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PARISH OF CARNBEE
PLAN 26B
INDEX
Name of Objects -- Pages
Balcormo Mill -- 4
Balcormo -- 6
Balcaskie House -- 11
Carnbee Ph [Parish] of -- 3
Comielaw -- 10
Drill Burn -- 5
Easter Pitcorthie -- 4
Kellie Colliery --
Kellie T. Pike --9 [Toll Bar]
Standing Stone -- 6
Newton of Balcormo -- 9
Inch -- 12 |
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CARNBEE [parish] |
Parish of Carnbee
Parish of Carnbee
Parish of Carnbee
Parish of Carnbee
Parish of Carnbee
Parish of Carnbee |
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd's Edinr. [Edinburgh] Almanac Ainslie's Map of Scotland
Johnstons Map of Fifeshire
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fifeshire
List of Parishes of Fifeshire supplied to the Sheriffs |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the County.
A parish in Fifeshire: bounded by Cameron on the North; by Denino, Crail and Kilrenny on the east by Anstruther, Pittenweem, and St. Monance on the South; and by Kilconquhar on the west.
It is about 4 miles in extent from north to south, and the same from east to west. A ridge of hills runs east and west through the middle of the parish, which, in different places, rises into fine green hills of a conical outline, one of which, Kellie Law, rises to the height of 810 feet above sea level, and commands a fine view. On the south side of these high grounds, all the way down to the coast of the Firth of Forth, is an extent of rich fertile soil, north of the hill the ground is more adapted for pasture. It contains some excellent lime and freestone quarries, also some rich seams of Coal. Balcaskie, the seat of Sir R.A. Anstruther Bart. [Baronet], is situated in this Parish.
This parish is in the presbytery of St. Andrews, and Synod of Fife. Stipend £238.17.8 with a glebe of the value of £30. Abridged from Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol [Volume 1] page 210. |
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3 Parish of Carnbee
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EASTER PITCORTHIE |
Easter Pitcorthie
Easter Pitcorthie
Easter Pitcorthie
Easter Pitcorthie
Easter Pitcorthie
Easter Pitcorthie |
Mr. Rusell
Robert Rintoul
William Alder
Map of Farm
Rent Receipts
C. [County] Map |
026 |
[situation] About 2 miles N.W. [Northwest] from St. Monance.
A large farm house, with extensive offices and farm attached, the property of George Simpson Esqr. and presently tenanted by Mr. Russell. |
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BALCORMO MILL (Corn) |
Balcormo Mill
Balcormo Mill
Balcormo Mill
Balcormo Mill |
Mr. Russell
William Alder
Rent Receipts
Co. [County] Map |
026 |
[situation] About 1 3/4 miles N.W. by N. [Northwest by North] from St. Monance.
A plain stone building fitted up as a corn mill. Attached is a Kiln, a dwelling house and offices, and a farm of about 57 acres in extent. It is the property of Hugo Arnot Esqr. and is now rented by Mr. R. Rintoul. |
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DREEL BURN |
Drill Burn
Drill Burn
Drill Burn
Dril Burn
Dreel Burn |
George Fargan
E. Robertson
William Alder
County Map 1826 - 7
Statistl: Hist: [Statistical History] of County. |
026 |
[situation] Runs in S.E. [Southeasterly] direction past the south side of Balkaskie House.
A small stream rising at the west side o the farm of Easter Pitcorthie and flowing by Balcormo Mill through the estate of Balcaskie and Grangemuir to its confluence with the Firth of Forth, between the burghs of Easter & Wester Anstruther.
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KELLIE COLLIERY |
Kellie Colliery
Kellie Colliery |
John Hostler
George Fargan |
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[situation] About 2 miles North of St. Monance.
A coal pit situated on the farm of Kellie, the property of Mr. Young of Wester Anstruther. |
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BALCORMO |
Balcormo
Balcormo
Balcormo
Balcormo
Balcormo |
William Alder
Mr. Russell
County Map 1826 - 7
Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fifeshire III.214 [Volume 3 page 214]
Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1 3/4 miles N.N.W. [North North West] from St. Monance.
A large ruinous building, formerly a mansion house and lately occupied as the farm house [belonging] to the farm of Balcormo. It is evidently a very ancient building as the date 1388 appears over the doorway. It is now fallen into decay and is uninhabitable. Attached to this house is a set of modern built offices and a small portion of land rented as an out farm, by Mr Aitken. Proprietor; Sir R.A. Anstruther of Balcaskie. |
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[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..84 |
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STANDING STONE |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr. Russell
William Alder |
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[situation] About 2 1/4 Miles N.W. [Northwest] from St. Monance.
A standing stone of considerable antiquity situated on the farm of Easter Pitcorthie. It is a rude undressed block, standing in an upright position on the top of a small eminence. Its dimensions are; about 7 1/2 feet in height, breadth about 4 feet, and two feet in thickness. Nothing is locally known of its origin, or the date of its erection, but it is generally believed to mark the grave of some slain warrior. During the present winter the earth around it was excavated, but save a few fragments of bone (supposed to be human) nothing was found to [shed] any light upon its history. |
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[Note - Standing Stone] G. [German] Text
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KELLIE T.P. |
Kellie Toll Bar
Kellie Toll Bar
Kellie Toll Bar |
Sign Board
William Alder
George Fargan |
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[situation] About 2 Miles N. by W [North by West] from St, Monance.
A turnpike gate with house for collector, situated in the village of Newton of Balcormo on the road leading from Colinsburgh to Anstruther; the property of the road trustees. |
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NEWTON OF BALCORMO |
Newton of Balcormo
Newton of Balcormo
Newton of Balcormo |
George Fargan
William Alder
John Hostler
County Map 1826 - 7 |
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[situation] About 2 Miles North by West form St. Monance.
A hamlet consisting of an irregular row of cottage dwellings, situated on the road leading from Colinsburgh to Anstruther. It is chiefly inhabited by colliers and farm labourers, and contains one grocer's shop and two bakers shops. It is built on ground feued of the estate of H. Arnot Esqr. |
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COMIELAW |
Comielaw
Comielaw
Comielaw
Comielaw |
William Alder
George Fargan
Co. [County] Map 1826-7
Estate Map 1848 |
026 |
[situation] About 1 7/8 miles N. by W. [North by West] from St. Monance a little E. [East] of Newton of Balcormo.
A farm house with offices and a small portion of land attached, the property of Sr. R.A. Anstruther of Balcaskie. The land is rented as an out farm by Mr. John Rentoul farmer of Ovenston. |
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BALCASKIE HOUSE |
Balcaskie House
Balcaskie House
Balcaskie House
Balcaskie |
George Fargan
Mr. Bane
Mr. Symington
Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles N by W [North by West] from St. Monance.
A large and handsome mansion house with offices and garden attached situated in a well wooded and neatly laid out demesne: the property and residence of Sir R. A. Anstruther the patron of the Parish. |
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BISHOP'S WALK |
Bishop's Walk
Bishop's Walk
Bishop's Walk |
George Fargan
Mr. Bane
Mr. Symington |
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[situation] Within the demesne of Balcaskie about a mile N. [North] from St. Monance.
