Fife and Kinross-shire volume 79

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/13/79/1 1 [Index Page] PARISH OF NEWBURN PLAN 26A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Newburn -- 3 Balchrystie -- 10 Crescent Wod -- 4 Crescent Hill -- 4 East Coates -- 5 Grass Law -- 5 Little Dumbarnie -- 9 Meikle Dumbarnie -- 6 Nannie's Knowe -- 5 Newburn Church (ruins of) -- 7 Rosebank -- 6 Siberia -- 9 Culdees Chapel (Supposed site of) -- 11
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OS1/13/79/3 EAST COATES East Coats East Coats E. Coates Coatts Coates East Coates Mr. Adamson Robert Paterson Johnston's Co. [County] Map Val. [Valuation] Roll of Fife in Sibalds Hist. [History] Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1837 The Proprietor (Capt. [Captain] Thomson) 026 [situation] About 1 5/8 Miles W by N [West by North] from Colinsburgh. A farm house with extensive offices and arable farm attached: the property of Capt. [Captain] Thomson, and occupied by Mr. Morgan, farmer.
OS1/13/79/3 3 Parish of Newburn [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 Parish of Newburn: Newburn: Parish of Newburn: See Name book of Plan 19C [situation] In the eastern portion of the County of Fife. For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 19C
OS1/13/79/4 CRESCENT WOOD Crescent Wood Crescent Wood Mr. Adamson Robert Paterson 026 [situation] About 1 3/8 miles W.N.W. [West North West] from Colinsburgh. A small stripe of wooded land on the estate of Charleton so called from its being of a semi circular shape.
OS1/13/79/4 CRESCENT HILL Crescent Hill Crescent Hill Mr. Adamson Mr. Paterson 026 [situation] About 1 5/8 miles W.N.W. [West North West] from Colinsburgh. A wooded eminence of an oval shape, situated on the farm of East Coats and estate of Charleton.
OS1/13/79/4 4 Parish of Newburn [Margin note] Page in Forms 136
OS1/13/79/5 GRASS LAW Grass Law Grass Law Mr. James Lith Mr. Adamson 026 [situation] About 1 3/4 miles N.W. [Northwest] by W. [West] from Colinsburgh. A small arable hill of a circular shape, situated a little north of Crescent Hill. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
OS1/13/79/5 NANNIE'S KNOWE Nannie's Knowe Nannie's Knowe Andrew Robb Mr. Ballingall 026 [situation] About 2 miles S.W. [Southwest] by W. [West] from Colinsburgh. A small conical shaped Knoll on the farm of Meikle Dumbarnie so called from the circumstance of a woman named "Nannie" having been drowned near this spot.
OS1/13/79/5 5 Parish of Newburn [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [Note] "Nannie" Jamieson's Scott: Dict. [Scottish Dictionary] (This is the Scotch mode of spelling most words ending with the sound of the letter, y.
OS1/13/79/6 MEIKLE DUMBARNIE Meikle Dumbarnie Meikle Dumbarnie Dumbarnie Dunbarnie Andrew Robb Mr. Ballingall Johnston's Co. [County] Map Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1836 026 [situation] About 1 3/4 miles W by S. [West by South] from Colinsburgh. A neatly built farm house with suitable offices and a large arable farm attached the property of Mrs Halkett of Craigie, and rented as an out farm by Mr. Wood of Colinsburgh.
OS1/13/79/6 ROSEBANK Rosebank Rosebank Rosebank Rosebank Mr. Ballingall Mr. Duncan Andrew Robb Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 1 1/4 miles West from Colinsburgh. A neat dwelling house, with offices, garden and a few acres of land attached the property of Capt. [Captain] Thomson of Charleston and occupied by Mr. Ballingall, his factor.
OS1/13/79/6 6 Parish of Newburn [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136
OS1/13/79/7 NEWBURN CHURCH (Remains of) Church (Ruins of) Church (Ruins of) Church (Ruins of) Andrew Robb Mr. Ballingall Mr. Duncan 026 [situation] About 1 3/8 Miles West from Colinsburgh. The ruins of the old parish church of Newburn, which was disused as a place of worship in 1815, when the modern church was erected. The date of its foundation is unknown; but it is believed to be of high antiquity. At its western end is a small belfry, purporting by the date to have been erected in 1733. The revenues of this church were paid partly to the Abbey of Dunfermline, and partly to the Culdee establishment at Balchrystie. It is surrounded by a small grave yard.
OS1/13/79/7 7 Parish of Newburn [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136. [Note - Newburn Church (Ruins of)] G. [German] Text [Note] As this was the parish church of Newburn and as the character of writing this object on plan does not imply parish church it is therefore written Newburn Church in preference to writing it merely Church. [Note] This old church was the parish church at the time the Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] was written. In Vol [Volume] 16 page 135 it is said "There are vestiges of the East part of the church having been a Roman Catholic Chapel."
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OS1/13/79/9 LITTLE DUMBARNIE Little Dumbarnie Little Dumbarnie Little Dumbarnie Mr. Ballingall Mr. Duncan Andrew Robb 026 [situation] About 1 3/8 Miles W. [West] from Colinsburgh. A small farm house with suitable offices and farm attached: the property of Mrs. H. Craigie, and occupied by Mr. J. Robb, farmer.
OS1/13/79/9 SIBERIA Siberia Siberia Andrew Robb Mr. Duncan 026 [situation] About 1 1/4 miles W.S.W. [West South West] from Colinsburgh. A small cottage with garden attached, on the farm of Meikle Dumbarnie; occupied by a shepherd.
OS1/13/79/9 9 Parish of Newburn [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 - 71 & 73
OS1/13/79/10 BALCHRYSTIE Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchristie Mr. Duncan Mr. Ballingall Andrew Robb Mr. J. Lith Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Map Sibbald's Hist [History] of Fife. 026 [situation] About 1 mile W by S [West by South] from Colinsburgh. A large and neatly built farm house with extensive offices, garden, and arable farm attached: the property of Mr. Buchan of Manchester. The land is divided between two tenants, who have each separate dwelling houses and offices, both being known as "Balchristie". The farm steading is supposed to occupy the site of the ancient village of that name, and a religious establishment is believe to have existed here at a very remote period. On one of the offices, is the following inscription. "F.I.M.M. 1673" The lands of Balchristie were given to the Culdees by Malcolm and Queen Margaret. It is said the foundations of the ancient Culdee church was dug up about fifty years ago.
OS1/13/79/10 10 Parish of Newburn. [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136 -74
OS1/13/79/11 CULDEES CHAPEL (Supposed Site of) [Colinsburgh] Supposed Site of Culdees Chapel Supposed Site of Culdees Chapel James Smith Colinsburgh James Thomson Gardener Balchristie 026 [situation] About 1 1/8 miles W. by S. [West by South] from Colinsburgh. The place pointed out as the site of the chapel of the Culdees is occupied by a building now used as a store room. This building was erected in 1768 as an Independent Chapel & used a while as such. The site of this ancient chapel was pointed out by James Thomson gardener at Balchristie and by James Smith who resides at Colinsburgh. James Smith is an intelligent man and is at present 86 years of age he heard it stated as a tradition when he was a boy that the Culdees came from the Island of Iona and built a village & chapel at Balchristie. He also heard of the remains of the chapel being found at the place pointed out as the above site. [Quotation] "If we may give credit to the records and traditions which have been transmitted to us of that early period the Culdees who are thought to have been the first regular [Clergy] in Scotland had a church and residence in this parish so early as the time of Malcolm Canmore. The earliest records which we have of these Monks mention Hungus the King of the Picts as their great benefactor and St. Andrews or its neighbourhood as their chief residence [Brude] the last King of the Picts made a donation to them of the ... [continued]
OS1/13/79/11 11 Parish of Newburn. [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [Notes - Supposed site of Culdees Chapel] G. Text ? Should it not be Old English? o,m,o [Quotation] "If we may credit the traditions of a remote period the Culdees had a church in this parish. King Malcolm granted to these priests, Balchrystie where the foundation stones of an ancient edifice were dug up about half a century ago on the very spot where the church of the Culdees is supposed to have stood." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
OS1/13/79/12 12 [No Header] [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [Chapel of the Culdees - supposed site of. Quotation, Continued] ...[of the Isle] of Lochleven. Kirkness was given to them by McBeth son of Finlay; and their Majesties King Malcolm and his Queen Margaret granted to them the village of Balchristie (or as it has been interpreted by some, the Town of Christian) in this parish. The present proprietor of the village (Mr. Christie of Balchristie) informs me that some year ago he dug up the foundation stones of an old edifice near the western wall of his garden and in the very place according to the best accounts the Church of the Culdees stood. Some say this was the first Christian Church in Scotland and indeed the name Balchristie as above explained and the high probability of the Culdees landing first on the adjacent inviting shore give considerable countenance to the tradition." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. [Volume] 16 page 135.
