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SCHOOL [Charlestown] |
School (Private)
School (Private)
School (Private) |
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Mr Stevens
Mr Mercer |
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[situation] In the Village of Charlestown.
A school in which the children
of the Workmen of Lord Elgin in
Charlestown are instructed.
The teacher is supported by a fund
contributed to by the parents, and others. |
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CHARLESTOWN |
Charlestown
Charlestown
Charlestown
Charlestown
Charlestown
Charleston
Charlestown
Charleston
Charlestown |
Mr Fogy
Property Plan
Mr Stevens
Mr D Mercer
Johnston's Co [County] Map
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistial Account]
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Directory for Noblemens Seats |
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[situation] On the North side of the Coast of the Firth of Forth.
A handsome village situated on the N [North] side of the Firth of Forth. it has a
Harbour for the export of Iron, Coal
and Limestone &c. and has Railway
Communication with Dunfermline by a single
Line of Railway, which is chiefly used for conveying the above. A steamer plying between Edinburgh & Alloa puts in here twice a day. The inhabitants are chiefly work people engaged in the Quarries, Harbour and Railway &c _ |
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THE ELGIN ARMS [Charlestown] |
The Elgin Arms
The Elgin Arms
The Elgin Arms |
Mr Fogy
Sign Board
Mr Stevens |
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[situation] In the village of Charlestown.
A good Inn in the Village of Charlestown. The property of the Earl of Elgin. |
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TODHOLE QUARRY [Freestone] |
Todhole Quarry (Freestone)
Todhole Quarry
(Freestone)
Todhole Quarry (Freestone) |
Mr D. Mercer
J. May
Mr Stevens. |
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[situation] At the S. [South] side of the Village of Charlestown.
A large Frestone Quarry on the South side of Charlestown where Foxes formerly frequented. |
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CHARLESTOWN BRICK AND TILE WORKS |
Charlestown Brick and Tile Works
Charlestown Brick and Tile Works
Charlesown Brick and Tile Works
Charlestown Brick and Tile Works |
Mr Fogy
Mr J May
Mr Stevens
Mr D. Mercer. |
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[situation] About 3/8 Mile N.W. of Charlestown.
Extensive works for the manufacture of Bricks, Tiles, and Drain Pipes &c. It is the Property of the Earl of Elgin. |
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2 Parish of Dunfermline
[Note] Tod A Fox Jamieson.
Ph. [Parish] of Dunfermline: Dunfermline: Ph. [Parish] of Dunfermline: See Plan 35A: For Descriptive Remarks of this Parish see Name Book for Plan 35A. |
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WESTER COTTAGE |
Wester Cottage
Wester Cottage
Wester Cottage |
Mr Fogy
Mr Steven
Mr May
Mr Mercer |
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[situation] 25 Chains W. [West] of Charlestown.
A neat rustic Cottage, pleasantly situated on the Firth of Forth. Occupied by Mr Whitlaw |
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EASTER COTTAGE |
Easter Cottage
Easter Cottage
Easter Cottage |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr May
Mr Mercer |
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[situation] In the village of Charlestown.
A handsome Cottage house situated on the Firth of Forth in the Occupation of Mr D Blallach |
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STATION [Charlestown] |
Railway Station
Railway Station
Railway Station |
Mr Stevens
Mr Fogy
Railway Notices |
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[situation] Newr the W. [West] of Charlestown.
A wooden shed at the Terminus of the Elgin Railway in Charlestown used as a Station for Passengers &c. |
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3 Parish of Dunfermline |
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ELGIN RAILWAY |
Elgin Railway
Elgin Railway
Elgin Railway
Elgin Railway |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr Mercer
Notices on R'Way [Railway] |
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[situation] Passing the West side of Fiddlers Hall.
A Single line of Railway extending
from the Stirling & Dunfermline R,way [Railway] at Dunfermline to Charlestown Harbour
it is principally used for the con
veyance of Iron, Limestone, Coal:
And other goods. There is at certain
times during the day, a passenger carriage
attached to the Engine, it is the property
of the Earl of Elgin. |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 4) |
Dunfermline
District Trust No. 4 |
Road Map
Mr Tucker
District Road Surveyer |
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[situation] Passing the N. [North] side of Waukmill.
