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Parish of Borrowstounness
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Index
Name of Object -- pages
Borrowstounness Ph. [Parish -- 3
Anchor Tavern -- 29
Bowman's Close -- 11
Burn's Tavern -- 13
Beaton's Vennel -- 28
Bailie's Pier -- 30
Borrowstounness -- 39
Brae Well -- 43
Brand's Quarry (Sandstone) -- 43
Braehead Pit (Ironstone) -- 44
Bankhead Cottage -- 47
Bell's Knowe -- 49
Braehead -- 51
Braehead Cottage -- 52
Braehead House -- 52
Borrowstoun Farm -- 55
Borrowstoun -- 56
Borrowstoun Mains -- 57
Balderston -- 58
Balderston -- 63
Custom House -- 12
Cross keys Inn -- 16
Clock Tavern -- 16
Church (ruins of) -- 19
Church -- 21
Corbiehall -- 21
Church Wynd -- 22
Clydesdale Bank -- 22
Castle Loan -- 38
Capies Point -- 45
Chance Pit (coal and ironstone) -- 50
Douglas Hotel -- 11
Deanfield Cottage -- 46
Deanforth Cottage -- 49
East Pier -- 9
Easter Bog -- 20
Free Church -- 18
Furnace Tavern -- 29
Grieve's Close -- 26
Gibson's Wynd -- 27
Gray's Lane -- 28
Green Tree Inn -- 29
Grey Horse Tavern -- 30
Gaus House -- 48
Gaus -- 48
Gil Burn -- 57
Hope Tavern -- 14
Hamilton Arms Inn -- 15
Harper's Close -- 19
Hamilton Lane -- 28
Johnston's Cottage -- 47
Irongath Hill -- 58
Kirk's Close -- 13
Kinneil Iron Works -- 46
Longstairs Lane -- 19
Links Braes -- 52
Miners Tavern -- 15
Market Cross -- 24
Monkland Railways Slamannan & Borrowstounness railway. -- 25 |
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Index (Continued)
Names of Objects -- Pages
Maggie's Well -- 50
Manse -- 51
Mackie's Knowes -- 51
Mile-end -- 57
Muirhouse -- 59
New Ship Tavern -- 16
North Street -- 23
Newtoun -- 48
Post Office -- 20
Providence Lane -- 25
Pan Braes -- 45
Royal Oak Inn -- 13
Red Lion Inn -- 22
Railway Tavern -- 25
Site of Market Cross -- 7
School Close -- 14
Ship Tavern -- 15
School -- 17
School (for infants) -- 17
St.John's Well -- 23
South Street -- 24
Schoolyard Brae -- 26
Society Wynd -- 27
Scotland's Close -- 27
Steam Tavern -- 30
School -- 32
School -- 32
Supposed site of Castle Lion -- 37
Stone Coffin or Kistvaen, Found Here -- 49
Shaws Cottage -- 50
St John's Well -- 55
Swordie Mains -- 62
Tweeddale's Close -- 11
Town House -- 12
Turf Tavern -- 14
T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 56
The Links -- 33
United Presbyterian Ch. [Church] -- 18
Viewfield Cottage -- 49
West Pier -- 9
Wester Bog -- 20
Waggon Road -- 23
Whale Ship Inn -- 26
Well O'Spa -- 44 |
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BORROWSTOUNNESS |
Ph. [Parish] of Borrowstoness
Borrowstownness
Borrowstownness
Borrowstoness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness or Bo'ness
Borrowstouness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness |
Sheriffs List of Phs [Parishes]
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. [Volume] 18. page 423
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Oliver & Boyds Almk. [Almanack]
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Chalmer's Caledonia
Revd. [Reverend] K. MacKenzie Borrowstounness
Revd. [Reverend] A. Bell, D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] Linlithgow
R. Glen Town clerk Linlithgow
J. Hardy Esqr Ex provost Linlithgow
Town Records of Linthw. [Linlithgow]
William Wilson Esqr. Kinniel Iron works
George Kirkwood north Hanning
Mr. Colquhoun Supert. [Superintendent] of Police Linlithgow |
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[Situation] In the NW [North West] Corner of the County of Linlithgow
A parish in the county of Linlithgow bounded by Carriden on the east, Linlithgow on the South Polmont on the west and the Firth of Forth on the north. It is about 4 miles in length and 2½ in breadth. The Surface declines gradually on the north towards the Forth and on the west to the river Avon. The soil is a deep loam well cultivated. There are several excellent Coal-pits within the parish ironstone also abounds and there are great beds of limestone but of bad quality. Quarries of freestone and whinstone are wrought here. This parish is in the presbytery of Linlithgow and Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale. Patron the Duke of Hamilton. Prior to the middle of the 17th century Kinniel was the name of the parish |
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but the inhabitants of Borrowstounness having built a church for themselves the town was created a separate parish. In 1669 the Duke of Hamilton procured an act of parliament for uniting the two districts and since that time the old landward church of Kinniel has been neglected though burying ground remains. There are no detached portions of other parishes with this parish nor are there any detached portions of this parish within any other parish. |
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Site of MARKET CROSS |
Site of Old Cross
Site of Old Cross |
Revd. [Reverend] W McKenzie
Mr. Gemmel,
Mr Rutherford Upper Kinneil |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street & north end of Schoolyard Brae.
