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PARISH OF BATHGATE
SHEET 9 No. 6.
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Bathgate Ph. [Parish] -- 3
Ballencrieff Mill (Corn) -- 5
Bathgate (Flour) -- 6
Bridge-end -- 6
Bathgate Water-- 7
Bathgate Branch Ry. [Railway] -- 7 & 30
Bathgate Muir -- 8
Bathgate -- 9
Brown's Square --19
Brewery -- 24
Bathgate Hotel -- 25
Bathgate Mill (Corn) -- 27
Bailie's Lane -- 30
Bathgate Inn -- 31
Balbardie Pit (Coal & Ironstone) -- 31
Bloomfield --38
Balbardie House -- 40
Bughtknowe -- 43
Bathgate Academy -- 53
Bathgate Bog -- 55
Bog Burn -- 57
Cattle Market --8
Cochrane Street -- 13
Church -- 32
Chapel (Evangelical Union) --36
Chapel Well (Covered) --41
Chapel Lane -- 45
Dykehead -- 16
Easton -- 5
Engine Street -- 23
Freemasons' Lodge Hopetoun's -- 26
Free Church -- 35
Fallside -- 48
Fallside Coal Pit No. 3 -- 3
Gideon Street -- 21
Gas Works -- 24
Guys Burn -- 39
Hill Street -- 14
High Street -- 18
Hopetoun Street -- 20
Hall Bathgate -- 49
Jarvey Street -- 19
Jail -- 25
Kirkton Burn -- 55
Kaim Head -- 13
Kirkroads -- 54
Livery Street -- 17
Livery Well -- 18
Little Boghead -- 46
Muir Cottage -- 8
Main Street -- 14
Market Street -- 21
Mid Street -- 22
Monkland Railways Blackston to Boghead Branch -- 29
Manse -- 55
Manse -- 36
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INDEX Continued
Names of Objects -- Pages
Meadowhead Tavern -- 47
Manse -- 54
North Street -- 15
North Bride Street -- 22
National Bank -- 28
Old Hall Knowe -- 56
Post Office -- 26
Petershill -- 43
Robertson's Square -- 16
Russel Street -- 17
Royal Commercial Hotel -- 27
R. C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel --34
Rosemount -- 37
Rosemount Cottage -- 37
Railway Station -- 39
Reids Place -- 49
South Bridge Street -- 23
Sheriff's Court -- 26
School --33
Site of Chapel -- 41
Site of Bathgate Castle -- 50
Stone Coffins or Kestvaen (Found Here) -- 54
Union Bank -- 28
United Presbyterian Church -- 34
Wilsontown Morningside & Coltness Railway -- 29
Woodbine Cottage -- 38
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BATHGATE (parish of) |
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate
Ph. [Parish] of Bathgate |
Sheriffs List of Parishes
New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Fullerton's Co. [County] Map
Fullerton's Gazetteer
Chalmer's Caledonia
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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[situation] In the Southern portion of the County of Linlithgow
A parish in the county of Linlithgow bounded on the north by the parishes of Torphichen and Linlithgow on the east by Ecclesmachan Uphall and Livingston on the South by Livingston and Whitburn on the West by Torphichen and Shotts. It is about 7½ miles in length from east to west and two in average breadth and has a superficial area of 11.214 English acres. It is intersected by one of the great roads leading from Edinburgh to Glasgow. A considerable portion of the south-east south and west of the parish is almost a level but towards the north-east it becomes hilly. The soil is exceedingly variable some very good some very indifferent and intermixed with patches of moss & moor. Ironstone has been found within this parish but not much wrought freestone, coals, and limestone are found in great abundance some mines of silver in the hills to the north of Bathgate town were formerly wrought by Germans but the vein has long been lost. This parish is ancient in ancient times was a distinct Sheriffdom. This parish anciently vicarage is in the presbytery of Linlithgow and Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale. Patron the Earl of Hopeton. The town of Bathgate is pleasantly situated near the centre of the parish on the middle
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line of road from Edinburgh to Glasgow 18 miles distant from the former and 24 from the latter. It lays claim to considerable antiquity. There is no detached portion of this parish within any other parishes nor are there any detached portion belonging to any other parish within this parish. |
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BALLENCRIEFF MILL |
Ballencrieff Mill
Ballencrieff Mill
Ballencrieff Mill
Ballencrieff Mill |
Mr. John Chapman Tenant
Mr. James Tenant
Name on tickets
Forest's Co. [County] Map |
009 |
[Situation] ¾ mile W N W. [West North West] of the parish Church.
A large mass of stone buildings on the S. [South] side of Bathgate Water, the principal part being 3 storeys high and slated. The grain ground are Oats & Barley and it is worked both by Steam and Water power. The Engine is of 30 horse power and the water wheel is 14 feet by 7 & overshot. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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EASTON |
Easton
Easton
Easton |
Mr. J. Russel Tenant
Mr. John Chapman Ballencrieff Mill
Forests Co. [County] Map |
009 |
[Situation] ⅞ mile W by N. [West by North] of the parish Church.
A small but well built house one storey high S. [South] West of Ballencrieff Mill - the out offices are large & commodious with a Covered thrashing machine The Kitchen garden is in front of the dwelling house and is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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BATHGATE MILL FLOUR |
Bathgate Mill (Flour)
Bathgate Mill (Flour) |
Mr M. Chapman
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
009 |
[Situation] ⅜ mile WSW. [West South West] of the parish Church.
