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PARISH OF KIRKLISTON
PLAN 5 C
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Parish of Kirkliston -- 3
Clifton Hall Mains -- 7
Clifton -- 7
Lin's Mill -- 5
Lin's Grave -- 5
Lin's Mill Aqueduct -- 6
River Almond -- 5
Union Canal -- 6 |
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KIRKLISTON [parish] |
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston
Parish of Kirkliston |
Reverend A. D. Tait
{List of Parishes supplied by I. J [?] Gordon Esquire Sherriff
Oliver [and- symbol?] Almanack Stat. Acct.1845 [ Statisitical Account]
Fullarton's Gazetter
Chalmers' Caledonia vol 2 p.884 [volume 2 page 884]
C.o [ County?] map by Knox
Judgement of the Court
Sinclairs Stat. Acct.[ Statistical Account]
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In the western portion of the County of Edinburgh |
A parish which lies partly in the County of Edinburgh and partly in that of Linlithgow The river Almond joins the boundary between the two Counties through the whole extent of the parish; and the South eastern portion, lying in the County of Edinburgh is about one fourth of the whole. This parish is in the Presbytery of Linlithgow and the Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale. It was anciently called Temple Listow but the Kirktown ac-[?] giving the name of Kirkliston to distinguish it from several other places which were with some prefix the names of the whole manor Kirkliston came to be the parochial designation An entirely detached portion of the parish called Listowshiels and usually reckoned to belong to Kirknewton lies among the Pentland Hills. |
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"The Hamlet of Old Liston, and about a fourth of the parish lie on the South east of the Amon in the County of Edinburgh". The village of Kirkliston which is situated the parish church is in the Co. [County] of Linlithgow as is also the village of Winchburgh. The only other village of note is Newbridge which is situated in the Co. [County] Edinburgh. The ancient name of the parish was Temple Liston. It is a Quoad Civilia parish of Old Standing. The River Almond although joining the County boundary is regarded as [--] boundary with reference to the parish of Kirkliston. There is no Quoad Sacre parish or district in the parish. |
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Note - The Descriptive Remarks of Kirklston is abridged from information derived from a note
a list of parishes received from Sheriff Gordon of Edinburgh, also from the Stat. [Statistical] Accounts, from Chalmers
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RIVER ALMOND |
River Almond |
See Name Book Plan 1.B |
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[Situation] Forming in part the boundary between the County of Edinburgh and Linlithgow.
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LIN'S MILL (Corn) |
Lin's Mill
Lin's Mill
Lin's Mill
Linn's Mill |
George French
Mr. Todd
Alexander Hamilton
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1 mile and 7/8 N. [North] West from Hatton House.
A corn mill Situated on the east side of the River Almond which is worked by Water power. It is the property of Sir Alexander Maitland Bart. [Baronet] |
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LIN'S GRAVE (1645) |
Lin's Grave
Lin's Grave
Lin's Grave |
George French
Mr. Todd
Alexander Hamilton |
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[Situation] Adjoining Lin's Mill.
It is tradition in the locality that a Proprietor named Lin who died of the plague in 1645 gave rise to the name. The story further states, that no neighbour would assist to bury him and that his servant had to bury him in his garden where a Stone with a rude inscription Still points out his grave. The inscription is as follows "Here lies the dust of William Lin who died in the year of our Lord 1645" |
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Parish of Kirkliston
Lin's Grave - Among some old trees at Lin's Mill close to Clifton Hall
there is a tombstone in good preservation bearing the date
of 1645. it is that of a proprietor of Linn's Mill in whose
family it had been for 300 years. The individual
over whose grave the Stone is placed is said to have
been the last man who died in Scotland of the Plague
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LIN'S MILL AQUEDUCT |
Lin's Mill Aqueduct
Lin's Mill Aqueduct |
George French
Alexander HAmilton |
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[Situation] A few chains South of Lin's Mill.
An aqueduct consisting of four arches over which the Union Canal passes across the River Almond. |
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UNION CANAL |
Union Canal |
See Name Book Sheet 29 5ft. scale Edin. [Edinburgh] |
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[Situation] Extending in a westerly direction from Edinburgh through the NW. [North West] portion of the County.
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Parish of Kirkliston
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CLIFTON HALL MAINS |
Clifton Hall Mains
Clifton Hall Mains
Clifton Hall Mains
Clifton Mains
Cliftonhall |
George French
William Todd
Alexander Hamilton
Co. [County] Map
Post Office Directory. |
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[Situation] About 1 & 3/8 mile in a N.W. [North West] direction from Hatton House.
A large and well constructed farm house with suitable offices including a thrashing machine, attached Tenanted by W Todd. The property of Sir Alexander Maitland. |
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CLIFTON |
Clifton
Clifton
Clifton
Clifton |
George French
William Todd
Co. [County] Map
Post office Directory |
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[Situation] About 1 mile & 1/2 W.N. [West North] West from Hatton House.
A farm house and offices, including Thrashing mill. also a number of cottages occupied by labourers with a farm 3/4 of which is under cultivation. Tenanted by James Allan. The property of Sir Alexander Maitland. |
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Parish of Kirkliston
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PARISH OF KIRKNEWTON
PLAN 5 C
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Burn House -- 15
Burnwynd -- 19
Caledonian Railway -- 16
Easter Newton -- 20
Greenburn -- 15
Hallcraigs -- 17
Kirknewton Mains -- 17
Linburn -- 19
Hill House -- 20
Humbie -- 18
Manse -- 13
Manse -- 16
Mid Calder and Kirknewton Station -- 15
Milk Houses -- 12
Parish School -- 16
Raw Camps -- 12
Raw Camps Quarry -- 12
Free Church -- 14
Over Sheil -- 11
Sheil Mill -- 11
School -- 13
Orchard Field -- 14
Wilkieston -- 13
Whitehill -- 18
Kirknewton Church -- 16 |
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SHIEL MILL |
Sheil Mill
Sheil Mill
Shiel Mill |
Thomas Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 2 miles in nearly a Westerly direction from Hatton House.
