Stirlingshire, Volume 16

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/32/16/1 Kilsyth (parish) Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish Kilsyth Parish New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnston's Co. [County] Map Valuation Roll Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart. [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Rev. [Reverend] Alexander Hill James Henderson Schoolmaster Sheriff's list of Meresmen. Origines Parochiales. A parish in Stirlingshire bounded on the East by the Parish of Denny, on the South by the "River Kelvin" & "Bonny Water," which seperate it from "Cumbernauld" and "Kirkintilloch," and on the North by the "Carron Water," which seperates it from the Parish of St Ninians, The Northern part of the parish is hilly and pastoral, and the Southern is rich, flat, agricultural land, The "Kilsyth Hills," which rise to a height of 1300 feet above the Level of the Sea, intersect the parish from West to East,. The principal river in the parish is the "Carron Water" which bounds the North. The "River Kelvin" and "Bonny Water," both of which rise near the same place, near the South East end of the parish, are here in Considerable streams, The only line of Turnpike Road is that going from Glasgow to Edinburgh, The principal mansion house is "Colzium House" the seat of Sir Archibald Edmonstone, of Duntreath, Bart. [Baronet] In the village there are [Continued on page 2]
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OS1/32/16/2 KILSYTH (parish) Kilsyth Parish (Continued) [Continued from page 1] Continued an established Church, a Free Church, a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, and a Wesleyan Methodist, and Independent Chapels and at "Low Banton" there is a Chapel of Ease. Of Schools there are five in the Parish, three in the village viz. a Parish and Free Schools and a School for females, one at "Chapelgreen" and one at "Low Banton". There are several mills and factories, viz. A mill at "Queenzieburn" and another at "Craighead" which has been used for various purposes, A Corn Mill on "Garrel Burn" and another at "Auchincloch" where there is also a Charcoal Mill, At "Dovecotwood" the manufacture of Prolygneous Acid and Dye stuffs is carried on, where also Coke is made to a considerable extent, At "Low Banton" there is a Powerloom Factory employing 80 women weaving Lappet, and in Kilsyth village there are two Handloom Factories for the same purpose, There is a Sickle Mill at Banton where numbers of reaping hooks are made. The cultivated part of the Parish is abundant in Ironstone & Coal but they have not been wrought to any extent till recently, Limestone is now only wrought at "Westside", The glen through which the "Garrel Burn" runs affords excellent freestone, Whinstone is quarried at "Auchinstarry". Near Colzium there is a large Reservoir to supply the "Forth & Clyde Canal" with water and another in the bosom of the "Kilsyth Hills",. There are numerous remains of antiquity in this Parish. A considerable remnant of the strong "Castle of Colzium" still remains near "Colzium House" and near "Dovecotwood" is some fallen masonry indicating the spot where "Kilsyth Castle" stood, which was destroyed by Cromwell on his passage to Stirling, In the village is the "Mansion House" occupied by the Viscounts Kilsyth from the Restoration of Charles 2nd to the Rebellion of 1715, The Site of another Mansion House of the Livingstone family [Continued on page 3]
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OS1/32/16/3 KILSYTH (parish) Kilsyth Parish Continued [Continued from page 2] Continued is still pointed out at Old Place and the "Gallow Hill," an eminence not far distant, is shown as the spot where they caused offenders against the laws to be executed, Another eminence on the Barr Wood called the Court Hill is still known as the place where they held their courts. The house where Cromwell slept on his passage to Stirling is still to be seen at Arnbrae. The vault in the Churchyard is of great age but the principal cause of its celebrity is its containing the embalmed remains of Viscountess Dundee. The Battle betwixt the Royalists and Covenanters, fought in 1645, and at which the latter were so signally defeated, was fought where the Reservoir now is, and, the Encampment of the Marquis of Montrose, though now scarcely to be seen is still pointed out on the rising ground above "Colzium House. There are several Springs of pure water in the Parish but the only one known to be celebrated in Ancient times is "St. Ninians," near "Brockieside" The most perfect remnant of antiquity in the Parish is a Pictish Fort at Balcastle of nearly Circular shape which remains in an excellent state of preservation,. The Cave on the East side of the "Garrel Burn", and used by the covenanters as a place of concealment and bearing date 1669, is still in a tolerably good Condition. There is no portion of this parish detached; nor any portion of any other parish contained within the proper boundary of this parish.
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OS1/32/16/5 Slachristock Slachristock Slachristock Slachristock Valuation Roll James Ewing, Craigniven Donald McKinnon Mr Jolly, Factor 022.12 A good farm steading on the property of the Duke of Montrose.
OS1/32/16/5 Spittle Spittle Spittle Spittle Robert Stevenson, Farmer James Ewing Donald McKinnon 022.12 A small farm house the property of Mr McNair.
OS1/32/16/5 Waterside Waterside Waterside Waterside Johnston's Co [County] Map David Taylor, Farmer James Ewing 022.12 A poor farm steading the property of William Motherwell, Merchant. Airdrie.
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OS1/32/16/6 River Carron Carron Water Carron Water Carron Water Carron Water "River Carron" Johnston's Co [County] Map New Statistical Account James Ewing, Craigniven Patrick Yuill Kilsyth See Authorities and Comments of Larbert, Bothkennar & Falkirk Phs [Parishes] 022.12 "A river in Stirlingshire rising from the "Campsie Hills" and flows to the East to the Upper part of the South bank of the Firth of Forth. In its course it turns several mills, waters several bleachfields, and supplies Carron Iron Works with water, The thriving Seaport of Grangemouth lies on its Southern bank near its embochure where the small river Grange and the Forth and Clyde Canal drop into it, It runs altogether about 14 miles and the country through which it passes is flat." Chambers' Gazetteer of Scotland It forms the whole of the Northern boundary of this parish, and is here a stream of considerable importance.
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OS1/32/16/7 Burnhouse Burn Burnhouse Burn Burnhouse Burn Burnhouse Burn Mr Jolly, Factor to Duke of Montrose James Ewing, Craigniven Donald McKinnon 022.15 This stream rises in Fintry Parish, and on entering Trace 4 of this Plan becomes the boundary between that Parish and Kilsyth, which it continues to do till it flows past "Burnhouse, when entering Kilsyth Parish it falls into "Carron Water" a little North of "Clacharie" Ruins.
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OS1/32/16/8 Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse New Statistical Account James Ewing, Craigniven Donald McKinnon, Slackristock Johnston's Co. [County] Map Mr Jolly, Factor 022.15 A shepherd's house on the property of His Grace the Duke of Montrose.
OS1/32/16/8 Braes Burn Braes Burn Braes Burn Braes Burn Braes Burn James Ewing, Craigniven Donald McKinnon David Taylor, Waterside Mr Jolly, Factor 022.15 A small stream rising on the East of Burnhouse farm and falling into the boundary stream about ¼ of a mile below "Burnhouse",
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OS1/32/16/9 Clacharie Clacharie (In Ruin) Clacharie (In Ruin) Clacharie (In Ruin) Clacharie (In Ruin) Johnston's Co. [County] Map James Ewing Craigniven Donald McKinnon, Slackristock Mr Jolly, Factor 022.16 The only portion of this farm house which now remains is an angle which forms part of a stone wall, It has long been in ruins but the name is still well known.
OS1/32/16/9 Clacharie Burn Clacharie Burn Clacharie Burn Clacharie Burn Clacharie Burn James Ewing Donald McKinnon David Taylor, Waterside Mr Jolly, Factor 022.16 A small burn rising on the farm of "Clacharie" which passes the ruin of that name and falls into "Carron Water" ½ a mile below the point where that river becomes the Ph. [Parish] boundary.
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OS1/32/16/10 March Burn March Burn March Burn March Burn James Ewing, Craigniven David Taylor, Waterside Donald McKinnon, Slachristock 022.16 A good stream which bears its name from the junction of three streams on trace. 4. till it falls into "Carron Water" ½ a mile below "Clacharie Burn", Before the farms of Slachristock & "Clacharie" were joined it was the March or Boundary betwixt them.
OS1/32/16/10 Slachristock Burn Slachristock Burn Slachristock Burn Same as above Mr Jolly Factor 022.16 A good stream which rises on the North side of "Tomtain" and falls into "Carron Water" ¼ of a mile North of "Slachristock"
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OS1/32/16/11 Cock Hill Cock Hill Cock Hill Cock Hill Cock Hill James Ewing, Craigniven David Taylor, Waterside Donald McKinnon, Slachristock Mr. Jolly, Factor 022.16 A low, flat topped but prominent hill on the farm of Slachristock and lies at the North foot of the "Kilsyth range,
OS1/32/16/11 Drumbuoy Drumbuoy James Ewing, Craigniven David Taylor, Waterside Donald McKinnon, Slachristock Mr. Jolly, Factor 022.16 A flat topped hill of considerable height, on the farm of Slachristock, which lies between "Tomtain" and "Cock Hill".
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OS1/32/16/13 Slafarquhar Slafarquhar Slafarquhar Slafarquhar Thomas Walker Esqr, Proprietor James Ewing, Craigniven Valuation Roll 023.09 A good farm steading the property of Thomas Walker Esqr Cloybank, Denny.
OS1/32/16/13 Bentend Bentend Bentend Bentend Bentend Thomas Walker Esq Valuation Roll James Ewing Robert Taylor 023.09 An inferior farmsteading on the same property as the above.
OS1/32/16/13 Carron Bridge Carron Bridge Carron Bridge Carron Bridge Carron Bridge Johnston's Co [County] Map Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth James Ewing Robert Taylor 023.09 A bridge of two arches carrying the parish road over the "Carron Water," It is supported by the County. It was built in 1695, and repaired in 1715, which dates are Carved on the bridge.
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OS1/32/16/15 Faughlin Burn Faughlin Burn Faughlin Burn Faughlin Burn Faughlin Burn Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth James Ewing, Craigniven David Taylor, Burnside Thomas Walker Esqr, Cloybank 023.13 A good stream rising at the foot of "Tomtain" and proceeding in a North Easterly direction crosses the "Takmadoon Road," when it forms the Parish boundary till it falls into "Carron Water" a little below "Carron Bridge".
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OS1/32/16/17 Black Hill Black Hill Black Hill Black Hill John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood Estate Plan 028.02 A low flat topped hill to the North of the "Reservoir" so named from its dark appearance.
OS1/32/16/17 Cockle Cairn Cockle Cairn John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood Estate Plan 028.02 A well known name applied to a small pile of stones, on the boundary between Campsie & Kilsyth,
OS1/32/16/17 Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir John McKenzie (Keeper of the Reservoir) Patrick Yuill Kilsyth John Dollar, Inchwood Alexander Rennie, Corrie 028.02 An artificial Reservoir constructed by the Canal Company about 20 years ago to collect water to supply their Canal, It is situated behind the "Kilsyth Hills and is nearly on a level with that range, The water is led by means of the "Birken Burn" and the "Garrel" to "Townhead Reservoir," It is the property of the Forth and Clyde Canal Company, and the High water mark is [Continued on page 18]
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OS1/32/16/18 Reservoir Reservoir Contd [Continued from page 17] shewn on trace, The small wooden house at the South East end is occupied by the keeper of the reservoir.
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OS1/32/16/19 Lunch Knowe Lunch Knowe Lunch Knowe Lunch Knowe John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood Alexander Rennie, Corrie 028.03 A well known name applied to a small knoll at the side of the "Birken Burn", It derives its name from being a favorite resort of sportsmen taking refreshments, for which an excellent spring well on the side of it affords a good opportunity.
OS1/32/16/19 Plea Muir Plea Muir Plea Muir Plea Muir John Ralston John Dollar Estate Plan 028.03 This name is applied to a considerable peice of rough ground, North of the "Birken Burn", It extends from the "Birken Burn" on the South to the wire fence on its North, and to the "Garrel Burn" on the East.
OS1/32/16/19 Birken Burn Birken Burn John Ralston John Dollar Estate Plan 028.03 A considerable stream flowing from the "Reservoir" and after running a little more than a mile joins the "Garrel Burn" which at the junction is a much smaller stream than the other.