A foot path leading from the corner of the garden at Bacaskie House to the public road leading from Pittenweem to Colinsburgh. It received the name from being the way by which the priors of Pittenweem passed to and from the Church of Abercrombie. |
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INCH |
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Inch
Inch
Inch
Inch
Inch
Inch |
George Fargan
Mr. Bain
Map of Farm 1843 |
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[situation] About 1 3/8 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] from St. Monance. A farm house with extensive offices and large farm attached. the property of Sir. R.A. Anstruther of Balcaskie House, and occupied by Mr. George Fargan. |
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PARISH OF ST. MONANS
PLAN 26B
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
St. Monans Ph. [Parish of] -- 17
Abercrombie Mill -- 19
Abercrombie Church -- 20
Abercrombie -- 25
Boiling Cauldron - 36 [On page 40]
Chapel Wood -- 23
Cairnbriggs -- 26
Craigiewells -- 26
Grave Yard -- 20
Longshanks -- 39 [Long Shank]
Ladies' Seat -- 39 [Lady's Seat]
Manse -- 25
Newark -- 36
Newark Castle (Ruins of) --37
Old Saltpans -- 43
Post Office -- 35
Partan Craig -- 41
Stenton -- 23
Sandyrigg's Wood -- 25
St. Monan's Cell -- 44
St. Monans Harbour -- 42
St. Monans -- 27
School -- 34
School -- 35
School -- 34
Town Hall -- 36
Witches Craig -- 40
Windmill (Ruins of) -- 43 |
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ST MONANS [parish] |
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monans
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monance
Abercrombie or St. Monance
St. Monans
Abercromby or St. Monans
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monance
Abercrombie and St. Minnans
St. Monance & Abercrombie
St. Monans
St. Monance |
Sheriff's List of parishes
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Presbytery Records
Usage in the Sheriff's Courts
Oliver & Boyds Almk. [Alamanack]
Black's Map of Scotland
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Kinross & Fife
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Scott Anstruther Wester
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Cowper Pittenweem
Excerpt from Charter of St. Monance
Decreet of locality dated 22nd Feb. [February] 1665
Records of Teinds dated 1691
Keith's religious houses of Scotland
Gazetteer of Scotland 1803 |
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[situation] In the E [East] portion of the Co. [County] of Fife.
A small parish in the Co. [County of] Fife on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is bounded on the north by Carnbee on the east by Carnbee and Pittenweem from which it is divided by the Dreel Burn and on the west by Elie and Kilconquhar from both of which it is divided by the Inwearie rivulet. It is about 1 1/2 miles in length from north to south by 1 in breadth. The area is about 800 acres of which nearly whole is arable or cultivated. This parish is in the Presbytery of St. Andrews and Synod of Fife. This parish was known by the name Abercrombie as... |
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17 Parish of St Monans.
[Note] See a lengthened account of St. Monan and of St. Monan's Chapel page 28 to page 33 which shows the proper name & spelling of the Parish to be "St. Monans" |
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18 Parish of St. Monans
[St. Monans (parish) Description continued]
Back as 1174. In 1646 the lands of Newark constituting the barony of St. Monance were disjoined from Kilconquhar and annexed Quoad Sacra to Abernethie. The parish thus enlarged received the designation of Abercrombie with St Monance. In the course of years and with the decline of the village of Abercrombie and rise of that of St. Monance the old title disappeared altogether and the parish came to be known by that of St. Monance as it is still pretty generally designated although the old title of Abercrombie has been revived for the last thirty years at the wish of the principal heritor. |
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ABERCROMBIE MILL |
Abercrombie Mill
Abercrombie Mill
Abercrombie Mill |
George Fargan
William Alder
Mr Bane |
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[situation] About 1 1/2 miles N.W.by N. [North West by North] from St. Monance.
Two small dwelling houses situated on the farm of Abercrombie. A corn mill formerly stood near these dwellings which still retain the ame "Abercrombie Mill". They are the property of Sir R.A. Anstruther, Balcaskie House. |
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ABERCROMBIE CHURCH (Ruins of) |
Abercrombie Church
Abercrombie Church
Abercrombie Church
Abercrombie Church |
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Mr. Bane
Mr. Symington
Hist: [History] of Fife by JM Leighton |
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles N.N.W. [ North North West] from St. Monance.
The roofless ruins of a small Gothic edifice, formerly the parish church of Abercrombie. The walls are still standing and are nearly perfect, being propped up and sightly repaired to prevent their further decay. It has been disused as a place of worship for the last 200 years and is now the burying place of the family of Anstruther of Balcaskie House. It is surrounded by a small [enclosure] formerly the graveyard & still sometimes used as such. |
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GRAVE YARD [Balcaskie House] |
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Grave Yard
Grave Yard |
George Fargan
Mr Bane
Mr. Symington |
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[situation] Around Abercrombie Church, within the demesne of Balcaskie. |
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[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..91
[Note- Abercrombie Church] G. [German] Text. |
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21 Parish of St. Monans
[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..
[Quotation]
"Our most noted antiquity is the church which will be afterwards advested to oc. [?] In the opposite extremity of the parish, nearly a mile and a half from the house of Newark there is still to be seen the old and ruined parish church of Abercrombie, abandoned as a place of worship for [190 years]. It stands in a sequestered and romantic situation nearly in the centre of original burying ground and close upon Sir Ralph Anstruther's enclosing and plantations. It is the burying place of the family of Balcaskie and of the minister of Abercrombie and family. A few families of the adjacent tenantry still use the burying-ground Abercrombie being the oldest remembered site of their ancestors." Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fifeshire. page 343. |
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CHAPEL WOOD |
Chapel Wood
Chapel Wood |
George Fargan
Mr. Bane |
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[situation] Within the demesne of Balcaskie about 1 1/8 miles N.by W [North by West] from St. Monance.
A small stripe of plantation on the demesne lands attached to Balcaskie House. It consits of Fir, Birch, Oak and ash trees and takes its name from the ancient church of Abercrombie which is contained within its enclosure. |
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STENTON |
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton |
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Mr. Russell
Rent Receipts
Co. [County] Map 1826-7
Estate Map |
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[situation] About 1/4 Mile N.W. by W [North West by West] from St. Monance.
A large and well built farm house with suitable offices and an extensive farm attached. To this farm is annexed the farm formerly called "Sandyrigs". It is the property of Sir R. Anstruther of Balcaskie House and is now tenanted by Mr. Cooper. |
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SANDYRIGS WOOD |
Sandyrigs Wood
Sandyrigs Wood
Sandyrigs Wood |
Robert Cooper
Mr. Bane
George Fargan |
026 |
[situation] About 1 1/2 miles N.N.W. from St. Monance.
A small plantation consisting of Ash, Oak, Birch and Fir trees, situated on the farm formerly called "Sandyrigs". |
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ST MONANS BURN |
St. Monance Burn
St. Monance Burn |
James Williams
George Fargan |
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[situation] Passes E [East] side of St. Monance Church.
A small stream which rises on the farm of Balbuthie, flows for about one mile in a south-easterly direction and falls into the Firth of Forth at the village of St. Monance. |
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24 Parish of St. Monans
[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..96 & 95
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ABERCROMBIE |
Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Abercrombie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo.
George Fargan
William Peattie
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
026 |
[situation] About 7/8 of a mile NW by N [North West by North] from St. Monance.
A hamlet consisting a few detached cottages, occupied by farm labourers. Adjoining is a farm house and offices with farm attached. Formerly this was the principal village in the parish. Proprietor Sir R.A. Anstruther. |
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MANSE [Abercrombie] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
George Fargan
William Peattie |
026 |
[situation] About 7/8 of a mile N.W. by N. [North West by North] from St. Monance.
A larre and neatly built dwelling house with offices and garden attached, the residence of the parochial Clergyman the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. |
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CAIRNBRIGGS |
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs |
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George Fargan
Mr. Mackay
Estate Map 1848
Co. [County] Map 1826-7 |
026 |
[situation] About 3/4 of a Mile N by W [ North by West] from St. Monance.
A small farm house, with suitable offices and farm attached, the property of Sir. R.A. Anstruther Bart. [Baronet] of Balcaskie House, and rented by Mr. McKay. |
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CRAIGIEWELLS |
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
William Pattie
George Fargan
Estate Map 1848
Rent Receipts |
026 |
[situation] About 1/2 of a mile N.W.by W [North West by West] from St. Monance.
A dwelling house with offices and about six acres of land attached; the property of Sir. R.A. Anstruther and occupied by Mr. William Pattie. |
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ST MONANS [village] |
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monanc
St. Monan's
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monance
St. Monans
St. Monance |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
Mr. McKay
John Oliphant
George Fargan
Hist: [History] of Fife (Leighton's)
County Map 1826-7
Name on Rent Receipts & Licenses
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Scott Anstruther Wester
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Cowper Pitteweem
Presbytery Records
Usage in the Sheriff's Court. |
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[situation] In the southern portion of the parish.
An irregularly built fishing village on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is a burgh of barony and consists of a long straggling street with two portions of a back street running parallel to it. It has a small harbour, resorted to by one or two barks of small burden and some fishing boats. It contains three public houses, a cloth shop, several grocery and provision shops, and a brewery. There is also a post office and a town hall. The population consists chiefly of farm labourers and fishermen. It is governed by a treasurer, three baillies and 15 Councillors. |
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[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..105
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CHURCH Formerly St Monan's Chapel [St Monans] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
Mr. Simson
William Pattie |
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[situation] In the village of St. Monance.