A Small farm house with offices attached. Tenanted by Alexander Hamilton. The property of the Earl of Morton. |
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OVER SHIEL |
Over Sheil
Over Sheil
Over Sheil
Overshiell |
A. Hamilton
James Millar
Thomas Hamilton
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile & 3/4 West of Hatton House.
A farm house of good Construction with suitable out offices including thrashing [threshing] machine attached Tenanted by Thomas Hamilton. The property of the Earl of Morton. |
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RAW CAMPS |
Raw Camps
Raw Camps
Raw Camp |
James Millar
Thomas Hamilton
Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1 mile & 5/8 W.S. [West South] West from Hatton House.
This name applies to a few Cottages which was formerly a farm house and out offices. Occupied by Some of the Quarrymen who work in the adjoining Limestone quarry. |
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Parish of Kirknewton
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RAW CAMPS QUARRY (Limestone) |
Raw Camps Quarry
Raw Camps Quarry |
Thomas Hamilton
James Miller |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile & 5/8 WS.W. [West South West] from Hatton House.
An extensive limesto [limestone] Quarry. The property of the Earl of Morton, an [and] in the Occupation of M [Mr ?] Stark. |
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MILK HOUSES |
Milk Houses
Milk Houses |
James Millar
Thomas Hamilton |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile & 1/8 of a Mile W.S.W. [West South West] from Hatton House.
A Small farm hou [house] and offices including a th [threshing ?] machine with a farm of [--] land attached. Tenanted [by ?] James Miller. The prop [property] of the Earl of Morton. |
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WILKIESTON |
Wilkieston
Wilkieston
Wilkieston |
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J. Melvin
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 mile W.S.W. [West South West] from Hatton House.
A hamlet or cluster of Cottages occupied chiefly by labourers In it is a Free Church with a school. This hamlet is the property of William Wilkie Esq. |
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SCHOOL (Free Church) [Wilkieston] |
School (Free Church)
School (Free Church) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Revd [Reverend] Mr Fowler |
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[Situation] On the North side of Wilkieston.
A School house situated in the hamlet of Wilkieston It is attended by about 40 Scholars of both sexes. |
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FREE CHURCH [Wilkieston] |
Ratho & Kirknewton Free Church
Free Church Ratho |
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Post Office Directory |
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[Situation] In the hamlet of Wilkeston.
A well constructed e [edifice ?] erected a few years by th [the] Free Church congregation of Wilkieston and adjoining [--] It is capable of accommodate [accommodating] with seats about 240 perso [persons] The minister is the Revd [Reverend] J. McKenzie In connexion with [the ?] Church is a school house. |
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ORCHARDFIELD |
Orchard Field
Orchard Field
Orchardfield
Orchardfield
Orchardfield |
G. Sanderson
C. Allen
Co. [County] map
Rev [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile SW by W [South West by West] of Hatton House.
A well constructed far [farm] house with out offices, thrash [threshing] machine etc with a garden and a farm of arable land attach [attached] occupied by Mr G. Sanderson The property of W. Davidson Esq |
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BURN HOUSE |
Burn House
Burn House
Burn House |
G. Dicks
I. Hyslop
County Map |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles
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A farm house of good construction with suitable office houses including thrashing machine
Also a large farm attached Tenanted by G. Dicks. The property of I. Gillespie Esq. |
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GREEN BURN |
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MID CALDER AND KIRKNEWTON STATION |
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CALEDONIAN RAILWAY |
Caledonian Railway |
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[Situation] Passing thro' [through] the Parish of Kirknewton abt [about] 7/8 mile South of Hatton House.
Descriptive Remarks in N [Name] Book. Sheet 29 of Edinburgh |
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MANSE [Kirknewton] |
Manse
Manse |
J. Hyslop
J. Braid |
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[Situation] A few chains W. [West] of Kirknewton Church.
A neat & handsome ho [house] with garden & ornamental gr [ground] attached, with glebe land etc [the ?] residence of the Revd [Reverend] A. L. Sl-- D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] parish minister. |
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KIRKNEWTON CHURCH |
Parish Church
Parish Church
Kirknewton Church
Kirknewton Church |
J. Hyslop
J. Baird
Rev [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler |
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[Situation] About 7 Chains S. [South] of the Caledon. Rail. [Caledonian Railway] at abt [about] 10 Chs [Chains] S.E. [South east] of Mid Calder Kirknewton Station.
A plain but substanti [substantial] building affording accommod [accommodation] with seat for a congregation of ab [about] 430 |
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PARISH SCHOOL [Kirknewton] |
Parish School
Parish School |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler |
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[Situation] At the South side of Kirknewton Church.
Near the church is the parish school adjoining which is the Schoolmaster's residence. |
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HALLCRAIGS |
Hallcraigs
Hallcraigs |
J. Hyslop
J. Braid |
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[Situation] Nearly 1/4 mile S by W [South by West] of Kirknewton Church.
A small hillock the surface of which is partly rocky and part of it is planted with wood |
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KIRKNEWTON MAINS |
Kirknewton Mains
Kirknewton Mains
Kirknewton Mains |
A. Easton
J. Hyslop
Post Office Directory |
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[Situation] About 1/4 of a Mile NE by N [North East by North] of Kirknewton Church.
A neat & well constructed farm house with suitable out offices & thrashing [threshing] machine also a garden and a large farm attached. Tenanted by Mr A. Easton. The property of the Earl of Roseberry. |
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HUMBIE |
Humbie
Humbie
Humbie |
J. Braid
J. Hyslop
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Abt [About] 7/8 mile SW [South West] from Hatton House.
