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Parish of Kinghorn 37 C
Names of Objects -- Pages
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn -- 3
Abden Rocks -- 14
Abden House -- 14
Bennet's Hill -- 10
Carlinhead Rocks -- 13
Church -- 20
Craigfoot -- 22
Cave -- 23
Craigencat -- 24
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 9
East Vows -- 21
Firth of Forth -- 8
F.C. School -- 8
Free Church -- 9
F.C. [Free Church] Manse -- 16
Glass Rock -- 21
Grange -- 24
Hoch-Ma-Toch -- 7
Harbour -- 15
Hummel Rocks -- 17
Highlands -- 26
Invertiel Quarry -- 25
Kinghorn -- 5
Kirkaldy Combination Poor House -- 7
Kempel Bank -- 11
Kinghorn Ness -- 11
Kirk Craig -- 18
Little Hummel -- 17
Long Craig -- 26
Post Office -- 8
Pettycur -- 11
Quarrel Brae -- 16
Rossness -- 12
St. Leonards Tower -- 6
Supposed Site of a Danish Camp -- 6
Site of Glammis Castle -- 13
Station -- 17
Skellies Rocks -- 18
School -- 19
Seafield Tower -- 22
Seafield -- 24
Town Hall -- 10
The Railway Tavern -- 15
Tyrie Bleach Works -- 21
Tiel Burn -- 25
Tyrie -- 26
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 15
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Manse -- 16
Vicars Grange -- 23
West Vows -- 22
Bow-Butts -- 27
Easter Myre -- 27
Kirksteads -- 28
Wester Myre -- 27 |
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KINGHORN [parish] |
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn
Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn |
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] The Sheriffs Co. [County] list of Parishes. |
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[situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife.
A parish in the county of Fife, bounded on the east and North by the parish of Abbotshall, on the North and West by Auchtertool and Aberdour, on the West by Burntisland, and on the South and Southeast by the Frith of Forth.
Its greatest length is about 4 3/4 miles and breadth bout 3 1/2 miles. in general throughout it is well diversified with cultivated fields and plantations etc. Their are some antiquities in this parish, and the royal burgh of Kinghorn on the coast near its S. [South] East extremity.
A small portion of Aberdour parish is situated within this parish, but no part of Kinghorn is situated within any other parish. |
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KINGHORN [village] |
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Kinghorn |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Sibbalds His [History] of Fife
Leightons His [History] of Fife
Frasers Map of Fife
Gellatly's Map
Old & New Stat Accts. [Statistical Accounts]
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer. |
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[situation] 1 7/8 Miles South of Kirkcaldy.
A considerable village, situated on the North side of the Firth of Forth, and about midway between the towns of Kirkcaldy and Burntisland. It has three Mills worked by steam &v water two of which are engaged in Spinning flax & cotton - the other situated near the Parish Church & Harbour is a Corn Mill, which employ a great number of hands. Some of the inhabitants are engaged in trade others in Agriculture and fishing.
It is said to be an ancient Burgh -
"The Burgh is very ancient, and is said to have been first erected into a Royal Burgh by King David 1st. the whole of its privileges having been confirmed by Alexander 1st" Leighton's His. [History] of Fife Vol. [Volume] 3rd.
The privileges have been withdrawn within the last 15 years, but the inhabitants entertain hopes of having them restored.
"Canutus King of Norway sent a fleet with 9000 men, commanded by his Brother, who landing here, over-ran & ravaged the adjacent Country. " But Macbeth, Thane of Falkland and [Baucho] Thane of Lochaber, defeated them. Baucho allowed the Corps of their Chief men to be buried in Inchcolm so saith Buchans lib 12" Sibbalds Fife & Kinross. |
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ST LEONARD'S TOWER |
St. Leonard's Tower
St. Leonard's Tower
St. Leonard's Tower
St. Leonard's Tower
St. Leonard's Tower |
Leighton's His [History] of Fife
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Sibbald's His [History] of Fife
Mr. Davidson
Old & New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Accounts] |
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[situation] In the Town of Kinghorn.
The site of a Tower which is supposed to have formed a portion of a religious house.
"In the centre of the town, where the prison now stands: was an old Tower, which seems to have formed part of a religious house, dedicated to St. Leonard."
