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Page 1 Parish of Markinch -- 24A --
Index
Names of objects -- Pages
Parish of Markinch -- 35
Auchmuty Mill -- 3
Auchmuty -- 4
Alburn Knowe -- 20
Blinkbonnie -- 10
Bandon -- 11
Bandon Tower (Remains of) -- 12
Bighty Burn -- 14
Bighty Muir -- 14
Balbirnie House -- 14
Bighty -- 19
Bethune Arms Inn -- 15
Balbirnie Mills -- 20
Barnslee -- 26
Balfary -- 28
Balbirnie Burns -- 28
Balbirnie Bridge -- 31
Coul -- 4
Coul Mains -- 4
Church -- 7
Cemetery -- 25
Cowdens Wood -- 27
Cairn -- 33
Cuiruin -- 34
Eglantine Square -- 9
East Lodge -- 13
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee railway -- 30
Free Church -- 8
Galloway's Inn -- 16
Gateside -- 29
Gateside Inn -- 29
Gladshole (Ruin) -- 29
Gas Works -- 32
Kirkforthar Feus -- 6
Law Head -- 26
Lochmuir Wood -- 27
Manse -- 8
Mains -- 11
Manse -- 15
Markinch -- 18
Manse -- 18
Middle Mill -- 19
Markinch Hill Plantation -- 22
New Inn T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 5
New Inn Hill -- 6
Nether Row -- 10
Northhall -- 22
Newton -- 26
Pilmuir -- 5
Paddock Hall -- 5
Park -- 13
Post Office -- 16
Playfield -- 21
Prestonhall -- 31
Parley Brae -- 33
Rimbleton -- 3
Rothes Bleachfield -- 3
Rothes Mill -- 9
River Leven -- 9
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School -- 6
School -- 8
School -- 8
Station -- 15
Sythrum Mill -- 16
Stobb Croft -- 17
School -- 17
Star Moss -- 30
Sweet Bank -- 31
Site of Cross -- 32
The Plasterers Inn -- 20
Terraces -- 21
The Mires -- 34
U.P Church -- 7
West Lodge -- 10
Wester Markinch -- 11
West Mill -- 19
Whitehill Plantation -- 25
Whins -- 27 |
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RIMBLETON |
Rimbleton
Rimbleton
Rimbleton
Rimbleton |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
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[Situation] 1⅞ Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
An old unoccupied Cottage on the Boundary between the parishes of Markinch and Kinglassie |
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AUCHMUTY MILL (Paper) |
Auchmuty Mill (Paper)
Auchmuty Mill (Paper)
Auchmuty Mill (Paper)
Auchmuty Paper Mill
Auchmuta |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅛ Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
An extensive Paper Mill worked by Steam and Water and a few Cottages in its immediate vicinity. |
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ROTHES BLEACHFIELD |
Rothes Bleachfield
Rothes Bleachfield
Rothes Bleachfield
Rothes Bleachfield
Rothes Bleach Field
Rothes Bleachfield |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson, Forester, Leslie Mains
Frasers Map of Parish
New Stat. acct. [Statistical Account] |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
A Bleach works and field for Bleaching thread. |
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Page 3 Plan 24A Markinch Parish |
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COUL |
Coul
Coul
Coul
Coul
Coull
Coal Ho [House] |
Property Plan
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray, Occupyer
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A good Farm house with Outbuildings, garden etc. attached. |
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COUL MAINS |
Coul Mains
Coul Mains
Coul Mains
Coul Mains |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[situation] 1¼ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A few Cottages in a small row with garden attached, occupied by Laborers |
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AUCHMUTY |
Auchmuty
Auchmuty
Auchmuty
Auchmuty |
Property Plan at Leslie House
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅛ Miles S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A large Farm house with extensive outbuildings, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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[page] 4 Plan 24A Markinch Parish
Note: Aels - A meadow bank. Mutlach - A herdsman etc. Gaelic Dictionary |
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PILMUIR |
Pilmuir
Pilmuir
Pilmuir
Pilmuir
Pilmuir |
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Mason |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West of Markinch.
Two small cottages under one roof, with garden attached |
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PADDOCK HALL |
Paddock Hall
Paddock Hall
Paddock Hall
Paddock Hall
Paddock Hall
Paddock Hall |
Johnstons Co. [County Map
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Mason |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W by W. [North West by West] of Markinch.
A Small farm house with garden attached. |
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NEW INN T.P. Turn Pike] |
New Inn Bar
New Inn Bar
New Inn Bar
New Inn Bar |
Table of Tolls
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Mason |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Markinch.
A Toll Bar near New Inn on the Kirkaldy District Trust No. 1. |
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[Page] 5 Plan 24A Markinch Parish
Note: Pilmuir - Pill, in the British, as well as the ancient Gaulish Signifies a Stronghold etc. It also is a Compound, in the names of many places, Chalmers.
Note: Paddock - a frog, also a low sledge for removing Stones. Jameson |
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NEW INN HILL |
New Inn Hill
New Inn Hill
New Inn Hill |
Mr. Ballingal, Factor Sweetbank, Markinch
Mr. Mason, Schoolmaster, Kirkforthar Feus, Mr. Nicols, Clerk, Markinch |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅞ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Markinch.
A Small elevation on which Stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station in an arable field |
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KIRKFORTHAR FEUS |
Kirkforthar Feus
Kirkforthar Feus
Kirkforthar Feus
Kirkforthar Feus
Kirkforthar Feus |
Mr Ballingal
Mr Nicols
Mr Mason
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr Ingles, manufacturer of Marshant, Markinch |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Markinch.
A row of Cottages with gardens attached. Feued from the Kirkforthar Estates, also a private School |
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SCHOOL [Kirkforthar Feus] |
School
School
School
School |
Mr. Mason, Teacher
Mr. Nicols
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] in Kirkforthar Feus.
