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ST. COLM'S ABBEY (Ruins of - InchColm) |
St. Colm's Abbey (ruins of)
St. Colm's Abbey (ruins of)
St. Colm's Abbey (ruins of)
St. Colm's Abbey (ruins of)
St. Colm's Abbey (ruins of)
The Abbey of Inch Colm
Monastery of Inchcolm
Monasteryof Inchcolm |
Sibbald's His [History] of Fife etc.
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph L.L.D [?] Dalgety Manse
Mr. Philips. St. Colme House
Mr. Smith. Forester
Chalmers His. [History] of Dunfermline
Grose's Antiquities
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] On the Island of Inchcolm.
"The ruins of an Abbey or Monastery on Inchcolm an Island in the Firth of Forth. dedicated to St Columb The Abbey hath been a stately building; the steeple (tower) is entire, & there are several neat vaults standing: the Chapter is of a round figure, built of square stones. with seats of stone around it: a part of the church & some cells of the monks stood when I was there. The Abbey was founded (as the Extracta de Chronicies Scotiae show) by King Alexander 1st for Monks of the order of St. Augustine, about the year 1123. upon this occasion: the King while he was passing this Firth at the Queensferry, was by a violent wind driven into this island. after the great hazard of being cast away. At that time there lived in this isle an hermit, in a chapel dedicated to St Columb, and had no sustenance but the milk of one Cow & what he could purchase of shellfish & other small Sea fish; by him the King & those who were in company with him, were maintained for three days that the the storm kept them there: upon which he made a vow to build something of note there. & afterwards built the Abbey for the Canons and doted it." Sibbalds His. [History] of Fife & Kinross.
The Abbey is almost in the same state as when the above description was written. the South side has been repaired and converted into dwellings. there is one family living there at present, who has the care of sheep etc.
The island is much resorted to in the Summer by pleasure parties etc. "The present Earl of Moray attempted to cover the island with trees. which would have [worsened] its picturesque appearance, but the attempt did not succeed. Encyc. Brit. [Encyclopaedia Brittanica] Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 4 [page 45?] |
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1 Plan 40A Parish of Dalgety.
[Note - pencilled] Mem, see page 10 where the difference in the orthography is accounted for.
[Quotation]
"This monastery was founded for Canons regular of St. Augustine, and dedicated to the honor of St. Columba. King Alexander endowed it with many benefactions. Alan de Mortimer, Knight, Lord of Aberdour, gave also to God and the Monks of this Abbey, the entire moiety of the lands of this town of Aberdour, for a burying place of himself and posterity, in the church of that Monastery. " Grose's Antiquities. For further quotations see page 4. |
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MORTIMER'S DEEP |
Mortimer's Deep
Mortimer's Deep
Mortimer's Deep
Mortimer's Deep
Mortimer's Deep
Mortimer's Deep |
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph L.L.D.
Mr. Philips
Sibbald's His [History] of Fife
Fishermen in Aberdour
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] In the Firth of Forth between Meadulse and Braefoot Bay.
A channel of considerable depth in the Firth of Forth. situated between Charles Hill and Inchcolm.
"Sir Alexander Mortimer, Lord of Aberdour gave half of the lands of the town of Aberdour to God and the Monks of St Colums' Isle, for the benefit of a burial place to himself and his posterity, in the Church of the Monastery." Encyc Brit [Encyclopaedia Britannica] Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
"It is reported that Alain the founder being dead, the Monks carrying his corps in a coffin of lead, by barge in the night time. to be interred within their Church. some wicked monks did throw the samen a great deep, betwixt the land & the monastery which to this day by the neighbouring fishingmen and salters is called Mortimers Deep." Sibbalds Fife |
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2 Plan 40A Parish of Dalgety.
