Fife and Kinross-shire volume 27

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Fife and Kinross-shire OS Name Books, 1853-1855
  4. Fife and Kinross-shire volume 27
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/13/27/1 1 [Index Page] PARISH OF STRATHMIGLO 16B Names of Objects.... Page Parish of Strathmiglo -- 41 Bankwell Quarry -- 12 Bankwell Bridge -- 20 Bellfield -- 20 Bank Well -- 21 Bleachfield -- 24 Burnside -- 32 Barraway Burn -- 33 Barrington -- 38 Carston Mill -- 4 Carston Tower -- 7 Cairneyflappet Castle -- 14 Cash Feus -- 18 Church -- 21 Court Knowe -- 26 Cairn -- 29 Craigen Gaw -- 30 Cash -- 32 California -- 38 Drumdreel Wood -- 15 Drumdreel Quarry -- 23 Eastmill Bridge -- 11 Eden Cottage -- 18 East Back Dykes -- 19 Easter Cash -- 32 East Mill -- 36 Few Bridge -- 11 Free Church -- 22 Friarsmill -- 33 Glebe -- 9 Gas Works -- 10 Gornogove -- 34 High Street -- 10 Infant School -- 18 Jamaica -- 34 Kirklands -- 8 Kirk Wynd -- 13 Kirk Yard Well -- 19 Longcraig Quarries -- 4 Mansfield -- 11 Manse -- 19 Manse -- 22 Moat (site of) -- 23 Post Office -- 25 Pitlour House -- 33 River Eden -- 9 R.P. Church -- 24 Site of Cross -- 3 Site of Tolbooth -- 3 Stedmoreland -- 8 School -- 10 Site of Cash Tower -- 12 Subscription School -- 13 Stocks Wynd -- 13 Skene Street -- 31 Strathmiglo -- 35 Site of St. Martins Church -- 37 Stratheden -- 40 Town House -- 16 Templelands -- 17 The Cottown -- 17 Town Green -- 25 Urns Found Here -- 32 Wilkie's Quarry -- 7 Wester Cash -- 12 Westbank -- 18 West Back Dykes -- 20 West Lomond -- 30 West Mill -- 31 Willandale Plantation -- 34 West Bridge -- 39 Weaving Factory -- 39 Pitlour Park -- 40 Sandygates -- 41
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OS1/13/27/3 Site of CROSS [Strathmiglo] Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross Plan of Town. Mr. Troup. Mr. William Reid. 016 [situation] In the Town of Strathmiglo. This name applies to the site of A Cross which formerly stood in front of the old Tolbooth in Strathmiglo. There is nothing of any interest connected with it. It was removed at the same time with the Tolbooth.
OS1/13/27/3 Site of TOLBOOTH [Strathmiglo] Site of Tolbooth Site of Tolbooth Site of Tolbooth Plan of Town. Mr. Troup. Mr. William Reid. 016 [situation] In the Town of Strathmiglo. This name applies to the site of the Tolbooth which previously stood a short distance West of the Kirk Wynd on the north side of the street, where the officials of the Burgh held their courts for the settlement of civil disputes and the punishment of smaller crimes & offences against the peace. Several of the court records are still in existence. In the front of this building stood a Cross - probably used as a place for publishing matter relating to the Burgh.
OS1/13/27/3 3 Strathmiglo Parish. [Note] "In front of the steeple (The Town House) are still seen - very well executed and in good preservation - the arms of the Lady Margaret Balfour of [Burleighs] the superior of the time, and immediately below them an old stone dial which formerly surmounted the Cross, and is said to have been the work of the last Roman Catholic priest of the parish: Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer." "By the Charters Granted to Strathmiglo, the feuars obtained the usual powers and privileges of burghs of barony of holding courts, exacting fines and customs to be applied to their ... .....[faded illeg] and the liberty of having and holding within the said burgh ane Tolbooth, and ane pair of Gallows, etc. Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer of Scotland.
OS1/13/27/4 LONGCRAIG QUARRIES (Limestone) Long Craigs. Longcraig Quarries Longcraig Quarries. Longcraig Quarries Longcraig Quarries Estate Plan. Mr. Howden. Mr. Bruce. Swan Plan 1815. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] 1 3/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A long range of Limestone Quarries on the North brow of the Lomond Hills - sand Stone is also procured here - the name also applies to the ledge of rocks running parallel to the Quarries.
OS1/13/27/4 CORSTON MILL (Corn) Corston Mill Corston Mill Corston Mill Courstoun Mill Mr. Skinner Mr. Troup. Mr. Reid. Leightons. Hist. [History] of Fife. 016 [situation] 3/4 miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Strathmiglo. A corn mill with farm house an offices situated on the north side of the Eden, by whose water the machiney is worked, a short distance west of this mill is Mearlsford where Colonel Miller supposes a great battle was fought between the Romans and the Scots. Although this may have been the case - still there is not sufficient [obscured] to warrant the site of the battle to appear on the Ordnance Plans.
OS1/13/27/4 Supposed Site of BATTLE OF MONS GRAMPIUS [sic] [Merlsford] Mearlsford. 016 a short distance west of this (Corston) mill is Mearlsford where Colonel Miller supposes a great battle was fought between the Romans and the Scots. Although this may have been the case - still there is not sufficient [obscured] to warrant the site of the battle to appear on the Ordnance Plans. "Without giving any opinion on the subject, we have given a short abstract of Colonel Millars paper on the battle of Mons Grampius and have shortly stated the grounds on which he conceives this Parish to have been its site. The...."
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OS1/13/27/5 Supposed Site of BATTLE OF MONS GRAMPIUS [sic] [Merlsford] Supposed Site of BATTLE OF MONS GRAMPIUS [sic] [Merlsford] 016 (contd) been long disputed, and in a previous part of this work we have given the generally received opinion on the subject. Certainly much might be said in favour of Colonel Millers view, and it is worthy of remark, that probably in no part of Scotland, and certainly in some of the places which have been suggested by others as the site of this great battle, has such evidence remained until modern times of a great struggle and dreadful carnage, as here. The question however is one not to be finally decided, and which must remain a Questio Vexata in the history of our country. Leighton's History of Fife" All the remains of antiquity mentioned as having been discovered on the site of this supposed battle - not coming on this plan will appear on the adjoined - 16A. I have made every inquiry respecting them and could obtain no information to the effect of any more being on this plan than what I have shown.
OS1/13/27/5 5 Strathmiglo Parish. [Note:] See Chalmers Caledonia Page 112. Vol I Foot note (0) et seq. "The site of this famous battle has been fought for in vain by antiquaries" [signed] JB Capt. R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/13/27/7 CORSTON TOWER (Ruins of) Corston Tower (in ruins) Corston Tower (in ruins) Corston Tower (in ruins) Corston Tower (in ruins) William Ballingall Esq. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Howden. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Strathmiglo. The ruins of a plain tower of considerable height, with the remains of a Pigeon house a few yards north, The Tower is in good preservation and has been repaired at the South West corner where it showed signs of falling. It stands upon the South bank of the Eden and originally belonged to the family of Ramsay. It is now the property of Mr. Balfour of Balbirnie. "The old tower of Corstoun, the residence of the early proprietors, still stands in ruins upon the south bank of the Miglo. In the 15th century this was the property of John Ramsay of Corstoun who was descended from the house of Carnock, one of the most ancient families of the name. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife p 190,191. Vol [Volume] II"
OS1/13/27/7 WILKIE'S QUARRY (Limestone) Wilkie's Quarry Wilkie's Quarry Wilkie's Quarry Swans Map. Mr. Howden. Mr. A. Gullens 016 [situation] 2 miles S.S.W. [South South West] of Strathmiglo. A limestone Quarry on the Lomond Hills, laid out by the [Comissioners] of Awards for the inhabitants of the Parish of Strathmiglo. It is little used owing to the quantity of earth necessary to be removed in order to obtain it.
OS1/13/27/7 7 PLan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note:] "On the banks of the Miglo (River Eden) is Corston the property of J. Balfour Esq. of Balbirnie. In the 15th century this was the property of John Ramsay of Corstoun who was descended from the house of Carnock, one of the most ancient families of the name. His son Sir John Ramsay of Courston was a great favourite with James III who knighted him and bestowed upon him the lordship of Bothwell in Lanarkshire. Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer of Scotland."
OS1/13/27/8 STEDMORELAND Stedmoreland Stedmoreland Stedmoreland Stedmoreland Stedmoreland Stedmoreland P.G. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skene. Mr. Senior. Map of Town. Lightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. 016 [situation] At the S.W. [South West] end of Strathmiglo. A portion of the village of Strathmiglo consisting of about 30 feus, and situated at West end of the Village. These Feus were anciently held of the Abbey of Balmerino, who where proprietors [here] and of a farm in the neighbourhood [on a] Hill called Friar's Mill. They are the property of P.G. Skene Esq. who holds them in Feu of Lady Crawford. "The name signifies the land of the town on the muir".