A large Flour Mill on the W. [West] side of Bathgate Water at the W. [West] end of Bathgate, it is worked by steam, the engine being 18 horse power - the building is 3 storeys high slated & in middling repair, the property of |
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BRIDGE-END |
Bridge-end
Bridge-end |
Mr W. Baird Proprietor
Mr W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
009 |
[Situation] 35 chains WSW [West South West] of the parish Church.
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BATHGATE WATER |
Bathgate Water
Bathgate Water
Bathgate Water
Bog Burn
Bathgate Water |
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker Bathgate
Forrest's Co. [County] map
New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
009 |
[Situation] Running in a northerly direction a few chains west of the town of Bathgate.
A large Stream the continuation Bog Burn from where it crosses the road which leads from Bathgate to Whitburn as far as Ballencrieff Mill and runs in a westerly direction until it arrives at the S. [South] of the town from which it turns in a N. [North] direction past the W. [West] side of the town & is called Bathgate Water, it flows past Ballencrieff Mill & & joins Barbauchlaw Burn & Logie Water W. [West] of Couston |
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BATHGATE MUIR CATTLE MARKET |
Bathgate Muir
Bathgate Muir
Bathgate Muir
Market Place |
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
009 |
[Situation] ⅜ mile west of the parish Church.
A small field N.W. [North West] of the town of Bathgate on the W. [West] side of Bathgate Water it is partly covered with furze an here the fairs are held for the Sale of Cattle &c. It is not a common but by some arrangement the town holds the right of Keeping its fairs on it - It is the property of Mr. Fleming of Woodhead - See further Description for town of Bathgate. |
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MUIR COTTAGE |
Muir Cottage
Muir Cottage |
Mr. W. Lawrie resident
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
009 |
[Situation] At the north side of Bathgate Muir.
A small Cottage at the N. [North] end of Bathgate Muir it is one storey high & in good repair, there is a small garden in front and is the property of the Earl of Hopetown. |
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BATHGATE (TOWN) |
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate |
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
The above names are Authorities for all the names in the Town of Bathgate
Forrest's Co. [County] map
New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Chalmer's Caledonia
Stat. [Statistical] Account |
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[Situation] In the centre of the parish of Bathgate.
A small but thriving town situated at the base of a low range of hills on the N [North] of the Edinburgh and Glasgow road 18 miles from the former and 23 from the latter The N.W. [North West] is the old portion of the town and is built very close and irregular but the East of the town is modern and well built, the streets are wide, running nearly at right angles to each other and containing a number of very good general shops - Public houses, Inns and one large Hotel and Posting house - The town is lighted with gas and is well supplied with excellent water, rising off beds
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of limestone that abound in the neighbourhood - there is a public fountain in every street, and some streets have two - the principal employment of the inhabitants is handloom weaving, and a number of Coalpits having been Opened lately, they give employment to a great number of hands. A Market is held here every Wednesday principally for the sale of Agricultural produce, and three fairs for the sale of Cattle held in a field called "Bathgate Muir" west of the town. One the first Wednesday after Whitsunday O.S. [Old Style] One the firts Wednesday after Martinmas O.S. [Old Style] and One in October on 4th Wednesday. These are the only fars now held for [trades. *] There are five places of Worship - two U.P [United Presbyterian] Churches, a Parish Church, Free Church and a Chapel of the Evangelical Union or Morrisonians, a Parish School and a very fine Academy on the E. [East] side, endowed and free to all parishioners. There are two Corn and flour Mills worked by Steam and Water power, a Brewery, Gas Works and a Distillery a little North of the town. The neighbourhood abounds in limestone, parrot or Gas Coal, Common Coal - Ironstone and Fire Clay - There is a small Jail containing three Cells & a room for debtors but now disused - there is a branch of the National Bank of Scotland and one of the Union Bank, a Mason's Lodge in which the business of a Savings Bank is transacted and also a Sherriffs Court is held here every three months - there is also a Post Office - The town is a Burgh of Barony and is governed by a Provost, three Bailies, treasurer and twelve Councillors - the head Constable has charge of the Jail.
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COCHRANE STREET |
Cochrane Street
Cochrane Street
Cochrane Street |
Mr J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Billet Book |
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[Situation] At the N W [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
This street Commences at Kaim Head running in a westerly direction & terminating near Bathgate Corn Mill. it is composed of housed from one to two storey's high, slated and thatched, chiefly in but midling repair and occupied for the most part by widows and laborers - there are small vegetable gardens in rear. |
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KAIM HEAD |
Kaim Head
Kaim Head
Kaim Head |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Billet Book |
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[Situation] In the NW [North West] end of Bathgate.
The Continuation West of Cochrane St. for about 2 Chains to the beginning of Hill Street - the houses are two storeys high, containing a few small shops the N. [North] side having small garden in rear - the houses are Old & not in very good repair. |
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MAIN STREET |
Main Street
Main Street |
Corner Ticket
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] In the north side of the town of Bathgate.
A narrow & very irregularly built street - the houses are old and staning [standing] in every position - they are two and three storeys high & form about the oldest part of the two [town] - it contains a few shops and extends from Kaim Head E. [East] to the N.W. [North West] end of Jarvey Street. |
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HILL STREET |
Hill Street
Hill Street
Hill Street |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Billet Book |
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[Situation] In the N. [North] eastern side of the town of Bathgate.
A short, wide irregularly built street built on a steep, rising from the E. [East] end of Kaim Head to the Jail. In this street the market was formerly held before the modern portion of the town was erected - the houses are one & two storeys high, one of which is a P.H. [Public House] and they are chiefly occupied by weavers. |
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NORTH STREET |
North Street
North Street
North Street |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Billet Book |
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[Situation] At the north end of the town of Bathgate.
