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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Bathgate Ph. [Parish] -- [3]
Armadale Pit No. 3 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 5
Armadale -- 12
Armadale Store -- 20
Barbaurbauchlaw Burn -- 7
Boghead House -- 17
Bathville Pit (Coal & Ironstone) -- 19
Bathville Row -- 19
Bathville -- 22
Colin Burn -- 5
Colinshiel Store -- 6
Colinshiel -- 8
Colinshiel Coal Work -- 9
Cappers Pit No. 1 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 25
Cappers Pit No. 2 Coal & Ironstone -- 25
Cappers Plantation -- 30
Drum -- 40
Fallside -- 15
Hardhill -- 15
Hardhill Pit No. 1 Coal & Ironstone -- 20
Middlerigg -- 10
Oak Bank -- 10
Polkemmet Rows -- 27
Polkemmet Cottage -- 27
River Almond -- 40
Snab -- 28
Springfield -- 28
Stepends -- 41
Tarrereoch -- 19
Trees -- 29
Torbane -- 29
Torbanehall -- 31
Torbane Pit No. 2 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 33
Torbane Pit No. 3 Coal & Ironstone -- 33
Torbanehill Mains -- 35
Tippethill -- 36
Torbanehill House -- 37
Torbanehill Pit No. 8 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 39
Torbanehill -- 37
Torbanehill Pit No. 4 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 40
Torbanehill Pit No. 5 (Coal & Ironstone) -- 40
Whitockbrae -- 6
Wester Hardhill -- 11
Wester Middlerigg -- 13
Whiteside -- 24
West Mains -- 31
Monkland Railway Boghead and Cowdenhead Branch -- 24 |
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PARISH OF BATHGATE |
Parish of Bathgate |
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See Name Book Sheet 9 No. 6 |
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ARMADALE PIT |
Armadale Coalpit |
Mr. Alexander Bell Whitockbrae
Mr. Johnson Bathville |
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[situation] About 26 Chains N E. [North East] of Armadale
This name applies to a Coal pit on the Armadale estate. Out Of which is taken Gass Coal, Coal & Iron Stone. The machinery is driven by Steam of six Horse power & depth of Shaft 10 fathom. Its Tenanted by Messrs. Buttery & Murray Monklan Coal & Iron Co. [Company] And on the property of Mr. Denison Banker Glasgow |
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COLIN BURN |
Colin Burn
Colin Burn |
Mr. Alexander Bell
Mr. Bishop Colinsheild |
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[situation] Runs into Barbauchlaw Burn about 32 Chains N by W [North by West] of Armadale.
This name is given to a small Stream running in a northerly direction from the Bridge on the Road leading from Bathgate to Blackness until it joins the Barbauchlaw Burn. |
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WHITOCKBRAE |
Whitockbrae
Whitockbrae
Wheatock brae |
Mr. Alexander Bell Farmer & Occr. [Occupier]
Mr. James Bishop Store Keeper at Colinshields
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About ½ mile north of Armadale
A Moderate Sized farm house One Storey high & slated, with out offices including a thrashing machine, with an arable farm of 100 Acres, Scotch, attached
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COLINSHIEL STORE |
Colinshield Store
Colinshield Store
Colinshield |
Mr. James Bishop Store Keeper
Mr. Alexander Bell Whitockbrae
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 35 chains NE by N. [North East by North] of Armadale
This name applies to a Provision Store belonging to Shotts Co. [Company] for the accommodation of the Men employed on the Works. Also a row of dwelling houses. inhabited by Colliers. with a Smithy attached. Its Tenanted by Shotts. Co. [Company] & on the property of the deceased, Mr. Sandlens |
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[Note] -- See Spelling of Colinshiel farm &. Colinshiel Coal Works |
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BARBAUCHLAW BURN |
Barbauchlaw Burn |
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COLINSHIEL |
Colinshiel
Colinshiel
Colinshiel
Colinshield
Colinshield
Colinshield |
Mr. Miln Farmer
Rent Receipts
Mr. Waugh
Mr. Alexander Bell Whitockbrae
Mr. John Russill Foreman (at Couston Coal Pit)
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About ¾ mile NE by E [North East by East] of Armadale
A Small farm house one Storey high & slated with out offices including a thrashing Machine with An arable Farm attached. Its tenanted by Shotts Iron. Co. [Company] & occupied by Mr. John Russill Foreman at Couston Coal Pit. And is the property of Mr. Sandlens (deceased) But Under Messrs. Gibson Craig etc etc Trustees - Edinbr [Edinburgh]
