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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWDEN KNOWE | Cowden Knowe | Thomas Sharp. Senr [Senior] Blairingone Andrew Cairns Blairingone Thomas Sharp Innr. [Innkeeper] Blairingone |
134 | [Situation] In the NW. [North West] Corner of the South portion of Fossaway A prominent hillock Situated S. [South] West from Vicar's Bridge. The name is well Known |
| BALL GREEN | Ball Green Ball Green Ball Green |
Thomas Sharp Innr. [Innkeeper] Blairingone Andrew Cairns Blairingone William Birrel Blairbane |
134 | [Situation] In the NW. Corner of the South portion of Fossaway This name applies to a portion of a large field, Situated between Cowden Knowe and Palace Brae. The game of Foot Ball used to be much practiced here, which gave rise to the name. |
| PALACE BRAE | Palace Brae Palace Brae Palace Brae |
Thomas Sharp William Cairns William Birrel |
134 | [Situation] In the NW. [North West] Corner of the South portion of Fossaway This name applies to a brae Covered with Forest wood. There is a ruin at its west end. a few yards from this ruin, to the east, and a short distance from top of brae, Stood a family Seat in former days of the old Earls of Tulibardine. A:Cairns,about 14years ago, when ploughing, ran up Several Stones which formed the foundation of this building The old Earls of Tullibardine had a family Seat at Blairingone on the North West Side of the Southern branch of Fossaway - The site of this old building is still visible and goes by the name of the Palace-Brae. Old Stat [Statistical] Account Vol [Volume 18] P [Page] 469. |
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