OS1/13/27/8 KIRKLANDS Kirklands Kirklands Kirklands Kirklands Kirklands Kirklands P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Map of Town. Leightons Hist [History] Fife. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. 016 [situation] At the E. [East] end of Strathmiglo. A portion of the east end of Strathmiglo called by this name. "The Kirklands, the suburb to the east of the own, and adjoining the Manse and gan. [obscured] is held in few of the Earl of Mansfield ...[obscured] proprietors of Balvaird, It appears to have been the site of the residences of the [provosts] prebendaries who served in the Collegiates during Catholic times. Leighton's Hist. [ History of Fife]"
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OS1/13/27/9 GLEBE [Strathmiglo] Glebe Glebe Glebe Mr. Skene. Plan of Village. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] At the east end of the village of Strathmiglo. A few acres of land at the east end of the village of Strathmiglo adjoining the church. The property of the minister of the established Church. It also forms a portion of the locality called the Kirklands.
OS1/13/27/9 RIVER EDEN River Eden River Eden River Eden River Eden River Eden River Eden Water of Miglo or Eden. Water of Miglo or Eden. Water of Miglo or Eden. Mr. Skene. Mr.Howden. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. Mr. Skinner. Fraser's Co. [County] Map. Mr. Todd. Plan of Strathmiglo. Mr. Senior. Strathmiglo. Mr Troup, Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] Running Easterly past the village of Strathmiglo. "The Eden. A small river in Fifeshire which takes its rise on the borders of Perthshire, in the Parish of Arngask, about 4 miles west of Strathmiglo and, taking a course due East, falls into the German Ocean at the Guard Bridge in the bay of St. Andrews, nearly 18 miles from its [source]. It receives many tributary streams from the Lomond Hills, and passes by the County Town of Cupar, It has a very level course from Cupar to the sea and might be made navigable to this point at no great expense. Full. Gazetteer". It is commonly called the Water of Miglo by the inhabitants of Strathmiglo and they say the town has derived its name from it. It is called the Eden from the village of Burnside to where it falls into the German Ocean.
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OS1/13/27/10 GAS WORKS [Strathmiglo] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Mr. Howden. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skene. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. A Gas manufactory in Strathmiglo seated on the River Eden. which supplies the twon and suburbs. with Gas at a moderate rate. the property of a Joint Stock Company.
OS1/13/27/10 SCHOOL [Strathmiglo] School (Endowed) School (Endowed) School (Endowed) School (Endowed) P.G. Skene Esq. Plan of Town. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Howden. 016 [situation] In the Village of Strathmiglo. The Parochial School, situated at the west end of the Village, the teacher has a good dwelling house [attached] with garden, the teacher has also the interest of some small sums mortified for the purpose of aiding in the education of the poor, and the maximum salary. Here all the usual branches of a plain education are well and cheaply taught
OS1/13/27/10 HIGH STREET [Strathmiglo] High Street High Street High Street Mr. Skene. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Town. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. The principal street of the village of Strathmiglo, extending east and west the extent of the village.
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OS1/13/27/11 EASTMILL BRIDGE Eastmill Bridge Eastmill Bridge Eastmill Bridge Eastmill Bridge P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Map of Town. 016 [situation] Near the E. [East] end of Strathmiglo. A good stone bridge of one arch over the River Eden near East Mills from which it takes its name. It is a Co. [County] Bridge.
OS1/13/27/11 FEU BRIDGE Feu Bridge Feu Bridge Feu Bridge P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Map of Town. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. A small bridge of two aches over the Eden or Miglo near the Gas Works, and on the road which connects Cash Feus with Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/11 MANSFIELD Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Map of Town In posession of P.G. Skene Esq. Pitlour House. 016 [situation] Near the East end of Strathmiglo. A neat and commodious dwelling on the east side of the road from Strathmiglo to Auchtermuchty, and distant only about 6 chains from the former place - it takes its name from the Earl of Mansefield.
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OS1/13/27/12 BANKWELL QUARRY (Sandstone) Bankwell Quarry, (Sandstone) Bankwell Quarry (Sandstone) Bankwell Quarry (Sandstone) Map of Town. Mr. Skinner. P.G. Skene Esq. 016 [situation] A short distance of Skene Street. A large and extensively worked [sandstone] Quarry in the vicinity of Strathmiglo used for building purposes. The stone is of a reddish colour.
OS1/13/27/12 WESTER CASH Wester Cash Wester Cash Wester Cash Map of Strathmiglo. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] About 10 chains S.E. [South East] of Cash Feus. A large steading with new and handsome dwelling, situated nearly at the east end of Cash Feus. The present steading occupies the [place] where Cash Tower formerly stood.
OS1/13/27/12 Site of CASH TOWER Cash Tower (site of) Cash Tower (site of) Cash Tower (site of) Cash Tower (site of) P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. 016 [situation] About 10 chains S.E. [South East] of Cash Feus. The site of a Tower where the Laird of Cash resided, previous to its [being] annexed to the Barony of Strathmiglo. There is nothing of interest connected with it.
OS1/13/27/12 12 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note] "The lands of Easter and Wester Cash, which lie S.East of Strathmiglo, formed for a considerable time a portion of that extensive Barony. Previous to coming into their possession, however, it had a separate proprietor, as the old tower where the laird resided stood upon the site of the present farm steading of Wester Cash. Tradition still speaks of the feuds which occurred between the Lairds of Cash and the Barony of Balweary; but the greater power, and for a time the better fortune of the latter family prevailed and Cash was [at] length added to their extensive possessions. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer."
OS1/13/27/13 SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Strathmiglo] Subscription School Subscription School Subscription School Subscription School P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Plan of Town. 016 [situation] At the N. [North] side of Strathmiglo. A small building at the north of the village erected by subscription of the inhabitants of Strathmiglo. The teacher has no other emoluments than the fees of the pupils.
OS1/13/27/13 KIRK WYND [Strathmiglo] Kirk Wynd Kirk Wynd Kirk Wynd P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. A small lane at the east end of Strathmiglo leading from the village to the Church from which it takes its name.
OS1/13/27/13 STOCKS WYND Stocks Wynd Stocks Wynd Stocks Wynd P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Village. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. A short back street in the village of Strathmiglo, at right angles to the High Street.
OS1/13/27/13 13 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. Note on page:- Wynd, An Alley. Jameson
OS1/13/27/14 CAIRNEYFLAPPEY CASTLE (Site of) Cairney Flappet Castle (site of) Cairney Flappet Castle (site of) Cairney Flappet Castle (site of) Cairney Flappet Castle (site of) Cairney Flappet Castle (site of) Strathmiglo Castle. Cairny-Flappet P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Plan of Town. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer of Scotland. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Sibbalds Fife & Kinross. 016 [situation] 1/4 mile East of Strathmiglo. The site of a Castle enclosed by a large square moat which may be easily traced at the present day supposed by the Gentlemen in the neighbourhood to have [been] built in the reign of James V. [5th] Leighton in his History of Fife says that "the Castle of Strathmiglo stood in the middle of an arable field, a short way east of the village and about 100 yards N.E [North East] of the farm steading of the East Mill of Strathmiglo, on what was called the lands of Cairney, or Wester Strathmiglo. [It] has now entirely disappeared. Not one stone of the building being left to mark its site. The remains of the large moat, however [which] surrounded it on all sides, though nearly [filled] up, sufficiently points out where it stood. It is said to have been erected in the reign [of] James V, [5th] who bestowed upon it rather unaccountably the name of Cairney Flappet from its having been very hurriedly erected. It belonged to the family of [Lesley of] Balweary - who took up their residence here, probably on account of its being [so near] the court of Falkland. In 1734 the Castle was removed and the stones taken away by the Burgesses of Strathmiglo to build the present steeple in front of the Town House.
OS1/13/27/14 14 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note:] "The Scots had a castle here which King James V called Cairny-flappit from its being very suddenly built. Sibbalds Fife & Kinross page 152."
OS1/13/27/15 DRUMDREEL WOOD Drumdreel Wood Drumdreel Wood Drumdreel Wood Drumdreel Wood Drumdriel Estate Plan 1808. Mr. Ballingall, Factor. Leightons Fife P.231 Vl II. Mr. Howden Mr. Howden 016 [situation] 1 3/8 miles S.S. by W. [South South by West] of Strathmiglo. A very large wood consisting chiefly of Fir. The northern part is however natural wood and is composed of Hazel and Oak, with a few firs. It is supposed in the neigbourhood to be a portion of the ancient forest of Falkland, in which the Scottish Kings so oten enjoyed the pleasures of the chase. The Southern part of this wood extends a considerable distance up the face of the Lomond Hills. Of the ancient forest of Falkland, in which the Scottish Kings so often enjoyed the pleasures of the chase, nothing now remains, except the natural wood at Drumdreel mentioned in the account of Strathmiglo. It had been carefully preserved as long as Falkland remained a Royal Residence but is probable that after the departure of James VI [6th] to England, less care had been taken of it. It was utterly destroyed, however in 1652, by Cromwell, who ordered the trees to be cut down, for the purpose of their being used in the construction of the fort he erected at Dundee. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife pp 231 Vol II.
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OS1/13/27/16 TOWN HOUSE [Strathmiglo] Town House Town House Town House Town House Plan of Town. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer of Scotland. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. A small building situated in (obscured) the centre of Strathmiglo, purchased in 1730 by the Burgesses of the Burgh of Strathmiglo to be used as a Town Hall or House, as it is called. About the year 1756, after the [superiority] had passed into the hands of the Lords [Balfour] of Burleigh, the Burgesses resigned their old Jail into the hands of the [superiors] and purchased the present town-house, [which] is smaller, but more in the centre of the [obscured]. Having obtained a right to the [stones] of the old castle of Strathmiglo (Cairn-Flappet) from the Superior, they, in 1734, erected in front of the Town Hall a handsome Steeple, consisting of [a] square Tower, terminating in an [obscured] balustrade and surmounted by [an] octagonal Spire 70 feet in height. Full. Gazetteer of S [Scotland] This building is used by the [Feuars] of Strathmiglo - at the present [time] and is also their property.