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COLINSHIEL COAL WORKS |
Colinshiel Coal Works
Colinshiel Coal Works
Colinshiel Coal Works |
Mr. Waugh Farmer Middlerig
Mr. Milne Farmer Collinsheil
Mr. John Wilson Armadale
New. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] About ½ mile N.E. by N. [North East by North] of Armadale
This name applies to three Pits on the Farm of Colinshiel in which Coal and Ironstone Are found And Are extensively worKed by the Shotts Iron Company who have the farm of Colinshiel And Minerals taKen from the Proprietor, Mr. Sandilands This is the most proper name as applying to these pits, in fact they are not Known by any other names to the inhabitants of the Surrounding District |
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OAK BANK |
Oak Bank
Oak Bank
Oak Bank |
Mr. Waugh Middlerigg
Mr. Milne Colinshiel
Forrest's Co. Map |
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[situation] About a mile E.N E. [East North East] of Armadale
A small arable Hill part on the farm of Middlerigg And part on the farm of Easton. It is supposed this Hill was covered with a Plantation or Wood of OaK trees at one time from which Circumstance it has derived its name some small stunted OaK trees are still growing on t [the] Hill |
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MIDDLERIG |
Middlerig
Middlerig |
Mr. Waugh Middlerig
Mr. Milne Colinshiel |
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles E by N. [East by North] of Armadale
A farm house with offices Vegetable garden and farm attached occupied by Mr. Waugh, Farmer and property of the Earl of Hopetoun |
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WESTER HARDHILL |
Wester Hardhill
Wester Hardhill
Little Hardhill |
Mr. John Wilson Armadale
Mr. Rennie Toll Keeper Armadale
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 3/8 mile SE by E [South East by East] from Armadale.
This name applies to a row of cottages one story high at one time used as a farm steading but at present occupied by Colliers - they are in middling repair and have gardens attached. The property of Mr. John Miller of Hardhill |
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ARMADALE |
Armadale
Armadale
Armadale |
Mr. John Wilson Armadale
William Rennie Toll Keeper Armadale
Forest's Co.[County] Map |
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[situation] In the west side of the parish of Bathgate
A small regularly built Vil [Village] two miles West of Bathgate on t [the] road leading from Edinburgh [to] Glasgow 20 miles West of the fo [former] and 22 East of the latter place
Consisting of small houses each [one] story high recently erected for t [the] accommodation of the Colliers emplo [employed] at the mines in the adjacent district. It is supplied with a Baker, a Grocer, a Boo [Boot and] Shoe Maker, and a smith. There is an Inn occupied by John Wilson Licenced to sell s [pirits] and Wines, and a public school - on the prop [property] of the trustees of the late Mr. Dennison of Glas [Glasgow] |
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WESTER MIDDLERIG |
Wester Middlerig
Wester Middlerig
Wester Middlerig
Middlerig |
Mr. R. Waugh Occupant
Mr. James Paterson Bathgate
Valn. Roll of Co. [Valuation Roll of County]
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 5/8 mile east of Armadale
A small farm house with suitable offices all in good repair; there is also a garden and a small arable farm attached. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun, and is presently tenanted by Mr. Robert Waugh |
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HARDHILL |
Hardhill
Hardhill
Hardhill |
John Millar Occupant
Mr. Durham Weir of Boghead Bathgate
Forest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1 1/8 miles E by S [East by South] of Armadale
A well built and commodious Farm House two stories high, having extensive offices and a Churning Machine, all in good repair
A Vegetable and Flower Garden attached, The farm Consists of 220 Acres. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun Tenanted by John Millar. |
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FALLSIDE |
Fallside
Fallside
Fallside |
John Millar Hardhill
Mr. Hutton Builder Bathgate
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1¼ miles E. by S. [East by South] of Armadale
A row of small cottages one story high, in good repair. The property of the Earl of Hopetoun. Occupied by Colliers |
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BOGHEAD HOUSE |
Boghead House
Boghead House
Boghead House