Leighton's His. [History] of Fife Vol.II [Volume 2]
"In the centre of the town, where the prison now stands: was an old Tower, which seems to have formed part of a religious house, dedicated to St. Leonard."
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer of Scotland. |
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DANISH COINS AND ROMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE 1840 [Kinghorn] |
Danish Coins & remains found here 1840
Supposed Site of Danish Camp
Supposed Site of Danish Camp
Supposed Site of Danish Camp
Supposed Site of Danish Camp |
Mr. James Kinninmonth Farmer Invertiel
David Scott Laborer Linktown
James Scott Laborer Linktown
Robert Aitkin, Laborer Invertiel |
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An extent marked by long red dots on Trace 1 on different portions of which were found stone coffins containing human bones also flags covering human bones, and a Danish coin. all turned up by the plough, and in excavating - Mr. Kinnimonth, occupier, has the coin (a small silver one) and pointed out the site - as the site of a Camp, it rests solely on his authority, although others have been consulted - the laborers quoted were the men who found most of the objects mentioned. |
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6 Plan 37C Kinghorn Parish
[Note - Arrowed to "Supposed site of Danish Camp."] upon the Common plan is is, thus Danish Coins and Roman Remains found here 1840. left for Cap [Captain] Bayly to decide. |
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KIRKCALDY COMBINATION POOR HOUSE |
Kirkcaldy Combination Poor House
Kirkcaldy Combination Poor House
Kirkcaldy Combination Poor House |
Poor House Documents
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Davidson |
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[situation] 1/2 mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Kinghorn.
A large modern building, pleasantly situated on the North side of the Firth of Forth, in the NE [Northeastern] extremity of the Parish of Kinghorn. for the reception of the poor of the adjoining Parishes Kinghorn Abbotshall and Kirkcaldy |
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HOCH-MA-TOCH |
Heughmatauk
Heughmatauk
Heughmatauk
Hoch-ma-toch
Hoch-ma-toch
Hoch-ma-toch |
Rev [Reverend] J Hardie
J. Birrell
Robert Downie Kinghorn
Mr. Sang
Mr. Barclay
The description for the Parliametary Boundary. |
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[situation] 3/8 Mile N.E. [Northeast] of Kinghorn.
A ledge of low shelving rocks, near high water mark in the Firth of Forth about 1/8 of a mile South of Kirkcaldy Combination Poor House. |
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FIRTH OF FORTH |
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth |
Rev [Reverend] J. Hardie
Rev [Reverned] Hugh Ralph Manse Dalgety
Chart
His [History] of Dunfermline |
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[situation] between the counties of Edinburgh and Fife.
For descriptive remarks see Name Sheets of Plan 34D |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Kinghorn] |
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffreys
Mr. Davidon |
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[situation] In the Town of Kinghorn.
A house in Kinghorn in which the children of the Free Church denomination are taught reading, writing and arithmetic - the Teacher is paid by the pupils. |
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POST OFFICE [Kinghorn] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Sign Board
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffreys |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
A minor Post office in the southern part of the village of Kinghorn. the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway Co. [Company] carries the mail. There are two deliveries each day |
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FREE CHURCH [Kinghorn] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J Hardie
Mr. Davidson
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
A modern building in the north end of Kinghorn, used as a place of worship by the congregation of the Free Church. it is the only one of this denomination in the Parish. There is a good Manse, in which the officiating Minister resides, at the other extremity of the town. |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway |
Companies Time Tables etc.
Mr. Jeffreys
Mr [Blank] |
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[situation] Passing through the town of Kinghorn.
A double line of railway, from Burntisland to Perth - running along the sea coast to Kirkcaldy, from thence in a northern direction to Perth & Dundee. |
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TOWN HALL [Kinghorn] |
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town House |
Revd. [Reverend] J Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
R.S Beveridge Esqr.
Leighton's His [History] of Fife |
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[situation] In the Town of Kinghorn.
A new and handsome building in Kinghorn, it is used for many purposes such as, Public Meetings, Concerts etc. it was used as a court House previous to the disfranchisement of the Burgh - Royal about fifteen years ago. There was also a prison attached to it, but is never used.
