr Richard Staner |
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[Situation] ⅞ Mile S. [South] of Edentown
The Site of this Cairn was pointed out by Mr Richard Staner who is the Owner & occupier of the land in which it is situated Doctor Small is of opinion that the Roman Army halted here and States thus
"At this Cairn
the Romans Seemed to have formed
an obtuse angle turning a little to
the left and Marching due east
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: In page 41 Archaeologia Scotica Col [Colonel] Miller Seems to differ with the above named Authority, whereas Doctor Small is of opinion that the Romans Marched by this Cairn Col [Colonel] Miller states
"The Caledonians appears to one to
have descended from their position
as I have already Stated, by the Hoglayers And through the fields of Urquhart toward
Merlsford. Agricola if we may judge
from the Shortness of his speech seems to have
lost no time in descending from his Camp
at Pitlour to meet the enemy."
Putting aside the difference of opinion Stated in this page one thing is Certain that a Cairn existed where pointed out by Mr Staner but whether of Roman or Caledonian origin is now probably impossible to determine It is south of Laceston about 25 ch [chains] on the North side of and adjoining the road between Kinneswood and Strathmiglo |
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BRIDGE |
Bridge (County)
Bridge (County) |
Mr W Staner
Mr J Ireland
Mr J Strachan |
016 |
[Situation] 15 Chains S. [South] of Edentown
A Substantial bridge of One Arch across the River Eden it originally was built by Subscription, but now in the hands of the County Authorities the road on which it is Situated East of the turnpike road at the West end of Edentown extending in a Southerly direction to Dryside Road. the road in question is on the Statute labour list |
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Plan 16A Trace 8 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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COWIEFAULD |
Cowiefauld
Cowiefauld
Cowiefauld
Cowfold |
Mr W Gilmour
Mr H Cheap
Mr J Ireland
County Map |
016 |
[Situation] ¾ Mile N.E by E. [North East by East] of Edentown
A few Cottages one Story high on the South Side of the Turnpike road between Strathmiglo and Kinross they are also about 17 chains NN [North North] West of Meralsford the Supposed Scene of Battle between the Romans & Caledonians |
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BARLEY MILL |
Barley Mill
Barley Mill
Barley Mill |
Mr J Ireland
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] ⅝ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
An old Mill now going to Ruin with dwelling house adjoining on the North Side of the River Eden Some years ago when the Mill was worked it was principally barley which was ground |
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Plan 16A Trace 9 Parish of Strathmiglo
Note: It may be as well to mention that on the County Map of Fife & Kinross the name Tarfdivist appears near Meralsford on making enquiry it appears that near the Barley Mill peat or the Turf Surface used to be Cut for Roofing houses hence Turf Divit Corrupted to Tarf Divist the name is now unknown |
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EASTER UPPER URQUHART |
Easter Upper Urquhart
Easter Upper Urquhart
Easter Upper Urquhart |
Mr John Ireland
Mr John Blythe
Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile S.E. [South East] of Edentown
A plain Stone building two Stories high with plantation adjoining occupied by Mr John Blythe. This dwelling house is adjoining the residence and farmSteading of Mr John Ireland and each is distinguished by Easter & Wester added to Upper Urquhart |
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EDENSBANK |
Edensbank
Edensbank
Edensbank |
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe
Mr John Ireland |
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[Situation] ⅜ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
An extensive Collection of buildings Some of Which are in ruins the whole apparently going to decay formerly the premises were used as a Spinning Mill and previous to it being uninhabited was converted into a distillery & Brewery no part of the premises are now inhabited |
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Plan 16A Trace 9 Parish of Strathmiglo |
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GATESIDE HOUSE |
Gateside House
Gateside House
Gateside House |
Mr William Gilmour
Mr John Ireland
Mr William Blythe |
016 |
[Situation] 15 Chains E. [East] of Edentown
A Stone building two Stories high with ornamental ground and farm yard adjoining the property of and occupied by Mr William Gilmour |
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EDENSHEAD HOUSE |
Edenshead House
Edenshead House
Edenshead House |
Mr William Gilmour
Miss Patten
Mr William Blythe |
016 |
[Situation] 10 Chains S.E. [South East] of Edentown