This is the place where a Stone about 6 feet high Stood which was Called the Old Cross The place where it stood is situated On the South side of South Street And at North end of Schoolyard Brae The open space surrounding the place is where the Markets were formerly held and was therefore the Old Market Cross. |
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EAST PIER |
East Pier
East Pier |
Revd. [Reverend ] Mr. McKenzie
Mr. Gemmel Borrowstounness |
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[Situation] North side of the town of Borrowstounness & E. [East] side of the Harbour. A small Stone Pier on the the East side of the harbour which protects it from the Easterly winds. |
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WEST PIER |
West Pier
West Pier |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McKenzie
Mr. Gemmels Borrowstounness |
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[Situation] West side of the Hearbour
A stone Peir on the West Side of the harbour, built for the purpose of protecting the Ships in harbour from Westerly winds |
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BOWMAN'S CLOSE |
Bowman's Close
Bowman's Close |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street and about 2 chains E [East] by N [North] of the Post office
A small square yard, with an entrance by a covered passage, from the south side, at South Street. The houses are two stories high and in good repair. It is parallel to, and on the west side of Tweedells Close. |
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TWEEDDALE'S CLOSE |
Tweeddale's Close
Tweeddale's Close
Tweeddale's Close |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness
Mr. Johnston Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street a little E. [East] of Bowmans Close. A small oblong yard, having an entrance by an open passage from the south side of South Street. The houses are, three stories high on the north side, and two on the other side, all in good repair. It is situated parallel to, and on the east side of Bowman's Close. |
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DOUGLAS HOTEL |
Douglas Hotel Douglas Hotel |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the north Side of North Street near the Town House. A large house two stories high with offices, all in good repair. This is the only house in town that has Hotel license. Tenanted by John Marshall. The property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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CUSTOM HOUSE |
Custom House
Custom House |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the north Side of North street.
A large house three stories high, and in good repair. The second flat of which is devoted to the Custom House, the rest is occupied by private individuals. The officers stationed here etc. a Collector, Comptroller, and Tide Waiter. This station has jurisdiction over the whole of the Parts, and Creeks, within the following boundary viz: from the middle of the Almond, to that of the Avon, from that to the east side of the new pans of Kincardine, thence along the north shore of the Firth of Forth to Downy Parish; and from that across to the mouth of |
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TOWN HOUSE |
Town House
Town House |
John anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] North Side of North Street.
