Fife and Kinross-shire volume 98

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Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/13/98/1 PARISH OF SCOONIE PLAN 25 C. INDEX 1 [PAGE] Names of Objects Pages Parish of Scoonie 31 Benbeath 5 Bridge-end 6 Braehead 6 Burn Mill (Flour) 10 Bleachfield Row 12 Bridge-end Cottage 13 Bank Street 15 Bayview Cottage 21 Branch Street 25 Black Bull Inn 29 Cotton of Durie 3 Church 18 Commercial Bank 21 Crown Tavern 28 Durie Foundry (Iron) 9 Durie Mill (Flax Spinning) 9 Danehead 10 Elm Park 14 Free Church 8 Freemasons' Hall 22 Forth Street 24 Greigs Row 15 Gas Works 18 Gardeners' Hall 22 Haugh House 5 Hotel 17 Henderson's Street 27 High Street 30 Independent Chapel 31 Markinch 26 Leven Links 7 Leven Bank Leven Vale 12 Leven Bridge 13 Leven Bridge T.P. [Toll Point] 13 Leven Mill [Flax Spinning] 14 Leven 16 Leven Foundry [Iron] 19 Leven Quay 19 Lochwell 26 Largo Bay 30 Mount Flourie 5 Mayfield 5 Millfield Mill [Flax Spinning] 10 Manse [Free Church] 17 Manse 17 Murray Place 122 Millfield Cottage 23 Mitchell Street 23 New Mill [Flax Spinning] 11 North Street 30 Old Salt Pans 7 Old Windmill 7 Ochre Works 11 Oswald Place 15 Post Office 19 Park Cottage 21 Parkhill 26 River Bank 11 School 8 Sawmill Bridge [Wooden] 13 School 18 Shore Head 20 School Place 27 Steam Boat Tavern 28 South Street 28 Star Inn 29
OS1/13/98/2 2 [page] Index of Scoonie Parish Continued Names of Objects Pages Sawmill Cottage 23 Trinity Place 25 Triangle 27 The Pavilion 29 United Presbyterian Church 8 Union Street 25 Viewforth Place 24 Viewforth Cottage 24 Western Bank 20 Waggon Road 23
OS1/13/98/3 COTTON OF DURIE Cotton of Durie Cotton of Durie Durie Cotton Durie Cotton of Durie Cotton of Durie Cotton of Durie Mr. John Wallace Tenant Mr. William Leslie, Dumfar Johnston's Co. [County] Map Register of Co.[County] Voters Revd. [Reverend] D. Bell Kennoway W.H. Smyth Leven J.B. Fernie Esqr. Kilmuir 025 [situation] About 30 chains N. by W. [North by West] from Banbeath A farm house 1 story high having a farm of land Attached, Containing about 200 Acres, it is farmed by Mr. Jphn Wallace of Banbeath, and Charles M. Christie Esq of Durie is the Landlord.
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OS1/13/98/5 HAUGH HOUSE Haugh House Haugh House Haugh House Mr. John Nearn, Tenant Andrew Craig Mayfield Johnston's Co. [County] Map 025 [situation] About 25 Chains North from Kirkland Works A farm house 1 story high with suitable offices and a farm of land attached. Containing about 150 acres at the yearly rent of £240. The Landlord is Charles M. Christie of Durie and tenanted by Mr. John Nearn.
OS1/13/98/5 MOUNTFLOURIE Mountflourie Mountflourie Mount Flowery Mountflourie Mr. John Wallace, Banbeath Mr. William Leslie Dumfar Johnston's Co. [County] map Rev. H. Smyth Schoolmaster Leven 025 [situation] About 1/4 Mile S.E. [South East] from Banbeath. A range of Cottage houses 1 story high Containing 8 dwellings, chiefly Occupied by Colliers and is on the property of Charles M. Christie of Durie.
OS1/13/98/5 BANBEATH Banbeath Banbeath Bambeath Banbeath Mr. John Wallace Banbeath Mr. William Leslie Duniface Johnston's Co. [County] map Mr. H. Smyth 025 [situation] A little N.W. [North West] from Mountflourie An excellent dwelling house 2 stories high, with suitable offices and a farm attached, Containing about 250 acres the property of Charles M. Christie of Durie and Occupied under a lease of 19 years by Mr. John Wallace.
OS1/13/98/5 MAYFIELD 025
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OS1/13/98/5 There is no entry for Mayfield on this page. It is on the next page [page 6].
OS1/13/98/6 Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Andrew Craig. Occupier J. Davidson, Bridgend Register of Co. [County] Voters [situation] About 25 Chains N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A neat Cottage 1 story high, having a small farm of 20 acres at £86 yearly, with an excellent garden attached, it is occupied by Andrew Craig, Charles M. Christie Esqr. of Durie proprietor
OS1/13/98/6 BRIDGE-END Bridge-end Bridge-end J. Davidson Occupier A. Craig Mayfield 025 [situation] On Margin of River Leven opposite Kirkland Works. A small Cottage 1 story high with a garden Containing about 1/2 an Acre of land attached, at a rent of £6 Annually, it is Occupied by J. Davidson, Charles M. Christie Esq of Durie is the proprietor.
OS1/13/98/6 BRAEHEAD Braehead Braehead William Rodgers, Occupier Andrew Craig, Mayfield 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A small Cottage 1 story high with a garden Containing 1/2 an Acre of land, at a yearly rent of £6. Charles M. Christie Esq. of Durie is the landlord and William Rodgers tenant.
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OS1/13/98/6 Mayfield: in Description not sure about £86 yearly.
OS1/13/98/7 LEVEN LINKS [links] Leven Links Leven Links Mr. William Marshall factor to C.M. Hastie Esq Mr.A Wilkie Western Bank 025 [situation] South Margin of River Eden adjoining the town of Leven A tract of rough Pasture lying along the Beach between the Town of Leven and Lundin Links; where the Game of Golf is frequently played, it is the property of Charles Maitland Christie Esq of Durie.
OS1/13/98/7 OLD SALT PANS [Leven] Salt Pans [Ruins of] Salt Pans [Ruins of] Mr. William Marshall factor to C.M. Christie Esq Mr. A. Wilkie Western Bk. [Bank] 025 [situation] East Side of Leven, adjoining Viewforth Cottage The Ruins of Extensive Salt Pans, which have Closed working nearly 40 years ago, shortly after the protective duties on Salt were repealed, they belonged to the proprietor of Durie Estate.
OS1/13/98/7 OLD WINDMILL Windmill [Ruins of] Windmill [Ruins of] Mr. William Marshall factor to C.M. Christie Esq Mr. A. Wilkie Western Bk. [Bank] 025 [situation] Adjoining the Old Salt pans The Ruins of a Windmill adjacent to the old Salt Pans, it was used for pumping Salt Water to them, when the Works were formerly Carried on.
