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Falkirk |
Falkirk |
Thomas Keir Esq. Provost. J.P. [Justice of the Peace]
Thomas Stark Esq. Bailie J.P. [Justice of the Peace]
Mr. Alexander Black Town Surveyor |
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Falkirk, a parliamentary burgh, the Capital of the Eastern part of Stirlingshire, and a town of considerable importance, is situated in 55° 49' North latitude, and 3° 44' longtitude West from Greenwich, 11 Miles East of Stirling, 24 East by North of Glasgow and 24 West of Edinburgh. It stands as to its main body on a gently rising ground, dotted round in its environs with neat and beautiful villas, and sending off in different directions two elongated and thin suburbs; seen from the soft eminences to the North and North West, it presents with its fine spire and its thick grouping of buildings, a beautiful foreground to the brilliant and fascinating landscape over which it presides, but when entered, the town is far from being in general of a pleasing aspect. An utter want of uniformity or neatness or tastefulness in its buildings; the absence of all spaciousness and plan in the arrangement of its streets, and a deficiency in the indications of enterprise and refinement in the number or architecture of its public edifices, depreciate it as a town, far below the importance which belongs to it as a market, and as the seat of a great population. Its High Street or Main Street is over most of its length or half a mile from east to west; wide and airy; and has in its wide parts large houses and good shops, and
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and about its middle sends back in one side a recess in which stands the spire, but even this is uniform in nothing; mean in some of its edifices; constantly changeful in its breadth, and destitute of the trivial grace of straightness. Over nearly half of its length from a little west of its middle, eastward; the sides of this street are subtended by mimic crowds of tiny streets which pressing in upon it at various angles of junction, or of divergency from parallelism, though they do give the town an extreme breadth of not more than 300 yards; occasion more serious perplexity to a stranger than he feels in two thirds of the far spreading New Town of Edinburgh. But the town properly viewed is quite as remarkable for the strangling extension of its limbs away among Cornfields and an open agricultural territory, as for the squeezing up of its main body within oriental street limits. Both the east and west ends of its High Street are in fact solitary street lines, which look as if they were wandering away from the town with which they communicate. Another thoroughfare called Kerse Lane after being reach by angular turnings or irregular debouchings through the north wing of the town straggles away in utter loneliness upwards of a quarter of a mile on the road to Grangemouth. But more surprising than all a thoroughfare leading due north from High Street runs onward for 1¼ miles 3½ times the length of the body or Compact part of the town and 6 times its breadth, this enormous elongation Consists of a Continuous street, forming the suburban districts of Grahamston & Bainsford
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Falkirk is not in the strict sense a manufacturing town. Its grand importance consists subordinately in its being the depot of the internal trade for a considerable circumjacent district and primely in its having great fairs or "trysts" the greatest in Scotland and probably the greatest in Great Britain, for the Exposure and sale of black Cattle, sheep, and horses. - The trysts are held thrice a year on the 2nd Tuesday of August, the 2nd Monday of September, and the 2nd Monday of October, and following days generally for 3 days at a time. Upwards of 150,000 sheep and an equal number of black Cattle are brought to the Octr [October] tryst annually, and it is estimated that at least 300,000 head of Cattle and an equal (if not greater) number of sheep are brought for sale to the various trysts throughout the year. - The ground on which the trysts are held is about 3 miles to the N.W. [North West] of the town near the village of Stenhousemuir, and in the parish of Larbert.
Falkirk is a town of considerable antiquity and the site of one of those military stations on the Roman Wall known by the name of the forts of Agricola, - hence a number of the relics of the Roman people have been found from time to time in that place and the neighbourhood. - The Roman Wall built by the Emperor Antoninus Pius and now known by the appellation of Graham's Dyke passed through the S.E. [South East] portion of the town but no vestiges of it are extant except in Callendar Park where it is wonderfully perfect after the lapse of so many Centuries.
Falkirk was erected into a burgh of regality in 1393 by Robert III. It became the property of the Livingstone family subsequent to the Reformation.
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Reformation and in 1600 James 1st granted a Charter by which it became entitled to the privileges of other free burghs viz: of Creating burgesses, holding weekly markets, electing baillies, &c. &c. In 1646 a charter was obtained from the Crown & ratified by Parliament in 1647 which considerably extended the privileges of the town, but the ratification is now lost. The Superiority remained in the Livingstone family till the attainder in 1715 of the Earl of Linlithgow, it subsequently passed into the hands of Mr. Forbes of Callendar House whose descendant, William Forbes Esq. is at present the feudal superior.
By the Act 3 and 4 William the 4th Chap. [Chapter] 77 the town of Falkirk has obtained a municipal Constitution. The Council consists of 12 - viz. A Provost 3 bailies a treasurer and 7 Councillors. There is no local statue providing for the police of the town and it has not yet thought fit to take advantage of the General Police Act passed last year (1858). There are 3 Police Constables appointed by the Sheriff of the Co: [County] and a Sheriff substitute and the Procurator Fiscal for the eastern district of Stirlingshire reside in Falkirk.
The population of Falkirk including the suburban districts of Grahamston and Bainsford which are comprehended within the parliamentary boundary is about 8,904 ad it unites with Linlithgow Hamilton Lanark and Airdrie in returning a Member to Parliament.
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Mungalend |
Mungalend |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Collection of Tiled one storey houses inhabited by the Working Class. |
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Castlelaurie Iron Works |
Castlelaurie Iron Works |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A small Establishment not employing more than 50 men upon an average. - it contains Furnaces Mouldings Shops and other departments peculiar to Iron Works. Property of Messrs Kinnaird & Son. |
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Castlelaurie Acid Works |
Castlelaurie Acid Works |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
Of small extent used for the manufacture of acids and Chemicals. Property of Mr. James McCalley. |
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Blue Bell Tavern |
Blue Bell Inn
Bluebell Tavern
Bluebell Tavern
Bluebell Tavern |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
024.15 |
A Third Class Inn 2 storeys slated, good repair no stabling accommodation. Property of Mr. John Hendry. |
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Black Close |
Black Close |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A small Court on the west side of Bainsford houses 1 and 2 storeys. |
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Persia Row |
Persia Row |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Row of Dwelling Houses 2 storeys slated and occupied by the Working Class. |
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[Note below Blue Bell Tavern:]
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Kersehill |
Kersehill |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A neat and well built house 2 storeys slated and in excellent repair with well laid out ornamental grounds attached. Property of Thomas Melville Esq. |
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Falkirk Iron Works |
Falkirk Iron Works |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. John Black |
024.15 |
An extensive Establishment containing Moulding Shops and all the other adjuncts of a first class Iron Works it constantly employs on an average about 700 men and boys - and during the Crimean War immense quantities of shot and shell were supplied from it. Property of Messrs. Kinnaird and Son. |
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Bankside Cottage |
Bankside Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A neat Cottage slated one storey. property of Mr. James McCalley. |
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Bankside |
Bankside |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A thoroughfare extending Eastwards from the south end of Bainsford along the north side of the Canal bank (hence its name.) it contains some newly erected Cottages. |
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Thornhill |
Thornhill |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Farmsteading attached to Thornhill House it is 2 storeys slated in good repair. Property of Alexander McFarlane Esq. |
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Red Lion Inn |
Red Lion Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A good Inn 2 Storeys slated having stabling accommodation attached. Property of Mr. William Dawson. |
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Gas Works |
Gas Works |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Gas Works situated at the South West side of Bainsford Bridge. it contains a Retort House and Gas Holder. and is the property of the Falkirk Joint Stock Gas Company. |
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Callendar Pottery |
Callendar Pottery |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
An establishment for the manufacture of Pottery Ware. Employing about 15 men. Property of Mr. Potter. |
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Callendar Brick and Tile Works |
Callendar Brick and Tile Works |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Brick and Tile Works. with Kiln and Drying Shed attached. it had for some years back fallen into disuse but has recently been re-opened for work. Property of Mr. Potter. |
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Campfield |
Campfield |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black. |
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This field is the site of the position taken up by the Scotch Army under Sir William Wallace on the 22nd July 1298, and where the English Army under Edward Ist attacked them and put them to flight. there are no vestiges of an Encampment visible at present but at intervals portions of spear and battle axes have been dicovered in the field and the ground round about. |
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Campfield
(Site of the Battle of Falkirk)
A.D. 1298
"Instantly on Edwards arrival in England he assembled a numerous Army
amounting according to the common accounts, to above eighty thousand foot
besides a fine body of Cavalry, most of them veteran troops newly brought over from France. He marched
northward at their head. The Scots were, meanwile, making vigorous preparations for defence. An army
of thirty thousand, collected by Wallace and other chiefs, rendezvoused near Falkirk,waiting for the enemy.
