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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKINCH [parish] | Ph. [Parish] of Markinch Ph. [Parish] of Markinch Ph. [Parish] of Markinch Parish of Markinch Parish of Markinch |
Full. [Fullertons] Gazeteer New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Map Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] The Sheriffs List of parishes |
017; 024; 025 | [situation] Near the Centre of the County of Fife. A parish in Fifeshire, about 7 miles in length from North to South, and in breadth from East to West from 3 to 5 miles. Superficial area about 7000 acres. Its form is very irregular, being deeply indented in Several places by neighbouring parishes. It is bounded by the parish of Wemyss on the South, by Kennoway on the East, by the parishes of Kettle and Falkland on the North, and by those of Kinglassie, Leslie and Dysart on the West. A small detached portion of the parish, Separated from the rest by the parish of Wemyss, lies at the mouth of the River Leven, on the Shore of the Firth of Forth. The parish throughout is generally well cultivated, and diversified with enclosed fields and plantations etc. |
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