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OS1/13/98/7 Parish of Scoonie Plan 25 C - Trace 7[page] Note. - Old Salt Pans and Old Windmills are written on plan in preference to that given by the Field Examiner The form here preferred being that usually adopted in such cases and in similar ones as in Old Lime Kilns, &c.
OS1/13/98/7 In Authorities for Leven Links: it looks like 'factor to C.M. Hastie Esq', but in the other entries he is C.M. Christie.
OS1/13/98/8 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Leven] United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Revd. [Reverend] John Mitchell Minister Mr. Thomas Page Hight H 025 [situation] East side of the town of Leven. A plain building erected in the year 1839, on the East side of Viewforth Place, it is seated to Accommodate 650 persons, Communicants 220. The Revd. [Reverend] John Mitchell is the present Minister who receives £100 yearly as his stipend, there is neither a Manse or School Attached to it.
OS1/13/98/8 FREE CHURCH [Leven] Free Church Free Church David Nichol Esqr. Commercial Bank Mr. D. Stalker, Schoolmaster 025 [situation] East side of the town of Leven A Plain building erected in the year 1843 at the end of Mitchell Street, it is seated to Accommodate 750 person, Communicants 300. The Revd. Andrew Forman Mister who receives yearly £120 from the fund £65 from seats, with a free Manse & Gardens
OS1/13/98/8 SCHOOL [Free Church, Leven] Free Church School Free Church School David Nichol Esq. Commercial Bank Mr. D. Halker Schoolmaster 025 [situation] East Side of the town of Leven A School House erected in the year 1845. where 70 males and 50 females receive the rudiments of an English education. Mr. Daniel Halin, the Master receives between fees and gratuity about £80 yearly.
OS1/13/98/8 8 [page] Parish of Scoonie Plan 25 C Trace 2 Note. School only to be written on Plan as it is so contiguous to the Free Church
OS1/13/98/8 U.P. Church: in Authorities - note sure about the words after Thomas Page. Free Church and Free Church School - the name of the Schoolmaster is not clear; it occurs in Authorities and in Description of the School.
OS1/13/98/9 DURIE FOUNDRY (Iron) Durie Foundry Durie Foundry Durie Foundry Mr. J. Anderson part owner Mr. J. Ednie Bridge-end Cottage Register of Co. [County] Voters 025 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E by N. [East by North from Kirkland Works An extensive Iron foundery on the Banks of the River Leven, where Steam Engines and almost all descriptions of Machinery are Manufactured, it is held under a lease from C.M. Christie of Durie by Messrs. Henry Balfour & Co. about 120 persons are employed in it.
OS1/13/98/9 DURIE MILL (Flax Spinning) Durie Mill [Spinning Mill] Durie Mill [Spinning Mill] Mr. J. Ednie Bridgend Cottage Mr. J. Anderson Durie Foundry 025 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works. A Mill on the Banks of the River Leven for spinning flax, Hemp & tow; it is held under a lease from C.M. Christie Esq of Durie by Mr. John Ednie, about 100 persons are employed in it.
OS1/13/98/9 LEVEN BANK Leven Bank Leven Bank Mr.H. Balfour Leven Bank Mr. J. Durie Durie Foundery 025 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works A neat Mansion house two stories high with a garden & Offices attached, it is held under a lease from C.M. Christie of Durie by Messrs. Henry Balfour & Co of Durie Foundery and Occupied by one of the firm.
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OS1/13/98/10 BURN MILL (Flour) Burn Mill [Flour] Mr. R. Nairn Occupier Mr. A. Boswall Leven 025 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works. A flour Mill propelled by Water power, with a farm of land containing about 115 Acres and three dwelling houses and Offices attached, held under a lease of 19 years from C.M. Christie Esq of Durie by Mr. Robert Nairn.
OS1/13/98/10 DAMHEAD Damhead Damhead Mr. M. Marshal, Occupier Mr. R. Nairn, Burn Mill 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A small dwelling house one Story high, with about 20 Acres of land attached the property of C.M. Christie of Durie and Occupied by Mr. M. Marshal.
OS1/13/98/10 MILLFIELD MILL (Flax Spinning) Millfield Mill [Spinning Mill] Mr. A. Boswall, part Owner Mr. R. Nairn Burn Mill 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A small Mill propelled by water power, for spinning flax and hemp; it is held under a lease from Charles M. Christie Esq. of Durie by Messrs. A. Boswell & Co.
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OS1/13/98/11 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
OS1/13/98/11 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.
OS1/13/98/11 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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OS1/13/98/11 In Description of Ochre Works, not sure about - Carved ore
OS1/13/98/12 LEVEN VALE Leven Vale Leven Vale Mr. John Thompson Leven Mr. R. Thompson Leven Vale 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works. Four Cottage Houses and gardens feued by Mr. Robert Thompson and others from Charles M. Christie Esq of Durie
OS1/13/98/12 BLEACHFIELD ROW [Leven] Bleachfield Row Bleachfield Row Mr. R. Thompson Leven Vale Mr. D. Smart. Bleachfield Row 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works Thirteen Cottage houses with gardens one of which is a public house, all one story high, feued from Charles M. Christie of Durie by Mr. John Anderson of Leven, previous to the erection of those houses, Bleaching of linens and yarn was carried on in the locality.
OS1/13/98/12 BRIDGE-END COTTAGE Bridge-end Cottage Bridge-end Cottage Mr. T. Suttie Owner Mr. J. Ednie Occupier 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile East from Kirkland Works. A neat Cottage one Story high with a garden attached; the property of Mr. Thomas Suttie of Leven an Occupied by Mr. John Ednie.
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OS1/13/98/13 SAWMILL BRIDGE Sawmill Bridge Sawmill Bridge Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park Mr. H. Peter Kirkland 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A Wooden Bridge over the River Leven for foot passengers, it was erected by Mr. John Balfour of Leven Mills, for the sole purpose of persons going to and from his Works.
OS1/13/98/13 LEVEN BRIDGE Leven Bridge Leven Bridge Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park M.H. Peter Kirkland 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile East from Kirkland Works A Stone bridge of 3 Arches over the River Leven. It was designed by James Leslie Esq and built by Mr. John Anderson in the year 1840. by Virtue of an Act of Parliment passed in 1839. The Bridge Commissioners extend the toll to foot assengers.
OS1/13/98/13 LEVEN BRIDGE T.P. Leven Bridge Toll Bar Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park Mr. H. Peter Kirkland 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile East from Kirkland Works A toll bar and Collectors house on the east side of Leven Bridge, erected in 1840 for the purpose of receiving the Bridge tolls.