A handsome Gothic edifice founded in 1346 by David II [Second] in gratitude for having escaped shipwreck and effecting a safe landing at this spot. It was originally only a Chapel served by a Chaplain, but a monastery was afterwards erected, which together with the Chapel was given to the Black Friars by James III [Third].
In addition to the gifts bestowed upon it by David II [Second] the monastery of Cupar was conferred upon it. Subsequently the whole of these buildings were annexed to the Convent of the Black Friars at St. Andrews. The monastery has entirely disappeared - in 1827 it underwent a thorough repair and the walls of the transepts received a new roof which was made to correspond internally with the fine old roof of the Choir - It is the Parish Church and is seated for 528. Present incumbent Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. |
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[Margin Note] In forms 136 Page..109
[Note - St. Monans Chapel (14th Century)] G. [German] Text.
[Quotation]
" The church now in use is situated at the west end of the village of St. Monance, close upon the beach. It is a Gothic edifice, originally founded in the 14th century, and, till recently renovated, presenting a singularly antique appearance in its interior furnishings as well as externally. It is now a very handsome place of worship, seated for 528, and preserving as much of its ancient outline as was found consistent with modern ideas of comfort. It is related that David II [Second] having been grievously wounded with a barbed arrow, and miraculously cured at the tomb of St. Monance at Inverray, dedicated this Chapel to him and granted thereto the lands of Easter Birnie. Keith says: "this Chapel which was a large and stately building of hewn stone, in form of a cross with a steeple in the centre, was given to the Black Friars, by James III [Third] in 1460 - 80. The wall of the south and north branches of this monastery" - he adds - "are still standing, but want the roof; and the east end and steeple serve for a Church to the parishioners." Extract from Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol I [Volume 1] Page III [111]
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This page (28) Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland.
Page 29 The Statistical Account of Scotland and Sibbald's History of Fife and Kinross.
Page 30 Sibbald's History of Fife and Kinross
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" Here was a noble and large chapel in honour of St. Monan, an hermite who dwelt in this place called then Inweerie it was all of smooth stone in form of a cross with the steeple. The east branch of it (which only is roofed and vaulted now tho the walls of the south and north branches are still up but want the roof) and the Steeple serves for a church to the people of the parish of Abercromby (in which parish belonging to the priory of St. Andrews this place is) It appears from the Royal arms and the Bruces Arms on the roof that either King Robt.I [Robert the First] or King David II [Second], built it. It was served by the Black Friers of St. Andrews." Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Fife Page 335.
"This part of the building has a very beautiful vaulted roof. with veins jutting out from the side-walls and meeting in the centre of the roof where it is decorated with roses and other ornaments. The Church was part of a Convent or priory of Black friars. It was founded by King David II [Second] of Scotland in the 40th year of his reign and was served by a hermit. By his charter dated at Edinburgh he grants thereto the lands of Easter Birney in Fife and some lands in the Sheriffdom of Edinburgh. it was given by King James III, [Third] to the black friars. To it was annexed the Convent founded by the Macduff Earls of Fife at the foot of the Castlehill of Cupar. Afterwards both were annexed by King James V [Fifth] to the Convent of St. Andrews at the west port of the street called the north gate founded by William Wishart bishop of that city."
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol IX No. 22 [Volume 9 Chapter 22]. Sibbald's Hist [History] of Fife. marginal note page 335 |
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" What is at present used for the church of the parish is part of an old convent on the west side of the town of St. Monance which is situated upon a rock advancing into the Frith of Forth. It had been a very stately and beautiful Gothic pile of hewn stone in the form of a cross with a square steeple in the centre. The walls of the south and north branches are still standing but want the roof of the west branch no vestige remains and the east branch with the steeple serves as at present for the place of public worship. This part of the building has a very beautiful vaulted roof with veins jutting out from the side walls and meeting in the centre of the roof where it is decorated with roses and other ornaments. Over the vault there is a slate roof to preserve it from the weather. The burthen of upholding this fabric was laid by the proprietor of the lands of Newark upon the feuars of St. Monance when he let off the ground on which the town stands having the annexation in view. But the building seems to have been in a manner totally neglected by them. In 1772 it was in a ruinous state that the incumbent raised a process for reparation before the presbytery and obtained a decree for that, end against the heritors. but the feuars were reluctant pretending they were not obliged to uphold it. This brought on a process between the heritors etc and there before the Lords of Session in which they were cast and found to uphold the fabric. During the process it received a partial reparation but nothing equal to what was granted by presbytery and nothing more has yet been done either by the heritors to enforce the decree of the Lords upon the feuars or by them to testify their compliance with it; and if they continue long so to do this venerable pile must sink into ruins. What a pity is it that such a beautiful monument of antiquity and which perhaps has not its fellow in Scotland, should be suffered to go to desolation."
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[Quotations]
"St Monan in Scotland. Martyr.
" St Adrian bishop of St. Andrews trained up this holy man from his childhood and when he had ordained him priest and long employed him in the service of his own church sent him to preach the gospel in the Isle of May lying in the bay of Forth. The Saint exterminated superstition and many other crimes and abuses and having settled the churches of that Island in good order passed into the county of Fife and was there martyred being slain with above 6000 other Christians by an army of infidels who ravaged that County in 874. His relics were held in great veneration at Inweery in Fifeshire the place of his martyrdom and were famous for miracles. King David II [Second] having himself experienced the effect of his powerful intercession with God rebuilt his church at Inweery of Stone in a stately manner and founded a college of Canons to service it. See King's calendar and the manuscript life of this martyr in the Scottish college at Paris, and the Breviary of Aberdeen." Butler's Lives of the Saints March 1
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"To return to the church itself after this view of the temporalities of the benifice, it is said I believe on good traditional authority to have been built about the fortieth year of David II's [The Second's] Reign (1369) His father Robert I [The First] had died 1329. Tradition says that David and his queen narrowly escaping shipwreck on the "Stormy Frith" had found a landing on the shore hard by St. Monan's and that as an expression of gratitude for their deliverance they had caused to be erected a chapel to St. Monan the tutelary Saint of the place. By David's Charter. dated Edinburgh he grants to this chapel the lands of Easter Birney in Fife and some lands in the Sheriffdom of Edinburgh. James III [The Third] gave it to the Black friars. It had afterwards a convent at Cupar annexed to it and both it and the convent were annexed by James V [The Fifth] to a convent at St. Andrews.
"The condition which this well known fabric exhibited ten years ago had been its condition for ages. Situated at the west end of St. Monan's and separated from it by a small brook and within 50 yards of what is shown as St. Monan's Cell, it exhibitted a beautiful specimen of Gothic architecture in the form of a cross with a steeple of hewn stone in the centre, square so far and terminating in a spire of eight sides. There remained no vestige of building from the steeple westward but to the north and the south of it were to be seen the unroofed remains of a transept or wings at right angles to the body of the fabric. The main part of the building extending eastward from the spire with vaulted roof as well described by my predecessors and in Sibbald was used as above mentioned as the parish church. However interesting to the antiquarian, it was most uncomfortable a place of worship; damp, cold, its walls covered with green mould and presenting altogether an aspect of chilling desolation. In 1772, the late incumbent, in respect of its uncomfortable and ruinous condition, raised a process for repairs before the presbytery, and obtained a decret against the heritors for repairs extensive and substantial."
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SCHOOL [St Monans] |
School
School |
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[situation] In the Village of St. Monance.
A plain stone building erected by the heritors of the parish. It is the parish school and has an appointed teacher who receives the maximum salary. The average attendance is about 86. |
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SCHOOL (for Infants) [St Monans] |
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Infant School |
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John Oliphant
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo |
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[situation] In the Village of St. Monance.
A large and commodious edifice occupied as an Infant School. It was built partly by subscription with the assistance of a grant from government. There are [obscured] female teachers who each receive a salary of £12 per annum from Lady Anstruther, besides school fees. |
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POST OFFICE [St Monans] |
Post Office
Post Office |
John Oliphant
William Pattie |
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[situation] In the village of St. Monance.
