OS1/13/76/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERRY HILLS | Ferry Hills Ferry Hills Ferry Hills Ferry Hills Ferry Hills Ferry Hills |
Mr Fraser Mr Grant Mr Pringle Mr Douglas Chalmers His [History] of Dunfermline New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
039 | A tract of elevated ground, situated between Inverkeithing and North Queensferry, and bounded on the west by the Great North Road and on the east by the Firth of Forth, a great part of these hills is covered with furze. A skirmish took place between the army of Cromwell & that of Charles II in 1651 (in July), but the Battle the following day took place near Pitreavie in Dunfermline Parish. Old St [Statistical] Acct [Account] |
Continued entries/extra info
9 [right corner of header]Plan 39 D Parish of Inverkeithing [in header]
About 2 chains south of Jamestown [Situation for Ferry Hills]
Transcriber's notes
The final entry under "Modes of spelling" and "authorities" has been made in faint red ink.An entry relating to "Inner Bay" has been deleted on this page and marked "Cancelled see page 1"
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