Birkenhead |
Mr. Durham Weir Esq. Proprietor
Mr. Johnston Waiter Bathgate
Plans of Mr. Durham Weir's Estate
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 1¼ miles ESE [East South East] of Armadale
A plain commodious building two stories high. having an extensive ornamental park. It is the residence of Durham Weir. Esqr. |
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TARREREOCH |
Tarrereoch
Tarrereoch
Tarrereoch
Tarreoch
Tarrereoch
Taryreoch |
Letters from Factor
Mr. Millar occupr [occupier]
Mr. J. Wilson
Mr. Johnson Lamb Bathville
Val. Roll of Co. [Valuation Roll of County]
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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Situation] About ½ mile NW [North West] from Torbane
A small farm house one storey high & slated. with out offices & including a thrashing machine. with an arable farm attached. The property of Sir William Bealy Polkemmet. |
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BATHVILLE COAL PIT |
Bathville Coalpit
Bathville Coalpit |
G. & F. Watson Coal & Iron Co. [Company]
Mr, Andrew Millar Tarreoch |
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[situation] About 5/8 Mile N.W. [North West] from Torbane
This name is given to a Coalpit on the Bathville estate out of which is taken Coal & Iron. The machinery is driven by Steam of Sixty Horse power. & the depth of Shaft 44 fathom. Also a small dwelling house & smithy attached & occupied by Men On the employment. Its worked by G. F. Watson Coal & Iron Company. And on the property of James McHardy Esqr. Glasgow |
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BATHVILLE ROW |
Bathville Row
Bathville Row |
Mr. Lamb Bathville
Mr. Andrew Millar Tarreoch |
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[situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] from Torbane
This name applies to a row of houses one storey high & slated South of Bathville Coal Pit & occupied by Colliers on the employment of G. & J. Watson Coal & Iron Co. [Company]
It is the property of James McHardy Esqr. Glasgow |
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HARDHILL PIT No 1 |
Hardhill Coalpit No. 1
Hardhill Coalpit No. 1 |
Mr. Johnson Bathville
Mr. Andrew Millar Tarreoch |
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[situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] from Torbane
This Name is given to a Coalp [Coalpit] on the Hopeton estate. out Of which is taken Coal & Iron. The Machinery is driven by Steam of 17 Horse power And the depth of Shaft 61 fathom. Its worked by Russill & Son Falkirk And on the property Of the Earl of Hopeton |
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ARMADALE STORE |
Armadale Store
Armadale Store |
Mr. Lamb Bathville
Mr. Andrew Millar Tarreoch |
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[situation] About 1 Mile N.W [North West] from Torbane
This Name is given to a provision Store for the Accommodation of the Men employed on the works of Mr Buttery & Murry Coal & Iron Co. [Company] Calder Bank - Also including dwelling house Office Stables Attached. Its the property of Mr. Denison, Merch [Merchant] & Banker, Glasgow |
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BATHVILLE |
Bathville
Bathville
Bathville |
Mr. Lamb Bathville
Mr. Andrew Millar Tarreoch
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[situation] About ½ Mile North of Torbane
A large Farm house two Storeys high & slated and a court of out Offices including a thrashing Machine with an arable farm attached also a row of Cot houses occupied by Men on the works of G. & F. Watson Coal & Iron Company. Its tenanted by G. & F. Watson and occupied by Mr. Lamb. Factor - And On the property of James McHardy Esqr. Glasg [Glasgow] |
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WHITESIDE |
Whiteside
Whiteside
White Side |
Mr. John Anderson Tenant
Mr. William Shaw Trees
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1¼ Miles N.E. by E [North East by East] of Torbane
This is a small farm steading with dwelling house of two storeys and garden, occupied by Mr. John Anderson, farmer. The proprietor is Durham Weir Esq. of Boghead. |
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MONKLAND RAILWAYS (Boghead to Cowdenhed Branch) |
Monkland Railways Boghead to Cowdenhed Branch |
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CAPPERS PIT No 1 |
Cappers Coal Pit No.1(Ironstone)
Cappers Coal Pit No.1 (Ironstone) |
Thomas Wardrop Foreman
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[situation] About ½ of a Mile W. by S. [West by South] from Torbane