A Ssmall house built as a Cottage, and rented and used as a private School, in which boys and girls are taught reading, writing and Arithmetic. The Master is paid by the Scholars |
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[Page] 6 Plan 24 A Markinch Parish
Note: Feu - A possession held of a Superior, on payment of a certain yearly rent. Jameson |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church
Church |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
The Established Church. An old building standing in a Grave Yard on a hill in Markinch Village. The date of its erection is not known but the Steeple is thought to be considerably older than the remainder of the building. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Markinch] |
U.P Church
U.P Church
U.P Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A commodious building erected and Supported by the United Presbyterian body. |
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[Page] 7 Plan 24A Markinch village
Note: "The tower of the present church is of great antiquity, though certainly not by any means
of that age which has been Attributed to it, that of the 9th or 10 century; though we should
be inclined to assign it to the 14th or 15th Century. The Church was partly rebuilt
and enlarged in 1806." Full. [Fullertons] Gazeteer.
Note: "The Church of Markinch is a very ancient place of religious worship. It was given by Maldiunus
Bishop of St. Andrews, to the Culdees in the 10th century. Towards the end of the 12th century it was modified to the
Priory of St. Andrews, by Eugenius the son of Hugo, a second son of Gillinsiche. Mr. Duff, the 4th Earl of Fife, which
deed was confirmed by a charter of King William. From this Eugenius the family of the Earl of Wemyss
is supposed to have sprung." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note: "Markinch, a village (with a Parish church, of old one of the Priors of St. Andrews) belonging to
the Earl of Leven. In a charter by King William to the Priory of St. Andrews, he confirms a Donation
of the Kirk of Markinch to them by Eugenius filius Hugonis filii Gillemichel Comilis de Fyfe. Sibbalds History |
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MANSE [U.P., Markinch] |
Manse U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Manse U.P
Manse U.P |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A small house, with garden attached, built for and occupied by the U.P. [United Presbyterian clergyman Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown. |
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SCHOOL [for girls, Markinch] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A small girls School, built by Mrs. Balfour and taught by a mistress, Supported by the Children with a voluntary Subscription from Mrs. Balfour. |
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FREE CHURCH [Markinch] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch. A large modern building erected for and used as a place of worship by the Members of the Free Church. It has a school attached where reading writing and arithmetic are taught to boys and girls by a master, Supported by the Childrens pence. |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, Markinch] |
School |
The above authorities |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch. A large modern building erected for and used as a place of worship by the Members of the Free Church. It has a school attached where reading writing and arithmetic are taught to boys and girls by a master, Supported by the Childrens pence. |
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ROTHES MILL (Paper) |
Rothes Mill (Paper)
Rothes Mill
Rothes Mill
Rothes Mill
Rothes Mill |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ Mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A large Paper Mill worked by Steam and Water, and several rows of Cottages with gardens attached. |
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RIVER LEVEN |
River Leven
River Leven
River Leven
River Leven |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] Running Easterly past Balbirnie Mills.
A Small River flowing Eastwards from Loch Leven into the Firth of Forth at Leven. It turns several Mills in its course and there are Several Bleachfields along its banks. |
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EGLANTINE SQUARE |
Eglantine Square
Eglantine Square
Eglantine Square
Eglantine Square |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Pearson
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] 1 Mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A few rows of Cottage houses occupied by Colliers and operatives in the Paper Mills and Bleachfields |
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NETHER ROW |
Nether Row
Nether Row
Nether Row
Nether Row |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A row of Cottages, with gardens attached occupied by Colliers |
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BLINKBONNIE |
Blinkbonnie
Blinkbonnie
Blinkbonnie
Blinkbonnie |
Mr.Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A Cottage with garden attached. |
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WEST LODGE [Balbirnie House] |
West Lodge
West Lodge
West Lodge |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] 1 Mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A Small lodge occupied by the Gatekeeper at the Western entrance to Balbirnie House |
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[Page] 10 Plan 24A Markinch Parish
Note : Blink - to glance ; Bonny - pretty |
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MAINS |
Mains
Mains
Mains
Mains
Mains |
Mr. Ballingal
Property Plan
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Nichol
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ¾ mile N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
The home Farm of Balbirnie House. |
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WESTER MARKINCH |
Wester Markinch
Wester Markinch
Wester Markinch
West Markinch |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ¼ Mile W. [West] of Markinch.
A few Cottages at the South entrance to Balbirnie House |
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BANDON |
Bandon
Bandon
Bandon
Bandon
Bandon
Bandon |
Property Plan
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] 1¾ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A small Farm house with outbuildings and garden attached the property of Mr Balfour. |
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BANDON TOWER (Remains of) |
Remains of Bandon Tower
Remains of Bandon Tower
Remains of Bandon Tower
Remains of Bandon Tower
Tower in Ruins |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] 1¾ miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
The Walls of part of an ancient building bearing this name. It is Situated in low flat land but from the thickness of the walls and the general appearance of the remains it must have been a place of some Strength. There is nothing known of the date of its erection or manner of its destruction.
Mr. Ballingal Says that part of the building (of which there are no remains at present) extended farther Eastwards, he thinks it was allowed to go into natural decay, and that it was the property of Some petty Chieftan under the principle Baron in the Feudal times.
It has the appearance of having been erected at the same time with Knockdavie Castle and Seafield Tower of which there is no information given in any of the local Histories. |
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Note: " Bandon, - The house of a Gentleman of the name of Bethun, the nearest Cadet of the Laird of Balfour." Sibbald's fife & Kinross |
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PARK |
Park or Policy
Park or Policy
Park or Policy
Park or Policy |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] Near the W. [West] side of Markinch.