A middling sized building, built in a castelated form, three stories high & in good repair. It is built after the style of Inverary Castle, and was erected about 80 years ago. There is no law court held in it, it is merely used by the Trustees for the business of the town. The ground flat is a prison, and the prisoners are merely kept there till taken to Linlithgow for trial. |
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KIRK'S CLOSE |
Kirks Close
Kirks Close |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South side of South Street
A small close, extending at right angles from the south side of South Street, and parallel to, and on the east side of Grieve's Close. The houses at the south end, and on each side, are two stories high, and in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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BURNS' TAVERN |
Burns Tavern
Burns Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South side of South Street a little east of Kirks close
A middling sized house two stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by James Handy who is licensed to sell Ale, porter etc. The property of Mr Dick. |
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ROYAL OAK INN |
Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Inn |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South side of South Street & on the E. [East] side of Longstairs close
A small house two stories high, and in good repair. The property of Mr. Taylor, who is licensed to sell, ale porter etc. |
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HOPE TAVERN |
Hope Tavern
Hope Tavern |
John Anderson Esq Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Esq Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] North Side of South Street on the E. [East] side of School Wynd
A small house two stories high, and in good repair. Tenanted by Mrs. Collins, who is licensed to sell ale, porter etc. The property of John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness. |
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SCHOOL CLOSE |
School Close
School Close |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] North side of South Street a little E [East] side of Society Wynd
A small narrow close, extending from the north side of South Street, in direction of North Street. It extends about half way between the two streets, and is parallel to, and on the east side of Society Wynd. The houses on all sides are two stories high, and in good repair |
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TURF TAVERN |
Turf Tavern
Turf Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] South Side of South Street on the west side of Kirks close
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by John Park, who is licensed to sell ale, porter etc. The property of Robert Blair. |
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HAMILTON ARMS INN |
Hamilton Arms Inn
Hamilton Arms Inn |
John Anderson Esq Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Esq Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South Side of North Street
A large house three stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by John Stirling, who is licensed to sell ale, porter, spirits etc. This has been a public house for upwards of 100 years, and it was the only public house in town at that period. The property of John Marshall, Douglas Hotel, Bo'ness. |
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SHIP TAVERN |
Ship Tavern
Ship Tavern |
John Anderson Esq Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Esq Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South Side of North Street a little E. [East] of Market Cross
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Miss Caldwell is the tenant, she is licensed to sell ale, porter, spirits etc. The property of Mrs. Henderson. |
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MINERS TAVERN |
Miners Tavern
Miners Tavern |
John Anderson Esq Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Esq Banker Boness |
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[Situation] North Side of North Street near its E. [East] end
A small house three stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by William Burnette, who is licensed to sell ale, porter, spirits etc. The property of Mrs. McNaild. |
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NEW SHIP TAVERN |
New Ship Tavern
New Ship Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] West Side of Market Cross
A small house two stories high and in good repair Tenanted by John Heggie, who is licensed to sell ale porter etc. The property of Mr. Hamilton. |
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CROSS KEYS INN |
Cross Keys Inn
Cross Keys Inn |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] North side of North Street & at the E. [East] side of the Custom House
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by William Seth, who is licensed to sell ale porter etc. The property of John Nicol. |
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CLOCK TAVERN |
Clock Tavern
Clock Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South Side of North Street a little of Market Cross
A large house two stories, and in good repair. Feued and occupied by Mrs. Taylor, who is licensed to sell ale porter etc. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Ph. [Parish])
School (Ph. [Parish]) |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
John Stephens Schoolmaster Boness |
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[Situation] At the South Side of the town of Borrowstounness
A large house two stories high, with offices, all in good repair, there is also a large garden attached. The ground flat is used for the school, and is large enough to afford accommodation to about 250, the average number of attendants 230. The branches taught, all those usually taught in country schools, except navigation which is one of the chief branches taught here. John Stephens is the Schoolmaster, he uses the upper flat for his residence. His salary composed of the maximum allowed by government, and the school fees. He has an assistant male teacher. |
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SCHOOL (For Infant) |
Infant School
Infant School |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] Between Harpers Close, &. Longstairs Close.