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OS1/13/27/17 TEMPLELANDS Templelands Templelands Templelands Templelands Templelands P.G. Skene Esq. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. Map of Town. Mr. Skinner. Leightons Fife. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. Two small Feus situated nearly in the centre of Strathmiglo, they originally belonged to the Knights Templars and after the suppression of that Order, they fell into the hands of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The eastmost Feuar is still held by his title to keep up the "Cross of St. John" on the most conspicuous part of the tenement, as the distinguishing mark between Templelands and Burgage Property". upon pain of forfeiture of the Feu without the necessity of any declaration or other process of law to that effect, "This small Temple tenement pays one shilling Scots of Feu duty to J.B. Gracie Esq. the superior of the Temple Lands in Fife. - Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife.
OS1/13/27/17 17 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note] "Templelands". The land which formerly belonged to the Knights Templars. Jameson.
OS1/13/27/18 CASH FEUS Cash Feus Cash Feus Cash Feus The Feus of Wester Castle. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Plan of Village. 016 [situation] E. [East] of Skene Street. Cash Feus form a street rather more than a quarter of a mile long, and consists of well built tradesmens [houses] also runs parallel to the River. The inhabitants are all engaged in weaving linen.
OS1/13/27/18 WESTBANK Westbank Westbank Westbank West Bank Plan of Town. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Leightons Fife. 016 [situation] S. [South] of Cash Feus. A small but handsome [cottage] in the Saxon syle, situated on rising ground south of Cash Feus.
OS1/13/27/18 EDEN COTTAGE Eden Cottage Eden Cottage Eden Cottage G. Skene Esq. Plan of Town. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] N. [North] side of Skene Street. A neat cottage situated on [the] southeast bank of the Eden near Skene street, from which river it takes its name.
OS1/13/27/18 INFANT SCHOOL [Strathmiglo] Infant School Infant School Infant School Mr. Troup, Strathmglo. Map of Town. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] At the East end of Strathmiglo. A good school room with [dwelling] for the teacher, where young children of both sex are instructed. It has [an] endowment but is patronised by [Mr.] Skene of Pitlour, at whose expense [it was] erected.
OS1/13/27/18 18 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note] "Few" [Feu] A possession held of a superior on payment of certain yearly rent. Jameson."
OS1/13/27/19 EAST BACK DYKES East Back Dykes East Back Dykes East Back Dykes East Back Dikes G.P. Skene Esq. Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Village. 016 [situation] On the North side of Strathmiglo. The continuation eastward of West Back Dykes. This lane runs east and west the whole extent of the village, & parallel to the principal street. Back Dykes is the general way it is written.
OS1/13/27/19 KIRK YARD WELL Kirk Yard Well Kirk Yard Well Kirk Yard Well Plan of Village. P.G. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] S. [South] side of Kirklands. A good well situated near the Church Yard from which it derives its name.
OS1/13/27/19 MANSE [parish, Strathmiglo] Manse Manse Manse Plan of Village. Patrick George Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] In the village of Strathmiglo. An excellent building on the west side of the church, occupied by the minister of the Established Church.
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OS1/13/27/19 Here is the first instance of the full name of the local Laird, Patrick George Skene often shown as George Patrick Skene or PG.
OS1/13/27/20 BANKWELL BRIDGE Bankwell Bridge Bankwell Bridge Bankwell Bridge G.P. Skene esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] On the S. [South] side of Strathmiglo. A small bridge of one arch over the River Eden, situated on the road which connects Cash Feus with Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/20 BELLFIELD Bellfield Bellfield Bellfield G.P. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] Nearly 1/2 mile N.E. by E [North East by East] of Strathmiglo. A few cottages on the public [road] from Strathmiglo to Falkland
OS1/13/27/20 WEST BACK DYKES West Back Dykes West Back Dykes West Back Dykes West Back Dikes G.P. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Plan of Village. 016 [situation] On the N. [North] side of Strathmiglo. A lane at the north side of [the] village of Strathmiglo. so called [incomplete]
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OS1/13/27/21 CHURCH [parish] Church Church Church P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Town. 016 [situation] At the E. [East] end of Strathmiglo. The Parish church of Srathmiglo is a very plain building erected in 1787 near the site of the original. It is considered to be very inconvenient as to internal accommodation. There is a good Manse adjoining - built about the same period. The Earl of Mansfield proprietor of Balvaird is the Patron.
OS1/13/27/21 BANK WELL Bank Well Bank Well Bank Well G.P. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] At the East end of Skene Street. A Well, used by the inhabitants of Skene Street so called from its being situated at the foot of rising ground. It gives its name to a Quarry in the vicinity.
OS1/13/27/21 21 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish.
OS1/13/27/22 MANSE [Free Church, Strathmiglo] Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Manse (Free Church) Mr. Skinner. Mr. Howden. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] 7 Chains N. [North] of the Free Church. A new and handsome building erected for the minister of the[Free] Church of Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/22 FREE CHURCH [Strathmiglo] Free Church Free Church Free Church Mr. Skinner. G.P. Skene Esq. Pitlour House. Mr. Senior, Innkeeper, Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] At the W. [West] end of Skene Street. A neat Chapel built of Red Sandstone, used as a place of [worship] by the members of the Free Church Denomination. It is situated at [the] West end of Skene Street.
OS1/13/27/22 THE COTTOWN The Cottown The Cottown The Cottown G. Patrick Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Village. 016 [situation] At the W. [West] end of Skene Street. A long row of old thatched [cottages] situated a little south of the Feu [Bridge]
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OS1/13/27/23 MOAT [Cairneyflappet Castle] Moat (Site of) Moat (Site of) Moat (Site of) P.G. Skene Esq. Map of Town. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. 016 [situation] 1/4 mile E. [East] of Strathmiglo. The site of a large trench which was formerly filled with water, in the centre of which stood Cairneyflappet castle. No vestige of the building now remains but the situation is well delineated by the mark of the moat still visible. [Note] "Site of" is not on Plan - as the Castle includes the moat - site of the Castle is thought to be enough here" o.m.o.
OS1/13/27/23 DRUMDREEL QUARRY (Sandstone) Drumdreel Quarry (Sandstone) Drumdreel Quarry (Sandstone) Drumdreel Quarry (Sandstone) Property Map. Mr Ballingall, Lucetbank Factor. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile S.W. {South West] of Strathmiglo. A large red sandstone quarry extensively worked situated on a bank about 1/4 of a mile W. [West] by South of Strathmiglo and on the property of Mr. Balfour of Balbernie.
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OS1/13/27/24 BLEACHFIELD [Strathmiglo] Bleachfield Bleachfield Bleachfield Bleachfield G. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skinner. Map of Town. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. 016 [situation] S. [South] side of Strathmiglo A Bleachfield situated south of Strathmiglo on the River Eden at which Linen Yarn is bleached. It h[as] a waterwheel of six horse power which sp[ins]? the machinery used in the process of b[leaching]?.
OS1/13/27/24 REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Strathmiglo] R.P. [Reformed Presbyterian] Church. R.P. [Reformed Presbyterian] Church. R.P. [Reformed Presbyterian] Church. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr Skinner Mr Senior 016 [situation] In Strathmiglo A lately erected structure at the western[...] of the village of Strathmiglo, used as [a] place of worship by a denomination [of]? Christians called Reformed Presb[yter]ians More commonly known as C[amer]?onians also Mc Millanites from R[...] Cameron, whose political views [...] one time held and from the R[...] Mr. McMillan who was at one t[ime] one of their leaders. This church or meeting house [...] building and is attended by member[s] [...] distant parishes this being the only [congre]gation in the County There is n[...] but the minister resides on his ow[n] property. It was built in 1851.
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OS1/13/27/25 TOWN GREEN Town Green Town Green Town Green Map of Town. Mr. Skinner. William Reid. 016 [situation] S. [South] side of Strathmiglo. A large enclosure of pasture land on the south side of Strathmiglo, intersected by the Eden - it is the property of the Feuars of the Town and is a part of the Burgh Property. The inhabitants are allowed use of it as a bleach green.
OS1/13/27/25 POST OFFICE [Strathmiglo] Post Office Post Office Post Office Name Board. Mr. Troup. Mr. Roger - Kincraigie. 016 [situation] In Strathmiglo. A Sub-office in Strathmiglo or the receipt and delivery of letters - it is subordinate to The Post Office at Auchtermuchty.
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OS1/13/27/26 COURT KNOWE Court Knowe Court Knowe Court Knowe Capt. [Captain] Cheap, Millfield. Mr. Ireland, Wester Upper Urquhart. Account of Roman Antiquities by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Small p. 61. 016 [situation] 1/2 mile W. [West] of Strathmiglo. A large mound of earth planted with trees, of a considerable size identified by the Reverend Mr. Small as the spot where a treaty was concluded between Agricola the Roman General and the Caledonians after the Battle of Mons Grampius (sic). Mr. Roger, factor for the estate on which it stands, witnessed the examination which Mr. Skene made in several places, and discovered nothing but loose stones, cinders [and] fragments of what he considered to have been urns or other utensils made of pottery - or baked clay. [Note] "- less than half a mile east from Wellfield House, there is an eminence partly artificial partly natural, which still retains the name of the Court Know, from the circumstance of the peace being concluded there according to tradition which, which between..." continued.