A Small but very pretty Park, in which Stands Balbirnie House - it is nearly Surrounded with wood and has Several patches of Wood and single trees interspersed through it. There are Several approaches to Balbirnie House through the Park with neat Lodges at the different entrances |
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EAST LODGE [Balbirnie House] |
East Lodge
East Lodge
East Lodge |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Markinch.
A Small neat Cottage occupied by the Gamekeeper on the Balbirnie estate |
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[Page] 13 Plan 24A Markinch Parish
Note: Park - The enclosed round a Noblemans' or Gentlemans' dwellings. Jameson |
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BIGHTY BURN |
Bighty Burn
Bighty Burn
Bighty Burn |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] Running Easterly past Bighty.
A Small Stream bearing the name through this Plan and flowing in Easterly direction past Bighty into the River Leven. |
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BIGHTY MUIR |
Bighty Muir
Bighty Muir
Bighty Muir |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A tract of enclosed land. Formerly a Moor, but is now well cultivated, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE |
Balbirnie House
Balbirnie House
Balbirnie House
Balbirnie House
Balbirny |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish
Sibbalds Fife & Kinross |
024 |
[Situation] ½ mile N.W. [North West]of Markinch.
A large and handsome house, partly Modern built and part very old - the date of erection of the Old part is not known - with a House, garden and ornamental ground on the South and West Sides - the property and residences of Mr Balfour |
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Note: Bight- the inclination of a bay etc. jameson
Note: "Balbirny - an old house belonging to
a Gentleman of the name of Balfour anciently
it belonged to Balbirny of that ilk." Sibbolds Fife & Kinross
Note: Bal, Ball - The initial Syllable of a great many names of Places in Scotland.
Birnie - Scorched leather. Jameson |
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MANSE [Free Church, Markinch] |
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Rev'd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A neat new building in the Cottage Stile with garden attached occupied by the Free Church clergyman |
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BETHUNE ARMS INN [Markinch] |
The Bethune Arms Inn
The Bethune Arms Inn
The Bethune Arms Inn |
Sign Board
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
An Inn, near the Railway Station which provides beds and accomodation for travellers. There are no Post Horses kept. |
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STATION [Markinch] |
Station
Station
Station |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] At the S. [South] end of Markinch.
A Station on the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway at which First, Second and Third class passengers are booked. It is one of the principal Stations on this line and has a Telegraph Office. |
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Note: Manse - the parsonage house. Jameson |
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SYTHRUM MILL (Flax Spinning) |
Sythrum Mill (Flax Spinning)
Sythrum Mill (Flax Spinning)
Sythrum Mill (Flax Spinning) |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mle S. [South] of Markinch.
An old Flax Spinning Mill, worked by water, at present unoccupied, The property of Mr Balfour. |
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POST OFFICE [Markinch] |
Post office
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Name Board
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A money order office in Markinch village, from which there are two deliveries and despatches daily, the Minor Post Office in Leslie is in connection with it. |
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GALLOWAY'S INN [Markinch] |
Galloway's Inn
Galloway's Inn
Galloway's Inn
Galloway's Inn |
Sign Board
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Brown, Landlord |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
A good Inn for the accomodation of Travellers. Beds and Post Horses are kept, the present occupier is Mr. Brown. Galloway from which the name is taken was a former Proprietor. |
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STOBB CROSS |
Stobb Cross
Stobb Cross
Stobb cross
Stobb Cross
Stobb Cross |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray
Rev'd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown, U.P. [United Presbyterian] Minister Markinch |
024 |
[Situation] Near the North Side of Markinch.
A thin rough Standing Stone about 6 feet high in the Shape of an imperfect Cross. It has no marks. No one in the neighbourhood knows for what purpose it was erected or how it got its name |
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SCHOOL [parish, Markinch] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
The Parochial School in connexion wirh the Established Church. It is a commodious building for Boys and Girls and is supported by the usual grant and the Childrens pence. The Schoolmasters Salary is £34.04.4½, with fees and other emoluments amounting in all to about £121.0.0. |
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Note: "Stobb Cross - It is a very coarse piece of
work, without any Sculpture or Characters on it,
that can lead to the knowledge of the design of its erection. Vulgar
tradition says that it was erected to the memory of a Gentleman who fell
on this spot, in a mortal rencounter with one of neighbours, as this Cross
Stands upon the very edge of the road, and 8 or 10 feet above its level, it has been
in danger of tumbling down, by the earth's fallen away from it. The present
Earl of Leven, therefore, caused it to be secured, by facing up the earth with a wall
of Stone and Lime." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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MARKINCH [village] |
Markinch
Markinch
Markinch
Markinch |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown |
024 |
[Situation] On the W. [West] Side of Railway.
A small ancient village in which there are three places of Worship. Established Free Church and U.P. [United Presbyterian] Churches, with Manses to each, there are three Schools, Parochial, Free Church School and a private female School, two Inns, a Post Office and a New Cemetery. The Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway passes the village at which there is a Station. There is no manufacture, the inhabitants are principally Weavers and Miners. |
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MANSE [parish, Markinch] |
Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown |
024 |
[Situation] In the town of Markinch.
An old comfortable looking house occupied by the Clergyman of the Established Church. |
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[Page] 18 Plan 24A Markinch Parish |
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WEST MILL (Corn & Flour) |
West Mill (Corn & Flour)
West Mill (Corn & Flour)
West Mill (Corn & Flour)
West Mill |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Corn and Flour Mill, worked by Water, the property of Mr. Balfour. |
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MIDDLE MILL (Corn & Flour) |
Middle Mill (Corn & Flour)
Middle Mill (Corn & Flour)
Middle Mill (Corn & Flour)
Middle Mill |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ½ Mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Markinch.
A Corn and Flour mill worked by Water, and a row of Cottages. |
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BIGHTY |
Bighty
Bighty
Bighty
Bighty |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ⅝ Mile S.W. [South West] of Kinglassie.