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SCHOOL [St Monans] |
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[situation] In the village of St. Monance.
A private school in the village of St. Monance, at which the usual branches are taught. The average attendance is about 70. |
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TOWN HALL [St Monans] |
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town-house |
John Oliphant
Peter Fan
George Fargan
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1836 |
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[situation] In the village of St. Monance.
The upper story of a dwelling house in the village of St. Monance the property of the burgh. A portion of the house is used as a temporary prison. Here are held the meetings of the corporation of the burgh. |
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NEWARK |
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Newark
Newark
Newark |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
John Oliphant
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County Map. |
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[situation] About 1/2 a mile W.S.W. [Est South West] from St. Monance.
A large and well built farm house with offices and farm attached; the property of Mr. Baird and occupied by Mr. Luke. Part of the offices belonging to the ancient castle of Newark are now used in connection with this farm. |
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NEWARK CASTLE |
Newark Castle
Newark Castle
Newark Castle
Newark Castle
Newark Castle |
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George Fargan
John Oliphant
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History of Fife (by Leighton) |
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[situation] About 5/8 of a mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] from St. Monance.
The ruins of an ancient castle situated on the farm of Newark. The walls are still in a state of tolerable preservation, and are of great strength, being in many places six and seven feet in thickness.
The date of its erection is unknown. It was formerly the baronial residence of George Sandilands who was raised to the peerage by Charles I [The First] by the title of Lord Abercrombie. General David Leslie, afterwards Lord Newark - purchased the barony and castle in 1549. from his family it passed to the Anstruthers of Anstruther, by whom it was sold to the present proprietor, Mr. Baird. During the eventful year 1745, this fortress was visited by a party of Prince Charles Highlanders, and by them plundered and partially dismantled. It was from this castle that the garrison on the Bass received supplies while holding out for the Stewart dynasty. |
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[Margin Note - partly obscured] In Forms 136 page..100
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"The old ruinous mansion house of Newark is an interesting object but there is nothing peculiar in its structure. The situation is striking. Standing directly south and north its Southern gable has closely opposed to a precipitous rock which rises high above the level of the sea so that there is no passing betwixt the wall & the precipice. The northern half has a roof in tolerable repair. The ground storey is occupied by dark vaults. The middle & upper storys afford comfortable dwelling houses to the servants upon the farm of Newark. They did at least 'till of late."
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LONG SHANK |
Long Shank
Long Shank
Long Shank |
John Oliphant
Peter Farr
William Pattie |
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[situation] About 1/2 mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] from St. Monance.
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Lady's Craig
Lady's Chair
Lady's Seat
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Peter Farr
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[situation] about 3/8 of a mile S.W. [Southwest] from St. Monance.
A narrow ridge of rock situated within the tide mark a short distance west of St. Monance. To the west of this, is a fine bathing place, usually resorted to by ladies, which gave rise to the name by which it is commonly known "Ladie's Seat". |
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BOILING CAULDRON |
Boiling Cauldron
Boiling Cauldron
Boiling Cauldron |
John Oliphant
Peter Farr
William Pattie |
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[situation] about 3/8 of a mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] from St. Monance.
A natural cleft or indentation in the rocks on the foreshore near the village of St. Monance. Being within the tide mark the sea rushes into it with violence, causing a hissing noise; this in all probability accounts for the name. |
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WITCHES CRAIG |
Witches Craig
Witches Craig
Witches Craig |
John Oliphant
Peter Farr
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[situation] About 3/8 of a mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] from St. Monance.
A large and rugged rock about 7 feet in height, situated near the village of St. Monance. The origin of the name is unknown. |
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PARTAN CRAIG |
Parton Craig
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Peter Farr
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[situation] About 20 chains S.S.W. [ South South West] from St. Monance.
A rocky point of a triangular shape, projecting within the line of low water, a few chains west of St. Monance Harbour. The rocks forming this point are composed of limestone, and abound in sea crabs, Scottice, "Partans" which gave rise to the name Partan Craig. |
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Hist: [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton. |
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[situation] North side of St. Monance Village. [See Note]
A natural indentation in the rocks on the foreshore at the village of St. Monance, forming a good and safe landing place for vessels of small burthen. It is further improved by a strong pier running nearly in a direct line from the shore and bending gradually towards the west. At stream tides there is from 18 to 20 feet at the entrance, in ordinary tides from 13 to 15. |
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[Margin Note] In Forms 136 page..104
[Note] See page 24 for spelling of Parish Name. Note.- By recent enquiry it has been ascertained that this harbour is called after the village.
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Saltpans (ruins of)
Saltpans (ruins of)
Saltpans (ruins of) |
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John Oliphant |
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[Situation] About 1/2 mile E. [East] from St. Monance.
The ruins of a small manufactory consisting of nine small buildings now in a state of decay. The manufacture of salt was discontinued here about 40 years ago. |
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WINDMILL (Ruins of) [St Monans] |
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Windmill (Ruins of)
Windmill (Ruins of) |
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo
John Oliphant |
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[situation] About 3/8 of a mile E. by N. [East by North] from St. Monance.
The ruins of a wind-mill formerly used in connection with the adjoining salt manufactory. It is a circular tower about 18 feet high and about 30 links in diameter. |
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ST MONAN'S CELL |
St. Monance's Cell
St. Monance's Cell
St. Monance's Cell |
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John McGill
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[situation] A little E. [East] of the parish church.
A small rude cave in the face of a perpendicular rock, situated about 50 yards east of the parish church of St. Monance; traditionally said to have been the cell of the Saint whose name it bears. |
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[Note - St. Monan's Cell] Old English
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PARISH OF KILCONQUHAR
PLAN 26B
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Balbuthie -- 47 [49]
Scuddie Hill -- 47 [49]
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Parish of Kilconquhar
Parish of Kilconquhar
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Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland.
Oliver & Boyd's Edin. [Edinburgh] Almanac.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife 1836
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[situation] In the eastern portion of the County of Fife.
A parish in Fifeshire, extending from the shores of the Firth of Forth towards the north, about 9 miles in length. Its breadth at the south is three miles: about the middle two: but towards the north only from 1 to 1/2 mile. It is bounded on the south partly by the frith of Forth, and partly by the parish of Elie: on the east by the parishes of Newburn, Largo and in part by Largo-bay. The surface is highly diversified. Immediately from the beach at the south west end of the parish, Kincraig Hill rises to the height of about 200 feet above the level of the sea. Its southern front presents a perpendicular rugged wall of trap rock, of picturesque appearance. [continued] |
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Parish of Kilconquhar [Continued] From Page [47]
In these rocks are several caves, called Macduffs cave, the Hall-Cave, the Devils-Cave. Macduff is said to have lain concealed in the cave which bears his name, when flying from the jealous rage of Macbeth. In the level portion of the southern part of the parish is the neat and thriving little town of Colinsburgh. The village of Kilconquhar is situated near the church. The village of Earlsferry is situated on the same coast and is inhabited principally by weavers. The parish church was built in 1821. There are three dissenting meeting houses and six schools in the parish. The parochial teacher has the maximum salary including house & garden.
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BALBUTHIE |
Balbuthie
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Balbuthie
Balbuthie
Balbuthie |
James Williamson
Rent Receipts
County Map 1826 - 7
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Mr. Bain |
026 |
[situation] About 12 of a mile W by N. [West by North] from St. Monance.
A large and well built farm house with suitable offices and farm attached, the property of Sir John Bethune, and occupied by Mr. Williamson. |
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Scuddie Hill
Scuddie Hill
Scuddie Hill |
James Williamson
Georg Fargan
Mr. Bane |
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[situation] About 1 3/4 of a mile West from St. Monance.
A small eminence of an oval shape on the farm of Balbuthie; The origin of the name is unknown. On its summit is a trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called "Scudddiehill". |
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PARISH OF ELIE
PLAN 26B
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Ardross -- 56
Ardross Castle (In Ruins) -- 57
Bowhouse -- 55
Catchpenny -- 55
Coalyard Hill -- 59
Elie (Ph.) [Parish of] -- 53
Shepherd's Law -- 56
Sanchar Point -- 58
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ELIE [parish] |
Parish of Elie or Ely
Ph. [Parish] of Elie
Parish of Elie
Parish of Elie
Parish of Elie
Parish of Elie |
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland.