OS1/13/27/26 26 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Note] We had no written laws before the reign of Malcolm Canmore who was proclaimed King in the year 1057. Before this period our Kings as judges sat on little mounts, and heard and decided controversies; for which reason the place was commonly called the Mutehill. Besides the King there were other judges, called [brehons], who at certain times or terms, sat on such little artificial open hillocks or mounts, each named ['torre-moid'] that is the Court Hillock, many of which being still remaining in Scotland, especially in the highlands. As to the appellation of Brehon, that is probably owing to their sitting on hills, for as bre or bri, in the Gaelic signifies a hill, Brehon I take to import the sitter on a hill" Maitlands History of Scotland p 167 Vol. 1.
OS1/13/27/27 27 Strathmiglo Parish. [Remarks of "Court Knowe" Continued from P.26] ...to be betwixt the King of Pictland, attended by his Court and Agricola the Roman General, along with his principal officers. This was in the direct road that we may suppose the King of the Picts to have come from his Capital the day after the battle, in order to have a peace concluded, leaving the brave Galgaeus to his fate etc." [Note] "The late General Skene, when planting the said eminence, assigned it as his reason for doing so, that it ought to be preserved as a great antiquity not only from the tradition of the Country but also because he had some ancient papers that mentioned the Circumstance." Dr. Smalls Antiquities Page 61.
OS1/13/27/28 CAIRNS BANK Cairns Bank 016 This Cairn,like many others in the neighbourhood has been some time removed the stones having been used in the construction of fences. Its site is known and appears on a small map attached to the volume written by Mr. Small on the Roman Antiquities. [Note] I was led to believe the site was known but having made dilligent enquiry I did not succeed in getting any person who could point out its site, but the field in which it was situated is still called Cairns Bank. [signed] J. Byrne C. Asst.
OS1/13/27/28 Site of CAIRN [Cairns Bank] Site of a Cairn Site of a Cairn Site of a Cairn Mr. Small's History of Roman Antiquities. Mr. Ireland, Upper Urquhart. Mr Blythe, Upper Urquhart. 016 This Cairn,like many others in the neighbourhood has been some time removed the stones having been used in the construction of fences. Its site is known and appears on a small map attached to the volume written by Mr. Small on the Roman Antiquities. [Note] I was led to believe the site was known but having made dilligent enquiry I did not succeed in getting any person who could point out its site, but the field in which it was situated is still called Cairns Bank. [signed] J. Byrne C. Asst.
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OS1/13/27/29 CAIRN [West Lomond] Cairn Cairn Cairn Cairn Mr. Howden. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Mr. Reid. 016 [situation] 2 1/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A large heap of stones on the summit of the West Lomond, and known in the neighbourhood as a Cairn; but whether it has been a Druidical Cairn or Sacrifice, (as conjectured in Leighton's His. [History] of Fife) or a Memorial is not known. "Upon the summit of the West Lomond Hill there is still existing however a large Cairn, 112 Yards in circumference & of considerable height. the whole of the stones composing which must have been brought with great labour from the bottom of the hill. This has obviously been a Druidical Cairn of Sacrifice, not one of memorial, as the name of the hill still implies, The British word Llummon, signifying a hill of Fire, on this cairn thus it may be presumed the large flat stone was placed on which the sacred fire was lighted; and that there the Priests of Druidism performed the rites of their Pagan worship. " Leighton's History of Fife.
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OS1/13/27/30 CRAIGEN GAW Craigen Gaw Craigen Gaw Craigen Gaw Craigen Gaw Mr. Howden. [Award] Map Estate Map James Shepherd, Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] 2 miles S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A rocky chasm on the N.E. [North East] [brow] of the Lomond Hills, of basalt[ic] rock.
OS1/13/27/30 TOD STONES Tod Stones Tod Stones Tod Stones Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Mr. Tod. 016 [situation] 1 7/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A collection of scattered rock on the steep ascent to Craigen Gaw well known in the surrounding neigbourhood as a safe retreat for foxes when hunted. [Note] Tod: The Fox. Jameson.
OS1/13/27/30 WEST LOMOND West Lomond West Lomond West Lomond Mr. Howden. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Mr. F. Dean. 016 [situation] 2 1/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A beautiful conical hill at the termination of the ridge of hills called The Lomonds, on the summit may be seen on a clear day, the whole of the [County] of Fife, the Firths of Forth & Tay - Stirling, [Edinburgh] the Grampian Hills to the north. Ben Lomond to the west, Pentland Hills etc. On the summit of this hill is a cairn supposed to be [Druidic]
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OS1/13/27/30 "Award Map". This also arises on P36 as "Plan of Award" 1808. I assume it to be something to do with the enclosures act.
OS1/13/27/31 SKENE STREET Skene Street Skene Street Skene Street P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Name on front of Street. 016 [situation] At the W. [West] end of Cash Feus. A street of new and well built cottages, chiefly occupied by trades people engaged in weaving linen - here there is a mill where damask weaving is carried out on a pretty extensive scale.
OS1/13/27/31 WEST MILL (Corn) West Mill West Mill West Mill Plan of Town. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] At the W. [West] end of Strathmiglo. A corn and barley Mill situated West of Strathmiglo the machinery is worked by a water wheel supplied by a lead from the River Eden or Miglo. The property of Mr. Skene of Pitlour House.
OS1/13/27/31 DRUMDREEL Drumdreel Drumdreel Drumdreel Drumdreel Estate Plan. Title Deeds. Mr. Ballingall, Factor. Johnston's Co. [County] Map. 016 [situation] 7/8 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Strathmiglo. A farmstead, the property of Mr. Balfour of Balbirnie, there are several modes of spelling this name, but the way given is the most authentic.
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OS1/13/27/32 EASTER CASH Easter Cash Easter Cash Easter Cash E. Cash Property Plan. Mr. Bruce, Falkland House. P.G. Skene Esq. Johnston's Co. [County]Map. 016 [situation] 1 1/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Strathmiglo. An excellent farmstead and dwelling house, on the public road from Strathmiglo to Falkland the property of P.G. Skene Esq.
OS1/13/27/32 URNS FOUND HERE [Easter Cash] Urns found here. Mr. Tod. 016 Urns found on the farm of Easter Cash composed of baked clay. On the farm of Easter Cash, Mr. Tod the present tenant found within a foot or so, of the surface two urns containing ashes - bones etc. - which he sent to the Antiquarian Society of Edinburgh - and has not heard whether they were [Roman].
OS1/13/27/32 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] 7/8 mile S. [South] of Strathmiglo. A small cottage house North of the Lomond Hills, and situated near a [Burn] from which it derives its name.
OS1/13/27/32 CASH Cash Cash Cash Cash P.G.Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Property Plans. 016 [situation] 1/2 mile S.E. [South East] of Strathmiglo. A tract of well cultivated land comprising two farms, lying south of Strathmiglo, It anciently formed part of the Barony of Strathmiglo, under the family [of] Scott, of Cairneyflappit, previous to its being annexed to the above Barony. it had a separate proprietor who resided at the Tower [which] stood on the site of the present steading of Wester Cash.
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OS1/13/27/33 PITLOUR HOUSE Pitlour House Pitlour House Pitlour House Easter Pitlour Pitlour Ho. Pitlour Ho. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Strathmiglo, (Small scale.) Leightons Hist. [History]of Fife. Johnston's Co. [County] Map. Prehistoric Annals of Scotland page 151. 016 [situation] 5/8 mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. A handsome building situated on an elevated ridge, north of the village of Strathmiglo. having handsome and well wooded grounds attached, the residence and property of Patrick George Skene Esqr. the old building which was removed was called Easter Pitlour.
OS1/13/27/33 BARRAWAY BURN Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn Barraway Burn P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Map of Town. Map of Paris. Mr. Howden, Factor, Falkland Palace. Mr. Troup, Manufacturer, Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] Passing the N. [North] side of Friarsmile. A small stream having its source on the farm of Gateside. Running in an easterly direction north of Strathmiglo and unites with the River Eden east of Auchtermuchty.
OS1/13/27/33 FRIARSMILL Friarsmill Friarsmill Friars Mill Friarsmill Friarsmill P.G. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skinner. Map of Town (large scale) 016 [situation] 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. Two small cottages, about 1/2 of a mile N.West of Strathmiglo. This was formerly a Farm belonging to the Abbey of Balmerino. and also a mill near the same place, on Barraway Burn, which has been sometime since removed - it belonged to the above Abbey - hence the name.
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OS1/13/27/33 Only three authorities given for Friarsmill, though five object names are shown.
OS1/13/27/34 GORMGROVE Gornogrove Gornogrove Gornogrove Gornogrove P.G. Skene Esq. Skinner. Mr. Senior. Mr. Howden, Factor, Falkland Palace. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile W. [West] of Strathmiglo. A very neat cottage house, situated on an eminence west of Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/34 WILLANDALE PLANTATION Willandale Plantation Willandale Plantation Willandale Plantation Willandale Plantation Willandale Plantation Willandale Plantation P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Senior. Mr. Roger, Factor. Mr. William Roger. Mr. Skinner, Merchant. Mr. Archer, Forester. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. A long strip of mixed plantation thro' which passes the road from Strathmiglo to Perth. The name has been [corrupted] from Willows, which formerly grew in abundance here. [Note] Willan: The Willow, or [Saugh] . Jameson.