"The Town Hall is erected on the site of St. Leonards Tower." Leightons His [History] of Fife. |
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BENNET'S HILL |
Bennets Hill
Bennets Hill
Bennets Hill |
Mr. Robertson Kinghorn
Mr. Beveridge
Mr. Hardie |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N. [North] West of Kinghorn.
An eminence [of] the Highlands, very steep on the south side & covered with Furze, on which there is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station |
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KEMPEL BANK |
Kempel Bank
Kempel Bank
Kempel Bank
Kempel Bank |
Revd. [Reverend] James Hardie Kinghorn.
Harbour Map
Mr. Jeffrey Station Master Kinghorn
Mr. Davidson, teacher Burntisland. |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kinghorn.
A bed of Sand, surrounded on th NE [Northeast] & West, by low rugged rocks, and situated near the shore at Pettycur Inn (on the adjoining Plan) |
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PETTYCUR |
Pettycur
Pettycur
Pettycur
Pettycur
Pettycur
Pettycurr |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
Mr. Davidson
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1/2 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kinghorn.
A small hamlet on the north bank of the Firth of Forth, about 1/2 a mile distant from Kinghorn on the North. the village is occupied by fishermen and those engaged in the coke ovens adjacent.
It has a small harbour & pier, used for the coal trade. there was a Ferry here prior to the construction of the Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Railway. It has one Public House of the common description. |
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KINGHORN NESS |
The Thirley Rocks or Kinghorn Ness
The Thirley Rocks or Kinghorn Ness
The Thirley Rocks or Kinghorn Ness
Kinghorn Ness
Kinghorn Ness |
Harbour Map
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
John Burrell, Fisherman Kinghorn
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] About 1/2 Mile S. [South] of the Town of Kinghorn.
Low rugged rocks situated on the shore near Pettycur, well known to fishermen. |
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[Note] Ness, A promontory. Jameson. |
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ROSSNESS |
Rossness
Rossness
Rossness |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
Mr. Davidson |
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[situation] 3/8 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kinghorn.
A good dwelling situated on the Firth near Kinghorn occupied by a tradesman in Edinburgh, who makes it an occasional residence. |
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CARLINHEAD ROCKS |
Carlinhead Rocks
Carlinhead Roks
Carlinhead Rocks
Carlinhead Rocks |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Harbour Map
Mr. Davidson
J. Birrell |
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[situation] 3/8 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kinghorn.
This name applies to rugged rocks on the shore near Ross ness, and extending northwards for about 15 chains - There is a specimen of the Basaltes here also to which a note in Sibbalds History of Fife makes the following reference.
"About half way between Kinghorn & Pettycur close by the sea there is a specimen of the Basaltes, which well deserves the attention of the curious, who may not have had an opportunity of Surveying those more stupendous works of Nature of the same kind. The Giants Causeway in Ireland the Pereneire near St Saudoux in Auvergne in France or the celebrated island of Staffa. The basaltic columns are of different diameters with four, five six or seven faces. they are in general about 12 or 14 feet in height with a few joints or [cracks] in each. all parallel to one another and inclining to the east. |
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Site of GLAMMIS CASTLE |
Glammis Castle (site of)
Glammis Castle (site of)
Glammis Castle (site of)
Glammis Castle (site of)
Glammis Castle or Lower Glammis Tower
Glamis Tower |
Leighton's His [History] of Fife
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
Sibbalds His [History] of Fife
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Od Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Gross's Antiquities. |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
The site of a Castle commonly known in Kinghon as "Glammis Castle"
"Here is the Ruins (1) of a castle which was one of the ordinary seats of our Kings, till King Robert 2nd disposed f it. Cum Domino de Kinghorn. to John Lyon Knight Lord Glammis.
(1) "No vestige of the Castle now remains. The Castle and lands of Kinghorn were frequently pleged as security for the jointure of the Scottish Queens. Sibbald's His [History] of Fife. |
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[Quotation] " Upon a rising ground immediately behind the town, overlooking it, there formerly stood a castle, the ruins of which were lately to be seen which was one of the ordinary seats of our ancient Kings." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
[Quotation] "an eminence near the centre of the town of Kinghorn, in Fifeshire, is still preserved in that place. It served as a sea mark to sailors navigating the Forth. This building becoming ruinous a gentleman in the neighbourhood obtained leave of the Strathmore family, to whom it belonged, to take the stones for the purpose of building, on condition that he should put down a pillar on the spot whence he took the stones, with this inscription. "Here stood Glamis Tower." this pillar is remembered by many of the inhabitants at present (A.D. 1789)" Grosse's Antiquities page 256.