After being encamped for about a month at Kirkliston, two miles south of Queensferry: the scarcity of
provisions had become so great in Edward's army that he had thoughts of returning to Edinburgh, but
receiving intelligence that the Scottish army had taken post within six leagues of his Camp he resolved
to attempt a decisive strike. Setting out, accordingly, from Kirkliston at three in the afternoon, they arrived
at Linlithgow that evening. The army including the King, lay all night on the bare ground. He mounted
at daybreak, and led the army through the town. They had no sooner passed the town of Linlithgow than
they descried, on the hills of Muiravenside several bodies of armed men whom they took for the Scottish Army. They
marched up in battle array to attack them. Upon their arrival, it was found that the Scots had retired, having
been only the outposts, and scouting parties, who upon the approach of the enemy had fallen back
to the main body at Falkirk. Reaching the summit of the hills, the whole English army halted, till the Bishop of
Durham had said Mass. It was the 22nd of July, and St. Magdalen's day. They now observed the Scottish army
two miles off, forming in the order of Battle upon a gentle eminence near Falkirk. When Mass was ended, the King
proposed that the army should take some refreshment. The troops however would listen to no delay,
but insisted on being led to action. The English advanced to the charge in three great bodies. The first
was led by the Earl Marshal, and the Earls of Hereford & Lincoln; the second by the Bishop of Durham, with whom
Sir Ralph Basset de Drayton was joined command; and the third which was probably intended as a corps de
reserve, was commanded by Edward in person. The Scottish army also stood in three divisions, commanded
by as many leaders. The first line of the English, led on by the Earl Marshal, and the Earls of Hereford
and Lincoln, advanced with great ardour, but not having reconnoitred the ground, were some-
what retarded by the morass in front of the Scotts. Turning a little to the left, however, they found firm
ground, along which they charged. The Bishop of Durham, who with Sir Ralph Basset commanded the
second line, perceiving the morass, turned to the right and set a compass, but more nearly inspecting
the warlike posture of the Scotts, he proposed to stop until the third division commanded by the
King had advanced. Delay however did not suit Basset's ardour who insisted that the troops
should instantly charge; They advanced accordingly, and charged the left wing of the Scots
almost at the moment Bigod had charged the right.
The Scots made so brave a resistance, that the English Cavalry who were now chiefly employed
could not for some time, make any impression upon their ranks. The division commanded
by Stewart was surrounded and, after a gallant defence, mostly cut to pieces, together
with their leader who was mortally wounded. Wallace for some time, stood his ground
against the whole power of the enemy with amazing intrepidity till Robert Bruce, who with
a body of Cavalry, had taken a circuit round a hill was ready to fall upon his rear.
This obliged him to begin a retreat, which he accomplished with great valour and
military skill to the Carron. He crossed the river in view of the victorious army
at a ford near Arthurs Oven.
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire. |
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Bainsford |
Bainsford |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A village consisting of one street suburban to Falkirk and extends from the Canal which separates it from Grahamston northwards to the extremity of the 1/500 sheet line - it contains houses one and two storeys. slated and tiled and generally speaking in bad repair. - there is no Post office nor places of Worship in Bainsford the Population consists exclusively of the Operative Class. There is a school at the back of the gardens attached to the east side of Bainsford Village. |
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Bainsford Bridge |
Bainsford Bridge |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A wooden Drawbridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal and forming the Connection between Bainsford and Grahamston |
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Forth and Clyde Canal |
Forth and Clyde Canal |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A Canal navigable for boats of considerable burden used chiefly for timber and Coal it leaves the Clyde at a place called Bowling and entering Stirlingshire passes through Falkirk and joins the Firth of Forth at Grangemouth. |
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Bainsford Burn |
Bainsford Burn |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A small stream which rises in the Western outskirts of Falkirk and after receiving some of the surplus water of the Canal falls into Carron Water at Carronbank. |
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David's Lane |
David's Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A thoroughfare extending Eastwards from the North of Bainsford and Containing houses 1 and 2 Storeys; principally occupied by Workmen at Carron Iron Works |
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School |
School |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
A private adventure School originally; but a few years ago it was enlarged considerably and is now well attended by about 190 Scholars half of whom are Females - the usual branches are taught together with Latin Greek and French to limited classes. - it receives a Government grant of £25 per annum there is no teachers residence attached. his Salary is derived from School fees - and Voluntary Contributions.
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Grahamston Mills (Flour) |
Grahamston Mills (Flour) |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
024.15 |
Exclusive Flour Mills four Storeys high slated and in good repair Situated at the West end of John Street Grahamston and is worked with an Engine of 50 Horse power.
Mrs. Rennie Proprietress and Occupier. |
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John Street |
John Street |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A small Street abutting from the principal street of Grahamston Westward. Consists of houses two and three Storeys high. slated and in good repair. |
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Grahamston |
Grahamston |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black
Statistical Account |
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A Suburban Village or district of Falkirk, And situated within the parliamentary Burgh Boundary of that town, it extends from its junction with Graham's Road which occurs adjacent to Herringhall farmsteading, Northward to the Forth and Clyde Canal, which disjoins it from the Village of Bainsford, communication with the latter plan is afforded by means of a draw Bridge. There are some excellent Cottages and dwelling houses built on the principal Street, and the greater portion of the latter are furnished with Shops. There are also Several minor Streets abutting off on either side of the main Street. There are two Schools and a Subpost Office also in the Village, but no Churches or Chapels. It is Said to have received its name from Sir John de Graham who was killed at the battle of Falkirk in 1298 adjacent to this place, and was named in consequence Grahamstown which was corrupted into Grahamston |
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Thornhill House |
Thornhill House |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An elegant Mansion two Storeys high built in a beautiful style of Architecture with Ornamental Grounds, Gardens, and an exclusive park adjoining. the Out Offices are detached from, and Situated north of the Mansion, it is approached by a neat winding Avenue which is pleasantly shaded with a large forest trees. The property and residence of Alexander McFarlane Esq. |
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School |
School |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A private adventure School situated in the Second Storey of a two storey house in Grahamston, and is rented for the purpose Affords tuition in the elementary branches of an english education. Average Attendance About 120. |
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Fyfe Cottage |
Fyfe Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Commodious Cottage One Storey high with Attics, Slated and in good repair with Ornamental Ground and Garden attached Situated in Gowan Avenue.
Mr. William McLaren Proprietor and Occupant. |
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Post Office (Sub) |
Post Office |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Small building one Storey high slated and in good repair Situated in Grahamston and is rented for the purpose, it is a Subpost Office and is in Connection with the Falkirk Post Office. There are 3 arrivals and 3 despatches daily. |
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Gowanbank Brick and Tile Works (Disused) |
GowanBank Brick and Tile Works (Disused) |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is applied to a Brick & Tile Work situated off Grahamston, but which is now disused, the Drying Sheds and Kilns are in a dilapidated State and are not likely to be again restored.
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James Street |
James Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A New Street Abutting from the Principal Street of Grahamston at the South end. Westward and is intended to join Russell Street. |
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George Street |
George Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Also a New Street Abutting from the North end of Graham's Road Westward, and is also intended to join Russell Street. |
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Gowan Bank |
Gowan Bank |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair. With Ornamental ground and Garden Attached. Situated on elevated ground in Gowan Avenue.
Mrs Rennie Proprietress and Occupant. |
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James Place |
James Place |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
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This name applies to a range of houses two Storeys high, slated and in good repair Situated in Grahamston. |
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Springfield |
Springfield |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Plain but Substantial dwelling house two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair, With Out Offices, Ornamental ground & Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated off Graham's Road.
Doctor Anderson. Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Dalderse Avenue |
Dalderse Avenue |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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This name Applies to a Street Abutting from the Principal Street of Grahamston, Eastward to its junction with a nameless Road which occurs immediately at the entrance to Thornhill House. Consists of houses one and two Storeys high Slated And in good repair. |
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Mains Cottage |
Mains Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Commodious Cottage One Storey high Slated and in good repair, With Ornamental ground and Garden Attached, Situated in Grahamston.