OS1/13/79/13 13 [Index Page] PARISH OF KILCONQUHAR PLAN 26A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Kilconquhar -- 15 Balcarres Craig -- 21 Balcarres House -- 21 Balneil Den -- 25 Balcarres Mill -- 29 Balcarres Den -- 28 Barnyards -- 42 Bicker Tree -- 47 Charleston House -- 15 Coal Pit -- 16 Cairnie House -- 27 Colinsburgh -- 31 Church -- 39 Commercial Bank -- 35 Church (Remains of) -- 40 Den Bridge -- 25 Den Burn -- 26 Dunotter -- 30 Fairfield -- 35 Gas Works -- 34 Grave Yard -- 40 Incharvie -- 30 Inn & Post Office -- 33 Kilconquhar Loch -- 23 Kilconquhar Burn -- 27 Kilconquhar Mill (corn) -- 38 Kilconquhar -- 38 Kilconquhar Mains -- 44 Kilconquhar House - 45 Mayfield -- 31 Meeting House (Disused) -- 32 New Inn -- 48 Rires -- 16 Ruins of Chapel (1620) -- 24 Rires Craig -- 47 Sandyfield Burn -- 47 United Presbyterian Church -- 48 Site of Rires Castle -- 17 Site of Chapel -- 19 Sprattyhall -- 21 School -- 32 School -- 43 Scuddie Hill -- 44 Tower -- 23 The Lodge -- 36 The Lair -- 45 United Presbyterian Church -- 37
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OS1/13/79/15 CHARLETON HOUSE Charleton House Charleton House Charleton House Charleton Mr. Adamson R. Patterson Mr. Ballingall Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] 026 [situation] About 1 mile W. by N. [West by North] from Colinsburgh. A large and neatly built mansion house with extensive offices and garden attached situated in a small but tastefully laid out demesne: the property and residence of Capt. [Captain] Thomson.
OS1/13/79/15 15 Parish of Kilconquhar. Parish of Kilconquhar: Kilconquhar: Parish of Kilconquhar: See Name Book Plan 26B: [situation] In the eastern portion of the County of Fife: Descriptive Remarks in Name Book Plan 26B
OS1/13/79/16 RIRES Rires Rires Rires Rires Rires Rires Reres Mr James Lith Mr. Adamson Rent Receipts Sibbalds Hist. [History] of Fife Leightons History of Fife Johnston's Co. [County] Map Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1837 026 [situation] About 1 1/8 miles N.W by W. [North West by West] from Colinsburgh. A large and neatly built farm house with extensive offices & arable farm attached: The property of Mr. Lith and presently occupied by Mr. Leith.
OS1/13/79/16 COAL PIT [Rires] Coalpit Coalpit Mr. J. Lith Mr. Adamson 026 [situation] About 7/8 of a mile NW by N [North West by North] from Colinsburgh. A coal mine on the farm of Rires in working order: the property of Mr. Bayne.
OS1/13/79/16 16 Parish of Kilconquhar. [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [57 & 56]
OS1/13/79/16 There seems to be an error between the Field surveyors notes (see page 57) and the version written here. The field surveyor shows the Owner as Mr. Bayne and the occupier Mr. "Lith". On this page the owner is Mr. Lith and occupier Mr Leith. I have never come across the name "Lith", and Leith, while not common is far more likely. I think the field surveyor heard Leith and wrote Lith, and the error communicated itself to the final sheets via the O.S. transcibers. Mr "Lith" also appears on pages 5 and 10 as an authority.
OS1/13/79/17 Site of RIRES CASTLE Rires Castle Site of Rires Castle Site of Rires Castle Site of Riras Castle Reres Castle Castle of Rires Mr. James Lith Mr. Adamson Rent Receipts Hist. [History] of Fife (Sibbalds) History of Fife (Leighton's) Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 026 [situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [Northwest] from Colinsburgh. The site of an ancient mansion house or castle which belonged to the family of Weems and subsequently to a Capt. [Captain] Chrichton, as descendant of the Earls of Dumfries. The walls were standing untill about fourteen years ago when they were taken down by the present tenant of the farm of Reres for the purpose of building a fence. It was an oblong square built of rough unhewn stone, with walls of about seven feet in thickness.
OS1/13/79/17 17 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [57] [Quotation] "Above on the side of the hills is first Riras antiently belonging to the name of Weems and then by marriage with a son of Pitsligoe's it came to the Forbeses and of late to Captn. [Captain] Chrichton descended of the Earl of Dumfries. Now the property of Alexander Bayne Esq." Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Fife. p. 357.
OS1/13/79/18 18 [No Header] [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [Castle of Rires - Continued] [Quotation] " The Castle of Rires merits particular notice situated on a high eminence commanding a most extensive view and intended it would appear for a place of defence it is surrounded by a ditch 70 feet wide whose depth cannot be now ascertained with accuracy by reason of the alterations time has made on the ground: No planting remains about it excepting one remarkable tree called the Bicker Tree measuring 14 feet around and its branching extending about 75 feet that part of the tree where the great branches separate from the trunk affords a very agreeable seat and shade in summer and tradition says that one of the hospitable proprietors after liberally entertaining his guests in the castle was wont to conduct them to this tree and give them an additional bicker there. In those days it was usual with people of rank to drink out of wooden cups or bickers tipped with silver. Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol [volume] 9. p.297
OS1/13/79/19 Site of CHAPEL [Rires] Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) Mr. James Lyth Mr. Adamson 026 [situation] About 7/8 of a mile N.W. [Northwest] from Colinsburgh. The site of an ancient Chapel which stood here as lately as the year 1839. It was a small oblong building, built of rough unhewn stone and was probably a Chapelry, subordinate to the principal charge in the parish. On taking down the walls, five graves each containing bones enclosed in stone coffins, were discovered buried within the chapel. The proprietor of the estate of Balcarras had to pay an annual tribute, consisting of a number of candles, to the establishment....
OS1/13/79/19 19 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [62] [Note - Site of Chapel] G. [German] Text.
OS1/13/79/20 20 [Blank Page] [Margin note] Page in Forms 136
OS1/13/79/21 SPRATTYHALL Sprattyhall Sprattyhall Gatesideside Mr. J. Lith Mr. Adamson Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 78 of a mile N.N.W. from Colinsburgh. Three small cottages with offices and gardens attached; occupied by the labourers employed on the Estate of Balcarras.
OS1/13/79/21 BALCARRES CRAIG Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig James Lith Mr. Adamson J. Melville Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1837 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile N. by E. [North by East] from Colinsburgh. A long and narrow ridge of wooded land, rising gently from the N.E. [Northeast] and terminating in a precipice on the west. On its summit is a small circular tower erected some years ago. It is a well known land mark.