This pit is situated a short distance S.W. [South West] of "Snab" and N.W. [North West] of Cappers Plantation - It is 24 fathoms in depth and worked by an engine 15 horse power, The seam including Parrat & Rough Coal & Ironstone is from 2 feet 10 inches to 3 feet 6 inches in thickness - It is worked by the Shotts Iron Company |
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CAPPERS PIT No 2 |
Cappers Coal Pit No.2
Cappers Coal Pit No.2 |
Thomas Wardrop
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[situation] About ¼ of a mile W. by S. [West by South] from Torbane
Is situated 12 Chains East of No 1 Pit & North of Cappers Plantation - It is 33 fathoms to the Seam which is from 3 to 4 feet 10 inches in thickness including Rough & Parrat Coal with Ironstone, the latter varying from 6 to 12 inches - The Water engine is 35 and the winding engine is 15 horse power - It is wrought by the Shotts Iron Company |
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POLKEMMET ROWS |
Polkemmet Rows
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Mr. Johnstone Polkemmet Cottage
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[situation] About 3/8 of a Mile W.N.W. [West North West] from Torbane
Two rows of Cottages receive this name, they form dwelling houses for those employed in the Coalpits of the Shotts Iron Company, whose property they are. They are built of Sandstone and are one storey high. |
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POLKEMMET COTTAGE |
Polkemmet Cottage
Polkemmet Cottage |
Mr. Johnstone Occupier
Peter Salmond Snab |
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[situation] Adjoining Polkemmet Rows
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SNAB |
Snab
Snab
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Peter Salmond Proprietor
Mr. William Murray Springfield
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[situation] About ¼ of a Mile W by N [West by North] from Torbane
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield |
Mr. William Murray Occupier
Mr. Peter Salmond Snab
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[situation] About ½ Mile W. by S. [West by South] from Torbane
This is a small farm steading with dwelling house and garden, occupied by Mr. William Murray, farmer. Sir William Bailie of Polkemmet is proprietor. |
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TREES |
Trees
Trees
Trees |
Mr. William Shaw Proprietor
Mr. Peter Salmond Snab
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[situation] About ¼ of a Mile N.W [North West] of Torbane
This is a dwelling of two storeys with stabling and other offices - occupied by Mr. William Shaw - the proprietor, |
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TORBANE |
Torbane
Torbane
Torbane
Torbane |
Mr. Thomas Steven Torbane
Mr. William Shaw Trees
Mr. Peter Salmond Snab
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[situation] About ¼ of a mile S.E by E [South East by East] of Trees
This name is given to a small farm steading with dwelling house and garden, occupied by Mr. William Steven, grazier. The proprietor is Mr. James Fleming Woodhead by Bathgate. |
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CAPPERS PLANTATION |
Cappers Plantation
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Mr. Johnstone Writer Bathgate
Mr. William Shaw Trees |
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[situation] About ¼ of a Mile S.W [South West] of Torbane
This name applies to a large space of ground, enclosed and planted wi [with] Fir Trees, no information can be obtai [obtained] as to the term The Cappers". it [is] part of the Estate of Polkemmet, an [and] the property of Sir William Baillie of Polkemmet. |
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WEST MAINS |
West Mains
West Mains
West Mains |
James Walker Occupier
William Shaw Trees
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[situation] About ¾ Mile E by N. [East by North] from Torbane
This is a moderately sized farm steading with dwelling house of one storey and garden occupied by Mr. James Walker farmer - the proprietor is Durham Weir Esq. Boghead. |
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TORBANEHALL |
Hall Torbane
Hall Torbane
Hall Torbane
Torbanehall
Torbanehall
Torbanehall
Torbanehall
Torbanehall |
Mr. William Shaw Trees
James Walker West Mains
Mr. Johnstone Writer Bathgate
Forrests Co. [County] map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
Durham Weir Esqr.