The Misses Johnstone Proprietresses
Miss Johnstone Occupant. |
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Western Avenue |
Western Avenue |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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This name is Applied to a Small Street Abutting from the principal Street of Grahamston Westward to Russell Street, it is a new street and only a few houses built on it at the present time which are one Storey high, slated & in good repair. |
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Campfield |
Campfield |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A neat and Commodious Cottage. One Storey high with Attics. Slated and in good repair with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached and Situated in Graham's Road, & George Street. Mr David Buchanan Proprietor & Occupant |
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Herringhall |
Herringhall |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A tolerable Size farmsteading. Consists of dwelling house, Out houses with thrashing machine the houses are One Storey high, slated and in good repair. Situated at the north end of Graham's Road. Mr Robert Galloway Proprietor & Occupant |
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Meek's Road |
Meek's Road |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr Alexander Black |
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Extends from its junction with Hope Street which Occurs at the Railway Bridge to Grahams Road, and with the exception of the Free Church Schools, it is wholly unedificed |
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Meek's Avenue |
Meek's Avenue |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Street which Abuts from the main Street of Grahamston Eastward and in prolongation of the Western Avenue. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair |
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Gowan Avenue |
Gowan Avenue |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark
Mr Alexander Black |
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Extends from the principal Street of Grahamston Westward to About 180 links West from its junction With Alma Street. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Russell Street |
Russell Street |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Gowan Avenue Southward, it is a New Street and is intended to join Meeks Road a little to the West of the Free Church School. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high slated and in good repair. |
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Alma Street |
Alma Street |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Gowan Avenue Southward and parallel with Russell Street. Consists of houses one and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Lily Cottage |
Lily Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Commodious Cottage One Storey high Slated and in good repair with Garden Attached, Situated in Alma Street. Mrs Watson Proprietress and Occupant. |
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30.3.4 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Walcot Cottage |
Walcot Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached Situated at the West end of Garrison Place, Mrs Callander Pro. [Proprietress] and Occupant. |
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Stirlingshire Midland Junction Railway |
Stirlingshire Midland Junction Railway |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Double line of Railway which extends from Polmont junction to Larbert junction and is kept in good repair, the portion of line from Grahamston Station to Larbert junction is not Supplied with the telegraph. ____
The property of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company. It joins the Edinburgh and Glasgow Line at Polmont Junction and the Scottish Central Railway at Larbert. |
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30.3.14 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Grahamston Station |
Grahamston Station |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small but neat Railway Station one Storey high And Comprises a Booking Office, Gentlemen and Ladies Waiting rooms &c. With a platform in front. It is called by this name to distinguish it from Falkirk Station which is Situated on the Edinburgh & Glasgow line on the South Side of the town. |
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Goods Station |
Goods Station |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Adjacent to this Station on the North Side of the Railway is Situated the Goods Station, A Wooden but Substantial building with a Small goods Office Attached. The whole is the property of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company. |
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Garrison Place |
Garrison Place |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Vicars lane Westward to Walcot Cottage. Consists of houses one and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair, the South Side is unedificed. So Called it is said from the Circumstance of its being Occupied in 1746 by One of the English Generals for his headquarters. |
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30.3.14 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Schawefield Cottage |
Schawefield Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Very neat And Commodious Cottage One Storey high with Attics, Slated And in good repair, With Out Offices, Ornamental ground And Garden Attached, Pleasantly Situated in Hope Street. ____
Mrs Schawe, Proprietress
Mr Alexander Nimmo, Occupant. |
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Hope Street |
Hope Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With High Street, West Bridge Street, And Market Road to the Railway Bridge. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, slated And in good repair, it is a New Street, the East Side is unedificed. |
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30-3-14 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Weitlands |
Weitlands |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high, With Out Offices Ornamental Ground And Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated, it is Approached by a neat Avenue from West Bridge Street,
Mr H. W. Cochran, Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Brockville House |
Brockville House |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial dwelling house, two Storeys high, slated and in good repair With Ornamental ground And Garden Attached. Situated at the North end of Hope Street, it is Occupied as a Boarding School for young ladies______
Mrs Tenant Proprietress
The Misses Wilson Occupants |
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30.3.14 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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St. Francis Xavier's Chapel (Roman Catholic) |
St. Francis Xavier's Chapel (Roman Catholic) |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black
Revd. [Reverend] John McDonald |
030.03 |
A Neat and Substantial edifice, built in the Gothic Style of Architecture, Situated in Hope Street. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the Members of the Congregation and Other friends, And Supported Solely by them. Contains 600 Sittings, And is furnished with a Bell. The Revd [Reverend] John Macdonald is Minister, who is allowed a neat dwelling house and Garden Adjoining the Church. |
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Campfield Cottage |
Campfield Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Neat and Commodious Cottage two Storeys high built in a neat Style of Architecture, With Ornamental ground, Garden and Work Shops Attached. Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground Off West Bridge St.
Mr James Black Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Free Church |
Free Church |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Neat And Substantial edifice Situated in Garrison Place. Was erected in 1844 by Voluntary Subscriptions from the Members of the Congregation and is Supported also by them. Contains 960 Sittings. The Revd [Reverend] Lewis Hay Irving is the Minister. |
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Westbank |
Westbank |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high with Ornamental ground and Gardens Attached, Pleasantly situated on elevated ground, it is approached by a neat avenue from West Bridge Street.
Mr Alexander Nimmo Proprietor
Mrs Nimmo Occupant. |
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Free Church Schools |
Free Church Schools |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An elegant and Substantial building one and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair, With playgrounds Attached, Situated in Meeks Road. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the Members of the Free Church Congregation, Aided by a grant of £297 from Government. The Building comprises a Males School And a Females School, the Male and Female teachers, who are both certified teachers, are each Allowed Apartments rent free in a part of the building, their Salaries are derived from School fees and Voluntary Contributions from the Members of the free Church Congregation. The Males School Affords tuition in the Various branches of an english education And Also Greek and Latin, Average Attendance 110. The females School Affords tuition in the Ordinary elementary branches, And Sewing, Average Attendance 60. |
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Ragged School |
Ragged School |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Two Small but Substantial buildings one Storey high, Slated and in good repair, with Gardens Attached, Situated in Kerse Lane. Was instituted in 1857 for the purpose of Maintaining, educating and Clothing destitute and neglected Children. the present premises were recently purchased at a Cost of £350, £150 of which was received from the "Ferguson Fund", the remainder from Voluntary Subscriptions and Contributions. The institution is under the management of a Committee of gentlemen appointed for that purpose. there are a Male Teacher and a Matron Attached to it, Who are each Allowed a fixed Salary and Apartments in a part of the building. the Boys are instructed in reading Writing Arithmetic &c And Also in Shoemaking, the teacher Acting in the double capacity of Schoolmaster and Shoemaker. The Girls are, in Addition to reading Writing &c instructed in Knitting Sewing and household Work, the institution is Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions and Contributions. Average Attendance 40. |
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30.3.15 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Railway Tavern |
Railway Tavern |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Second Class Tavern, Situated on the 1st Storey of a two Storey house in Graham's Road. Affords tolerable Accommodation.
Miss Simpson Proprietress
Mr William Orr Occupant |
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Pest Graves |
Site of Pest Graves |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. John Black |
030.03 |
"The plague which broke out in Scotland in 1645 raged with great violence at Falkirk. Those infected were confined to their houses by Command of the Kirk Session, and were not allowed to have any intercourse with their neighbours. The dead were interred in Graham's Muir, on the north side of the town, each grave being covered with a flat stone, & the whole were enclosed with a stone wall. The relics were removed about 50 years ago, by the then Occupier of the field," New Stat. Acc. [Statistical Account] of Scotland.