OS1/13/79/21 21 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [56 & 61]
OS1/13/79/22 BALCARRES HOUSE Balcarres House Balcarres House Balcarres House Balcarres Balcarres Balcarres Balcarras Gen. [General] Sir J. Lindsay Mr. Adamson Mr. J. Lith Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Fife County Map Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Leighton's Hist: [History] of Fife 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.by W. [North by West] form Colinsburgh. A large and handsomely built mansion house with suitable offices and extensive gardens attached situated in a large and tastefully laid out demesne; the property and residence of Sir David Lindsay. This house is famous as being the birth place of Lady Anne Lindsay, the authoress of the favourite Scotch song "Auld Robin Gray". It is said that Cromwell slept here one night during his campaign in Scotland.
OS1/13/79/22 22 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [58]
OS1/13/79/23 TOWER [Balcarres Craig] Tower Tower Tower James Lith Mr. Adamson J. Melville 026 [situation] About 20 chains N.W. [Northwest] from Balcarres House. A circular tower about 30 feet high, situated on the top of Balcarres Craig. It was erected in the year 1813, partly for ornament and partly as an observatory. It is surmounted with a flag staff.
OS1/13/79/23 23 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [61] Kilconquhar Loch: Kilconquhar Loch: Kilconquhar Loch: See Name Book Plan 26C. [situation] South side of Kilconquhar about 1 1/4 miles S.E. [Southeast] from Colinsburgh. For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 26C
OS1/13/79/24 Ruins of CHAPEL [Balcarres House] Chapel (In Ruins) Chapel (In Ruins) Mr. Adamson Gen. [General] J. Lindsay Esqr. 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile N. [North] from Colinsburgh adjoining Balcarres House. The ruins of a small but neatly built edifice which was erected in 1620. When completed it was claimed by the Bishop of the diocese on behalf of the Church, but the proprietor would not yield to this demand, and sooner than deliver it up he caused it to be dismantled, in which state it has ever since remained. Mr. Lindsay who is well acquainted with the locality gave the above information.
OS1/13/79/24 24 Parish of Kilconquhar. [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [55]
OS1/13/79/25 BALNIEL DEN Balneil Den Balneil Den Balneil Den Balniel Den Mains Gen. [General] J. Lindsay R. Melville Mr. Russel Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map. 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.N.E. [North North East] from Colinsburgh. A large and well built farm house with extensive offices and farm attached; the property of Gen. [General] J. Lindsay of Balcarres and occupied by Mr. Bogie.
OS1/13/79/25 DEN BRIDGE Den Bridge (County) Den Bride (County) Den Bridge (County) Robert Melville Mr. Russel R. Paterson 026 [situation] About 3/4 of a mile E. by N. [East by North] from Colinsburgh. A stone bridge of two arches on the road leading from Colinsburgh to Pittenweem: the property of the trustees of the County
OS1/13/79/25 25 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [68 & 67]
OS1/13/79/26 DEN BURN Den Burn Den Burn Robert Melville James Edington 026 [situation] Passes a little Westward of Pitcorthie House. A small stream which rises near Lathallan Mill and flows through the ravine called Balneil Den and Balcarres Den; it then enters the estate of Kilconquhar and assumes the name "Kilconquhar Burn" at the point where the Mill lead branches from it. After passing through the lands of Kilconquhar it is known as "Cocklemill Burn" which name it retains untill it falls into the sea near Elie.
OS1/13/79/26 26 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [66]
OS1/13/79/27 CAIRNIE HOUSE Cairnie House Cairnie House Cairnie House Cairnie Cairnie House Robert Melville Mr. Russel Mr. Galloway Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a mile Eastward from Colinsburgh. A small but neatly built mansion house with offices and garden attached situated in a small and neatly laid out demesne: the property of Mrs. Davidson. It is at present undergoing a thorough repair.
OS1/13/79/27 27 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [67 & 65] Kilconquhar Burn: Kilconquhar Burn: Kilconquhar Burn: See Name Book Plan 26B [situation] Passes Kilconquhar Mill a little west of Kilconquhar Village: For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 26B.
OS1/13/79/28 BALCARRES DEN Balcarres Den Balcarres Den Gen. [General] J. Lindsay R. Melville Stat: Acct: 026 [situation] About 3/4 of a mile NE by E [Northeast by East] from Colinsburgh. A deep, wooded ravine or glen through which a small stream flows. It is about 2 miles long and from 5 to ten chains wide, both sides being very precipitous. Portion of this ravine is known as "Balniel Den."
OS1/13/79/28 28 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [68]
OS1/13/79/29 BALCARRES MILL Balcarres Mill Balcarres Mill R. Melville F. Edington 026 [situation] About 3/4 of a mile E by N [East by North] from Colinsburgh. Three dwelling houses with offices and gardens attached adjoining the mansion house of Pitcorthie; so called from their being built near the spot where Balcarres Mill formerly stood.
OS1/13/79/29 29 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [65]
OS1/13/79/30 DUNOTTER Dunotter Dunotter Mr. Galloway Alexander Robb 026 [situation] About 7/8 of a mile W.S.W. [West South West] from Colinsburgh. A row of cottage dwellings with gardens attached: the property of Mr. Buchan of Manchester, and occupied by farm labourers.
OS1/13/79/30 INCHARVIE Incharvie Incharvie Incharvie Incharvie Mr. J. McLaurin Francis Edington Mr. Todd Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 1/2 of a mile S.by E. [South by East] from Colinsburgh. A large and well built house with offices and an arable farm attached; the property of Sr. J. Bethune & occupied as an out farm by Mr. Fortune of Muircambus.
OS1/13/79/30 30 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [69 & 82]
OS1/13/79/31 MAYFIELD Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield James McLaren Mr. Todd Francis Edington 026 [situation] about 15 chains S.E. [Southeast] from Colinsburgh. A neatly built villa, with offices and garden attached: the property and residence of Mr. Carstairs.
OS1/13/79/31 COLINSBURGH Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Mr. J. McLaren Mr. Todd Leightons Hist. [History] of Fife. Co. [County] Map etc. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1837 026 [situation] About 1 1/8 miles N.W. [Northwest] from Kilconquhar. A compact, neatly built and thriving village, situated on the road leading from Largo to Pittenweem. It consists of a long, regular street running east and west, and two lanes diverging from it. It is inhabited chiefly by farm servants, tradesmen, and mechanics. The Commercial Bank has an agency here; a justice-of-piece courts are held here five times in the year. It has a weekly corn market on Wednesday, and two annual fairs, on the 2nd Friday in June and October. It contains the united Presbyterian Church, a school and a Post Office. This village is a Burgh-of-Barony under the Balcarres family, and received its name from Colin, 3rd Earl of Balcarres. Population in 1841 about 570.
OS1/13/79/31 31 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [78 & 77]
OS1/13/79/32 MEETING HOUSE (Disused) [Colinsburgh] Meeting House Meeting House Meeting House Mr. Todd Mr. Galloway F. Edington 026 [situation] In the village of Colinsburgh. An old meeting house, formerly used as a place of worship by a body of dissenters. It has been abandoned for many years and is now in a state of dilapidation.
OS1/13/79/32 SCHOOL [Colinsburgh] School School School Mr. McLaurin Francis Edington Mr. Todd 026 [situation] In the village of Colinsburgh. A neatly built school house, erected by subscription on a piece of ground given by Gen: [General] Lindsay the superior. It is unendowed and the schoolmasters salary is wholly derived from fees. Average attendance about 80.
OS1/13/79/32 32 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [76 & 81]
OS1/13/79/33 Inn [Colinsburgh] Inn Inn Inn Mr.McLaurin Francis Edington Mr. Todd 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar [Error- Colinsburgh] A respectable Inn with offices attached; situated in the principal street of the village of Colinsbugh occupied by Mr. C. Ronald.