A narrow crooked street or lane extending from Kaim Head to Brown's Square, the houses are chiefly one storey high, having a dead wall in front, and occupied by weavers & laborers - there are vegetable gardens in rear of the houses on the N. [North] side. |
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MARKET STREET |
Market Street
Market Street
Market Street |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Billet Book |
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[Situation] In the north side of the town of Bathgate.
A short narrow street leading from Main Street to the Jail at the head of Hill Street - it consists of only four or five dwelling houses in bad repair - there are no gardens in rear of the houses. |
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DYKE HEAD |
Dyke Head
Dyke Head
Dyke Head |
Billet Book
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston |
009 |
[Situation] In the NW. [North West] end of Bathgate town.
A short, narrow and badly built street or lane composed of one and two storey houses occupied by weavers &c. it extends from the brewery to the end of Kaim Head. |
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ROBERTSON'S SQUARE |
Robertson's Square
Robertson's Square
Robertson's Square |
Name on Corner
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston |
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[Situation] In the NW. [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
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[Description pertaining to Chapel Lane, which also appears on p. 45 with slightly different description]
A long narrow lane extending from the W. [West] end of Dyke Head S. [South] to North Bridge Street, it contains only two dwelling houses, U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church & manse and the Brewery is at the N. [North] end. It derives its name from the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church being situated in it. |
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RUSSEL STREET |
Russel Street
Russel Street |
Durham Weir Esqre. Factor, Boghead
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
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[Situation] At the N.W. [North West] side of the town of Bathgate.
A newly built street, composed of three long rows of Cottage houses, one story high and slated and occupied by miners & laborers - the property of the Coal Company. |
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LIVERY STREET |
Livery Street
Livery Street
Livery Street |
Billet Book
Mr. W. Johnston
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] Near the central portion of the Town of Bathgate.
This street, the N. [North] end of which is very narrow extends from the E. [East] end of Main Street, Southward to the E. [East] end of North Bridge Street - the houses are chiefly one story high and thatched, with gardens in rear, and occupied by weavers and laborers. Mr Johnston, Banker, and Mr Simpson exProvost, say, this street derived its name from its having led to the Mews belonging to Bathgate Castle which stood in low marshy ground S.E. [South East] of the town. |
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LIVERY WELL |
Livery Well
Livery Well
Livery Well |
Mr. W. Johnston
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. J. Johnston |
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[Situation] At the west side of Livery Street.
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HIGH STREET |
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Billet Book
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Mr. W. Johnston |
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[Situation] The N E. [North East] part of the town of Bathgate.
A wide street, running in a N.E. [North East] direction from the N. [North] end of Jarvey Street, having a gradual ascent to its termination. In the houses in the S.W. [South West] end are two stories high & in good repair, & occupied by the better class - & in Contains two public houses and a Temperance Hotel. the remainder of the Street is Composed of one story houses occupied by weavers & laborers. |
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BROWN'S SQUARE |
Brown's Square
Brown's Square
Brown's Square |
Billet Book
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Mr. W. Johnston |
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[Situation] In the north side of the town of Bathgate.
A small quadrangular Court Composed of a few one storey dwellings, stables &c. - it is situated between the S.W. [South West] end of High Street and North Street. |
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JARVEY STREET |
Jarvey Street
Jarvey Street
Jarvey Street |
Corner Ticket
Mr. Simpson - Late Provost
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[Situation] Near the central part of the town of Bathgate.
This is the principle street in the town and where the market is held, it is wide and the houses are two stories high, well built and slated, and for the most part have gardens in rear, it contains some very good shops and two public houses, in this street is the National Branch Bank and the grave Yard attached to the Parish Church bounds it at the N.W. [North West] end where there is an entrance gate to the Church & Grave Yard, it extends from Hopetoun Street to the S.W. [South West] end of High Street |
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HOPETOUN STREET |
Hopetoun Street
Hopetoun Street
Hopetoun Street |
Corner Ticket
Billet Book
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[Situation] Passing nearly through the central part of the town of Bathgate.
This is the second best street in the town and is composed of houses one & two storeys high the latter being of a very good description - the former are generally thatched and in good repair - all having gardens in rear. In this street is the Post Office and Bathgate Hotel, also the Union Bank of Scotland. It extends N.E. [North East] from the N. [North] end of Engine Street to the junction of Gideon and Marjoribanks Streets. It contains two Public houses and two fountains. |
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GIDEON STREET |
Gideon Street
Gideon Street
Gideon Street |
Billet Book
Mr. Simpson (Late Provost)
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] East side of the town of Bathgate.
This street extends S. E. [South East] from High Street to the N. E. [North East] end of Hopetoun Street. The houses are old and all two stories high, one has the date 1755 over the door - they all have vegetable gardens in rear and are chiefly occupied by weavers. |
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MARJORIBANKS STREET |
Marjoribanks Street
Marjoribanks Street
Marjoribanks Street |
Corner Ticket
Mr. A. Simpson Late Provost
Billet Book |
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[Situation] East side of the town of Bathgate.
A suburban street containing only a few houses, two storeys high and inhabited by weavers, it extends S. E. [South East] ward from Gideon street past the Ph [Parish] School towards the Bathgate Academy. In this street is the Evangelical Union Church and Manse. |
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MID STREET |
Mid Street
Mid Street
Mid Street |
Corner Ticket
Billet Book
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[Situation] S E. [South East] side of the town of Bathgate.