This place is now known as the "Pest Graves", and has been pointed out by Mr Robert Galloway farmer who now occupies the field. there is nothing on the ground at the present time to indicate the site, but the place is well known by parties residing in the neighbourhood |
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30.3.15 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Market Road |
Market Road |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with West Bridge Street High Street and Hope St. to Vicars Lane, it is a Very Spacious road probably owing to the Corn Market being held in it. |
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Grahams Road |
Graham's Road |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from the Stirlingshire Midland Junction Railway to its junction with Grahamston which occurs at Herringhall farmsteading. Consists of houses one and two storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Springfield Cottage |
Springfield Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Commodious Cottage One Storey high With Ornamental ground, garden and Out Offices Attached. Situated in Graham's Road. Mr William Davie Proprietor & Occupant. |
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30.3.14 & 15 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Sword's Wynd |
Sword's Wynd |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street to Howgate. Consists of houses two and three Storeys high Slated and in good repair. |
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Robert's Wynd |
Robert's Wynd |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street to its junction with High Pleasance and Rankine's Lane. Consists of houses two and three Storeys high, slated and in Good repair. |
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Blue Bell Inn |
Blue Bell Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A first Class Inn two Storeys high Slated and in good repair, Situated in Blue Bell Close, Off High Street. Affords good Accommodation
Mr John Johnstone Proprietor
Mr James Morris Occupant. |
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Blue Bell Close |
Blue Bell Close |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Close Situated Off High Street Consists of Houses two and three Storeys high slated and in good repair. |
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30.3.19 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Branch of the Bank of Scotland |
Branch of the
Bank of Scotland |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial building three Storeys high Slated and in good repair Situated in High Street, the 1st. or Basement Storey is Occupied as Shops. It is a Branch of the Bank of Scotland
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Burns Court |
Burns Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A tolerable Size Court Situated Off High Street. Consists of houses two and three storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Bean Market Close |
Bean Market Close |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to a very narrow Close Off High Street and Situated between Sword's Wynd and Burns' Court. Consists of houses two Storeys high, slated and in
tolerable repair. The Circumstance of a Bean Market
which was formerly held adjacent, Suggested the
name. |
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Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Charity School (Partly Endowed) |
Charity School
(Partly Endowed) |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Substantial building, One Storey high Slated and in good repair Situated in Pleasance Square, it is a new building & was built on the Site of the Old School. Was erected from voluntary Subscriptions Aided by a donation of £100 from the trustees of the late Mr Ferguson. It is partially endowed, the Amount of endowment is £200, the interest of which goes to assist in Keeping up the School. It is exclusively for poor Children who are educated gratis. There are a Male and Female teacher Attached to this School (the latter only attends for a few hours each day) whose Salaries are made up from an Annual Collection made at the Parish Church, And Any deficiency is Supplied by Private donations. Affords tuition in the elementary branches of a Plain English education. The females are in Addition instructed in Sewing and Knitting: Average Attendance 80 |
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High Pleasance |
High Pleasance |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with Roberts Wynd and Rankines Lane to Pleasance Square and Also branches Off to St. Andrew's Place Consists of houses two Storeys high slated And in good repair. |
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Rankine's Hall |
Rankine's Hall |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An extensive building Situated in High Pleasance and Rankine's Lane, it is generally used for a Theatre and Other entertainments of that nature. It takes its name from the name of the Proprietor, Mr John Rankine, And has retained that name from time immemorial! |
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St. Andrew's Place |
St. Andrew's Place |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to two neat Cottages two Storeys high with Gardens Attached Situated in High Pleasance,
Mr John Rankine Proprietor. |
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Original Burghers Church (Disused) |
Original Burghers Church
(Disused) |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A large Plain building Situated in Cistern lane and Youngs Row. it Originally belonged to a denomination known as the "Old light Burghers", who joined the Established Church, after which, it was in connexion with the Establishment until the disruption took Place when the Minister and Congregation joined the Free Church, And it then ceased to be in Connexion with the established Church, it has been Occasionally Occupied by One or two other denominations Since then, at different times, but it is now disused and is the property of Dr Espie of this town. |
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30.3.19 -- Town of Falkirk -- 1/500 |
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Cistern Lane |
Cistern Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Youngs Row to Baxter Wynd Consists of houses One Storey high, Slated & in tolerable repair. The Circumstance of the Cistern house which Supplies the public Wells of the town with Water being Situated adjacent, has Suggested the name. |
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Young's Row |
Young's Row |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
Extends from its junction with Rankine's lane
Southward. Consists of houses One and two
Storeys high Slated and in tolerable repair. |
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Arnot Hill |
Arnot Hill |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
A Slightly elevated Arable hill Situated Adjacent to the West Burn, and South of the town; So called it is Said from the Circumstance of its formerly yielding esculent roots of that name very abundantly.
William Forbes Esq Proprietor. |
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Mountpleasant House |
Mountpleasant House |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An elegant and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached, beautifully Situated on elevated ground in the Pleasance Gardens. Mr Robert Bowie Proprietor.
Mr James Wilson Occupant. |
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Pleasance Square |
Pleasance Square |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Is Situated at the South end of High
Pleasance And Adjacent to the Pleasance
Garden. Consists of houses two Storeys
high, slated and in good repair. |
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Rankine's Lane |
Rankine's Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Lane which extends from its
junction with Roberts Wynd & High Pleasance
to its junction with Young's Row. Consists
of houses two Storeys high slated and in
tolerable repair. |
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Mountpleasant Cottage |
Mountpleasant Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Commodious Cottage, One Storey high with Attics, And Ornamental Ground And Garden Attached. Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground in the Pleasance Gardens.
Mr Robert Bowie Proprietor
Mr John Duncan Occupant. |
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Howgate |
Howgate |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Roberts Wynd to the West Burn. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair. The East end of this Street is very precipitous. |
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Pleasance Gardens Cottage |
Pleasance Gardens Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial and Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high with Out Offices, Ornamental ground & Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground in the Pleasance Gardens, from which it takes its name.
The Property of Various Persons
Mr William King Occupant. |
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West U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (1250 Sittings) |
West U P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A plain but Substantial building with a Session house and Graveyard Attached Situated in Chapel Lane. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the Members of the Congregation And is Supported Solely by them. Contains About 1250 Sittings, The Revd [Reverend] George Wade is Minister who is Allowed a Manse. |
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Manse |
Manse |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial And Commodious dwelling house two Storeys high with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground Off Chapel Lane And Adjacent to the West U P [United Presbyterian] Church. The Property of the West United Presbyterian Church Congregation And the residence of the Revd [Reverend] George Wade who is Minister. |
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West Burn Bridge |
West Burn Bridge
Westburn Bridge
Westburn Bridge
Westburn Bridge |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
030.03 |
A Small Bridge of One Arch Spanning the West Burn. Situated at the West end of West Bridge Street, it is a County Bridge. |
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West Bridge Street |
West Bridge Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with High Street, Market Road and Hope Street to the West Burn Bridge Consists of houses One And two Storeys high, Slated And in good repair. |
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Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland |
Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial building, three storeys high, slated and in good repair. Situated in High Street, it is a Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland and is rented for the Purpose.
Mr John Burns Proprietor. |
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West Burn |
West Burn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Stream which taKes its rise in the Moorland South of the town, And After a Winding Course empties itself into the River Carron. |
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Old Manse |
Old Manse |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial Building two storeys high slated And in good repair, with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached, Situated in KirK Wynd. The property and residence of Doctor Hamilton. ___ Previous to the erection of a new Manse, this building was the Parish Manse, hence the name. |
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Kirk Wynd |
Kirk Wynd |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street to its junction with Vicars Lane and Bank Street. Consists of houses two and three Storeys high Slated And in good repair, it is a narrow lane, remarkably so at the South end, there being Scarcely room for a horse and Cart to Come through. |
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Rae's Close |
Rae's Close |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Close Situated Off High Street. Consists of houses two storeys high, slated and in tolerable repair. |
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Railway Hotel |
Railway Hotel |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Third Class Hotel Situated on the Second Storey of a two Storey building, the first Storey being Occupied as Shops. Situated in High Street, Affords tolerable Accommodation: Mr Booth Proprietor Mr William Hutton Occupant. |
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Corn Exchange |
Corn Exchange |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A handsome and Spacious building One Storey high, Situated in the Market Road. Was erected this Present year (1859) by the Feuers of the town, who hold it in behoof of the Community of Falkirk. And as the name indicates it is used for a Corn Market. which is Well Attended Weekly on Thursdays. |
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Chapel Lane |
Chapel Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from West Bridge Street Southward for About two Chains And then turns off in a South-easterly direction for About three Chains. Consists of houses One, two And three Storeys high, Slated And in good repair. |
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Chapel Lane Cottage |
Chapel-Lane Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Commodious Cottage One Storey high with Attics Slated and in good repair, With a garden Attached, Situated in Chapel Lane, Mr William Hume Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Marr's Court |
Marr's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Court Situated Off High Street Consists of houses two Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Swan Inn |
Swan Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Third Class Inn two Storeys high, slated And in good repair Situated in High Street Affords only tolerable Accommodation.