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OS1/32/16/20 Settling Moss Settling Moss Settling Moss Settling Moss William Paterson, Cairnbog Alexander Rennie, Corrie John McKenzie 028.03 A large irregular shaped piece of moss extending North of the "Birken Burn" ¼ of a mile, and South ½ a mile.
OS1/32/16/20 Gray Mare Gray Mare Gray Mare Gray Mare John Ralston John McKenzie Alexander Rennie 028.03 A large loose stone on the West side of the above moss, so named from a fancied resemblance of that animal. The name is well known.
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OS1/32/16/21 Laird's Hill Laird's Hill Laird's Hill Laird's Hill Brief Notices of Kilsyth Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth John Rennie, Allanfauld 028.03 A flat topped and very high hill situated about midway on the "Kilsyth Hills" and is one of the principal features of that range, Its South side is steep and rocky, It is seperated from the "Garrel Hill" by the "Garrel Burn" which runs between them through a deep glen which divides the Kilsyth range in two portions.
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OS1/32/16/23 Garrel Hill Garrel Hill Garrel Hill Garrel Hill Garrel Hill Garrel Hill New Statistical Account Estate Plan John Rennie, Allanfauld Alexander Rennie Corrie Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson, 028.04 A large, prominent, and flat topped hill, on the range of "Kilsyth Hills," of which it forms the highest point, being about 1400 feet above the sea's level, Its ascent from the South is very steep but on the other side, like the rest of the range, has a very gradual Slope to the "Carron Water," On it are two features bearing seperate names.
OS1/32/16/23 Hunt Hill Hunt Hill Hunt Hill Hunt Hill John Rennie, Allanfauld John Ralston, Balcastle Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie 028.04 A prominent hill on the Kilsyth range, It is much smaller than the rest,
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OS1/32/16/24 Green Bank Green Bank Green Bank Green Bank Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie John Rennie, Allanfauld John Stirling, Berryhill 028.04 A long narrow topped ridge, of inconsiderable height, shooting out from the East end of the "Garrel Hill," and seperated from the "Hunt Hill" by the "Banton Burn"
OS1/32/16/24 Tomtain Tomtain Tomtain Tomtain Tomtain New Statistical Account John Rennie, Allanfauld Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 028.04 A high, prominent, and flat-topped hill on the East end of the "Kilsyth Hills," forming one of the principal features of that range and is about 1400 feet above the level of the sea, The word "Hill" is never used after this name, which may be accounted for by the scotch word "Tom" signifying a hill.
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OS1/32/16/25 Laird's Loup Laird's Loup Laird's Loup Laird's Loup Laird's Loup Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie John Rennie, Allanfauld John Ralston, Balcastle John Stirling, Berryhill 028.04 A well known name applied to a waterfall of more than 50 feet in height on the "Garrel Burn", It is formed by a semicircular precipice of rock about 8 chains in length which extends on both sides of the stream, It is traditionally believed that one of the former proprietors of the Estate committed Suicide by throwing himself over this place, which act gave rise to the name.
OS1/32/16/25 Black Craig Black Craig Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie John Rennie, Allanfauld John Ralston, Balcastle John Stirling, Berryhill 028.04 A very steep and high range of rock on the end of a hill on the "Kilsyth range. It is named from its dark appearance.
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OS1/32/16/26 Little Hill Little Hill Little Hill Little Hill John Rennie, Allanfauld John Stirling, Berryhill John Ralston, Balcastle 028.04 A flat topped hill of inconsiderable height, forming a spur of the "Garrel Hill," and situated nearly at its foot.
OS1/32/16/26 Chapmen's Graves Chapmen's Graves Chapmen's Graves Chapmen's Graves John Rennie John Ralston Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie Alexander Paterson, Old Place 028.04 Two small cairns of stones erected over the graves of two pedlars, one of whom, while travelling over the moors, was murdered by the other. The murderer having been brought to justice was executed, and buried on the spot where the murder was committed, and by the side of his victim. This occurred upwards of a century ago.
OS1/32/16/26 [Page] 26 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish [Note beside 'Chapmens' Graves'] - "Chapmen, Pedlars, Hawkers, &c" Jamieson
OS1/32/16/27 Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills Kilsyth Hills New Statistical Account Johnston's County Map Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Alexander Rennie Corrie Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Ten mile Map round Glasgow 028.06 An extensive range of hills extending from the West of the Parish to the East, but broken in the centre by a hollow between the "Laird's Hill" and "Garrel Hill" through which the "Garrel Burn" runs, They rise to a height of near 1500 feet above the level of the Sea the highest point being the top of the "Garrel Hill", From the Kilsyth side they have a very gradual rise of 1½ miles then spring up abrubtly for ½ a mile where they attain their greatest height, They then fall gradually to "Carron Water" a distance of 1½ miles. The range is comprised in five distinct hills all bearing names, The yellow dots shewn on traces mark the centre of the steepest part of the Slope.
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OS1/32/16/29 Hailstane Burn Hailstane Burn Hailstane Burn Hailstane Burn John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood Estate Plan 028.06 A good stream rising on the West of the farm of Corrie and falling into the "Corrie Burn" a little above the "Corrie Spout".
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OS1/32/16/31 The Banns The Banns The Banns The Banns The Banns John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood David Cummin, Greenbank Alexander Rennie, Corrie 028.07 A high flat topped hill on the West end of the "Kilsyth" Range, and of about the same height, The name is well known though its origin is not known,
OS1/32/16/31 White Craig White Craig John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood David Cummin, Greenbank Alexander Rennie, Corrie 028.07 A very high precipitous range of rock on the South side of the "Kilsyth Hills", and very prominent from a distance.
OS1/32/16/31 Corrie Spout Corrie Spout Corrie Spout John Ralston, Balcastle John Dollar, Inchwood David Cummin, Greenbank Alexander Rennie, Corrie Estate Plan 028.07 A gigantic waterfall or rather succession of Waterfalls about a hundred feet in height, over which the "Corrie Burn" falls in its course,
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OS1/32/16/32 Corrie Burn Corrie Burn Corrie Burn Corrie Burn Corrie Burn Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor John Ralston John Dollar 028.07 A fine stream bearing this name from a little above the "Corrie Spout" where the "Hailstane Burn" joins it, till it passes the Lime Kiln on Trace 5, when it changes its name to "Cast Burn", which name it retains till it falls into the "Kelvin".
OS1/32/16/32 Corrie Plantation Corrie Plantation Corrie Plantation Corrie Plantation John Ralston David Cummin Alexander Rennie, Corrie 028.07 A large mixed plantation on the farm of Corrie.
OS1/32/16/32 Corrie Corrie Corrie Corrie Corrie Johnston's Co [County] Map Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor Alexander Rennie Farmer 028.07 A good farm house on the Estate of Kilsyth, 30 years ago Corrie stood ½ a mile further West and the Ruins of the Old farm house are shewn on trace.
OS1/32/16/32 [Page] 32 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish [Note beside 'Corrie'] - "Corrie," A hollow between hills. or rather, a hollow in a hill, Jamieson.
OS1/32/16/33 Cairnbog Cairnbog Cairnbog Cairnbog Cairnbog Johnston's Co [County] Map Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor William Paterson, Farmer 028.07 A superior farm steading on the Estate of Kilsyth.
OS1/32/16/33 Greenbank Greenbank Greenbank Greenbank Johnston's Co [County] Map John Frew Braehouse David Cummin, Occupier 028.07 A small dwelling house, at one time a farmhouse, on the farm of "Braehouse".
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OS1/32/16/35 Garrel Burn Garrel Burn Garrel Burn Garrel Burn Garrel Burn Garrel Burn Garrel Burn New Statistical Account Estate Plan Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Thomas Frew Factor Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 028.08 A fine stream rising near the "Garrel Hill", It pursues a circuitous and rugged course, till it reaches "Garrel Mill" when, nearly all its water is led by means of an artificial lade to the Canal Co's [Companies] Reservoir at Townhead. When passing through the village of Kilsyth its course is almost dry. It falls into the Kelvin about ½ a mile south of Dumbreck.
OS1/32/16/35 Drumtrochar Drumtrochar Drumtrochar Drumtrochar Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor John Rennie, Farmer 028.08 A small dwelling house at one time a farm steading, but now occupied by a shepherd,
OS1/32/16/35 Belt Moss Belt Moss Belt Moss Belt Moss Sir A. Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Thomas Bryden, Dovecotwood. John Rennie, Allanfauld. 028.08 A flat marshy field on the farm of Allanfauld, well known by this name, There is no moss in it from which it could derive its name, yet it is so well known that it should be adopted.
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OS1/32/16/36 Braehead Braehead Braehead Braehead Braehead Braehead Johnston's Co [County] Map Estate Plan Valuation Roll Thomas Frew Factor Duncan McGregor, Occupier 028.08 A good house formerly a farm but now occupied by the Shepherd on the farm of Corrie,
OS1/32/16/36 Balcastle Balcastle Balcastle Balcastle Balcastle Johnston's Co. [County] Map Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor Valuation Roll 028.08 A good farmhouse on the Estate of Kilsyth, The houses to the South of this on Plan XXV111.12 [028.12] also go under the name of Balcastle,
OS1/32/16/36 Bachille Burn Bachille Burn Bachille Burn Bachille Burn Alexander Rennie Corrie Duncan McGregor, Shepherd Thomas Frew Factor 028.08 A small stream rising on the farm of "Corrie", It runs along the boundary wall of that farm till it falls into the "Garrel Burn" a little to the North of "Allanfauld"
OS1/32/16/36 Allanfauld Allanfauld Allanfauld Allanfauld Allanfauld Estate Plan Valuation Roll Thomas Frew, John Rennie, Farmer, 28.08 A good farmhouse on the Estate of Kilsyth, occupied by John Rennie.
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OS1/32/16/37 Kilsyth Castle Kilsyth Castle (site of) Kilsyth Castle (site of) Kilsyth Castle (site of) Kilsyth Castle (site of) Kilsyth Castle (site of) Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Fullarton's Gazetteer New Statistical Account Johnston's Co [County] Map Origines Par. [Parochiales] Scotiae 028.08 The site of this castle is in a commanding situation on an elevation overlooking the village, and commands a view of the surrounding country for many miles. The only part which remains is a small piece of the foundation, about 6 feet long and 1½ in height, the part shown at the South of the Castle, There are two huge masses of masonry firmly cemented together lying on the site of the Castle which have lain since it was destroyed . The date of the building of the Castle cannot be ascertained and very little is known of it till the middle of the 17th Century when it was occupied by Sir William Livingstone, afterwards Lord Kilsyth, who offered to hold it out against the Protector, but it does not appear that any resistance was made when Cromwell on his passage to Stirling completely destroyed it and left it in much the same state as it appears at the present day. When the Castle was destroyed the "Mansion House" in the village of Kilsyth was built. "The Castle of Kilsyth is said to have been held by the English in the time of Wallace. From an early period it must have been surrounded by its dependent village." Origines Par [Parochiales] Scotiae,
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OS1/32/16/38 St. Mirren's Well St Mirron's Well St Mirron's Well St Mirron's Well St Mirron's Well St Mirron's Well St Mirrin's Well St Mirren's Well Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill John Rennie, Allanfauld New Statistical Account Origines Parochiales Scotiae Adopted - See "Chapel", dedicated to "St Mirren", in "Paisley" Renfrewshire. 028.08 A strong spring of delicious water on the farm of Brockieside which in Catholic times was dedicated to St Mirron, It sends from it a very strong stream of water which was purchased by the Canal Company from the Partick Baking company to help to supply their Reservoir, Near to it is a stone erected by the Partick Baking Company in 1687 and bearing a very legible date, The right of the water was bought by that Company at a very early period and taken by means of the artificial cut, now existing, to the Garrel Burn to increase the Water of the Kelvin which river drove their mills. The Statistical Account when describing this Well has fallen into an error by stating it to be south of "Wood end", when it is fully a mile North of it,
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OS1/32/16/39 Covenanters' Cave Covenanters' Cave (Remains of) Covenanters' Cave (Remains of) Covenanters' Cave (Remains of) Covenanters' Cave (Remains of) Covenanters' Cave (Remains of) Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill Thomas Bryden New Statistical Account 028.08 "On the East side of the romantic glen (Garrel) there is the Covenanters Cave, bearing the date 1669 inscribed on the stone or arch over it", New Statistical Account. This Cave now is not altogether complete, the quarrymen while quarrying the rock destroyed a great portion of it, It was never wholly covered over the top, but the rocks slightly overhang it. The rock at that part will reach about 20 feet in height and the cave is capable of holding 50 people, The high sunk wall in front and the seat are of recent construction, Immediately above the seat is the date 1669 in a very legible character, It is generally denominated by the common people "The Chapel" as the Covenanters are supposed to have used it as a place of worship as well as of concealment.