A long wide street consisting of scattered rows of houses one and two storeys high, in good repair & occupied by tradesmen & weavers - it is a continuation of Jarvey St. & extends S.E. [South East] to Rosemount. |
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NORTH BRIDGE STREET |
North Bridge Street
North Bridge Street
North Bridge Street |
Billet Book
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston |
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[Situation] In the west side of the town of Bathgate.
A short wide street leading from the N. [North] End of Engine St. nearly W. [West] to the N. W. [North West] end of South Bridge Street - the houses are chiefly one storey high in good repair and occupied by tradesmen & laborers - they have all gardens attached - some small shops in this Street |
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SOUTH BRIDGE STREET |
South Bridge Street
South Bridge Street |
Mr. A. Simpson Late Provost
Billet Book |
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[Situation] In the S W [South West] side of the town of Bathgate.
A wide street forming a part of the Edinburgh & Glasgow road, the houses are one and two storeys high, occupied by weavers, laborers &c. and extends N E. [North East] from Engine Street to the end of North Bridge St. the houses have all vegetable gardens at the rear. |
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ENGINE STREET |
Engine Street
Engine Street |
Billet Book
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[Situation] In the southern side of the town of Bathgate.
A very wide street, the S. [South] end forming part of the Edinburgh & Glasgow road, the houses are one & two storeys high with open spaces dividing them in several places and having gardens attached. In this street are the Free Church and Manse, The Royal Commercial Hotel and Bathgate Inn the Oldest established house of the kind in Bathgate - it extends from the S. E. [South East] end of Hopetoun Street, S [South] & S.E. [South East] to Reid's Place on the Edinburgh and Glasgow road - Inhabited by tradesmen laborers, small shopkeepers &c - |
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GAS WORKS |
Gas Works
Gas Works |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston |
009 |
[Situation] At the N W. [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
A small establishment for the manufacture of Gas at the E. [East] end of Russel Street - It belongs to a Company and let out in shares - the Gasometer contains 3500 Cubic feet. |
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BREWERY |
Brewery
Brewery |
Mr .Wallace Tenant
Mr. J. Finlay |
009 |
[Situation] At the N W. [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
A large mass of buildings erected in 1828, consisting of Malt lofts, Coppers, Stores &c - it manufactures about 1000 gallons of ale weekly and is situated at the N. [North] end of Chapel Lane |
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JAIL |
Jail
Jail |
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston |
009 |
[Situation] In the north side of the town of Bathgate.
A small prison formerly the old Meal]Market, standing at the head of Hill Street. It contains three Cells for the confinement of offenders for one night only previous to their removal to Linlithgow. It also contains a room that was formerly used for the Confinement of debtors, but is now used as a kind of store room, debtors being removed to Linlithgow - it is in charge of the head Constable and is enclosed by a wall about 16 feet high. |
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BATHGATE HOTEL |
Bathgate Hotel
Bathgate Hotel
Bathgate Hotel |
Sign Board
Mr. Robertson Occupier
Mr. J. Finlay |
009 |
[Situation] At the junction of Jarvey Street with Hopetoun Street.
A very fine two storey house in Hopetoun Street the principal one in the town - it has excellent accommodations for travellers - having good stabling attached, it is also a posting house. |
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FREEMASONS' LODGE (Hopetoun) SHERIFF'S COURT |
Mason Lodge
Mason Lodge
Mason Lodge
Freemasons' Lodge (Hopetoun)
Freemasons' Lodge (Hopetoun) |
Mr. J. Johnston Stationer
Mr. J. Finlay
Mr. W. Johnston
Mr. Simpson Bathgate
Mr. Johnston Bathgate |
009 |
[Situation] On the west side of Jarvey Street.
This is a long low room on the second floor of a private dwelling in Jarvey, filled up with desks and seats and having the walls painted with all the insignia of the Order. It is the property of the body. Here the Sherriffs Court is held every three months for the settlement of small debts and also the business of a friendly society is transacted here. |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Jardine Postmaster
Mr. J. Finlay |
009 |
[Situation] On the South Side of Hopetoun Street.
Situated in Hopetoun Street in a Watchmakers establishment & liable to be removed - there is only one dispatch and one delivery in the day - the mails pass through Linlithgow |
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BATHGATE MILL CORN |
Bathgate Mill
Bathgate Mill |
Robert Thom Tenant
Daniel Whitelaw Miller |
009 |
[Situation] At the NW [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
A small stone building three storeys high at the N.W. [North West] end of the town, it grinds oats & barley only and is worked by water and steam, the engine is 10 horse power and the water wheel is 18 feet by 4 overshot - It is part of the Marjoribanks property - in the hands of trustees |
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ROYAL COMMERCIAL HOTEL |
Royal Commercial Hotel
Royal Commercial Hotel |
Sign
Mr. J. Currie Tenant |
009 |
[Situation] On the east side of Engine Street.
A very neat two storey house, built of dressed stone & slated, it has good stabling & affords good accommodation for travellers - It is in the S.E. [South East] end of Engine Street |
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NATIONAL BANK |
National Bank
National Bank |
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Mr. W. Johnston |
009 |
[Situation] On the east side of Jarvey Street nearly adjoining the Ph. [Parish] Church.
This is a Branch of the National Bank of Scotland established in 1825. The present building was erected in 1853 and is a handsome Stone Structure, two stories high and slated, it is in the N.W. [North West] end of Jarvey Street, near the Ph. [Parish] Church. |
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UNION BANK |
Union Bank
Union Bank |
Mr. Marshal Agent
Mr. W. Johnston |
009 |
[Situation] On the north Side of Hopetoun Street.
