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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUIVIE CASTLE (Remains of) | Cruivie Castle (In ruins) Cruivie Castle (In ruins) Cruivie Castle (In ruins) |
Alexander Hall Farmer South Straiton William Bonthron Laborer North Sraiton Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
006 | [situation] Adjoining South Straiton Cruivie Castle is situated close to the farm steading of South Straiton, there is nothing at present remaining of it but a part of walls which are about 7 feet in thickness. There is nothing known of it in the locality but its name. From its appearance it has been nothing more than a private residence, built in a castellated form. [Quotation] "The only ancient house in the parish is the ruins of the Castle of Cruivie on the lands of that name belonging to Mr Gillespie. All that remains of this building is the square tower or Keep which bears marks of considerable antiquity. Anciently these lands belonged to the Ramsays of Colluthie, a family which ended in an heir female. Elizabeth Ramsay heiress of Colluthie, Cruivie and Leuchars, married David Carnegie of Panbride ancestor of the Earls of Southesk who on 21st of December 1579 received among others a charter of Cruivie. The lands of Cruivie were purchased by John Anstruther Esq of Ardit who was appointed Sheriff of the County in 1811 and after his death were purchased by the father of the present proprietor." Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife Vol. II p.51 |
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