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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish of Wemyss | Parish of Wemyss Parish of Wemyss Parish of Wemyss Parish of Wemyss Parish of Wemyss |
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnston's Co [County] Map Leighton's Hist: [History] Sibbalds Hist: [History] &c. &c. |
[situation] West side of Largo Bay A Parish in Fifeshire on the Firth of Forth. Its extreme length from Southwest to N.E. [North East] is about 5 3/4 Miles; its breadth varies from one to two Miles. On the south it is bounded by the Firth of Forth; on the east by Scoonie, and a detached portion of Markinch; on the North by Kennoway & Markinch. There are no detached portions belonging to or within this parish. It has Seven villages. - East Wemyss in which is situated the Parish Church, West Wemyss, Buckhaven, Methill & East & West Coalton. For Fuller description See Name Book of Adjoining Sheet. |
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