A Substantial Stone building two Stories high with gardens and ornamental ground the property of the Trustees of the late Mr Philps at present occupied by Miss Patten this house was formerly in the Castellated Style of Architecture & belonged to the Douglas family there is a fine old tree immediately South of the house. The house and part of the ground adjoining is supposed by Doctor Small to have been a Roman encampment but cannot be Authenticated in this locality |
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GATESIDE |
Gateside
Gateside
Gateside
Gateside
Chapelton of the Virgin |
County Map
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe
Estate Map
Smalls Antiquities |
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[Situation] 5 Chains S.E. [South East] of Edentown
An old village on the South Side of the Turnpike road between Strathmiglo and Kinross on the East Side of the Morton Water or Burn a Romish Chapel is supposed to have been erected in this village and is born out in a great Measure by names of objects adjoining namely Chapel Den Chapel Well. According to Doctor Small in his appendix page 9 it is stated
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CHAPEL WELL |
Chapel Well
Chapel Well
Chapel Well |
Mr William Gilmour
Smalls Antiquities
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] About 11 Chains S.E. [South East] of Edentown
A small Spring well on the north side of the Mill Dam. Supposed to have been used in the days of popery as holy water and for other purposes when the building supposed to have been St. Marys chapel was in existence |
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CHAPEL DEN |
Chapel Den
Chapel Den
Chapel Den |
Smalls Antiquities
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] At Gateside
A Den or shallow glen between the village of Gateside and the River Eden it is planted with trees and the Morton Burn flows through it |
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MILL DAM |
Mill Dam
Mill Dam
Mill Dam |
Mr William Gilmour
Mr William Ireland
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] Near Edenshead Ho' [House]
The space whereon this Dam was filled with Water originally is now dry, Since the Distillery has been Closed up it is going to decay however it still bears the name |
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SITE OF A "CHAPEL" |
Chapel (Site of) |
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Mr William Gilmour |
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[Situation] In Gateside
That a Romish Chapel was established here previous to the Reformation there is little doubt the tradition of the Neighbourhood still keeps alive the Name Mr William Gilmour an old gentleman who is upwards of fourscore years old pointed out the Site as shewn on trace from what he had heard his father and Grandfather say on the subject. The village of Gateside was formerly Styled or Called the Chapelton of the Virgin which is in favor of a chapel being erected here. An old Manuscript plan of Antiquities which I seen today a chapel was marked in Gateside and written St. Mary's of Gytside |
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Note: Sir, chapel site of is merely written on trace if you Consider that St Mary ought to be added from the present Authorities have the Goodness to cause the alteration to be made in the office JM
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MERLSFORD |
Merlsford
Merlsford
Meralsford
Meralsford
Merlsford |
Full [Fullerton's] Gazetteer
Archaeologia Scotica
Smalls Antiquities
Mr William Gilmour
Prehistoric Annals of Scotland |
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[Situation] ⅞ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
The general opinion of this locality is that a great battle was fought in olden times at or about this place it is asserted by tradition that the Eden ran red with blood for 24 hours after the fight Caused by the numerous slain that fell on both sides of the River, the ford was called after the battle Marvellous Ford and subsequently Corrupted into Mearls Merls or Meralsford at present there is not a ford across this narrow river the Sides of the Eden on North & South are Steep and in places Sunk Walls at or about where this Sanguinary battle is said to have taken place That a battle was fought and that the banks of [continues on Page 40] |
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Note: Smalls Antiquities page 40 "The Slaughter here seems to have been so dreadful, that even after
the lapse of 17 Centuries the Common tradition of the Country bears, and
Seems to be as fresh in the Mouths of both old and young as though the
battle had been fought only a hundred years ago, - that after this battle
the River Eden ran red with blood for two days; which tradition being
So long kept, seems to be nearly as Marvellous as the Circumstance which
gave name to the ford viz [Namely] Merals or Marvelous Ford."
