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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KIRKTON OF LARGO Kirkton of Largo Kirkton of Largo Kirkton of Largo Kirkton of Largo
Upper Largo Upper Largo
Kirkton of Largo Largo
John D. Dundas Esq. Mr. Smeal Mr. White Estate Map of Largo Hist; [History] of Fife ( Leighton's) Gazetteer of Scotland Stat; Acct; [ Statistical Account] Johnstons Co. [ County] map 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a mile N.E [North East] from Lower Largo
A small irregular village the houses of which are from one to two stories high and generally in good repair and occupied by Mechanics &c. It contains the parich Church manse & school, a free Church & manse, an Inn and a few small publick houses and grocers shops &c also a Sub Post Office, and an hospital of which see their respective descriptions.

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Parish of Largo
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Note. The Examiner states that this village is often called Upper Largo but says the proprietor gives as the correct name Kirkton of Largo & further states that this is the name used in all writing connected with the Property_

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