A small plain building, in good repair. Large enough to afford accommodation for about 110, the average number of attendants is about 50. The Scholars are all below six years of age, so the branches taught are the minor ones. Miss Murry is the schoolmistress. Her salary is composed of the school fees, and a government grant. The Duke of Hamilton supplies the schoolhouse, and a large playground attached, free of all expense, to the infants of Borrowstounness. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church |
Revd. [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness |
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[Situation] At the South Side of the town of Borrowstounness
A small plain building, [including] a vestry at its South [end] it also has a gallery; all [in] good repair. It is large enough to afford accommodation [for] 480, the average number of attendants is 300, the number of communicants is about 230. The [Reverend] David Connel is the minister. |
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Daniel Wilson
Minister Bo'ness
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness |
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[Situation] East side of the town of Borrowstounness & E. [East] of South Street
A small plain building [in] good repair. Seated for [] the average number of attendants is about 300, the number of communicants about [] The Revd. [Reverend] Daniel Wilson is the minister. |
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HARPER'S CLOSE |
Harper's Close
Harper's Close |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Ulebstee Banker Boness |
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[Situation] South side of South Street
A small square yard, having a covered entrance from the south side of South Street and situated a little to the east of Kirk's Close and parallel to it there are houses two stories high on each side, all in good repair. |
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LONGSTAIRS LANE |
Longstairs Lane
Longstairs Lane |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] South side of South Street
A narrow lane extending at right angles from the south side of South Street and a little to the east of the Infant School. There are houses two stories high on each side, about 40 yards, extending from South street. |
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CHURCH |
Kirk (in ruins)
Kirk (in ruins) |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] On the west side of Easter Bog
This is an old church, which belonged to the Ante Burghers who after becoming united to the Burghers permitted this to decay. There is a small graveyard attached. There is nothing but the wall of the church standing. It and the graveyard are the property of the United Presbyterian Church, of Borrowstouness. The ruin of the church is let to the proprietor of the Pottery, who uses it as a depot for clay. |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office
Post Office |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster
Banker
Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street
A large house two stories high, and in good repair. It is a sub office off Lintithgow, there are two deliveries in the day. Miss Anderson is the Postmistress and the house is her own property. |
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WESTER BOG |
Wester Bog
Wester Bog |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] South Side of South Street
A narrow road extending at right angles from the South side of South Street, there is a row of cottages, and ruins of the Ante-Burger Church on the east side, and the Pottery on the west side. |
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EASTER BOG |
Easter Bog
Easter Bog |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South Side of South Street
A narrow road extending at right angles from the south side of South Street, and a little to the east of Wester Bog. There are houses two stories high and in good repair on the west side, and the Chemical Works on the east side. |
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CHURCH |
Church (Ph. [Parish])
Church (Ph. [Parish]) |
Revd. [Reverend] K. Mackenzie Minister Boness
John Stephens Schoolmaster Bo'ness |
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[Situation] In the S W. [South-West] end of the town of Borrowstounness
A large plain building, having a gallery; and a belfry at its west end, all in good repair. It is large enough to afford accommodation for about 1000, the average number of attendants is about 700, the communicants about 600. The Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie is the minister. The Duke of Hamilton is the patron. It was erected in 1634. It has two graveyards attached to it. |
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CORBIEHALL |
Corbiehall
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[Situation] SW. [South-West] end of the town of Borrowstounness
This name applies to a Suburban district of the town of Borrowstounness and consists principally of a long street the contn. [continuation] of South Street, from Church Wynd, extending west in direction of the distillery. There are houses two, and three stories high on the South side, and the parish Church; there are a few scattered cottages on the other side, all in good repair; and are well lighted with gas. |
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RED LION INN |
Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Inn |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] A little north of the parish Church
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CHURCH WYND |
Church Wynd
Church Wynd |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] In the SW. [South-West] side of Borrowstounness
A portion of the road leading from Bo'ness, to Linlithgow, extending from the junction of Corbiehall, and South Street, There are houses one and two stories high, on the east side, and two stories on the west side, all in good repair. It is well lighted with gas. to the north corner of the grave yard of the parish church. |
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CLYDESDALE BANK |
Clydesdale Bank
Clydesdale Bank |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] At the NW [North-West] end of Church Wynd
A small house two stories high, and in good repair. James Webster is the Banker there are two clerks employed in it. And the house is the property of the Banking Co. [Company] |
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WAGGON ROAD |
Waggon Road
Waggon Road |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] At the west side of the town of Borrowstounness
A small lane extending from about the Railway Tavern, to a little past the Bailies Pier. This used to be a waggon road at one period, on which goods were taken to Bailies Pier. To which circumstance it aquires its name. There are houses two and three stories high on the south side, all in good repair; and the Bo'ness Branch of the Monkland Railway on the north side. |
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ST JOHN'S WELL |
St. John's Well
St. John's Well |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of North Street
