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Names of Objects -- Pages
Abercorn Ph [Parish] -- 5
Abercorn Point -- 12
Backboy Wood -- 25
Butlaw Park -- 31
Butlaw -- 32
Church on the supposed site of Abercorn Monastery -- 18
Carnie Burn -- 8, & 22
Deer Park -- 10 & 21
East Bastion -- 22
East Shore Wood -- 31
Firth of Forth -- 34
Hopetoun House -- 25
Hopetoun Bank -- 27, & 30
Hopetoun Arms P.H. [Public House] -- 28
Headrig Hill -- 31
Linn Mill Burn -- 33
Linn Mill (Ruins of) -- 33
Midhope Great Park -- 7
Midhope Burn -- 8
Midhope Glen -- 8
Mausoleum (Hopetoun family) -- 17
Ninewells Park -- 7
Nethermill -- 9
Nethermill Bridge -- 9
North Deer Park -- 9 & 22
Plane Park -- 26 [24]
Site of Abercorn Castle -- 12
Society Point -- 27
Society -- 28
The Wilderness -- 10 & 21
West Shore Wood -- 7
West Bastion -- 10
Windmill Knowe Park -- 26 [24]
Windmill Knowe -- 28 |
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Abercorn (parish) |
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn
Ph [Parish] of Abercorn |
Sherrifs of Parishes
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Fullarton's Gazeteer
Chalmer's Caledonia
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Oliver & Boyd's Almk.[Almanack] |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the Co. [County] Linlithgow
A parish stretching four miles along the south side of the Firth of Forth and bounded on the east by Dalmeny on the south by Kirkliston a detached portion of Dalmeny and Ecclesmachan and on the west by Linlithgow and Carriden. Its average breadth is about two miles. The surface is undulating and finely wooded but the only considerable elevation is Binns hill in the western and Priestinch in the South-eastern portion of the parish. This parish is in the presbytery of Linlithgow and Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale There was a monastery in this parish in ancient times, it is noticed by Bede as the residence of a Bishop. No remains of it now exist nor of Abercorn Castle which was dismantled in 1455 during the rebellion of the Douglasses. The estate of Abercorn which gives title to the Marquess of Abercorn belonged to Sir John Graham the "Fidus Achates" of Wallace who fell at Falkirk in 1298. Binns was the family seat of the Bloody Dalzell and is still in the possession of his descendents. There is no detached portion of this parish within any other parish or County. There is a detached portion of Dalmeny adjoining the south side of it. |
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WEST SHORE WOOD |
West Shore Wood
West Shore Wood
West Shore Wood |
Property Plans etc.
Stewart B. Hare Esq Factor
Mr. Alexander Armour Philpstoun House |
002 |
[Situation] Along the Shore of the Firth of Forth.
An extensive tract of Wood with intervening strips of Grass, extending Westwards from "Midhope Burn" along the shore of the Firth of Forth; the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. The wood consists of Forest & fir trees - chiefly Forest - and Groups of Evergreens etc. |
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NINEWELLS PARK |
Ninewells Park
Ninewells Park
Ninewells Park |
Property Plans etc
Stewart B. Hare Esq
Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] At the NW [North West] side of West Shore Wood
described in the sheets of Plan No. 14. |
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MIDHOPE GREAT PARK |
Midhope Great Park
Midhope Great Park
Midhope Great Park |
Property Plans etc
Stewart B. Hare Esq
Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] At the South Side of West Shore Wood
Dscribed in Plan No. 14 |
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MIDHOPE BURN |
Midhope Burn
Midhope Burn
Midhope Burn |
Property Plans etc
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[Situation] Runs into the Firth of Forth near Nethermill
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MIDHOPE GLEN |
Midhope Glen
Midhope Glen
Midhope Glen |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] A few chains west of Abercorn Church
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CORNIE BURN |
Cornie Burn
Cornie Burn
Cornie Burn |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] Runs into Midhope Burn near Nethermill.
A Small Stream which has its Source in the Deer Park, and through which it flows in a Westerly direction to the south side of Nethermill, where it falls into the Midhope Burn. |
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NETHERMILL |
Nethermill
Nethermill
Nethermill |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] About 8 chains NNW [North North West] of Abercorn Church.