[Quotation]
"There is a tradition, that the corpse of one of the family of Mortimer as thrown overboard in a storm, which gives the name of Mortimer's Deep to the channel beteen the island and the shore" New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
[Note- Deleted object name "Carcraig"] In the parish of Aberdour. |
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Ruins of St. Colm's Abbey. Continued from page 3. [Quotation]
"This Monastery stands on an [island] called AEmonia, in the Frith of Forth, and commonly denominated Inch Colm; i.e. the Island of Columba. About the year 1123 King Alexander the first having some business of state which obliged him to cross over at the Queensferry, was overtaken by a terrible tempest, blowing from the South West, this obliged the sailors to make for this island of AEmonia, which they reached with the greatest risque and difficulty: here they found a poor hermit, who lived a religious life, according to the rules of St. Columba, and performed service in a small chapel, supporting himself by the milk of one Cow, and the shellfish he picked up on the shore; nevertheless, out of these small means, he entertained the King and his retinue for three days, the time which they were confined here by the wind. During the storm and whilst at sea in the greatest danger, the King made a vow, that if Saint Columba would bring him safe to that island, he would then found a Monastery to his honor, and which should be an asylum and relief to navigators; he was moreover farther moved to this foundation by having from his childhood entertained a particular veneration and honor for that Saint, derived from his parents, who were long married without issue, until imploring the aid of Saint Columba, their request was most graciously granted. " Grose's Antiquities. page 299.
[Quotation]
" Alexander I [First] erected, in 1123, a religious house, in one of the islets of the Forth which he gratefully dedicated to St. Columba, to whose intercession, says the legend he owed his safety from Shipwreck." Chambers' Caledonia page 176
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[Quotation - Island of Inchcolm - continued]
" On the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth, a rudely arched little vault, of uncertain age, and sufficiently primitive construction, adjoining the Monastery over which the historian, Abbot Bowar, presided, is shewn as the cell of the good Hermit of St. Columba, where he entertained King Alexander I [First] for three days, when driven on the island by a tempest. The adjacent Monastic buildings still include remains of various early dates, an interesting memorial of the original monastery has been preserved on the chapter seal, which - like some of those of the metropolis see figured with the primitive Cathedral of St. Rule - is engraved with a view of the ancient Abbey Church of Inchcolm. In style of Art the seal bears considerable resemblance to those of St. Andrews. The church is represented consisting of nave and choir, with a central tower surmounted by a spire, and with plain round headed windows in the choir. Little doubt can be entertained that in these we have representation of the original structure of the twelfth century, fully as accurate and trustworthy as we are enabled to ascertain the ancient seals of St. Andrews to have been" Prehistoric Annals of Scotland page 599.
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DALGETY |
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety
Ph. [Parish] of Dalgety |
Full [Fullartn's] Gazetteer
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 5 Miles S.E. [Southeast] of the Town of Dunfermline and on the N. [North] side of the Firth of Forth.
A parish in the County of Fife, bounded by the parish of Aberdour on the east and north, by Inverkeithing on the west and by a small part of the parish of Dunfermline on the Northwest. It is nearly of a triangular form, extending in length about 4 miles from south to north, and not exceeding in many places one mile in breadth. In general the parish throughout is well cultivated and enclosed, there are two villages in it viz. St. David's and Crossgates, for which see their respective descriptive remarks in the adjoining sheets.
The island of Inchcolm belongs to this parish besides several other small islands or rocks such as Oxcars, Haystack etc. No part of Dalgety is detached, or part of no parish is inclosed in it. |
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Ruins of a CHURCH [Dalgety Bay] |
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of)
Church (Ruins of) |
Mr. Philps St. Colme House
Mr. Smith. Forester to The Earl of Elgin
William Moubray Esqr. Rl. [Royal] Navy
Dr [Doctor] H. Ralph.
Mr James Asher. Aberdour.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] 7/8 Mile W. [West] by S. [South] of St. Colme House.
An ancient building (now in Ruins) situated in a secluded spot on the north bnk of Dalgety Bay. previous to the year 1830. this was used as the Parish church of Dalgatie.when a new church was built about 1/2 a mile North of this place Sibbald states that - "It formerly belonged to the Abbacy of Inch.colm" the date of its erection is unknown, but its age can be traced to the 14th or between the 1th and 15th Centuries. there are several vaults in the Church amongst which is that of Chancelor Seaton, last Chancellor of Scotland and Earl of Dunfermline. Created Earl the 3rd of March 1605.