[Quotation] "Glammis Castle or Tower, which stood upon the rising ground that overlooks the town, while Royalty had its residence here, it is natural to suppose that it attracted many distinguished individuals to live at Kinghorn." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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ABDEN ROCKS |
Abden Rocks
Abden Rocks
Abden Rocks |
Harbour Map
Revd. [Reverend] J. Harden
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] On the E. [East] side of Kinghorn.
Low rugged rocks on the shore at high water, situated near Abden House from which the name has been derived. |
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ABDEN HOUSE |
Abden House
Abden House
Abden House |
Harbour Map
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardie
Mr. Jeffreys |
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[situation] In the E. [East] side of the town of Kinghorn
An old dwelling house and farmstead in the eastern part of Kinghorn village near the sea. uninhabited since the construction of the Railway which runs close by it. according to "Leighton's His [History] of Fife" this house and lands belonged to the Bishop of St. Andrews. [See Quotation in Extra Info] |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 8) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No.8 |
Road Map Schedule |
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This Turnpike Trust road commences at Kinghorn Road No.2 at the NE [Northeast] of the Town, running west to Kirkton Toll Bar and from thence by Starleyburn to the end of the District. |
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[Quotation] "In the old orchard of Abden, there were not long ago removed the remains of a building, which tradition declared belonged to the King, and the road to which from the shore or landing place was called the Kings Gate. This is countenanced by the fact that the property of Abden belonged to the Crown; and in the ancient charter of this property granted by Cardinal Beaton to Sir John Melville there is a distinct reservation that the King, in crossing to Kinghorn, should enjoy free lodgings, and the hospitality of Abden at any time he should require it." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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The following is the answer to a remark sent
out to the Examiner, respecting the Site of that building
in the old Orchard of Abden, and the road called Kings Gate
which is noticed in the New Stat. (Statistical) Acct. (Account)
"I have made enquiry from several intelligent parties in
Kinghorn respecting this Gate and building _ who say
they have never heard about it before. An old man
who is employed as labourer in the Orchard
informed me he found the foundation of a building when digging
here some time ago _ but the building referred to in
the Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] has not been in existence in the
memory of very old inhabitants in the Town."
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Kinghorn] |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U.P. [United Presbyetrian] Church
U.P. [United Presbyetrian] Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
R.S. Beveridge |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
A small rectangular building used as a place of worship by the U.P. [United Presbyetrian] Congregation of Kinghorn Parish. having the ministers residence attached. |
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THE RAILWAY TAVERN [Kinghorn] |
The Railway Tavern
The Railway Tavern
The Railway Tavern |
Sign Board
Revd. J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
An ordinary public house in the Village of Kinghorn, situated near the Railway Station. |
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HARBOUR [Kinghorn] |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Map of Harbour
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of the town of Kinghorn.
A small harbour in the Firth of Forth at Kinghorn Village, frequented only by Fishermen. |
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QUARREL BRAE |
Quarrel Brae
Quarrel Brae
Quarrel Brae |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
J. Birrell |
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[situation] At the S. [South] end of the town of Kinghorn.
A steep bank, situated between the Railway station at Kinghorn and the Sea. The authorities quoted say the name has its origin in a quarrel having occurred here. Human bones have also been dug out of the bank by Robert Downie, labourer Kinghorn. |
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MANSE [Free Church, Kinghorn] |
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Scott Beveridge Grange Hill
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] In the S. [South] end of the town of Kinghorn.