A well Constructed f [farm] house two storeys high with offices and labourers cottages a [and] a large farm attached Tena [Tenanted] by Mr J. Braid. The prop [property] of the Earl of Roseberry. |
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WHITEHILL |
Whitehill
Whitehill
Whitehill |
C. Paton
J. Marshall Esq
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] 1 Mile S.W. by W [South West by West] from Hatton House.
A farm house and out [offices ?] with thrashing [threshing] machine etc with farm attached. Tenanted by [C] Paton. The property of J Ma [Marshall ?] Esq of Linburn. |
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LINBURN |
Linburn
Linburn
Linburn |
J. Marshal Esq
C. Paton
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] from Hatton House.
A neat mansion house with suitable out offices and garden surrounded by Plantations etc with a considerable portion of land attached which is used as grass parks and for cultivation. The property and residence of J. Marshal Esq. |
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BURNWYND |
Burnwynd
Burnwynd
Burnwynd
Burnwynd |
J. Marshall Esq
C. Paton
Mrs Buchanan
Post Office Directory |
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[Situation About 25 Ch [Chains] S.E. by E. [South East by East] from Hatton House.
This name applies to Several Cottages a Smithy, adjoining which is the smiths residence, & a well constructed house occupied as a farm house and also as an Inn having suitable out offices and a farm of arable land attached Tenanted by Mrs Buchanan The property of the Earl of Morton. - Part of these houses are in Kirknewton Parish and part in Ratho. |
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HILL HOUSE |
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House |
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J. Hyslop
J. Braid
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile & 1/4 in a W by S. [West by South] direction from Hatton House.
A commodious dwelling or farm house of a superi [superior] class with suitable offices and a farm of arable land In the occupation of the proprietor Mr Johnson [of ?] Craigleith. The house is let as Cottage residence. |
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EASTER NEWTON |
Easter Newton
Easter Newton
Easter Newton |
P. Turner
J. Hyslop
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles SSW [South South West] from Hatton House.
A well constructed f [farm] house with offices including [threshing ?] machine and labourers cottag [cottages] with garden & a farm of ara [arable] land. The dwelling house [is] let as cottage residence The farm & offices is in the occ [occupation] of Mr P. Turner of Haggs |
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PARISH OF RATHO
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Names of Objects -- Page
Parish of Ratho -- 23
Bonnington House -- 25
Bonnington Cottage -- 26
Bonnington -- 27
Bonnington Farm -- 27
Burnwynd -- 29
Craw Hill -- 24
Dalmahoy Mains -- 34
Dalmahoy Hill -- 34
Gogar Burn -- 30
Hatton House -- 29
Hatton Bridge -- 31
Hatton Mains -- 31
Hatton Mains -- 33
Haggs -- 33
Huggies Hole -- 24
Kaimes Hill -- 32
Manse (Free Church) -- 27
Long Dalmahoy -- 34
Ratho Mains -- 38
South Bank -- 28
Tormain -- 24
West Bonnington -- 26
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RATHO |
Parish of Ratho
Parish of Ratho
Parish of Ratho
Parish of Ratho
Parish of Ratho
Parish of Ratho |
Rev [Reverend] J.C. Fowler
W. Hill Esq Hillwood
J.T. Gordon Esq Sheriff
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Olive & Boyds Almanack
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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[Situation] In the NW [North West] portion of the County of Edinburgh.
A parish in the North west part of the County of Edinburgh It is about 4 miles long by 2 1/2 broad at an average; and contains about 10 square miles of Surface. It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Kirkliston and Corstorphine; on the east by Corstorphine and Currie on the South by Currie; and on the west by Kirknewton and Kirkliston. This parish was a rectory till 1429 and then became a Prebend of the Collegiate Church of Corstorphine. It is in the Presbytery of Edinburgh and Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale. |
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CALDER AND SLATEFORD TRUST |
Calder and Slateford Trust
Calder and Slateford District
Calder and Slateford District |
J. Brown Esq
Map of Roads
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[Situation] In the western Part of the County of Edinburgh.
The roads appertaining to this Trust Consist of a district in the western portion of the County of Edinburgh nearly all the roads in the district are Turnpike roads |
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TORMAIN |
Tormain
Tormain
Tormain |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler
Mr Melvin Ratho Mains
Mr Melvin Bonnington |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile North of Hatton House.
A small hill part of the farm of Ratho Mains on its summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station |
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CRAW HILL |
Craw Hill
Craw Hill |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler
Mr Melvin |
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[Situation] About 1/4 of a Mile North of Hatton House.
A small hill part of the farm of Orchardfield |
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HUGGIES HOLE |
Huggies Hole
Huggies Hole
Huggies Hole
Hoghouse Hole |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler
Mr Melvin ratho Mains
Mr Melvin Bonnington
County map |
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[Situation] About 35 chains West from Hatton House.
A Cot house on the farm of Orchardfield |
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BONNINGTON HOUSE |
Bonnington House
Bonnington House
Bonnington House
Bonnington House
Bonnington House |
James Miller
J. Buchanan
Thomas Hamilton
Co [County] map
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile West by N [North] from Hatton House.
A large and commodious dwelling house with suitable offices and large gardens attached, at present undergoing repairs and alterations and consequently untenanted The property of William Wilkie Esq "Bonnington House built in 1622" Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Edinb [Edinburgh] 1845 Page, 92 |
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BONNINGTON COTTAGE |
Bonnington Cottage
Bonnington Cottage |
J. Virtue
J. Melvin |
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[Situation] About 7/8 of a Mile W.N.W. [west North West] from Hatton House.