Cottages at the North end of Midhope Glen on the Hopetoun Estate, Occupied by Several persons. The Earl of Hopetoun is Proprietor |
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NETHERMILL BRIDGE |
Nethermill Bridge
Nethermill Bridge
Nethermill Bridge |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains N.W by N. [North West by North] of Abercorn Church
A good stone Bridge of One Arch over the Midhope Burn, near Nethermill, Erected by the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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NORTH DEER PARK |
North Deer Park
North Deer Park
North Deer Park |
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Mr. Alexander Armour
Property Plans etc |
002 |
[Situation] Extending eastward from Nethermill Bridge
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THE WILDERNESS |
The Wilderness
The Wilderness
The Wilderness |
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] Extending eastward from near Nethermill
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DEER PARK |
Deer Park
Deer Park
Deer Park |
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] Extending eastwards from near Abercorn church
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WEST BASTION |
West Bastion
West Bastion
West Bastion |
Mr. Alexander Armour
Mr. McQueen
Mr. J Robertson |
002 |
[Situation] At the west end of The Wilderness
This name is applied to a Small Bastion in the Wall Seperating the pleasure grounds Called the Wilderness from the North Deer Park. It is of a Circular form with Seats in the Interior; and Commands a Splendid View of the Firth of Forth. |
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Abercorn Point |
Abercorn Point
Abercorn Point
Abercorn Point |
Mr. S.B.Hare
Mr. Alexander H. Armour
Mr. W McQueen |
002 |
[Situated] About ¼ mile N. by E. [North by East] of Abercorn Church.
This name applies to a point of land projecting into the Firth of Forth at the North Deer Park on the Hopetoun Estate |
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Site of Abercorn Castle |
Site of Abercorn Castle
Site of Abercorn Castle
Site of Abercorn Castle
Site of Abercorn Castle |
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Mr. Alexander H. Armour
Revd. [Reverend] D. Playfair
Mr. W. McQueen |
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[Situation] About 1/8 mile NE by N. [North East by North] of Abercorn Church.
This is the site of the ancient Castle of Abercorn; the Once Celebrated Stronghold of the Grahams, and of the Douglas's. It stood on the summit of a point of land N.E [North East] from the Church, which is now the pleasure grounds of the Hopetoun Estate, which is called The Wilderness. Its site is marked by two Circular grassy mounds; all trace of Buildings or Ruins have long since been removed. For further details, See Published Accts. [Accounts]
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Abercorn Castle which stood at a point north-east of the church is the most authentic of all
these Abercorn edifices. It was the seat of the gallant Sir John the Graham, the friend
of Wallace who fell at Falkirk fighting against the oppressor of his Country, Edward I. of
England July 22, 1298 and with the hereditary Sheriffship of Linlithgowshire attached passed
subsequently into the hands of the Douglasses, the Mures, the Lindsays, the Setons, and the Hopes,
It was under the Douglas' family that strange imperium in imperio of Scottish history that
Abercorn sustained the memorable siege in which it was dismantled by the forces of James II
April 1455. The relative circumstances are highly illustrative of the pride and arrogance of
the haughty Douglas whose reply to Sir Patrick Gray, the King's messenger, when he came to the Castle
of Douglas to seek his sister's son is so memorable in Scottish history. etc. etc. -- Life on Land and Water at South Queensferry page 220
The Earl of Douglas had given notice to all his clients and retainers to rally round him should
the King dare to meet him in the field and especially Should he lay siege to Abercorn. The King
had done this and the point now at issue seemed to be whether the house of Stewart or that
of Douglas should reign for Douglas with banner displayed advanced to raise the siege of his Castle
at the head of 70,000 men, etc. etc. -- ibid. [as above] page 221
Had it not been for the Earl of Hamiltons defection from Douglas the Kings Cause would
have been precarious Hamilton and his adherents passed over to the King which being perceived
by the army of Douglas they faded piece by piece away, so that in the morning there appeared
nothing but plain fields in the King's sight. His Majesty went in pursuit of Douglass who
found refuge and aid from Donald Lord of the isles. But the King returned to and took Abercorn Castle.