OS1/13/27/34 JAMAICA Jamaica Jamaica Jamaica Property Map. (at Falkland Palace) P.G. Skene. Esq. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] 1 3/8 miles E. [East] of Strathmiglo. Two cottage houses situated on the southern bank of the Eden, near Cash Mill.
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OS1/13/27/35 STRATHMIGLO [village] Strathmiglo Strathmiglo Strathmiglo Strathmiglo P.G. Skene Esq. Pitlour. Mr. J. Skinner. Mr. Senior - Strathmiglo. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer [of Scotland] 016 [situation] On the N. [North] bank of the River Eden. A considerable Village, about one mile directly north of the Lomond Hills, and situated on the level ground which forms the banks of the River Eden, commonly called the "Water of Miglo". It consists of one long irregular street, extending east and west, principally two story houses; with lanes diverging on both sides. It is a place of some antiquity, and is in old Records called "Eccles Martin", probably from the original church which stood in the centre of the present burial ground, being dedicated to St. Martin. Strathmiglo was Constituted a Burgh of Barony in 1509, by a crown charter from James IV, [4th] and confirmed about 100 years afterwards by another Charter, by James VI.[6th] (Now in possession of the Feuars) "After the passing of the act, abolishing heritable jurisdiction, in 1748, the superior having the power of nominating the Baillies, the Burgh of Strathmiglo fell under the sweep of that act and were consequently deprived of their magistrates, a want which they still continued to feel. Notwithstanding that the Burgesses have again fallen into the state of simple feuars they are still fully vested in the property which belonged to the Burgh. The affairs of the Burgh are now managed by a committee of the Feuars, elected at an annual general meeting of their body and Consisting of a preses, six members and a clerk." Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer Linen weaving is the chief employment of the inhabitants of Strathmiglo & other villages in the Parish. Strathmiglo is not a Post Town, but there is a penny post office, subordinate to Auchtermuchty.
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OS1/13/27/35 I have checked Fullartons Gazetter (p279 Vol II) for this page. The word "Preses" is used although I am not familiar with it.
OS1/13/27/36 EAST MILL (Corn) East Mill East Mill East Mill East Mill Mr. Skene Mr. Skinner. Map of Strathmiglo. Mr Roger, Factor. 016 [situation] 1/4 mile E. [East] of Strathmiglo. A Corn Mill, farm house and offices situated east of Strathmiglo. the mill is worked by the water of the Eden.
OS1/13/27/36 36 Plan 16B Strathmiglo Parish. [Deleted Entry - Hoglayers] - [Note] "not on this plan"
OS1/13/27/37 Site of ST MARTIN'S CHURCH [Strathmiglo] Site of St. Martins Church. Site of St. Martins Church. Site of St. Martins Church. Site of St. Martins Church. Site of St. Martins Church. P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Skinner. Plan of Farm 1832. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife. Mr. Rodger, Factor. 016 [situation] At Strathmiglo. The site of the old Parish Church dedicated to St. Martin, which stood nearly in the centre of the present Grave Yard. "The Church of Strathmiglo, which was of old collegiate, and founded for a provost and several prebendaries, belonged to the Bishoprick of Dunkeld, and was dedicated to St. Martin from which in old writs the Parish is sometimes called 'Eglais Martin' It is not mentioned in the list of religious houses in Spottiswoode's history of them, but there is no doubt of the fact, as the patronage of the provostry and prebendaries of the collegiate church of Strathmiglo is included in the retour of the service of Sir James Scott to his father in 1579. The old church which stood in the centre of the burying ground, was a fine ashlar building in the pointed style, having a nave, and a choir at the east end. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife."
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OS1/13/27/38 CALIFORNIA WELL California Well California Well California Well California Well Mr. Skinner. Mr. Reid. Mr. Senior. Mr. Roger, Factor. 016 [situation] Near the W. [West] end of Skene Street A well of very excellent water at West Bridge, discovered at the period when gold [was] found in California, on that account it has been since popularly called by this name.
OS1/13/27/38 BARRINGTON Barrington Barrington Barrington Barrington Barnton Barnton Berrington Mr. Skene. Mr. Howden. Mr. Skinner. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Map of Award 1815. Map of Strathmiglo. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile S. [South] of Strathmiglo. A small farm house and steading situated near the Lomond Hills the common or muir which was formerly the property of the Burgesses and Feuars [of] Strathmiglo - but since the Lomonds were divided (in 1818) it became the property of Mr. Skene, Pitlour. The land is [obscured] reclaimed and bears no other name [than] Barrington Farm - the name was derived from the barrenness of the soil.
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OS1/13/27/39 WEST BRIDGE West Bridge West Bridge West Bridge West Bridge Mr. Skinner. Map of Town. William Reid. Mr. Roger, Factor. 016 [situation] In the vicinity of Skene Street. A small bridge of one arch over the River Eden north of the Free Church - Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/39 WEAVING FACTORY (Linen) [Skene Street] Weaving Factory (Linen) Weaving Factory (Linen) Weaving Factory (Linen) Weaving Factory (Linen) Messrs. Troup. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Skene. Mr. Roger, Factor. 016 [situation] At the N. [North] side of Skene Street. A pretty extensive Mill in Skene Street, where linen / diaper goods are manufactured. the business is carried on by the proprietors Messrs. Troup - The machinery is propelled by Steam Power.
OS1/13/27/39 39 Strathmiglo Parish. [Deleted Entry - Wester Pitlour] - [Note] "In Abernethy Parish"
OS1/13/27/40 STRATHEDEN Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden Stratheden How of Fife Stratheden Stratheden Valley of Eden Stratheden Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. Mr. Howden. Mr. Todd. Mr. Skinner. Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Fullartons Gazetteer. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Old Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account] Chambers Gazetteer. 016 [situation] Along both sides of the River Eden. A pictuesque Valley lying on both sides of the River Eden, and extending from near Strathmiglo to Cupar. "The Ochils and the Lomonds, these two ranges of hills which attain their greatest elevation towards the west - are separated by the intervening and finely wooded valley of Stratheden, in the centre of which the town of Cupar is beautifully situated. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer."
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OS1/13/27/40A PITLOUR PARK Pitlour Park Pitlour Park Pitlour Park Patrick George Skene, Proprietor. Revd. [Reverend] Thomas Martin. Mr. Senior. 009; 016 This name is applied to several parks or inclosures constituting the ornamental ground surrounding Pitlour House they extend from the Turnpike road between Kinross and Auchtermuchty adjoining Strathmiglo in a North Easterly direction for about 3/4 of a mile.
OS1/13/27/40A 40A Plan 16B Trace 1 [Note] "The enclosed ground or demesne round a nobleman's or gentleman's seat, in Scotland, is invariably denominated Park, and not Parks. "
OS1/13/27/40B SANDYGATES Sandygates Sandygates Sandygates Revd. [Reverend] Thomas Martin. Mr. J. Sheppard. Mr. Senior. 016 This name applies to a portion of the Turnpike road between Strathmiglo and Falkland extending from the N. West end of Strathmiglo to East Mill and is popularly known.
OS1/13/27/40B 40B Plan 16B Trace 3 Parish of Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/41 41 [No Header] [Note] Strathmiglo, Parish of Strathmiglo., Plan 16D. [Situation] In the County of Fife. For the descriptive remarks of this parish see Name Book for Plan 16D.
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OS1/13/27/43 43 [Index Page] Parish of Falkland. Names of Objects....Pages. Parish of Falkland -- 47 Arraty Craigs -- 52 Arraty Den -- 52 Arraty Burn -- 52 Annfield -- 63 Balmblae -- 49 Black Hill -- 50 Brick & Tile Works -- 54 Ballingall Burn -- 54 Bell Rock -- 58 Cash Loch -- 56 Cash Wood -- 58 Chancefield -- 63 Camp -- 55 [deleted?] Corslet -- 47 Dunshelt Plantation -- 57 Falkland House -- 49 Falkland -- 57 Fiddlehall -- 58 Falkland Common -- 58 Forther Burn -- 63 Green Hill -- 50 Glenherviemoor -- 56 Kilgour -- 57 Kilgour Craigs -- 57 Lawsons Knowe Plantation -- 53 Lomond Hills -- 61 Maspie Burn -- 49 Nine Wells -- 55 Old Burial Ground -- 57 Pillars of Hercules -- 61 Palace Garden -- 62 Queens Seat -- 53 Royal Stables -- 62 Site of Falkland Castle -- 45 Site of Church -- 48 Starch Works -- 56 Summerfield -- 63 Trenches -- 59 Tennis Court -- 62 Wood Mill -- 57 Corslet -- 47
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OS1/13/27/45 Site of FALKLAND CASTLE Falkland Castle Falkland Castle Falkland Castle Falkland Castle Mr J Dean Provost Mr Howden Mr Gulland Mr. Temple, Head Gardener 016 [situation] 1 5/8 Miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. The site of Falkland Castle (which belonged at an early period to the Earls of Fife) has been pointed out by the present provost of Falkland, It stood a few Yards north of the present Palace. The Provost remembers having seen a small portion of its remains which have been long since removed "At an early period the Earls of Fife had a residence here called the Castle of Falkland. Not a vestige of this building now remains. but its site appears to have been in the immediate neighbourhood of where the Palace was afterwards built, on a part of what now forms the garden of Mr Bruce. This fortalice had in effect the honours of a Palace, while it was occupied by one of the blood royal Robert Duke of Albany, who, for 34 Years had all the power of the state in his hands under the different title of lieutenant general governor, and Regent. Full. [Fullertons] Gazetteer Vol I page 524. "After the lands and Castle of Falkland came to the Crown, by the forfeiture of the Earldom, the first three James's occasionally resided at the Castle enjoying the pleasures of the chase in the adjoining forest and on the Lomond Hills. and in consequence of this the charter was granted by James II [2nd] into a Royal Burgh "*
OS1/13/27/45 45 Falkland Parish. [Note] See for further information in Name book for 16D [Note] * "It is impossible now to ascertain whether James III, [3rd] or James IV [4th] began to build the Palace, as both of these Monarchs were fond of Architecture, And both of them employed workmen at Falkland: but the work was completed by James V [5th] and the Palace from that time became a favourite residence with the Scottish Monarchs. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife. Vol II page 228." [Note] "see for farther information in Name Book for 16D."
