OS1/13/98/11

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RIVER BANK [houses &c] River Bank
River Bank
Mr. J. Anderson, part owner
Mr. D. Smart Bleachfield Row
025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Mills
Ten dwelling houses, chiefly one story high [including a Smithy and Ochre Works] with gardens attached. The whole is feued from C.M. Christie of Durie by Messrs. H. Balfour & Co. and Mr. John Anderson
NEW MILL (Flax Spinning) New Mill [Spinning]
New Mill [Spinning]
Mr. A. Boswall, owner
Mr. R. Thompson Leven Vale
025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Mills
An extensive Manufactory of Hemp, Flax and Tow for the purpose of Spinning Net twine, Sail roping &c. it is feued from C.M. Christie Esq. of Durie by Messrs. A. Boswall & Co. who employ on an average 150 persons.
OCHRE WORKS Ochre Works
Ochre Works
Mr. John Anderson Owner
Mr. D. Smart Bleachfield Row
025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works
A building in River Bank for the purpose of Manufactoring Ochre & Carved ore by Mr. John Anderson of Leven.

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Parish of Scoonie Plan 25 C. Trace 2. 11 [page]

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In Description of Ochre Works, not sure about - Carved ore

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