Mr. Johnston Bathgate
Mr. A. Arthur Inspector of poor |
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[situation] Abouit 1/8 of a Mile South from Torbane
Formerly this was a farm steading but is now partly occupied by those employed in the surrounding Coalpits - and partly ruinous - the proprietor is Mr Gillespie of Torbanehill. |
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TORBANE PIT No 2 |
Torbane Coal Pit No.2(Ironstone)
Torbane Coal Pit No.2 (Ironstone) |
R. Marsall Foreman
Mr. William McKinlay Contractor Bathgate |
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[situation] About 3/8 of a Mile W. [West] from Torbane
This pit is situated a few chains N [North] of the farmstead Hall Torbane, it is 58 fathoms in depth & worked by two engines - one a water engine 120 horsepower & a winding engine 35 horse power. There are four seams of Rough Coal Varying from 2 to 3 feet in thickness & one Seam of excellent Parrat Coal from 7 to 14 inches in thickness, there Are only small balls of Ironstone found in this pit - It is worked by Messrs Russel & Sons Falkirk |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 3 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.3
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.3 |
James Hodge Foreman
Mr. W. McKinlay |
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[situation] About ¾ Mile E by S. [East by South] from Torbane
No.3 is situated ¼ mile S. [South] of the farmstead of West Mains & is in full operation - it 27 fathoms deep - it produces an excellent Quality of Gas or Parrat Coal 8 to 20 inches in thickness and a seam of Common Coal from 20 to 30 inches - It is worked by a wwter engine of 50 horse power and a Winding engine 15 horse power - It is worked by the Messrs. Russel & Sons - There is Ironstone also found in this pit |
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Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate -- S. [Sheet] 9 -- No.9 -- T. [Trace] 6
Note -- Torbanehill Coal Pits Nos. 1 & 2 are worked Out [initialled] WMcK -- [Note in another hand] -- These come on Sheet 9 No. 10 Trace 4 |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 6 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.6
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.6 |
Mr. William McKinlay
James Hodge |
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[situation] About 45 chains east of Torbane
This is a pit but recently opened and is not A pit in Operation, its probable depth will be about 42 fathoms and the Engine about 25 Horse power, It will be worked by the Company - It is situated [--] of Torbane Pit about 15 Chains
It Contains both Coal & Ironstone |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 7 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.7
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.7 |
Mr. William McKinlay
James Hodge |
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[situation] About 45 chains E S E [East South East] of Torbane
This pit is also in an unfinished state and will be about 40 fathoms deep & worked by an engine of 15 horse power - The Company will work it also - It contains both Coal & Ironstone. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No.9 -- T. [Trace] 6
Bog Burn -- See Name Sheets for Sheet 9 No. 7 |
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TORBANEHILL MAINS |
Torbanehill Mains
Torbanehill Mains |
Peter Walker Tippethill
Daniel Miller Occupant |
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[situation] 34 chains east of Tippethill
A considerable farm house one storey high with suitable offices thrashing and churning machines all in good repair, and about 100 acres of land attached The property of William Gilespie Torbanehill occupied by Daniel Miller |
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Parish of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No.13 -- Trace 2 |
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TIPPETHILL |
Tippethill
Tippethill
Tippethill |
James Pettigrew Toll Keeper Whitburn
Peter Walker occupant
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[situation] In the Southern extremity of the parish of Bathgate
A middling sized farm house o [one] storey high with suitable office [offices] thrashing and churning machine [machines] all in good repair There is a small garden and a farm of about 100 acres attac [attached] The property of Sir William Bailie Polkemmet occupied by Peter Walker |
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Parish of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No.13 -- Trace 1 |
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TORBANEHILL HOUSE |
Torbanehill House
Torbanehill House
Torbanehill |
William Gillespie Esq. Proprietor
Mr. Leggatt Teacher Whitburn
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About ¾ mile east of Tippethill.