A Farm house with outbuildings attached. |
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BALBIRNIE MILLS (Woollen & Paper) |
Balbirnie Mills Balbirnie Mills
Balbirnie Mills |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ⅝ Mile S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Wool Mill worked by Steam and Water, a Paper Mill worked by Ssteam and Water, a Saw Mill worked by Water, a Public House and several Cottages. the property of Mr Balfour, Balbirnie House. |
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ALBURN KNOWE |
Alburn Knowe
Alburn Knowe
Alburn Knowe |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ¾ Mile S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Cottage with garden and a small patch of ornamental ground, - the name is taken from the name of a person "Alburn". |
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THE PLASTERERS INN [Balbirnie Mills] |
The Plasterers Inn
The Plasterers Inn
The Plasterers Inn
The Plasterers Inn |
Sign board
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Johnsons Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] ¾ Mile S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Public and Farm house at Balbirnie Mills. |
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PLAYFIELD |
Playfield
Playfield
Playfield
Playfield
Playfield |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
024 |
[Situation] A short distance N. [North] of Markinch.
A Small level field believed by the Authorities quoted to have been used in the feudal times as a place for Tournaments and other Sports. It is Still well known by the name of Playfields. |
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TERRACES [Markinch Hill] |
Terraces
Terraces
Terraces
Terraces |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] N. [North] of Markinch.
Artificial Terraces of earth work rising one above another like the Side of an Amphitheatre. On the NorthSide of a ridge shaped hill formerly known by the name of Markinch Hill, at present called Markinch Hill Plantation. The Authorities quoted believe that these Terraces were erected for the convenience of spectators to view the Sports carried on in the Playfield which they overlook. |
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Note: "Markinch Hill is a beautiful object. It lies on the north side of the village.
On its North declivity there are 6 terraces of about 20 feet broad, and which
extend the whole length of the hill, winding round the east end of it. They
are evidently artificial; but nothing certain can be learned as to its original
use and design. Two reports prevail; the one is, that these terraces
were originally ditches intended to Strengthen an encampment, or Military
post on the top of the hill; but they have been levelled Since for the
purpose of Village. The other report is, that they were made to accommodate
Spectators, assembled to behold certain public games, performed
in the plain below, which plain is Called the Playfields to this day." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] See page 23 for further Quotations.
Note: I think from the appearance that this is by far the most Justifiable and reasonable conclusion, and I agree
in the belief of the authorities quoted. John Bayly Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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MARKINCH HILL PLANTATION |
Markinch Hill Plantation
Markinch Hill Plantation
Markinch Hill Plantation
Markinch Hill Plantation
Markinch Hill Markinch Hill |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. ingles
Mr. Gray
New Stat. Acct.
[Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
024 |
[Situation] North of Markinch.
A Plantation of mixed Fir and Forest trees on a ridge like hill formerly known by the name of Markinch Hill, on the North Side of the Plantation there are Five Artificial Terraces, and in making the road at the West end of the Plantation a Steel Bow and Several Steel Arrows were found, it is not known in whose possession this Bow and arrows are at present. |
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NORTHHALL |
Northhall
Northhall
Northhall
North Hall |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Sitautaion] A short distance N.E. [North East] of Markinch.
A few Cottages on the East and West sides of the of the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway, near the village of Markinch. |
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Note: Terraces - Continued from page 21
"There is no very definate tradition why or
when these terraces were formed. The most
probable conclusion is that they are the work of the Roman
invaders, who, under Agricola, overran this part of the Country, Covering it
with entrenchments and fortifications, as a basis for more distant operations. For advancing
this Opinion in preference to any other, our reasons are briefly these:- 1st. In a military point
of view, and according to the modes of warfare then in use, the position is one of the Strongest
which the whole Country affords. The natural advantages of its Situation must have
rendered it nearly impregnable with but a handful of defenders, while as a
fortified Camp, it was Capable of receiving Several legions. 2nd. It forms one of
a chain of Similar fastnesses, most advantageously Situated for Commanding
the Surrounding Country with Ccoast and with the interior. 3rd. The extent of the
works, the great amount of labour and industry required for their Completion
and, above all, their form and Regularity, so little in unison with the rude
and desultory habits of the aboriginal inhabitants, and so unsuited to their Savage
modes of warfare; while in all these respects they very exactly Characterize the
enterprise and Skill of their invaders, and their Superior advancement in the art
of defensive warfare. "
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note: "Colonel Miller thinks this hill has been a Roman Station; and that by them the terraces were con-
structed".
Full. [Fullertons] Gazetteer.
Note: The Terraces are certainly not ancient British work - but I see no reason for going so far back as the Roman era to account for them.
John Bayly Capt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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WHITEHILL PLANTATION |
Whitehill Plantation
Whitehill Plantation
Whitehill Plantation |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mile N. [North] by E. [East] of Markinch.
A Small plantation of mixed Fir and Forest trees, the property of Mr. Balfour. The plantation is on a hill formerly known by the name of White Hill. |
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CEMETERY [Markinch] |
Cemetery
Cemetery
Cemetery |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ¼ Mile N.E. [North East] of Markinch.
A piece of ground purchased by the Heritors as a burial place for the Parishioners of Markinch |
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Note: Conyhill Plantation - Cancelled See Page 30 |
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BARNSLEE |
Barnslee
Barnslee
Barnslee
Barnslee
Barnslee
Barnslee |
Property Plan Miss Arthur Proprietor
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles Johnston's Co. County Map |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mile E. [East] of Markinch.
A neat residence with a piece of ornamental ground attached, the property and residence of Miss Arthur.
No traditional information can be obtained in this locality respecting the Site of Macduffs Castle which is spoken of in the New Stat.