OS1/32/16/39 Deil's Seat Deil's Seat Deil's Seat Deil's Seat Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Thomas Brydon Patrick Yuill 028.08 A small ledge of rock at the West end of the above cave and overlooking it, where, it is reported traditionally, the Devil sat observing the motions of the Covenanters in the Cave.
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OS1/32/16/40 Coke Furnaces Coke Furnaces Coke Furnaces Coke Furnaces Hamilton Brown (pt. [part] proprietor) Thomas Bryden, Chemical Works John Rennie Allanfauld 028.08 A row of 18 furnaces for the manufacture of Coke to supply Railway engines &c the property of Messrs Brown and Rennie.
OS1/32/16/40 Chemical Works Chemical Works Chemical Works Chemical Works Chemical Works Thomas Bryden, Manager Invoice Heads George McLintock Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth, 028.08 A manufactory, employing 8 hands and which has been in operation 15 years, for extracting Prolygneous Acid from wood and also for making dye stuffs for Print Works, Wood and Coal are charred here for the use of Foundries, in making castings.
OS1/32/16/40 Dovecotwood Dovecotwood Dovecotwood Dovecotwood Dovecotwood Dovecotwood Estate Plan Valuation Roll Johnston's Co. [County] Map Thomas Frew Factor Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] 028.08 A good farm steading on the Estate of Kilsyth. The two mineral springs mentioned in the Statistical Account as being near this, have long since been covered up.
OS1/32/16/40 Neilston Neilston Neilston Neilston Duncan Cameron James Wallace, Coalmaster Thomas Frew Factor 028.08 A good dwelling house on the estate of Kilsyth occupied by a keeper.
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OS1/32/16/41 Westside Westside Westside Westside Westside Estate Plan (Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt [Baronet]) Thomas Frew, Factor Angus Cameron, Burnhead Valuation Roll 028.02 A dwelling house occupied by Cottiers, It was originally a farmhouse but the land belonging to it was attached to that of "Burnhead",
OS1/32/16/41 Burnhead Burnhead Estate Plan (Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt [Baronet]) Thomas Frew, Factor Angus Cameron, Burnhead Valuation Roll 028.02 A good farm steading the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] and occupied by Angus Cameron,
OS1/32/16/41 Dykehead Dykehead Dykehead Dykehead Dykehead Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor Peter Leckie Farmer Valuation Roll 028.02 A good farm steading the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart, [Baronet]
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OS1/32/16/42 Parkhead Parkhead Parkhead Parkhead Parkhead Alexander Paterson (Old Place) Peter Leckie (Dykehead) Thomas Frew, Factor Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart [Baronet] 028.02 A small building now used as a cattle shed, Alexander Paterson, whose ancestors have lived in this vicinity for centuries, states that this house stands on the same spot as that which was occupied by the Baron Bailiffs during the operation of the Fuedal Laws, It is in the immediate vicinity of the Site of "Old Place", the Baron's residence, The present house, though of considerable age, is not old enough to be written in Antiquity character,
OS1/32/16/42 Craigroot Craigroot Craigroot Craigroot Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor Alexander Paterson 028.02 A poor dwelling house occupied by farm laborers,
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OS1/32/16/43 Thornhill Thornhill Thornhill Thornhill Thomas Frew Factor Alexander Paterson, Old Place Peter Leckie, Dykehead 028.02 A small and poor cottage on the farm of Queenzieburn.
OS1/32/16/43 Lossit Lossit Lossit Lossit Lossit Valuation Roll Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor Peter Leckie 028.02 A substantial farm steading on the property of Sir A. Edmonstone.
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OS1/32/16/44 Site of Old Place Site of Old Place Site of Old Place Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt. [Baronet] Alexander Paterson, Old Place 028.02 This, on the authorities, named was a Castle or Mansion House of the family of Livingstone, Alexander Paterson, whose ancestors have been in the district for three centuries, states that his grandfather who died 50 years ago at the age of 80, recollected, when a boy, the house standing in a ruinous condition. It had been handed down to him through his father that it was the residence of the Livingstones during the Feudal age, The Baron dispensed justice in "Old Place" and the criminals when sentenced were marched to the "Gallow Hill" where a gallows was erected to execute them. No mention is made of it in any Accounts of the parish, though the "Gallow Hill" is spoken of in the Old Statistical Account as the place where the "Barons' unrelenting sentences were Carried into execution". The houses beside it are well known by the name of Old Place, and the spot behind it, where the Orchard was, is still pointed out. Sir Archibald Edmonstone considers this tradition correct, and wishes the name to appear on the plan.
OS1/32/16/44 Orchard Head Orchard Head Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt. [Baronet] Alexander Paterson, Old Place 028.02 This name is applied to the edge or top of a natural slope, now arable, immediately behind the site of "Old Place" which, when the house stood, was the Orchard attached to it.
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OS1/32/16/45 Stoneree Pit (coal) Stoneree Pit (Coal) Stoneree Pit (Coal) Stoneree Pit (Coal) Stoneree Pit (Coal) Robert Bow, Coalmaster William Cleland, Manager Thomas Frew, Factor Alexander Paterson 028.02 This coal work has been in operation for two years and is likely to be permant, It is not perpendicular, but is a very steep incline falling one foot in every 1½ to the depth of 40 Fathoms perpendicular measurement.
OS1/32/16/45 Braehouse Braehouse Braehouse Braehouse Braehouse Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor Valuation Roll John Frew, Farmer 028.02 A good farm steading, the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart [Baronet]
OS1/32/16/45 Old Place Old Place Old House Old Place Old Place Old Place Thomas Frew, Factor Estate Plan Valuation Roll Alexander Paterson, Farmer Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] 028.02 A good farm steading the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart [Baronet], In all other papers, except the Estate Plan, it is known as "Old Place," which name the Factor considers proper.
OS1/32/16/45 Over Gavell Over Gavell Over Gavell Over Gavell Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor Alexander Paterson 028.02 Originally a farm steading, the lands of which were attached to those of "Old Place", It is now occupied by Weavers,
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OS1/32/16/46 Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside Estate Plan Valuation Roll Thomas Frew Factor Peter Leckie, Dykehead 028.02 This was formerly a farm, but, the land having been attached to "Dykehead", it is now occupied by laborers.
OS1/32/16/46 Whin Loan Whin Loan Whin Loan Whin Load Whin Loan Alexander Paterson, Old Place Peter Leckie Thomas Frew, Factor John Dollar, Inchwood 028.02 This is a well known name which applies to the Parish road from its junction with the T.P. [Turn Pike] Road, to the point where it is joined by the Occupation road leading up to "Old Place" The name had its Origin from both sides of the road being covered with furze, previous to the Cultivation of the land.
OS1/32/16/46 Mill Spout Mill Spout Mill Spout Mill Spout Alexander Paterson John Ralston Balcastle Alexander Patrick Balcastle 028.02 A fine waterfall 30 feet high about 10 chains to the South West of "Old Place", A small corn mill at one time stood at the foot of it, on the West side of the Stream, All traces of it (the mill) have long since disappeared,
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OS1/32/16/47 Wham Glen Wham Glen Wham Glen Wham Glen Wham Glen J. Graham, Dykehill J. Dickson, Hunterston A. McFarlane, Roitfair David Keir, Game Keeper Glenside 028.02 A deep, wooded, glen divided by the stream forming the boundary between Kilsyth and Campsie. It extends from the South West corner of the field in the North of this trace to the North end of the plantation on Trace 1.
OS1/32/16/47 [Page] 47 Co [County] Stirling -- Ph [Parish] Kilsyth [Note beside 'Wham Glen'] - "Wham, A wide and flat glen," Jamieson.
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OS1/32/16/49 Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Old Statistical Account Benjamin Taylor, Schoolmaster, Chapelgreen Alexander Paterson Old Place 028.02 A small flat topped eminence to the West of Queenzieburn. The spot can still be marked where the Gallows stood where the sentences of the Barons were carried into effect. "Near Queenzieburn is another eminence called Gallow-hill where their (the Barons') unrelenting sentences were carried into execution" Old Statistical Account.
OS1/32/16/49 Queenzie Cottage Queenzie Cottage Queenzie Cottage Queenzie Cottage Thomas Frew, Factor Robert Bow, Tenant James Patrick, Queenzieburn 028.02 A neat cottage, with garden in front, on the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/49 Queenziemill Queenziemill Queenziemill Queenziemill Thomas Frew Factor James Patrick, Queenzieburn Valuation Roll 028.02 A small farm steading occupied by Mrs Patrick, On the front of the house is a Tablet containing a statement of the money bequeathed for "Chapelgreen school", which, see,
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OS1/32/16/50 Inchwood Inchwood Inchwood Inchwood Inchwood Thomas Frew Factor John Dollar, Smith Estate Plan Valuation Roll 028.02 A superior farm steading the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet]. The name also applies to a new cottage and a smithy on the opposite side of the road.
OS1/32/16/50 Cast Burn Cast Burn Cast Burn Cast Burn Cast Burn Thomas Frew Factor John Dollar, Smith James Patrick, Queenzieburn Alexander Paterson, Old Place, 028.02 A good stream known at its head and for a part of its course as "Corrie Burn" but after it arrives at the Lime Kilns, a little to the north of "Burnhead," it takes the name "Cast Burn" till it joins the Kelvin ½ a mile South of "Netherinch," on Plan 28.11.
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OS1/32/16/51 Queenzie Mill Queenzie Mill Queenzie Mill Queenzie Mill Queenzie Mill Robert Bow, Tenant Thomas Frew, Factor James Patrick, Queenzieburn Valuation Roll 028.02 This was originally a corn mill, It has since been used as a Spade Forge, Spinning Mill, and Print Work, and, owing to the bad success of parties concerned, it has never been permanently employed in the manufacture of any particular article, It is now idle but is shortly intended to be engaged by Robert Bow in the grinding of Coal Dust for the use of foundries.
OS1/32/16/51 Queenzieburn Queenzieburn Queenzieburn Queenzieburn Quinzieburn Quinzieburn Quenzieburn Quenzieburn Quinzieburn Thomas Frew, Factor James Patrick, Farmer Valuation Roll Old Statistical Account, Toll Board Johnson's County Map Estate Plan Ten mile map round Glasgow 028.02 A superior farm house, the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bt [Baronet], near to which is a Toll Bar on the Glasgow and Stirling Road, The only mode of spelling this name now recognised by Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] and his Factor and which appears in the rent rolls is Queenzieburn, which the factor is desirous should Cont'd [Continued] [on page 52]
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OS1/32/16/52 Queenzieburn Queenzieburn 028.02 Contd [Continued] [from page 51] be adopted in this, as well as all other objects bearing the name of Queenzie.
OS1/32/16/52 Gavell Gavell Gavell Gavell Thomas Frew, Factor Alexander Frew, Tenant Valuation Roll 028.02 A new cottage to which are attached a Carpenter's work shop and outhouses.
OS1/32/16/52 Gavell House Gavell House Gavell House Gavell House Thomas Frew, Factor Estate Plan Valuation Roll 028.02 A good mansion house with Offices attached, the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet], and occupied by his Factor Thomas Frew Esqr.
OS1/32/16/52 Gavell Farm Gavell Farm Gavell Farm Gavell Farm Thomas Frew Factor John Prentice Farmer Valuation Roll 028.02 An extensive farmhouse on the North side of "Gavell House" occupied by John Prentice.