A good dwelling with garden situated on the public road from B'island [Burntisland] to Kinghorn, occupied by the officiating Minister of the Free Church. |
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MANSE [U.P., Kinghorn] |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Scott Beveridge
Mr. Jeffrey |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
An ordinary house at the south end of Kinghorn occupied by Mr. Hardie the Minister of the UP [United Presbyetrian] Church. |
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[Note - Quarrel Brae] Brae. A declivity Jameson. |
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STATION [Kinghorn] |
Station
Station
Station |
Sign Board
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
A minor station on the Edingh. [Edinburgh] Perth and Dundee Railway, at the village of Kinghorn, for goods and passengers. |
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LITTLE HUMMEL |
Little Hummel
Little Hummel
Little Hummel
Little Hummel |
Harbour Map
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
J. Birrell |
037 |
[situation] 1/4 Mile S.E. [Southeast] of the town of Kinghorn.
A small sunk rock near the shore at Kinghorn. |
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HUMMEL ROCKS |
Hummel Rocks
Hummel Rocks
Hummel Rocks
Hummel Rocks |
Harbour Map
Revd. [Reverend] Hardie
Mr. Jeffrey
J. Birrell |
037 |
[situation] 1/4 Mile S.E. [Southeast] of the town of Kinghorn.
A large shelving rock in the sea near the village of Kinghorn covered at half tide |
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[Note - Little Hummel] Hummel, Wanting. Lazy. Jameson. |
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SKELLIES ROCKS |
Skellies Rocks
Skellies Rocks
Skellies Rocks |
Harbour Map
Mr. Jeffrey
J Birrell |
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[situation] 15 chains E. [East] of the town of Kinghorn.
Long shelving rocks, situated at low water mark - in Kinghorn Harbour. |
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KIRK CRAIG |
Kirk Craig
Kirk Craig
Kirk Craig |
Harbour Map
Mr. Jeffrey
J. Birrell |
037 |
[situation] On the E. [East] side of the town of Kinghorn.
A large steep rock on the east side of the Parish Church Grave Yard, from which it takes its name. |
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SCHOOL [Kinghorn] |
School (Endowed)
School (Endowed)
School (Endowed)
School (Endowed) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Leighton's His [History] of Fife.
Mr. Jeffrey
Mr. Davidson |
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[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
A handsome building in the southern part of Kinghorn, erected for the education of the Male & Female children f the Parish.
"The principal School of the Parish is partly burgh and partly Parochial. It was erected at the expense of the Town Council, the inhabitants, and the heritors, and the teachers are paid by the town council & the heritors. The later Robert Philp Esqr. of Edenshead, mortified a portion of his large fortune for the purpose of educating a certain number of children in the parishes of Kirkcaldy, Dysart, Abbotshall and Kinghorn. In all the other Parhs. [Parishes] handsome schoolhouses were erected for the purposes of the donor, but in the Ph. [Parish] of Kinghorn this has been considered unnecessary owing to the excellence of the school already existing. The teachers of the Burgh & parochial school have also the charge of those children who receive the benefit of Philp's mortification, and receive an additional salary from the managers on that account, beside receiving an excellent ordinary education, the children are furnished with Clothing, with books, paper, pens, ink and slates, and on leaving the School receive a sum of money from the funds, varying from £2 to £5 Sterling. In the same building with the School there is an excellent library and a museum which does great credit to the intelligence & love for knowledge of the Parishioners." Leighton's History of Fife Vol. [Volume] 3 |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Hardie
Mr. Davidson
Leighton's His [History] of Fife
Mr. Jeffreys |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Kinghorn.
The Parish Church of Kinghorn, situated in the NE [Northeast] part of the town - close to the Sea. the Patron is the Earl of [Strathmore] there is no Manse at present, but it is contemplated to erect one |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 2) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No2. |
Road Map Schedule |
037 |
This Turnpike Trust Road commences at Pettycur & extends to West Bridge Toll and from West Bridge Toll to East Bridge Toll |
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20 Plan 37C Kinghorn Parish
[Note - Kirkcaldy District Trust No.2] Not now written |
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GLASS ROCK |
Glass Rock
Glass Rock
Glass Rock
Glass Rock |
Mr. William Robertson Rate Collector Kinghorn
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie, Seafield
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy Kinghorn
Mr. Veitch. Farmer, Grange |
037 |
[situation] About 56 chains NE by E [Northeast by East] of Grange.
A large irregular rock near Tyrie Bleach Works - it got its name from the glassy appearance of its surface. |
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TYRIE BLEACH WORKS |
Tyrie Bleach Works
Tyrie Bleach Works
Tyrie Bleach Works
Tyrie Bleach Works |
Mr. William Robertson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch |
037 |
[situation] about 55 chains NE by E [Northeast by East] of Grange.