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Loyd's Map of Scotland 1848
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1836
Johnston's Map of Fife & Kinross
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[situation] In the eastern portion of the Co. [County] of Fife.
A small parish in Fifeshire, on the sea shore, west of St. Monans. It originally formed part of the parish of Kilconquhair, from which it was disjoined in 1639. In length it is two miles from east and west, and nearly 1 in breadth from north to south. It is bounded partly by the Firth of Forth which here forms the bay of Ely, and partly by the parish of St. Monance in the south; by the same parish on the east; and by the parish of Kilconquhar on the west. There are no hills, and scarcely a rising ground in the parish. the whole surface being flat, and a considerable part of it near the sea shore forming sandy links. The village of Elie is situated on the sea shore and is a burgh of barony. The parish church is in the village. This parish is in the presbytery of St. Andrews and Synod of Fife. Patron Sir. W.C. Anstruther. Bart [Baronet]. |
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BOWHOUSE |
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse |
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James Williamson
John Oliphant
Co. [County] Map 1826 - 7 |
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[situation] About 3/4 of a mile West from St. Monance.
A large dwelling house on the farm of Newark, occupied by farm labourers. It was formerly a farm house. |
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CATCHPENNY |
Catchpenny
Catchpenny |
George Fargan
John Oliphant |
026 |
[situation] About a mile W by S. [West by South] from St. Monance.
A small dwelling house on the road leading from Elie to Pittenweem. It was formerly a Public House, hence the name. |
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SHEPHERD'S LAW |
Shepherd's Law
Shepherd's Law
Shepherd's Law |
William Given
George Fargan
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo |
026 |
[situation] A small arable hill on the farm of Bleachfield. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called "Shepherd's Law" |
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ARDROSS |
Ardross
Ardross
Ardross
Ardross
Ardross |
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William Given
George Fargan
Co. [County] Map 1826-7
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026 |
[situation] About 1 1/4 miles S.W. by W [South West by West] from St. Monance.
A large and neatly built farm house with offices & arable farm attached; the property of Mr. Baird and occupied by Mr. Inglis. |
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ARDROSS CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Ardross Castle (in ruins)
Ardross Castle (in ruins)
Ardross Cstle (in ruins) |
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William Given
George Fargan |
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[situation] About 1 1/4 miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] from St. Monance.
The ruins of an ancient castle, formerly the manor house of the barony, situated about a mile east of the village of Elie. All that now remains of this ancient edifice is the outside wall, which is about 5 feet in thickness and about 7 feet high. Of its origin or the date of its erection, nothing is locally known. Latterly it was, with other lands in the vicinity, the property of Sir W.C. Anstruther. It is now the property of Mr. Baird. |
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[Note - Ardross Castle] G. [German] Text
[Note]
From the situation and from the great thickness of the walls of this building it was evidently a place of strength and intended as a place of defence. It said to have belonged at some remote period a family named Dischington & subsequently to the family of Scott. See Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife vol,III [Volume 3] page 87. |
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Sauchar Point
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Mr. Brodie Elie Ho. [House]
Estate Plan
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] A little E [East] of Elie Ness.
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Estate Plan |
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[situation] Extends from Shepherd's Law to near Ardross Castle.
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William Given
George Fargan |
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles W.S.W. [West South West] from St. Monance.
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PARISH OF ANSTRUTHER WESTER
PLAN 26B
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Parish of Anstruther Wester
Anstruther Wester
Anstruther Wester
Anstruther Wester
West Anstruther
Anstruther Wester
Anstruther Wester |
Oliver & Boyd's Edin: [Edinburgh] Almanac.
List of Parishes by the Sheriff.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife
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[situation] In the eastern portion of the County of Fife.
A small parish and royal burgh in the county and Synod of Fife, and presbytery of St. Andrews. The parish is of a very irregular form. It contains about 600 acres of arable land, and about 9 or 10 acres of common, on which the burgesses have the privileges of pasturage and casting turf. It is bounded on the south by the frith of Forth, along which it extends for about half a mile; on the east by Anstruther Easter; on the north by Carnbee and Kilrenny; and on the west by Pitenweem. The parish church appears to be a very ancient building, from the remains of a large choir, and the Gothic structure of the steeple. The parish school is situated within the burgh, and is attended by about 130 children. The town of Wester Anstruther was created a royal burgh by James VI [the Sixth] in... [continued] |
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Parish of Wester Anstruther Contd.
... in 1587. The affairs of the Burgh are managed by a council of 15 including 3 bailies, and a treasurer. The burgh-property consists of the town's common, customs, and shore dues, teinds of the white-fish and herrings brought into the harbour, and the iron-stone and sea-ware found on the shore. Wester Anstruther is united to Easter Anstruther by a bridge thrown over the Dreel Burn. This parish was formerly a vicarage belonging to the priory of Pittenweem. Patron Sir. W.C. Anstruther, Stipend £142.5.6, with a manse, and a glebe of the value of £22.10
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PARISH OF PITTENWEEM
PLAN 26B
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Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Pittenweem -- 73
Coalfarm -- 75
Greendykes -- 75
Mineral Well -- 76
Maggyhead -- 78
Pittenweem Ph. [Parish] of -- 73
Pans Goat -- 77
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Parish of Pittenweem
Parish of Pittenweem
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[situation] In the eastern portion of the County of Fife.
A parish in Fifeshire, bounded on the east by Anstruther - Wester; on the North by that parish and Carnbee; on the west by the parish of St. Monance; and on the south by the frith of Forth. It is level in its surface, and its soil in general a black loam, very fertile, yielding heavy crops of wheat and barley. The population n 1755, was 939; in 1801, 1.072; in 1831, 1.317. This parish is in the synod of Fife, and presbytery of St. Andrews. Patron, Sir W.C. Anstruther, Bart. [Baronet] Stipend £166.1.10. The church is obviously of considerable antiquity, and is supposed to have formed part of the priory, but the period of its erection is uncertain. Within the parish is the royal burgh of Pittenweem.
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COALFARM |
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Coal Farm |
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[situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.E.by E. [Northeast by East] from St. Monance.
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GREENDYKES |
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James Young
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[situation] About 3/4 of a mile N by E [North by East] from St. Monance.
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[situation] About 7/8 of a Mile N.E. [Northeast] from St. Monance.
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MINERAL WELL [Coalfarm] |
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[situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E.N.E. [East North East] from St. Monance.
A mineral spring on the lands of Coalfarm near the high water mark, the water of which is of a reddish colour. It was formerly much resorted to by those affected with stomach complaints, but of late years its virtues have fallen into disrepute. Its water has not been analysed. |
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Mr. Simpson
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John Oliphant |
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[situation] About 5/8 of a mile E by N [East by North] from St. Monance.
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Peter Farr
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[situation] About 3/4 of a mile E by N [East by North] from St. Monance.
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Peter Farr
William Pattie
John Young
William Steel |
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[situation] About 7/8 of a Mile E by N. [East by North] from St. Monance.
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Sandy Craigs
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Mr. Simpson
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles E. by N. [East by North] from St. Monance.