OS1/13/98/13 Parish of Scoonie Plan 25 C Trace 2 13 [page] Sawmill Bridge: In List of Names column - Sawmill Bridge (Foot Br) [Bridge] In Orthography column - Sawmill Bridge (Wooden)
OS1/13/98/14 LEVEN MILLS (Flour, Flax & Spinning) Leven Mills Leven Mills Mr. John Balfour Owner Mr. R. Nairn Burn Mill 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works An extensive pile of buildings Containing a flour, Flax, Spinning, Saw and Bone Mill propelled by Water Power, held under a lease of 99 years from C.M. Christie Esq. of Durie by Mr. John Balfour of Elm Park
OS1/13/98/14 ELM PARK Elm Park Elm Park Mr. John Balfour. Occupier Mr. John Ednie, Durie Mill 025 [situation] About 3/8 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Kirkland Works A dwelling house two stories high with a garden and 9 Acres of ornamental gardens attached, it is held by the Occupier (Mr. John Balfour) from C.M.Christie Esq. of Durie under a lease of 99 years.
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OS1/13/98/14 Some words in Descriptions are not clear due to fold at spine. An entry describing Sawmill Dam has been crossed out.
OS1/13/98/15 BANK STREET [Leven] Bank Street Bank Street Bank Street Mr. A. Wilkie Western Bank Mr. A. Marshall Sun Inn Name on Corner of Street 025 [situation] In the town of Leven A Short Street leading eastward from High St. [Street]. this street is well paved and lighted the houses are two Stories high: The Western Bank of Scotland and Post Office are situate on the South side of it.
OS1/13/98/15 OSWALD PLACE [Leven] Oswald Place Oswald Place Oswald Place Mr. A. Wilkie Western Bank Mr. A. Marshall Sun Inn Name on Corner of Place 025 [situation] In the town of Leven Four dwelling houses two stories high with Small gardens attached and Occupied by tradesmen - lying in the south end of the Town.
OS1/13/98/15 GREIG'S ROW [Leven] Greig's Row Greig's Row Greig's Row Mr. A. Wilkie Western Bank Mr. A. Marshall Sun Inn Name on Corner of Row 025 [situation] In the town of Leven Six small dwelling houses one story high - with a garden at the rear occupied by persons carrying on handloom Weaving.
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OS1/13/98/16 LEVEN Leven Leven Leven Leven Leven Dr. Brewster, Leven Manse Mr. A. Wilkie, Western Bank Johnston's Co. [County] map Register of Co. [County] voters Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 025 [situation] At Mouth of River Leven West extremity of Largo Bay. The Town of Leven is Situated on the Sea Coast, at the mouth of the River from which it takes its name, it Consists of 2 principal streets running parallel to each other from North to South, with a Variety of Cross Streets and lanes running into them. There have been Several handsome houses lately erected along the Beach, principally for the Accommodation of Sea bathers. It has no magistrates, but has so far taken advantage of the general Police Act, as to adopt its provisions for cleaning, lighting and supplying the Town with Water. It contains a Parish Church, Manse and School; A free Church, Manse and School; a United presbyterian Church, two private Schools, two Public buildings (the Masons' & Gardeners' Halls) where all Concerts, Balls, Auctions &c are held. A Branch of both the Commercial & Western Banks of Scotland. A post office having two arrivals and deliveries daily, two good Inns, with upwards of 20 public houses and the usual number of Drapers, Butchers Bakers and small dealers shops requisite for a small Town. The Harbour is much confined and too small for the increasing trade, together with being very dangerous of Approach, from the Constant shifting of the sands about the Mouth of the River. The population of Town from the Census taken in 1851 Amounts to 2187. the principal trade carried on in it is the Weaving of Coarse linens for the Manufacture of which there are several factories in the suburbs, with an Iron foundery which give a large quantity of employment to the inhabitants.
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OS1/13/98/16 16 [page] Parish of Scoonie Plan 25 C Trace 2. Leven is a burgh of barony C.M. Christie Esq. of Durie is the Superior. It is governed by a baron bailie chosen by the Superior together with Police Commissioner under the regulations of Police Act.
OS1/13/98/16 In Description, the sentence starting.... 'It has no magistrates' and ending .... 'supplying the town with water' .... is underlined. In Continued Entries, the paragraph starting .... 'Leven is a burgh' ....is written very faintly. The sentence starting ....'It is governed' .... to the end of the paragraph .... is underlined.
OS1/13/98/17 HOTEL [Leven] Crawfords Hotel Crawfords Hotel Mr G Crawford occupier Mr John Horne Leven Sign Board 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven This Hotel is the principal and best Inn in Leven. It is three stories high and stated having a neat garden at the rear, with suitable offices attached; it is also the office of Excise and occupied by the proprietor Mr George Crawford.
OS1/13/98/17 MANSE [Free Church, Leven] Manse (Free Church) Reverend Adam Forman Occupier Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven. A good dwelling house two stories high having a garden and offices attached, it is occupied by the Reverend Adam Forman Free Church Minister.
OS1/13/98/17 MANSE [parish, Leven] Manse (Parochial) Doctor Brewster Occupier Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven A commodious dwelling house, garden and offices with a small glebe attached, it is occupied by the Reverend George Brewster D.D Parish Minister of Scoonie
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OS1/13/98/18 CHURCH [parish, Leven] Church (Parochial) Doctor Brewster Minister Mr H Smith Schoolmaster 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven This church was erected in the 1785 and enlarged to its present size in 1822 by the heretors of the parish, it is a plain edifice seated to accommodate 996 persons. The communicants for the last 5 years average 600. The Reverend Thomas Brewster D.D [Doctor of Divinity] Minister, on average the living is worth £300 per year, including Slefwed, Glebe and £11 yearly for Communion elements.