An excellent Road extending
from Toothie's Mill to North
Ferry Toll Bar |
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MERRYHILL |
Merryhill
Mirryhill
Merry Hill
Merryhill
Merryhill
Merryhill
Mirryhill |
Turnpike Road Map
Mrs Spence
Mr J. May
Mr Fogy {Overseer for the Elgin Estate
Mr Stevens {Clerk Charlestown
Mr David Mercer
{Charlestown
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 3/8 Mile N. [North] of Charlestown.
A good Farm House with outhouses
attached. Occupied by Mrs Spence
and the property of The Earl of
Elgin |
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MID MILL (Corn) |
Mid Mill
Mid Mill
Mid Mill
Mid Mill
Mills |
R.S. Wellwood, Esqr. Pitliver
Property Map
Mr Fogy
Mr McGregor. Pitliver Gardner
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] 5/8 Mile N. [North] of Charlestown. An old Water Mill formerly used
for the manufacture of lime but now
almost in Ruins. there is still a portion of
it used for grinding corn |
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CRAIGS PLANTATION |
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation
Craigs Plantation |
Mr Fogy
Property Map
Mr Stevens. Clerk |
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[situation] Nearly 3/4 Mile N. [North] of Charleston.
A long, narrow mixed Plantation,
on the summit of Craigs Bank and
on which is a Trig.l [Trigonometrical] Station |
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CRAIGS BANK |
Craigs Bank
Craigs Bank
Craigs Bank
Craigs Bank |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr Mercer
Mr McGregor |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N. [North] of Charleston.
A gradual slope. East of Mid
Mill. it derives its name from a
Farm Stead about 1/4 of a mile north
in the adjoining Plan. |
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BREADHILL PLANTATION |
Breadhill Plantation
Breadhill Plantation
Breadhill Plantation |
Mr Fogy, Overseer
Mr Stevens. Clerk.
Mr Mercer. Charlestown.
John May. Charlestown |
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[situation] Better than 3/8 of a Mile of Charlestown.
A rugged mixed plantation nine
chains East of Merry [blank] having
the Elgin Railway passing thro' it.
Previous to the ground being planted
it bore the name of Bread Hill. |
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COURTHILL |
Courthill
Courthill
Courthill
Courthill |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr D. Mercer
John May |
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[situation] 25 Chains N. [North] of Charlestown.
A row of small cottage houses
the Property of the Earl of Elgin |
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WEST QUARRY (Limestone) |
West Quarry (Limestone)
West Quarry (Limestone)
West Quarry (Limestone)
West Quarry (Limestone) |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr J. May
Mr D. Mercer |
038 |
[situation] 15 Chains N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
A large limestone Quarry
from which great quantities of Limestone are
taken to several parts of the Kingdom
both by Sea & Land. it is the property
of the Earl of Elgin. |
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THE GLEN QUARRY (Limestone) |
The Glen Quarry
The Glen Quarry
The Glen Quarry
The Glen Quarry |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr J. May
Mr D. Mercer |
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[situation] 14 Chains N. [North] of Charlestown.
A very large Limestone Quarry
east of Charlestown, worked by
The Earl of Elgin. |
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THE GELLET ROCK |
The Gellet Rock
The Gellet Rock
The Gellet Rock
The Gellet Rock |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr J May
Mr D Mercer |
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[situation] 10 Chains E. [East] of Charleston.
An immense square rock of
a considerable height. it is ascended
by wooden ladders which are fixed
on the North side. it is a portion of a
Quarry which has been cut away - and is now used as an observatory |
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NETHER MILL |
Nether Mill
Nether Mill
Nether Mill
Nether Mill
Nether Mill
Nether Mill
Charlestown Iron Works |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr David Mercer
Mr John May
Property Map
Turnpike Road Map |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
An Iron Foundry situated on Lyne
Burn near its entrance into the Firth
of Forth. it is also used as a Threshing
Mill, and is propelled by water.