A neat and handsome Cottage residence or villa wit [with] a garden etc attached. Tenan [Tenanted] by Mr J. Virtue. The proper [property] of William Wilkie Esq |
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WEST BONNINGTON |
West Bonnington
West Bonnington |
J. Virtue
C. Allen |
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[Situation] Adjoining Bonnington Cottage.
This name applies to a fa [farm] steading consisting of office ho [houses] and labourers Cottages etc together with a farm attach [attached] In the occupation of Mr J. Brown of Lochhead. The property of W. Wilkie Esq |
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BONNINGTON |
Bonnington
Bonnington |
C. Allen
J. Melvin |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile N. West by W [North West by West] from Hatton House.
A small village or hamlet Consisting of small cottages of an indifferent class with small gardens attached, occupied chiefly by labourers. |
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BONNINGTON MAINS |
Bonnington Farm
Bonnington Farm
Bonnington
Bonnington Mains
Bonnington Mains
Bonnington Mains |
J. Melvin
J. Virtue
Post Office Directory
Co. [County] map
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler
Rev [Reverend] Mr McKenzie |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N.W. by N [North West by North] from Hatton House.
A well constructed farm house with suitable out offices including a thrashing [threshing] machine with garden and a farm attached. Occupied by J. Melvin. The property of William Wilkie Esq |
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MANSE [Free Church, Wilkieston] |
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile W.N.W. [West North West] from Hatton House.
A neat cottage, The residence of the minister the incumbent of the Free Church of the Hamlet of Wilkieston. |
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SOUTH BANK |
South Bank
South Bank |
Mrs C. Balleny
Mr C. Allen |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile W. by N. [West by North] from Hatton House.
A well constructed farm house with suitable out offices labourers cottages with garden a [and] a farm of arable land atta [attached] Occupied by Mrs C. Balleny property of William Wilkie Esq |
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RATHO MAINS |
Ratho Mains
Ratho Mains
Ratho Mains
Ratho Mains |
Alexander Wylie
Mr Melvin
Post Office Directory
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] from Hatton House.
A farm house of a su [superior ?] class with suitable out offi [offices] including a thrashing [threshing] mill Occupied by John Melvin property of Mrs Caddell, R [Ratho ?] House. |
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Parish of Ratho
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HATTON HOUSE |
Hatton House
Hatton House
Hatton House
Hatton
Hatton
Hatton House |
John Melvin
Mr Glendinning
Mr Wyllie
Co. [County] map
Map attached to Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile E.N.E. [east North east] from Wilkieston.
A handsome mansion house with suitable offices & garden and a small demesne tastefully laid out & ornamented with Shrubbery and full grown trees. Part of the mansion house is very old, but part is of more modern erection. The property of Mr Davidson of Hatton. Occupied by Archdeacon Aitchison. "The chief mansion house in Ratho is Hatton House a fine old Baronial building some of which is very ancient" Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Edinburghshire Page 92 |
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BURNWYND |
Burnwynd
Burnwynd
Easter Burnwynd |
Mr Glendinning
Mr Wylie
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile S.E. by E [South East by East] from Hatton House.
This name applies to a few houses on the road side from Edinburgh to Lanarkshire in it is a Smithy and a public house the latter is also a farm with suitable offices and a farm of land attached. - Part of those houses are situated in the parish of Kirknewton and part in that of Ratho. |
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GOGAR BURN |
Gogar Burn
Gogar Burn |
C. Paton
J. Marshal |
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[Situation] Running in a N. [North] East course thro' ]through] the parish of Kirknewton.
A considerable Stream which rises near the cent [centre] of the parish of Kirknewton and running about 2 1/2 miles norther [northerly] and next about 2 1/4 miles in an easterly direction and still cont [continuing] in general an easterly course fo [forms] part of the boundary of several parishes, although it turns north or north westerly and finally ru [runs] into the River Almond |
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HATTON BRIDGE |
Hatton Bridge
Hatton Bridge |
Mr Turner
Alexander Wylie |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Hatton House.
A Stone bridge across Gogar Burn. The name is also applied to a few Cottages at the west end of the bridge It is a County bridge To avoid the repetition of the same name, it is therefore written to the bridge only. |
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HATTON MAINS |
Hatton Mains
Hatton Mains
Easter Hatton Mains
Hatton Mains |
Alexander Wyllie
John Melvin
Co. [County] map
Post office Directory |
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[Situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E by N. [East by North] from Hatton House.
A farm house and out offices with thrashing [threshing] machine etc. Tenanted by Alexander Wylie. The property of Mr Davidson of Hatton House |
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KAIMES HILL |
Kaimes Hill
Kaimes Hill
Kaimes Hill |
J. Hyslop
P. Turner
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles S by E [South by East] from Hatton House.
A hill of Considerable altitude and very prec [precipitous] on its north side. |
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HATTON MAINS |
Hatton Mains
Hatton Mains
Hatton Mains
Wester Hatton Mains |
G. Glendinning
P. Turner
Post office Directory
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 3/4 of a Mile E.N.E. [East North east] from Hatton House.
A neat house or farmhouse of a superior class with Suitable office houses, garden & with a farm of arable land attached occupied by Mr George Glendinning Factor to the Earl of Morton. |
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HAGGS |
Haggs
Haggs
Haggs
Wester Haggs |
P. Turner
Mr Glendinning
Post Office Directory
Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 7/8 of a Mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] from Hatton House.
A well Constructed farm house with suitable offices including thrashing [threshing] mill worked by a Steam engine with a farm of arable land attached. Tenanted by Mr P. Turner. The property of the Earl of Morton |
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LONG DALMAHOY |
Long Dalmahoy
Long Dalmahoy
Long Dalmahoy |
J. Whigam
G. Glendinning
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[Situation] About a Mile S.E by S. [South east by South] from Hatton House.