OS1/13/98/18 GAS WORKS [Leven] Gas Works Gas Works Doctor Brewster Manse Mr Weskin, Leven 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven These works were erected in nthe year 1839 by a joint stock company under an Act of Parliament, for lighting the town of Leven. The present price is 8/4 per 1000 cubic feet -Mr Weskin of Leven is Secretary
OS1/13/98/18 SCHOOL [parish, Leven] School (Parochial) Doctor Brewster Manse Mr H Smith Schoolmaster 025 In the town of Leven. A school house where about 80 males & 70 females receive the usual information given at Parish Schools. Mr Henry Smith, schoolmaster who earns the maximum salary of about £65 yearly as fees
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OS1/13/98/19 LEVEN FOUNDRY (Iron) Leven Foundry (Iron) Mr J Henderson Balgownie H Petre Esquire Kirkland Works 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven A foundry in the course of erection where the proprietors intend to carry on the manufacture of steam engines and almost all three description of machinery. Messieurs Henry Balfour & Co are the sole proprietors
OS1/13/98/19 LEVEN QUAY Leven Quay Leven Quay Mr A Wilkie Westin Baronet Mr A Marshall Sun Inn 025 [Situation] South end of High Street A quay near the mouth of the River Leven quite too small for the present traffic. At spring tide the water rises to nearly 12 feet and at neap tides to 9 feet. Vessels of between 200 & 300 tons burden can enter it, it is both dangerous and difficult to enter from the shifting sands which lie around the entrance
OS1/13/98/19 POST OFFICE [Leven] Post Office Post Office Mr J Matthew Postmaster Mr A Wilkie Western Bank 025 [Situation] In Bank Street The Leven Post Office is situate in Bank Street, there are two despatches and one delivery from it daily. Mr John Matthew is the present postmaster
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OS1/13/98/20 DIRTY WYND [Leven] Dirty Wynd Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr A Wallace High Street 025 A narrow filthy lane at the rear of North Street. The name appears to be justly applied as it forms a public necessary for the inhabitants of that quarter of the town
OS1/13/98/20 SHORE HEAD Shore Head Shore Head Shore Head Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr A Marshall Sun Inn Name on corner of street 025 [Situation] South end of High Street A range of dwelling houses two stories high. Occupied as shops, facing the River Leven and lying between the Pavillion and High Street
OS1/13/98/20 WESTERN BANK [Leven] Western Bank Mr A Wilkie Occupier Mr J Burrell Occupier 052 [Situation] South side of Bank Street off High Street A dwelling house two stories high with a garden attached; it is the property of Mr James Burrell of Leven and rented by the Company of the Western bank of Scotland for a Branch Office. Mr Andrew Wilkie is resident agent
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OS1/13/98/21 BAYVIEW COTTAGE Bayview Cottage Bayview Cottage Mr D Wilkie Occupier Mr John Horne Leven 025 [Situation] East End of the town of Leven A dwelling house one storey high from which an excellent view of Largo Bay is procured, it is occupied by the proprietor Mr D Wilkie
OS1/13/98/21 COMMERCIAL BANK [Leven] Commercial Bank Mr D Nichol Occupier Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] Near the North End of High Streeet A dwelling house and office with a garden attached; it forms a Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. Mr David Nichol is the resident agent
OS1/13/98/21 PARK COTTAGE Park Cottage Park Cottage David Baird Occupier Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] In the town of Leven A dwelling house one storey high with a garden in front, it is the property of Msrs [Messieurs] Pratt of Glasgow and occupied by Alexander Baird.
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OS1/13/98/22 FREEMASONS' HALL [Leven] Masons Hall Masons Hall Freemasons Hall Freemasons Hall Freemasons Hall Doctor Brewster Manse Mr A Swan Parkhill Henry Smythe John Steven Reverend D Bell Kennoway 025 [Situation] West side of High Street A neat building on the west side of High Street belonging to the Masonic Order, in which they generally hold their meetings, but occasionally let it for concerts, balls and other public matters.
OS1/13/98/22 GARDENERS' HALL [Leven] Gardeners Hall Gardeners Hall Doctor Brewster Manse Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] East end of Murray Place A large building at the end of Murray Place, where concerts, balls and other public meetings are held, it is the property of Mr Scott of Durie
OS1/13/98/22 MURRAY PLACE [Leven] Murray Place Murray Place Murray Place Mr G Brewster Manse Mr A Swan Parkhill Name on corner of place 025 [Situation] Western suburb of town of Leven A row of dwelling houses two stories high with a garden at the rear, chiefly occupied by tradesmen & weavers. The property of Mr John Ednie of Durie Mill
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OS1/13/98/23 MILLFIELD COTTAGE Millfield Cottage Mr A White Owner Mr Crawford Crawfords Hotel 025 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile NE [north east] from Kirkland Works A neat cottage with suitable office attached all one story high with a small garden in front, it is occupied by the proprietor Mr Alexander White
OS1/13/98/23 MITCHELL STREET [Leven] Mitchell Street Mitchell Street Mr John Horne Leven Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] 1 mile NE [north east] from Kirkland Works A road leading from Leven Links to Durie Colliery, the name is derived from being the road along which coals were driven from Durie Colliery to the Old Salt Pans on the beach in former times.
OS1/13/98/23 WAGGON ROAD Waggon Road Waggon Road Mr John Horne Leven Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] 1 mile NE [ north east] from Kirkland Works A road leading from Leven Links to Durie Colliery, the name is derived from being the road along which coals were driven from Durie Colliery to the Old Salt Pans on the beach in former times
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OS1/13/98/24 FORTH STREET [Leven] Forth Street Forth Street Mr John Horne. Leven Mr Crawford, Crawfords Hotel 025 [Situation] Extends from Viewforth Street to High Street A street leading from Leven Links to High Street, the houses are generally one story high and occupied by the labouring classes, it is lighted with gas but the street is in very indifferent repair
OS1/13/98/24 VIEWFORTH COTTAGE Viewforth Cottage Mr A White Millfield Mr John Horne Leven 025 [Situation] East side of the town of Leven A neat cottage one story high with a garden in front, the property of Mr Alexander White of Millfield and occupied by Mrs Arnott
OS1/13/98/24 VIEWFORTH PLACE [Leven] Viewforth Place Viewforth Place Mr John Horne Leven Mr A White Millfield Name on corner of street 025 [Situation] East side of the town of Leven A street leading from Forth Street to the Free Church the dwelling houses on each are principally one story high and chiefly occupied by tradesmen. It is lighted with gas and in tolerable repair
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OS1/13/98/25 BRANCH STREET [Leven] Branch Street Branch Street Branch Street Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr A Marshall Sun Inn Name on corner of street 025 [Situation] Opposite Leven Quay A few dwelling houses are built on the north side of this street two stories high opposite Leven Quay, it was opened shortly after the Bridge was built as an entrance to High Street
OS1/13/98/25 TRINITY PLACE [Leven] Trinity Place Trinity Place Trinity Place Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr A Marshall Sun Inn Name on corner of street 025 [Situation] At the south end of the town of Leven A row of substantial dwelling houses two stories high with small garden lying between them and the beach, they are occupied by private families and wealthy shopkeepers
OS1/13/98/25 UNION STREET [Leven] Union Street Union Street Union Street Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr A Marshall Sun Inn Name on corner of street 025 [Situation] Extends from North Street and Shore Head A short and known communication between North Street and and the Shore head, there are two or three dwelling houses in it - it also answers for a passage to the lead of the adjacent houses in High Street and North Street