From information obtained from the Revd. [Reverend] Hugh Ralph L.L.D.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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7 Plan 40A Parish of Dalgety
[Quotation]
"The exact period of the erection of this Church cannot be ascertained; but there are documents which show that a grant of the ground on which it stands, was made to the Abbot of St. Combe, as far back as the 14th Century, Additions however have been made to it which bear the marks of a later date." Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church |
The Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Ralph.
Mr. Philips. Agent to Earl of Moray.
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] 1/2 a mile North of Dalgety Church in ruins.
A handsome structure the Parish Church of Dalgety. it was built in the year 1830 when the use of the old Church was discontinued. the Rev Doctor [incomplete] |
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MOSS PLANTATION |
Moss Plantation
Moss Plantation
Moss Plantation
Moss Plantation |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith, Forester
Property Map. |
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[situtaion] about 12 chains North of Barns.
A narrow plantation of Fir extends for nearly 3/4 of a mile along the South side of the boundary between the Parishes of Dalgety and Aberdour. |
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WEST MOSS PLANTATION |
West Moss Plantation
West Moss Plantation
West Moss Plantation |
Rev. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph L.L.D.
Mr. Philip
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] about 12 chains North of Barns.
A long narrow fir plantation west of the above. [Moss Plantation] the property of the earl of Moray. |
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DOWNANS PLANTATION |
Downans Plantation
Downans PLantation
Downans PLantation
Downing Plantation
Downing Plantation |
Property Map
Mr. James Asher
Mr. John White
Property Map (new)
Mr. Smith. Forester. |
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[siuation] About 1/8 Mile N.E. [Northeast] of St Colm House.
A hill thickly planted with Fir & other Forest timber. previous to its being planted it bore this name. The word "Downans" signifies "a green hillock" - and probably from this the name was derived. [Note] Downans Green Hillock Jameson |
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LITTLE CRAIGS |
Little Craigs
Little Craigs
Little Craigs
Little Craigs
Little Craigs |
William Moubray Esqr. R.N. [Royal Navy]
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph LLD [Doctor of Laws]
Mr. J. Asher
J. White
Well Known among the Boatmen etc. of the neigbourhood. |
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[situation] About 3/4 mile E. by N. [East by North] of St. Colm House.
Two small sunk rocks. visible at low water of common tides. situated south of the mouth of Aberdour Harbour, and is very well known by this name, in the locality. |
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SWALLOW CRAIG |
Swallow Craig
Swallow Craig
Swallow Craig
Swallow Craig
Craig Swallow
Craig Swallow |
Mr. James Black, Innkeeper and boatman. Aberdour
J. White
James Asher
William Dave. Aberdour
William Kirkham
Robert Beveridge Aberdour |
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[situation] Off the N.E. [Northeast] point of Inchcolm island.
A large rugged rock at the NE [Northeast] point of Inchcolm visible at the highest spring tides and connected to the island at low water, but a large boat may pass between them at half tide. derivation unknown. |
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BELLHOUSE ROCKS |
Bellhouse Rocks
Bellhouse Rocks
Bellhouse Rocks
Bell Rock
Bellhouse Rock |
Mr. Asher
Mapof Aberdour Par. [Parish]
Gellatly's Map
Property Map
Mr. Philips. Agent to the Earl of Moray |
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[situation] 1/2 mile N.E. [Northeast] by E. [East] of St. Colme House.
A very large block of freestone, projecting over the sea at the east side of Port Haven. the sea washes its base.
There is also another block, a few links apart from the above, but of smaller dimensions, collectively bearing the same name. |
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SKELLIES PLANTATION |
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skellies Plantation
Skelly's Planting |
Mr. J. Asher
Mr. J. White
Mr. Smith. ForesterMr Catton Aberdour
Index to Property Map. |
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[situation] About 1/4 mile N. [North] of St. Colme House.