An extensive bleach works, and bleaching ground for thread |
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EAST VOWS |
East Vows
East Vows
East Vows
East Vows |
Mr. William Robertson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch |
037 |
[situation] About 68 chains E by N. [East by North] of Grange.
A ledge of rugged rocks inside of Low Water mark, not altogether but very nearly covered at High water. could not ascertain the derivation of the name. |
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WEST VOWS |
West Vows
West Vows
West Vows
West Vows |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reveend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson |
037 |
[situation] About 70 Chains E by S. [East by South] of Grange.
A ridge of rugged rocks inside of low water Mark, nearly covered at High Water |
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CRAIGFOOT |
Craigfoot
Craigfoot
Craigfoot
Craigfoot |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson |
037 |
[situation] About 58 chains E [East] of Grange.
A ridge of rugged rocks close to but inside of Low Water Mark, partially but not wholly covered at High Water |
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SEAFIELD TOWER (Ruins of) |
Seafield Tower
Seafield Tower (Ruin)
Seafield Tower (Ruin)
Seafield Tower (Ruin)
Seafield Tower (Ruin) |
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch
Mr. Robertson |
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[situation] About 45 Chains E [East] of Grange.
A small square tower on the shore of the Firth of Forth, the tower is in ruins and on the West and North sides is surrounded by the remains of a strong outer wall.
I have made every enquiry with regard to the date of its origin and purpose, but without success. There is no tradition of it in the neigbourhood here and no notice of it that throws any light on this in any of Histories of the place |
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[Quotation- Seafield Tower] "Eastward of the town of Kinghorn is the ruinous tower of Seafield, the ancient seat of the Moutrays, washed with the sea, [represented] by the Laird of Roscobie: It is now the Earl of Melvill's." Sibbald's Fife & Kinross. |
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CAVE [Grange] |
Cave
Cave
Cave
Cave |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. William Robertson
Mr. Veitch |
037 |
[situation] About 48 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Grange.
A cave in the Limestone Rocks entering from the coast, and is about 10 Feet high and 3 1/2 feet wide at the commencement growing gradually lower and narrower for 160 Links where it turns a little to the right and ends in a sort of chamber. The common tradition with regard to it is That it extended to Dunfermline Abbey and was formerly used by the Monks. I heard this tradition from many, amongst them the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie Mr. Veitch and Mr. Robertson but the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Hardy says that the cave was visited by him in company with a Civil Engineer from Edinburgh, the opinion of the latter was that the cave was artificial and used as a Level to a bed of Limestone, he came to this conclusion from the appearance of the sides which appear to have been worked and not worn by water |
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VICAR'S GRANGE |
Vicars Grange
Vicars Grange
Vicars Grange
Vicars Grange
Vicars Grange |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Mr. William Robertson
Mr. Veitch
Sibbald's Fife & Kinross |
037 |
[situation] About 30 Chains E [East] of Grange.
A row of cottages occupied by Laborers on the farm of Grange. the property of Col [Colonel] Ferguson. |
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[Quotation - Cave] " At a little distance from the ruins of Seafield Tower, there is a large Cave, which appears ether to have been formed by some violent concussion of the earth, or to have been excavated by the sea, which has since retired. There is the appearance of some kind of building having been once at its entrance; but whether it had been thus fortified & secured as a place of refuge from the sudden decents of the Danes and Norwegians, with which this coast was formerly infested, or as a den for thieves and robbers, and as a place for concealing their ill got booty, we have not been able to discover." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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SEAFIELD |
Seafield
Seafield
Seafield
Seafield
Seafield |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend Mr. Hardy
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson
Rate Books |
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[situation] About 28 Chains E. [East] of Grange.
A cottage house with garden etc attached occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie of Kinghorn until a Manse can be built for him. The property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson. |
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GRANGE |
Grange
Grange
Grange
Grange
Grange
Grange |
Mr. Veitch, occupier
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Mr. William Robertson
Sketch of farm
Rate Book |
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[situation] About 28 Chains W [West] of Seafield.