Note: "Archaeologia Scotica by the late Col [Colonel] Miller
"All that tradition says of it is that a great battle was fought there
and that the Eden ran with blood for 24 hours after, it is Called
the Battle of Merlsford which is a ford of the Eden about half
way between the two Armies. The river itself there is an inconsiderable
Stream except in floods and is accordingly not mentioned by the Historian namely Tacitus" |
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Note: "Among number relics belonging to the Same period
the dentated bronze ring figured here, from the Original
in the Museum of the Scottish Antiquaries, is worthy of some
note from the rarity of Such Objects in Britain. It was discovered
near Merlsford, on the River Eden, Fifeshire, and
closely corresponds to another example found in Suffolk,
and figured in the Archaeological Journal, where it is
remarked that Objects of this kind are frequently met
with in Continental Collections, but have rarely ever been found in this country."
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STANDING STONE |
Standing Stone
Druid's Temple
Druid's Temple |
Mr John Ireland
Mr William Gilmour
Smalls Antiquities
Archaeologia Scotica |
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[Situation] ½ Mile S.E. [South East] of Edentown
This Standing Stone is about 13 chains on the South Side of the River Eden opposite Edensbank but whether it is the remains of a druid's temple or set up to mark something relative to the battle Contested between the Romans & Caledonians according to Messrs. Miller & Small, it is difficult to determine it stands about 4 feet 10 inches high and its sides are about 2 feet broad
Page 43 Smalls Antiquities It is Stated in the description of Cairn North of it "This Cairn Stood a little north of an ancient Druids' Temple only one Stone now remaining out of ten of which it formerly Consisted."
Many of the inhabitants consider it to have been a druid's temple others disagree as to the origin of it the name Standing Stone has been written until decided by Capt [Captain] Bayly |
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Note: See attached paper JB
Note: In page 43 Archaeologia Scotica by Col [Colonel] Miller in his description of cairn referred to by Doctor Small
"A very fine Druid's temple Stood on the South
Side of it Consisting of seven very large Stones.
All these were blasted with powder and removed except the ½ of one of them which Still marks the Spot."
Note: Although the Authors quoted here differ in their account of the number of Stones they agree in the main point namely Calling it a Druids' Temple |
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Handwritten Letter:
Milnathort
9th Decr [December] 1854
Sir
I have made particular enquiry about the Standing Stone or Druids Temple and am of opinion that none of the living inhabitants can speak positively as to whether there were more than one Stone standing in their days. I am not aware from what source Col [Colonel] Miller has so minutely given the number of the Stones, nor do I believe that any person in the neighbourhood considers it to have been a Druids temple except some few who may have read the accounts published by Messrs Miller & Small, at [--] [continues on Page 41B]
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SITE OF CAIRN |
Cairn Site of
Cairn Site of |
Smalls Antiquities
Archaeologia Scotica |
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[Situation] ½ Mile S.E. [South East] of Edentown
This (Cairn Site of) is a little north of Standing Stone described on the other Side In page 43 Archaeologia Scotica
"Farther west at F a very large
Cairn Stood, Containing upwards
of two thousand Cart load of Stones.
Upon Removing it about 30 years
ago a pit Six feet long two
broad and of the Same depth
was found quite full of burnt
bones; and near it another two
feet square and two deep full
of the finest sand. An Urn
was also found near the
Surface of the Cairn full of bones"
Mr John Strachan living at present a Feuar in Edentown well recollects the Site of Cairn and he States that it had Several Coffins Urns human bones & turned up at various times at or about the site of this Cairn. |
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Note: Pages 42 & 43 Smalls Antiquities
"It must have been extremely bloody to the Romans; and
a great number of them must have fallen from the
immense number of the ashes of burnt bones found there
lying in large pits in the form of Stone Coffins, and Covered
with thin broad flags. There was also a very large
Cairn laid upon these and the proprietor lately told
me that when removing the Stones, besides the Ashes
already mentioned, there was also a pit of fine fine
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TUMULUS |
Tumulus
Tumuli
Tumulose |
Archaeoligia Scotica
Mr John Strachan
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Book of Instructions
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[Situation] ⅞ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
This tumulus or Cairn is South of the Pit of Sculls about 15 chs. [chains] it is a Circular mound planted with Fir fenced in with thorns it is about 66 feet in diameter and about 18 feet high having two long Stones lying on the top the Stones are about 5 feet long and about 18 inches broad on the Sides 4 in number meeting at a point thus [sketch]. They are Supposed to have been placed there by the late Col [Colonel] Miller!