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OS1/13/98/26 KIRKINCH Kirkinch Kirkinch Doctor Brewster Manse Mr William Jackson Owner 025 [Situation] Adjoining the parochial church Fine dwelling houses one story high with a garden in front. They are occupied by weavers, the name is derived from being erected on a patch of land adjacent to the Parish Church, Mr William Jackson is proprietor
OS1/13/98/26 LOCH WELL Lochwell Lochwell Doctor Brewster Manse Mr A Swan Parkhill 025 [Situation] Immediately south of the Parochial Manse A well in a park south of the Parish Manse, the water of which is which is considered very pure- Doctor Brewster states that a loch once covered the field it is in; which accounts for the name
OS1/13/98/26 PARKHILL Parkhill Parkhill Mr A Swan Occupier Mr Brewster Manse 025 [Situation] Western suburb of Leven A substantial dwelling house two stories high, with suitable offices, a garden and 9 acres of land attached, the property of the Reverend Andrew Wallace of Oldhamistock and occupied by Mr Alexander Swan
OS1/13/98/26 [Scoonie Parish] [Page] 26 Lochwell Note The name of this well as written by the Field Surveyor viz as one word is evidently uncovered. It is therefore written two words being the usual & correct mode of writing such nouns
OS1/13/98/27 HENDERSON'S STREET [Leven] Henderson's Street Henderson's Street Mr A Wilkie Western Bk. [Bank] Mr William Marshall Town Bailie 025 [situation] In the town of Leven A narrow street leading from the Shore Head to School Place it is lighted with gas and in tolerable repair. the Houses on each side are two stories high and occupied by tradespeople_
OS1/13/98/27 SCHOOL PLACE [Leven] School Place School Place Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Mr William Marshall Town Bailie 025 [situation] In the town of Leven A narrow street with a row of two story high houses on its North-West side it is lighted with gas an in tolerable repair and chiefly occupied by tradesmen & labourers
OS1/13/98/27 THE TRIANGLE The Triangle The Triangle Mr William Smith School Ph. [Parish] Mr William Marshall Town Bailie 025 [situation] In the town of Leven A small street the side sides of which form am irregular triangle lying between South St. [Street] and Henderson St. [Street] the houses on each side are one story high and occupied by the poorer classes_
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OS1/13/98/28 CROWN TAVERN [Leven] Crown Tavern Crown Tavern Crown Tavern David Martin Owner Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Sign Board 025 [situation] On East Side of South Street A Public House on the East side of South Street two stories high and occupied by the owner David Martin
OS1/13/98/28 SOUTH STREET [Leven] South Street South Street South Street William Bell Steam Boat Tavern Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Name on Corner of Street 025 [situation] Extends from Shore Head to High Street A crooked irregular Street leading from the Shore Head to High St. [Street] it is lighted with gas but the Street is in a very indifferent repair, the houses on each side are in general one story high and occupied by the poorer classes_
OS1/13/98/28 STEAM BOAT TAVERN [Leven] Steam Boat Tavern Steam Boat Tavern William Bell Owner Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Sign Board 025 [situation] In the town of Leven A Public House on the ShoreHead two stories high and occupied by the owner William Bell
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OS1/13/98/29 BLACK BULL INN [Leven] Black Bull Inn Black Bull Inn Mr J. McHardy tenant Mr A Marshall Sun Inn Sign Board 025 [situation] West side of High Street A small Public House on the West side of High St. [Street] it has neither a yard or garden attached to it. The property of Mr. William Murray of Edinburgh and occupied by Mr John McHardy_
OS1/13/98/29 STAR INN [Leven] Star Inn Star Inn Star Inn Mr James Wallace owner Mr A Marshall Occupier Sign Board 025 [situation] South Side of the town of Leven A commodious Inn two stories high with yard and stabling attached. it is the property of Mr James Wallace of Leven and occupied by Mr Alexander Marshall
OS1/13/98/29 THE PAVILION The Pavilion The Pavilion Mr John Anderson owner Mr A Marshall Sun Inn 025 [situation] On margin of river, south side of the town of Leven A handsome residence two stories high with a small garden attached on the margin of the River Leven. Mr John Anderson is the owner and occupier
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OS1/13/98/30 HIGH STREET [Leven] High Street High Street High Street Doctor Brewster Manse Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Name on corner of Street 025 [situation] Extends through Centre of town of Leven The principle Street in the Town of Leven, extending from the Quay to the Parish Church. it is tolerably well paved and lighted, the houses on each side are mostly 2 stories high and occupied principally by Grocers. Drapers, Butchers with other minor shops_
OS1/13/98/30 LARGO BAY Largo Bay Largo Bay Largo Bay Dr. Brewster Manse Mr A Wilkie Bank St. [Street] Johnston's Co. [County] map. 025; 026 [situation] South Margins of the parishes of Wemyss & Scoonie. A large inlet in the Firth of Forth extending from Kincraig point or head - land to Methil Pier. the anchorage in the Bay is considered very good by mariners_
OS1/13/98/30 NORTH STREET [Leven] North Street North Street North Street Doctor Brewster Manse Mr A Wilkie Western Bank Name on Corner of Street 025 [situation] Runs parallel with High Street a little West A narrow Dirty street running parallel with High St. [Street] badly paved and lighted the houses are generally 2 stories high chiefly occupied by factory operators & labourers with a few small shops and 2 or 3 low public houses interspered
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OS1/13/98/31 INDEPENDENT CHAPEL [Leven] Independent Chapel Independent Chapel Revd. [Reverend] J. Hamilton, Minister Mr. J. Wilkie, Deacon, Leven 025 [situation] On East Side of North Street A small Chapel on the East side of North St. [Street] having the appearance of a dwelling house, the under story being let by the owner Mr. John Smith, Leven as dwelling houses, while the upper is used as a Chapel; it was erected in 1824 and seated to Accommodate 150. persons, the Communicants number about 50, the Revd. [Reverend] James Hamilton is the present Minister at a Salary of £85 p annum
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OS1/13/98/33 SAWMILL COTTAGE Sawmill Cottage H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park 025 [Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile N.E. [North East] from Kirkland Works A Small dwelling house occupied by Andrew Brown from Mr. John Balfour of Elm Park who holds it and the adjoining Parks &c. from C.M. Christie Esq. of Durie under a lease of 99 years
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OS1/13/98/37 Parish of Markinch Plan 25 C. Index Names of Objects Pages Parish of Markinch 43 -------------------------------- Dunifaes 39 Innerleven Cottage 41 Innerleven Links 42 Innerleven 42 United Presbyterian Church 41
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OS1/13/98/39 DUNIFACE Duniface Duniface Duiface Mr. William Leslie, Occupier Mr. A. Craig, Mayfield Johnston´s Co. [County] Map 025 [situation] About 7/8 of a Mile N.W. [North West] from Kirkland Works A farm house 2 Stories high with suitable Office and farm of land attached; Containing 130 Acres at a yearly rent of £180 held under a lease from the United College of St. Andrews, by Mr. William Leslie.
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OS1/13/98/41 INNERLEVEN COTTAGE Innerleven Cottage Mr James Hunter Occupier Mr. James Campbell Methill 025 [situation] On Innerleven Links, about 20 chains South from Leven Bridge A dwelling house 1 story high with a Small garden in front, Occupied by Mr. James Hunter and the property of Mr. Howden of Edinburgh.