[Statistical Account] |
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LAW HEAD |
Law Head
Law Head
Law Head
Law Head
Law Head
Headlaw |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray Coul
Frasers Map of Parish
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mile S.E [South East] of Markinch.
An oval Shaped hill with a Small plantation of Forest trees on the top. In the centre of the plantation there is a Cairn or Tumulus. |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton |
Property Plan
Frasers Parish Map
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Johnstons County Map |
024 |
[Situation] About ½ Mile N. [North] of Markinch.
An excellent Farmhouse with extensive outbuildings, the property of Mr Balfour, Balbirnie House. |
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Note: Law - A designation given to many hills. Jameson |
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COWDENS WOOD |
Cowdens Wood
Cowdens Wood
Cowdens Wood |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] ⅛ Miles N. [North] by E. [East] of Markinch.
A small Wood of Fir Trees, the property of Mr. Balfour, Balbirnie House. |
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WHINS |
Whins
Whins
Whins
Whins
Whins |
Property Plan
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ Miles N. [North] by E. [East] of Markinch.
A small row of Cottages and a Small Farm house the property of Mr. Balfour, Balbirnie House. |
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LOCHMUIR WOOD |
Lochmuir Wood
Lochmuir Wood
Lochmuir Wood |
Property Plan
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols |
024 |
[Situation] 1 Mile North of Markinch.
A large wood of mixed Fir and Forest trees Containing a patch of rough ground very thinly planted, the property of Mr Balfour. |
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Note: Whins - Furze. Jameson |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 14) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No 14
Kirkcaldy District Trust No. 14
Kirkcaldy District Trust No. 14 |
Road Map & Schedule
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols |
024 |
A Turnpike road commencing at Windygates, and leading through Mitton of Balgonie joins the Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1 at Balfarg. |
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BALFARG |
Balfarg
Balfarg
Balfarg
Balfarg
Balfarg |
Property Plan
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] 1 mile N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A farm house with extensive outbuildings and a few laborers Cottages, the property of Mr. Balfour. |
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BALBIRNIE BURNS |
Balbirnie Burns
Balbirnie Burns
Balbirnie Burns
Balbirnie Burns
Balbirnieburns |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish
Property Plans |
024 |
[Situation] ⅞ Mile N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
The Kennels and Laundry of Balbirnie House, with a few Ccottages occupied by Keepers and laborers. |
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Note: Ball - A plot of ground. Gaelic Dictionary
Note: Ball or Bal, the initial syllable of a great many names of places in Scotland. Jameson |
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GATESIDE |
Gateside
Gateside
Gateside
Gateside |
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] 1¼ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A row of Cottages, an Inn and a Smithy on the West Side of the Kirkcaldy District Trust No. 1. |
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GATESIDE INN |
The Gateside Inn
The Gateside Inn
The Gateside Inn
The Gateside Inn |
Sign Board
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Mason |
024 |
[Situation] 1½ Miles N.W. [ North West] of Markinch.
A Small Inn or Public House at Gateside for the accommodation of Travellers and used as a bating place for Horses. There are no Post Horses kept. |
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GLADSHOLE (Ruin) |
Gladshole (Ruin)
Gladshole (Ruin)
Gladshole (Ruin)
Gladshole (Ruin) |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Gray, Farmer Coul |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅛ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
The walls of a small Farm house. |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway |
Mr. Welch, Station Master. Thornton Junction
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] Passing the E. [East] side of Markinch.
A double line of Railway from Edinburgh to Granton Ferry, and from Burntisland through Kirkcaldy to Dundee, with Branches to Dunfermline Perth etc. |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 1) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust No1
Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1
Kirkcaldy District Trust No 1 |
Road Map and Schedule
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Langs Surveyor Kirkaldy |
024 |
A Turnpike road extending from East Bridge to Gallatown Bar, from thence to New Inn Bar, from thence to New Inn, from thence to Pittilloch Ford Bridge being the junction with Cupar District |
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STAR MOSS |
Star Moss
Star Moss
Star Moss
Star Moss |
Property Plans with Mr. Ballingal Sweetbank
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] 1¼ Miles N. [North] by E. [East] of Markinch.
A large district of Arable and crop land, formerly a common, now divided and inclosed, the property of Several persons. |
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PRESTONHALL |
Prestonhall
Prestonhall
Prestonhall
Prestonhall
Prestonhall |
Property Plan
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ½ Mile N. [North] of Markinch.
A row of Cottages and gardens occupied by laborers and Colliers. |
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SWEET BANK |
Sweet Bank
Sweetbank
Sweetbank
Sweetbank
Sweetbank
Sweetbank |
Frasers Map of Parish
Mr. Ballingal Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Property Plan |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ mile W. [West] by S. [South] of Markinch.
A dwelling house with garden attached, occupied by Mr. Ballingal, Factor for the Estates of Balbirnie and Balgonie, the property of Mr. Balfour Balbirnie House |
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BALBIRNIE BRIDGE |
Balbirnie Bridge
Balbirnie Bridge
Balbirnie Bridge
Balbirnie Bridge |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles
Frasers Map of Parish |
024 |
[Situation] ¾ Mile W. [West] by S. [South] of Markinch.
An old Stone Bridge, of two Arches over the River Leven on the Old Turnpike Road. It was built by the County. |
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Site of CROSS [Markinch] |
Site of Cross
Site of Cross
Site of Cross
Site of Cross |
Mr. Nichols
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown
Mr. Ingles
Mr. Ballingal |
024 |
[Situation] In Markinch.
A Spot at the North side of the Grave Yard in Markinch Village where a Stone Cross Surmounted by a Unicorn head in Stone formerly Stood, a part of the head is still visible in the wall of an adjoining building.