OS1/13/79/33 POST OFFICE [Colinsburgh] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr. McLaurin Francis Edington Mr.Todd 026 [situation] In the village of Colinsburgh. A Post Office for the village is established here from which there is one dispatch and one delivery daily - Postmaster Mr. E. Ronald.
OS1/13/79/33 33 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 - 81
OS1/13/79/34 GAS WORKS [Colinsburgh] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Mr. Todd Mr. Galloway F. Edington. 026 [situation] In the village of Colinsburgh. These works were erected a few years ago by a company formed for the purpose of lighting the village of Colinsburgh with gas. They are well built and fitted up with gasometer, retorts etc.
OS1/13/79/34 34 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [79] [Interesting deleted entry]: Currying Works: [Authorities] Mr. Galloway, F. Edington, Mr. Todd. [Remarks] An extensive establishment for the Currying of leather; the property of the heirs of the late Mr. Carstairs, and rented by Mr. Galloway, Currier. [note] This is a Curriers workshop. Not usual to write workshops on 6 inch plans.
OS1/13/79/35 FAIRFIELD Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield James McLaurin Mr. Todd Francis Edington 026 [situation] North side of the village of Colinsburgh. A small farm house with offices, garden, and farm attached; the property of General Fair and rented as an out farm by Mr. Carstairs.
OS1/13/79/35 COMMERCIAL BANK [Colinsburgh] Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Mr. Fleming Mr. Todd Mr. McLaurin 026 [situation] In the village of Colinsburgh. A neatly built edifice occupied as a branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. The Comp. [Company] Agent has apartments within the bank.
OS1/13/79/35 35 Parish of Kilconquhar. [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [78 & 82]
OS1/13/79/36 THE LODGE [Colinsburgh] The Lodge The Lodge The Lodge Mr. McKay Francis Edington Mr. J. McLaurin 026 [situation] South side of the village of Colinsburgh. A dwelling house with offices and garden attached: the property of Mr McKay. It was built by a society of Gardeners and used by them for their meetings during which time it was designated "Gardeners Hall"; It was afterwards purchased by the present proprietor. Justice-of-Peace & small debt courts are held here, this being considered the Town Hall of Colinsburgh.
OS1/13/79/36 36 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [86]
OS1/13/79/37 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Colinsburgh] United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Mr. Todd Mr. Galloway F. Edington 026 [situation] In the Village of Colinsburgh. A plain edifice erected by subscription and seated to accomodate about 250. There is an appointed Clergyman to this Church whose stipend is derived from seat rents, voluntary subscriptions etc.
OS1/13/79/37 37 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [79]
OS1/13/79/38 KILCONQUHAR MILL (Corn) Kilconquhar Mill Kilconquhar Mill Kilconquhar Mill Mr. James McLaurin Mr. F. Edington Mr. R. Melville 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S.E. [Southeast] of the village of Colinsburgh. A corn mill, in working order with dwelling house and offices attached: the property of Sir J. Bethune of Kilconquhar House.
OS1/13/79/38 KILCONQUHAR [village] Kilconquhar (Village) Kilconquhar (Village) Kilconquhar (Village) Kilconquhar (Village) Kilcnquhair Kilconquhar Mr. James Mc Laurin F. Connoly Esqr. Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Sibbald's Hist: [History] of Fife Sibbald's Hist: [History] of Fife Johnston's Co. [County] Map. 026 [situation] About 1 1/8 miles S.E. [Southeast] of the village of Colinsburgh. A small and irregularly built village consisting of a number of one-story cottages, occupied by mechanical and farm labourers. It contains the parish church and school, two public houses, and various grocers & provision shops. This village is built on feus from the estate of Sir J. Bethune.
OS1/13/79/38 38 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin note] Page in Forms 136 [83 & 84]
OS1/13/79/39 CHURCH [parish] Church (Parochial) Church (Parochial) Church (Parochial) Mr. James McLaurin Francis Addington Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife 026 [situation] in the Village of Kilconquhar. A large and handsome Gothic structure surmounted with a square tower 80 feet high; erected in 1821 and seated for the accommodation of 1053. There is a small grave yard attached. Present incumbent, the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Milligan.
OS1/13/79/39 39 Parish of Kilconquhar. [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136. [88]
OS1/13/79/39 The name Mr. Addington has previously been shown as Edington, and it is possible the actual spelling should be Eddington. I am also suspicious of Mr. McLaurin who is more probably McLaren.
OS1/13/79/40 CHURCH (Remains of) [Kilconquhar] Church (Remains of) Church (Remains of) Mr. James McLaren F. Addington 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar. A fragment of a wall, about 50 feet long, and from 12 to 14 feet high, in which are three large arches - situated in a small grave yard adjoining the parish church. This is said to be the remains of the ancient parochial place of worship of Kilconquhar, which formerly belonged to the Abbey of North Berwick.
OS1/13/79/40 GRAVE YARD [Kilconquhar] Grave Yard Grave Yard Mr. James McLaurin F. Addington 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar. A fragment of a wall, about 50 feet long, and from 12 t 14 feet high, in which are three large arches - situated in a small grave yard adjoining the parish church. This is said to be the remains of the ancient parochial place of worship of Kilconquhar, which formerly belonged to the Abbey of North Berwick.
OS1/13/79/40 40 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136. [88] [Note - Church (Ruins of)] G. [German] Text.
OS1/13/79/40 Doubts about the Authority names are underlined here by the Name McLaren and McLaurin in the same hand.
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OS1/13/79/42 BARNYARDS Barnyards Barnyards Barnyards Mr. James McLaurin F. Edington R. Melville 026 [situation] About 10 chains North of Kilconquhar. An irregularly built hamlet consisting of two rows of one-story cottages, occupied by mechanics and farm labourers. It contains two public houses, and several grocery and provision shops. The feus are on the estate of Sir J. Bethune.
OS1/13/79/42 42 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136. [83]
OS1/13/79/43 SCHOOL [Kilconquhar] School (Parochial) School (Parochial) Mr. James McLaurin Mr. Ramsay 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar. A small stone building erected by the heritors of the parish. The teacher is allowed the maximum salary, with the legal accommodations. Average attendance about 100.
OS1/13/79/43 43 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin Note] Page in Forms 136. [86] [Note - Deleted entry for United Presbyterian Church] This church described in page 48.
OS1/13/79/44 KILCONQUHAR MAINS Kilconquhar Mains Kilconquhar Mains Kilconquhar Mains Mains Mr. James McLaurin William Ramsay Mr. G. Rogers Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 1/2 Mile N.E. [Northeast] from the village of Kilconquhar. A large and neatly built farm house with extensive offices and farm Attached: the property of Sir John Bethune; and occupied by Mr. Rogers
OS1/13/79/44 SCUDDIE HILL Scuddie Hill Scuddie Hill James Williamson George Forgan 026 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile E [East] from Kilconquhar Church. A small arable eminence on the farm of Balbuthie. on the Summit which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. The origin of the name is unknown in the locality.
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OS1/13/79/45 KILCONQUHAR HOUSE Kilconquhar House Kilconquhar House Kilconquhar House Kilconquhair Kilconquhar House Mr. James McLaurin Mr. F. Connolly Esq. Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] of Fife Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile N.E. [Northeast] from Kilconquhar Ch. [Church] A large and handsomely built mansion house, with extensive offices and gardens attached, situated in a tastefully laid out and well wooded demesne: the property and residence of Sir. J. Bethune.