A small plantation in the vicinity of St. Colme House. consisting of Fir & Forest timber.
Skellies Sharp or Rugged rocks. Jameson. |
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ST COLME HOUSE |
St. Colme House
St. Colme House
St. Colme House
St. Colme House
St. Colme House
St. Colme House |
Title deeds of Estate
J. Philips Esqr. Agent
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph LLD [Doctor of Laws] Dalgety Manse.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical account] quoted in Sibbalds [History of Fife]
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account.
Directory to Gentlemens Seats. |
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[situation] 7/8 mile East of Barns farm house.
A handsome residence situated on Banhill Bay in the Firth of Forth, occupied by John Philips Esqr. who is Factor for the Estate. The Earl of Moray is proprietor. There is a slight difference in the orthography of this name from that of the Abbey and Island, one being "St. ColmE" & the other (the Island) [St. Colm - Obscured in fold] Both names are properly authenticated. |
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10 Plan 40A Parish of Dalgety
[note - St. Colme House] The island of Inchcolm is still in the family of Moray, with the title of St. Colme. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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DALGETY BAY |
Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay |
William Moubray Esqr. R.N. [Royal Navy]
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
Fraser's Map of Fife & Kinross |
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[situation] On the N. [North] side of the Firth of Forth about 3/8 mile South of Barns farm.
A sandy bay on the North side of the Firth of Forth. the tide recedes here a considerable distance. there are a few scattered rough rocks situated nearly at low water mark. covered at all tides. there is a small pier here (near the old Church) constructed of loose stones and earth - very little used. |
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BRAEFOOT PLANTATION |
Braefoot Plantation
Braefoot Plantation
Braefoot Plantation
Braefoot Plantation |
Property Map
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith, Forester
Dr. Ralph |
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[situation] About 1/2 mile S.E. [Southeast] of St Colme House.
A large mixed plantation on an elevation overlooking the sea. on the west side of which is Dalgety Bay - and bounded on the south by a precipitous cliff. |
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BRAEFOOT POINT |
Braefoot Point
Braefoot Point
Braefoot Point
Braefoot Point |
Chart of Firth
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
Dr. Ralph. Dalgety |
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[situation] At the Southern extremity of Braefoot Plantation.
A point of land situated at the east side of Dalgety Bay, terminating in low rugged rocks. |
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TEMPLE PLANTATION |
Temple Plantation
Temple Plantation
Temple Plantation |
Mr. Smith
Mr. Philips
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ralph. Dalgety |
040 |
[situation] Nearly 3/8 Mile W. [West]of St. Colme House.
A small mixed plantation, situated on the avenue leading from Dalgety Gardens to Aberdour, having a summer house at the South end which probably suggested the name "temple". |
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CHARLES HILL |
Charles Hill
Charles Hill
Charles Hill
Charleshill |
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
William Kirkham. Fisherman Aberdour
Map of Aberdour Parish |
040 |
[situation] 3/8 Mile S.E. [Southeast] of St. Colme House.
An elevated point of land running a short distance into the Firth of Forth. on the west side of Barnhill Bay, and terminating in a steep rocky cliff. on the south point near the edge of the cliff is a vault or cell in which (tradition says) the Monks of Inchcolm used as a store. |
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BARNHILL BAY |
Barnhill Bay
Barnhill Bay
Barnhill Bay |
Property Map
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
William Kirkham |
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[situation] About 10 chains S.E. [Southeast] of St. Colme House.
A small sandy bay immediately opposite St. Colme House. in the Firth of Forth. A steading formerly stood near which was called Barnhill, form which it recd. [received] its name. |
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MEADULSE |
Meadulse
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Meadulse
Meadulse
Meadulse |
Mr. James Blaik
Mr. William Kirkham
Mr. James Ashur
Mr. John White
Mr. J. Smith |
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[situation] About 15 chains N. [North] of the island of Inchcolm.
A sunk rock in the Firth of Forth, a short distance north of Inchcolm. the name is derived from a description of seaweed of that name growing upon in. It is covered at full tide.