Mr Ballingal says that in the Feudal times this Cross was the place where Proclamations were made and the Barons Orders made known to the assembled Feuers |
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GAS WORKS [Markinch] |
Gas Works
Gas Works
Gas Works |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] In Markinch.
A Small Gas Works from which the village and Railway Station are supplied with gas. |
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CAIRN [Law Head] |
Cairn
Cairn
Cairn |
Mr. Nichols
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Ingles |
024 |
[Situation] On the summit of Law Head.
On the Summit of Law Head there is a mound of Earth called a Cairn. Mr. Nichols of Markinch Says that a Stone Coffin Containing Human bones was found there about 40 years ago. |
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PARLEY BRAE |
Parley Brae
Parley Brae
Parley Brae |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Hutchison
Mr. Aitken |
024 |
[Situation] ⅜ Mile S. [South] of Markinch.
An elevation in the public road from Lady's Square to Markinch near Sythrum and immediately North of a wooden bridge over the River Leven. |
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Note: "About 7 years ago on the Headlaw, between Markinch and Balgonie, a Coffin
was found of adquate form, made of four unhewn Slabs of freestone, Set edgeways
and covered with a broad Stone of the Same kind, upon which was laid a large
unformed mass of Stone, and above all, a heap or Cairn of Small Stones. The
bones enclosed in it were Calcined." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note: Brae - the declivity of a hill. Jameson |
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Cuinin Hill |
Cuinin Hill
Cuinin Hill
Cuinin Hill
Cuinin Hill
Cony Hill
Coinean
Cuiningl |
Mr. William Harton
Mr. Robert Brown Markinch
Mr. Cochrane Markinch
Mr. Nicoll Markinch
Mr. Ballingall Esq.
Gaelic Dictionary
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[Situation] ½ Mile N.E. [North East] of Markinch.
A considerable eminence NE [North East] of Markinch village. partly covered with wood, deriving its name from the innumerable number of Rabbits that harbour therein. |
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THE MIRES |
The Mires
The Mires
The Mires |
Mr. Thomas Gibb
Mr. Nicolls
Mr. William Cochrane |
024 |
[Situation] on the E. [East] of Markinch.
A long narrow tract of arable land, which not very many years ago was a Marsh, by good drainage, has been the means of making it as fertile as any land in the Parish. |
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MARKINCH [parish] |
Markinch |
See Plan 24c |
017; 024; 025 |
[Situation] In the county of Fife. For the descriptive remarks of this parish see name book for Plan 24c. A very small portion of this parish is detached and is situated on the coast betwixt the parishes of Scoonie and Wemyss. |
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Index
Names of objects -- Pages
Parish of Leslie -- 49
Balgeddie -- 39
Collydean -- 40
Cadham -- 41
Church -- 46
Camby Burn -- 46
East Lodge -- 44
Foremounthill -- 40
Green -- 45
Lothrie Burn -- 39
Leslie Bridge -- 43
Leslie House -- 43
Leslie Parks -- 44
Mains -- 44
Manse -- 45
Pitcairn Cover -- 39
Pitcairn Backfield -- 40
Pitcairn Quarry -- 41
Pitcairn Pit -- 42
Pitcairn -- 42
Rhind Hill -- 41
Site of Christs Church -- 48
The Old House of Pitcairn (Ruins of) -- 48
West Lodge -- 43
Whinnyhill Plantation -- 46 |
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BALGEDDIE |
Balgeddie
Balgeddie
Balgeddie
Balgeddie
Balgeddie
Balgeddie |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Mr. Pearson
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Property Plan
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Farm house with outbuildings, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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PITCAIRN COVER |
Pitcairn Cover
Pitcairn Cover
Pitcairn Cover |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 1¾ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Space covered with Furze and a Small patch of Fir Trees used as a Fox Cover |
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LOTHRIE BURN |
Lothrie Burn
Lothrie Burn
Lothrie Burn
Lothrie Burn |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] Passing Leslie Ho. [House].
A considerable Stream rising amongst the Lomond Hills and flowing in a South easterly direction joins the River Leven near Cow Bridge |
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Note: Lither - having a slow or lazy motion. Jameson |
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FOREMOUNTHILL |
Foremounthill
Foremounthill
Foremounthill
Foremounthill
Romonthill or Formonhills |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Mr. McCrea Occr. [Occupier]
Revd., [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Property Plan 1810 |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Markinch.
A Farm house with out buildings the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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PITCAIRN BACKFIELD |
Pitcairn Backfield
Pitcairn Backfield
Pitcairn Backfield
Pitcairn Backfield |
Mr. Gray
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A Small Farmhouse with Outbuildings and garden the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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COLLYDEAN |
Collydean
Collydean
Collydean
Coalden or Collydean |
Mr. Gray
Mr. Ballingal
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Property Plan |
024 |
[Situation] 2 Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A good Farm house with outbuildings the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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PITCAIRN QUARRY (Whinstone) |
Pitcairn Quarry (Whinstone)
Pitcairn Quarry (Whinstone)
Pitcairn Quarry (Whinstone)
Pitcairn Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Markinch.
A large Whinstone Quarry near Pitcairn. Chiefly used for the making and repairing of roads |
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CADHAM |
Cadham
Cadham
Cadham
Cadham
Cadham or Caldom
Cadham |
Mr. Mitchell, Occr [Occupier]
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Property Plan 1810
Johnstons Co. [County] Map |
024 |
[Situation] 1 mile W. [West] of Markinch.
An extensive Farm house and Outbuildings with a few laborers Cottages the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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RHIND HILL |
Rhind Hill
Rhind Hill
Rhind Hill
Rhind Hill |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr, Gray
Mr, Douny
Mr. Young
Mr. Wilson |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅝ Miles N.W. [North West] of Markinch.