A branch of the Union Bank of Scotland, established 1830 and is only a rented office. |
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MONKLAND RAILWAYS |
Monkland Railway (Bathgate Branch)
Monkland Railway (Bathgate Branch)
Monkland Railway (Bathgate Branch)
Monkland Railways Blackton to Boghead Branch |
Mr. William Grainger
Mr. A Grainger Contractors
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Joseph Cochran Esqr. Companys Engineer |
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[Situation] Passing close to the west side of the town of Bathgate.
A single line of Railway in the Course of formation, extending from Bathgate to Avon Bridge a distance of nearly 5 miles & where it joins the Slamannan Branch. It is for the Conveyance of goods & Minerals. |
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WILSONTOWN MORNINGSIDE AND COLTNESS RAILWAY |
Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Wilsontown & Morningside Branch
Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Wilsontown & Morningside Branch
Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Wilsontown & Morningside Branch
Wilsontown Morningside and Coltness Railway
Wilsontown Morningside and Coltness Railway
Wilsontown Morningside and Coltness Railway
Wilsontown Morningside and Coltness Railway |
Company's Railway Map
Mr. Dow-Clark
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
A. J. Adie Esqr. E&G Ry Cos. [Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Company's] Engineer
Mr Stuart Station Master E&G Ry. [Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway] Edinr. [Edinburgh]
Mr Fitzpatrick E&G Raily Co. [Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Company]
Inscription on Crossing Gate |
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[Situation] Extending Southward from the Bathgate Branch Railway & from the south side of the town of Bathgate.
A single line of Railway extending a distance of 16 miles from Bathgate to where it joins the Caledonian at Morningside, it is for the conveyance of goods and minerals & is leased by the Edinburgh & Glasgow Company for a period of 99 years. |
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BAILIE'S LANE |
Bailie's Lane
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Bailie's Lane |
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker |
009 |
[Situation] NW. [North West] end of the town of Bathgate.
A short narrow lane running W. [West] from Chapel Lane to the Gas Works at the W. [West] end of Russel Street the Brewery is on the N. [North] side and fence bounds the other |
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Bathgate Branch Railway |
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BATHGATE INN |
Bathgate Inn
Bathgate Inn
Bathgate Inn |
Mr. James Johnston Occupier
Sign Board
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] On the west side of Engine Street near the end of South Bridge Street.
This is the oldest Inn in the town and it being situated on the Edinburgh and Glasgow road, it was the principal place of accommodation for travellers previous to the Opening of the Railways. It is two storeys high with stabling &c. attached and affords excellent accommodation for travellers. |
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BALBARDIE PIT |
Balbardie Coal Pit
Balbardie Coal Pit |
Mr. James Hosie Balbardie House
Mr. A. Young Engineer |
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[Situation] About 15 chains N by E [North by East] of the parish Church.
This pit is a short distance E [East] of Balbardie Ho. [House] and is worked by an engine of 4 horse power the vein is 3 feet 8 thick and consists of Common Coal - Parrot or Gas Coal Iron Stone and Clay - the mine is approached by a tunnel at an L [angle] of about 30 degrees and 63 fathoms to the workings. there is a tramway and the produce is brought in trucks - It is on the Marjoribanks' estate. |
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CHURCH |
Church Ph. [Parish]
Church Ph. [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Byers Incumbent
Mr. J. Johnston Banker |
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[Situation] In the NE. [North East] of the town of Bathgate.
A plain stone building in the form of three fourths of a Cross, and erected in 1739 - there is a small belfry on the West end - it has a gallery in each wing and is lighted by small oblong windows which gives the interior rather a dark gloomy appearance Contains sittings - free - for 800 and the average attendance is about 500 - The Earl of Hopetoun is the Patron of the living and the present incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] J. Byers - there is a large Grave Yard on the S. [South] Side it is situated near the N. W. [North West] end of Jarvey Street, with an entrance also from Gideon Street. |
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SCHOOL |
School Ph. [Parish]
School Ph. [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Byers
Mr. D. Rankine Teacher |
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[Situation] About 15 chains SE by E. [South East by East] of the Ph. [Parish] Church.
A well built house standing between Mid Street and Marjoribanks - it was erected in 1811 is two storey's high & slated, the lower part being the school and the upper is the residence of the teacher who has the maximum salary besides School fees, he has also the use of a large garden in front of the School. The branches taught are those usual in such Schools and the average attendance is 80 boys and 60 girls. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Mr. A. Simpson
Mr. J. Johnston |
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[Situation] At the west side of the town of Bathgate.
A large plain, undressed stone edifice standing on the W. [West] side of Chapel Land - it was erected in 1812 and contains sittings for 900 - the interior is quite plain and gallery occupies three sides. The manse stands close to the Church and is a plain two storey building, in midling repair, it is unoccupied the Congregation being without a a Minister. |
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R. C. CHAPEL |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Mr. A. Simpson
Mr. J. Johnston |
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[Situation] On the east side of Livery Street.
A small plain stone edifice standing on the W. [West] side of Livery St. [Street] a gallery occupies three sides and there are sittings for 500, the interior is in but middling repair and the clergyman who occupies a house in Engine Street is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Cuthbert. |
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Note:- Since the Descriptive Remarks
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Kesson
Mr A. Simpson Late Provost |
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[Situation] On the west side of Engine Street.