A large square iron pillar, about 8 feet high, surmounted by a lamp; the pillar bears the following inscription: "St. John's Well 1817 ". It is what is termed a selfacting pump. It is not known how it has happened to get such a remarkable name. |
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NORTH STREET |
North Street
North Street |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] The N. [North] Western portion of the town of Borrowstounness
This is the widest street in the town, having the Market Cross at its centre. It leaves the South Street near Tweedell's Close, and runs from that in a westerly direction, in the form of a curve till it joins the South Street again, near the Railway Tavern. The houses on each side are two and three stories high, and in good repair. It is well lit with gas |
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MARKET CROSS |
Market Cross
Market Cross |
James Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of North Street
A small square in the middle of North Street, in which markets were held on the Monday of every week, but of late it has been discontinued, on account of being so near Linlithgow. But all articles sold by auction, in the town, are disposed of here. |
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SOUTH STREET |
South Street
South Street |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Extending in an east & west direction through the town of Borrowstounness
This is the longest street in the town, but it is very narrow, it extends from the Free Church, to the junction of Corbyhall, and Church Wynd. The houses on each side of the road are two, and three, stories high and in good repair. It is well lighted with gas |
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RAILWAY TAVERN |
Railway Tavern
Railway Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] West Side of North Street near its S W [South-West] end
A large house three stories high, and in good repair. Tenanted by Alexander Faulds, who is licensed to sell ale, porter, etc. The property of Mrs. Boag |
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MONKLAND RAILWAYS |
Monkland Raily. [Railway] Borrowstounness Branch
Monkland Raily. [Railway] Borrowstounness Branch
Monkland Railways Slamannan and Borrowstounness Railway |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness
Joseph Cochrane Esqr. Company; Engineer |
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[Situation] Extending westward from the west side of the town of Borrowstounness
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PROVIDENCE LANE |
Providence Lane
Providence Lane |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] In the SW. [South-West] Side of Borrowstounness
A small lane extending from the western junction, of South, and North Streets, in direction of the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church; there are houses one, and two, stories high on each side; all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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[Below the entry for the railway is a note] See correspondence in Name Book for Sheet 9 No. 6 ph. [parish] of Bathgate |
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WHALE SHIP INN |
Whale Ship Inn
Whale Ship Inn |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street opposite Gibson's Wynd
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SCHOOLYARD BRAE |
Schoolyard Brae
Schoolyard Brae |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] Extending South from South Street
A small brae extending from the South Street up in direction of the parish School. This forms a lane having houses on each side The houses are two stories high all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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GRIEVE'S CLOSE |
Grieve's Close
Grieve's Close |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] A little east of Schoolyard Brae
A long lane, having a covered entrance from the South side of South Street It is to the east of, and parallel to Schoolyard Brae There are houses, one and two stories high on the east side, and three stories, on the west, all in good repair. |
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GIBSON'S WYND |
Gibson's Wynd
Gibson's Wynd |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Extending from South Street to North Street
Al small lane extending from South Street, to North Street, and on the west side of, and parallel to, Society Wynd; there are houses two stories high on each side all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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Society Wynd
Society Wynd |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Extending from South Street to North Street
A narrow lane extending from South Street, to North Street, and on the east side of, and parallel to Gibson's Wynd; there are houses two stories high on each side, all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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SCOTLAND'S CLOSE |
Scotlands Close
Scotlands Close |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] North Side of North Street
A small lane, extending north from North Street, and parallel to the Waggon Road, to the east of which it is situated, and extends about the same distance north. There are houses, two stories high on the east side, and two & three stories on the west, all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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GRAY'S LANE |
Gray's Lane
Gray's Lane |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Extending from South Street to North Street
A narrow zigzag lane, extending from South Street, to North Street. There are houses two stories high on each side all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. And is situated on the east side of Society Wynd. |
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HAMILTON LANE |
Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Boness
Revd. [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Mr Rutherford Upper Kinell |
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[Situation] Extending from Beaton's Vennel to North Street
A small lane extending from about the junction of Gray's Lane and North Street, behind a block of buildings that front North Street; till it joins the junction of North Street, and Beetons Vennel There are houses two stories high on each side, all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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Beaton's Vennel
Beaton's Vennel |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Extending from South Street to Market Cross
A narrow lane extending from South Street, to the junction of North Street, and Hamilton Lane; there are houses two stories high on each side all in good repair. It is lighted with gas. |
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FURNACE TAVERN |
Furnace Tavern
Furnace Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] In North Street near its SW. [South West] end
A small house three stories high and in good repair. John Bald is the publican, he is licensed to sell ale, porter spirits etc. the property of John Anderson Esq. |
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GREEN TREE INN |
Green Tree Inn
Green Tree Inn |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Between Society Wynd and Grays Lane.
