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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| CASTLE (Remains of) | Castle (Remains of) | Rev. [Reverend] William Merson James Inglis Esq. Mr. J. Webster Mr. J. Bowman |
020 | [Situation] In the Village of Crail Little remains now of this Castle, which once formed the residence of David I And others of his Successors. The remains Consist of part of a Wall, about 20ft [feet] long, 5 ft [feet] high And 4 thicK. How much thicKer the wall was, Cannot be exactly Stated. As the face of it is broKen away. Built on the edge of a precipitous rocK, besides Commanding the entrance to the harbour it afforded an extensive View on every Side. |
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[Page] 4747 Parish of Crail. Plan 20B. Trace 7
"A Mile east from Barns and two from Kilrinny is the town
of Crail Consisting of two Streets from west to east and there
is to be Seen the ruins of a Strong Castle in which our Kings
Sometimes resided King David I died here.
The royal demesne of Crail with its Castle was frequently
part of the jointure lands of the queens of Scotland. The Castle is now
entirely demolished." Sibbalds Hist [History] of Fife.
"The remains of an Old Castle overlook the harbour upon the east. In it King David I frequently resided
hence Crail became a Constabulary extending westward to Kincraig NooKe Sibbald in his history of Fife Says
that this Monarch died here in general he is Supposed to have died at Carlisle in Cumberland. The Similarity
of the names Carryle and Carlisle has probably occasioned the mistaKe upon the Site of this Castle
a gentleman has lately erected a neat Summer house which Commands a fine prospect and having a
battery of Small Cannon mounted on its top it makes an excellent appearance from the Sea." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. [volume] 9 p.454
"There was a royal residence within the town of Crail upon an elevation Overlooking the present harbour.. [continued]
[signed] James Ireland c/a [Civilian Assistant]
4 July 1853
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