OS1/13/98/41 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Innerleven Links] United Presbyterian Church Mr. Campbell, Methill, Elder Mr. Thompson Innerleven 025 [situation] On Innerleven Links about 15 Chains South from Leven Bridge A plain building erected about the year 1795 and Seated to Accommodate 380 persons, the Minister's Salary is £80 p year with £6 for Communion element, there is no Clergyman attached to it at present, but the presbytery supply one for the time being - the Communicants average 200.
OS1/13/98/41 DEAD WYND [Innerleven] 025
OS1/13/98/41 Parish of Markinch Plan 25 C Trace 2. 41 [page] Not written on plan [This applies to Dead Wynd where the complete entry has been crossed out]
OS1/13/98/42 INNERLEVEN LINKS Innerleven Links Mr. Hunter Innerleven Cottage Mr. James Campbell Methill 025 [situation] Fronting the Sea a little South of River Eden. A Strip of rough pasture lying between Methill Village and the River Leven along High Water mark, it is Occupied by John Campbell and Adam Keddie of Innerleven under Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss.
OS1/13/98/42 INNERLEVEN Innerleven Innerleven Innerleven Innerleven Innerleven Innerleven Dubby Side Dubbieside Mr. H. Smyth John Steven Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Bell Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Mr. J. Balfour, Elm Park Johnston's Co. [County] Map Register of Co. [County] Voters 025 [situation] Fronting the Sea a little South of Leven Bridge A Village Consisting of one 1 principal Street Nearly a quarter of a Mile long, Containing a population of upwards of 500, the houses are principally 2 Stories high and chiefly occupied by Weavers, Colliers & Small traders; there is An United Presbyterian Church, 3 Public houses and a few Grocers shops in it, formerly the appellation of "Dubbyside" was applied to it, from the Wretched Condition the Street was kept in; at present it is tolerably clean and the thoroughfare paved. The whole is on Wemyss Estate, the property of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle.
OS1/13/98/42 42 [page] Parish of Markinch Plan 25 C Trace 2. This place was formerly Called Dubbieside but it is now Called Innerleven [this is written beneath the Innerleven entry]
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OS1/13/98/45 PARISH OF WEMYSS. PLAN 25 C. INDEX Names of Objects Pages Names of Objects Pages Parish of Wemyss 48 Kirkland Farm 51 Rose Cottage 53 _____________________ Methilhill Farm 49 School 52 Buckhaven 55 Methilhill 49 School 53 Buckhaven Links 55 Methilhill T.P. 49 School 60 Bucks Den Burn 56 Methill Mill 50 Ship Tavern 60 Beacon Rock 57 Methil Church (ruins of) 54 United Presbyterian Church 61 Broadhills Rocks 57 Mailin Plantation 56 Buckhaven Links 60 Methill 59 Church (Quoad Sacra) 60 Manse 61 Foot Bridge 53 Muiredge 62 Headrigs Road 55 Muiredge Cottages 62 Kirkland 47 Muiredge Plantation 62 Kirkland Dam 50 Ochre Hole 56 Kirkland Works 51 River Leven 50
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OS1/13/98/47 KIRKLAND Kirkland H. Peter Esq. Occupier Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Co. Register of voters 025 A mansion house two stories high with about 20 acres of ornamental land attached, held under a lease of 99 years by Me?rs. H + J Peter + Co. from Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle.
OS1/13/98/48 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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OS1/13/98/49 METHILHILL FARM Methill-hill Methill-hill Methil-hill Methil-hill Methel Hill Methilhill Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Mr. Peter Kirkland Works Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Estate Plan. Johnston's Co. [County] Map Co. [County] Register of Voters 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile S.W. [South West] from Kirkland Works An excellent farm house and offices with a farm of about 500 Acres Attached, the property of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle and Occupied by Messrs. Haig & Co. Cameron Bridge Distillery.
OS1/13/98/49 METHILHILL Methill-hill Methill-hill Methel Methel Methil Methil Methill Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Johnston's Co. [County] Map Co. [County] Register of Voters New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] --45 Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol 16 page 519 Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland 025 [situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S.W. [South West] from Kirkland Works. A small Village, the houses are all one Story high and Occupied chiefly by colliers, there is a small School House in it; and on the Wemyss Estate. the property of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle
OS1/13/98/49 METHILHILL T.P. Methill-hill Toll Bar Methill-hill Toll Bar Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Mr. John Balfour Elm Park 025 [situation] Adjoining the Village. A toll Bar on the road leading from Leven to Dysart and Burntisland
OS1/13/98/49 Parish of Wemyss. Plan 25 C Trace 3. 49 [page] The name Methilhill Farm is recommended by the following persons Mr. H. Smyth schoolmaster Leven John Steven schoolmaster Leven Revd. [Reverend] D. Bell, Kennoway [written under Methilhill Farm] The above authorities recommend the spelling Methilhill in this case and in the following name [written under Methilhill]
OS1/13/98/50 RIVER LEVEN River Leven River Leven River Leven Leven R. [River] Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Mr. Peter Kirkland Works Thomas Bywater Esqr factor to Admiral Wemyss Johnston's Co. [County] map. 025 [situation] Extends through the parishes of Scoonie & Markinch A River of considerable importance which has its Scource in Lough Leven and passing through the County of Fife empties itself into the Firth of Forth at the town of Leven; along its banks are numerous factories, Iron Works Distillerys &c. it is only navigable as far as Leven Quay.
OS1/13/98/50 KIRKLAND DAM Kirkland Dam Kirkland Dam Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Adml. [Admiral] Wemyss Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Mr. Peter Kirkland Works 025 [situation] About 3/4 of a Mile west from Kirkland Works A range of Cottages 1 story high Occupied by persons employed at Kirkland Works, it takes the name from a large dam on the Western side of it which supply Kirkland Works.
OS1/13/98/50 METHIL MILL Methill Mill Methill Mill Methill Mill Methil Mill Methil Mill Methil Mill Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Mr. John Balfour Elm Park Mr. Peter Kirkland Works Mr. H. Smyth John Steven Revd. [Reverend] D. Bell 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile West from Kirkland Works A few scattered Cottages 1 story high Occupied by persons employed at Kirkland Works, A Corn Mill Stood here about 50 years ago, to which the tenants on the Methill Estate were obliged to bring their grain, from which the name is taken.
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OS1/13/98/51 KIRKLAND WORKS (Sailcloth & Linen) Kirkland Works Kirkland Works G.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Works Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss 025 [situation] About 1 Mile West from Leven A very extensive Manufactory of Sailcloth and Coarse linens on the banks of the River Leven, giving employment to upwards of 600 persons, Surrounded by a neat tho' small inclosure of Ornamental grounds in which are Situate 3 good dwelling houses Occupied by the Company and three principal Overseer, the whole is held under a lease of 99 years by Messrs. Peter & Co. from Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle. The whole is known by the name of Kirkland Works.