A conspicuous ovalshaped feature, in an Arable field on which Stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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[Page] 41 Plan 24A Parish of Leslie
Note: Rhind - A Sheep or an ox from the herd. Jameson
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PITCAIRN |
Pitcairn
Pitcairn
Pitcairn
Pitcairn
Pitcairn |
Property Plan 1810 at Leslie House
Mr. Pearson, Forester
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol, Leslie
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray, Farmer, Coul. |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A good Farm house with outbuildings and the Ruin of an old house from which the present Farmhouse takes its name. The New Statistical Account mentions a Tumulus, near the buildings in which a Stone Coffin containing Human bones was found about 1770. I have made enquiry about this Tumulus and have consulted the writer of the New Statistical Account - Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol of Leslie, he thinks there is no person at present living who can point out the Site of this Tumulus. |
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PITCAIRN PIT |
Pitcairn Pit (Coal)
Pitcairn Pit (Coal)
Pitcairn Pit (Coal)
Pitcairn Pit (Coal) |
Mr. Ballingal
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Gray
Mr. Pearson. |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅜ Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Markinch.
A coal Pit worked by Steam the property of Mr Balfour, Balbirnie House. |
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[Page] 42 Plan 24A Leslie Parish
Note: "The Old house of Pitcairn, which belonged to
the well known Dr. [Doctor] Pitcairn, is in this parish, but
now in a ruinous State. Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note: "The celebrated Dr. [Doctor] Pitcairn was a native of this parish.
"There is a farm which belonged to him, and
Still retains the name of Pitcairn, and the ruins
of a house in which he resided." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Note: For the descriptive history of this old ho. [house] See page 48 |
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LESLIE BRIDGE |
Leslie Bridge
Leslie Bridge
Leslie Bridge
Leslie Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅜ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Stone Bridge of One Arch, on a Statute Labor Road over Lothrie Burn near Leslie, built and repaired by the County. |
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LESLIE HOUSE |
Leslie House
Leslie House
Leslie House
Leslie House
Leslie House |
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] 2¼ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
An old oblong building with garden, extensive woods and Small patches of Ornamental ground attached, the occasional residence of the Earl of Rothes. |
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WEST LODGE [Leslie House] |
West Lodge
West Lodge
West Lodge |
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅜ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Small lodge at the Western entrance to Leslie House near Leslie. |
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[Page] 43 Plan 24A Leslie parish
Note: Leslie House - "On the North side of the Leven is Seated the magnificent Palace of Leslie, with
its gardens, terraces, and a great enclosure, with much young planting, and built
of new by the late Duke of Rothes". Sibbald Fife & Kinross. |
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MAINS |
Mains
Mains
Mains
Mains |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅛ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A few cottage houses occupied by the Gardener and Servants and the Farm Steading connected with Leslie House. |
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EAST LODGE [Leslie House] |
East Lodge
East Lodge
East Lodge |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅞ Miles West of Markinch.
A Small Cottage house and
Garden at one of the entrances to Leslie House |
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LESLIE PARKS |
Leslie Parks
Leslie Parks
Leslie Parks
Leslie Parks |
Property Plan
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Ballingal |
024 |
[Situation] 2 miles W. [West] of Markinch.
An extensive District of Arable land, formerly the Park attached to Leslie House, now divided into fields and Farms, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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[Page] 44 Plan 24A Leslie Parish
Note: Mains- The farm attached to the Mansion house on an estate. Jameson |
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MANSE [parish, Leslie] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Small modern building with garden etc. the residence of the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol. Clergyman of the Established Church. |
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GREEN |
Green
Green
Green
Green |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Gray
Mr. Pearson |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
A Small Common at the Eastern extremity of Leslie Village, it is used by the inhabitants, occasionally, as a Play ground but was formerly used for the Same purpose to a much greater extent. Leslie Green is said in the New Statistical Account to be the scene of the Pem by King James, styled Christ's Kirk on the Green. There is an old Oak tree on this Green Said by Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol to have been planted by the Same King James, and a Stone called the Bull Stone to which these Animals were tied to be attacked by Dogs in former times. |
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WHINNYHILL PLANTATION |
Whinnyhill Plantation
Whinnyhill Plantation
Whinnyhill Plantation
Whinnyhill Plantation |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Gray
Mr. Ballingal
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2 Miles West of Markinch.
A Plantation of Forest trees Only, on a ridge formerly known as Whinny Hill, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Gray
Mr. Ballingal. |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ Miles W. [West] of Markinch.
The Established Church, a modern building Surrounded by a Grave Yard, with Manse and School in its vicinity. The Church is not dedicated, but there was a Church, (now entirely removed), near the Site of the present one, called Christs Church. |
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CAMBY BURN |
Camby Burn
Camby Burn
Camby Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Mr. Low, Merchant Leslie
Mr. Skinner, Farmer Little Balquhourny |
024 |
[Situation] Passing the N. [North] side of Leslie Church.
A Small Stream rising near Strathendry and flowing S.E. [South East] joins Lothrie Burn near Leslie Bridge |
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[Page] 46 Plan 24 A Leslie Parish
Note: Camby - the waterlily. Jameson |
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[Page] 47 Plan 24A leslie Parish
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Site of CHRIST'S CHURCH |
Site of Christ's Church
Site of Christ's Church
Site of Christ's Church
Site of Christ's Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicoll Leslie
Alexander Scott Leslie
Mr. Young, Leslie
Mr. Wilson, Prenlaws Works, Leslie |
024 |
[Situation] 2½ miles W. [West] of Markinch.
This was formerly the Parish Church of Leslie and continued in use up to the year 1800, when it was taken down and the present Church erected. No vestige of Christ's Church remains, but the Site is well known by the inhabitants of the Town. |
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THE OLD HOUSE OF PITCAIRN (Ruins of) |
Ruins of the old House of Pitcairn
Ruins of the old House of Pitcairn
Ruins of the old House of Pitcairn
Ruins of the old House of Pitcairn |
Mr. Ballingall
Mr. Nicoll Markinch
Mr. Dalby.Wood Cottage, Leslie
Mr. Gray |
024 |
[Situation] 1⅝ Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Markinch.