[Note] Dulse A species of seaweed which is eaten, Jameson. |
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13 Plan 40A Dalgety Parish
Firth of Forth: Firth of Forth: Firth of Forth: [Authorities] Mr. Philips. Revd. [Reverend] J. Doig. Ferry. Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph. Chart. His [History] of Dunfermline. [situation] Between the counties of Haddington, Edinburgh etc. from that of Fife. For description see Name sheets of Plan 34D. |
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OXCARS |
Oxcars
Oxcars
Oxcars
Oxcars
Oxcars
Oxcars Bank |
Mr. Philips
Mr. J. Smith
J. Blaik
J. White
William Moubray Esqr. Otterston House
Chart |
040 |
[situation] About 7/8 Mile S.E. [Southeast] of the Island of Inchcolm.
A sunk rock in the Firth of Forth SE [Southeast] of Inchcolm on which is a stone Beacon erected by the Commissioners for the Northern Lighthouses as a protection to vessels at high water when the rock is covered. |
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COW AND CALVES |
Cow & Caves
Cow & Calves
Cow & Calves
Cow & Calves
Ewe & Lamb
The Great Stane
Stone
Mickry Stone |
Estate Map
James Asher
John White
Mr. James Smith
James Blaik. Boatman
William Kirkham. Boatman
Johnston's Co. [County] Map.
Fraser's Co. [County] Map |
040 |
[situation] 1 1/4 miles S.E. [Southeast] of the island of Inchcolm.
A large rock contiguous to Inchmickry a small portion of which is visible at high tides. there are three different rocks appeaaring at low water. on the [same] base. which are known by "The Cow and Calves" "Ewe & Lamb" & "The Great Stane" but the former appears to be most correct. |
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HAYSTACK |
Haystack
Haystack
Haystack
Haystack
Haystack
Hay Stack
Stack
Haystack |
William Moubray Esqr. R.N. [Royal Navy]
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph LLD [Doctor of Laws]
James Ashar
James Black
Sibbald's His [History] of Fife
Property Map
Chart
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] 5/8 Mile West of the Island of Inchcolm.
A large rugged rock having no grass upon it, being merely a barren rock situated opposite to Dalgety Bay. It is well known to fishermen and mariners.
"The naked rocks in the Firth have some herbs growing upon them: for upon a rock to the west of Inchcolm (if I remember well) some half mile, called the 'Haystack' I found the atriplex foetida growing in abundance, and upon this distant rock the sea fowls lodge." Sibbald's His [History] of Fife & Kinross. |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig |
William Moubray Esqr.
Mr. Smith
Mr. Philips
J. White |
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[situation] 1 mile West from the Island of Inchcolm.
A sunk rock situated at the mouth of Dalgety Bay, visible at half tide. |
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THANK ROCK |
Thank Rock
Thank Rock |
Mr. Asher Aberdour.
Mr. Smith Aberdour. |
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[situation] About 1 3/8 miles W. [West] of Inchcolm island.
A small rock in the Firth of Forth, only visible when nearly low water.
Copied from Name Book Plan [illegible] |
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BRAEFOOT BAY |
Braefoot Bay
Braefoot Bay
Braefoot Bay
Braefoot Bay
Braefoot Bay |
Property Map
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
J. White
J. Ashar |
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[situation] On the N. [North] side of the Firth of Forth, betwixt Dalgety Bay and Barnhill Bay.
A small Bay at the foot of a plantation of that name, and being situated at the foot of a Brae, which the name implies the shore is rocky at the NW [Northwest] and sandy on the N [North] East. |
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INCHMICKERY [Parish of Cramond] |
Inchmickery
Inchmickery
Inchmickery
Inchmickery
Inchmickery
Mickery
Mickery
Micre Inch
Mickery
Inchmickery
Inchmickery |
William Moubray Esqr. R.N. [Royal Navy]
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph
Property Map
James Asher
J. White
Chart of the Firth of Forth
Known by this name to Boatmen and Fishermen
Sibbald's His [History] of Fife etc.