A small house two stories high and in good repair, John McKay is the publican, he is licensed to sell ale, porter spirits etc. The property of John Anderson, Merchant, Bo'ness |
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Anchor Tavern |
Anchor Tavern
Anchor Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] South Side of North Street
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by James Johnston, who is licensed to sell ale, porter, spirits etc. The property of Mrs Shaw. |
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BAILIE'S PIER |
Bailie's Pier
Bailie's Pier |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] Near the northern end of Waggon Road
This pier was erected at [an] early period, by a Baron [Baillie] of Bo'ness, to which circumstances it owes its name; the sea [was] close to its base at one time, and corn etc were shipped from the adjoining granaries. But since that time there has [been] some extensive encroachments made on the sea, and it has fallen into disuse. the Bo'ness Banch of the Monkland Railway, at the present time lies between it and the sea
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STEAM BOAT TAVERN |
Steam Boat Tavern
Steam Boat Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker, Bo'ness |
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[Situation] In North Street near its SW [South West] end.
A small house two stories [high] and in good repair. John Anderson is the publican, and the house [is] his property; he is licensed to sell ale, porter etc. |
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ROYAL VICTORIA TAVERN |
Royal Victoria Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the South Side of South Street near its west end
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Feued, and occupied by James Hamilton, who is licensed to sell ale, porter etc. |
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Bee Hive Tavern |
Bee Hive Tavern
Bee Hive Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] On the north Side of South Street near its west end
A small house two stories high, and in good repair. Feued, and occupied by Mrs Brown, who is licensed to sell ale, porter, etc. |
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GREY HORSE TAVERN |
Grey Horse Tavern
Grey Horse Tavern |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the north Side of South Street near its west end
A large house three stories high and in good repair. The property and residence of Mrs Liddle, who is licensed to sell ale porter etc. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Subn) [Subscription]
School (Subn) [Subscription] |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] On the north Side of South Street, South of Market Cross
A small house two stories high and in good repair. Tenanted by Miss Jamison the schoolmistress. The property of Mr Rymer Merchant Bo'ness. The School room is large enough to afford accomodation for about 50, the average number of attendants is about 50. The scholars are of both sexes. The branches taught are those usually taught in country schools. The school mistress has merely the School fees for her salary. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Subn) [Subscription]
School (Subn) [Subscription] |
John Anderson Merchant Boness
James Webster Banker Bo'ness |
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[Situation] SW [South West] Side of Providence Lane near the western end of South Street
A large house one story high and in good repair. Tenanted by Mrs Paul, the schoolmistress, the property of Mrs Meikle. It is large enough to afford accommodation for 150, the average number of attendants about 100. The scholars are of both sexes. The branches taught are those usually taught in country schools. The schoolmistress has merely the school fees for her salary. |
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THE LINKS |
The Links
The Links |
Revd. [Reverend] K. McKenzie Minister Borrowtownness
John Anderson Merchant Bo-ness |
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[Situation] At the E. [East] end of Borrowstounness.
A small piece of ground situated at the east end of Borrowstouwnness extending from the Gas Work, to the Free Church. It was a Common at one period, but it is now the propoerty of the Duke of Hamilton; who by some means or other managed to take it from the town. |
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"Below Kinneil House upon the coast was formely a castle named Castle Lyon. It was
built by a lady of the house of Glammis and was probably the jointure house of Lady M
-garet Lyon daughter of Lord Glamis and widow of John first Marquis of Hamilton. A
path leading from high ground towards the Shore still called Castle Loan
Some remains of a wall called Castle garden Wall indicate that the Site of Cast
Lyon was near the Snab." ----- New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] Linlithgowshire page 130.
