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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURIESTON CASTLE (Remains of) | Murieston Castle Murieston Castle Murieston Castle Murieston Castle |
Mr Crawford Robert Crawford John Wallace Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
010 | [Situation] About 1 mile S.S.E. [South South East] from Bellsquarry. The remains of a castle in g [good ?] preservation. The walls are about 20 feet in height, and of considerable strength, but t [the] roof is decayed. It is suppose [supposed] to have been fortified. The traditions respecting it, do not app [appear] well founded, its origin etc are therefore involved in obscurity There is a small farm house & offices adjoining, called "Muriston The property of the heirs of the l [late] Mr Kerr. "The remains of Several mansions which bear the mark of great antiquity are still to be seen in this parish, such as Cairns Castle Murieston Castle". Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Edinburgh 1845 Page 370 |
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