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] In the Parish of Cramond Co. [County] Edinburgh. About 1 1/2 miles S.E. [Southeast] of the Island of Inchcolm.
A small Island situated about the middle of the Firth of Forth, fit only for the pasture of a few sheep. the shore at high water (on the south) is very rocky and steep. but inclines gradually to the north where it is accessible. the grass is very poor there [are] several scattered rocks on the surface. It is the property of the Earl of Moray.
"About a mile (1 3/8) to the SE [Southeast] of Inchcolm lieth Micre Inch, flat and level upon the top, a quarter of a mile or thereabout in diameter, of much the same length & breadth. fit only for the pasture of a few sheep; the malva arborea marina groweth in plenty upon it." Sibbalds Fife & Kinross. |
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[note - Inch Mickery] "The parish of Cramond in the Co [County] of Edinburgh contains in all about 3890 Scottish acres, including the two small islands of Cramond and Inchmickery." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 1 page 212. |
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INCHCOLM |
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
Inch Colm
Inchcolm Island
Inchcomb
St. Colm's Isle
Inch Colm
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
Inchcolm |
Sibbald's His [History of Fife & Kinross
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph LLD [Doctor of Laws] Dalgety
Mr. Philips. St. Colme House
Extract from Encyc. Brit. [Encyclopaedia Britannica] in Sibbald's His [History] of Fife & Kinross Page 92
Chart of the Firth of Forth
Fraser's Map
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note in Sibbalds His [History] of Fife etc. Page 92
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer.
New. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Prehistoric Annals of Scotland. |
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[situation] In the Firth of Forth about 1 mile S.by E. [South by East] of St. Colme House.
"A small island on the north side of the Firth of Forth, about two miles distant from Aberdour which gave the title of the Lord Inchcolm to James Stuart of Down, since conveyed by the marriage of the Earl of Murray (to) the Regents daughter, to the predecessors of the present Earl of Murray. It was called AEmona by some of our writers; it is about half a mile in length, and very narrow scarce one hundred and fifty paces where broadest. The part of it which lies towards the East is high and surrounded with steep rocks, which upon the north side (the earth being worn off with the weather) stood piled upon others like pillars: this part slopeth to the west & hath good grass upon it. this east part is fit for the pasture of a few sheep. The west part of the Isle is both longer & broader. The grass is very good upon it. " Sibbalds His [History] of Fife.
On the eastern part of the island there are two batteries but no guns at present. also the ruins of a Monastery dedicated to St. Columb. The island is the property of the present Earl of Moray. |
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[note] Inch A small Island. Gaelic Dictionary.
[Quotation] Inchcolm. An island in the Firth of Forth part of the parish of Dalgety. It lies about 2 miles [to] the South of Aberdour, 6 miles W. [West] of Inch Keith: and about 4 1/2 miles of Queensferry. etc. Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer. |
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CAULDBACK HILL |
Cauldback Hill
Cauldback Hill
Cauldback Hill |
Property Maps
Mr. J. Asher
John White, formerly herd at Donibristle |
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[situation] A little N. [North] of St. Colme House.
An eminence in a pasture field north of St. Colme House, and adjoining the Downans Plantation. |
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PORT HAVEN |
Port Haven
Port Haven
Port Haven
Port Haven |
Property Map
Mr. J. Asher (Clerk)
Mr. John White
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] At the N. [North] side of Barnhill Bay.
A very small bay at the east end of Barnhill Bay, where there is a landing place or small pier for Boats. there are a few rugged rocks on the NW [Northwest] side of the Bay and sand & shingle or small stones on the east. |
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CAVE [Charles Hill] |
Cave
Cave
Cave
Cave
Cave |
Turnpike Road Map
Fraser's Co. [County] Map
Gellatly's Map
Mr. Smith
J. White |
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[situation] At the E. [East] side of Charles Hill.
A vault situated on Charles Hill which tradition says was used by the Monks of Inchcolm as a store.