OS1/13/79/45 THE LAW The Law The Law The Law Mr. J. McLaurin Mr. F. Conolly Esqr. Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] of Fife 026 [situation] About 5/8 mile E. [East] from the Church of Kilconquhar. A artificial wooded knoll on the estate of Kilconquhar constructed by a former proprietor for ornamental purposes. A wooden chair was formerly situated on the top of this eminence, which formed and agreeable resting place.
OS1/13/79/45 45 Parish of Kilconquhar [Margin Note] Page on Forms 136 [85 & 87]
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OS1/13/79/47 RIRES CRAIG Rires Craig Rires Craig Rires Craig James Thompson Balchristie James Smith Colinsburgh Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 026 [situation] About 1 3/8 miles W.N.W. [ West North West] from Colinsburgh A conspicuous whinstone rock on the land of Charleton, and near the top of the hill W [West] of Rires.
OS1/13/79/47 BICKER TREE Bicker Tree Bicker Tree Bicker Tree James Thompson James Smith Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 026 [situation] About 1 mile N.W. [Northwest] from Colinsburgh. An old tree said to be upwards of 300 years old it stands about 10 chains South from Rires Castle.- it is what is generally called a plane tree, and is very much decayed.
OS1/13/79/47 SANDYFIELD BURN Sandyfield Burn Sandyfield Burn James Thompson James Smith 026 [situation] Passes about 3/8 of a mile S.S.W. [South South West] from Colinsburgh. A small stream rising on the west of Colinsburgh and flowing southward and falling into Kilconquhar Burn.
OS1/13/79/47 47 Plan 26A Trace 1 [Note - Sandyfield Burn] (Trace 4) [signed] J. McDiarmid c.a. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/13/79/48 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Kilconquhar] United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Alexander brown Farmer Kilconquhar Revd. [Reverend] G. Kennedy U.P. [United Presbyterian] Minister Kilconquhar 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar about 1 mile S.E. [Southeast] from Colinsburgh. A stone building erected by the United Presbyterians, and used by them as a place of worship. it is in good repair and can accommodate about 260 hearers. - the Minister has a salary of £100 per annum.
OS1/13/79/48 NEW INN [Kilconquhar] Kilconquhar New Inn Kilconquhar New Inn Sign Board. Alexander Brown Innkeeper 026 [situation] In the village of Kilconquhar About 1 mile S.E. [Southeast] from Colinsburgh. A public house with offices and stables attached - situate on the north side of the Ph. [Parish] Church, and occupied by Alexander Brown, Innkeeper.
OS1/13/79/48 48 Plan 26A Trace 5 [Note - New Inn] New Inn only to be written on Plan as it is situated in the village of Kilconquhar.
OS1/13/79/49 49 [Index Page] PARISH OF CARNBEE PLAN 26A INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Parish of Carnbee -- 51 Pitcorthie House -- 51
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OS1/13/79/51 PITCORTHIE HOUSE Pitcorthie House Pitcorthie House Pitcorthie House Pitcorthie General Lindsay R. Melville Mr. Russel Johnston's Co. [County] Map 026 [situation] About 7/8 of a mile N.E.by E. [Northeast by East] from Colinsburgh. A large and handsome mansion house with extensive offices and gardens attached, situated in a tastefully laid out demesne; the property and residence of G. Sunden Esqr.
OS1/13/79/51 51 Parish of Carnbee Parish of Carnbee: Carnbee: Parish of Carnbee: See Name Book Plan 26B: [situation] In the E. [East] portion of the County of Fife: Descriptive Remarks in Name Book Plan 26B.
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OS1/13/79/54 54 [Blank Page] [Margin Note] Page on Forms 136
OS1/13/79/55 CHARLETON HOUSE Charleton House Charleton House Charleton House Charleton Mr. Adamson Balcarres R. Patterson Charleton Mr. Ballingall Rosebank Statistical Acct. [Account] of County p 319 026 A large and handsomely built mansion house and office houses all in good repair. attached to it is a large and neatly kept garden with a large tract of arable and other ornamental and wooded Demesne lands. It is the property and residence of Captain Thomson.
OS1/13/79/55 Ruins of CHAPEL [Balcarres House] Chapel Ruins of Chapel Ruins of Mr. Adamson Balcarres General James Lindsay of Balcarres 026 The ruins of a small but neatly built Chapel close by the mansion of Balcarres. It was built in the year 1620 by the then proprietor of Balcarres Estate but as soon as it was completed some dispute arose about the appointment of a Clergyman to officiate in it it being originally intended for a place of worship for the family only. the proprietor sooner than give it up to public use took off the roof in which state it still remains the interior is used as a burying place by the Lindsays of Balcarres.
OS1/13/79/55 55 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar. Plan 26A Trace 1 [signed] T. Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April 1853
OS1/13/79/55 The first of the "Forms 136" (Field Surveyors Records) referred to in the previous sheets in this Volume.
OS1/13/79/56 SPRATTYHALL Sprattyhall Sprattyhall Mr. J. Sith farmer. Riris Mr Adamson Balcarres 026 A row of three small dwelling houses and office houses all in good repair and situated on the Estate of Balcarres the dwelling houses are occupied by Hinds employed on the lands of Balcarres by General Lindsay. The other offices are used as out offices connected with the same the whole is now, used as above formerly they formed a separate farm steading.
OS1/13/79/56 COAL PIT [Rires] A Coalpit A Coalpit Mr. J. Sith farmer Riras Mr. Adamson Balcarres 026 A Coalpit of the Farm of Riras open an in good working order. and from which large quantities of coal are taken every day. It is the property of Mr. Bayne.
OS1/13/79/56 56 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 1 [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April [1853]
OS1/13/79/57 RIRES Rires Rires Rires Riras Reres Mr. James Sith Farmer Riras M. Adamson Balcarres Rent Receipts Hist [History] of Fife by R Sibbald p. 357 Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton p. 117 026 A large farm house and office houses all in good repair with steam power Thrashing Mill in good working order attached to these is a large farm of ground the property of Mr. Bayne, and occupied by Mr. James Sith (farmer)
OS1/13/79/57 Site of RIRES CASTLE Site of Castle Site of Castle Mr. James Sith farmer Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres 026 The site of an old castle on the farm of Rires, no trace of it now remains, the present farmer in Rires farm took down the walls of the Castle about 14 years ago, and dug up the foundation of it, using the stones for the building of ring fences on the farm. the Castle was an oblong square, built of rough unhewn stones, the wall being 6 to seven feet thick. an outhouse which stood clos by it still remains and is occupied by a Hind. A rampart of earth and stones encircled the Castle on the inside of the rampart was a deep Fosse which could at will be fill'd with water over which there was a drawbridge. Anciently it belonged according to Sibbalds Hist. [History] p. 357 to a family of the name of Weems, and by marriage to a family named Pitsligoe, afterwards to a Captain Chrichton descendant of the Earls of Dumfries. Now the property belongs to Alexander Boyne Esqr.
OS1/13/79/57 57 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 1 [signed] T. Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 13th April 1853
OS1/13/79/58 BALCARRES HOUSE Balcarres House . Balcarres House . Balcarres House Balcarres . . . Balcarras Balcarres Balcarres General J Lindsay Proprietor Balcarres Mr. Adamson Balcarres Mr. J. Sith Riras Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton Page 117 R. Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Fife Page 35? County Map dated 1826 & 7 Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] p. 319 026 A large and handsomely built mansion house and office houses all in good repair. Attached to it is a large and well enclosed Garden, and a large tract of Arable and other ornamentally Wooded Demesne lands. It is the property of General J Lindsay. the mansion house was built in the year 1616 and in 1839 a large addition was made to it. It is famous as being the birth place and residence of Lady Anne Lindsay the compositor of the Scotch Song "Auld Robin Gray" and a Local tradition exists to the effect that Cromwell spent a night in it when passing through these parts with his army. both the rooms occupied by these persons remain Since without any alteration for improvement or otherwise.-
OS1/13/79/58 GRASS LAW Grass Law Grass Law Mr. James Sith Riris Mr Adamson Balcarres 026 A Small Circular Conical hill on the farm of Rires its Surface [Grene.] or arable ground. & on its Summit there is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station called By Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Grass Law".