In page 43 Archaeologia Scotica
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which I have dug into but found
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Note: P [Page] 75 Smalls antiquities
"The mound is evidently artificial and
raised about 4 feet above the level
of the brook, the earth being of a black
fattish like appearance on the Surface
but if any of the Stones are raised up
the earth below is the Color of burnt
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PIT OF SCULLS |
Pit of Sculls
Pit of Sculls
Pit of Sculls
Pit of Sculls
Pit of Sculls
Pit of Sculls
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Smalls Antiquities
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Mr William Gilmour Gateside
Mr A Ireland Bannety
Mr W Blythe Nether Pittochie
Mr J Christie Pitgarno |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
This name does not appear in any records that I have read except Smalls Antiquities. it is written on his plan of the battle field probably from the fact of Such quantities of human Sculls being found on the South bank of the river a little west of Meralsford. |
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Notes: This appears to be a name coined by Dr. [Doctor] Small and to which the authorities see our objection. they do not give it as popularly known. Think the insertion of a Statement like the following will be more explanatory and appropriate. JB
"A great quantity of human sculls and bones found here" JB
Page 45 Smalls Antiquities
"There are two pits of Sculls
which they seem to have thrown
in without even being at the
trouble of Collecting and burning them.
These two pits are a very little
in front of the entrenchment on
the Steep bank of the river and
may easily be perceived in the
eastern Corner of the wooded bank *
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remember to have heard that the man who took out
the Stones Came to so many Sculls that he became
absolutely terrified and went home and would
work no more at it. The other pit Seems never
yet to have been touched."
Page 43 Archaeologia Scotica
At C "a labourer employed by my father about 42 years
ago, in digging a ditch to fence a piece of planting
found so many Sculls and human bones that
he went away and left the work"
Col [Colonel] Miller & Doctor Small agree in shewing on their Respective plans the place where the Sculls were found.
I have Consulted the principle persons in the Neighbourhood about the name as given by Doctor Small none of whom Considers it objectionable. See Names. |
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[Handwritten letter]
MiIlnathort
9th Decr [December] 1854
Sir
In answer to your
remarks on the accompanying
name Sheet relating to the
Pit of Sculls, it is generally
believed in the Neighbourhood of
Meralsford that the freestone
Quarry marks the place,
where the Sculls were found the
object marked Whins on the NE
[North East] side of the quarry is
Supposed to be the other pit or place referred to by Mr Small.
The most respectable
inhabitants have been Consulted on
this matter by me but I cannot
elicit any further information.
The old inhabitants are well aware [continued on next page]
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that quantities of Sculls were found
in and about the quarry which
Corroborates Mr Smalls assertion
The intrenchment referred to
is not popularly known that Slope
or bank Sketched on trace 9 herewith forwarded extending from the Whins
in an easterly direction, is probably
of artificial origin and doubtless
was Connected with the battle fought
referred to by Col [Colonel] Miller & Mr Small,
aided by my inquiries and what the
above named gentlemen have written
on the matter, together with the peculiar
appearance of the ground and Slope I was
induced to shew the object on the trace named
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SITE OF TUMULUS |
Barrow |
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Mr William Ireland |
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[Situation] ¾ Mile E. [East] of Edentown
This Barrow Site of is situated on the south Side of Meralsford about 4 chains it is on an elevated position having a steep bank or slope immediately on its north in and about this place numerous urns and ashes of burnt bones have been found at different periods. |
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Notes: The name "Tumulus" is more general and probably here better. It comprises either a Barrow, or Cairn, or mixture of Earth and Stone JB
Smalls Antiquities p 40
"The slaughter here seems
to have been dreadful, that even after
the lapseof 1700 years the Common
tradition of the Country hears - and seems
to be as fresh in the mouths of both old and young as though the battle had only been fought a 100 years ago"
Messrs Gilmour Shepherd and William Doo Recollects the site of this Barrow well they have often seen many Relics of Antiquity and battle Such as Urns Coffins Sculls flint arrows bits of Spear heads, beads etc in and about this place |
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SITE OF THIMBLE HALL |
Thimble Hall Site of
Thimble Hall Site of
Thimble Hall Site of |
Mr Davison
Mr Gilmour
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[Situation] Better than ¼ Mile S.E. [South East] of Edentown
The house or houses which were known as written in this page were Cottars dwellings removed about 20 years ago, the name is supposed to have derived from a Tailor and family who occupied one of them.