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OS1/32/16/53 Chapelgreen School Chapelgreen School Chapelgreen School Chapelgreen School Thomas Frew Factor Benjamin Taylor, Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 028.02 This School is supported by the Parish, with the exception of the interest of a small sum of money bequeathed by John Patrick about 140 years ago, and held by Capt [Captain] Gartshore for the use of the School, On the front of "Queenziemill" is a tablet on which is carved the following: "John Patrick Merchant bequithed for the use of this School £60.0.0. He died at London. Anno 1720 Aged 58 years" "In the Western Barony at a place still called "Chapelgreen" there was anciently a Chapel" Old Statistical Account The site of this Chapel cannot now be pointed out as the oldest inhabitants of the district state that, though aware of one having existed there, they have no recollection of any remains to mark its whereabouts, The same may be said of a Tumulus, which is also mentioned in the Old Statistical Account, "Near a place called "Chapelgreen" in which an Urn and Ashes were found."
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OS1/32/16/54 Queenzie Burn Queenzie Burn Queenzie Burn Queenzie Burn Queenzie Burn Thomas Frew Factor James Patrick, Farmer Alexander Paterson Old Place John Dollar, Inchwood 028.02 A good burn which bears the name from the junction of two streams at the North of this trace, till it falls into the Kelvin at the point where that stream again becomes the Parish boundary on Trace 3. 028.15
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OS1/32/16/55 Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Revd [Reverend] J. Anderson Thomas Frew Factor John Ralston Balcastle Patrick Yuill Kilsyth New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] 028.12 "There are remains of two Pictish Forts in this parish, corresponding to the two more conspicuous Roman Forts at Westerwood and Bar-hill, viz. Conneypark* and Balcastle; the latter very distinct and interesting, being one of the most regular of such forts in Scotland, and rising regularly on all sides at an angle of 45 degrees New Statistical Account. This "Fort" is situated a little to the South of "Balcastle" and is, in every respect, perfectly entire. It is nearly of a circular shape, its greatest diameter being 120 feet and its smallest 100, Its South side is the strongest, being naturally defended by a very steep slope, improved by the hands of those who erected it, On the North and West sides it is altogether artificial and rises about 20 feet above the Surface of the ground, The top is perfectly flat and level, and is covered with corn, that part being arable, Its south side is covered with Broom and a few trees. It has never been tampered with by the farmers and is consequently in a complete state of preservation. It is believed to have been erected by the Picts but its origin is wrapt in obscurity.
OS1/32/16/55 Cat Craig Cat Craig Cat Craig Cat Craig Cat Craig John Ralston, Balcastle Alexander Patrick Balcastle David Marshall Balcastle Alexander Paterson, Old Place 028.12 A small whinstone rock, well known by this name, a little South of the "Fort," The word Cat or Cath in the Gaelic signifying a battle, it is very propable that this rock is in some manner connected with it,
OS1/32/16/55 [Page] 55 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish [Note beside 'Fort'] - * The "fort" supposed to be situated at Conneypark, could not be found by the Examiner. [Initialled] R.H.
OS1/32/16/56 Arnbrae Arnbrae Arnbrae Arnbrae Arnbrae Arnbrae Aranbrae Aranbrae New Statistical Account James Clelland, Arnbrae John Ralston, Balcastle Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth Thomas Frew Factor Estate Plan Valuation Roll 028.12 "There is an old house in the hamlet of Arnbrae, a mile to the Westward of Kilsyth in which a room is still shown where Cromwell slept a night, and part of the table he used is preserved in an adjoining farmhouse." New Statistical Account. This name applies to a farmhouse as well as to the small hamlet mentioned above, all the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] The house, which is the only old one in the place, where Cromwell slept, is shown on the trace by being crossed, The table which he used, which was a rough deal table, was removed from the farmhouse, by one of the former Factor's for the Estate, several years ago,
OS1/32/16/56 Castlegray Castlegray Castlegray Castlegray John Ralston, Balcastle James Patrick Balcastle Samuel Hay Smithyhill 028.12 A poor cottage occupied by laborers
OS1/32/16/56 Smithyhill Smithyhill Smithyhill Smithyhill Samuel Hay, Farmer Patrick Yuill. Estate Plan. 028.12 A small farm steading, occupied by Samuel Hay, on the Estate of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/32/16/56 Dumbreck Dumbreck Dumbreck Dumbreck Estate Plan George Pender, Farmer Thomas Frew Factor 028.12 A superior farm house the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/32/16/57 Rig Glen Rig Glen Rig Glen Rig Glen George Pender, Dumbreck John Ralston, Balcastle Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 028.12 A deep glen, covered with wood and through which a burn runs, near the farm of Smithyhill
OS1/32/16/57 Balmalloch Balmalloch Balmalloch Balmalloch Balmalloch Balmalloch Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll James Frew Farmer Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor 028.12 A superior farm house the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/32/16/57 Gateside Gateside Gateside Gateside James Frew Michael Brown Thomas Frew Factor 028.12 A small cottage on the farm of Balmalloch.
OS1/32/16/57 Garrel Mill (corn) Garrel Mill (corn) Garrel Mill (corn) Garrel Mill (corn) Garrel Mill (corn) Valuation Roll David Hay, Miller Patrick Yuill Thomas Frew Factor 028.12 A mill driven by water for grinding oats and barley, Attached to it is a small saw-mill for farm purposes.
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OS1/32/16/58 Duntreath Arms Inn Duntreath Arms Inn Duntreath Arms Inn Duntreath Arms Inn Duntreath Arms Inn Duntreath Arms Inn Sign Board Valuation Roll Mrs Meikle, Tenant Patrick Yuill Estate Plan 028.12 This is the principal Inn attached to the village of Kilsyth, During the Coaching days its business was immense, It has extensive stabling attached and is very commodious,
OS1/32/16/58 Parkburn House Parkburn House Parkburn House Parkburn House Valuation Roll Dr [Doctor] Fraser Patrick Yuill 028.12 A good dwelling house the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] and occupied by Dr [Doctor] Fraser.
OS1/32/16/58 Ebroch Burn Ebroch Burn Ebroch Burn Ebroch Burn Ebroch Burn Ebroch Burn Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] New Statistical Account Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill William Chalmers 028.12 A good stream rising at the North of "Brockieside", which at that point and till it reaches the Stirling and Glasgow Road, bears the name "Colzium Burn," when it changes to "Ebroch" till it falls into the Garrel Burn at the "Burn Green" in the village of Kilsyth, The word Moniabrugh, the original name of the parish, was derived from this stream, The site of the Ancient church, which stood near where the stream changes its name, Cannot now be pointed out,
OS1/32/16/58 [Page] 58 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Ph [Parish] [Note beside 'Ebroch Burn'] - "Eabrach, (G) [Gaelic], miry.
OS1/32/16/59 Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Johnston's County Map Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Post Mark Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson 028.12 "The original village ran along the Garrel at a time, of course, when that stream was not diverted towards its present reservoir receptacle, and it then bore the name of Monaebrugh. But about the year 1665 an entirely new town was built on a small rising ground called the Moat Hill, and took the name Kilsyth from the title of the proprietor, - Fairs are held in March, May, August, and November, - Kilsyth is a Burgh of Barony erected by a Charter from George IV. dated 7th August 1826," Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland. The village of Kilsyth covers an area of about 100 Acres, and is cheifly occupied by handloom weavers, The oldest portion of the Village is very irregularly built, The South West part having been built about 30 years ago is more regular. Those parts are generally known as the Old and New Town to distinguish them from each other, There are other parts of the village known by seperate names, but such names not being proper are not recomended to be adopted, as the whole is known under the name of the village, There is only one Street corner ticketed (Charles Street) Those given on the trace are well known and recognised by all, The whole village is lighted with gas, It contains a Parish Church, a Free Church, a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, an Independent [Continued on page 60]
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OS1/32/16/60 Kilsyth Kilsyth Contd [Continued] Cont'd [Continued from page 59] Chapel, and a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel; a parish School, a Free School, and a Girls' School, Branch Offices of the National Bank of Scotland and City of Glasgow Bank, It also contains an Inn and ten Public Houses, two Smithies, a Post Office, and two handloom Weaving Factories, Except the Parish road which runs through the village, the streets are kept up by the Feuars themselves.
OS1/32/16/60 Victoria Cottage Victoria Cottage Victoria Cottage Victoria Cottage Valuation Roll Mrs Storry, Proprietress Patrick Yuill 028.12 A superior dwelling house occupied by the owner Mrs Storry.
OS1/32/16/60 Meadow Well Meadow Well Meadow Well Meadow Well Meadow Well Patrick Yuill Samuel Dickson Smith Hamilton Brown Coalmaster James Ferguson, Gas Work 028.12 A fine well of pure water West of the Gas Work, and carried out by means of a spout.
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OS1/32/16/61 Independent Chapel Independent Chapel Independent Chapel Independent Chapel Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson James Henderson Patrick Yuill 028.12 A good building erected 10 years ago, and capable of accomodating 500 Sitters, the property of the Members of the Chapel.
OS1/32/16/61 U.P. Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill James Henderson 028.12 An old though substantial building erected in 1770, It has 600 sittings, and is the property of the United Presbyterian body.
OS1/32/16/61 Manse Manse Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill James Henderson 028.12 A plain but good dwelling house occupied by the Minister of the above, (Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson)
OS1/32/16/61 Free Church Free Church Free Church Free Church Rev [Reverend] Robert Black John F. Walker, Schoolmaster Patrick Yuill 028.12 A fine building the property of the Members of the Free Church, It was built in 1843 and holds 520 Sitters,
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OS1/32/16/62 Manse Manse Manse Manse Rev [Reverend] Robert Black John F. Walker Patrick Yuill 028.12 An elegant dwelling house occupied by the Rev. [Reverend] Robert Black, Minister of the Free Church.
OS1/32/16/62 School School Rev [Reverend] Robert Black John F. Walker Patrick Yuill 028.12 A good School house in connection with the Free Church, Attached to it is the house of John F. Walker School Master,
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OS1/32/16/63 Bank (National Bank of Scotland) National Bank of Scotland (Branch Office) National Bank of Scotland (Branch Office) Sign Board Thomas Whitelaw Agent Patrick Yuill 028.12 A branch office of the National Bank of Scotland open for business on Tuesdays and Fridays, It is situated to the East of the Gas Work,
OS1/32/16/63 Market Place Market Place Market Place Market Place Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill William Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A small square in the centre of the village, where articles are occasionally exposed for sale.
OS1/32/16/63 Bank (City of Glasgow Bank) City of Glasgow Bank (Branch Office) City of Glasgow Bank (Branch Office) Window Blinds Patrick Yuill W. Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A branch Office of the City of Glasgow Bank, like the above open two days in the week.
OS1/32/16/63 Charles Street Charles Street Charles Street Charles Street Charles Street Corner Ticket Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill Samuel Dickson (Smith) 028.12 A fine regularly built street leading from the T.P. [Turn Pike] Road to the "Garrel Burn".
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OS1/32/16/64 Handloom Factory Handloom Factory Handloom Factory Handloom Factory William Whyte, Manufacturer Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill 028.12 A manufactory, a little to the West of the "Wesleyan Methodist Chapel" employed in the manufacture of Lappet Shawls. It has been in operation nearly 10 years, employs 28 hands and is considered permanent.
OS1/32/16/64 Handloom Factory Handloom Factory William Whyte, Manufacturer Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill 028.12 A little to the South East of the Methodist Chapel, employing 21 hands, also for Lappet Shawls and has been kept going by the same manufacturer as the above for 12 years.
OS1/32/16/64 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Rev [Reverend] J. Barrowcloth William Whyte, one of the Trustees Patrick Yuill 028.12 A fine building erected in 1840, contains 350 Sittings, and is the property of the body of Wesleyan Methodists.
OS1/32/16/64 West Port West Port West Port West Port Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill W. Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A well known name applied to both sides of the lane leading from, the Office of the City of Glasgow Bank to the street which leads to the Free Church.
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OS1/32/16/65 Girls School Girls' School Girls' School Girls' School Miss Dickson, Teacher Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill 028.12 A good building erected at the expense of Lady Edmonstone in 1845 to be used exclusively for female children, It is now allowed a small sum from Government towards the main tenance of the teacher.