A neat but plain stone building erected by subscription in 1843. It is large and low, with a tripple roof and is without galleries, it contains sittings for 500 and the Clergyman is the Revd [Reverend] James Kesson who is paid from the sustentation fund. |
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MANSE |
Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Kesson Resident
Mr A. Simpson |
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[Situation] On the west side of Engine Street a little South of the Free Church.
A very neat stone building close to the Church. It is two Storeys high & slated with ornametnal projecting woden eaves, it is the property of the Congregation |
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CHAPEL (Evangelical Union) |
Evangelical Union Chapel
Evangelical Union Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] R. Morrison Incumbent
Mr. John Young Elder |
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[Situation] On the east side of Marjoribank Street.
This was formerly the Ante-Burgher Chapel but the sect is now called the Evangelical Union or the Morrisonians, being the followers of Morrison the founder of the sect. It is a small plain rough stone building erected in 1807 with a small gallery round three sides, and it contains sittings for about 400. |
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MANSE |
Manse (Evangelical Union)
Manse (Evangelical Union) |
Revd. [Reverend] R. Morrison occupier
Mr John Young - Elder |
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[Situtation] About 2 chains east of the Evangelical Union Chapel.
The manse which is near the Church is a plain two storey building with a long & well kept garden in front, the residence of Revd. [Reverend] R. Morrison |
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ROSEMOUNT |
Rosemount
Rosemount |
Mr. James Dick Rosemount Cottage
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] On the west side of Mid Street near its South end.
A good stone built dwelling house at the south end of Mid Street. It is two storeys high and slated, and is surrounded by a small portion of Sward & Vegetable garden. It is the property of Mrs. Kerr, Dalkeith |
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ROSEMOUNT COTTAGE |
Rosemount Cottage
Rosemount Cottage |
Mr. James Dick resident
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] On the west side of Mid Street.
A neat little Cottage close to Rosemount, one story high & slated, having a small but neatly kept garden between it & Mid Street. It is the property of Mrs. Kerr, Dalkeith |
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BLOOMFIELD |
Bloomfield
Bloomfield |
Mr. William McKinlay Owner & Occupier
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] On the east side of Engine Street.
A very neat dwelling house on the E. [East] side of Engine Street. it is two storeys high & slated, there is a small piece of ornamental ground in front and a Vegetable garden in rear - there is also a small row of stables &c attached. |
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WOODBINE COTTAGE |
Woodbine Cottage
Woodbine Cottage |
Mr. G. Sutherland resident
Mr. J. Finlay |
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[Situation] On the west side of Mid Street.
A small, but neat Cottage. One storey high and slated, having a long narrow strip of well kept garden in front. it stands a little back from the W. [West] side of Mid Street. It is the property of Mr. G. Crawford, Jarvey Street. |
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RAILWAY STATION |
Railway Station
Railway Station
Bathgate Station |
Mr. Dow Clerk
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Index Board |
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[Situation] Near the terminus of the Bathgate Branch Railway, at the south end of the town of Bathgate.
A small wooden structure S [South] of the town, the terminus of the passenger line from Edinburgh. It consists of an Office, small waiting room & lumber store - it is slated and has a clock in front - there are two wooden sheds W. [West] of the station for the delivery of Goods &c. |
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GUYS BURN |
Guys Burn
Guys Burn |
Alexander Auld
Mr. J Finlay |
009 |
[Situation] Forming the Municipal Boundary of the burgh of Bathgate on the north side.
A small burn which rises in the farm of Petershill a short distance east of the the house and running in a westerly direction passing north of the town of Bathgate forming the municipal boundary on that side of the burgh and runs into the Bathgate Water near the NW [North West] end of the town |
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BALBARDIE HOUSE |
Balbardie House
Balbardie House
Balbardie House
Balbardie House |
Estate Map
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Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Forrests Co. [County] map. |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile NNW [North North West] of the Parish Church.
A large & handsomely built mansion, standing N. [North] of the town in a park well stocked with trees - the house is composed of a centre three stories high and two wings two stories, and the W. [West] end, surrounding two small Court Yards is only one storey - the front faces to the N. [North] and the entrance by a porch surmounted by a neatly executed stone ballustrade above which in front of the main building rise four Corinthian pillars & four pillasters, the whole front is handsomely decorated by festoons of flowers &c cut in relief together with the Arms of the family of Marjoribanks, whose property is was but now in the hands of trustees. It is getting fast out of repair & the Office, a little West of the house are ruinous and all the walks &c formerly [in] the large garden adjoining the Offices are ploughed up & vegetables & Cattle food grown in it. Mr. James Hosie, resident |
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Site of CHAPEL |
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel |
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Mr. R. McNab Saddler
Mr. J. Fleming Gardner |
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[Situation] About 21 Chains SE [South East] of the Parish Church.
This was a small stone building, thatched, erected about the time of the Reformation, as a Roman Catholic place of Worship when that body was deprived of the Old Church at Kirkton about 1½ mile S.E. [South East] of Bathgate. The Authorities quoted have seen it standing and inhabitated by an Old Woman and they remember the projections in the wall that supported the Altar as also the Holy Water font |
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CHAPEL WELL |
Chapel Well (Covered)
Chapel Well (Covered)
Chapel Well (Covered) |
Mr. J. Johnston
Mr. R. McNab
Mr. J. Fleming |
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[Situation] Close to the Site of Chapel.