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OS1/13/27/47 CORSLET Corslet Estate Map 1830 Mr. Howden, Factor. Mr. G. Gullen. 016 [situation] At the end of the town of Falkland. A field or enclosure adjoining Liquor Stones, part of which is bounded on the south by the turnpike road from Auchtermuchty to Kirkcaldy. The name is well known in the locality. [Note] Name book for 16D.
OS1/13/27/47 47 [No Header] [Note] Falkland. Parish of Falkland. Plan 16D. [Situation] In the County of Fife. [Remarks] For the descriptive remarks of this parish see Name Book for Plan 16D.
OS1/13/27/48 Site of CHURCH [Kilgour] Site of Church Site of Church Site of Church Site of Church F. Howden Esq. Factor. Mr. Morgan, Kilgour. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife. Mr. Shepherd, Strathmiglo. 016 [situation] 1 1/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A church which stood on a sloping bank, a few yards east of Kilgour. I could obtain no account of the date of its erection or disuse - but it is certain that it was formerly the Parish church and afterwards removed to Falkland. Mr Morgan, tenant of Kilgour farm says he has found traces of its foundation and the field in which it was situated still bears the name of Kirkleys. [Note] "West of Nuthill is Kilgour where the old church once stood. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer." [Note] "The church (of the parish) stood originally at Kilgour in the Western confines of the parish, and before the reformation belonged to the Priory of St. Andrews. The Earl of Fife made a grant of it to the priory in 1318. The deed of mortification as well as another curious old charter, bearing date 1224, which throws light upon the ecclesiastical state of the parish at that early period, may be seen in the book of the Priory of St. Andrews, lately published at the expense of Mr. Bruce. It is difficult to ascertain when the church was removed to Falkland. The ancient burial ground was at Kilgour church which seems to have been a small building 40 feet by 16, [stood] in the centre having a quire at its east end. Not a single vestige of it is now visible, the foundations having been dug up about 20 years ago, and removed to fill up drains on the neighbouring farm. New Stat. Acct."[Statistical Account] [Note] "Mr Shepherd, Painter, Strathmiglo an intelligent old man well acquainted with the matter pointed out the exact spot to me on the ground which is in the centre of the burial ground and therefore agrees with the Stat. Acct."[Statistical Account] [signed] J. Byrne.
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OS1/13/27/49 FALKLAND HOUSE Falkland House Falkland House Falkland House Falkland House O.J. Bruce Esq. Mr. F. Howden, Factor. Mr. Skene, Pitlour House. Mr. Roger, Factor Pitlour Estate. 016 [situation] 1 1/4 miles S.S.E. [South South East] of Easter Cash. A most magnificent mansion, considered to be one of the finest in Fife. It is in the Elizabethan style of Architecture and is situated at the West foot of the East Lomond, amidst well wooded enclosures, and extensive plantations, it is the residence of O.J. Bruce Esq. who is also proprietor. The former proprietor resided in a building called Nuthill, a little to the east, but since the erection of the present mansion, Nuthill was demolished. [Note] "Falkland House. It is built after a design by Mr. Burn of Edinburgh in the Elizabethan style of Architecture. It was begun in 1844 and is justifiably regarded as one of the most beautiful edifices in Scotland. New Stat. Acct." [Statistical Account]
OS1/13/27/49 BALMBLAE Balmblae Balmblae Balmblae Balmblae Mr. Francis Dean. Falkland. Mr. Charles Gullen. Falkland. Francis Howden Esq. Falkland. Mr. Roger, Factor, Pitlour 016 [situation] 1 3/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A small district in the vicinty of Falkland, on which stands the ruins of an old Mansion styled Balmblae House, the property of the Seaton family. Balmblae was originally a Royal Barony, the jurisdiction of which is now extinct.. [Note] Copied from Name Book of Plan 16.
OS1/13/27/49 MASPIE BURN Maspie Burn Maspie Burn Maspie Burn Maspie Burn Maspie Burn Mr. Dean, provost of Falkland. Mr. A. Gullen, Town Clerk, Falkland. Mr. Francis Howden, Factor, Falkland Palace. Mr. Langdale, Wood Mill. Property Plan. O.J Bruce Esqr. 016 [situation] Passing Falkland Castle. A small stream, the continuation of Coalpit Burn flowing thro' a deep Den South West of Falkland House, from thence it runs in an easterly direction and separates the district of Balmblae from the Burgh of Falkland, passing west of the Palace Garden, and afterwards it unites with the River Eden in the adjoining plans.
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OS1/13/27/50 GREEN HILL Green Hill Green Hill Green Hill Green Hill EstateMap. O.J. Bruce, Esq. Mr. Howden. Old Stat. Acct. 016 [situation] 1 1/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A hill projecting from the main ridge of the Lomond Hills, diversified with small Fir plantations It is partly rough pasture, and on its South West side is the well known relic of antiquity the "Maiden Castle"
OS1/13/27/50 BLACK HILL Black Hill Black Hill Black Hill Estate Map O.J. Bruce Esq. Mr. Howden. 016 [situation] 1 1/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. An elevated portion of the main ridge of the Lomond Hills. Partly rocky and very steep on the North side. The whole of this hill is thickly planted with Fir, and affords shelter to a species of wild deer called Roebuck. It was termed the "Black Hill" from its dark and dreary appearance.
OS1/13/27/50 50 Plan 16B Falkland Parish. [Cancelled Entry - Arrady Burn] - [Note] "Copied in page 46"
OS1/13/27/51 FALKLANDWOOD Falklandwood Falklandwood Falklandwood Falklandwood Property Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Russell, tenant. F. Howden Esq. Falkland Palace. 016 [situation] 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A large steading with excellent dwelling house situated on the public road about 5/8 of a mile North of Falkland.
OS1/13/27/51 KILGOUR Kilgour Kilgour Kilgour Kilgour Kilgour Property Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skene. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife. F. Howden Esq. Factor. 016 [situation] 1 1/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A good farmstead and dwelling situated at the North base of the Lomond Hills. It takes its name from a Church which anciently stood in its vicinity. [Note] "The origin of the word Kilgour is not very obvious by Kilour in the Celtic means the Yellow Church: Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife."
OS1/13/27/51 KILGOUR CRAIGS Kilgour Craigs Kilgour Craigs Kilgour Craigs Property Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skene. 016 [situation] 1 mile S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash A ledge of sandstone rocks situated on the declivity of Black Hill, a part of the Lomond Hills.
OS1/13/27/51 51 Plan 16B Falkland Parish
OS1/13/27/52 ARRATY CRAIGS Arraty Craigs Arraty Craigs Arraty Craigs Property Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skene. 016 [situation] 1 1/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A long chain of rocks on the S. [South] Western brow of the Black Hill and east of Arraty Den, from which they take their name.
OS1/13/27/52 ARRATY DEN Arraty Den Arraty Den Arraty Den Arraty Den The Arrities The Arrities Property Map. Award Plan 1815. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skene. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife. Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. 016 [situation] 1 3/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A rocky and precipitous Den on the north side of the Lomond Hills, at the West end of Black Hill, down the sides of which flow three small streams, which rise on the Lomond Hills, it is approached by several walks, and is thickly planted chiefly with Fir.
OS1/13/27/52 ARRATY BURN Arraty Burn Arraty Burn Arraty Burn Property Plan. Mr.Bruce. Mr. Morgan, Kilgour. 016 [situation] Passing Kilgour. A small burn having its source on the Lomond Hils, falling down the precipitous rocks of Arraty Den [and] flowing in a Northern direction, [passing] South of Kilgour, from thence it passes by Chancefield, Summerfield and unites with Maspie Burn about 1/4 of a mile north of the Palace Garden.
OS1/13/27/52 52 Plan 16B Falkland Parish.
OS1/13/27/53 QUEEN'S SEAT Queens Seat Queens Seat Queens Seat Mr. Howden. Mr. Landale, Wood Mill. Property Map. 016 [situation] 1 mile E. [East] of Easter Cash. A small Knowe on the west side of the road from Falkland to Auchtermuchty on which it is said Queen Mary sat, She being fatigued while walking, the Know has been partially levelled by the farmer who occupies the land, but the place is still known and bears the name.