A range of Cottages with gardens attached also a S [Smithy ?] The property of the Ear [Earl] of Morton. |
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DALMAHOY MAINS |
Dalmahoy Mains
Dalmahoy Mains |
J. Arnot
P. Turner |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles S.E. by E. [South East by East] from Hatton House.
A well constructed dw [dwelling] house with stables attached [--] dairy house with a garden oc [occupied] by J. Arnot There are a [also] a few labourers cottages adjoining. |
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DALMAHOY HILL |
Dalmahoy Hill
Dalmahoy Hill |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Fowler
Mr Melvin |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile S.S.E. [South South east] from Hatton House.
A hill of a moderate Size part of the farm of Haggs and estate of Dalmahoy. Its situation is conspicuous at the extremity of a highly cultivated district which extends towards the south approaching the Pentland Hills. |
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PARISH OF CURRIE PLAN 5C INDEX
Ravelrig Hill -- 37 |
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RAVELRIG HILL |
Ravelrig Hill |
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Description Remarks in Name Book Plan 11A |
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Ravelrig Hill -- About 1 3/4 Miles S.E. [South East] from Hatton House |
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BONNINGTON |
Bonnington
Bonnington |
Mr C Allen Schoolmaster Wilkieston
Mr J. Melvin Farmer Bonnington farm |
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This name applis [applies to] a small village Composed of Labourers Cottages with gardens attached The houses for the most part are old, and the name "Bonnington" originally was given to this village which name was afterwards assumed by Farms & cottages & adjoining This village is the property of William Wilkie Esq |
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BONNINGTON FARM |
Bonnington Farm
Bonnington Farm |
Mr J. Melvin Farmer Bonnington Farm
Mr J. Virtue Bonnington Cottage |
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A Commodious Farm House, with Suitable outbuildings, a thrashing [threshing] mill propelled by a 6 Horse Engine, a garden & Farm attached, 3/4 of which is Cultivated, the remainder grass-land & wood - occupied by Mr J. Melvin - The property of William Wilkie Esq |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell 22nd January 1852
Trace No. 2
[Object for Bonnington] A village
[Object for Bonnington Farm] House & Farm
[Parish] Ratho
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WEST BONNINGTON |
West Bonnington
West Bonnington |
Mr J. Virtue Bonnington Cottage
Mr C. Allen Schoolmaster Wilkieston |
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This name applies to the Farm, as also to the outbuildings & Labourers Cottages 3/4 of the Farm is cultivated and in the occupation of Mr J. Brown of Loughead The property of William Wilkie |
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BONNINGTON COTTAGE |
Bonnington Cottage
Bonnington Cottage |
Mr J. Virtue Bonnington Cottage
Mr J. Melvin Farmer Bonnington Farm |
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A neat and commodious Cottage or villa with a garden attached - the property of William Wilkie Esq and occupied by Mr J Virtue |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell 22nd January 1852
Trace No. 2.
[Object for West Bonnington] Farm & outbuildings
[Object for Bonnington Cottage] Cottage
[Parish] Ratho
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WILKIESTON |
Wilkieston
Wilkieston |
Mr C. Allen Schoolmaster Wilkieston
Mr J. Melvin Farmer Bonnington Farm |
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This name applies to a group or cluster of Cottages occupied by Labourers - There are a Church and School, with the Ministers Residence or manse, which is a commodious building with a neat garden attached, contiguous. This village is on the Property of William Wilkie Esq |
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SOUTH BANK |
South Bank
South Bank |
Mrs C. Balleny South bank
Mr C. Allen Schoolmaster Wilkieston |
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A comfortable Farm House with Suitable outbuildings, Laborers [Labourers] Cottages, a Garden etc farm attached 3/4 of which is Cultivated, the remainder Grass land and wood - occupied by Mrs C. Balleny - The property of William Wilkie Esq |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell January 22nd 1852
Trace No. 2
[Object for Wilkieston] Village or Hamlet
[Object for South Bank] House & Farm
[Parish] Kirknewton
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ORCHARDFIELD |
Orchard Field
Orchard Field |
Mr G. Sanderson Farmer Orchard Fi [Field]
C. Allen Schoolmast [Schoolmaster] Wilkieston |
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A well Constructed farm House, with outbuildings, a thrashing [threshing] mill, a garden, and Farm attached 3/4 of which is cultivated the remainder tillage Occupied by Mr G. Sanderson - The Property of William Davidson Esq |
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FREE CHURCH [Wilkieston] |
Ratho and Kirknewton Free Ch [Church] |
C. Allen Schoolmast [Schoolmaster] Wilkieston |
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This is a new substantial building, erected a few years, for the accommodation of the Inhabitants of Wilkieston and Surrounding farms It has accommodation or Sittings for 240 persons and Supported by the voluntary system - The Minister is the Rev [Reverend] J McKenzie - There is a School in connexion with this Ch. [Church] |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant] January 22 1852
Trace No. 2
[Object for Orchard Field] House & Farm
[Object for Free Church] Church
[Parish] Kirknewton
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BONNINGTON HOUSE |
Bonnington House |
Mr James Miller, Farmer, Milk Houses by Ratho
Mr J Buchanan, East Calder
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil near Ratho |
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A large and Commodious dwelling with Suitable offices and a large garden attached, pleasantly Situated on an elevated Situation and Commanding a fine view of the Surrounding country It is the property of William Wilkie Esq and is at present unoccupied, it being undergoing extensive repairs.- |
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List of Names collected by J McDiarmid ca [Civilian Assistant] 23rd Jany [January] 1852
[Page] C Trace 1
[Object] A dwelling house etc
[Parish] Ratho
[Signed] J McDiarmid c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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HATTON HOUSE |
Hatton House |
Mr John Melvin, Farmer, Ratho Mains Ratho
Mr Glendinning, Factor, Hatton Main [Mains] Ratho
Mr Wyllie, Farmer, Hatton Main [Mains] Ratho |