"Below the palace upon the coast which is now overflowed with the sea there was
formerly a castle called Castle Lyon which was built there by one of the ladies
a daughter of the house of Glammis." Sibbalds Hist [History] of Linlithgowshire page 18.
"Castlelyon which stood on the Shore of the Forth below Kinneil Castle is now over-
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Supposed Site of CASTLE LYON |
Site of Castle Lyon
Site of Castle Lyon
Site of Castle Lyon |
Mr Rutherford Schoolmaster Upper Kinneil
Mr Thompson Upper Kinneil
Mr Hardie Borrowstoun Mains |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile WSW. [West South West] of the parish Church
This is said to be the site of a Castle which is understood to have been built by a Lady of the house of Glammis, who was married to one of the Marquis of Hamilton. There is nothing now of any part of the Castle remaining standing. The present furnaces of Kinneil Iron Works stand on its site. Mr Rutherford of Upper Kinniel States that about 50 Years ago portions of the Castle Garden Wall, remains of houses, old Mills and other indications of this Castle were seen by him, but they were all removed on the erection of the Iron Works - From the quantity of refuse thrown out by the different Works here portion of the Coast which was previously Covered by the Sea has been recovered, this will account for the fact stated by Sibbald "that the Site of this Castle is Covered by the Sea" - The Site of the Castle including its' grounds etc. must have covered a good part of the ground now occupied by Kinneil Iron Works - This is the opinions of the oldest and best Authorities in the neighbourhood |
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It is so long since this castle has been demolished and all trace of it swept away that it is impossible at present to ascertain its site with any degree of accuracy, moreover the place has underwent great alterations & changes. Therefore it is better write it with the word "Supposed". - |
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CASTLE LOAN |
Csstle Loan
Castle Loan |
Mr Rutherford Schoolmaster
Mr Hardie Borrowstoun Mains |
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[Situation] 46 Chains SW. [South West] by W. [West] of the parish Church
A lane or Road leading Northwards from the road which leads from the Dean to BO'ness to Kinneil Iron Works or where Castle Lyon stood. It got its name from the Circumstance of its leading down to the Castle |
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Borrowstounness |
Bo'ness or
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness
Borrowstounness |
Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
James Webster Banker Boness |
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[Situation] In the N E [North-East] Corner of the parish of Borrowstounness.
A flourishing little town situated on the south bank of the Firth of Forth extending along the shore from Grangepans, to Snab Toll. It is composed of two streets, with closes, and lanes, branching off them, the houses are, one, two, and three, stories high; the most of which have gardens attached. It is partly feued, and partly tenanted. The Duke of Hamilton is the superior, who has a grant from government to reclaim as much land as he can, and the numerous manufactures afford him every means for adding more land to the shore, by depositing the whole of their rubbish in the sea. Several portions of the said land is being feued, and new buildings are being erected on it. So this town has every appearance of becoming far more important than it at present is. The public buildings are the Established Church, the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, the Free Church, the parish School, an Infant School endowed by government, three subscription schools, the Town House, the Custom House, and the Post Office. There is likewise a branch of the Clydesdale Bank here. The manufactures are a large Chemical Work, Kinneil Iron Works, a large Pottery, a large Distillery, (there is about 60.000 gallons of small whisky distilled here every year) a large Boiling House, for boiling whales, seals etc. (a number of Norwegian fishermen bring blubber to be boiled here, because they get a better market for oil here, than they would at home) a Gas Work, having two gasometers, the one at the west end of the town contains 17000 cubic feet, and that at the work contains 7200 feet. A small Foundry & |
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Sheet 1 Plan 7 Trace 2