OS1/13/27/53 LAWSON'S KNOWE PLANTATION Lawson's Knowe Plantation. Lawson's Knowe Plantation Lawson's Knowe Plantation Mr. Brice. Mr. Howden. Mr. Landale. 016 [situation] 3/4 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Easter Cash. A small mixed plantation of a semicircular form, a short distance West of Wood Mill.
OS1/13/27/53 53 Plan 16B Falkland Parish. [Deleted Entry] [Name] Hoglayers [Note] Not on this Plan.
OS1/13/27/54 BRICK AND TILE WORKS [Easter Cash] Brick & Tile Works. Brick & Tile Works. Brick & Tile Works. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. A small Brickfield and sheds [and] Kilns etc. for the manufactory of Bricks and Tiles - the property of O.J. Bruce Esq.
OS1/13/27/54 BALLINGALL BURN Ballingall Burn Ballingall Burn Ballingall Burn Ballingall Burn Property Plan. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. 016 [situation] Passing Wood Mill. A small burn having its source in Drumdreel Wood, runs in a northerly direction for a 1/4 of a mile in the centre of an old road, and uniting with another [Burn] having no name & from thence it runs [eastwards] thro' Cash Wood to Wood Mill and [afterward] unites with the Eden. It bears this name from Cash Wood to Wood Mill.
OS1/13/27/54 54 Plan 16B Falkland Parish. [Deleted Entry - Queens Seat [Note] See Next page.
OS1/13/27/55 CAMP [Easter Cash] Camp Camp Camp Camp Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Bruce. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 016 [situation] 7/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. Five concentric circular trenches at the north end of Dunshelt Plantation, generally supposed in the neigbourhood to be a Danish camp, and is so called. The Old Stat. acc. [Statistical Account] of the Parish says that.."On the South Side of the Eden, directly between Falkland and Auchtermuchty, are the remains of what is called a Danish Camp. That it was so is probable from the name of a neighbouring village, Dunshelt, supposed to be a corruption of Danes-Halt, and to have derived its name from the circumstance of the Danes having formed an encampment in its vicinity The remains of this Camp consist of five Concentric circular trenches, nearly equidistant from one another and seem to have been seperated only by the bank of earth thrown up from each. The centrical spot enclosed by the first trench is about 22 feet in diameter.
OS1/13/27/55 NINE WELLS Nine Wells Nine Wells Nine Wells Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Bruce. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile east of Easter Cash. A collection of springs near Lawsons Knowe Plantation, forming a short Burn which unites with Ballingall Burn west of Wood Mill. The springs are nine in number, hence the name.
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OS1/13/27/56 CASH LOCH Cash Loch Cash Loch Cash Loch Property Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Skinner. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile E. [East] of Easter Cash. A small natural loch, at present used as a Reservoir or Mill Pond for Wood Mill. the western part of the loch is marshy. It was [formerly] of greater extent, it is supplied chiefly by a rapid stream flowing from an old Marl Pit in the locality. There is no fish, it being sometimes almost dry.
OS1/13/27/56 GLENSHERVIEMOOR Glensherviemoor Glensherviemoor Glensherviemoor Property Plan Mr. Bruce. Frasers Co. [County] Map. 016 [situation] 7/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. A small house with garden at the north end of Dunshelt Plantation.
OS1/13/27/56 STARCH WORKS [Easter Cash] Starch Works Starch Works Starch Works Mr. Howden, Factor. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Langdale. 016 [situation] 7/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Wester Cash. A newly erected building for the manufactory of Starch. The property of Mr. Bruce.
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OS1/13/27/57 DUNSHELT PLANTATION Dunshelt Plantation Dunshelt Plantation Dunshelt Plantation Dunshelt Plantation Mr. Bruce. Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Todd, Easter Cash. 016 [situation] 7/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. A large Fir plantation west of the village of Dunshelt, from which it takes its name, at the north end of this plantation, near the Eden there is a supposed Danish Camp.
OS1/13/27/57 WOOD MILL (Corn) Wood Mill Wood Mill Wood Mill Mr. Langdale. Mr. Howden. Property Map. 016 An excellent dwelling with Corn Mill attached, the machinery of the mill is worked by water power. Mr. Langdale is tenant, Mr. Bruce, proprietor.
OS1/13/27/57 OLD BURIAL GROUND [Kilgour] Site of Grave Yard Site of Grave Yard Site of Grave Yard Old Burial Ground Mr. Howden. Mr. Todd. Mr. Morgan, Kilgour. Ordnance Survey. 016 [situation] 1 Mile E. [East] of Easter Cash. The old Grave Yard which was formerly in connection with Kilgour old church, bones have been dug up here, when draining the land. and a stone coffin has been removed from its bed in this church yard - and is now used as a watering trough for the cattle of the adjoining farm. Old people still living remember bodies having been interred here, but none have been buried in it for the last 70 years. "The ancient burial ground was at Kilgour. The church which seems to have been a small building, 40 feet by 16, stood in the centre having a quire at its east end. Not a single vestige of it is now visible, the foundation of it having been dug up about 20 years ago. The farmer transported one of the ancient stone coffins into his cattle yard to form a water trough for his cattle, where it still remains, and then crowned this sacreligious act by ploughing the church yard. This old cemetery of Kilgour was used up to the beginning of the present century if not later. New. Stat. Acct." [Statistical Account]
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OS1/13/27/58 BELL ROCK Bell Rock Bell Rock Bell Rock Mr. Howden. Mr. Morgan, Kilgour. Mr. Todd. 016 [situation] 1 1/8 mile S.W. [South West] of Easter Cash. A large projecting rock of freestone at the base of the Black Hill, on which it said the Bell belonging to the Church at Kilgour was placed. This information I have [received] from Mr. Morgan, Kilgour.
OS1/13/27/58 CASH WOOD Cash Wood Cash Wood Cash Wood M. Howden. Mr. Todd. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] 3/8 mile S. [South] of Easter Cash. A long narrow planting, intersected by the Public road from Falkland to Strathmiglo.
OS1/13/27/58 FIDDLEHALL Fiddlehall Fiddlehall Fiddlehall Fiddlehall Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Property Plan. Mr. Bruce. 016 [situation] 1 7/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A row of small cottages east of Falkland and situated on Falkland Common.
OS1/13/27/58 FALKLAND COMMON Falkland Common Falkland Common Falkland Common Falkland Common Falkland Common Property Map. Mr. Howden, Factor. O.J. Bruce Esq. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Gullen. 016 [situation] 3/4 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A common, east of the Town of Falkland, consisting of rough pasture land, never cultivated. The property of the Burgesses of the Burgh of Falkland.
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OS1/13/27/59 TRENCHES [Nuthill] Trenches Trenches Trenches Mr. Howden. O.J. Bruce Esq. Property Plan. 016 The remains of extensive military defences consisting of about 6 ditches running nearly parallel to each other, but approximating towards the west. they are supposed by Col. Millar to have been constructed by the Roman General previous to occupying the Camp at Pitlour. "West of Falkland and on the lands of Nuthill (now Falkland House) are the remains of extensive lines which the Colonel (Miller) supposes had been constructed by the Roman General previous to his taking up his position on the camp at Pitlour. These works were quite entire about 40 years ago. The only part of them now remaining is six ditches, an hundred yards distant from the base of the hill. The greatest length of them is about 250 yards, but they formerly extended about 50 yards farther east. Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer." No other traces of any works in connection with these trenches are known to any person in the place or neighbourhood, mention is made in Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer, of the further extent North West and east of similar works, but they are not known, and I could get no person to point them out.
OS1/13/27/59 59 Plan 16B Falkand Parish [Note:] "On the East of Nuthill, and nearly1/2 mile west from the house, are four parallel trenches, in the form of inverted wedges, of from 250 to 300 yards in length evidently the work of art. Old Stat. Acc. [Statistical Account]" [signature] JB. Capt. R.E [Captain, Royal Engineers]
OS1/13/27/60 60 Plan 16B Falkland Parish [Note] "Trenches..Continued" There is no historical account to shew these defences were constructed by the Roman Army, further than what Col. [Colonel] Miller has conjectured (his opinions are quoted in the preceding page) but whether upon the testimony of Colonel Millar or tradition alone - the gentlemen who I have quoted as authorities appear to be of opinion that those Trenches were Roman and they consider them to be very ancient.
OS1/13/27/61 LOMOND HILLS Lomond Hills Lomond Hills Lomond Hills Lomond Hills Lomond Hills Lomond Hills O.J. Bruce Esq. Mr. Howden. P.G. Skene Esq. Full. [Fullartons Gazetteer] Property Plan (at Falkland Palace) Award Map 1808. 016 [situation] About 2 miles S. [South] of Strathmiglo. "The Lomond Hills. Two beautiful Conical Trap Hills, situated in the Shires of Fife and Kinross and visible to a considerable distance. The ridge consists of an elevated table land, about four miles in length, completely insulated from the neighbouring Hills, and has a gentle and gradual slope towards the South, but on the north the declivity is precipitous and rocky, and springs immediately from the Valley of Stratheden to the height of 800 or 900 feet. Full. [Fullartons] Gazeteer."
OS1/13/27/61 PILLARS OF HERCULES Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Todd. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A cottage house and orchard, on the public road leading from Falkland to Strathmiglo.