Miss Black Proprietress and Occupant. |
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Bell's Close |
Bell's Close |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Winding Close which extends from High Street to a nameless lane. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, slated And in good repair. |
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Hospital (Endowed) |
Hospital
(Endowed) |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
"The Only Charitable institution is an Hospital for the Maintenance of 4 Aged Persons. It was founded and endowed in 1640 by Lord Livingstone of Almond and Callendar. There belongs to it an Acre of ground near the town which is let for Gardens &c Each of the inmates receives from the Proprietor of Callendar House, ten firlots of Oatmeal Annually besides a Small Sum in Money. He has the right of filling up vacancies as they Occur,"
New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Scotland.
The building in question, founded and endowed in 1640 by Lord Livingstone, is Apparently very Old, two Storeys high, thatched and in middling repair. Situated in High Street, it Consists of four Small Apartments, one for each inmate. |
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Remains of The Wall of Antoninus Pius |
Antoninus Wall or Graham's Dyke
Graham's Dyke
Graham's Dike
Grime's Dyke
Part of the Roman Wall of Antoninus Pius |
Revd. [Reverend] William Begg
Mr. Alexander Black
William Forbes Esq.
Statistical Account of Falkirk
Statistical Account of Polmont
Heading of plan of the wall, given in Gen. [General] Roys Military Antiquities of Scoland
Plan of Camelon in Gen. [General] Roy's Military Antiquities of Scotland. |
030.03 |
The Site of the Roman Wall, A Portion of which is very Conspicuous in Callendar Park and other places; Mr Cochrane, Druggist of this town while making some improvements in his Garden this Spring (1859) Came upon a Portion of the "Antoninas Wall," Composed of earth, As Well as a Small Causeway of About 6 or 7 feet in Width which was Situated on the North Side of the Wall, & 4 or 5 feet under the Surface. The Causeway was regularly but roughly laid with large uneven Stones, there Were also found Portions of Urns And Other Roman Antiquities. Mr William Turner, Gardener, whose garden is Adjoining Mr Cochrane's, also discovered a Portion of the Wall & Causeway in his Garden, at different times, And Also found Portions of Broken Urns. The Site of the Wall in question has been Pointed Out by the Above mentioned Persons who will readily give any further information that may be required, it is immediately in line With that Portion East of the Town in Callendar ParK, And that on the West of the town in the lands of Mr Hagart.
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[Continuation of Name as Written:]
Constructed by Lollius Urbicus
A.D. 140
(Roman Legions II, VI, and XX)
Extract from Roy's Military Antiquites respecting the above wall.
"The first wall was raised by the emperor Hadrian along the line of the
nearest chain of forts, in the year 120. The second was executed
by Lollius Urbicus, in the reign of Antoninus, along the farthest chain of forts, in
the year 140." (This is the wall referred to in this page) "In the Britannia Romana
is given a very full and accurate detail of all the inscriptions that had then
been discovered along the course of the wall; whence it appears that no more
than three legions; the second, surnamed Augusta ; the sixth, Victrix, and
the twentieth, Volans victrix, had any concern in the execution of that
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"What is commonly called the Wall, Consisted of a ditch or Vallum, having a Wall on the South, which was formed of the earth thrown out in digging the ditch, Stones with inscriptions have been dug up in various parts of it, which throw light on its history, Several of which are in the College of Glasgow. Traces of the ditch are to be seen in various places Eastward from Castlecary, And Also in the grounds of Mr Forbes and Mr Hagart. It is particularly conspicuous in Callendar Park and Laurieston. About a mile East of that village it enters the parish of Polmont." New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Scotland.
The portion of Wall in Callendar Park is very Conspicuous, And is well Known by every person in the locality, it is also Known as "Grahams Dyke." from the Britons, under Graham or Grime, having broken through it in this Parish near Elf Hill. Its present appearance is similar to a deep ravine with Sloping Banks Somewhat Similar to a deep Cutting on a Railway, it is thickly planted with Trees; the South Side is Steeper than the north Side And Slopes at About an Angle of 50°. |
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Crown Inn |
Crown Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A first Class Inn two Storeys high. slated and in good repair, with Out Offices And Stables detached, Situated at the West end of High Street, Affords excellent Accommodation both for Man & horse. The Property of various Persons. Mr Thomas Malcolm Occupant. |
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Lintriggs |
Lintriggs |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street to the MarKet Road. Consists of houses two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair, it is a narrow dirty lane, And the houses irregularly built. |
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Market Inn |
Market Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Second Class Inn two Storeys high, slated and in good repair, With an extensive Yard and Stabling Attached, Situated Off High Street And Adjacent to the Corn Exchange. Affords good Accommodation, & is Chiefly frequented by farmers.
The Property of Various Persons
Mr John Graham Occupant. |
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Church |
Church |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr Alexander Black |
030.03 |
"The Church at Falkirk was founded by Malcolm Canmore in A.D. 1057. It was rebuilt in 1810. The Ancient fabric Consisted of four lofty Arches, with extended Aisles in the form of a Cross, the Centre forming the Area or body of the Church, and Surmounted by a Steeple. The present Church Contains sittings for 1500 hearers. It is a Square building, with Windows of a Gothic form and a Circular gallery. The Old Arches and Steeple were allowed to remain, and the former area now Serves as a Porch for the Present Church." New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Scotland.
At the South east Corner of the Church is Situated a Mausoleum, built in a neat Style of Architecture and the Property of the Earl of Zetland. The Grave yard attached to the Church is very extensive and Contains Some beautiful Monuments. The Revd [Reverend] William Begg is Minister whose Stipend is paid from the Teinds of the Parish and who is also allowed a Manse and 4½ Scotch acres of Glebe, by the Heritors. |
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Wellington Statue |
Wellington's Statue
(Pedestrian) |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A handsome Stone Statue of the late Duke of Wellington, Situated Adjacent to the Steeple in High Street. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the inhabitants of the Eastern District of the County of Stirling. It stands on a Stone Pedestal of About Six feet in height And represents the Great Duke Standing Alongside his favourite Charger, reconnoitering Napoleon's Army retreating from Waterloo. The Statue is enclosed by an Iron Paling, And from its neat Appearance is much Admired strangers |
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Market Cross |
Site of MarKet Cross |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
The Site of the Market Cross is Well defined by a Circle of paving Stones of About ten links in diameter, And is Situated Adjacent to the Steeple And to the Wellington Statue in High Street.
In the Charter granted to the town in 1646, liberty was given to build a Market Cross, and the building
above-mentioned was in all probability erected immediately after the granting of the Charter. there is no record in the Archives of the Burgh that would throw any light on the exact date of its erection or on its appearance as an edifice. it was removed about the beginning of the present Century. |
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" In the nonage of James the sixth; Scotland was
for some time governed by the Earl of Morton, a function
which, from the unpopularity of his measures, he was induced
to resign. Having, however, obtained possession of the King's
person, and of the Castle of Stirling his friends came to his
assistance, and the Earl pitched his camp at Falkirk. Thither
the Army of his enemies soon resorted. When ready to engage
a truce was agreed to, followed by a treaty, which was
published at the Market Crosses of Stirling and
Falkirk, on 14th August 1578." Stat. Acc. [Statstical Account] |
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Branch of the National Bank of Scotland |
Branch of the National Bank of Scotland |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial building three Storeys high Situated in High Street, the 1st. Storey is Occupied as Shops, it is a Branch of the National Bank of Scotland and is rented for the Purpose
Mr Robert Adam Proprietor |
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Duncanson's Court |
Duncanson's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Court Situated Off High Street Consists of houses two and three Storeys high Slated And in good repair. |
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Tolbooth Street |
Tolbooth Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small narrow Street which extends from High Street to Wooers Street. Consists of houses two and three Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Fleshmarket Court |
Fleshmarket Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A long narrow Court which extends from Talbooth Street to the Back Row. Consists of houses two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair. |
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Tolbooth |
Site of Tolbooth |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
The situation of the Old Jail or Tolbooth of Falkirk was identical with the position of the Steeple and Lock up. it seems to have been a very small building and utterly inadequate to the requirements of the town even when Considerably less populous than at present It appears to have been erected subsequent to the granting of the Charter in 1646 and Continued to be used as a prison till the end of last Century when it was allowed to go to ruin.
