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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINNESTON | Kinneston Kinneston Kinneston Kenniston |
J. Beveridge Esqr. Mr Forrest Mr Beath Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
023 | [situation] 3/8 Mile E [East] of Scotlandwell. An excellent farmhouse with substantial outbuildings and a few cottages attached belonging to John Beveridge Esqr. |
| Site of HOSPITAL [Scotlandwell] | Site of Hospital Site of Hospital Site of Hospital |
J. Beveridge Esqr Kinniston Mr Forrest Teacher Revd. [Reverend] Mr Steele |
023 | [situation] At Scotlandwell. "The hospital at Scotlandwell was situated at the bottom of the Bishop Hill. it was founded by William Malvoisine, Bishop of St. Andrews. David de Benham gave it to the Red Friars, and confirmed the gift by a charter dated 1250. The Red Friars who were established by St. John of Matha, and Felix de Valois were bound to set apart a third of their revenue for redeeming Christian Slaves from the infidels. The parish church of Monsie near Cupar, and that of Carnock near Dunfermline belonged to this place The ruins of the church and house are still to be seen near the Village of Scotlandwell." Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] "We find that an Hospital, entitled Fons Scotiae was foundd here by William Malvoisine, bishop of St. Andrews, who died about the year 1238; and that his successor in the episcopate, David de Benham, bestowed the same on a body of Red Friars. Of this religious house there are now no remains: the small deserted burying ground where it once stood, is, however, still pointed out among the gardens of the villagers. " Chambers Gazetteer. [Note] "There are no remains of the Hospital to be seen" (signed) J. Byrne C.Asst [Civil Assistant] |
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23 Plan 23A Parish of Portmoak[Quotation - "Site of Hospital"] "This Church and house was founded by William Malvoisin Bishop of St. Andrews who died Anno 1238 and is confirmed by his immediate successor David Benham, Bishop of St. Andrews, as their charters bear. The Rudera of the Church and House is on the north side of Leven River, at the foot of Bishop Hill and it was a Receptacle for Religious Pilgrims; And the Friars who belonged to that house collected charities for the Redemption of Christians, who were slaves in Turky" Sibbald Fife & Kinross page 110
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