OS1/25/20/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT (Supposed Danish) [Castle Hill] | Danish Camp | Benjamin Gordon, Bogside | 140 | [Situation] In the N W.[North West] portion of the parish An artificial mound of earth Said to have been erected or thrown up in its present shape by the vanquished Danes after the battle of Inverkeithing. It is situated on an eminence called Castle Hill, which is planted with firs & is raised three or four feet high, forming an elliptical table land on the top, the sides having a gradual slope all round |
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[Page] 18Parish of Culross -- Sheet 140 No 11 Trace 6
The shape & construction of the above
fort or camp, being somewhat similar
to the British hill forts, but by the
tradition of the locality ascribed to the
Danes, it is therefore better write it on
plan as above recommended.
"There are still to be seen the remains of two old Camps
from their oval form evidently Danish one in the NW. [North West] quarters
near a place called Burrowan which is said to be the station
to which the Danes retreated after their defeat at the battle of
Inverkeithing." Old Stat. Acct. vol. [Statistical Account volume] 10 p. [page] 47
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, JohnS, John Burt
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