OS1/13/79/58 [Page] 58 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 1 Object Balcarres House - House & Offices Grass law - Hill [Signed] Thomas [Smith] April
OS1/13/79/59 CRESCENT HILL Crescent Hill Crescent Hill Mr. Adamson Balcarres R. Patterson Charleton 026 A hill of a small oval shape on the farm of East Coats & estate of Charleton, its surface consists of arable & wooded ground from a semicircular shape of wood at the base of it the name is derivede.
OS1/13/79/59 CRESCENT WOOD Crescent Wood Crescent Wood Mr. Adamson Balcarres R. Patterson Charleton 026 A small stripe of wooded ground on the estate of Charleton, consisting of Fir Oak Birch & brushwood. It is of nearly a semicircular shape hence its name.
OS1/13/79/59 EAST COATES East Coates East Coates Mr. Adamson Balcarres R. Patterson Charleton 026 A large farmhouse & offices all in good repair, attached to it is a farm of ground the property of Captain Thomson of Charleton & occupied by Mr. Morgan (farmer)
OS1/13/79/59 59 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Newburn Plan 26A Trace 1 [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April 1853
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OS1/13/79/61 BALCARRES CRAIG Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig Balcarres Craig James Sith Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres J Melville Balcarres Mill Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton p. 119 Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] page 319 026 A long narrow ridge of hill on the Estate of Balcarres lying in the direction of N.E. [Northeast] and South West. On this last side it has a precipitous termination, of about 200 feet in height. On its summit is a small circular tower, and its surface all cover'd with wood makes it a marked feature in the landscape, from every point in this part of the county.
OS1/13/79/61 TOWER [Balcarres Craig] Tower Tower Tower James Sith Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres J. Melville Balcarres Mill 026 A circular tower, about 25 links in diameter and about 30 ft. [Feet] high built for ornamental purposes on the top of Balcarres Craig in the year 1813. A winding Stone Stairs leads up to the top in the inside of it & on its summit is a flag pole. Used by the Ordnance Survey Party as a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Point & called by them "Balcarres Craig"
OS1/13/79/61 61 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace No 1 [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 13th April 1853
OS1/13/79/62 Site of CHAPEL [Rires] Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) Mr. James Sith Rires Mr. Adamson Balcarres 026 The site of an old chapel on the farm of Rires fragments of the walls remained until the year 1839. it was a small oblong building every trace of it was dug up at the above date, and removed and its site is since under cultivation. within it was found 5 graves containing human remains fragments of bones etc etc. each grave Seperately formed by five large flags of rough unhewn stones. It was a Roman Catholic Chapel & by Some Charter Still existing the proprietor of Balcarres Estate is bound to pay to this Chapel some certain amount of Mould Candles - Annually - this tribute is now obsolete.
OS1/13/79/62 62 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace No 1 [signed] Thomas Smith c.a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April [1853]
OS1/13/79/63 PITCORTHIE HOUSE Pitcorthie House Pitcorthie House Pitcorthie House General Lindsay Balcarres R. Melville Pitcorthie Mr. Russell E. [Easter] Pitcorthie. 026 A large and handsomely built Mansion house with office houses all in good repair attached to it is a neat garden and a large tract of ornamental and arable & wooded demesne lands. It is the property and residence of G. Simson Esqr.
OS1/13/79/63 63 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Carnbee Plan 26A Trace No. 2 [signed] T Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 198th April [1863]
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OS1/13/79/65 BALCARRES MILL Balcarres Mill Balcarres Mill R. Melville Pitcorthie F. Edington Incharvie 026 A row of three dwelling houses and other offices with thrashing mill all in good repair and used a Hinds and other offices to the Mansion house of Pitcorthie they are the property of G. Simson Esqr. and are built on or near the site of Balcarres Mill hence the name.
OS1/13/79/65 Kilconquhar Burn Kilconquhar Burn Kilconquhar Burn R. Melville Pitcorthie F. Edington Incharvie 026 A small stream rising near Lathallan Mill & falling into the sea near Elie. it is known by different names and here it is merely the continuation of Den Burn. It again changes its name to that of Cocklemill Burn this last named change does not take place on this plan.
OS1/13/79/65 65 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace No. 2 [signed] T. Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April [1853]
OS1/13/79/66 DEN BURN Den Burn Den Burn Robert Melville Pitcorthie F. Edington Incharvie 026 A small stream rising near Lathallan Mill and flowing through Balneil Den after which it flows through the Estate of Kilconquhar when it takes the name Kilconquhar Burn at a point where there branches from it by a sluice a small mill lead, leading to Kilconquhar Mill this point is near the public road from Colinsburgh to Pittenweem - after passing through the last named Estate it is called Cocklemill Burn and afterwards falls into the sea near Elie. It is about 3 miles long and from twenty to thirty links wide.
OS1/13/79/66 66 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 2 [signed] Thomas [Smith] 18th April [1853]
OS1/13/79/67 DEN BRIDGE Den Bridge Den Bridge Den Bridge Robert Melville Pitcorthie Mr. Russell E. [Easter] Pitcorthie R. Patterson Charleton. 026 A small stone bridge of two arches over the Den Burn on the line of road from Colinsburgh to Pittenweem. It was built and is kept in repair at the expense of the County.
OS1/13/79/67 CAIRNIE HOUSE Cairnie House Cairnie House Cairnie Houe Cairnie R. Melville Pitcorthie Mr. Russell E. [Easter] Pitcorthie Mr. Galloway Colinsburgh Statistical Acct. [Account] Page 319 026 A small but neatly built mansion house with office houses all in good repair attached to it is a small garden and about 30 acres of ornamental arable & other Wooded Demesne lands. It is the property of a Mr. Donaldson, at present living in England is now unoccupied and undergoing a thorough repair. It was formerly called Wellington House.
OS1/13/79/67 67 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace No 2 [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April 1853
OS1/13/79/68 BALNIEL DEN Balneil Den Balneil Den Balneil Den Balniel Den General J. Lindsay (proprietor) Balcarres R. Melville Pitcorthie Mr. Russell farmer E. [Easter] Pitcorthie Stat. [Statistical] Account. p913 026 A large and well built farm house and office houses with a steam power Thrashing Mill all in good repair attached to it is a large farm of ground the property of General Lindsay of Balcarres & Occupied by Mr.Bogie farmer
OS1/13/79/68 BALCARRES DEN Balcarres Den Balcarres Den Balcarres Den General Lindsay Balcarres R. Melville Pitcorthie Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] of County p 9.1336 [smudged] 026 A long deep ravine covered with wood and having a small stream flowing through it for a considerable distance it is known by the given name when higher up it is called Balniel Den, in all it is about 2 miles long by from five to ten chains wide and Situated in part in different properties.
OS1/13/79/68 68 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 2 [signed] Thomas [Smith c/a] 18th April [1853]
OS1/13/79/68 The Statistical Account page is Volume 9, page 336 of the New Statistical Account.
OS1/13/79/69 DUNOTTER Dunotter Dunotter Mr Galloway Colinsburgh Alexander Robb Meikle Dumbarnie 026 A row of four small dwelling houses of one story high each and in good repair each having a small piece of garden ground attached to it. they are the property of a Mr. Buchan residing in England & are occupied by Hinds employ'd in the neigbourhood.