OS1/32/16/65 Garrelgarden Garrelgarden Garrelgarden Garrelgarden Garrelgarden Valuation Roll James Corbet, Farmer Thomas Frew Factor Patrick Yuill 028.12 A good farmhouse the property of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/65 Burnbank Cottage Burnbank Cottage Burnbank Cottage Burnbank Cottage Burnbank Cottage John Comrie, Proprietor Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill William Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A neat cottage recently built occupied by the proprietor.
OS1/32/16/65 Garrelpark Cottage Garrelpark Cottage Garrelpark Cottage Garrelpark Cottage Mrs Kennedy, Proprietress Patrick Yuill William Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A cottage similar to the above occupied by the proprietress
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OS1/32/16/66 Burn Green Burn Green Burn Green Burn Green Burn Green New Statistical Account Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill William Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A space of ground between the Garrel and Ebroch Burns, where the villagers enjoy the privilege of drying and bleaching clothes granted them by Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/66 School School (Parish) School (Parish) School (Parish) James Henderson, Teacher Patrick Yuill Valuation Roll 028.12 A large and elegant School built in 1837 the property of the Heritors of the Parish.
OS1/32/16/66 High Craigends High Craigends High Craigends High Craigends High Craigends Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson William Chalmers, Postmaster 028.12 This name applies to the row of houses on the North side of the public road
OS1/32/16/66 Low Craigends Low Craigends Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson William Chalmers, Postmaster 028.12 Applies to the row of houses on the North Side of the Parish road, This name and the above are so called because of the Cropping rocks in their vicinity,
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OS1/32/16/67 Mansion House Mansion House Mansion House Mansion House Mansion House Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill New Statistical Account 028.12 This house on the authority of Sir A. Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] was built by William Livingstone, 1st Viscount Kilsyth, about the time of the Restoration of Charles 2nd (1660) and was occupied by that family till William, 3rd Viscount Kilsyth, fled to Flanders, after the failure of the Rebellion of 1715. It has since that period been occupied by poor families and is now a fine building though much blackened by time and neglect, It was only intended as a mansion house and not as a place of strength, The walls are not thicker than an ordinary dwelling house, In one of the rooms Prince Charles Edward Stuart spent a night, The front of the house looks to the East and the Steps still remain, The door is very strong, being studded with iron hobnails and over the door is a small square peice of Ornamental work but bearing neither inscription nor Armorial bearings, It is comprised in two Storeys besides Attics. The extent of the Old building is shown on trace by being crossed with red.
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OS1/32/16/68 Gas Works Gas Work Gas Work Gas Work James Ferguson, Manager Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill 028.12 An extensive Gas Work, erected 20 years ago, which supplies the village with gas, The smaller gasometer, which contains 5200 cubic feet, having been found insufficient for the supply, another was erected which contains 15000, and both are now in use.
OS1/32/16/68 Back Brae Back Brae Back Brae Back Brae Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill William Chalmers Postmaster 028.12 A well known name applying to the whole of the houses, from the one extremity of the slope, on the West of the trace, to the other,
OS1/32/16/68 Church Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Valuation Roll Rev [Reverend] Alexander Hill Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt [Baronet] James Henderson, Schoolmaster New Statistical Account 028.12 A fine building erected in 1815, capable of holding 600, On the South West end is a quadrangular tower with a pinnacle on each corner, and a clockface on each side, The former church stood in the Church yard about a quarter of a mile south off this,
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OS1/32/16/69 Dock Water Dock Water Dock Water Dock Water George Pender, Farmer James Frew, Balmalloch John Ralston, Balcastle 028.12 A sluggish drain cut through the Meadow (now Arable) from the side of the T.P. [Turn Pike] Road on the West of Kilsyth to the Kelvin on 28.16 Trace 1.
OS1/32/16/69 Barn Barn Barn Barn Barn Johnstons' County Map Valuation Roll Alexander Cullen Farmer Estate Plan 028.12 A good farmhouse on the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/69 Manse Manse (Parish) Manse (Parish) Manse (Parish) Rev [Reverend] Alexander Hill James Henderson S. [School] Master Valuation Roll 028.12 A good dwelling house with Offices and garden attached the property of the Heritors of the Parish and occupied by the Rev [Reverend] Alexander Hill Ph [Parish] Minister,
OS1/32/16/69 Kelvinbank Kelvinbank Kelvinbank Kelvinbank Kelvin Bank Miss Paton, Proprietress Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill Estate Plan (Kilsyth) 028.12 A superior dwelling house the property of the Occupier Miss Paton,
OS1/32/16/69 [Page] 69 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/70 Bogside Bogside Bogside Bogside Bogside Valuation Roll William Rankine, Proprietor Patrick Yuill Estate Plan (Kilsyth) 028.12 A superior farm steading the property of the farmer William Rankine.
OS1/32/16/70 Wellshot Wellshot Wellshot Wellshot Wellshot Wellshot Valuation Roll Robert Watson, Farmer Fullarton's Gazetteer Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor 028.12 A good farm steading the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet]. About 15 chains to the South East of this house is a spring of delicious water, which is mentioned in Fullarton's Gazetteer as a spring "whose Corrupt name seems to point at St Talarican for its patron". Sir Archibald Edmonstone states that this is merely assumed and there is no data from which to settle upon it the name of that Saint, It is mentioned in the Statistical Account, as a spring of pure water, without suggesting any name,
OS1/32/16/70 [Page] 70 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Ph [Parish]
OS1/32/16/71 Vault Vault Vault Vault Vault Vault Sir A. Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Tablet on Vault Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson 028.12 This is situated near the Manse and was the burying place of the Livingstones in the 16th &17th Centuries, Previous to the year 1815 the Parish Church stood over it and when that was removed the vault was in the open Churchyard, uncovered, except with flagstones, In 1850 the proprietor caused to be erected a small building over it and caused an account of it to be carved on the front, There have been no interments in it since the family of Kilsyth became extinct, the present proprietor's burying place being at Duntreath. The following is the inscription: "Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Jean Cochrane, Viscountess of Dundee, Wife of The Honourable William Livingstone of Kilsyth, and of their infant son. Their deaths were caused by the falling in of a house, composed of turf, in Holland, Mr Livingstone was with difficulty extricated the Lady, her child, and the nurse were killed, This occurred in the Month of October MDCXCV [1695]. In MDCCXCV [1795] the vault over which the Church at that time stood having been accidentally opened, the bodies of Lady Dundee and her son, which had been embalmed in Holland, were found in a remarkable state of preservation, After being for some time exposed to view the vault [Continued on page 72]
OS1/32/16/71 [Page] 71 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/72 Vault Vault Contd [Continued] [Continued from page 71] was closed, The Lady was the daughter of William, Lord Cochrane who predeceased his father, William 1st Earl of Dundonald, She married first John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount of Dundee who was killed at the Battle of Killiekrankie MDCLXXXIX [1689] and secondly William Livingstone, who succeeded his brother as 3rd Viscount Kilsyth, in MDCCVI [1706], Lord Kilsyth married secondly. Barbara daughter of MacDougal of Makerston, but dying under attainder at Rome in MDCCXXXIII [1733] without surviving issue this noble family became extinct This Stone was erected By Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath Baronet MDCCCL [1850]
OS1/32/16/72 Auchinstarry Quarry Auchinstarry Quarry (Whinstone) Auchinstarry Quarry (Whinstone) Auchinstarry Quarry (Whinstone) Auchinsterry Quarry Valuation Roll Patrick Yuill Alexander Cullen Barr Estate Plan 028.12 An extensive Whinstone Quarry on the farm of Barr, wrought by Robert McCallum, Contractor, Glasgow, The rock is perpendicular and of great height. The spelling of this should be ruled by Auchinstarry in Cumbernauld Parish,
OS1/32/16/72 [Page] 72 Co. [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/73 Wood Burn Wood Burn Wood Burn Wood Burn Wood Burn Wood Burn James Patrick, Queenzieburn John Dollar, Inchwood Alexander Paterson, Old Place J. Graham, Dykehill David Keir, Gamekeeper Glenside 028.15 A good stream rising off the "Campsie Hills" and, flowing for a considerable distance in Campsie Parish, is joined by the stream forming the boundary between Campsie & Kilsyth about 2 chains North of the Glasgow Road, It then for a short distance forms the boundary of the parishes and entering Kilsyth Parish falls into the "Cast Burn" ¼ of a mile South West of Netherinch. The name extends, in this Parish, from 2 chains North of the Glasgow Road to its junction with the Cast B. [Burn]
OS1/32/16/73 [Page] 73 Co [County] Stirling -- Ph [Parish] Kilsyth
OS1/32/16/74 Netherinch Netherinch Netherinch Netherinch Netherinch Estate Plan Thomas Frew, Factor Valuation Roll Malcolm Scott, Farmer 028.15 A superior farm steading the property of Sir Achibald Edmonstone, Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/74 Inchterf Inchterf Inchterf Inchterf Inchterf Inchterf Thomas Inglis Plan of Farm Thomas Frew, Gavell House Valuation Roll Estate Plan (Kilsyth) 028.15 A good farm steading the property of Andrew Waters, Fintry, and occupied by Mrs Inglis. The large moss on the farm is not known by any proper name.
OS1/32/16/74 River Kelvin Kelvin Water River Kelvin See name sheets of Cadder Parish, Lanarkshire, and of the City of Glasgow See Plans of adjoining Parish, 028.15 [See name sheets of Cadder Parish, Lanarkshire, and of the City of Glasgow See Plans of adjoining Parish,]
OS1/32/16/74 [Page] 74 Co [County] Stirling -- Ph [Parish] Kilsyth [Note beside 'Netherinch'] - "Inch, inche, An island, generally one of Small size. " Jamieson
OS1/32/16/75 Bardowie Bardowie (In Ruin) Bardowie (In Ruin) Bardowie (In Ruin) Johnston's Co [County] Map John Stirling, Berryhill William Caddell Esqr 029.01 The ruins of a roadside Public House on the property of William Caddell Esqr. It has not been occupied for 10 years.
OS1/32/16/75 Katie Fristy Well Katie Fristy Well Katie Fristy Well Katie Fristy Well Katie Fristy Well Katie Fristy Well Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart [Baronet] John Stirling William Chalmers, Postmaster William Caddell Esqr 029.01 A strong spring of pure water issuing from a rock near the ruin of Bardowie, The name is well known to all and is supposed to be derived from the name of a person who, at a very remote period, kept the Public House there.
OS1/32/16/75 Berryhill Berryhill Berryhill Berryhill Berryhill John Wilson Esqr, Proprietor John Stirling Farmer Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll 029.01 A good farm steading the property of John Wilson Esqr Bannockburn.
OS1/32/16/75 [Page] 75 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/76 Drumnessie Drumnessie Drumnessie Drumnessie Drumnessie Valuation Roll Thomas Stirling, Farmer William Caddell Esqr Estate Plan (Carron Co's [Company's]) 029.01 A good farm steading the property of William Caddell Esqr Carron Park.
OS1/32/16/76 Slacks Slacks Slacks Slacks Slacks Johnston's Co [County] Map Thomas Stirling William Caddell Esqr Estate Plan (Carron Co's [Company's]) 029.01 The property of William Caddell Esqr. It was originally a farmhouse but the land having been joined to "Drumnessie" it is now occupied by work people.
OS1/32/16/76 Glenhead Glenhead Glenhead Glenhead Glenhead Glenhead Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Donald Cameron, Farmer William Caddell Esqr. Estate Plan (Carron Co's [Company's]) 029.01 An inferior farm steading on the same property as the above.
OS1/32/16/76 [Page] 76 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/77 Banton Burn Banton Burn Banton Burn Banton Burn Banton Burn Banton Burn Estate Plan, Kilsyth Thomas Nairn, Schoolmaster Thomas Stirling, Drumnessie John Stirling, Berryhill William Caddell Esqr, Carron Park 029.01 A good stream rising at the foot of "Hunt Hill," and proceeding in an Easterly direction passes the West end of Banton village, and falls into "Townhead Reservoir".