As the name appears on Mr Smalls plan of the Battle ground the Site is shewn, it was pointed out by Mr William Davison, who helped or assisted to pull them down that such a building or buildings existed and named as given in this page there is not a shadow of doubt. |
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AN URN CONTAINING HUMAN BONES FOUND HERE |
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About 18 Chains South of Thimbles Hall, in a field he can oversee, Urns found by John Strachan who also pointed the spot out in which it was found J.H. |
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PARISH of ARNGASK
Index
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Arngask -- 51
Balvaird Smithy -- 54
Blindwell -- 54
Mill Dam -- 53
Newton of Balcanquhal -- 53
Old Fargie Cottages -- 54
Summerfield -- 54 |
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ARNGASK |
Ph [Parish] of Arngask
Ph [Parish] of Arngask
Ph [Parish] of Arngask
Ph [Parish] of Arngask |
Full. [Fullerton's] Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Oliver & Boyds Almanac
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] In the three counties of Perth Fife & Kinross
"A parish lying in the three Counties
of Perth, Kinross, and Fife. It is
nearly of a circular form, and about
4 miles in diameter; and is bounded
by the parishes of Strahmiglo, Abernethy, Dron, Forgandenny, Forteviot, and Orwell" Full [Fullerton's] Gazetteer |
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Parish of Arngask
Note: There is no portion of any parish belonging to Fifeshire Situated within the parish of Arngask D.K. |
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NEWTON OF BALCANQUHAL |
Newton of Balcanquhal
Newton of Balcanquhal
Newton of Balcanquhal
Newton of Balcanquhal |
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart
Mr William Blythe
Mr D Anderson |
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[Situation] 1⅝ miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A village or district about 30 chains long numbering eight dwelling houses extending from the West Sheet line to Blindwell the occupants are chiefly Small farmers |
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MILL DAM |
Mill Dam
Mill Dam
Mill Dam |
Mr D Anderson
Mr G Rumzie
Mr Bogie |
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[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A small Dam or Reservoir the water of which is Conveyed to a thrashing mill the machinery is worked by water power |
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OLD FARGIE COTTAGES |
Old Fargie Cottages
Old Fargie Cottages
Old Fargie Cottages |
Donald McDougal
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
Two Cottages with Small garden adjoining occupied by labourers the property of Mr J Bogie |
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BALVAIRD SMITHY |
Balvaird Smithy
Balvaird Smithy
Balvaird Smithy |
Mr A Taylor
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Flockhart |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles N.W. of Edentown
A Smithy and dwelling house on the West Side of the road to Perth occupied by Andrew Taylor |
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SUMMERFIELD |
Summerfield
Summerfield
Summerfield |
Mr David Anderson
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart |
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[Situation] 1⅝Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A Stone dwelling house with Small Shrubbery and gardens belonging thereto the property of Mrs Skinner and Occupied by Mr David Anderson |
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BLINDWELL |
Blindwell
Blindwell
Blindwell |
Mr David Anderson
Mr J Flockhart
Mr J Bogie |
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[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. [North West] Edentown
A dwelling house two stories high occupied by Mr George Rumzie it is situated at NE [North East] end of Newton of Balcanquhal and forms part of that village or district the name is derived from a well which is in the interior of the house |
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Parish of Abernethy
[Column 1]
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Abernethy -- 57
Balvaird -- 60
Balvaird Castle -- 60
Craigour -- 60
Camp -- 61
Mill Burn -- 59
Millden Road -- 59
Mill Den -- 59
Site of Terraces -- 62 |
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ABERNETHY |
Ph [Parish] of Abernethy
Ph [Parish] of Abernethy
Ph [Parish] of Abernethy
Ph [Parish] of Abernethy |
Full [Fullerton's] Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnstons Co [County] Map
Oliver & Boyds Almanac |
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[Situation] In the Counties of Fife & Perth
A parish partly and chiefly in Perthshire, and partly in Fifeshire; bounded on the north by the Earn river, which Separates it from the parishes of Dunbarn and Rhind, and by the estuary of the Tay; on the East and South by Fifeshire and on the West by the parishes of Dron and Dunbarn. This parish is of an irregular figure. It extends from East to West about 4 miles; and from North to South, in some places nearly 5. The Surface is uneven; a considerable part is hilly, and belongs to that ridge of hills called the Ochills".