The following are the persons from whom I had the above information
James White [Sherdane]
James Smith . Barns
Mr. Flockhart Aberdour Poor Rate Coll. [Collector]
Mr. Kirkham Aberdour. |
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MUIRTON PLANTATION |
Muirton Plantation
Muirton Plantation
Muirton Plantation
Muirton Plantation |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph. Dalgety
Mr. Smith
Mr. [White] Clerk to Mr. Philips. |
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[situation] About 10 chains E. [East] of Barns farm house.
A small plantation of forest timber situated on the south side of the road leading eastwards form the Manse. |
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BEECH AVENUE |
Beech Avenue
Beech Avenue
Beech Avenue
Beech Avenue |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph.
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] Leading from the E. [East] side of Dalgety Gardens.
A wide avenue having a row of Stately Beech trees on each side, leading from Dalgety Gardens to St. Colme House it bears the name from the Gardens to the first plantation on the east. |
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COLLEGE BRIDGE |
College Bridge
College Bridge
College Bridge |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph
Mr. Philip
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] About 3/8 [mile] S.W. [Southwest] of Barns farm house.
A small Bridge of one arch over a small stream and hollow about 11 chains west of Dalgety Gardens, the name is known only to those living on the grounds attached to Donibristle House. there is no College in the neighbourhood from which it could receive its name - a house called college formerly stood near this place. from which it derives its name. |
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MANSE [parish, Dalgety Bay] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend[ Doctor Ralph
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] about 3/8 of a mile N [North] of Dalgety old Church.
A handsome building the residence of the officiating Minister. the present Minister is the Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph. |
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BARNS |
Barns
Barns
Barns
Barns |
Mr. Alexander Kelly. occupier.
Mr. Philips
Property Map
Mr. Smith |
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[situation] about 28 chains North by East of Dalgety old Church.
A first class farm house with extensive outbuildings attached pleasantly situated a short distance north of Dalgety Gardens. Mr Alexander Kelly is occupier. The Earl of Moray Proprietor. |
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DALGETY GARDENS |
Dalgety Gardens
Dalgety Gardens
Dalgety Gardens
Dalgety Gardens |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ralph
Mr. Philips
Mr. Smith
Mr. Kelly [Croft Garie] |
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[situation] A little South of Barns Farm house.
An ornamental garden for Fruit & vegetables handsomely laid out wit walks an evergreens and kept in excellent order situated on the avenue leading from the old Church to the New, the property of the Earl of Moray. |
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Mr Kelly "Croft Garie" may have been misheard - nearby is "Cockairnie". |
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CRAIGDIMAS |
Craigdimas
Craigdimas
Craigdimas
Craigdimas
Craigdemass
Demoss |
Mr. J. Blaik
J. White
William Kirham [Kirkham]
Mr. Smith
Mr. Asher
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] 5/8 Mile E. by S. [East by South] of St. Colme House.
A long and rugged sunk rock in the Firth of Forth a short distance SW [Southwest] of Aberdour Harbour, and at the east end of Mortimer's Deep. the derivation of this name is unknown. |
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CELL [Inchcolm] |
Cell
Cell
Cell |
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph
Mr. Rattery Star Inn, Aberdour.
Prehistoric Annals of Scotland |
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[situation] on the Island of Inchcolm.
A very small vaulted apartment a short distance West of the Abbey on Inchcolm. in a very ruinous state. it is about 10 feet long by 5 in width and ordinary man may stand erect within it. it has more the appearance of a burial place than a dwelling. Some bones (human) have been found in the floor by a person who repaired it for the purpose of keeping Pigs there. It was here that the Hermit lived at the time King Alexander I [First] visited the island in a storm (according to the Gentlemen whose names are quoted as authority for the name)
"Mention is made in the "Prehistoric Annals of Scotland" that a rudely Arched little Vault of uncertain age, and sufficient primitive construction. adjoining the Monastery over which the historian Abbot Bowen presided. is shown as the Cell of the good Hermit of St. Columba where he entertained King Alexander I "[First]
It is not generally understood in the neigbourhood that this Vault was the one in which the Hermit lived at the time Alexander was driven on the island - I could find no person who knew it, but the two persons I have quoted, who may be considered good authority. Mr Rattery has a lease of the island, and he being interested made enquiry.