OS1/32/16/77 [Page] 77 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
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OS1/32/16/79 Craigdouffie Craigdouffie Craigdouffie Craigdouffie Craigdouffie William Dawson, Carron Co's [Company's] Manager, John Campbell, Clerk to C. Co. [Carron Company] David Bennie, Farmer Carron Co's [Company's] Estate Plan 029.02 A small farm steading the property of the Carron Company of Carron.
OS1/32/16/79 Sickle Mill Sickle Mill Sickle Mill Sickle Mill Sickle Mill William Caddell Esqr, Proprietor William Dawson David Paterson Estate Plan 029.02 A small manufactory driven by water and employing 10 hands in the grinding of reaping hooks. It is of long standing having been in operation for 80 years.
OS1/32/16/79 Boon the mire Boon the mire Boon the mire Boon the mire William Dawson John Campbell Estate Plan 029.02 A good farm steading the property of Carron Company, It is written on the Estate Plan in three words,
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OS1/32/16/80 Banton Banton Banton Banton Banton Banton Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Estate Plan William Caddell Esqr. of Carron Park William Dawson, Carron Co's [Company's] Manager 029.02 A small village on the properties of William Cadell Esqr and the Carron Company, It is principally occupied by Miners and weavers. Reaping hooks are manufactured here to a considerable extent. The working of Ironstone was carried on to a great extent here, by the Carron Company, 40 years ago.
OS1/32/16/80 Banton Mains Banton Mains Banton Mains Banton Mains William Cadell Esqr William Dawson John McPherson, Farmer 029.02 A small farm steading the property of William Caddell Esqr of Carron Park, Falkirk.
OS1/32/16/80 Tomfin Tomfin Tomfin Tomfin Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll William Walker, Farmer 029.02 A good farm steading the property of John Barr Esq, Shipbuilder, Ardrossan
OS1/32/16/80 [Page] 80 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/81 Brockieside Brockieside Brockieside Brockieside Brockieside Johnston's Co [County] Map Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor James Waddell, Farmer 029.05 A small farm steading on the Estate of Kilsyth.
OS1/32/16/81 Colzium Burn Colzium Burn Colzium Burn Colzium Burn Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt. [Baronet] Thomas Frew Factor Alexander Paterson, Old Place 029.05 A good stream rising North of Brockieside, which passes through the romantic glen at "Colzium House" and proceeds till it crosses the Stirling Road when it changes its name to "Ebroch Burn" which falls into the "Garrel" at the "Burn Green" in the village of Kilsyth.
OS1/32/16/81 Baggage Knowe Baggage Knowe Baggage Knowe Baggage Knowe New Statistical Account Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Alexander Paterson, Old Place 029.05 A small wooded Knoll where the Marquis of Montrose placed the baggage of his Army, on the night preceding the "Battle of Kilsyth".
OS1/32/16/81 [Page] 81 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/82 Slaughter Howe Slaughter Howe Slaughter Howe Slaughter Howe New Statistical Account John Bow, Auchinrivoch Peter Marshall, Craighead 029.05 A hollow of ¼ mile long between two rising grounds, so named from a great number of dead having been found after the Battle of Kilsyth.
OS1/32/16/82 Drum Burn Drum Burn New Statistical Account John Bow, Auchinrivoch Peter Marshall, Craighead 029.05 A small stream rising on the farm of "Riskend" and falling into a larger stream near "Wester Auchinrivoch," This also got its name after the battle, but what relation it had to drums is not known, It was derived from the beating drum and not from the Scotch word, Drum, a ridge.
OS1/32/16/82 Auchinrivoch Auchinrivoch Auchinrivoch Auchinrivoch Auchinrivoch Auchinrivoch Estate Plan, Kilsyth David Young Farmer John Bow Valuation Roll John Wilson Esqr Proprietor 029.05 A good farm steading the property of John Wilson Esqr Bannockburn.
OS1/32/16/82 [Page] 82 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/83 Wester Auchinrivoch Wester Auchinrivoch Wester Auchinrivoch Wester Auchinrivoch John Bow, Proprietor Estate Plan, Kilsyth Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 029.05 A good farm steading, with Offices and Orchard attached. The property of the farmer John Bow. The family vault of the proprietor is adjacent to this.
OS1/32/16/83 Auchinvalley Auchinvalley Auchinvalley Auchinvalley John Wilson Esq, Proprietor John Bow John McLaren, Farmer 029.05 A good farm steading the property of John Wilson Esqr Bannockburn.
OS1/32/16/83 Takmadoon Road Takmadoon Road Takmadoon Road Takmadoon Road Takmadoon Road Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] New Statistical Account James Wallace, Coalmaster Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 029.05 This name is applied to the parish road which passes from the village of Kilsyth, over the hills, till it joins the T.P. [Turn Pike] road leading to Stirling, at "Carron Bridge". The Statistical Account supposes this word to be a corruption of Touchmadam. Sir A. Edmonstone also supposes it to be a corruption, but said there was not sufficient ground to alter the name as it stood,
OS1/32/16/83 [Page] 83 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/84 Riskend Riskend Riskend Riskend Riskend Estate Plan Thomas Frew. Factor Valuation Roll Johnston's Co. [County] Map 029.05 A good farm house on the Estate of Kilsyth,
OS1/32/16/84 Colzium House Colzium House Colzium House Colzium House Colzium House Colzium House Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt. [Baronet] Thomas Frew, Factor Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Johnston's Co. [County] Map Valuation Roll 029.05 A superior mansion house of modern erection with extensive pleasure grounds kept in fine order, Offices are adjacent to the house, It is occupied by Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath, Bart [Baronet].
OS1/32/16/84 Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bt. [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Townhead Estate Plan 029.05 An artificial lade carrying the water of the "Garrel" from "Garrel Mill" through the Demesne of Colzium to "Townhead Reservoir," for the purpose of supplying the "Forth and Clyde Canal," It is the property of the Canal Company.
OS1/32/16/84 [Page] 84 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/85 Site of Encampment of the Marquis of Montrose A.D. 1645 Site of Encampment of the Marquis of Montrose, A.D. 1645 Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth New Statistical Account 029.05 On the day preceding the Battle of Kilsyth, the Marquis of Montrose brought his army by "the Takmadoon Road" from Stirling, and leaving the baggage on a small knoll to his left, took up his position on the rising ground above Colzium and there encamped for the night. About 70 years ago the marks were quite visible but nothing now remains to mark the spot but a few scattered rocks and furze. [List of Names as written on the Plan] The battle being recorded, the place where one of the parties rested the previous night is not material. [Initialled] J.B. Major
OS1/32/16/85 Colzium Castle Colzium Castle (Remains of) Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth New Statistical Account 029.05 The only part of this Castle which remains is a fragment of a very strong wall 53 feet long, 5½ feet in width and about 10 feet in height, at the highest part, It is situated on the East side of the garden of "Colzium House" overlooking the House itself, and the glen, The remaining portion of it stood where the garden now is, and the ground on which the modern house stands was at that time an orchard, The date of its erection is not known, but it was occupied by the Livingstones at the same time as they held Kilsyth Castle, It (Colzium C. [Castle]) was [Continued on page 86]
OS1/32/16/85 [Page] 85 Co [County] Stirling -- Parish Kilsyth
OS1/32/16/86 Colzium Castle Remains of 029.05 Cont'd [Continued] [From page 85] their principal residence being stronger and more extensive than the other, More than this cannot be ascertained as tradition is silent regarding its history.
OS1/32/16/86 Townhead Reservoir Townhead Reservoir Townhead Reservoir Townhead Reservoir Townhead Reservoir Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Dr [Doctor] Marshall Townhead Patrick Yuill Kilsyth New Statistical Account 029.05 An artificial Reservoir constructed by the Forth & Clyde Canal Company in 1778, to contain a supply of water to feed their Canal, It covers about 70 acres of land and is fed on the East by the "Banton Burn" and on the West by an artificial lade which carries into it nearly all the water of the Garrel, The water flows from the South by means of a lade partly artificial which carries the water into their Canal at Craigmarloch Bridge. There are two islands in this reservoir both covered with wood and one bearing a name.
OS1/32/16/86 [Page] 86 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/87 Speirs Island Speirs Island Speirs Island Speirs Island Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Townhead Patrick Yuill Stone On Island 029.05 A small artificial island, covered with wood, in the "Townhead Reservoir. On the island is a stone bearing its name, and the date 1780, when it was made.
OS1/32/16/87 Craighead Craighead Craighead Craighead Dr [Doctor] Marshall Peter Marshall Proprietor Valuation Roll 029.05 A small cottage with Offices and a portion of land attached the property of the occupier P. Marshall, Near to this is a mill belonging to the same person, It is now idle, was last engaged grinding Roman Cement, but is shortly to be made a reaping-hook manufactory.
OS1/32/16/87 Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse Burnhouse Dr [Doctor] Marshall Peter Marshall John Rennie, Farmer 029.05 A small dwelling house at one time a farm but now joined to "Currymire"
OS1/32/16/87 [Page] 87 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/88 Site of Battle Site of Battle &c. Site of Battle &c. Site of Battle &c. Site of Battle &c. Site of Battle &c. Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] New Statistical Account "Brief Notices of Kilsyth" Rev [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill 029.05 On the night of the 14th Augt [August] 1645 James Graham Marquis of Montrose marched his army by the Hill Road from Stirling and encamped for the night on the rising ground above Colzium. On the morning of the 15th the Covenanters under General Baillie came along the line of the present Turnpike road and proceeded to attack the Royalist army in the position they had chosen, The account of the Battle is as follows: "The officers of the Covenanters acted as independent Commanders, remaining at or quitting the stations to which they were directed as they judged most convenient, The consequence was inevitable. The enemy under the sole direction of Montrose, who soon perceived their confusion, and, before they had arrived on the ground, attacked them with impetuosity. The charge was successful, The horse were driven back on the foot, and the disorder became at once general and irremediable, No quarter was given, and the historian of Montrose's wars relates that 6000 were put to the sword." Brief Notices of Kilsyth. "The most memorable event in the civil history of the parish is the Battle of Kilsyth fought in 1645 betwixt General Baillie and Montrose, and which proved so disastrous to the Covenanters, The site of the battle is not very visible to the eye, It is in the valley rough and stony below Riskend farm, the greater part covered with the reservoir" New Statistical Account. Sir Archibald Edmonstone, who pointed out the site, states that the foot of Montrose's Army fought nearly naked, and the Cavalry with bared arms and without coats. [List of Names as written on the Plan] - Site of Battle betwixt the Covenanters under General Baillie, and the Royalists under the Marquis of Montrose. (15 August. 1645.) [Note beside 'Site of Battle'] - "But by far the most interesting antiquities, or antiquarian reminiscences, are those connected with the Battle of Kilsyth, the most disastrous in which the Covenanters acted a part, and at once the most sanguinary and the most victorious, whence the gallant but utterly mistaken Montrose plucked wreaths of blood-soaked garments in lieu of green laurel. This battle was fought on the 15th August, 1645. The scene of action was the district immediately around the hollow which now contains the artificial lake or reservoir of the Forth and Clyde Canal, a field so broken and irregular, that, did not tradition and history concur in identifying it, few persons could believe it to have been the arena of any Military operation." Fullarton's Gazetteer.
OS1/32/16/88 [Page] 88 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/89 Powerloom Factory Powerloom Weaving Factory Powerloom Weaving Factory Powerloom Weaving Factory Powerloom Weaving Factory J & P. Wilson. Proprietors Valuation Roll Invoice Heads Peter Marshall 029.05 A large manufactory driven by steam, employing 80 hands, all women, for the manufacturer of Lappets for window curtains, and for foreign wear, It has been in operation 12 years.
OS1/32/16/89 Craigs Craigs Craigs Craigs Dr [Doctor] Marshall Peter Marshall Valuation Roll 029.05 Two poor dwelling houses, occupied by weavers, the property of Dr [Doctor] Marshall of Townhead.