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OS1/13/27/62 ROYAL STABLES Royal Stables Royal Stables Royal Stables Frasers Co. [County] Map. Mr. Bruce. Mr. Howden 016 [situation] 1 5/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A row of buildings situated in the Palace garden, a short distance north of the Palace - formerly the stables in which the Kings horses were kept, during the time the Court was staying at Falkland Palace. The building is kept in repair, and has been newly roofed. The above information was received from Mr. Howden, Mr. Temple and O.J. Bruce Esq of Falkland House [signed] J. Byrne.
OS1/13/27/62 TENNIS COURT [Falkland Palace] Tennis Court Tennis Court Tennis Court Mr. Bruce. Mr. Temple, Gardener. Mr. Howden. 016 [situation] 1 5/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A Court on the east side of the Royal Stables(the stables forming the western side) in which the Kings and nobility staying at Falkland used to play at the Game of Tennis. It is of a quadrangluar shape with high walls - it is now converted into a Kitchen Garden.
OS1/13/27/62 PALACE GARDEN Palace Garden Palace Garden Palace Garden Mr. Bruce. Mr. Howden. Mr. Temple. 016 [situation] 1 5/8 miles S.E. [South East] of Easter Cash. A very tastefully laid out Garden on the North side of Falkland Palace, with a handsome terrace planted with evergreens and shrubs, well kept walks, Hothouses - the Towns people are allowed the privilege to walk thro' it on obtaining permission from the person in charge.
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OS1/13/27/63 CHANCEFIELD Chancefield Chancefield Chancefield Estate Map. Mr. Howden, Factor. O.J. Bruce Esq. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile S. [South] of Easter Cash. Two cottage houses situated in a plantation North West of Falkland House. Here there is a kennel for Mr. Bruce's Dogs.
OS1/13/27/63 ANNFIELD Annfield Annfield Annfield Mr. Howden. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Tod. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile S. [South] of Easter Cash. A row of neat thatched cottages on the occupation road from Kilgour to Falkland.
OS1/13/27/63 SUMMERFIELD Summerfield Summerfield Summerfield Estate Map. Mr. Howden. O.J. Bruce Esq. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Easter Cash. A house occupied by a farm servant or foreman of Mr. Bruce.
OS1/13/27/63 FORTHER BURN Forther Burn Forther Burn Forther Burn Property Map. Map of the Award of the Lomonds. Mr. Howden, Factor. 016 [situation] Running through Drumdreel Wood. A very small Burn rising on the Lomond Hills and running in a northerly direction down the side of the hill and unites with another small Burn in Drumdreel wood about 1/2 a mile from its source.
OS1/13/27/63 63 Plan 16B Falkland Parish.
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OS1/13/27/65 65 [Index Page] Parish of Auchtermuchty. [Name of Objects]....[Pages] Parish of Auchtermuchty -- 68 Cash Mill -- 67 Greendykes -- 68 Nethermyres -- 67 Reidieleys -- 67 Waukmill -- 68
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OS1/13/27/67 NETHERMYRES Nethermyres Nethermyres Nethermyres Nether Myres Mr. Howden, Factor. Mr. Tod. Mr. Langdale. Estate Map. 016 [situation] 1 Mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. A small farm house in the south part of the Parish near the River Eden. The property of O.J. Bruce Esq.
OS1/13/27/67 CASH MILL (Corn) Cash Mill (corn) Cash Mill (corn) Cash Mill (corn) Mr. Howden. Mr. Langsdale. Estate Map. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Cash. A corn and barley mill, the machinery of which is worked by the water of the River Eden. Mr. Balsille is the present tenant.
OS1/13/27/67 REIDIELEYS Reidieleys Reidieleys Reidieleys Mr. Howden, Factor. Mr. Tod. Estate Map. 016 [situation] 5/8 mile N. [North] of Easter Cash. A good farm house with extensive outbuildings attached, on the north bank of the River Eden.
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OS1/13/27/68 GREENDYKES Greendykes Greendykes Greendykes Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Senior. 016 [situation] 7/8 mile N.W. [North West] of Easter Cash. A row of cottages, occupied by weavers.
OS1/13/27/68 WAUKMILL Waukmill Waukmill Waukmill Waulkmill Mr. Howden. Mr. Langdale. Mr. Tod. Estate Map. 016 [situation] 1/2 mile N. [North] of Easter Cash A cottage and garden, occupied by farm servants of the adjacent farm of Reidieleys - there was formerly a Wauk Mill here - hence the name.
OS1/13/27/68 AUCHTERMUCHTY [parish] Parish of Auchtermuchty Parish of Auchtermuchty Parish of Auchtermuchty Parish of Auchtermuchty Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]. Oliver & Boyd's Almanac. 009; 016; 017 [situation] In the County of Fife. A small Parish in Fifeshire, bounded on the North by Perthshire on the East by the parish of Collessie, on the South by the River Eden: and on the west by Strathmiglo and Abernethy. No portion of this Parish is situated within any other parish; And no detached portion of other in it.
OS1/13/27/68 68 Plan 16B Auchtermuchty Parish.
OS1/13/27/69 69 [Index Page] PARISH OF ABERNETHY Names of Objects....Pages. Parish of Abernethy -- 76 Fort -- 73 Site of Terraces -- 75 Wester Pitlour -- 71
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OS1/13/27/71 WESTER PITLOUR Wester Pitlour Wester Pitlour Wester Pitlour P.G. Skene Esq. Frasers Co. [County] Map. Mr. Howden. 016 [situation] 3/4 mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. An ordinary farm stead etc. North West of Pitlour House, on a rising ground.
OS1/13/27/71 71 Abernethy Parish.
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OS1/13/27/73 FORT [Pitlour House] Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Mr. Skene. Mr Troup. Mr. Skinner. Mr. Howden. [Note] These authorities would prefer having it called a Roman Camp but are willing to let Fort (remains of) appear on the plans. 016 [situation] 1 mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. The remains of an ancient fortress or fort, on the summit of a small hill north of Pitlour House; Commonly called the "Roman Camp". It consists of a ledge of rocks which surrounds almost the summit of the hill. with a very small rampart, partly traceable, the whole of the then existing works had been removed at the time it was planted. Mr. Skene of Pitlour has informed me that he made a minute search to endeavour to discover any remains and found only bones and a small spier head - the latter was sent to the Antiquarian Society, Edinbro' there have been several such weapons found in different parts of the Parish. Colonel Miller has endeavoured to connect this Camp with the Battle of "Mons Grampius" which he has supposed to have been fought in the valley beneath. There is however no authentic proof that it was a Roman Camp, and I have therefore written Fort (Remains of) on the trace, the chain of rocks still bear the name fort. "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]......[continued]
OS1/13/27/73 73 Plan 16 Abernethy Parish. [Note] "One 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 House, Fifeshire. One 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 Stewart's Caledonia Romana, Plate XIII. [13] The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland. Page 137" [Note] Viewing this work on the ground, I am of the opinion that it was NOT the work of the Romans. J.B. Capt. [Captain] RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/13/27/74 74 Abernethy Parish. [Continued from page 73 - Notes on Fort (remains of)] Fort--continued. Miller in his essay, as we have mentioned in the Parish of Strathmiglo, supposed to have been occupied by the army (Roman) previous to the supposed great battle fought in the plain below. The sides of this hill, except on the north east, where it is connected with the general range of the Ochils are steep and it rises about 400 feet from its base. The summit is surrounded by a chain of rocks, upwards of 300 yards in circum[ference], which forms a sort of natural citadel, and is still called the Fort. It has besides been well fortified, and many of the stones used for that purpose have been brought from a great distance, upon clearing the ground for planting in 1828. the road leading to it, laid with stone, was laid open. The entrance on the east side was also discovered cut thro' the rock, and the pavement in the inside quite entire. Upon digging, many human bones were found both within and without the circum[ference] of it. Also the bones and teeth of horses. A little below the summit, and on the side facing the Lomond Hill, the slope was cut into terraces similar to those at [Markinch?] with the difference that these seem to have been faced with stone. They are now all levelled but one, which is used as a farm road. Although this fort may have been occupied by the Romans, there seems little reason to doubt that it had previously been a British fortress and that it had even subsequently been used by that people for the same purpose - Leighton's His. [History] of Fife, Vol. II page 206." [Note] It is thought by every person who I have spoken to on the subject - to have been a Roman Camp - and has been called so (I have been informed) for ages.
OS1/13/27/75 Site of TERRACES Site of Terraces Site of Terraces Site of Terraces P.G. Skene Esq. Mr. Roger, Factor. Mr. Archer, Forester. 016 [situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Strathmiglo. "On the 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 this 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 the hill which appeared to have been once occupied as an encampment. Small's Roman Antiquities. page 187-8" [Note] "The site of these terraces has been pointed out by Mr. Archer by the desire of P.G. Skene Esq.of Pitlour. Copied from the Examiners Remarks."
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OS1/13/27/76 ABERNETHY Ph. [Parish] of Abernethy Ph. [Parish] of Abernethy Ph. [Parish] of Abernethy Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Oliver & Boyd's Almanac [situation] In Fifeshire and Perthshire. 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 Rhynd and by the estuary of the Tay; On the East and south by Fifeshire; and in the West by the Parishes of Dron and Dunbarn.
OS1/13/27/76 76 [No Header] [signed] J.M. Bayly, Capt. R.E. [Captain, Royal Engineers] 22 Nov. 1854.
OS1/13/27/77 77 [Title Page] Co. [County of] Fife 16,B. Parishes of ... Page Abernethy -- 69 Auchtermuchty -- 65 Falkland -- 43 Strathmiglo -- 1