OS1/13/98/51 KIRKLAND FARM Kirkland Farm Kirkland Farm Kirkland Farm Mr. Andrew Lawrie Occupier Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss Johnston's Co. [County] Map. 025 [situation] About 25 Chains S.E. [South East] from Leven A good farm house and offices with about 138 Scotch Acres attached, there is a thrashing Machine on the premises propelled by a Steam engine of 5 horse power; it is the property of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle and Occupied by Mr. Andrew Lawrie the cause of the word farm being applied to it by the Factor, Occupier and inhabitants is to make a distinction between it and Kirkland Works &c.
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OS1/13/98/51 Parish of Wemyss Plan 25 C Trace 3. 51 [page] (Sailcloth &c. Manufactory) written under Kirkland Works in List of Names column. (Sailcloth & Linen) omo - written under Kirkland Works in Orthography column. To the South-west of the manufactory is a long range of cottages occupied by the workpeople employed in the works. The dwelling houses and manufactory are Known by the name of Kirkland Works. The words "Sailcloth and Linen Manufactory" apply to the names ag--- of physical features as Kirkland Works and should be written in an ex--- or ex--- way as Suggested above. [initialled] O.M.O
OS1/13/98/51 In Description of Kirkland Works: not sure about the word - overseer. The final sentence is written in a different hand. Kirkland Farm: In the Description the sentence beginning "the cause of the word farm being applied..." farm is underlined. Lines have been drawn from Kirkland Works (Sailcloth & Linen) to the final sentence at the bottom of the page [in Continued Entries] in which some of the words are not clear.
OS1/13/98/52 SCHOOL [Kirkland] School School J.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. John Dunnan, Schoolmaster 025 [situation] In the village of Latin A School House at Kirkland Works where on an Average 80 Males and 70 females receive the rudiments of an English education, the childrens' parents are principally employed at the Kirkland Works, the proprietors of which liberally give the Master a free House and £40 p [per] year, the additional fees Amount to £75. It is not Connected or under the Superintendance of any religious body.
OS1/13/98/52 52 [page] Parish of Wemyss Plan 25 C Trace 3. The whole of this place is Kirkland Works [this has been written at an entry for Kirkland Village, the whole of which has been crossed out] School House [written in List of Names column]
OS1/13/98/52 School [situation] Latin is the word written
OS1/13/98/53 FOOT BRIDGE [Kirkland] Kirkland Bridge J.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park 025 [situation] Crosses River Leven at Kirkland Works A foot Bridge Composed of Wood over the River Leven erected by the proprietor of Kirkland Works for the Accommodation of themselves and the persons whom they employ to Carry on there business.
OS1/13/98/53 ROSE COTTAGE Rose Cottage Rose Cottage J.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. Alexander Watson Occupier 025 [situation] About 1 mile West from Leven. A very neat dwelling house with an Ornamental garden attached, It is the residence of the superintendant of the Kirkland Works, and forms a part of property held by Messrs. Peter & Co. under a lease of 99 years from Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle.
OS1/13/98/53 SCHOOL [Methilhill] School School Mr. David Boon Schoolmaster Mr. A. Lawrie, Farmer 025 [situation] In the Village of Methill hill A small school House in the Village of Methill-hill where 35 Males & 30 females on an Average receive the rudiments of an English education. The Masters salary Amounts to about £30 yearly. A Moiety of which is paid by the colliery owners & the remainder in fees, the childrens' parents being principally Colliers, it is not connected with any religious body.
OS1/13/98/53 Parish of Wemyss Plan 25 C Trace 3 53 [page] As this is an object of little importance and moreover to avoid the repetition of the name Kirkland Foot Bridge only is written on Plan [written under the entry for the Bridge] School House [written in List of Names column for School]
OS1/13/98/54 METHIL CHURCH (Ruins of) Methill Church [Ruins of] Methill Church [Ruins of] Methill Church [Ruins of] Methil church [Ruins of] Methil church [Ruins of] Methil church [Ruins of] Thomas Bywater Esqr, Factor to Admiral Wemyss H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Works Doctor Brewster Leven Manse Mr. H. Smyth Schoolmaster Mr. J. Steven Schoolmaster Revd. D. Bell Kennoway 025 [situation] About 1/2 Mile West from Kirkland Works The ruins of a Small Church, a portion of the Walls of which is still standing. Surrounded by a graveyard where the inhabitants of the adjacent neighbourhood Still Continue to bury their dead, nothing farther is known about it either historical or traditional than it was prior to the reformation one of two Chapelries belonging the Parish of Wemyss, period. W.H. Smyth Parish Schoolmaster Leven states that this "Was a chapel previous to the Reformation but after that event it became the parish church of Methill which then formed a separate parish, When the village was in a flourishing condition, it has long since been united."
OS1/13/98/54 Burnmill Dam Burnmill Dam Burnmill Dam Mr. R. Nairn Burn Mill H. Peter Esqr. Kirkland Works [situation] About 15 Chains N.W. [North West] from Kirkland Works. A dam across the River Leven for the purpose of raising a proper supply of Water for Burn Mill.
OS1/13/98/54 54 [page] Parish of Wemyss Plan 25 C Trace 3. "Under this article we may notice the remains of two Popish chapels the one at Methilmill and the other a little beyond West Wemyss." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Fife "There are also the ruins of two ancient chapels in the parish the one of which is Situated near Methilmill and the other a little westward of West Wemyss." Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife, vol. [Volume] II. p. [page] 169 "There was once a parsonage and vicarage at Methil the patronage of which was disponed by Archbishop Hamilton to Sir John Wemyss of Wemyss who died in 1571." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account], vol. [volume] 16, p. [page] 527. Note - Burn Mill to be written two words on Plan as in the name of this mill It is evidently incorrect to write it as one word
OS1/13/98/54 In Authorities for Methil Church I have put 'Schoolmaster' after Mr. J. Steven as there is ditto mark to the name above it.
OS1/13/98/55 BUCKHAVEN Buckhaven Revd. William Cowan Manse Mr. Alexander Patrick Buckhaven New Stat. Acct. 1845 025 A large and extending village occupied chiefly by fishermen. see descriptive remarks from adjoining form of which the village is nearly all shown.
OS1/13/98/55 BUCKHAVEN LINKS [links] Buckhaven Links Revd. William Cowan Manse Mr. Alexander Patrick, Buckhaven Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss 025 A narrow tract of rough pasture lying between Methill and Buckhaven it is seated for Pasture by Mr. Alexander Patrick of Buckhaven from Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle.