OS1/13/79/69 69 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 3 [signed] T Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th April 1853
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OS1/13/79/71 ROSEBANK Rosebank Rosebank Rosebank Mr. Ballingall Rosebank Mr. Duncan Blachrystie Andrew Robb M [Meikle] Dumbarnie 026 A small neatly built dwelling house and office houses all in good repair attached to it is a neat garden and a few acres of ground it is he property of Capt. [Captain] Thomson of Charleton & is occupied by his factor Mr. Ballingall.
OS1/13/79/71 LITTLE DUMBARNIE Little Dumbarnie Little Dumbarnie Little Dumbarnie Andrew Robb M. [Meikle] Dumbarnie Mr. Ballingall Rosebank Mr. Duncan Balchrystie 026 A small farm house and office houses all in good repair. attached to it is a farm of ground the property of Mrs. H. Craigie & occupied by J. Robb farmer.
OS1/13/79/71 CULDEES CHAPEL (Supposed Site of) [Colinsburgh] Church Part in ruins None Quoted 026 An old Church nearly all a roofless ruin. The date of its erection is unknown. It was formerly a R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel a tribute of is revenue was paid annually to the Abbey of Dunfermline. a part being first paid to the Culdees at Balchristie. After the Reformation it was used as a Ph. [Parish] Church & continued so 'till 1815 When it was abandoned. On a stone in the W [West] end of it is the date 1733. being the date at which small belfry was erected on it.
OS1/13/79/71 71 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Newburn Plan 26A Trace 3 [signed] Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civilian Assistant] 13th April 1853
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OS1/13/79/73 SIBERIA Siberia Siberia Andrew Robb Meikle Dumbarnie Mr. Duncan Balchrystie 026 A small dwelling house o the farm of Meikle Dumbarnie. It is in good repair and occupied by a shepherd employed on the farm. There is a small garden attached to it.
OS1/13/79/73 MEIKLE DUMBARNIE Meikle Dumbarnie Meikle Dumbarnie Andrew Robb Meikle Dumbarnie Mr. Ballingall Rosebank 026 A large farm house and office houses all in good repair. attached to it is a large farm of ground the property of Mrs. Halket Craigie, and occupied as an out farm by Mr. Wood of Colinsburgh.
OS1/13/79/73 NANNIE'S KNOWE Nanny's Knowe Nanny's Knowe Andew Robb Meikle Dumbarnie Mr. Ballingall Rosebank 026 A small conical shaped Knoll on the farm of Meikle Dumbarnie Its surface consists of R.P. [Rough Pasture] & on its summit is Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Party Nannys Knowe - A Woman of the name was found drowned within the tide mark about 60 yards from it. hence the name.
OS1/13/79/73 73 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Newburn Plan 26A Trace 3 [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 9th April 1853
OS1/13/79/73 The difference between Nanny and Nannie is explained on the other page referring to this object.
OS1/13/79/74 BALCHRYSTIE Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchrystie Balchristie Mr. Duncan Balchrystie Mr. Ballingall Rosebank Andrew Robb M. [Meikle] Dumbarnie Mr. J. Sith Riras 026 A large and handsomely built farm house with extensive offices and thrashing mill, all in good repair attached to it is a large walled garden, a few acres of ornamentally wooded ground and a large farm of arable ground mostly under cultivation. it is the property of a Mr. Buchan at present residing in Manchester. It is let by him seperately to two different tennants Mr P. Thomson farmer rents the farm and all that portion of the offices. adjoining the Trashing Mill using one part of them as a dwelling house. - the dwelling house which was built in 1783. the remaining offices close by it the garden and ornamental wooded ground is occupied by a Mr. Duncan. on one of the last mentioned offices is the following inscription (FIMM 1676) the whole [farm] is supposed to be situated on the site of the village of Balchrystie, it is merely conjecture as the site of the village cannot be pointed out. and there are no remains of it. The Culdees had a Church here it was some place close by the present dwelling house. its foundation (says Stat. acct [Statistical Account] Page 125) was dug up half a [century] ago. Its site cannot be pointed out. King Malcolm & his Queen Margaret gave the Lands of [Balchrystie] to the Culdees. (See R. Sibbald's Hist. [History] p. 168.) Same author adds in a note page 357 "d [obscured] seems to have been very early, at Balchristie, a religious establishment. The Lands [being] given by Malcolm & Queen Margaret to the Culdees, but there seems to have been a church served by them before that time."
OS1/13/79/74 74 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Newburn Plan 26A Trace 3 [signed] T. Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 9th April [1853]
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OS1/13/79/76 MEETING HOUSE (Disused) [Colinsburgh] Meeting House Meeting House Meeting House Mr. Tod Colinsburgh Mr. Galloway Colinsburgh F. Edington Incharvie 026 An old meeting house formerly built by subscription and used for a long time as a burgher meeting house. it is now in bad repair and has been some years ago abandoned as a place of worship and lies now in a ruinous state of dilapidation.
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OS1/13/79/77 COLINSBURGH Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Colinsburgh Mr. J.McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr. Tod Druggist Colinsburgh Mr G. Forgan Inch. Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife page 117. Statistical Hist [History] of County p. 328. Sibbald's Hist [History] of Fife page 358. 026 A small but handsomely built village in this Parish and situated on the public road from Pittenweem to Largo ad about 5 miles from the former. It consists of a row of dwelling houses on both sides of the above road with two small Streets branching off it in both sides. The houses are from one to three storys high generally all in good repair & occupied by tradesmen Shopkeepers and agricultural labourers. There is one Inn at which is also established a post office one Public house and at two Grocers shops ardend drink is retailed - there are a number of other large and small grocers. & draper's shops. A United Presbyterian Church, a Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. A Subscription [School] It is the property of General James Lindsay of Balcarres, and fues off the same, and is named after Colin, third Earl of Balcarres by whom most of it it was built. It has a weekly market attended by farmers & Corn dealers. And two fairs annually for the Sale of Cattle. A Justice of Peace Small debt court is held in it at stated intervals & a circuit Sheriff small debt court is held in it 4 times annually. - there is a Tan & curry work in it. & the village is lighted with gas.
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OS1/13/79/78 MAYFIELD Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr Tod (Druggist) Colinsburgh Francis Edington Incharvie 026 A large dwelling house two Storys high in good repair with office houses and a small neat garden attached to it. It is the property and residence of Mr. Carstairs.
OS1/13/79/78 FAIRFIELD Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr Tod (Druggist) Colinsburgh Francis Edington Incharvie 026 A small farm house and office houses all in good repair. Attached to it is a small farm of ground the property of General Fair, it is occupied as an out farm by Mr. Carstairs of Mayfield, and the farm house occupied by a Hind in his employment.
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OS1/13/79/79 GAS WORKS [Colinsburgh] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Mr. Tod Colinsburgh Mr. Galloway Colinsburgh Mr. Edington Incharvie 026 Consisting of a Small Gasometer and office houses all in good repair, and constructed for the manufacture of Gas by a company for the lighting of Colinsburgh Village.
OS1/13/79/79 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Colinsburgh] United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Mr. Tod. Colinsburgh Mr Galloway Colinsburgh F. Edington Incharvie 026 A small plain stone building erected by subscription and used as a United Presbyterian Church. It is in good repair and has an accommodation of about 250 sittings. there is an appointed Minister to it, paid by subscription and Seat rents.
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OS1/13/79/80 THE LODGE [Colinsburgh] The Lodge The Lodge The Lodge Mr. Mackay Lodge Francis Edington Incharvie Mr. F McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 026 A dwelling house two story's high with offices all in good repair and having a small garden attached to it. It is the property of a Mr. Mackay by a recent purchase It was first built and used as Meeting House by a Society of Gardeners and was then called alternately the Gardeners hall & Gardeners Lodge. After being sold by them to the above proprietor both names fell into disusitude, and the given applies to it as a proper name. A Justice of Peace small debt Court is held in it at stated intervals and four times in ever year a circuit small debt court is held in it. A room on the second story is rented for to be used as a Court Room on those Occasions. there being no Town Hall in the village of Colinsburgh close by which it is situated.