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[Abercorn Castle Continued from page 13]
Castle by Storm battering it severely with the shocks of the warlike engines employed in those
days. etc. It was immediately dismantled never afterwards repaired, appeared in a half
demolished state ( Semidiruta arx) in the time of Buchanan and in our own day not a trace of
it remains. The Castle of Abercorn was not however taken with ease or impunity. In the
language of Pitscottie, "he had won the Castle of Abercorn quhair he losed manie of his folkes
and sundrie richt evil woundit". -- ibid. [as above - Life on Land and Water at South Queensferry] page 222
In the thirteenth century the estate of Abercorn passed by marriage into the possession of the
Graemes and was held by the patriot Sir John the Graeme the friend of Wallace Killed
in battle against the English at Falkirk July 22nd. 1298. The estate was Subsequently
the property of the Black Douglasses. Abercorn Castle a strong natural position partook of the
fortunes of that proud house. Repeatedly attacked during a period peculiarly turbulent it was
besieged by James II in 1455 and taken by storm on the 8th. of April. The Earl's retainers
were put to the sword and the Castle destroyed. Buchanan speaks of it as Semidiruta arx
in his times. It was never rebuilt. The estate was conferred by the Crown on Claud Hamilton the
first viscount Paisley third son of the Earl of Arran. Forfeited for his adherence to the fortunes of
Mary it was restored to his son by James VI created in 1606 Earl of Abercorn. From this family it passed
successively to the Mures, Lindsays of the Byres and Setons and was sold by Sir Walter Seton in 1678
to John Hope father to the first Earl of Hopeton. The estate had dwindled at that time to a few acres
but had the Sheriffship of the County attached to it until the abolition of heritable jurisdictions.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of the Co.[County] Linlithgow page 24
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[Abercorn Castle Continued from page 14]
The Romans had Stations or forts at equal distances between Antonine's Wall and
Cramond the port which they frequented in the Forth to preserve the Communications
and to prevent the enemy from making inroads by crossing from the opposite
Shore. One of these was probably the original of Abercorn Castle. There seems to
have been another at Springfield the remains of which were lately employed
in building the present house and offices and another on the point of Munch Hill.
The Castle was situated on a point N.E. [North East] from the Church of Abercorn and must have
been of difficult access excepting on the east side. During the power of the House of
Douglass it became a place of great Strength being one of the most tenable fortresses
which belonged to the family. In the year 1454 it was besieged by King James II.
the Earl of Douglass being there in rebellion. The King raised the siege and went in pursuit
of Douglas but it was recommenced on the 8th of April 1455 and the walls of the Castle
being Shattered by the repeated shocks of machines it was taken by storm about the
9th of May following and dismantled. It was never repaired afterwards. Buchanan
speaks of it as half demolished (Semidiruta arx) in his time. -- Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 20 page 399 |
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MAUSOLEUM |
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Mausoleum |
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Mr. S.B. Hare |
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[Situation] About 6 chains SE by S [South East by South] of Abercorn Church.
A neat modern structure, in the deer Park, at the East Side of the Graveyard attached to the Parish Church. It is Erected in the Saxon Style of Architecture and is the Mausoleum of the Hopetoun Family. |
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CHURCH (on the Supposed Site of Abercorn Monastery) |
Church on Supposed Site of Abercorn Monastery |
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Mr. S.B. Hare Factor
Mr. Christopher Dawson schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the north Side of the parish of Abercorn
The Parish Church of Abercorn, which is supposed to have been Erected on the site of the Ancient Monastery, is Supposed to have been built about the 13th Century. The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Playfair says that there is nothing in the Records to say whether it was dedicated to a Saint or not; nor is there anything to indicate the date of its erection.
It is an Irregular pile of buildings of Several dates, apparently, and is pleasantly Situated amidst Woods and Evergreens; adjoining the Deer Park.
There is an Extensive Graveyard attached, in which there are Several Very large ash trees. The number of persons attending, and the Communicants varies; the number of the latter on the Roll is 269. |
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Sheet 2 -- No. 10 -- Parish of Abercorn
[Note] -- "The remains of the monastery have wholly disappeared. Some foundations of buildi [buildings]
and a mass of deep black loam of limitted extent in the vicinity of the Church are
the only traces hitherto found" etc. etc.
"The Socket of an ancient occupying its original position was exhumed last year in alteri [altering]
the west end of the Church and by the removal of an outbuilding the shaft was exposed mutilated
and converted into an obscure window lintel. The two sides visible are elaborately carved with
arabesque tracery in relief resembling the crosses at Iona" -- New stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow page 26.