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Town of Falkirk -- 1/500
Lock-up
on site of
Tolbooth
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County Building |
County Building |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial building two Storeys high, slated and in good repair Situated in Bank Street. Was Originally erected by a Private individual of the town but was Subsequently Purchased at the expense of the County of Stirling for its Present Purposes. The 1st Storey Comprises a County Police Office, Fiscals room, a Store for holding stolen goods, the Sheriff Clerks Office and a Kitchen, the 2nd Storey Contains the Sheriffs Chambers, and Sheriff Court Room. The Sheriff Court is held weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The Property of the County of Stirling. |
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Smith's Court |
Smith's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Court Situated Off High street Consists of houses two and three storeys high slated and in good repair. |
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Parish Schools |
Parish Schools |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Substantial building with Play ground and Garden Attached, Situated off Bank Street. Was erected at the expense of the Heritors of the Parish, it Comprises two distinct Parish schools. Viz a Grammar school and an English School. The teacher of the former receives the usual Parochial Schoolmasters Allowance, And a house and Garden which are Attached to the School rent free, the remainder of his salary is derived from Scholars fees, it is not endowed. The Branches taught are Classics, German and Mathematics. Average Attendance about 40. The Teacher of the English School also receives the Parochial Schoolmasters Allowance from the Heritors as well as a dwelling house and Garden the remainder of his Salary is derived from School fees. Affords tuition in the various branches of an English and Commercial education. Average attendance about 105. |
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Violet Grove |
Violet Grove |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Very neat and Commodious Cottage One storey high, built in a beautiful style of Architecture with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached Situated off Bank street. Mr H Weir Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Independent Chapel |
Independent Chapel |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial building Situated in Bank Street. Was erected in 1843 from Voluntary Subscriptions amongst the Members of the Congregation and is Supported Solely by them. Contains about 1000 sittings.
The Revd [Reverend] Mr McMcLean is Minister. |
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Earl's Lane |
Earl's Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Crooked lane which extended from Kirk Wynd to the Back Row. Consists of houses two Storeys high slated and in good repair. |
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Vicar's Lane |
Vicar's Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with Bank street and Kirk Wynd to the Railway. Consists of houses one and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair, the West Side is unedificed. |
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Bathfield Cottage |
Bathfield Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Commodious Cottage, one Storey high with Attics, slated and in good repair with Ornamental Ground & Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated off Vicars Lane.
Mr Middlehurst Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Bank Street |
Bank Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with Kirk Wynd and Vicars Lane to its junction with Kerse Lane, BacK Row and Silver Row. Consists of houses two Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Back Row |
Back Row |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from Kirk Wynd to its junction with BanK Street, Kerse Lane & Silver Row. Consists of houses one and two storeys high some slated and some thatched and in indifferent repair, it is a narrow crooked lane, the houses being very irregularly built. |
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Wooer's Street |
Wooer's Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A small narrow Street which extends from BacK Row to High Street. Consists of houses two storeys high, slated and in tolerable repair. |
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Wooer's Court |
Wooer's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A small Court situated off Wooer's Street Consists of houses two storeys high slated and in tolerable repair. |
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Black Bull Inn |
Black Bull Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A second Class Inn two storeys high slated and in good repair, situated in High street. Affords good Accommodation.
Mrs W Neilson proprietress
Mr Thomas Wyse Occupant. |
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Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland |
Branch of the Commercial BanK of Scotland |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An elegant building three Storeys high, built in a beautiful Style of Architecture With Garden Attached. Situated in High Street, it is a branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland and Property of that Bank. |
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St. Francis Xavier's School (Roman Catholic) |
St Francis Xavier's School (Roman Catholic) |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial building One Storey high Slated And in Good repair Situated in Back Row. Was erected by voluntary contributions from the Members of St. Francis Xaviers Church and other friends and Supported also by Voluntary contributions from said Members And School Pence. Affords tuition in the rudiments of an English education. Average Attendance About 120. |
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Booth Place |
Booth Place |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A New Street which extends from the Cow Wynd Westward for about four Chains. Consists of some neat Cottages one and two Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Couttsland Cottage |
Couttsland Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Commodious Cottage One Storey high with Attics, slated and in good repair, with Ornamental ground & garden Attached Pleasantly Situated in Booth Place.
Mr Beeby Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Wallfield Cottage |
Wallfield Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Also a neat and Commodious Cottage One Storey high, with Ornamental ground and Garden Attached Pleasantly Situated in Booth Place, its proximity to the Site of the Roman Wall has Suggested the name.
Mr Cochrane, Druggist, Pro [Proprietor] & Occupant. |
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Callendar Road Tavern |
Callendar Road Tavern |
Thomas Kier Esq. Provost
Thomas Stark Esq. Bailie
Mr. Alexander Black Town Surveyor |
030.03 |
A Second Class Tavern One Storey high Slated and in good repair Situated at the West end of Callendar Road. Affords good Accommodation.
Mr William Davie Proprietor
Mr Nicol Occupant. |
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Gas Works |
Gas WorKs |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Consists of two small Gasholders and Retort House &c Situated at the East end of East Bridge Street. The daily Average Consumption for the last 6 months is about 10,100 Cubic feet, Rate 7/6 p [per] thousand. The property of the Falkirk Gas light Company |
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Lock-up on the site of Tolbooth |
Lock-up |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
30-3-20 |
Consists of two Small Apartments which are Situated on the 2nd. & 3rd. Storeys of the Steeple, and are ascended by a narrow Spiral Stone Staircase which is very indifferently lighted. Although it is legalised as a Gaol, yet it is strictly speaking nothing more or less than a Lock-up, in as much as there is no Airing ground, Beds, or many other little conveniences which are to be found in Ordinary Gaols. Prisoners can only be Kept in it for the space of 10 days, and are all sent to Stirling immediately after Conviction, it is supported by the County of Stirling, the Gaoler is also Paid by the County. |
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[Below Lock-up in List of Names:]
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Black Bull Inn |
Black Bull Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Second Class Inn three Storeys high Slated And in good repair. Situated in High Street and Adjacent to the Lock-up, it Affords tolerable Accommodation.
Mrs Rennie Proprietress
Mr James Callander Occupant.
There is Another Inn of this name Situated adjacent to and East of this, in High St. |
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Dundee's Court |
Dundee's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street Southward, Consists of houses one and two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair. |
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Buchannan's Court |
Buchannan's Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Narrow Winding lane which extends from High Street to Burnhead Lane. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high, slated and in tolerable repair. |
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King's Arms Inn |
King's Arms Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A first Class Inn, three Storeys high, slated and in good repair Situated in the King's Arms Court, Off High Street. Affords good Accommodation.
Miss Crawford Proprietress.
Mr John Rennie Occupant. |
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Cow Wynd |
Cow Wynd |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from High Street Southward to its junction with Parkfoot which Occurs at the bend on the road Adjacent to the Poorhouse, Consists of houses One and two Storeys high Slated And in good repair. it is a long, Winding Street irregularly laid Out. |
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Bean Row |
Bean Row |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small narrow lane which extends from its junction with Baxter Wynd to Cow Wynd. Consists of houses One Storey high, slated and in good repair. |
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King's Arms Court |
King's Arms Court |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Very neat Clean Court which is Situated Off High Street and Parallel with Baxter and Cow Wynds. Consists of houses One, two and three Storeys high, slated and in good repair. |
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Branch of the Clydesdale Bank |
Branch of the
Clydesdale Bank |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial building One Storey high slated And in good repair. Situated in the King's Arms Court and Bean Row, it is a branch of the Clydesdale Bank and is rented for the Purpose. The Property of Messrs Russell and Aitken, Writers. |
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Wilson's Buildings |
Wilson's Buildings |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to an elegant block of buildings. three and four Storeys high, Situated in, and off High Street, and are Chiefly Occupied as Shops. |
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Wilson's Hall |
Wilson's Hall |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas StarK Esq
Mr Alexander BlacK |
030.03 |
A Spacious And Commodious Assembly Room With AnteroomS Adjoining. Situated on the Second Storey of a two Storey building in a part of Wilson's Buildings in High Street. the 1st. Storey is Occupied as a ShoP. it is Chiefly used for Concerts And Other Similar entertainments for which it is Well Adapted, it taKes its name from the Proprietor. John Wilson Esq. |
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Baxter Wynd |
Baxter Wynd |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Narrow Lane which extends from High Street to its junction With Bean Row. Consists of houses One And two Storeys high Slated And in good repair. |
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Marion's Well |
Marion's Well |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Copious Spring Well Situated on the South Side of Callendar Road and Adjacent to the Gas Works. the Well is covered over and the water is got out by means of a pump; So called it is Said from the Circumstance of the Spring being first discovered by a Woman named Marion. |
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Marion's Well Washing House |
Marions Well
Washing House |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to a public Washing house With dwelling house and a large Bleaching Green Attached. Situated Off the Callendar Road And Adjacent to Marion's Well from which it takes its name, it is yearly rented for the purpose. Stipulated rates are Charged to all parties who make use of it.