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A very fine baronial Mansion pleasantly situated on the north side of the main road from Edinr [Edinburgh] to Lanark, and Surrounded by lofty trees of various kinds. Some of this mansion is of very ancient date, but the greater part of it was rebuilt about the end of the 17th century It is the property of Mr Davidson of Hatton and is at present occupied by Archdeacon Eitchison |
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List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] J McDiarmid 19th Jany [January] 52 [1852]
Plan 5C Trace 3
[Object] A mansion
[Parish] Ratho
[Signed] J McDiarmid ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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LIN'S MILL AQUEDUCT |
Lin's Mill Aqueduct |
Mr George French Lin's Mill
Mr Alexander Hamilton, farmer Sheil Mill by East Calder |
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An aqueduct across the River Almond, built of Stone, and Consisting of four arches, along which the Union Canal crosses the river Almond. The name is derived from Lin's Mill which stand [stands] immediately below the aqueduct. |
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SHIEL MILL |
Sheil Mill |
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil by East Calder
Mr Alexander Hamilton, Farmer, Sheil Mill by East Cald [Calder] |
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A small farm house with offices attached the property of the Earl of Morton and in the occupation of Alexander Hamilton. |
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List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] J McDiarmid etc 27th Jany [January] 1852
Plan 5C Trace 1
[Object for Sheil Mill] A farm house etc
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. McDiarmid C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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HATTON MAINS |
Hatton Mains |
Mr Alexander Wyllie, Farmer, Hatton Mains Ratho
Mr John Melvin, Farmer, Ratho Mains Ratho |
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A farm house with suitable outhouses and a thrshing [threshing] machine such as are usually attached to 2nd Class farms the property of Mr Davidson of Hatton House and in the possession of Mr A Wyllie The name is also applied to a farm house contiguous to the above but within the boundary of Dalmahoy demesne, and occupied by Mr Glendenning, Factor to the Earl of Morton, but the name more particularly applies to the first mention [mentioned] farm which is a part of the Hatton Estate and the latter is a part of Dalmahoy Estate |
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Plan 5 C List of Names collected by C/a [Civilian Assistant] J. McDiarmid 19th Jany [January] 1852
Trace 3
[Object] Farm house etc
[Parish] Ratho
[Signed] J. McDiarmid C/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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HATTON BRIDGE |
Hatton Bridge |
Mr P. Turner, Farmer, Haggs
Mr Alexander Wyllie, Farmer, Hatton Main [Mains] |
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A stone bridge across Gogar Burn, and on the main road leading to Edinburgh, the name is also applicable to a number of Cottages at the west end of the bridge |
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RATHO MAINS |
Ratho Mains |
Mr Alexander Wyllie, Farmer, Hatton Ma [Mains]
Mr John Melvin, Farmer, Ratho Mai [Mains] |
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A first Class farm house with suitable offices and a thrashing [threshing] mill propelled by water. The property of Mrs Caddell Ratho House and in the occupation of John Melvin |
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Plan 5.C. List of names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J. McDiarmid 19th Jany [January] 1852
Trace 3
[Object for Ratho Mains] A farm house etc
[Parish] Ratho
[Signed] J. McDiarmid c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURN HOUSE |
Burn House
Burn House |
Mr G. Dicks, Burn House Kirknewton
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kirknewton |
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A Farm House of good Construction, with Suitable offices Stables etc and a thrashing [threshing] machine attached also a large Farm attached 2/3 of which is under Cultivation, the remainder grazing land - occupied by Mr G. Dicks and the property of J. Gillespie of Craigy |
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KIRKNEWTON MAINS |
Kirknewton Mains |
Mr A Easton, Kirknewton Mains Kirknewton
Mr J Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kirknewton |
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A neat and commodious Farm House with suitable outbuildings, thrashing [threshing] machine, a good garden and a large Farm attached, 7/8 of which is cultivated This House & Farm is occupied by Mr A. Easton and the Property of Lord Roseberry |
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Plan 5. C. List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] James Connell 18th Jany [January] 1852
Trace No. 4
[Object for Burn House] Farm House
[Object for Kirknewton Mains] A Dwelling House & Outhouses
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. Connell ca [Civilian Assistant] 18th Jany [January] 1852 |
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HUMBIE |
Humbie
Humbie |
Mr J. Braid, Farmer, Humbie Kirknewton
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolma [Schoolmaster] Kirknewton |
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A handsome dwelling house 2 stories [storeys] high, with a neat Garden, Steadings, a thrashing [threshing] Machine, Laborer's [Labourer's] Cottages, and a large Farm attached, 5/6 of which is under Cultivation, the remainder Grass land - This Farm & Building is the property of Lord Roseberry and occupied by Mr J. Braid |
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WHITEHILL |
Whitehill
Whitehill |
Mr C. Paton, Whitehill
J. Marshall Esq Linburn |
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A Dwelling house, with outhouses, A thrashing [threshing] machine, a small garden and a Farm attached 3/4 of which is Cultivated - Occupied by Mr C. Paton and the property of J. Marshall Esq of Linburn |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th Jany [January] 1852
Trace No. 4
[Object] House & Farm
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant]
18th Jan [January] 1852 |
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MID CALDER AND KIRKNEWTON STATION |
Mid Calder and Kirknewton Rl. [Railway] Station
Mid Calder and Kirknewton Rl. [Railway] Station |
Mr N. Grant, Station Master Midcalder & Kirknewton Station
Inscription on Railway Station |
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This Station, on the Caledonian Railway 10 miles from Edinburgh and about 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Kirknewton, is a small handsome building, with a Flower garden attached. The public Road, from Kirknewton to Midcalder, Crosses here on a level with the Rails |