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KELLIE T.P. |
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William Alder Balcormo Mill
George Fargan Inch |
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A Toll Bar gate n the line of public road from Colinsburgh to Anstruther. it is situated at the end of a small hamlet called the Newton of Balcormo and has a small dwelling house & garden attached to it. It is the property of the Trustees of the County. |
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NEWTON OF BALCORMO |
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A small village consisting of a single unconnected row of dwelling houses about 12 or 13 in number and from one to two stories high - and all in good repair they are feus off the estate of Balcormo. the property of H. Arnot Esqr. and are occupied by Colliers & Agricultural labourers. There are two Grocer's & one Bakers shop in this hamlet but no P. [Post] Office or public building of any kind. |
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A large dwelling house now in a state of dilapidation with a set of office houses all these are in good repair, and attached to these is a farm of ground the property of Hugo Arnot Esqr. and occupied as an out farm by Mr. Aitkin farmer of Carnbee. this dwelling was first built and used as a Mansion house afterwards as a farm house. & is at present in an untenable state of dilapidation. On a stone over the door is the date 1388. |
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COMIELAW |
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George Fargan Inch
William Alder Balcormo Mill
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A small farm house and office houses all in good repair, attached to these is a small farm of ground the property of Sir Ralph Anstruther of Balcaskie, and occupied as and out farm by John Rintoul farmer of Ovenston. |
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EASTER PITCORTHIE |
Easter Pitcorthie
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BALCORMO MILL (Corn) |
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William Alder Balcormo Mill
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A small stone building in good repair erected for, and used as a corn mill, adjoining it is a Kiln office houses and a dwelling house all in good repair & attached to these is a farm of 57 acres of ground the property of Hugo Arnot Esqr. of Balcormo, and occupied by William Alder - factor Mr. Stevenson No. 9 Herriot Row Edinburgh. |
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STANDING STONE [Easter Pitcorthie] |
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William Alder Balcormo Mill
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A Standing [stone] of considerable antiquity on the farm of Easter Pitcorthie. It is a rude undressed block Standing in an upright position on the top of a small eminence and is about 7 1/2 ft. [Feet] high four feet broad and 2 feet thick. Nothing is locally known of its origin or the date of its erection to the present position. from local tradition it is supposed to have been erected over the grave of some Warrior. - during the present winter it was prop'd round, and the surface dug up by Mr. Russell the present farmer of Pitcorthie. it was found to be sunk about 2 feet in the ground and under it was found a small quantity of ashes and a few small fragments of bones supposed to be human - these with the soil dug from about it were again placed in their former position, no weapons or remains or any such were found, - close by it is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station call'd by Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Party. Pitcorthie.} |
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KELLIE COLLIERY |
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John Hostler Newton of Balcormo
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William Alder Balcormo Mill
County Map date 1826 & 7
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A small stream rising at the West side of Easter Pitcorthie farm and flowing by Balcormo Mill through the Estates of Balcaskie & Grangemuir and falling into the sea between the burghs of Anstruther Easter & Anstruther Wester. in its course it is joined by several small streams which increase its width from about 4 links wide at its rise to about 20 links at is confluence with the sea. it is about 3 miles long. |
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George Fargan Inch
William Alder Balcormo Mill
Mr. Bane Balcaskie |
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A row of two small dwelling houses situated on the farm of Abercrombie they are in good repair & occupied. A corn Mill called Abercrombie Mill once stood near these dwellings hence the name. No trace of the Mill remains nor can its site be pointed out. It is the property of Sir. R. Anstruther of Balcaskie house. |
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Abercrombie Church (Ruins)
Abercrombie Church (Ruins) |
George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
Mr. Symington Balcaskie
Hist. [History] of Fife p. 111 by J.M. Leighton. |
026 |
The roofless ruins of a small stone building formerly used as a parish Church for the now suppressed Ph. [Parish] of Abercrombie. The was [Walls] are still nearly of their original height and are in part prop'd up for preservation it has been abandoned as a place of worship for the last 200 years. A small enclosure surrounds it which is still used as a cemetery by the family of Anstruther of Balcaskie House being situated within the demesne lands which are attached to this last named place. the date of its erection is not known, and it is locally supposed to have been formerly a Roman Catholic place of worship. |
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The roofless ruins of a small stone building formerly used as a parish Church for the now suppressed Ph. [Parish] of Abercrombie. The was [Walls] are still nearly of their original height and are in part prop'd up for preservation it has been abandoned as a place of worship for the last 200 years. A small enclosure surrounds it which is still used as a cemetery by the family of Anstruther of Balcaskie House being situated within the demesne lands which are attached to this last named place. the date of its erection is not known, and it is locally supposed to have been formerly a Roman Catholic place of worship. |
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George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie |
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George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
Mr. Symington |
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A large and handsomely built Mansion house and office houses all in good repair attached to it is a neatly enclosed garden and a large tract of ornamental and other wooded demesne lands. It is the property and residence of Sir. R.A. Anstruther |
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George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
Map of Farm date 1843
Estate Map date 1848
Rent Receipts |
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A small farm house and office houses all in good repair attached to it is a farm of ground the property of Sir. R.A. Anstruther of Balcaskie House & occupied by Mr. George Fargan (farmer). |
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BISHOP'S WALK |
Bishop's Walk
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George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
Mr. Symington |
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This name applies as a proper name to a small foot road leading from the corner of the garden of Balcaskie house to the public road from Pittenweem to Colinsburgh the Bishops of Pittenweem Priory used often to pass this way to and from Abercrombie Church, when it was formerly used as a Catholic Chapel. |
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ST MONANS BURN |
St. Monance Burn
St. Monance Burn |
James Williamson Balbuthie
George Fargan Inch |
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STENTON |
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton
Stenton |
Robert Cooper Farmer Stenton
Mr. Russell farmer Pitcorthie
Rent Receipts
Co. [County] Map Date 1826 & 7
Estate Map date 1848 |
026 |
A large and well built farm house and office houses all in good repair Attached to it is a large farm of ground the property of Sir Ralph Anstruther of Balcaskie and occupied by Robert Cooper farmer; this farm comprises the farms of Stenton and Sandyrigs, now annexed. - & forming one farm only. The farm house belonging to the last named place being entirely removed. |
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Sandyrigs Wood
Sandyrigs Wood
Sandyrigs Wood |
Robert Cooper Stenton
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
George Fargan Inch |
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A small piece of wooded ground now on the farm of Stenton, formerly belonging to the now suppressed farm of Sandyrigs It is a mixed wood consisting of Ask Oak birch and Fir. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 3
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BALBUTHIE |
Balbuthie
Balburhie
Balbuthie
Balbuthie
Balbuthie |
James Willimson farmer Balbuthie
Rent Receipts
County Map date 1826 & 7
George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie |
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A large and well built farm house and offices all in good repair. attached to it is a large farm of ground The property of Sir John Bethune, and occupied by [Blank - presumably James Williamson] farmer. |
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SCUDDIE HILL |
Scuddie Hill
Scuddie Hill
Scuddie Hill |
James Williamson Balbuthie
George Fargan Inch
Mr. Bane Balcaskie |
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A small oval shaped hill of arable surface on the farm of Balbuthie. On its summit is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station, called by Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Scuddiehill" the origin of this name is not known in the locality. there was formerly a small dwelling house called by same name near it. this has long since disappeared. |
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[Parish of] Kilconquhar. Plan 26B Trace 3
[signed] Thomas Smith CA [Civilian Assistant] 15th February [1853] |
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CATCHPENNY |
Catchpenny
Catchpenny |
George Fargan Inch
John Oliphant P [Post] Master St. Monance. |
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A small stone building one story high in good repair and situated by the side of the public road leading from Elie to Pittenweem on the farm of Newark, and now occupied as a Hinds residence It was formerly a Public House hence the name. |
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BOWHOUSE |
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse
Bowhouse |
George Fargan Inch
James Williamson Balbuthie
John Oliphant St. Monance
Co [County] Map Date 1826 & 7 |
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A large dwelling house in bad repair, on the farm of Newark and occupied as a Hinds residence. It was formerly a farm house with offices attached to, most of which are now in ruins. |
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TOWN HALL [St Monans] |
Townhall
Townhall
Townhall
Town-house |
John Oliphant P [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
George Fargan Inch
Hist [History] of Fife page 109 by J.M. Leighton |
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A small Substantial stone building two stories high in good repair the property of the burgh of St. Monance there is a hall in it for the meetings of the Council & magistrates in the discharge of their official duties, and a room which is used as a prison, though none are confined in it above a single night the lower part is let and used as a Fleshers Shop. |
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[Parishes of] Elie, St. Monance. Plan 26B Trace 4 |
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NEWARK CASTLE |
Newark Castle
Newark Castle
Newark Castle
Newark Castle Newark Castle |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Manse
George Fargan Inch
John Oliphant St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells
Hist [History] of Fife page 110 by J.M. Leighton |
026 |
An Ancient Castle now partly in ruins on the farm of Newark. It is a large stone building six stories high with thick massive walls six to seven feet in thickness. A part of it still retains its roof though in a broken state but the greatest of it has fallen down and is one broken mass of ruins on the top of the first floor which strongly arched with stone overhead It was formerly a baronial residence and was the property of James Sandilands of [Curry] who died in 1585. when it came to Sir W. Sandilands who was raised to the Peerage by Charles 1. by the title of Lord Abercrombie. - General David Leslie afterwards Lord Newark - purchased the barony & castle in 1549, from his family it passed to the "Anstruthers" of Anstruther by whom it was sold in the present year to a Mr. Baird who is the present proprietor.- the date of its erection is unknown. It was visited by a party of Highlanders in 1745, and by them plundered and partially dismantled, from it [privately] the Garrison on the "Bass" rock was supplied with provisions, while holding out for the "Stewart" Dynasty. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance. Plan 26B Trace 4
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ABERCROMBIE |
Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Abercrombie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo (Ph. [Parish] Minister Abercrombie Manse.