it is occupied by Mr Whitlaw and
the Property of the Earl of Elgin. |
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IRON MILL [Charlestown] |
Iron Mill
Iron Mill
Iron Mill
Iron Mill
Ironmill |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stevens
Mr David Mercer
Mr J May
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] 3/8 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
An old water mill formerly
used for the manufacture of Iron
but now idle. it is the property of
the Earl of Elgin. |
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FIDDLERS HALL |
Fiddlers Hall
Fiddlers Hall
Fiddlers Hall
Fiddlers Hall |
Mr Fogy
Mr Stephens
Mr D. Mercer
Mr J May |
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[situation] 20 Chains N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
A Row of cottages, occupied by
workmen. the property of the Earl of Elgin |
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HARBOUR (Charlestown) |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Mr. Fogy
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Elder, Charlestown |
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A Small harbour on the North side of the Firth of Forth, at Charlestown, frequented by numerous small vessels engaged in the exportation of Coal & Limestone, procured from the Elgin Estate. |
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9a [Index page]
Parish of Torryburn
Name of Objects -- Page -- Trace
Parish of Torryburn -- 9
Bore Well (Chalybeate) -- 13
Chalybeate Spring -- 10
Crombie Pier -- 11
Dunfermline District Trust No. 3 -- 10
Firth of Forth -- 13
Horse Craig -- 14
Ironmill Bay -- 12
Kinning Point -- 14
Kinning Brae -- 14
Lyne Burn -- 11
Long Craig -- 14
Torry Bay -- 10
Foothies Mill -- 13
Foothies Mill Bridge -- 13
Waukmill -- 11
Waukmill House -- 12
Preston Island -- 9 |
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PRESTON ISLAND |
Preston Isld. [Island]
Preston Isld. [Island]
Preston Isld. [Island] |
Mr.Hogg
Rev. [Reverend] William [Doig]
Mr. Melville |
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[situation] About 3/4 of a mile S. [South] of the Village of Torry.
A small rocky island in the Firth of Forth near Torryburn. On it sits the ruins of a Coalpit (Works) which were abandoned in consequence of the water getting into the Mine. |
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9b Parish of Dunfermline
Deleted entry Dunfermline District Trust No. 4 [Note] See page 4.
Torryburn: Toryburn: Ph. [Parish] of Torryburn: See Plan 34D [situation] Nearly the W. [Western] extremity of the Co. [County] of Fife. For Descriptive remarks see Name book for plan 34D. |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 3) |
Dunfermline
District Trust
No. 3. |
Mr Tuckett
Act of Parliament
Road Plan |
038 |
A good wide road in excellent
repair extending from Gillander
Toll Bar to Toothies Mill |
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TORRY BAY |
Torry Bay
Torry Bay
Torry Bay |
Mr Forster. Innkeeper Torry
J Graham
James Lawson |
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[situation] About 1 1/2 Miles W. [West] of Charlestown.
A small Bay on the North
Side of the Firth of Forth & on the North
of which the Village of Torry is
situated. the tide here recedes
a considerable distance owing
to the ground being level. |
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CHALYBEATE SPRING [W of Charlestown] |
Chalybeate Spring
Chalybeate Spring
Chalybeate Spring |
Mr Tod. Windmill
J Graham
R. McFarlane Gardner Craigflower |
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[situation] About 1/4 [Mile] West of Charlestown.
A small mineral Spring of the
Chalybeate kind. on the north shore
of the Firth of Forth. there is another
spring of this description in the neighbourhood
there are all well known by the inha-
bitants as having medicinal
properties. |
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WAUKMILL |
Waulk Mill
Waulk Mill
Waulk Mill
Waulk Mill
Waukmill
Waukmill
Waukmill
Waukmill |
Mr J.L. Miller Tenant
Estate Maps
Mr Gulland
Mr Christie
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr Telfer Balgonar
Mr Robertson Collector of Poor Rates & schoolmaster
The Rev. [Reverend] W. Morrison Saline |
038 |
[situation] 5/8 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
An excellent homestead &
farm, leased for 999 years
to Mr James Lawson Miller by
R Welwood Esqre. of Pitliver;
Situate 7 Chains S. [South] of the Dunfermline
District Trust Road. near to
Foothies Mill - Formerly a "Waulk"
or cloth Mill stood on the site of this
homestead. hence its name. |
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LYNE BURN |
Lyne Burn
Lyne Burn
Lyne Burn
Lyne Burn
Lyne Burn |
Mr J.L Miller
Mr Christie
R.S. Welwood Esqr.