OS1/32/16/89 [Page] 89 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
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OS1/32/16/91 Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside Meadowside William Dawson, Carron Co's [Company's] Manager Robert Taylor Farmer Johnston's Co [County] Map Estate Plan 029.06 A good farm steading; the property of the Carron Company
OS1/32/16/91 Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Thomas Main, Schoolmaster John Nesbit, Engine William Dawson William Caddell Esqr, Proprietor, 029.06 A row of Miners' houses on the property of William Caddell Esqr of Carron Park.
OS1/32/16/91 Mailings Mailings Mailings Mailings John Nesbit, Engine Thomas Main William Dawson 029.06 A row of Miners' houses on the property of the Carron Company
OS1/32/16/91 Valleybank Valleybank Valleybank Valleybank Thomas Main Valuation Roll William Caddell Esqr 029.06 A good farm steading the property of John Wilson Esqr Bantaskine.
OS1/32/16/91 [Page] 91 Co [County] Stirling -- Parish Kilsyth [Note beside 'Mailings'] - "Mailin, mailing, maling, a rented farm." Jamieson
OS1/32/16/92 Low Banton Low Banton Low Banton Low Banton Auchinmuly Auchinmully Banton William Caddell Esqr Proprietor Thomas Main Schoolmaster Valuation Roll Johnston's Co [County] Map Carron Co's [Company's] Mineral Plan British Postal Guide 029.06 A small village, occupied by Weavers and other workmen, principally the property of William Caddell Esqr, it contains a good schoolhouse and there is a Chapel of Ease a little to the South of the village, It also contains a Post Office, and a little to the West is an extensive Powerloom Factory for the manufacture of Lappets. Auchinmully was the original name of the village but is now better known as Low Banton.
OS1/32/16/92 School School School School Rev [Reverend] J. Hendry Thomas Main Schoolmaster William Caddell Esqr 029.06 A good School house erected in 1837, but the School has been in existence since 1771, The Parish Contributes £12- yearly towards the maintainance of the Schoolmaster, the remainder of whose salary is made up by Subscriptions from private individuals.
OS1/32/16/92 [Page] 92 Co [County] Stirling -- Parish of Kilsyth
OS1/32/16/93 Tomrawer Tomrawer (In ruins) Tomrawer (In ruins) Tomrawer (In ruins) Tomrawer (In ruins) Johnston's Co [County] Map New Statistical Account William Caddell Esqr William Dawson Carron Co's [Company's] Manger 029.06 The ruined walls of a farm house the property of the Carron Co. [Company]. It has not been occupied for 10 years. It was originally the dwelling house of the proprietor of the Estate of Tomrawer but has been the property of Carron Co. [Company] for 40 years.
OS1/32/16/93 Orchard Orchard Orchard Orchard Johnston's Co.[County] Map Valuation Roll John Miller Proprietor 029.06 A good dwelling house occupied by the proprietor John Miller. There are Offices and a portion of land attached, On the North East Corner of the offices there is a square stone bearing the arms of the Montrose family and the date 1585, It is much older than any part of the house.
OS1/32/16/93 [Page] 93 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/94 Auchencloch Auchencloch Auchencloch Auchencloch John Barr Esqr Proprietor John Miller, Orchard Valuation Roll 029.06 A small hamlet the property of Mr Barr, Coalmaster and occupied by workmen employed at his adjoining pits. The Authorities quoted adhere to this mode of spelling the name. [Initialled] R.H.]
OS1/32/16/94 Church Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Rev [Reverend] J. Hendry Thomas Main Schoolmaster William Caddell Esqr Estate Plan 029.06 A good building erected in 1837, and Capable of accomodating 500 Sitters, as a Chapel of Ease attached to the Parish Church of Kilsyth
OS1/32/16/94 Ruchill Ruchill Ruchill Ruchill Ruchill William Caddell Esqr Proprietor Estate Plan William Dawson, Carron Co's [Company's] Manager Thomas Main Schoolmaster 029.06 A small Mansionhouse, surrounded with wood, the property of William Caddell Esqr of Carron Park and occupied by Malcolm McGregor Colliery Manager, The lands were joined to those of Kelvinhead and both are held by the same farmer,
OS1/32/16/94 [Page] 94 Co [County] Stirling -- Parish of Kilsyth [Note beside 'Auchencloch'] - "Auchan, Achan, A Species of pear," Jamieson.
OS1/32/16/95 Gateside Gateside Gateside Gateside Gateside Johnson's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll William Duncan, Proprietor Estate Plan, Kilsyth 029.06 A good farm steading the property of the farmer W. Duncan, The name also applies to the row of cottars' houses on the opposite side of the road which was the farm steading before the present one was built
OS1/32/16/95 West Auchincloch West Auchincloch West Auchincloch West Auchincloch William Wilson Esqr, Proprietor John Miller Orchard Thomas Main, Low Banton 029.06 A good farm steading the property of William Wilson Esq. Banknock.
OS1/32/16/95 Kelvinhead Kelvinhead Kelvinhead Kelvinhead Kelvinhead Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Estate Plan William Caddell Esqr Proprietor 029.06 A good farm steading on the property of William Caddell Esqr. The name also applies to the Public & other houses further West which are feued off the same proprietor.
OS1/32/16/95 [Page] 95 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/96 Auchincloch Auchincloch Auchincloch Auchincloch James Graham Proprietor John Miller, Orchard David Horn, Miller 028.06 A small hamlet containing a farmsteading and Corn Mill all the property of the farmer James Graham, The Charcoal Mill to the North is owned by John Miller of Orchard.
OS1/32/16/96 Charcoal Mill Charcoal Mill Charcoal Mill Charcoal Mill John Miller, Proprietor William McLaren, Tenant James Graham 028.06 A small mill driven by water, for grinding charred wood for the manufacture of blacking, and other purposes.
OS1/32/16/96 Corn Mill Corn Mill John Miller, Proprietor William McLaren, Tenant James Graham 028.06 A small mill driven by water, the property of James Graham, & employed in the grinding of oats and barley.
OS1/32/16/96 Bonny Water Bonny Water See name sheets of Cumbernauld Parish 028.06 [See name sheets of Cumbernauld Parish]
OS1/32/16/96 [Page] 96 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/97 Coneypark Coneypark Coneypark Coneypark John Barr Esqr, Proprietor James Risk Occupier Valuation Roll 029.07 A good farm steading, on the property of John Barr Esqr. Shipbuilder, Ardrossan.
OS1/32/16/97 Steel Colliery Steel Colliery Steel Colliery Steel Colliery John Barr Esqr Proprietor John Gibson, Manager New Statistical Account 029.07 A Coalfield in extent about 20 acres, which has been wrought for 200 years, It is now wrought in Conjunction with other Coalfields adjoining it, but the name is retained only to the small field already mentioned, the other fields bearing no name,
OS1/32/16/97 [Page] 97 Co [County] Stirling -- Ph [Parish] Kilsyth
OS1/32/16/98 Hollandbush Hollandbush Hollandbush Hollandbush Hollandbush New Statistical Account Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll John Miller, Orchard 029.07 A public house on the side of the T.P. [Turn Pike] road, and the only part of the village of that name which lies in the Parish of Kilsyth.
OS1/32/16/98 [Page] 98 Co [County] Stirling -- Ph [Parish] Kilsyth [Note beside 'Hollandbush'] - Hollinbush adopted at omo. [ordnance mapping office] 30th May 63 [1863] - to agree with the parish of Denny. Plan 29.7 altered - plan in Store - to be altered.
OS1/32/16/99 Barr Wood Barr Wood Barr Wood Barr Wood Barr Wood Barwood Barwood Barrwood Thomas Frew, Factor Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson, U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Townhead Patrick Yuill, Schoolmaster Origines Parochiales Scotiae New Statistical Account Estate Plan 029.09 A low flat topped hill to the East of Kilsyth, containing about 180 Acres, given by Lord Kilsyth about two centuries ago to the Feuars of the village, to be enjoyed by them as a Common, but subject to a feu duty. The Feuars subsequently took advantage of an old Act of Parliment and divided the Common into seperate lots, varying in size according to the property each possessed, Those lots are for the most part fenced and such as are not are well defined by narrow stripes of grass which have been shewn on trace in dotted lines. The name Barr Wood is distinctly applied to the whole of the hill and not to the wood which is on it, There is no evidence to show that it was ever covered with wood. There is a feature on it known as the "Court Hill" which see.
OS1/32/16/99 Barrwood Barrwood Barrwood Barrwood Thomas Frew Factor Robert Gentles Barrwood Valuation Roll 029.09 A few houses, occupied principally by weavers, lying at the foot of Barr Wood from which they take their name,
OS1/32/16/99 Court Hill Court Hill Court Hill Court Hill Court Hill Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson Patrick Yuill Alexander McKinlay, Whitegate Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland 029.09 "In the Barwood is an eminence still called the Court Hill where the haughty Barons of the dark ages used to sit in judgement" Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland. It is a natural feature on the South West end of Barr Wood, of about the same height as that hill, but slightly detached from it by a very small indenture.
OS1/32/16/99 [Page] 99 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
OS1/32/16/100 Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Townhead John Rennie, Currymire Thomas Frew, Factor Peter Marshall, Craighead 029.09 A small knoll, covered with wood, It is well known by this name.
OS1/32/16/100 Currymire Currymire Currymire Currymire Currymire Currymire Estate Plan Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Thomas Frew, Factor Patrick Yuill Kilsyth 029.09 A superior farm house, the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart.[Baronet]
OS1/32/16/100 Townhead Paper Mill Townhead Paper Mill (In Ruins) Townhead Paper Mill (In Ruins) Townhead Paper Mill (In Ruins) Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Proprietor John Rennie Currymire Valuation Roll 029.09 This mill was formerly employed in the manufacture of paper, but has ceased to be in operation for 10 years, since which time it has fallen to ruins, The only remaining parts which are whole, are a stone drying shed and stables, There is no probability of its commencing again.
OS1/32/16/100 Woodend Woodend Woodend Woodend Woodend Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Thomas Frew Factor Estate Plan 029.09 A good farm house the property of Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/32/16/101 Barrwood Cottage Barrwood Cottage Alexander Stirling Proprietor 029.09 A new cottage at the foot of Barr Wood, The name is known only to the proprietor, who resides in it, He is anxious to have it adopted.
OS1/32/16/101 Colzium Plantation Colziumbea Plantation Colziumbea Plantation Colziumbea Plantation Colziumbea Plantation Colziumbea Plantation Thomas Frew Factor Thomas Drummond, Craigmarloch Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Townhead John Rennie, Currymire Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart [Baronet] 029.09 A small forest tree plantation on an eminence, It takes its name from some houses of that name which, at one time, stood at the foot of the hill but are now removed.
OS1/32/16/101 Craigmarloch Stables Craigmarloch Stables Craigmarloch Stables Craigmarloch Stables Thomas Drummond Thomas Duncan, Dullater Major Orr 029.09 A row of houses the property of the Canal Company, Those at the west are for stabling the horses employed drawing Canal boats.
OS1/32/16/101 Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Canal Feeder Thomas Drummond Thomas Duncan Thomas Frew, Factor Dr [Doctor] Marshall Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] 029.09 A lade for a considerable part of its course artificial, The water is let out of "Townhead Reservoir" by a sluice for the purpose of supplying the Canal with water, It enters the Canal near the Bridge at Craigmarloch, In some parts of its course it flows in the bed of a natural stream,
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OS1/32/16/102 Townhead Townhead Townhead Townhead Townhead Townhead Johnston's Co [County] Map Valuation Roll Dr [Doctor] Marshall, Proprietor John Rennie, Currymire Estate Plan (Kilsyth Estate) 029.09 A good dwelling house with Offices and Orchard attached, the property of, and occupied by Dr [Doctor] Marshall
OS1/32/16/102 Shawend Shawend Shawend Shawend Shawend Valuation Roll Estate Plan Thomas Frew Factor John Rennie 029.09 A house now occupied by workmen, It was recently a farmhouse but its land is now joined to "Currymire"
OS1/32/16/102 Barrpath Barrpath Barrpath Barrpath Barrpath Thomas Frew Factor Estate Plan Alexander Fleming, Barr John McKinlay 029.09 In the same position as the above but joined to Barr,
OS1/32/16/102 Whitegate Whitegate Whitegate Whitegate Whitegate John McKinlay, Proprietor Alexander Stirling, Barrwood Cottage Alexander Fleming, Barr William Chalmers, Postmaster 029.09 A good cottage at the foot of Barr Wood occupied by the proprietor John McKinlay,
OS1/32/16/102 [Page] 102 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Ph [Parish]
OS1/32/16/103 Bullet Knowes Bullet Knowe Bullet Knowes Bullet Knowes New Statistical, Account Peter Marshall, Craighead Patrick Yuill, Kilsyth 029.09 Several irregular Knowes of small size, but, except one, joined to each other, While digging the gravel pit on the top, and on other occasions, great numbers of balls have been found, which are supposed to have rested there after being fired at the Battle between the Duke of Montrose's Army and the Covenanters. This name has been nearly lost sight of and is known only to the elder portion of the people in the parish.