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Abercorn Monastery -- page 219
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"The antiquities of Abercorn flourish greatly in Scottish history. They may be reduced, however to the
Roman Wall, the Monastery, and the Castle, etc. etc.
Bede alone has also repeatedly mentioned the monastery of Abercorn which may with
propriety be supposed to have occupied the site of the present church, But although he
condescends upon the fact of a bishop named Trium having resided there near the close of the seventh
Century till the Northumbrians were driven forth by the Picts with the defeat and Slaughter of
their King Egfrid in 684, there is no record of it amongst the religious houses of Scotland and
Buchanan in his day could not trace its vestiges. It has however been conjectured, that the neighbouring
places called Priestinch Priest's Folly and St. Serf's Law take their names from the days when
this monastic institution existed. John of Avenel the Lord of Abercorn was foolish enough to
dispute with the Bishop of Dunkeld in the twelfth century about the patronage of Abercorn Church.
As might be supposed at such a period the bishop triumphed." -- Life on Land and Water at South Queensferry pages 218, 219.
"This parish derives its name, written formerly Abercorne from the ancient monastery of Abercurnig
The confluence of a rivulet called the Cornie burnie with another stream at the bottom
of the high bank on which the church stands points out the probable origin of the name
as descriptive of the site of the monastery" - New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow page 18.
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[Abercorn Monastery Continued from page 19]
been a Culdee establishment of early date. In the latter part of the seventh century
it formed the residence of a bishop at a period when Whitherne in Galloway was the
only other Episcopal seat south of the Forth. In 696 when Aegfrid King of the Northumbrians
whose Kingdoms included the Lothians was slain in battle by the northern Picts, Trumuini
who then held the See deeming Abercorn too near the Pictish Kingdom of Fife forsook the Monastery
with his followers. Triumvini of whom Bede Speaks with respect was in all likelyhood a Culdee bishop. -- ibid [as above - New Statistical Account] page 23
"The monastery of Abercorn was one of the most ancient in Scotland. It is several
times mentioned by Bede though he gives no particular account of it. Towards the end
of the Seventh Century it was the residence of a bishop Triumvin. At this period the territory
of the Northumbrians extended to the Firth of Forth but in the year 484 Aegfrid their
King was defeated and Slain by the Picts on which Triumvin left Abercorn and from that
time it is uncertain whether the monastery Continued as there seems to be nothing recorded
in history with respect to it". -- Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 20 page 398.
"The name given by both nations to the place where the wall began implies
a point and the point of Blackness is precisely the distance mentioned from the Church
of Abercorn where it is understood the monastery was situated." -- ibid. [as above] |
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DEER PARK |
Deer Park
Deer Park
Deer Park |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile west of Hopetoun House
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THE WILDERNESS |
The Wilderness
The Wilderness
The Wilderness |
Property Plans etc.
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
002 |
[Situation] Extending west-ward from the north-west side of Hopetoun House -
A Wood extending Westwards from Hopetoun House, Covering a Ridge of table-land, the sides of which form Very steep slopes into the Deer Parks. It consists of Forest and Fir trees, together with evergreens, shrubs etc and is intersected by Numerous Walks and Drives. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun |
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CORNIE BURN |
Cornie Burn
Cornie Burn
Cornie Burn
Cornie Burn |
Mr. S.B. Hare
Mr. Alexander Armour
Property Plans etc
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] Passing through the north side of the Deer Park
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EAST BASTION |
East Bastion
East Bastion
East Bastion |
Mr. Alexander Armour
Mr. McQueen
James Robertson |
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[Situation] At the Southern Side of North Deer Park
This name is applied to a Small Bastion on the Wall separating the pleasure grounds Called The Wildern [Wilderness] from the North Deer Park. It is of a Circular form; with Seats in the Interior; and Commands a Splendid View of the Firth of Forth. |
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NORTH DEER PARK |
North Deer Park
North Deer Park
North Deer Park |
Property Plans etc.