Mr Fogy, Steward to Lord Elgin
See Name book for Plan 34D |
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[situation]Passing the E. side of Waulkmill.
A very crooked stream which
rises a few miles S.E. [Southest] of Dunfermline
after passing the S. [South] end of the above
town it takes a S.W. [Southwesterly] direction and
enters the Frith of Forth at
Ironmill Bay |
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11 Torryburn Parish
Crombie Pier: Crombie Pier: Crombie Pier: See Plan 34D [situation] about 2 miles west of Charlestown. For descriptive remarks of this name see Name Book for plan 34D. |
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WAUKMILL HOUSE |
Waulkmill House
Waulkmill House
Waulkmill House |
Mr Miller, Tent. [Tenant]
Mr Gulland
Mr Christie |
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[situation] About 1/2 mile N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
A very excellent dwelling
house, built of stone in the gothic
style recently erected by the
occupier Mr J. L. Miller. |
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IRONMILL BAY |
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Fisherman & Innkeeper
Crombie
James Lawson
Iron Mill
Mr. Fogy |
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FOOTHIES MILL |
Foothies Mill
Foothies Mill
Foothies Mill
Foothies Mill |
Mr William E. Gulland Tenant
Mr James L. Miller Waulkmill house
Mr J. Christie Crombie Farm
Act of Parliament
for the district Trust Rds. [Roads] |
038 |
[situation] 1/2 mile N. [North] of Charlestown.
A flour & threshing Mill, driven
by two overshot water wheels, situate
on the Lyne Burn where the
Dunfermline District Trust Road
(No 4) crosses the same |
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FOOTHIES MILL BRIDGE |
Foothies Mill Bridge
Foothies Mill Bridge
Foothies Mill Bridge
Foothies Mill Bridge |
Mr Tuckett Road Survey[o]r
Mr Gulland
Mr Miller
Act of Parliament
for Trust Roads |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N. [North] of Charlestown.
A county bridge which carries
the Dunfermline District Road,
No 4 over the Lyne Burn |
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BORE WELL (Chalybeate) |
Bore Well (chalybeate)
Bore Well
(chalybeate)
Bore Well
(chalybeate) |
R McFarlane
J Graham
Mr Tod |
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[situation] 5/8 mile N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown.
A well known spring near Nether Mill, of the chalybeate
kind, it derives its name ("Bore Well") from its having
been found when boring for a mine. it is one of these
springs mentioned in the New Statisl. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Scotland as being in the Parish. |
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Firth of Forth: Firth of Forth: Firth of Forth: Plan 34D [situation] Dividing the Counties of Haddington Edinburgh from Fife. for descriptive remarks of this name see name Book for plan 34D. |
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KINNINY POINT |
Kininny Point
Kininny Point
Kininny Point |
John Graham
James Lawson
Mr Christie |
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[situation] 1 1/8 Miles W. [West] of Charlestown.
A small headland on the W. [West] side
of Ironmill Bay covered with
furze & small rocks |
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KINNINY BRAE |
Kinniny Brae
Kinniny Brae
Kinniny Brae |
John Graham
James Lawson
Mr Graham Crombie |
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[situation] 1 1/2 miles W. [West] of Charlestown.
A long narrow steep ridge mostly
covered with Wood & furze situate
on the N. [North] side of Ironmill Bay
between the Iron Mill & Crombie
Point |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig |
John Graham
John Graham Junior
Mr Forster Boatmen Newmill |
038 |
[situation] About 2 Miles W. by N. [West by North of Charlestown.
A low shelving whinstone Rock
on the S.E. [Southeast] side of Crombie Pier
which is covered at High Water |
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HORSE CRAIG |
Horse Craig
Horse Craig
Horse Craig |
John Graham
J. Graham Junr. [Junior]
Mr Forster |
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[situation] 1 3/4 Miles W. [West] of Charlestown.
A low shelving reef of whinstone
rock lying between Crombie Point
& Kinniny Point which is covered
at high Water |
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Co. [County of] FIFE
38,B.
Parishes of -- Page
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