At the S. [South] end of the buildg. [building] was a fine Spring Well of excellent water with an Old thorn beside it & it was & is still called Chapel Well but it is now covered & ploughed over, there is a small Stream issuing from it which runs winter & summer |
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BUGHTKNOWES |
Bughtknowes
Bughtknowes
Bughtknowes
Bught Knows |
Mr. James Gray resident
Mr. T. Johnston Petershill
Ticket on Carts
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009 |
[Situation] About 36 Chains NE by E [North East by East] of the parish church.
A small but neatly built Farmstead, the dwelling house is only one storey high which together with the Outbuildings are in good repair - It is in the hands of trustees |
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PETERSHILL |
Petershill
Petershill
Peter's hill |
Mr. T. Johnston occupier
Mr. J Gray Bughtknowes
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 37 Chains E by N. [East by North] of the parish church.
A long low one story house, neatly built & in good repair the outbuildings are small & forms the E [East] end of the house - there is a large kitchen garden in rear. It is in the hands of trustees. |
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CHAPEL LANE |
Chapel Lane |
Mr. Johnson Write Bathgate
Mr. Ferguson Bathgate |
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[Situation] In the western side of the town of Bathgate.
A lane or road extending from North Bridge Street to the Brewery at Dyke Head There are only a few houses erected On either side of this lane the principal ones being the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church and Manse which stand on its West side |
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LITTLE BOGHEAD |
Little Boghead |
William Steven Little Boghead
Mr. Simpson Bathgate |
009 |
[Situation] 54 chains SW by S [South West by South] of the parish church.
A farm house with offices vegetable garden and farm attached occupied by William Steven and property of Durham Weir Esq |
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WOODHEAD |
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodside |
Mr Fleming owner & occupier
Mr. W. Johston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
009 |
[Situation] About 55 chains WSW. [West South West] of the Ph. [Parish] Church.
A good stone dwelling house about ½ a mile west of Bathgate on the Glasgow road, it is two stories high & slated - there is a good vegetable garden & a small portion of wood adjoining it - it is the property of the occupier |
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MEADOWSIDE |
Meadowside
Meadowside |
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Durham Weir Esq. Proprietor |
009 |
[Situation] 48 chains WSW [West South West] of the parish church.
A small farm house, one story high & thatched & having the offices joined to the dwelling the whole in but midling repair - the property of Durham Weir Esqr. Boghead |
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MEADOWHEAD TAVERN |
Meadowhead Tavern
Meadowhead Tavern
Meadowhead Tavern |
Sign Board
Mr. R. Whitehead Tenant
Mr. W. Baird Bridgeend |
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[Situation] 52 Chains WSW [West South West] of the parish Church.
A small one Storey building E. [East] of Woodhead. it is licensed for the Sale of Spirits & Ale and is the property of Durham Weir Esqr. Boghead |
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FALLSIDE |
Fallside
Fallside
Fallside
Fallside |
Charles McDonald Resident
Mr. Donaldson Overseer
Durham Weir Esqr. Proprietor
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 1⅛ miles WSW. [West South West] of the parish Church.
An Old farmstead now in ruins, except a portion used as a Cottage - it is one storey high & thatched and in very bad repair. The property of Durham Weir Esqr. Boghead |
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FALLSIDE COAL PIT |
Fallside Coal Pit (No 3)
Fallside Coal Pit (No 3) |
Mr. Donaldson Overseer
Durham Weir Esqr. Proprietor |
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[Situation] About 4 chains South of Fallside.
A pit close to Fallside from which a good description of Coal is obtained. It is 30 fathoms in depth and is worked by an engine of 28 horse power. It is the property of Durham Weir Esqre. Boghead |
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REID'S PLACE |
Reid's Place
Reid's Place |
Mr. McNab resident
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
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[Situation] Near the South end of the town of Bathgate.
A small row of four Cottages at the S.E. [South East] end of the town - on the Edinburgh & Glasgow road, they are one storey high and slated; in good repair, with a garden in rear - the property of Mr. A. Reid, Airdrie |
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HALL |
Hall Bathgate
Hall Bathgate
Hall Bathgate
Hall Bathgate
Hall Bathgate
Hall Bathgate |
Mr. McNab Reid's Place
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr A. Simpson Late Provost
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 36 chains SE by E [South East by East] of the parish Church.
A row of several Cottages a short distance E. [East] of the Parish Manse, they are one storey high & partly slated and thatched and chiefly in good repair - the property of Mr. T. Johnston Petershill - Mr. J. Johnston Banker supposes, from the name (Hall of Bathgate) that an ancient Hall stood here, some way Connected with Bathgate Castle & that the supposed Ancient Causeway led from the Hall to the Mews and stables as its direction as shown on the trace would indicate, but there is no account of it either historical or traditional. |
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SITE OF BATHGATE CASTLE |
Bathgate Castle
Bathgate Castle
Bathgate Castle |
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Mr. A. Simpson Late Provost
Mr. R. McNab Reids Place |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile SSE [South South East] of the Ph. [Parish] Church.
The site of this ancient Castle is situated in low ground S.E. [South East] of the Town of Bathgate & is indicated by a considerable swell of the ground approaching to an oblong form & on the E. [East] side the trenches that formed the moat & what appears to have been the entrance, & probably a drawbridge are still traceable. Mr Johnston has seen the stones turned up by the plough and carried off for the purpose of building. Kitchen utensils of brass have also been found. In this [Castle the] family of Stewart has its origin & Walter Stewart who espoused the daughter of Robert the Bruce, died here in 1328. The object marked D W. [West] of the Castle is supposed by Mr. Johnston to have been where the Mews stood & that an Old Hall probably stood where houses called Hall Bathgate (Hall of Bathgate) now stand & that the Causeway led to this Hall whilst Mr. McNab supposes the Old Hall stood at the object D and on referring to the estate map 1824 I find this object is called "Oldhall Knowe" & the field is called "Oldhall Bog"* and the same plan where the Castle stood, it is called "Old Castle Meadow"* but there is no certain information respecting this object to the obtained.