A farm house with very extensive outbuildings, the property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson Raith. |
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CRAIGENCAT |
Craigencat
Craigencat
Craigencat
Craigencat
Craigencat |
Mr. Veitch
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Mr. William Robertson
Rate Book |
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[situation] About 15 Chains S. by W. [South by West] of Grange.
A ew cottages and gardens occupied by Farm laborers. |
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INVERTIEL QUARRY (Limestone) |
Invertiel Quarry (Limestone)
Invertiel Quarry (Limestone)
Invertiel Quarry (Limestone) |
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy |
037 |
[situation] About 8 Chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Tyrie.
An extensive Limestone Quarry and Lime Kilns. |
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TIEL BURN |
Tiel Burn
River Tiel
Tiel Burn
Tiel Burn
River Tiel |
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Mr. Veitch
Mr. Robertson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy
Co. [County] Map of Fife and Kinross (Frasers) |
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[situation] About 40 Chains N. [North] of Tyrie.
A small stream flowing Eastwards into the Sea at Kirkcaldy. It forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Kinghorn and Abbotshall on this Plan. |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 7) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No.7
Kirkcaldy District Trust No.7
Kirkcaldy District Trust No.7 |
Road Schedule
Mr. William Robertson
Mr. Veitch |
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[situation] About 30 Chains N. [North] of Tyrie.
A good turnpike road extending from West Bridge Toll by Orrock Hill and Balmule to the end of the District |
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[signed] M. Kinsela Civil Assistant |
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HIGHLANDS |
Highlands
Highlands
Highlands
Highlands |
Sketch of Farm
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie |
037 |
[situation] About 40 Chains S.W. by S. [Southwest by South] of Grange.
A small district of high ground, cultivated, and for the most part occupied by cottagers as Fews. |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig |
Mr. Veitch
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Mr. William Robertson |
037 |
[situation] About 50 Chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Tyrie.
A ledge of rugged rocks in the Firth of Forth within the line of Low Water Mark. |
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TYRIE |
Tyrie
Tyrie
Tyrie
Tyrie
Tyrie |
Mr. Veitch
Mr. William Robertson
Parish Rate Books
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Bowie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hardy |
037 |
[situation] About 28 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Invertiel Quarry.
A good farm house with extensive outbuildings, garden etc. attached. |
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EASTER MYRE |
Easter Mire
Easter Myre
Easter Myre |
Mr. Sang
Mr. Barclay
Title Deed and Burgh Charter |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N. of Kinghorn.
A narrow strip of land, forming a kind of valley in an arable field. It has no defined boundary on the South side, and there is none to separate it from Wester Myre. |
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WESTER MYRE |
Wester Mire
Wester Myre |
Mr. Sang
Mr, Barclay, Title Deeds and Burgh charter in his possession at Cupar |
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[situation] 1 /4 Mile N. [North] of Kinghorn.
The face of a rising ground in an arable field, the boundary is defaced except by an old road which terminates in the field. |
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BOW BUTTS [Kinghorn] |
Bow Butts
Bow Butte's |
Mr. Sang
Mr. Barclay, Title Deeds and Burgh charter in his possession |
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[situation] On the N. [North] side of Kinghorn.
A part of an arable field belonging to the Burgh of Kinghorn its boundary is marked on the North and South by roads. on the East it is partially defined by a wall and on the west by a wall. |
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[Note] Butts. Grounds appropriated for practicing archery. Jamieson. |
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KIRKSTEADS |
Kirkstead
Kirksteads |
Mr. Sang
Mr. Barclay and the Tile Deeds and Burgh Charters in his possession |
037 |
[situation] At Kinghorn.
A part of the Burgh of Kinghorn comprising some gardens and Houses and bounded on all sides by roads. |
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28 Plan 37C Kinghorn Parish
[Note] The Well of Spa mentioned in the description of the Parliamentary Boundary is completely destroyed, but its site is accurately marked by me from the map accompanying the Act of Parliament - A description of the water of the water may be obtained from the New or Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]. Mr. Sang, Mr. Bailey or Mr. Robertson, Treasurer to the Burgh of Kinghorn and Mr John Downey one of the managers may be quoted as authorities.
[Note] on Plan 36D
[signed] John Bayly Capt. RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 31st March 1855. |
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