OS1/13/67/8
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS KNOWE | Gallows Knowe Gallows Knowe Gallows Knowe |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Burt Mr. D. Burt Mr. Thompson |
015 | This name applies to the house and elevated ground in rear, the traditionary account is, that in former times it was the place of execution belonging to the Barony of, and Lords of Balvaird Castle. |
| BRAMBLEBRAE QUARRY | Bramblebrae Quarry (Whinstone) Bramblebrae Quarry (Whinstone) Bramblebrae Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr. A. Watt Road Surveyor. Mr. D. Burt Mr. Thompson |
015 | [situation] 1/2 mile N. [North] of Duncrevie. A long narrow Quarry on the East side of the Great North Road and about 15 chains South of Damhead, the nature of stones quarried are Whinstone. |
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8 Trace No. 4 Plan 15B Parish of Arngask County of Fife[Quotation]
"A very small hill stands near Damhead, between the new Road to Kinross and the Water of Farg, which is called Gallow Hill, where it is said stood a Gallows, upon which persons belonging to the Barony of Balvaird, were executed during the feudal system." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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