Mrs Bell Proprietress
Mr George Whytock Occupier. |
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Rose Park Cottage |
Rose Park Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat Cottage One Storey high with Attics Slated and in good repair with Garden Attached Situated in Kerse Lane
Mrs Belfrage Proprietress
Mr William Dobbie Occupant. |
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Bellmount House |
Bellmount House |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An Elegant Mansion two Storeys high With Out Offices Ornamental ground And Garden Attached. beautifully Situated on elevated ground, it is Approached from the Callendar Road by a neat Avenue, The Property of Mrs Bell and the residence of Robert Robertson Esq |
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Kerse Lane Cottage |
Kerse Lane Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial Cottage One Storey high Slated and in good repair With Out Offices and Garden Attached. Situated in Kerse Lane
Mr James Brown Pro [Proprietor] & Occupant. |
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Horse Market |
Horse Market |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to a long, narrow enclosure, Situated between East Bridge St and Kerse Lane. And is used as a market for the Sale of every description of Cattle, notwithstanding its distinctive name. The Property of the Feuers of the town, who hold it in behoof of the Community of Falkirk. It is sometimes known by the appellation of the Callendar Riggs |
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Rose Park |
Rose Park |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat And Commodious dwelling
house two Storeys high, With Out Offices
Ornamental Ground And Garden Attached
Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground Off
the Callendor Road. it is Approached by
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East Bridge Street |
East Bridge Street. |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With High Street And Silver Row And Burnhead Lane to the East Burn Bridge. Consists of houses One And two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair. |
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Kilnhill Entry |
Kilnhill Entry |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name Applies to a Small Close Situated Off East Bridge Street. Consists of houses two Storeys high, Slated And in tolerable repair. |
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Callendar Road |
Callendar Road |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With East Bridge Street. Eastward to the extremity of Callendar Park. Consists of a few houses at the West end which are One and two Storeys high, Slated And in good repair. it is a turnpike road And leads to Edinburgh |
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Burns' Tavern |
Burns' Tavern |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Second Class Tavern Situated on the 1st. Storey of a two Storey house in High Street Affords Only tolerable Accommodation.
Miss McKechnie Proprietress
Mr Thomas Neilson Occupant. |
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Burnhead Lane |
Burnhead Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With High Street And East Bridge Street Southward to the Nursery. Consists of houses One And two Storeys high, Slated And in good repair. the South end is unedificed |
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Cross Keys Inn |
Cross Keys Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Second Class Inn two Storeys high Slated and in tolerable repair Situated in High Street And Buchanan's Court. Affords middling Accommodation.
Miss Gardiner Proprietress.
Mr John Mason Occupant. |
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Baptist Chapel |
Baptist Chapel |
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Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small building in good repair Situated at the East end of Horsemarket Lane, & Contiguous to the Horse Market. Was erected at the expense of a Mr John Rae, deceased, of this town, And is Supported by the Congregation, who Pay no rent for it. There is no regular Clergyman Attached to it at the Present time. Contains About 150 Sittings, it Will eventually become the Property of the Congregation at the death of the deceased John Rae's Widow. |
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Wheatsheaf Inn |
Wheatsheaf Inn
Wheat Sheaf Inn
Wheat Sheaf Inn
Wheat Sheaf Inn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
030.03 |
A Second Class Inn two Storeys high Slated And in good repair Situated in High Street. Affords good Accommodation
Miss Gardiner Pro: [Proprietress] & Occupant. |
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Rashiehill Close |
Rashiehill Close |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Close Situated Off High Street. Consists of houses two Storeys high Slated And in tolerable repair. |
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High Street |
High Street |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction with West Bridge Street MarKet Road And Hope Street, to its junction with East Bridge Street Silver Row And Burnhead Lane. Consists of houses two, three And four Storeys high Slated And in good repair, it is the principal Street in the town, And Although irregularly laid Out, it is furnished with Some Very good Shops. |
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Kerse Lane |
Kerse Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With Bank Street, Back Row and Silver Row Eastward to where it is intersected by the Railway which is two or three Chains Outside the 1/500 Work. Consists of houses two Storeys high slated and in good repair |
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Red Lion Hotel |
Red Lion Hotel |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
An Extensive Hotel And Posting Establishment, three Storeys high, with Stables and Carriage Sheds Adjoining. Situated in High Street, Affords good Accommodation.
Miss Gardiner Proprietress.
Mr John Scott Occupant. |
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Post Office |
Post Office |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small Apartment Situated on the 1st. Storey of a three Storey house in High Street And Contiguous to the Red Lion Hotel, it is rented for the Purpose. Mr John Cunnison. Postmaster. There are 3 Arrivals, 4 dispatches, And three deliveries, every lawful day. |
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Horsemarket Lane |
Horse Market Lane
Horsemarket Lane
Horsemarket Lane
Horsemarket Lane |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
030.03 |
A Small Lane Which extends from the Red Lion Hotel, to the Horse Market. Consists of houses two Storeys high, slated And in good repair. |
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Silver Row |
Silver Row |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from its junction With Bank Street Back Row And Kerse Lane, to its junction With High Street And East Bridge Street. Consists of houses One and two Storeys high. both slated And thatched And in tolerable repair. |
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East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
East. U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church. |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Substantial but plain building Situated in Silver Row, With Grave Yard Adjoining. Was erected from Voluntary Subscriptions Amongst the Members of the Congregation. And is Supported Solely by them. Contains About 1200 Sittings. The Minister who belonged to this Church recently left for a better living, so that there is no regular Clergyman at the Present time. |
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School |
School |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Private Adventure School. Situated on the Second Storey of a two Storey building in Silver Row. And is rented for the purpose. Affords tuition in the elementary branches of an English education. Average Attendance 50. |
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Rose Hall |
Rose Hall |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A neat and Commodious Villa, built in a beautiful Style of Architecture, with Ornamental Ground and Garden Attached, Pleasantly Situated on elevated ground South of High Pleasance.
Mr James Neilson Proprietor & Occupant. |
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Parkfoot |
Parkfoot. |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Extends from the Cow Wynd in a South-westerly direction. Consists of houses One Storey high, Slated and thatched and in tolerable repair, the South Side is unedificed |
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Burnhead |
Burnhead |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Small farmsteading, One Storey high, part slated and a Part thatched and in tolerable repair with Garden Attached. Situated Adjacent to the West Burn
Mr James Hodge Proprietor & Occupant, |
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Pleasance Gardens |
Pleasance Gardens |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
This name is Applied to a vast number of Vegetable Gardens, Occupied by various Persons and Situated South and West of Pleasance Square.
The Property of Various Persons |
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Pleasance Cottage |
Pleasance Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A neat and Commodious Cottage One Storey high with Attics, slated And in good repair, with Ornamental ground Garden and Greenhouse Attached. Situated adjacent to and South of Pleasance Square.
Miss Crawford Proprietress.
Mr Gentleman Occupant. |
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Poor House |
Poor House |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A large and Substantial Building three Storeys high, Containing the usual male and female Wards and other Apartments, with Out Offices & Airing Grounds Attached. Situated at the East end of Parkfoot, Was erected in 1850 at a Cost of About £3422 which was levied by Assessment on the Burgh and Parish of Falkirk, it is Supported Also by Assessment. It is under the management of a Board of Guardians & an Inspector of poor. The internal Arrangements are Conducted by a Governor, Matron & Surgeon, the former Also Acts in the Capacity of Schoolmaster. |
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Lunatic Asylum |
Lunatic Asylum |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
Adjoining to and north of the Poorhouse is Situated the Lunatic Asylum. a One Storey building With the usual Male and female Wards, Airing Grounds &c it is used for the Pauper Lunatics of its Own Parish, the internal Arrangements of this building are Also Conducted by the Governor, Matron, Surgeon & two Keepers. The Average number of inmates at the present time is as follows___
Poorhouse. Males 55 Females 71
Asylum Males 9 Females 10 |
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South U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
South U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black
Revd [Reverend] William Steele |
030.03 |
A Plain but Substantial Octagonal building With a Small Grave Yard Attached, Situated Off the Cow Wynd. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the Members of the Congregation And is Supported Solely by them. Contains about 550 Sittings.