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn
Mill Burn
Mill Burn |
Mr J Flockhart
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Bogie |
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[Situation] Passing the South Side of Balvaird Castle
A small burn flowing in a westerly from the Sheet line East of Balvarid Castle to the Turnpike road from thence it runs alongside of the road in a northerly direction to the Sheet line |
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MILLDEN ROAD |
Millden Road
Millden Road
Millden Road |
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] Passing thro Mill Den
A narrow Cart Road leading from the Turnpike road between Gateside & Perth to the farm of Meikle Bean |
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MILL DEN |
Mill Den
Mill Den
Mill Den |
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart
Mr William Blythe |
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[Situation] 1⅞ Mile N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A steep den or Ravine on the North side of Mill Den road it is interspersed at its South end with trees and brambles and the remainder with furze & Stones the name of this Den the Road & burn above described derives their names from an old mill which formerly Stood at the western end of the Mill Den Road at its junction with Mill Burn. |
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CRAIGOUR |
Craigour
Craigour
Craigour |
Mr J Bogie
Mr William Blythe
Mr J Flockhart |
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[Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
A hill having a Trigonometrical Station about 25 Chains North of Balvaird, the inclosure wherein the Station was erected also bears the Same name |
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BALVAIRD |
Balvaird
Balvaird
Balvaird |
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart
Mr William Blythe |
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BALVAIRD CASTLE |
Balvaird Castle
Balvaird Castle
Balvaird Castle
Balvaird Castle |
County Map
Mr J Bogie
Mr J Flockhart
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown
An old Castle situated about 20 Chains East of the road between Gateside and Perth, a portion of it is in ruin, from its appearance together with Some old trees Scattered about it the Visitor might Conclude that in former times it was a Residence or Strong hold of importance, a portion of this building is now occupied by David Murray who is in charge |
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Plan 16A Trace 1 Parish of Abernethy
Note: "Ruin" to be written in the part in Description DK
Note: Bal - The initial Syllable of a great many names of places in Scotland Jameson
Note: "Balvaird Castle belonged
to the Murrays in the Reign
of Robert ll now the property
of the Earl of Mansfield"
Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer & Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Note: Balvaird an old well built castle belonging to the Murrays since time of Reg. [Regent] Robert ll and is now the heritage of the Viscount of Stormont the local representative of the Murrays of Balvaird.
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Fort CAMP (Supposed Roman) |
Fort
Fort
Fort
Fort
Roman Fort |
Mr Skein
Mr Troup
Mr Skinner
Mr Howden
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[Situation] 1⅞ Mile N.E. of Edentown
Leighton's His [History] of Fife
"On the Summit of a hill immediately
behind Pitlour and in this parish, are
the remains of an Ancient Fort, Called the
Roman Camp which Col [Colonel] Miller in his
essay Supposed to have been occupied
by the Roman Army previous to the great
battle fought in the plain below. The
Sides of this hill except on the N.E. [North East] where
it is Connected with the general range
of the Ochills are Steep and it rises
about 400 feet from the base, the
Summit is surrounded by a chain of
rocks upwards of 300 yds [yards] in Circumference
which forms a sort of natural Citadel and
is still called the Fort "
Smalls Antiquities pages 187. 188
"The popular tradition of the Country makes it a Roman Camp
at least it generally goes by that name
but it is by no means as Correct as if they
had called it a Roman Fort which
it obviously seems to have been" |
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Plan 16 A Trace 5 Parish of Abernethy 61
Note: See Next Page for more information
Note: See Name book for Plan 16 B.
Note: On page 37 Archaeologia Scotica
"In the camp at Pitlour which is Still called the
Roman Camp although very little of it remains.
The hill upon which it lies stands on the South side
and forms part of the Ochil range to which it
is joined on the N.E. [North East]. The Summit is
Surrounded by a chain of rocks upwards of 300
yards in Circumference which forms a sort of
Citadel and is still called the Fort"
Note: The terraces mentioned by Col [Colonel] Miller below the Summit facing the Lomond Hill are not now traceable I minutely examlned the ground but could not discover any trace of them J.H |
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SITE OF TERRACES |
Site of Terraces
Site of Terraces
Site of Terraces |
P.G. Skene Esqr.