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MANSE [Kirknewton] |
Manse
Manse |
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kirknewton
Mr J Braid, Humbie |
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A very neat and pleasantly Situated House, with a garden and pleasure ground attached, also Glebe Land attached It is the residence of the Revd [Reverend] A.L. Simpson D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] (the parish minister) |
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PARISH CHURCH [Kirknewton] |
Parish Church
Parish Church
Parish Church |
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Kirknewton
Mr J Braid, Humbie |
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This church is of plain unornamented architecture and there are sittings or accommodation for 430 persons There is also a school attached and contiguous to it is the School-master's residence |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th January 1852
Trace No. 4
[Object for Midcalder and Kirknewton Station] Booking office Station Master's dwelling house and luggage Sheds
[Object for Manse] Dwelling House
[Object for Parish Church] Church
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th Jany [January] 1852 |
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HALLCRAIGS |
Hallcraigs |
Mr J. Hislop Ph. [Parish] Schoolmas [Schoolmaster] Kirknewton
Mr J. Braid, Farmer, Humbie |
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The Hillock this name applies to is partly planted with wood & partly rocky uncultivated land having three old quarries on the face of it Though it appears conspicuous from the adjacent country it is not more than about 20 feet higher than the adjoining fields |
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GOGAR BURN |
Gogar Burn |
Mr C. Paton, White Hill
J. Marshall, Linburn |
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A Considerable Stream, assuming this name from its source which is about 1 1/2 miles N.W. [North West] of Kirknewton It takes an Easterly direction through the parishes of Kirknewton and Ratho on to the village of Gogar from which it derives its name |
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Plan 5. C. List of Names collected by James Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 18th Jany [January] 1852
Trace
[Object for Hallcraigs} A Hillock
[Object for Gogar Burn] Stream
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. Connell 18th January 185 [1852] |
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BURNWYND |
Burnwynd
Burnwynd |
Mrs Bucannon, Burnwynd
Mr C. Paton, White Hill |
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A substantial Farm House with good outbuildings, a Thrashing [Threshing] machine, and a Farm attached 5/6 of which is under Cultivation This is also a public House or Inn occupied as also the Farm by Mrs Bucannon and the Property of the Earl of Morton. The name also applies to a Smithy & Several Cottages. |
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LINBURN |
Linburn |
J. Marshall Esq, Linburn
Mr C. Paton, Farmer, White Hill |
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This is a commodious and pleasantly Situated house, with outbuildings, a thrashing [threshing] machine, a pleasant lawn, and a large garden attached also a large Farm attached 2/3 of which is under cultivation and the remainder grass land and wood This is the property and residence of J. Marshall Esq. |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 13th January 1852
Trace N. 5
[Object] Farm House etc
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J. Connell Ca [Civilian Assistant] 13th January 1852 |
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EASTER NEWTON |
Easter Newton
Easter Newton |
Mr P. Turner, Haggs
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolma [Schoolmaster] Kirknewton |
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A neat house, with a lawn and Garden attached, which is generally lit in the Summer Season There are farm out-buildings, thrashing [threshing] machine, and Laborer's [Labourer's] Cottages contiguous, which also as well as a Farm attached bear this name - It is occupied by Mr P. Turner of the Haggs and the property of the Earl of Morton |
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HILL HOUSE |
Hill House |
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolma [Schoolmaster] Kirknewto [Kirknewton]
Mr J. Braid, Farmer, Humbie |
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A commodious Dwelling house, with a pleasant lawn & Garden also outbuildings thrashing [threshing] machine & Laborers [Labourer's] Cottages and a large Farm attached 3/4 of which is Cultivated - The Farm & outbuildings occupied by Mr Johnson of Craighleith [Craigleith ?] - all of which together with the dwelling house, which is occasionally let, are his property |
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Plan 5. C. List of Names collected by James Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 13th January 1852
Trace No. 5
[Object for Easter Newton] Farm House etc
[Object for Hill House] Houses farm etc
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signature] J. Connell C/a [Civilian Assistant] 13th January 185 [1852] |
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CLIFTON HALL MAINS |
Clifton Hall Mains |
Mr George French, Lin's Mill near Clifton Hall
Mr William Todd, Farmer, Clifton Hall Mains by Ratho
Mr Alexander Hamiton, Farmer, Sheil Mill East Calder |
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A large, commodious farm house with Suitable offices and a thrashing [threshing] machine attached; the property of Sir Alexander Maitland and in the occupation of William Todd |
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CLIFTON |
Clifton |
Mr George French, Lin's Mill near Clifton Hall
Mr William Todd, Farmer, Clifton by Ratho |
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A farm house recently Constructed with suitable offices, and a thrashing [threshing] machine propelled by water and horses conjointly, attached - also, a number Cottages occupied by labourers, about 3/4 of the land attached to the farm is under Cultivation; it is the property of Sir Alexander Maitland, and in the occupation of James Allan. |
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List of Names collected by J. McDiarmid 23rd Jany [January] 1852
Trace 1
{Object for both Names] A farm house etc
[Parish for both Names] Kirkliston
[Signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LIN'S MILL |
Lin's Mill |
Mr George French, Lin's Mill by Ratho
Mr Todd, Farmer, Clifton Hall by Ratho
Mr Alexander Hamilton, Farmer, Sheil Mi [Mill] by E. [East] Calder |