OS1/32/16/103 [Page] 88 Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish [Signed] John Bayley Major R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/32/16/104 [Page] 104 OS1/32/16 CO. [COUNTY] STIRLING PARISH OF KILSYTH
OS1/32/16/105 [Page] 105 INDEX Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Allanfauld -- 28 -- 8 -- 36 Arnbrae -- 28 -- 12 -- 56 Auchinstarry Quarry -- 28 -- 12 -- 72 Auchinrivoch -- 29 -- 5 -- 82 Auchinvalley -- 29 -- 5 -- 83 Auchincloch -- 29 -- 6 -- 94 Auchencloch -- 29 -- 6 -- 96 Burnhouse Burn -- 22 -- 15 -- 7 Burnhouse -- 22 -- 15 -- 8 Braes Burn -- 22 -- 15 -- 8 Bentend -- 23 -- 9 -- 13 Black Hill -- 28 -- 2 -- 17 Berken Burn -- 28 --3 -- 19 Black Craig -- 28 --4 -- 25 Bell Moss -- 28 -- 8 -- 35 Braehead -- 28 -- 8 -- 36 Balcastle -- 28 -- 8 -- 36 Blackhill Burn -- 28 -- 8 -- 36 Burnhead -- 28 --11 -- 41 Braehouse -- 28 -- 11 -- 45 Balmalloch -- 28 -- 12 -- 57 Bank -- 28 -- 12 -- 63 Bank -- 28 -- 12 -- 63 Burnbank Cottage -- 28 -- 12 -- 65 Burn Green -- 28 -- 12 -- 66 Back Brae -- 28 -- 12 -- 68 Barr -- 28 -- 12 -- 69 Bogside -- 28 -- 12 -- 70 Bardowie -- 29 -- 1 -- 75 Berryhill -- 29 -- 1 -- 75 Banton Burn -- 29 -- 1 -- 77 Boon the mire -- 29 -- 2 -- 79 Banton -- 29 -- 2 -- 80 Banton Mains -- 29 -- 2 -- 81 Brockieside -- 29 -- 5 -- 81 Baggage Knowe -- 29 -- 5 -- 81 Burnhouse -- 29 -- 5 -- 87 Bonny Water -- 29 -- 7 -- 97 [96] Bar Wood -- 29 -- 9 -- 99 Barwood -- 29 -- 9 -- 99 Barwood Cottage -- 29 -- 9 -- 101 Barrpath -- 29 -- 9 -- 102 Bullet Knowes -- 29 -- 9 -- 103 Carron Water -- 22 -- 12 -- 6 Clacharie -- 22 -- 16 -- 9 Clacharie Burn -- 22 -- 16 -- 9 Cock Hill -- 22 -- 16 -- 11 Carron Bridge -- 22 -- 16 -- 13 Cockle Cairn -- 28 -- 2 -- 17 Chapman's Graves -- 28 -- 3 -- 26 Corrie Spout -- 28 -- 7 -- 31 Corrie Burn -- 28 -- 7 -- 32 Corrie Plantation -- 28 -- 7 -- 32 Corrie -- 28 -- 7 -- 32 Cairnbog -- 28 -- 7 -- 33 Carrel Burn -- 28 -- 8 -- 35 Covenanter's Cave -- 28 -- 8 -- 39
OS1/32/16/106 [Page] 106 INDEX Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Coke Furnaces -- 28 -- 8 -- 40 Chemical Works -- 28 -- 8 -- 40 Craigroot -- 28 -- 11 -- 42 Cast Burn -- 28 -- 11 -- 50 Chapelgreen School -- 28 -- 11 -- 53 Cat Craig -- 28 -- 12 -- 55 Castlegray -- 28 -- 12 -- 56 Charles Street -- 28 -- 12 -- 63 Church -- 28 -- 12 -- 68 Craigdouffie -- 29 -- 2 -- 79 Colzium Burn -- 29 -- 5 -- 81 Colzium House-- 29 -- 5 -- 84 Canal Feeder -- 29 -- 5 -- 84 Colzium Castle (Remains of.) -- 29 -- 5 -- 85 Craighead-- 29 -- 5 -- 87 Craigs-- 29 -- 5 -- 89 Church-- 29 -- 6 -- 94 Charcoal Mill -- 29 -- 6 -- 96 Corn Mill -- 29 -- 6 -- 96 Coneypark -- 29 -- 7 -- 97 Court Hill -- 29 -- 9 -- 99 Castle Hill -- 29 -- 9 -- 100 Curriemire -- 29 -- 9 -- 100 Colziumbea Plantation -- 29 -- 9 -- 101 Craigmarloch Stables -- 29 -- 9 -- 101 Canal Feeder -- 29 -- 9 -- 101 Drumboy -- 22 -- 16 -- 11 Drumtrochar -- 28 -- 8 -- 35 Deil's Seat -- 28 -- 8 -- 39 Dovecotwood -- 28 -- 8 -- 40 Dykehead -- 28 -- 11 -- 41 Dumbreck -- 28 -- 12 -- 56 Duntreath Arms Inn -- 28 -- 12 -- 58 Dock Water -- 28 -- 12 -- 69 Drumnessie -- 29 -- 1 -- 76 Drum Burn -- 29 -- 5 -- 82 Ebroch Burn -- 28 -- 12 -- 58 Engine -- 29 -- 6 -- 91 Faughlin Burn -- 23 -- 13 -- 15 Fort -- 28 -- 12 -- 55 Free Church -- 28 -- 12 -- 61 Gray Mare -- 28 -- 3 -- 20 Garrel Hill -- 28 -- 4 -- 23 Green Bank -- 28 -- 4 -- 24 Greenbank -- 28 -- 7 -- 33 Gallow Hill -- 28 -- 7 -- 49 Gavel -- 28 -- 7 -- 52 Gavel House -- 28 -- 7 -- 52 Gavel Farm -- 28 -- 7 -- 52 Gateside -- 28 -- 12 -- 57 Garrel Mill (Corn) -- 28 -- 7 -- 57 Garrelgarden -- 28 -- 7 -- 65 Garrelpark Cottage -- 28 -- 7 -- 65 Gas Works -- 28 -- 7 -- 68
OS1/32/16/107 [Page] 107 INDEX Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Glenhead -- 29 -- 1 -- 76 Gateside -- 29 -- 5 -- 95 Hailstane Burn -- 28 -- 6 -- 29 Handloom Factory -- 28 -- 12 -- 64 Handloom Factory -- 28 -- 12 -- 64 High Craigend -- 28 -- 12 -- 66 Hollandbush -- 29 -- 7 -- 98 Hunt Hill -- 28 -- 4-- 23 Inchwood -- 28 -- 11-- 50 Inchterf -- 28 -- 15-- 74 Independent Chapel -- 28 -- 12 -- 61 Kilsyth Parish -- 28 -- 12 -- 1 Kilsyth Hills -- 28 -- 6 -- 27 Kilsyth Castle -- 28 -- 8 -- 37 Kilsyth -- 28 -- 12 -- 59 Kelvinbank -- 28 -- 12 -- 69 Kelvinhead -- 29 -- 5 -- 95 Lunch Knowe -- 28 -- 3 -- 19 Laird's Hill -- 28 -- 3 -- 21 *Katie Fristy Well -- 29 -- 1 -- 75 Laird's Loup -- 28 -- 4 -- 25 Little Hill -- 28 -- 4 -- 26 Lossit -- 28 -- 11 -- 43 Low Craigends -- 28 -- 12 -- 66 Low Banton -- 29 -- 6 -- 92 March Burn -- 22 -- 16 -- 10 Meadowside -- 28 -- 11 -- 46 Mill Spout -- 28 -- 11 -- 46 Mansion House --28 -- 12 -- 67 Manse -- 28 -- 12 -- 69 Meadowside -- 29 -- 6 -- 91 Mailings -- 29 -- 6 -- 91 Market Place -- 28 -- 12 -- 63 Manse -- 28 -- 12 -- 62 Manse -- 28 -- 12 -- 61 Neilston -- 28 -- 8 -- 40 Netherinch -- 28 -- 15 -- 74 Orchard Head -- 28 -- 11 -- 44 Old Place -- 28 -- 11 -- 45 Over Gavel -- 28 -- 11 -- 45 Orchard -- 29 -- 6 -- 93 Plea Muir -- 28 -- 3 -- 19 Parkhead -- 28 -- 11 -- 42 Parkburn House -- 28 -- 12 -- 58 Powerloom Factory -- 29 -- 5 -- 89 Queenzie Cottage -- 28 -- 11 -- 49 Queenziemill -- 28 -- 11 -- 49 Queenzie Mill -- 28 -- 11 -- 51 Reservoir (Forth & Clyde Canal Co. [Company]) -- 28 -- 2 -- 17 River Kelvin -- 28 -- 15 -- 74 Riskend -- 29 -- 5 -- 84 Ruchill -- 28 -- 5 -- 94 Rig Glen -- 28 -- 12 -- 57 Slachristock -- 22 -- 12 -- 5 Spittle -- 22 -- 12 -- 5 Slachristock Burn -- 22 -- 16 -- 10 Slafarquhar -- 23 -- 9 -- 13
OS1/32/16/108 [Page] 108 INDEX Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Settling Moss -- 28 -- 3 -- 20 Stoneree Pit (Coal.) -- 28 -- 11 -- 45 Smithyhill -- 28 -- 12 -- 56 School -- 28 -- 12 -- 62 School -- 28 -- 12 -- 65 School -- 28 -- 12 -- 66 Slacks -- 29 -- 1 -- 76 Sickle Mill -- 29 -- 2 -- 79 Slaughter Howe -- 29 -- 5 -- 82 Speir's Island -- 29 -- 5 -- 87 Site of Battle -- 29 -- 5 -- 88 School -- 29 -- 6 -- 92 Steel Colliery -- 29 -- 7 -- 97 Shawend -- 29 -- 9 -- 102 Tomtain -- 28 -- 4 -- 24 The Banns -- 28 -- 7 -- 31 Tomfin -- 29 -- 2 -- 80 Takmadoon Road -- 29 -- 5 -- 83 Townhead Reservoir (F.&.C.C.Co.) [Forth & Clyde Canal Company] -- 29 -- 5 -- 86 Tomrawer -- 29 -- 6 -- 93 Townhead Paper Mill -- 29 -- 9 -- 100 Townhead -- 29 -- 9 -- 102 Thornhill -- 28 -- 11 -- 43 U.P. Church -- 28 -- 12 -- 61 Victoria Cottage -- 28 -- 12 -- 60 Vault -- 28 -- 12 -- 71 Valleybank -- 29 -- 6 -- 91 Waterside -- 22 -- 12 -- 5 White Craig -- 28 -- 7 -- 31 Whin Loan -- 28 -- 11 -- 46 Wham Glen -- 28 -- 11 -- 47 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel -- 28 -- 12 -- 64 West Park -- 28 -- 12 -- 64 Wellshot -- 28 -- 12 -- 70 Wood Burn -- 28 -- 15 -- 73 Wester Auchinrivoch -- 29 -- 5 -- 83 West Auchincloch -- 29 -- 6 -- 95 Woodend -- 29 -- 9 -- 100 Whitegate -- 29 -- 9 -- 102