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] Along the north side of The Wilderness
A Deer Park surrounded by a Park Wall, and Separated from the principal Deer Park by a Wooden Paling. The property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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An Excellent Modern Mansion in the Ornaml. [Ornamental] Mixed, style of Architecture; with appropriate Side-wings, - Surmounted by Cupolas. It is Surrounded by Extensive Lawns and richly Ornamented pleasure grounds, and has extensive offices and Gardens attached. It is Very pleasantly Situated on rising Ground, and Commands Very Splendid & Extensive Views of the Firth of Forth, and the Fife Hills. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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Hopetoun House the princely seat of the Earl of Hopetoun in the parish of Abercorn
Linlithgowshire. It stands on a beautiful terrace overlooking the estuary of the Forth 3 miles from
South Queensferry and 12 from Edinburgh. This magnificent pile commenced by the famous
architect Sir William Bruce and finished by Mr. Adam may compare in the graces of
its architecture with most palaces in Great Britain and in the scenic opulence of its
demesne and the gorgeous landscape of wood and and vale of burnished sea and
emerald upland which it surveys it has scarcely a superior and but few rivals. In
August 1822 Hopetoun - house was the last festal hall of royalty in Scotland George IV.
having been entertained there previous to his embarkation at Port Edgar in the vicinity, for
England. The Earls of Hopetoun are a junior branch of the family of Hope of Craighall
and Pinkie. Sir Thomas Hope their ancestor who himself held the office of Lord
Advocate gave no fewer than three sons as Senators to the College of justice. Sir James
Hope his eldest son who was appointed a Senator by the title of Craighall in 1632 and
1641 Sir Thomas Hope his second Son who was appointed in 1641 by the title of Lord Kerse
and Sir John Hope who was appointed in 1649 by the designation of Lord Hopetoun. In
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Plane Park |
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Plane Park
Plane Park
Plane Park |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander H. Armour |
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[Situation] A few chains east of Hopetoun House
A Permanent Grass Park on the South Side of the East Avenue adjoining the Gardens. It is Interspersed with several Plane Trees. The Property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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Windmill Knowe Park |
Windmill Knowe Park
Windmill Knowe Park
Windmill Knowe Park |
Property Plans etc
Mr. S. B. Hare
Mr. Alexander H. Armour |
002 |
[Situation] At the west Side of Society
A Grass Park on the Hopetoun Estate North of the Windmill Knowe near Society |
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Backbog Wood |
Backbog Wood
Backbog Wood
Backbog Wood
Backbog Wood |
Mr. S.B. Hare Factor
Mr. Alexander Armour
Mr. W. McQueen
Mr. James Robertson |
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[Situation] At the north side of Hopetoun House
A Wood of Mixed Forest & fir trees, extending from the North Deer Park eastwards along the Shore north of Hopetoun House |
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HOPETOUN HOUSE |
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House |
Estate Plans etc
Mr. S.B. Hare
Mr. Alexander Armour
Life on Land & Water at South Queensferry
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Fullarton's Gazeteer
Forrests Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] In the N [North] Eastern portion of the parish of Abercorn
An Excellent Modern Mansion in the Ornaml. [Ornamental] Mixed, style of Architecture; with appropriate Side-wings, - Surmounted by Cupolas. It is Surrounded by Extensive Lawns and richly Ornamented pleasure grounds, and has extensive offices and Gardens attached. It is Very pleasantly Situated on rising Ground, and Commands Very Splendid & Extensive Views of the Firth of Forth, and the Fife Hills. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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SOCIETY POINT |
Society Point
Society Point
Society Point |
Mr. W. McQueen
William Dick
James Robertson |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile east of Hopetoun House.
A narrow point of land planted with Forest & fir trees, projecting into the Firth of Forth near Society. It is on the Hopetoun Estate. |
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HOPETOUN BANK |
Hopetoun Bank
Hopetoun Bank
Hopetoun Bank |
Mr. McQueen
James Robertson
John Scott |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 miles E by N. [East by North] of Hopetoun House.
A Sand Bank on the South Side of the Firth of Forth, off the East end of the Parish of Abercorn. The property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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SOCIETY |
Society
Society
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Property Plans etc..
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Mr. Alexander H. Armour
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ½ mile West of Hopetoun House.
A Small Village on the Road leading from Queensferry to Hopetoun House, on the Hopetoun Estate. It consists of a Row of, and several detached Cottages, one of which is a P. [Public] House. It is occupied by persons Employ [Employed] on the Estate. |
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Hopetoun Arms (P.H.) [Public House]
Hopetoun Arms (P.H.) [Public House]
Hopetoun Arms (P.H.) [Public House] |
Sign Board
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Mr. Alexander H. Armour |
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[Situation] In the village of Society.