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OS1/13/79/81 SCHOOL [Colinsburgh] School School School Mr. McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Francis Edington Incharve Mr. Tod Colinsburgh 026 A small but neatly built Schoolhouse in the village of Colinsburgh. It was built by subscription on a piece of ground given free by the proprietor, and is at present in good repair and has an average attendance of about 80 scholars. The teacher has no salary or other endowment save the Amt. [Amount] of school fees.
OS1/13/79/81 INN AND POST OFFICE [Colinsburgh] Inn & Post Office Inn & Post Office Inn & Post Office Mr. Tod Druggist Colinsburgh Mr. J. McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Francis Eddington 026 A large and well built dwelling house with offices in good repair. It was built and is used as an Inn and Post Office. Despatches are received at it once in every day from Edinburgh Burnstisland Largo. Elie Pittenweem Anstruther & Crail, & forwarded once in each day to the above places the Conveyance is by Mail Gig. It is the property of the Earl of Balcarres and is occupied by E. Ronald (Innkeeper & P. [Post] Master)
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OS1/13/79/82 INCHARVIE Incharvie Incharvie Incharvie Incharvie Mr. J. McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar FRancis Edington Incharvie Mr. Tod Druggist Collinsburgh Co. [County] Map Date 1826&7 026 A large farm house and office houses all in good repair & situated the former about 3 chains from the offices Attached to these is a large farm of ground. the property of Sir John Bethune and occupied by Mr. Fortune of Muircambus as an out farm.
OS1/13/79/82 COMMERCIAL BANK [Colinsburgh] Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Commercial Bank Mr. Flemming (Writer) Colinsburgh Mr. Tod Druggist Colinsburgh Mr. J. McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Hist. [History] of Fife Page 118 by J.M. Leighton 026 A large and handsomely built dwelling house with offices all in good repair and having a small garden attached to it. It was first built for a dwelling house but was purchased by the Commercial Banking Company, and a Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland established at it. the Cos. [Company's] Agent Mr. Morgan lives on the premises. part of the building being used as a dwelling house for him & part as a Bank.
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OS1/13/79/83 KILCONQUHAR MILL (Corn) Kilconquhar Mill (Corn) Kilconquhar Mill (Corn) Kilconquhar Mill (Corn) Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar F. Edington Incharvie R. Melville 026 A Corn Mill in good working repair with offices and dwelling house all in good repair & occupied, attached to it is a small farm of ground the property of Sir John L. Bethune of Kilconquhar House.
OS1/13/79/83 BARNYARDS Barnyards Barnyards Barnyards Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar F. Edington Incharvie R. Melville Pitcorthie 026 A small village consisting of two irregularly situated rows of dwelling houses from one to three stories high and all in good repair and occupied by tradesmen shopkeepers and labourers, chiefly the latter there is two public houses both being also grocers shops,- there is no Post Office, School or public building of any kind save a Meeting house. Save some feus it is the property of Sir John Bethune.
OS1/13/79/83 83 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Parish of Kilconquhar Plan 26A Trace 5 [Deletion and explanatory note - Barnyards] There was formerly a Tan Work but this has been discontinued & the buildings which formed it converted into dwelling houses} this remark applies to the village of Kilconquhar T.S. [Thomas Smith] [signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 5th April 1853
OS1/13/79/84 KILCONQUHAR [village] Kilconquhar Kilconquhar Kilconquhar Kilconquhar Kilconquhar Kilconquhar Kilconquhair Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr. F. Conolly Esqr. Banker Anstruther Robert Melville Pitcorthie Leighton's History of Fife p.117 Statistical Hist [History] of Fife pag. 319 Hist. [History] of Fife by R. Sibbald p. 207 Hist. [History] of Fife by R. Sibbald . Same Page. 026 A small irregularly built village consisting of two crooked rows of dwelling houses from one to three storys high, being generally all in good repair, and occupied by tradesmen and agricultural labourers there is two public houses both of them being also grocers shops various small grocers shops etc. the Parish Church and School are situated in this village there is no Post Office or other public building of any kind. The houses are the property of Sir John L. Bethune of Kilconquhar House & fues off his property. the name of the village is derived from the Ph. [Parish].
OS1/13/79/84 KILCONQUHAR HOUSE Kilconquhar House Kilconquhar House Kilconquhar House Kilconquhair Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr. F. Conelly Esqr. Banker Anstruther. Statistical Hist. [History] of Fife p. 319 Sibbald's Hist [History] of Fife pag 357. 026 A large and handsomely built Mansion house, with office houses all in good repair, attached to it is a large tract of arable ornamental & other wooded demesne Lands. It is the property & residence of Sir John Bethune.
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OS1/13/79/85 MEETING HOUSE [Barnyards] Meeting House Meeting House Mr. McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Mr Ramsay Barnyards 026 A small stone building in good repair, erected by subscription for and used as a dissenting meeting house. It has an accommodation of 300 sittings and an appointed Minister to it. The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Kennedy. It is situated in the village of Barnyards in this Ph. [Parish] and belongs to the United Associate Synod or that class of Dissenters.
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OS1/13/79/86 SCHOOL [Kilconquhar] School School James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar William Ramsay 026 A small stone building in good repair erected by the Heritors of the parish for and used as a Parish School. There is an appointed teacher to it having the maximum Salary with other legal accommodation of dwelling house & garden. the average number of scholars is about 100.
OS1/13/79/86 KILCONQUHAR MAINS Kilconquhar Mains Kilconquhar Mains Kilconquhar Mains James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar William Ramsay Barnyards Mr. G. Rogers. farmer Kilconquhar Mains 026 A large and handsomely built farm house and office houses all in good repair attached to it is a large farm of ground the property of Sir John Bethune and occupied by Mr. Rogers (farmer)
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OS1/13/79/87 CHURCH [parish] Church (Ph.) [Parish] Church (Ph.) [Parish] Church (Ph.) [Parish] Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar Francis Addington Incharvie Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fifeshire 026 A large and handsome stone building in the Gothic style of architecture with a tower 80 feet high. It was built by the Heritors of the Ph. [Parish] in the year 1821 and is seated for 1053 hearers. the present incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] William Milligan. It is at present in good repair and adjoining it is a small graveyard.
OS1/13/79/87 CHURCH (Remains of) [Kilconquhar] Church (Remains of) Church (Remains of) Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar F. Addington Incharvie 026 The ruins of a Church situated in a small graveyard close by the present Parish. It consists of a fragment of a wall only and is about 70 links long by about 12 or 14 feet high having three large arches in it it is of high but unknown antiquity Supposed to have been a R [Roman] Catholic place of worship before the reformation, afterwards the Ph. [Parish] Church 'till the building of the present one. [Note] In p. 357 of Sibbald's Hist [History] of Fife he says it belonged to the Nunnery of North Berwick.
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OS1/13/79/88 SCUDDIE HILL Scuddie Hill Scuddie Hill James Williamson Balbuthie George Forgan Inch 026 A small hill of arable surface on the farm of Balbuthie. on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Scuddiehill". The origin of this name is not known in the locality.
OS1/13/79/88 THE LAW The Law The Law Mr. James McLaurin Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kilconquhar James Williamson Balbuthie 026 A small knoll or eminence of artificial construction on the estate of Kilconquhar. it is of an oval shape and rises in the centre to about 12ft above the Surrounding Surface. it is covered with wood save on the top, on which there was formerly a wooden chair or seat fixed and a small avenue or foot road led to it from the mansion house of Kilconquhar the foot road & seat have long since disappeared, both as well as this artificial eminence were constructed by a former proprietor.
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