A neat plain mansion, two storeys high and slated, having a large piece of ornamental ground attached; and also a large Fruit and vegetable garden; the residence of the proprietor William Gillespie Esq. |
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TORBANEHILL |
Torbanehill
Torbanehill |
William Gillespie Esq Proprietor
Mr. Leggatt Teacher Whitburn |
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[situation] About 5/8 mile east of Tippethill
This name is giver to an old farmstead now converted into the Stabling and Offices attached to Torbanehill House; all in very good repair, and the property of Mr. Gillespie Torbanehill House |
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Parish of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No.13 -- Trace 3 |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 8 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.8
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.8 |
Mr. William McKinlay
Henry Reid |
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[situation] About 7/8 mile east of Tippethill.
This pit is but recently Opened, but is in full Operation and is less than a Quarter of a mile E, [East] of Torbanehill House, the average thickness of the seam is about 18 inches from which is produced excellent Parrat Coal & a Very good Quality of rough Coal. It is only 12 fathoms in depth and is worked by an engine 15 horse power - It is worked by the Company -
It Contains both Coal and Ironstone. |
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Ph [Parish] of Bathgate - Sheet 9 -- No.13 -- T. [Trace] 3 |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 4 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.4
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.4 |
Mr. William McKinlay Contractor Bathgate
Henry Reid Foreman |
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[situation] About 7/8 mile E by N. [East by North] of Tippethill
Is situated about ¼ of a mile N E [North East] of Torbanehill House, and its working is contracted for from the Company by Mr. William McKinlay of Bathgate - It is 28 fathoms deep its Parrat Coal is of excellent quality and the whole seam including the rough Coal varies from 15 inches to 2 feet 4 inches It is worked by an engine of 15 horse power - Small balls only, of Ironstone found in this pit |
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TORBANEHILL PIT No 5 |
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.5
Torbanehill Coal Pit No.5 |
Mr. William McKinlay
Henry Reid |
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[situation] About a mile E by N. [East by North] of Tippethill.
This pit is only 11 fathoms deep and is situated E. [East] of No.4, it produces small balls of ironstone and the Seam of Parrat and rough Coal is about 20 inches - there is no engine, but a horse and gin to work it - It is Contracted for from the C [Company] by Mr. William McKinlay of Bathgate - |
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RIVER ALMOND |
River Almond |
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Ph [Parish] of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No.13 -- T. [Trace] 3
See Name Books for 6 Inch plans County Edinburgh |
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DRUM |
Drum
Drum
Drum |
John Vernon occupier
John Wilson
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[situation] In the south side of the parish of Bathgate
A small farm house one Storey high with offices and garden and a small farm of arable ground attached. Occupied by John Wilson
The property of W. Gillespie Esqr. of Holme Hill. |
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STEPENDS |
Stepends
Stepends
Stepends |
John Vernon Drum
John Wilson Pottishaw
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[situation] In the south of the parish of Bathgate.
A Small cot house in good repair with garden attached occupied by a weaver. The property of William [Gillespie] Esqr. of Holme Hill. |
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Parish of Bathgate -- Sheet 9 -- No. 14 -- Trace 1
[signed] RD Kerr Capt RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 1st. Feby. 1856 -- James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 31st. Jany. 1856 |
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[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPT] OFFICE -- 20 MAY 95 [1895] -- SOUTHAMPTON
Co. [COUNTY] LINLITHGOW
SHEET IX [9] No. 5. 9, 13 &. 14.
Parish of
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