A Small Cottage in the Village called Society, Licensed as a Public House; Occupied by Mrs. Dods; and the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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WINDMILL KNOWE |
Windmill Knowe
Windmill Knowe
Windmill Knowe
Windmill Knowe
Windmill Knowe |
Property Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander H. Armour
Mr. W. McQueen
James Robertson |
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[Situation] At the S.W. [South West] Side of the village or Hamlet of Society
A Small Hill or Eminence on the North Side of the East Avenue near Society, on the Hopetoun Esta [Estate] It was surmounted by a windmill all traces of which are vanished. In several Published Accounts of the County it is said to be the site of a Small Roman Camp or Watch Tower, but there are no traditions in the locality to this effect; neither are there any rema [remains] of a peculiar nature to indicate a Camp; the ground has been much altered in laying out the avenue & plantation |
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Parish Abercorn -- Sheet 2 -- No.11 -- Trace 2
"The Roman wall or "Vallum Antonini" Connecting the Friths of Forth and Clyde
has been styled by some writers the Wall of Abercorn it is however matter of dispute
whether that line of defence extended so far east. Sir Robert Sibbald indeed writing
from his own observation and Ponts Former Survey says that the wall passed Abercorn
and terminated at the "laird of Mauer's Windmill" which occupied and abrupt eminence
at the commencement of the eastern approach to Hopetoun House where traces of escarpment
are still visible" - (Sibbalds Historical Inquiries page 31 quoted in New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account])
"Bede however states that the wall terminated at Penfahel or Penneltum distant about
two Roman miles from the Monastery of Aebercurnig. This language would apparently
determine Blackness as the "Penfahel" or "head of the Wall." A prolongation or outwork may
have been at some period continued along the coast as far as the "Windmill Knowe."
No light has been thrown on the subject by the discovery of monuments or inscriptions --
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Parish of Abercorn -- Sheet 2 -- No.12 -- Trace 1
Hopetoun Bank -- See Name Sheets for Sheet 2 No. 11 page of this book [described on page 27] |
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EAST SHORE WOOD |
East Shore Wood
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Estate Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] Extending westwards along the Firth of Forth from the north side of Butlaw
described in sheets of sheet 2 No. 15. |
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BUTLAW PARK |
Butlaw Park
Butlaw Park
Butlaw Park |
Estate Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile west of Butlaw
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HEADRIG HILL |
Headrig Hill
Headrig Hill
Headrig Hill |
Estate Plans etc
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Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] About ½ mile SW. [South West] of Butlaw
described in the sheets of Sheet 2 No. 15. |
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BUTLAW |
Butlaw
Butlaw
Butlaw |
Estate Plans etc.
Mr. McQueen
Mr. Alexander Armour |
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[Situation] In the N E. [North East] corner of the parish of Abercorn.
Several Cottages on the Estate of Duddingston, Occupied by several persons. The Earl of Hopetoun is the proprietor. |
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LINN MILL BURN |
Linn Mill Burn
Linn Mill Burn
Linn Mill Burn
Linn-mill Burn |
Mr. McQueen Hopetoun Fishery
Mr. Marshall Queensferry
Forrests Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] Forming partly the boundary of the N E [North East] corner of Abercorn parish.
A small stream rising in Duddingston Wood and flowing in a northerly direction. forming the March between the estates of Dundas and Hopetoun, and falling into the sea near Springfield. |
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LINN MILL |
Linn Mill (Ruins of)
Linn Mill (Ruins of)
Linn Mill (Ruins of) |
Mr. McQueen Hopetoun Fishery
Phynney's History of the Antiquity of the County of Linlithgow
Mr. D. Roberts Queensferry |
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[Situation] About 6 chains SSW [South South West] of Butlaw
A small ruin on the west side of Linn Mill Burn near Springfield, the remains of a Corn Mill at which some 50 years ago. the farmers of the district ground their Corn - Within the Walls of the ruin, the proprietor, the Earl of Hopetoun built an Ice house |
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Firth of Forth -- See Name Books for 6 Inch plans Co. [County] Edinburgh
[signed] R D Kerr Capt RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 21 August 1855 -- [signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 8th. August 1855 |
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Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
SHEET II [2] No. 10, 11, 12, &. 16.
Parish of
ABERCORN.
[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPTS] STORE -- SOUTHAMPTON -- 13 JUL 1891 |
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