The walls of a rectangular building adjoining a farm house of that name. Said to be the residence of the celebrated Dr. [Doctor] Pitcairn |
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[Page] 48 Parish of Leslie
Note: Church - Should this be here? GY There is no historical notice of it, when it was built, in this office. OM [Ordnance Mapping]
Note: Pitcairn - See Historical quotations on page 42. |
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LESLIE [parish] |
Parish of Leslie
Parish of Leslie
Parish of Leslie
Parish of Leslie
Parish of Leslie
Parish of Leslie |
Full. Fullertons Gazetteer
New Stat. Acct.
[Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct.
[Statistical Account]
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
The Sheriffs Co. [County List of Parishes
Oliver & Boyds Almanac |
016; 017; 023; 024 |
[Situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife.
A parish in Fifeshire, at the southern base of the Lomond hills, between there and the river Leven, which traverses its Southern boundary, dividing it from Kinglassie. Its length from East to West is nearly 5 miles, its breadth about 2 miles. It is bounded on the South by the parish of Kinglassie on the East by Markinch on the North by Falkland, and on the West by Portmoak. It is in general throughout tolerably cultivated, and well diversified with enclosed fields and plantations etc. It has the Village of Leslie, and Some few Antiquities etc. No part of this is situated within any other parish or no part of any other parish is Situated within Leslie. |
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Index
Names -- Pages
Parish of Kinglassie -- 54
Caskieberran -- 55
Cow Bridge -- 56
Goatsmilk Hills -- 57
Macedonia -- 53
Newcastle -- 54
South Wood -- 55
South Parks -- 55
South Lodge -- 56
Tanshall -- 53
Templehall -- 53
Warout -- 56 |
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MACEDONIA |
Macedonia
Macedonia
Macedonia
Macedonia |
Property Plan
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Ballingal
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅝ Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
A good Farm house with Outbuildings and garden, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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TANS HALL |
Tanshall
Tanshall
Tanshall |
Mr William Leslie, Farmer West Goatmilk Hill
Mr, Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2⅝ Miles S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Small Farm house and a few Cottages, the property of Mr Balfour Balbirnie House |
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TEMPLEHALL |
Templehall
Templehall
Templehall
Templehall |
Mr. William Leslie
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Ballingal
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2¼ Miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Markinch.
A Small Farm house with Outbuildings, and garden attached |
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NEWCASTLE |
Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle |
Mr. William Leslie
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[situation] 3 Miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Markinch.
A Small Farm house with garden and outbuildings attached. |
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Parish of Kinglassie |
Parish of Kinglassie |
See Plan 24C |
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[Situation] In the county of Fife.
For the descriptive remarks of this parish See Namebook for plan 24C.
A small portion of Portmoak parish is Situated within this parish, but no part of Kinglassie is Situated within any other parish. |
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The Old Loan |
The Old Loan
The Old loan
The Old Loan |
Mr. Leslie
Mr. Downy
Mr. Wilson |
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An occupation road leading from the turnpike road on plan 24A to another occupation road leading to North Walkerton Bleachfield
Plan 23B |
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SOUTH WOOD |
South Wood
South Wood
South Wood |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Mitchell
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2¼ miles W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
A large wood of mixed Fir and Forest trees on the South Side of the River Leven the property of the Earl of Rothes |
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SOUTH PARKS |
South Parks
South Parks
South Parks |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Mitchell
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2 Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Markinch.
A neat Farm house with outbuildings and garden, forming part of Leslie Parks, the property of the Earl of Rothes. |
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CASKIEBERRAN |
Caskieberran
Caskieberran
Caskieberran
Caskieberran |
Mr. Mitchell, Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol
Property Plan |
024 |
[Situation] 2¼ miles S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
A Farm house with extensive outbuildings the property of the Earl of Rothes, occupied by Mr Mitchell of Cadham |
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WAROUT |
Warout
Warout
Warout
Warout |
Mr. Ballingal
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[situation] 1⅜ miles S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
Two Small rows of Cottages occupied by Laborers on the farm of Auchmuty. |
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COW BRIDGE |
Cow bridge
Cow Bridge
Cow Bridge |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Gray
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[Situation] 2 miles W. [West] of Markinch.
An old Stone Bridge of three Arches, built by the Earl of Rothes over the River Leven for the accommodation of his tenants. |
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SOUTH LODGE [Leslie House] |
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge |
Mr. Pearson
Mr. Mitchell
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[situation] 2 Miles S.W. [South West] of Markinch.
The Southern entrance to Leslie House, a Cottage and Kennels occupied by the Gamekeeper on the Leslie Estate. |
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GOATMILK HILLS |
Goatmilk Hills
Goatmilk Hills
Goatmilk Hills |
Mr. William Leslie
Mr. Pearson
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol |
024 |
[situation] 2¼ Miles S.W by W. [South West by West] of Markinch.
Two Small but very Steep Hills partly pasture land and partly planted with mixed trees. |
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Note: Goatmilk Hills - The Danish fort Spoken of [in] the Stat. [Statistical] Account, Cannot be identified by any Person in this locality. James Hannan C/A [Civilian Assistant]
[Signed by] M. Kinsela Civil [Civilian] Assistant
[Signed by] John Bayly Capt.R.E [Captain Royal Engineers] 31 Octr. [October] 1854. |
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[Volume] 92
Co [County] Fife
24A
Parishes of -- Page
Kinglassie -- 51
Leslie -- 37
Markinch -- 1
[Stamped] Ordnance Survey M. S. Store Southampton 27 Oct 92 [1892] |
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