OS1/13/98/55 HEADRIGS ROAD Headriggs Road Headrigs Road Mr. J. Thompson, Muiredge Mr. T. Mcgregor, Innerleven Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss W.H. Smyth Mr. J. Steven Revd. D.Bell 025 An accommodation road for the use of the farmers this whose land it passes on the estate of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle. and is named from the "rigs of ??????" at Buckhaven and ? westwards to the main road leading into Buckhaven.
OS1/13/98/55 All crossed out. ( A few dwelling houses, 2 stories high in the extreme east end of Buckhaven chiefly occupied by fishermen and is the property of Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss castle)
OS1/13/98/56 BANKS DEN BURN Banks Den Burn Mr. J. Thompson Muiredge Revd. William Cowan Manse Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss 025 A small stream which rises in Mailan Plantation, passing North of Muiredge Cottage, thro' Muiredge Plantation, by Ochre stole until it spreads or scatters on Buckhaven links.
OS1/13/98/56 MAILIN PLANTATIONS Mailin Plantations David Rogers, gamekeeper Mr.J. Thompson, Muiredge Thomas Bywater esq. factor to Admiral wemyss 025 Two small clumps of plantation chiefly composed of Fir, Oak and Beech the property of the Earl of Wemyss of Gosford House. The name is derived from a small farmstead which stood near it.
OS1/13/98/56 OCHRE HOLE Ochre Hole Mr.J. Thompson, Muiredge Mr. T. McGregor, Innerleven 025 A pit or hole on the east side of Muiredge plantation, where formerly Ochre works were carried on, but finally abandoned by those who worked it with a considerable loss from the inferior quality of the article.
OS1/13/98/57 BEACON ROCK Beacon Rock R. Peters Esq. Kirkland Mr. A. Patrick, buckhaven 025 A small low water loch near the entrance to Methill harbour, which acts as a beacon or guide to the mariner.
OS1/13/98/57 BROADHILLS ROCKS Broadhill Rocks R. Peters Esq. Kirkland Mr. a. Patrick Buckhaven 025 A ledge of low water rocks opposite Buckhaven Links, of a circular appearance.
OS1/13/98/57 METHIL PIER Methill Pier R. Peters Esq. Kirkland Mr. A. Patrick Buckhaven 025 This pier and harbour was erected in the year 1462 by the Earl of Wemyss, and rebuilt by Admiral Wemyss in the year 1837. The work is done in a strong tough manner and will admit vessels of 200 tons at high water formerly large quantities of salt and coal was shipped at it, but at present very little is done, except as a shelter for fishing boats.
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OS1/13/98/59 METHIL Methill Methil Methel Mr John Stephen, Schoolmaster. Methill Mr H. Henderson, Ship Tavern Board of Customs ?? for Harbour ???? + regulations. Thomas Bywater Esq factor to Admiral Wemyss Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Co. Register of voters Johnston's Co. map New Stat. Acct. 1845 old Stat. Acct. vol.16 page 519 Rev. D. Bell Kenoway W.H Smyth schoolmaster Leven ??. J Steven -"- Methil Leightons Hist. of Fife 025 A small village a little westward of the town of Leven with a population amounting to nearly 300. It contains a Quod Sacra church attached to the Parish of Wemyss, there is a small congregation attached to the Free Church who hold their meetings in a private house, a school house 5 public houses, a few grocers shops and a small rope walk for making fishermens tackle. The houses are principially 1 story high and present a mesurable appearance, they are chiefly occupied by fishermen, colliers + weavers. There was formerly a large manufactory of salt carried on here with great spirit, but no such thing at present exists, the whole village presents the appearance of going rapidly to decay. Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle is sole proprietor.
OS1/13/98/60 SCHOOL [Methil] School Mr. John Stephen Schoolmaster Mr. H. Henderson Ship Tavern 025 A small school house erected in the year 1814 by public subscription, reading, writing and arithmatic are taught to about 25 males and 25 females. The Master accrues about £25 yearly as fees, it is not connected to any religious body in particular.
OS1/13/98/60 SHIP TAVERN [Methil] Ship Tavern Mr. H. Henderson, Tenant Mr. John Stephen Methill Sign, Board 025 A small public house 1 story high + the only one having a name in the village; it is occupied at present by Henry Henderson the proprietor is Mr. John Ball
OS1/13/98/60 Church (Quoad Sara) Church (Quoad Sacra) Mr. John Stephen Schoolmaster Methill Mr. H. Henderson, Ship Tavern A neat church erected by public subscription in the year 1837, it was closed for several years, but has been lately reopened, it is seated to accommodate 400 persons, the communicants attached to it go to the Parish Church of Wemyss. There is no Minister belonging to it at present.
OS1/13/98/61 BUCKHAVEN LINKS [village] Buckhaven Links Revd. William Cowan. Manse Mr. Alexander Patrick of Buckhaven Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss 025 A very small village or hamlet on Buckhaven links, the houses are principally one story high and occuoied chiefly by weavers and fishermen, Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss castle is sole propriator.
OS1/13/98/61 MANSE [U.P., S of Kirkland Works] Manor Revd. William Cowan Occupier Mr. Alexander Patrick, Elder Buckhaven 025 A neat dwelling house two stories high, with a garden attached, the residence of the Rev. William Cowan United Presbytarian Minister.
OS1/13/98/61 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [S of Kirkland Works] United Presbytarian Church Revd. William Cowan, Minister Mr. Alexander Patrick, Elder Buckhaven 025 A plain ediface erected in the year 1793 by public subscription, it is seated to hold 450, but it is about being enlarged, being too small for the congregation, the communicants last year amounted to 533. The ministers salary is £100 p [per] year, with a manse and garden and £10 yearly for Communion elements.
OS1/13/98/62 MUIREDGE Muiredge Mooredge Mr. Joseph Thompson Muiredge Mr. T. McGregor Innerleven Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss Johnston's Co. map Co.Register of voters 025 A substantial farm house 2 stories high with suitable offices and a farm of land containing 93 scotch acres at a yearly seat of £195, occupied by Mr. Joseph Thompson, under Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss castle.
OS1/13/98/62 MUIREDGE COTTAGE Muiredge Cottage David rogers, Gamekeeper Mr. Joseph Thompson Muiredge Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to Admiral Wemyss 025 A small cottage 1 story high with a garden attached, it is occupied by David Rogers, gamekeeper to Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss castle.
OS1/13/98/62 MUIREDGE PLANTATION Muiredge Plantation David Rogers, gamekeeper Mr. J. Thompson, Muiredge Thomas Bywater Esq. factor to admiral Wemyss 025 A strip of planting extending from Muiredge Cottage to Buckhaven links it was planted about 30 years ago and is comprised of Fir, Beech, Birch, Alder etc., Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss castle is the proprietor.
OS1/13/98/63 Co. Fife Plan 25 C [stamped: ordnance survey M.S. St-- Southhampton 27 Oct 92] Names of Parishes pages Scoonie 1 Markinch 37 Wemyss 45