George Fargan Inch
William Peattie Craigiewells
Estate Map Date 1848 |
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A small hamlet consisting of nine or ten small dwelling houses one story high each, and occupied by Tradesmen and agricultural labourers and a farm house and office houses all in good repair to which a large farm of ground is attached. the whole of these are the property of Sir. R. A. Anstruther of Balcaskie there is no public buildings of any kind in it, nor is there any shops public houses or Post Office in it. |
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MANSE [Abercrombie] |
Manse (Ph.) [Parish]
Manse (Ph.) [Parish]
Manse (Ph.) [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Ph. [Parish] Manse Abercrombie.
George Fargan Inch
William Peattie Craigiewells |
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A large and well built dwelling house with office houses all in good repair it was built for and is used as a Manse in connection with the Parish Church and is occupied by the present incumbent the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. There is an excellent garden and a Glebe of about ten acres of ground attached to it. It is the property of the heritors of the Parish |
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CAIRNBRIGGS |
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs
Cairnbriggs |
Mr. Bane Balcaskie
George Fargan Inch
Mr. McKay St. Monance
Estate Map 1848.
County Map Date 1826 & 7 |
026 |
A small farmhouse and offices all in good repair, attached to it is a farm of ground the property of Sir R.A. Anstruther of Balcaskie and occupied by Mr. McKay of St. Monance as an Out farm the above farm house being occupied by a Hind in his employ. |
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CRAIGIEWELLS |
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells
Craigiewells |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister) Manse Abercrombie.
William Pattie Craigiewells
George Fargan Inch
Estate Map Date 1848
Rent Receipts. |
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A small dwelling house & offices, all in good repair attached to it is about six acres of ground. It is feud off the estate of Abercrombie the property of Sir. R. A. Anstruther by Mr. Alder, and is occupied by William Pattie (farmer) |
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102 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26 Trace 4
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SCHOOL (for Infants) [St Monans] |
Infant School
Infant School
Infant School
Infant School |
William Peattie Craigiewells
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Manse
John Oliphant St. Monance
Hist: [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton Page 112 |
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A large Substantial Stone building in good repair and erected for and used as an Infant School. It was built by aid of a grant from government and by Subscription. there is two Female teachers to it, appointed by Lady Anstruther of Balcaskie, who gives also an endowment or Salary of £12 per Annum to them, besides other minor allowances of Coal etc. the branches taught are reading Writing Sowing etc etc. the scholars, in attendance average about 100 and each of them pays 1d [One Penny] of weekly fees. |
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SCHOOL [St Monans] |
School [Parish]
School [Parish]
School [Parish] |
William Peattie Craigiewells
John Oliphant St. Monance
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Ph. [Parish] Manse |
026 |
A large stone building in good repair erected by the Heritors of the Ph. [Parish] and used as a Parish School. there is an appointed teacher to it, receiving the maximum Salary, with the legal accommodation of a dwelling house & garden, besides Scholars fees. the average attendance is about 86 Scholars. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
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ST MONANS HARBOUR |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
John Oliphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells
Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton page 110. |
026 |
A natural indenture in the rocks on the foreshore off the village of St. Monance, forming a good & safe landing place for vessels of small burthen. it is enclosed by a strong pier running nearly in a direct line from the shore, and gradually bending towards the west. At Stream tides there are 18 to 20 feet of water at the entrance and in ordinary tides from 13 to 15. there are two vessels belonging to this harbour A schooner of 78 tons, and a Sloop of 40 tons burthen besides a large aggregate of yawls and other fishing boats. the former are chiefly employ'd in coasting trade. Other vessels visit the harbour in the Summer Season the Chief imports are Coal & Lime the exports Potatoes Cured Cod & Herrings etc. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
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ST MONANS [village] |
Saint Monance
Saint Monance
Saint Monance
Saint Monance
Saint Monance
St. Monan's |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister Ph. [Parish] Manse
Mr. Mackay Brewer St. Monance
John Oliphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
G. Fargan Inch
County Map Date 1826 & 7
Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton, page 109 |
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A small village situated on the coast of the Firth of Forth it consists of one long irregular and unconnected row of houses along the H. [High] Water Mark With two fragments of a back street parallel with the same, with several connecting lanes running between both and all more or less fronted with dwelling houses. the houses are from one to two and three storys high, but mostly the former and are all in general good repair and occupied by tradesmen Shopkeepers agricultural labourers and Fishermen but chiefly the latter. there is three public houses a number of small Grocers Shops, and one Cloth Shop in it. also a Brewery Post Office, a Ph. [Parish] School a private school and an infant school, and a Town house or Townhall
It is an important fishing Station; about 300 individuals including Men Women & Children being employ'd in connection with the fishery.
It was erected into a "burgh of barony" by a Charter granted in favour of Sir W. Sandilands, in 1584. It is governed by three Bailies, a treasurer & 15 Councilors there is no fairs or Markets held in it, Pittenweem is the nearest Market town to it. It is the Property of Mr. Baird. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
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PARTAN CRAIG |
Parton Craig
Parton Craig
Parton Craig |
John Oliphant St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells |
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A rock point of triangular shape projecting off the foreshore into the line of low water a few chains West of the entrance to the harbour of St. Monance. the rocks forming this point are limestone and are a Mass of Low broken ones, abounding in Parton Shell fishes, hence the name. |
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WITCHES CRAIG |
Witches Craig
Witches Craig
Witches Craig |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells |
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A large rugged rock of natural shape on the foreshore at the West end of St. Monance village it rises about 7 feet above the level of high water the origin of this name is unknown. |
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LADIES' SEAT |
Lady's Craig
Lady's Chair
Lady's Seat
Lady's Seat
Lady's Seat |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Pattie Craigiewells
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister. Ph. [Parish] Manse |
026 |
A long narrow ridge of rock within the tide mark on the foreshore a short distance west of St. Monance village along the west side of it is a favourite bathing place usually resorted to by females hence the name, it rises about 10 feet above the level of High Water. |
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106 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
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LONG SHANK |
Long Shank
Long Shank
Long Shank |
ohn Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance Peter Farr St. Monance William Pattie Craigiewells |
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A long narrow ridge of flat broken rocks on the foreshore off the farm of Newark and projecting into the line of low water about 350 links long by about 100 to 30 links broad. |
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BOILING CAULDRON |
Boiling Cauldron
Boiling Cauldron
Boiling Cauldron |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Pattie Craigiewells |
026 |
A long narrow irregularly shaped indenture in the rocks on the foreshore at the west end of the village of St. Monance it is of natural formation and is bounded on the east side by a high rock call'd the witches Craig. |
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BREWERY |
Brewery
Brewery
Brewery |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Mr. Mackay St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells |
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A large stone building in good repair and situated in the village of St. Monance. it was built for and is used as a brewery where large quantities of Ale and Small Beer are continuously in process of being made. Connected with it is a Malthouse and all other necessary office houses. It is a feu the property of Mr. Mackay. |
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NEWARK |
Newark
Newark
Newark
Newark
Newark |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Ph. [Parish] Manse
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
G. Fargan Inch
County Map date 1826 & 7
Hist: [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton |
026 |
A large and well built farm house and offices all in good repair attached to it is a large farm of ground the property of Thomas Baird and occupied by Mr. Luke farmer, near it is Newark Castle a part of the offices which belonged to the same are still used as office houses with the other offices belonging to the farm house they are possibly as old as the Castle. See Sketch marked B on margin of trace the old portion is marked on the Margin with black. |
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[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
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CHURCH Formerly St Monan's Chapel [St Monans] |
Church (Ph.) [Parish]
Church (Ph.) [Parish]
Church (Ph.) [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Abercrombie Manse
Mr. Simson farmer Coalfarm
William Pattie Craigiewells |
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A handsome substantial stone building used as a Parish Church. it was built in 1346. In Leighton's History of Fife Page 112 Vol.III [Volume 3] it is said to have been founded by David II [The Second], in gratitude for his having been preserved from shipwreck in the Forth and landing here, it was originally only a chapel served by a Chaplain, but it was afterwards, by James III [The Third] given to the Black Friars, and a monastery was erected here. In addition to the gifts bestowed upon it by David II [The Second] the Monastery of Cupar was conferred upon it, but they were both subsequently annexed to the Convent of Black Friars at "St. Andrews". the buildings of the monastery with the exception of the Church are now entirely destroyed (no trace of them rems. [remains]).
