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PARISH OF ABERCORN
SHEET II (2) No. 9, &. 13
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Abercorn Ph. [Parish] -- 5
Black Burn -- 3
Binns, (1623) -- 7
Binns Hill -- 11
Binns Tower -- 11
Errack Burn -- 12
Merrylees T.P. -- 7
Mannerston -- 8
Merrylees -- 8
Pardovan Burn -- 12
Supposed Site of Fort -- 9
West Shore Wood -- 5 |
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Black Burn |
Black Burn
Black Burn
Back Burn
Blackness Burn |
Peter Seaton Binns Hill
W. Dawson Mannerston
Forrest's Co [County] Map
Stat Acct [Statistical Account of Co [County] Linlithgow |
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[Situation] Forming part of the western boundary of Abercorn Ph [Parish].
A Small Stream which Commences in the Parish of Carriden, near Burnshot, and flows in a N.E. [North East] direction, to a short distance East from Blackness Castle where it Empties into the Firth of Forth. It forms the Parish Boundary between Abercorn and Carriden. |
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Parish of Abercorn
Sheet 2 No. 9 |
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ABERCORN [Parish] |
Abercorn Ph. [Parish] |
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WEST SHORE WOOD |
West Shore Wood |
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Parish of Abercorn
Sheet 2 No. 9 Trace 1 & 2 |
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[Description of Binns House]
"Binns House an irregular mass of building garnished with turrets and embrasures is beautifully placed on the slope of Binns Hill. It was built in 1623 and enlarged by the late proprietor. The park around is highly picturesque the grassy acclivities of the hill being interspersed with Scattered trees and groups of evergreens. The summit is Crowned with a high round tower forming a conspicuous land mark" New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Co [County] Linlithgow page 26
"Binns was the family seal of the bloody Dalyell and is and is Still in the possession of his descendants"
Fullarton's Gazetteer. |
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MERRYLEES T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Merrylees Toll Bar
Merrylees Toll Bar |
Mr D. Proven Toll Collector
Mr William Dawson Mannerston |
002 |
[Situation] About 36 Chains Sw by W [South West by West] of Binns.
A toll gate on the road leading from Linlithgow to Queensferry. Situated a few Chains West from Merrylees.
It is the property of the County Road Trustees. |
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BINNS (1623) |
Binns
Binns
Binns
Binns House
Binns |
Mr William Dawson Manerston
Mr D Proven Merrylees
Forrest's Co. [County] map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish of Abercorn
A large and very handsome Mansion three storeys high. and in good repair
It is pleasantly situated on the West brow of Binns Hill, and commands an extensive view of the Surrounding Country. It is surrounded with a large demesne well stocked forest trees. and is the property of Sir William Dalyell Bart. [Baronet] it is occupied at present by Mr. McFarlane of Falkirk. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Abercorn
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MANNERSTON |
Manerston
Manerston
Mannerston
Mannerston
Mannerston
Mannerston
Mannerston |
Mr. William Dawson Farmer
Mr David Proven Merrylees
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
Mr. C. Dawson Schoolmaster
Mr.A.H. Armour Philpstoun House
Penney's Linlithgowshire |
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[Situation] About 3/8 mile NW [North West] of Binns. In the extreme western part of the Parish of Abercorn.
A good dwelling house two Storeys high and Slated. with extensive offices, including a thrashing Mill worked by Steams, a good garden And an extensive arable farm Attached. It is the property of Sir William Dalyell Bart: [Baronet] of Binns |
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MERRYLEES |
Merrylees
Merrylees |
Mr. William Dawson Farmer Mannerston
Mr. D. Proven Merrylees |
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[Situation] About 3/8 miles SW [SouthWest] of Binns.
A row of cottages one Storey high and Slated. with Small gardens attached and occupied by farm labourers. It is the property of Sir William Dalyell Bart. [Baronet] |
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Parish of Abercorn
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Supposed Site of FORT [Binns Hill] |
Supposed site of Fort (ancient) |
George Sturton
W. McQueen
James Robertson |
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[Situation] On the top of Binns Hill.
This is supposed, by the authorities quoted, to be the site of one of the Ancient Forts of the Origl. [Original]Inhabitants; they also think that is must have been Occupied by the Romans, either as a Camp or for Observation; but there is nothing positive as to Either in the Scant tradition transmitted. There is nothing at present of Escarpment or trenches [?] that Could be etched as a Fort, the Surface having been several times ploughed and otherwise improved. Binns Tower Stands within the Supposed Site of this Fort.
"There also appears to have been a fort of the same people (the Gadeni) on the top of the Binns Hill." Chalmer's Caledonia |
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Parish of Abercorn
Sheet 2 No.13 Trace 3
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2 words missing: Escarpment or trenches ? so that could be ? as a Fort, the surface |
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Binns Hill |
Binns Hill
Binns Hill |
Mr. D. Proven Merrylees.
Mr William Dawson Manerston |
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[Situation] At the NE [North East] Side of Binns.
A conspicuous eminence in the north side of Binns demesne and Contiguous to the Mansion house. The view from its Summit is said to be Superior to any other that can be obtained in the County. |
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Binns Tower |
Binns Tower
Binns Tower |
Mr D Proven Merrylees
Mr William Dawson Manerston |
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[Situation] On Binns Hill.
A circular tower Situated on the Summit of Binns Hill. of considerable attitude formerly it Contained a Spiral Stair by which its Summit was gained. the Stair is now entirely removed and the whole is in a ruinous condition. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Abercorn
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ERRACK BURN |
Errack Burn
Errack Burn |
James Campbell Binns
Mr D. Proven Merrylees |
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[Situation] Runs into Pardovan Burn about 1/2 mile SE [South East] of Binns.
A Small Stream rising south west of Merrylees And running in an easterly direction through Binns Demesne till it falls into Pardovan Burn. |
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PARDOVAN BURN |
Pardovan Burn |
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Ph. [Parish] of Abercorn
Sheet 2 No.13 Trace 6
[signed] A.D. Kerry Capt. [Captain] 21st Aug. 1855
James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
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[Stamped] [Ordnance Survey] M. S. Office Southampton 13 JUL.91
Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
SHEET II [2] NO. 9. & 13.
Parish of ABERCORN |
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