It is not known to these gentlemen by any particular name. it may be called Cell or Vault. |
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[note - Cell] (in German Text) |
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PARISH of ABERDOUR
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Aberdour -- 27
Carcraig --27
Hawk Craig -- 25
Kirkton Cottages -- 26
Pinnelhill Wood -- 26
Whitesands bay -- 25
Parish of Cramond Co. [County] Edinburgh
Inchmickery -- 16 |
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HAWK CRAIG |
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig
Hawk Craig |
Map of Aberdour
James Blaik
James Smith
J. White
William Kirkham |
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[situation] About 1 mile N.E. [Northeast] of St. Colme House.
A steep rocky precipice on the East side of Aberdour Harbour from which stones are quarried for the repair of the neigbouring roads |
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WHITESANDS BAY |
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay |
Map of Aberdour
Jmaes Blaik
William Kirkham
J. Philips Esqr.
J. White - Aberdour |
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[situation] 1 1/8 miles N.E. [Northeast] of St. Colme House.
A small Bay on the north side of the Firth of Forth, separated from Aberdour Harbour by a point of land. on the South W. [West] side of which is a rocky precipice called "Hawk Craig". the sand being of a white color from which it receives its name. |
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25 Plan 40A Parish of Aberdour
[signed] John Byrne c/ asst [Civilian Assistant] |
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DUNFERMLINE DISTRICT TRUST (No 10) |
Dunfermline District Trust No. 10
Dunfermline District Trust No. 10
Dunfermline District Trust No. 10 |
Road Map & Scedule
Mr. Tucket Road Surveyor
Mr. Moubray Esqr. Otterston. |
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A Turnpike Trust Road from Inverkeithing by Aberdour to the confines of the Parish of Aberdour at Starleyburn. |
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PINNELHILL WOOD |
Pnnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pinnelhill Wood
Pendle Hill
Pinhill Hill |
William Moubray Esqr. R.N. [Royal Navy] (Otterston House)
Miss Moubray (Cockairney)
Mr. James Smith
Map of the Parish of Aberdour
Mr. Fowles. Gardener Fordel
Old Estate Map 1808 |
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[situation] About 3/8 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Barns farm house.
A high hill thickly planted with mixed wood on the south side of Otterston Loch the property of William Moubray Esqr. |
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KIRKTON COTTAGES |
Kirkton Cottage
Kirkton Cottages
Kirkton Cottages
Kirkton Cottages |
Mr. J. White
Mr. J Asher
Mr. J. Smith
Mr. Philips |
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[situation] 1/4 mile of Barns farm house.
A row of well built Cottages on the south side of the high road from Inverkeithing to Aberdour, where the road to Dalgety Church meets it. it is sometime called the "Three Lums" (or Three Chimneys) and sometimes also "Dalgety Cottages" but better known as Kirkton Cottages |
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CARCRAIG |
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig
Carcraig |
Fraser's Map of Fife
Mr. James Blaik Aberdour
Map of Parish of Aberdour
Robert Beveridge Aberdour
Mr. Smith
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr. Kirkham
Revd. [Reverend] H. Ralph L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N.E. [Northeast] of the Island of Inchcolm.
A small island or rock situated about 1/2 mile east of Inchcolm, visible at the highest tides, there is a small quantity of grass growing on the rocks, which are very rugged and slope considerably from high to low water mark. |
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27 Parish of Aberdour.
Ph. [Parish] of Aberdour: Aberour: Ph. [Parish] of Aberdour: See Plan 36C [situation] Near the southern extremity of the Co. [County] of Fife. For descriptive remarks of this parish, see Name Book for Plan 36C.
[signed] John Bayly Capt. RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 14 June 1854 |
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Co. [County of] FIFE
40,A.
Parishes of -- Page
Aberdour -- 23
Dalgety -- 1 |
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