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SITE OF BATHGATE CASTLE (continued)
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"There is little of historical interest connected with this parish. The barony of Bathgate formed part
of the dower of Marjory Bruce, "the lass who brought the sceptre into the Stewarts' house". A castle on it
situate in the low grounds south of the town which must have been a morass was from this date occasionally
inhabited by the royal family. Here Walter Stewart himself died in 1328. Hardly a vestige even of the
foundation of the Castle is now to be discovered. Kitchen utensils of brass have however sometimes been
found about it, and coffins formed of flat stones have been torn up by the plough in the neighbouring
grounds."
"Some remains of the Causeways by which access was obtained to the Castle through this morass
still exist." New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow page 157.
"Some traces of the castle which once secured the great family of Stewart of Scotland
who married Marjory Bruce, "The lass who brought the Sceptre to the Stewarts' house," may still
be seen in the middle of a morass near Bathgate." Penny's Linlithgow, Copied apparently
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Sheet 9 No. 6 Trace 6
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BATHGATE ACADEMY |
Bathgate Academy
Bathgate Academy
Bathgate Academy
Bathgate Academy |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Inglis Rector
Mr. J. Finlay Provost
Mr. W. Johnston W. S. [Writer to the Signet]
Mr. J. Johnston Banker |
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[Situation] 27 Chains SE [South East] of the parish Church.
A large handsome structure at the E. [East] of Bathgate, it was began in 1831 and Opened in 1833, the style of Architecture is Grecian and the building consists of a Centre and two wings connected by a Colonade - from the Centre front rises a small tower, in which is a Clock, and surrounded by an open belfry - there is a broad flight of steps rising to the entrance terminating on a massive stone basement or platform forming a promenade for the teachers & commanding a view over the whole play ground. It was endowed by a native of the town - John Newlands who died in Jamaica in 1799. It is under the direction of trustees, the Ph. [Parish] Minister being the principal - There are four teachers in constant attendance & besides a good English education, latin, greek, french and German are taught, together with Music, drawing &c. The Academy is free to all Parishioners and non-parishioners are admitted by paying from 5s to 7s.6d per Quarter. The Average attendance male & female is about 500 and the present Rector is The Revd. [Reverend] A. Inglis. |
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MANSE |
Manse Ph [Parish]
Manse Ph [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Byers occupier
Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
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[Situation] 33 Chains SE [South East] of the parish Church.
A well built dwelling house, two storeys high and slated, and out offices attached - there is a small portion of ornamental ground about the house and a well kept garden in rear. It is situated E. [East] of the Bathgate Academy and is the residence of the Parish Minister The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Byers |
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KIRKROADS |
Kirkroads
Kirkroads
Kirdroads |
Mr. A. Simpson Late Provost
Mr. J. Johnston Banker
Forrests Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile SE [South East] of the parish Church.
This name formerly applied to an old farm house standing on the N. [North] side of the road ¼ mile E. [East] of Hallbathgate, but now includes also a modern built farmstead on the S. [South] side - the former is very old, one story high & in bad repair - the latter is also one story high with good offices, all in good repair, a churning & thrashing being joined to the buildings are uncovered. The property of - |
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STONE COFFINS OR KISTVAENS |
Stone Coffins or Kistvaens (Found Here) |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile SE [South East] of the parish Church.
In the enclosure N. [North] of the road (& marked on the trace) three Stone Coffins were dug up containing human remains of a small size which led to the supposition that this enclosure was an Ancient Grave Yard, but there is no record existing to Certify it |
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BATHGATE BOG |
Bathgate Bog
Bathgate Bog
Bathgate Bogs |
Mr. Simpson Bathgate
Mr. Johnson Bathgate
Forrests Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ⅜ mile South of the town of Bathgate.
This is a low flat portion of land on the South side of the Town of Bathgate. It was formerly a Peat Moss, but is now entirely drained and reclaimed and a large portion of it under Cultivation The Portion on the North side of the Bog Burn is on the Estate of Balbardie and and that on the South side belongs to the Estate of Boghead |
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KIRKTON BURN |
Kirkton Burn
Kirkton Burn |
Alexander Auld
Mr. J Finlay |
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[Situation] A few chains E. [East] of Kirkroads.
A small stream or rill which rises in Bathgate Hills a short distance east of the town of Bathgate and forms part of the municipal boundary of the town. |
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OLD HALL KNOWE |
Old Hall Know
Old Hall Know
Old Hall Know |
Mr. Simpson Bathgate
Mr. Johnson Bathgate
Estate Plan, 1824 |
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[Situation] About 57 chains S by E [South by East] of the Ph. [Parish] Church.
A small Know or Hillock on the North side of Bathgate Bog and South West of the site of the Old Castle, the only Tradition Connected with this, is, that it is the place where the Stables and other Offices belonging to the Old Castle Stood, at the time the Castle was inhabited by Walter High Steward of Scotland and his wife Marjory Bruce daughter of Robert, The Bruce |
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BOG BURN |
Bog Burn |
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[Signed]
James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
31st. Jany. [January] 1856
RD Kerr
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
1st. Feby. [February] 1856 |
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