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This mill Stands on the east side of the River Almond and is propelled by water it is the property of Sir Alexander Maitland Bart [Baronet] The name is derived from man whose name was William Lin, who was proprietor of the Mill about the beginning of the 17th Century and died of the plague in 1645 which raged very distinctively in this part of the Country - A tradition exists that a Proprietor whose name was Lin was smi [smitten ?] by the plague by coming in Contact with his dog, which had entered on [one] of the infected houses. Lin having died, no one would attend his funeral and a faithful Servant of his own had to bury him in his garden - Here the Solitary grave of Lin can still be seen distinguished by a humble monumental Stone, bearing the follow [following] inscription *. * HERE LYITH THE DVST OF WILLIAM LIN RIGHT HERITOR OF LINS MILN. WHO DIED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1645. |
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List of Names collected by C.a. [Civilian Assistant] John McDiarmid 23rd Jany [January] 1852
Plan 5.C. Trace 1
[Object] A Corn Mill
[Parish] Kirkliston
[Signed] J McDiarmid C.a [Civilian Assistant] |
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RAW CAMPS QUARRY (Limestone) |
Raw Camps Quarry |
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil near E. [East] Calder
Mr James Miller, Farmer, Milk Houses Near E. [East] Calder |
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An extensive lime stone quarry the property of the earl of Morton and let to Mr William Stark. |
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BURNWYND |
Burnwynd |
Mr Glendinning, Factor, Hatton Mains
Mr Wyllie, Farmer, Hatton Mains |
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This name applies to a few Cottages, a smithy, and a public house, on the road from Edin [Edinburgh] to Lanark and 8 miles from Edinburgh |
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MILK HOUSES |
Milk Houses |
Mr James Miller, Farmer, Milk Houses
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil |
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A Small farm house with offices and a thrashing [threshing] Machine attached, the property of the Earl of Morton and occupied by James Miller. All the land attached is under Cultivation |
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List of Names collected by J McDiarmid Etc 19th Jany [January] 52 [1852]
Plan 5.C Trace 1, 3, 1
[Object for Burnwynd] A Small Village
[Object for Milk Houses] A farm House
[Parish for Raw Camps Quarry] Kirknewton
[Parish for Burnwynd] Kirknewton and Ratho
[Parish for Milk Houses] Kirknewton
[Signed] J McDiarmid C/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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OVER SHIEL |
Over Shiel |
Mr A Hamilton, Farmer, Sheil Mill near E [East] Calder
Mr James Miller, Farmer, Milk Houses near E. [east] Cald [Calder]
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil near E. [East] Calde [Calder] |
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A first Class farm house with suitable outhouses & a thrashing [threshing] machine attached; the property of the Earl of Morton and occupied by Thomas Hamilton farmer. |
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RAW CAMPS |
Raw Camps |
Mr James Miller, Farmer, Milk Houses near E. [East] Calde [Calder]
Mr Thomas Hamilton, Farmer, Over Sheil near E. [East] Calde [Calder] |
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This name applies to a few Cottages, formerly a farm house with offices attached but now in a dilapidated state. The cottages are occupied by Some of the Quarry Men, working in the adjoining lime Quarries. The property of the earl of Morton. |
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List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] J McDiarmid 27th Jany [January] 1852
Plan 5. C. Trace 1
[Object for Over Sheil] A farm house
[Parish] Kirknewton
[Signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [Civilian Assistant] |
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DALMAHOY MAINS |
Dalmahoy Mains
Dalmahoy Mains |
Mr J Arnot, Dairyman, Dalmahoy Mains
Mr G. Glendinning, Hatton Mains |
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A comfortable House, with Stables, a dairy, and garden attached, occupied by Mr J. Arnot. There are also Laborers [Labourers] Cottages contiguous to which this name also refers |
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HATTON MAINS |
Hatton Mains
Hatton Mains |
Mr G. Glendinning, Hatton Mains
Mr P. Turner, Farmer, Haggs |
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A Commodious House with suitable outbuildings, a thrashing [threshing] machine, a neat garden, and a farm attached 3/4 of which is under cultivation. The residence of Mr George Glendinning Factor to the Earl of Morton & The property of the Earl of Morton |
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Plan 5.C. List of names collected by James Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant] 3rd January 1852
Trace No 6
[Object for Dalmahoy Mains] House & Cottage
[Object for Hatton Mains] House & farm etc
[Parish] Ratho
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KAIMES HILL |
Kaimes Hill
Kaimes Hill |
Mr J. Hislop, Ph. [Parish] Schoolma [Schoolmaster] Kirknew [Kirknewton]
Mr P. Turner, farmer, Haggs |
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This Hill is of considerable altitude and very precipitous on the North side It is uncultivated and barren for a considerable distance to the South, covered with gorse & Heath - |
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HAGGS |
Haggs
Haggs |
Mr P. Turner, farmer, Haggs
Mr G. Glendinning, Factor to the Earl of Morton, Hatton M [Mains] |
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A commodious and pleasantly Situated house, with suitable outbuildings, garden, Thrashing [Threshing] Mill, propelled by a powerful Steam Engine, and a Farm attached 3/4 of which is Cultivated, occupied by Mr P. Turner The property of the Earl of Morton |
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LONG DALMAHOY |
Long Dalmahoy
Long Dalmahoy |
Mr J Whigam, Long Dalmah [Dalmahoy]
Mr G. Glendinning, Hatton Main [Mains] |
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The place to which this name refers is a row of three Cottages and a Smithy with Gardens attached. The property of the Earl of Morton |
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Plan 5.C. List of Names collected by James Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant] 3rd January 1852
[Object for Kaimes Hill] Hill
[Object for Haggs] House & Farm etc
[Object for Long Dalmahoy] Cottages
[Parish] Ratho
[Signed] J. Connell c/a [Civilian Assistant] 3rd January 1852
[Signed] P James Cap R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 3rd April 1852 |
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Co: [County] Edinburgh
Plan 5C.
[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON [dated] 15 DEC 92 [1892]
No. O.S [Ordnance Survey]136 p [page]39 ff.
Currie -- 35
Kirkliston -- 1
Kirknewton -- 9
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