It is said to have been originally in the form of a cross, with a large square tower Surmounted by a short spire in the centre. if this ever was the case, no vestige of the nave or portion west of the Tower now remains. At present it consists of what had formed the Choir and a South and North transept. The Tower surmounted as above (with a short spire) forms the Western termination In 1827. the whole of it was repaired, and the walls of the two transepts were raised, and received a new roof, which was made to correspond internally with the fine old roof of the choir. It is seated for 528 the average attendance is about 300 the No. [number] of communicants 210. The present incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. |
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109 List of Name collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] Abercrombie or St. Monance. Plan 26B Trace 4
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SCHOOL [St Monans] |
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister Abercrombie
William Peattie farmer Craigiewells |
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A small stone building in good repair erected for a dwelling house now used as a school house the usual branches of reading writing and arithmetic are taught in it the Teacher is Mr. Jack [and] the school house is the property of the teacher. the school is unendowed the only salary the teacher receives is the scholars fees the average number of scholars is about 70. |
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POST OFFICE [St Monans] |
Post Office
Post Office |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
William Pattie Craigiewells |
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A large and well built dwelling house in the village of St. Monance the property of John Olyphant. There is a Post Office established at it for the receipt and delivery of letters etc. there is one delivery at and dispatch daily from it to the Post Office of Pittenweem. the conveyance is by a runner on foot the distance is only one mile. |
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GREENDYKES |
Greendykes
Greendykes
Greendykes
Greendykes
Greendikes |
James Young Greendykes
Mr. Todd Pittenweem
Co. [County] Map Date 1826 & 7
Rent Receipts
Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton page 108 |
026 |
A small farm house and office houses all in good repair. attached to it is a small farm of ground the property of Mr. Baird & occupied by James Young. |
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WATERLESS |
Waterless
Waterless
Waterless
Waterless |
James Young Greendykes
Mr. Todd Pittenweem
County Map Date 1826 &7
Hist: [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton page 108 |
026 |
A small farm house and offices all in good repair. attached to it is a small farm of ground the property of Mr. Baird & occupied by Mr. Todd of Pittenweem as an out farm. |
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COALFARM |
Coalfarm
Coalfarm
Coalfarm
Coalfarm |
Mr. Simson Coalfarm
James Young Greendykes
John Olyphant St. Monance
History of Fife by J.M. Leighton. page 108 |
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A large farm house and office houses in good repair. attached to it is a farm of ground the property of Mr. Baird & occupied by Mr. Simson. Several Coal Pits were formerly worked on this farm (hence the name) there are none of them worked at present. |
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SANDY CRAIGS |
Sandy Craigs
Sandy Craigs
Sandy Craigs |
Mr. Simson (farmer) Coalfarm
M. Todd Pittenweem
John Olyphant St. Monance |
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A flat piece of stratified rocks situated between the high and low water on coast of the Firth of Forth, off the farm of Waterless. they are nearly quite flat with a clearly defined strata slightly broken along the lines of high and low water. |
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BLIND CAPUL |
Blind Caple
Blind Caple
Blind Caple |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Pattie |
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A low flat rock of nearly an oval shape situated about four chains within the line of low water mark in the Firth of Forth of the farm of Coalfarm. it is seen only at low water. |
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MAGGYHEAD |
Maggyhead
Maggyhead
Maggyhead |
John Olyphant St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Pattie Craigiewells |
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A triangular shaped piece of flat stratified rocks on the foreshore off Coalfarm and projecting into the line of low water mark on the Firth of Forth |
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PANS GOAT |
Pans Goat
Pans Goat
Pans Goat |
Mr. Simson Coalfarm
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo ph. [Parish] Minister St. Monance
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance. |
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A low rocky projection of about 2 chains into the line of low water and situated on the foreshore off Coalfarm. the projection is of flat stratified rocks and of a semicircular shape. |
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MINERAL WELL [Coalfarm] |
Mineral Well
Mineral Well
Mineral Well |
Mr. Simson farmer Coalfarm
Revd.[Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister St. Monance
John Olyphant P [Post] Master St. Monance. |
026 |
This name applies as a proper name to a spring on the farm of Coalfarm and near the tide mark a small stream of water flows from it till it falls into the tide mark it was formerly much resorted to by persons in the locality to drink of its water, which is of a reddish yellow colour, and under the impression that it was good for stomach complaints. it is not resorted to now for any such purpose. the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister of St. Monance, says that its water was never scientifically examined to ascertain its properties, but that evidently ooze's off some Mineral substance probably Iron Ore - possibly might be a chalybeate spring |
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113 List of Names Collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] Pittenweem Plan 26B Trace 5
[signed] T. Smith C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 26th February 1853 |
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OLD SALTPANS (Ruins of) [St Monans] |
Salt Pans (remains of)
Salt Pans (remains of)
Salt Pans (remains of) |
Mr. Simson Coalfarm
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister St. Monance
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance. |
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The roofless ruins of nine small houses formerly erected for and used as a manufactory for making Salt from saltwater. The manufacture of salt here was discontinued about forty years ago when the building fell into ruins consisting at present of the outer walls about two or three feet high of the aforementioned nine buildings to which the given name applies as a proper one. |
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WINDMILL (Ruins of) [St Monans] |
Windmill
Windmill
Windmill |
Mr. Simson Coalfarm
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo Ph. [Parish] Minister St. Monance
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance |
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The ruins of a Windmill on the farm of Coalfarm it is a circular building about 30 links in diameter and about 18 ft. [Feet] high. It was erected for the purpose of drawing salt water from within the adjoining tide mark, to the saltpans close by it and with them fell into disuse & ruins. it was never used for any other than the purpose for which it was erected & the given name applies to it as a proper name. |
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116 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 5
[signed] T. Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 26th February [1853] |
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ARDROSS CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Ardross Castle (In Ruins)
Ardross Castle (In Ruins)
Ardross Castle (In Ruins) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister Abercrombie Manse St. Monance
William Given Elie Village
George Fargan (farmer) Inch |
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The ruins of an old castle situated on the top of a steep bank close by the High Water Mark on the farm of Ardross and consisting of the remains of the outside wall which is about 7 feet high and about 5 feet in thickness. it appears to have been about 90 to 100 ft. [feet] long by about 33 ft [feet] wide. of its origin or the date of its erection nothing is locally known further than that it was at one time the baronial residence of former proprietors. Informant [Mr. William Given] says that it belonged at one time to a family of the name of "Scott". and before that to a family of the name of "Dishington" that he read such account in the Hist. [History] of Fife by "Leighton" see page 87. Vol III [Volume 3] Latterly it was with other lands in this vicinity the property of Sir Wyndham C. Anstruther. it is now the property of Mr. Baird - the period at which it became a ruin as well as the date of its erection is unknown. |
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117 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] Elie Plan 26B Trace 6
[signed] Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant] 24th February 1853 |
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119 [Title Page] OS1/13/80
Co. [County of] FIFE,
PLAN 26B.
Names of Parishes -- Pages
Carnbee -- 1
Anstruther Wester -- 63
Kilconquhar -- 45
Elie -- 51
St. Monans -- 15
Pittenweem -- 71 |
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