Mr Roger Tailor
Mr Archer Forester |
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[Situation] 1⅞ Miles N.E. [North East] of Edentown
"On the S.W. [South West] side of the hill
which has been originally
very steep, and is pretty much
So yet, though it has been obliged
to yield a good deal of to the all
Conquering plough, there was
till about 20 years ago a considerable
number of curious terraces, evidently
Artificially made along the side
of this hill which appeared to have
been once Occupied as encampments"
Small's Roman Antiquities Page 187.0
"The Site of these terraces has been pointed
out by Mr Archer by the desire of P.G. Skene Esq. of Pitlour"
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[Continued from page 61]
"An upper Stone of a querne, now preserved in the museum
of the Scottish Antiquaries, was discovered in 1825, along
with the remains of an Iron Sword, in digging on the
Summit of a hill Called the Camp, near Pitlour houses, Fifeshire.
The type in which the upper Stone is funnel Shaped, with radiating
grooves from the Centre perforation, is believed to be the portable
hand mill of the Roman Soldiers. It is engraved as such
in Stewarts Caledonia Romanae."
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Parish of Orwell
Index
Names of objects -- Pages
Parish of Orwell -- 66*
Beatie Burn -- 65
Carmore Burn -- 65
Cuthill -- 65
Cuthil Moor Wood -- 66
Great North Road -- 65 |
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CARMORE BURN |
Carmore Burn
Carmore Burn
Carmore Burn
Carmore or Chapshatt Burn |
Mr A Ireland
Mr Reddie
Mr James Ireland
Estate Map |
016 |
[Situation] Passing the Side of Romantic Well
A small stream or burn flowing in an Easterly and SE [South Easterly] direction from the farm of Carmore to Burnside from Burnside it is named the River Eden to the German Ocean |
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CUTHILL |
Cuthill
Cuthill
Cuthill |
Mr John Reddie
Mr A Ireland
Mr J Bogie |
016 |
[Situation] 1⅞ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A substantial Stone dwelling house two Stories high with extensive farm yard attached occupied by Mr John Reddie |
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BEATIE BURN |
Beattie Burn
Beattie Burn
Beattie Burn
Beatie Burn
Beatie Burn
Beatie Burn
Beatie Burn |
Mr John Reddie
Mr A Ireland
Mr William Blythe
Bells Co [County] Map
Mr. Christie
Mr. Reddie
Mr. Baird |
016 |
[Situation] Passing the N. [North] side of Cuthilmore Wood
A small stream of water flowing in an easterly direction thro the South part of Cuthil farm |
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GREAT NORTH ROAD |
Great North Road |
Road Schedule
Mr A Ireland
Mr J Reddie |
016 |
A broad Macadamised road in good repair leading from Queens ferry to Perth it is also a turnpike road. A branch of this road extends from Burntisland to Cowdenbeath |
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Plan 16A Trace 6 Parish of Orwell
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CUTHIL MOOR WOOD |
Cuthill Muir Wood
Cuthill Muir Wood
Cuthill Muir Wood
Cuthil Moor
Cuthil Moor
Cuthil Moor
Cuthil Moor
Cuthil Moor
Colliston Plantation
Colliston Plantation |
Mr J Reddie
Mr A Ireland
Mr R Gow
Bells Co [County] Map
Old Plan
Mr Reddie
Mr Simpson
Mr Christie
Mr Simpson
Mr Baird |
016 |
[Situation] About 2½ Miles S.W. [South West] of Edentown
A portion of Cuthil Muir Wood is on this plan previous to the Muir being planted it was a Commonty belonging to the respective proprietors having lands adjoining. Since the date of the Inclosure Act it has been chiefly planted and is known as Cuthil Muir Wood |
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ORWELL |
Ph [Parish] of Orwell |
Plan 16C |
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[Situation] In the Co. [County] of Kinross
For the descriptive remarks of this parish see Name book for Plan 16C |
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Parish of Orwell Plan 16A Trace 6 Parish of Orwell
Note: Cuthil Moor Wood - See Name book for Plan 16C
[Signed] John Bayly Capt [Captain] RE [Royal Engineers] 7 Dec [December] 1854 |
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