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Manse |
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] William Steele
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
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Also a Plain but Substantial building two Storeys high Slated And in good repair With Ornamental Ground & Garden Attached Situated Adjacent to the South U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church The Property of the South U P [United Presbyterian] Church Congregation and the residence of the Revd [Reverend] William Steele who is Minister. |
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Comely Cottage |
Comely Cottage |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Neat And Commodious Cottage One Storey high With Attics. Slated And in good repair With Garden Attached. Pleasantly Situated Off Cow Wynd.
Mr James Fleming Proprietor
Mrs Rankine Occupant. |
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Eastburn Bridge |
East Burn Bridge
Eastburn Bridge
Eastburn Bridge
Eastburn Bridge |
Thomas Kier Esq.
Thomas Stark
Mr. Alexander Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
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A Small Bridge of One Arch Spanning the East Burn, And Situated at the east end of East Bridge Street, it is a County Bridge. |
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Callendar Park |
Callendar Park |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 |
A Very extensive Ornamental Park, beautifully Wooded And interspersed With large Forest Trees, And Adjoins Callendar House. The Property of William Forbes Esq. |
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East Burn |
East Burn |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq.
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Small Stream Which flows from a Pond in Callendar Park, it Changes its name for "Meadow Burn" after passing the Tannery. |
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Comely Garden |
Comely Garden |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Plain but Substantial Building One Storey high and Slated And in good repair With Out houses. Garden & Nursery Attached Situated on the Cow Wynd ___
Mr James Boyd Proprietor & Occupier. |
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Comely Park |
Comely Park |
Thomas Kier Esq
Thomas Stark Esq
Mr. Alexander Black |
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A Plain but Substantial Cottage One Storey high. Slated And in good repair. With Out Offices, Ornamental Ground & Garden Attached. Pleasantly Situated Off the Cow Wynd, it is Approached by a Small Avenue.
Mrs Walker Proprietress & Occupant. |
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Adam's Gote |
Adam's Gote |
Mr. A. Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
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A small stream which collects about Parkfoot, and, running nearly due west, joins the West Burn at the farm of Burnhead. Originally it took its rise, and received its name from a pond situated in Callander Park called "The Gote", and, in some of the ancient title-deeds, the proprietors were granted the liberty to fish therein. The pond is now drained, and the supply being thus cut off from the stream, it assumes the character of a drain. |
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School |
Mr. A. Black
Mr. J. Beeby
Mr. J. Rennie |
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A subscription school under the domination of the Established Church. The teacher's salary, amounting to about £70 per annum, is solely derived from the fees of the pupils. The usual rudiments of education are taught Average number of scholars, Males 50, Females 50, Total 100. |
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[Signed] J. E. Pratt
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[Volume] 12
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[Index]
Name -- Page
Alma Street -- 22
Arnot Hill -- 38
Adam's Gote -- 83
Back Row -- 59
Bainsford -- 11
Bainsford Bridge -- 11
Bainsford Burn -- 12
Bankside -- 8
Bankside Cottage -- 8
Bank Street -- 58
Baptist Chapel -- 73
Bathfield Cottage -- 58
Baxter Wynd -- 67
Bean Market Close -- 34
Bean Row -- 66
Bellmount House -- 69
Bells Close -- 46
Black Bull Inn -- 59
Black Bull Inn -- 64
Black Close -- 6
Blue Bell Close -- 33
Blue Bell Tavern -- 6
Blue Bell Inn -- 33
Booth Place -- 61
Branch of the Bank of Scotland -- 34
Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland -- 60
Branch of the Clydesdale Bank -- 66
Branch of the National Bank of Scotland -- 52
Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland -- 42
Brockville House -- 26
Buchannan's Court -- 64
Burnhead -- 78
Burnhead Lane --72
Burns Court -- 34
Burns' Tavern -- 72
Campfield -- 10
Campfield -- 20
Campfield Cottage -- 27
Callendar Brick and Tile Works --10
Callendar Pottery -- 9
Callendar Park -- 81
Callendar Road -- 71
Callendar Road Tavern -- 62
Castlelaurie Acid Works -- 5
Castlelaurie Iron Works -- 5
Chapel Lane -- 45
Chapel Lane Cottage -- 45
Charity School -- 35
Church (parish) -- 50
Cistern Lane -- 38
Comely Cottage -- 81
Comely Garden -- 82
Comely Park -- 82
Corn Exchange -- 44
County Building -- 55
Couttsland Cottage -- 61
Cow Wynd -- 65
Crosskeys Inn -- 72
Crown Inn -- 49
Callendar Road Tavern -- 62
Dalderse Avenue --19
David's Lane -- 13
Duncanson's Court -- 52
Dundee's Court -- 64
Earl's Lane -- 57
East Bridge Street --71
East Burn -- 82
East Burn Bridge -- 81
East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 76
Falkirk -- 1 to 4
Falkirk Iron Works -- 7
Flesh Market Court -- 52
Forth and Clyde Canal -- 12
Free Church -- 28
Free Church Schools -- 29
Fyfe Cottage -- 17 |
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Name -- Page
Gas Works -- 9
Gas Works -- 62
Garrison Place -- 24
George Street -- 18
Goods Station -- 24
Gowan Avenue -- 21
Gowan Bank -- 18
Gowan Bank Brick and Tile Works (Disused) -- 17
Grahams Road -- 32
Grahamston -- 15
Grahamston Mills (Flour) -- 14
Grahamston Station -- 24
Herringhall -- 20
High Pleasance -- 36
High Street -- 74
Hope Street -- 25
Horse Market -- 70
Horsemarket Lane -- 75
Hospital (endowed) -- 46
Howgate -- 40
Independent Chapel -- 57
James Place -- 18
James Street -- 18
John Street -- 14
Kersehill -- 7
Kerse Lane -- 74
Kerse Lane Cottage -- 69
Kilnhill Entry -- 71
King's Arms Court -- 66
King's Arms Inn -- 65
Kirk Wynd -- 43
Lintriggs -- 49
Lily Cottage -- 22
Lock-up -- 63
Lunatic Asylum -- 79
Mains Cottage -- 19
Manse -- 41
Manse -- 80
Market Cross (site of) -- 51
Market Inn -- 49
Market Road -- 32
Marrion's Well -- 68
Marrion's Well Washing House -- 68
Marr's Court -- 45
Meek's Avenue -- 21
Meek's Road---21
Mountpleasant Cottage -- 40
Mountpleasant House -- 39
Mungalend -- 5
Old Manse -- 43
Original Burghers Church (Disused) -- 37
Parkfoot -- 77
Persia Row -- 6
Pest Graves (site of) -- 31
Pleasance Cottage -- 78
Pleasance Gardens -- 78
Pleasance Gardens Cottage -- 40
Pleasance Square -- 39
Poor House -- 79
Post Office -- 75
Post Office (Sub) -- 17
Rae's Close -- 43
Ragged School -- 30
Railway Hotel -- 44
Railway Tavern -- 31
Rankine's Hall -- 36
Rankine's Lane -- 39
Rashiehill Close -- 74
Red Lion Hotel -- 75
Red Lion Inn -- 9
Robert's Wynd -- 33
Rose Hall -- 77
Rose Park -- 70 |
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Name -- Page
Rose Park Cottage -- 69
Russell Street -- 22
School -- 83
School -- 13
School -- 16
Schools -- parish -- 56
School -- 76
Schawfield Cottage -- 25
Silver Row -- 76
Smith's Court -- 55
South U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 80
Springfield -- 19
Springfield Cottage -- 32
St Andrew's Place -- 36
Steeple -- 63
St. Francis Xavier's Chapel (Roman Catholic) -- 27
St. Francis Xavier's School (Roman Catholic) -- 60
Stirlingshire Midland Junction Railway -- 23
Swan Inn -- 45
Swords Wynd -- 33
Thornhill -- 8
Thornhill House -- 16
Tolbooth -- 54
Tolbooth Street -- 52
Vicars Lane -- 58
Violet Grove -- 57
Wall of Antoninus Pius -- 47
Walcot Cottage -- 23
Wallfield Cottage -- 61
Weitlands -- 26
Wellington Statue -- 51
Westbank -- 28
West Bridge Street -- 42
West Burn -- 42
West Burn Bridge -- 42
Western Avenue -- 20
West U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 41
Wheatsheaf Inn -- 73
Wilson's Buildings -- 67
Wilson's Hall -- 67
Wooer's Court -- 59
Wooer's Street -- 59
Young's Row -- 38 |
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