& two smithies. A great number of the female population are employed labouring. There is 26 public houses, and all the other necessary shops. There is a very commodious harbour and the Bo'ness Branch of the Monkland Railway, extends to the end of the western pier. The harbour is about 18 feet deep at spring tides, and about 12 at neaptides. There is a harbour master who collects harbour dues, for the repair of the harbour; they average about £500 a year. The average number of vessels inwards from foreign parts is about 25 a year and their cargo is chiefly wood and blubber, from Norway, The average number of vessels outward for foreign parts is about 700 and the chief export is Pig Iron, for the Continent, excepting a whaler that goes to Greenland every season. Average number of coasters inwards per year is about [3000] average number outwards about 2000. (Their chief trade is Pig Iron, coal, and grain. The [works] of Inverkeithing and Limekilns are under the jurisdiction of the officers of Bo'ness Customhouses; so I have included their amount of shipping in the above. The Societies of Bo'ness still in existance are as follows: General Sea Box instituted 1634 Landsman's Box, 1659; Shipmasters Society, 1738; Friendly Society of Shipmasters, 1759 - Beneficent Society, 1781; and the Bo'ness Provident Union Society, instituted in 1824. The town is under the management of 12 Trustees, constituted by Act of Parliament and are elected annually. The yearly revenue of the town is about £300. The town is written Barrowstounness on all legal documents; but it is written and prounounced Bo'ness in nearly every other case. It was erected into a Burgh of Regality in 1669 and a Burgh of Barony in 1748, when the Jurisdiction Act was repealed. There used to be a Baron Bailie appointed by the Duke of Hamilton for the government of the town but that has now fallen into disuse; all cases are now tried at Linlithgow. There used to be a market held here anew a week, but [all] accounts of it being so near Linlithgow they made that town answer their purposes. But there is a fair over a year. A stage coach runs between this and Linlithgow twice a day (morning and night) A large number of the inhabitants are employed at the surrounding Iron Mines.
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The town is well lighted with gas, but it has a very bad supply of water, the whole of the springs being drained by the numerous Iron, and Coal mines. The population, including the Newtown, which is considered a portion of Bo'ness; is above 4000. There is about 400 Catholics, who have no place of worship here; but they go to Linlithgow, where there is a private hall hired by the Catholics, as a place of worship. |
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BRAE WELL |
Brae Well
Brae Well |
Reverend Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
A. Hannon Distiller Bo'ness |
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[Situation] About 24 Chains SW by W. [South West by West] of the parish church.
A small spring well, situated on the top of Pan Braes. And owes its name to the circumstance of being on a brae. |
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DEANFIELD COTTAGE |
Deanfield Cottage
Dean field Cottage |
George Henderson Esq Deanfield Cottage
A. Hannon Distiller Bo'ness |
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[Situation] 33 chains SW. [South West] of the parish church
A small house one storey high, and in good repair. having a small avenue leading to it, and surrounded by trees: there is also a garden attached. Tenanted by George Henderson Esq. The property of Andrew Henderson Esq Glasgow. |
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BRAND'S QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Brand's Quarry
Brand's Quarry |
W. Begg Manager of Kinneil Iron Works
A. Hannan Distiller Boness |
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[Situation] About 1/2 mile SSW [South South West] of the parish church
A large freestone quarry, which affords employment to about 5 men. Tenanted by Walter Lumsdaine & Co. [Company] Builders, Bo'ness: the property of the Duke of
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BEAD PIT (Ironstone) |
Bead Pit
Bead Pit |
W. Begg Manager of Kinneil Iron Works
A. Hannan Distiller Boness |
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[Situation] About 26 chains SW [South West] by S [South] of the parish church
A large pit 57 fathoms deep, having a pumping engine 60 horse power, and a winding engine 16 horse power: all in good repair. The thickness of the seam of Ironstone is about 2 feet 6 inches. It will afford employment to about 60 men. The Trustees of the late John Wilson Esq are the owners. It is another property of the Duke of Hamilton |
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Well o' Spa
Well o' Spa
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Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Boness
Mr. Begg Manager of Kinneil Iron Works
New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
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[Situation] About 24 chains WSW. [West South West] of the parish church
This name is given to the shaft of an old coalpit, on the parish ministers grass glebe. There is said to have been a spa well, where the pit was sunk, or at some place near at hand. |
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CAPIES POINT |
Capies Point
Capies Point |
S. Hannan Distiller Bo'ness
W. Begg Manager of Kinneil Iron Works |
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[Situation] About 26 chains WSW [West South West] of the parish chains
A small precipitious rock situated at the east end of the Distillery, on the south side of the road leading through Bo'ness, for Grangemouth. This formed a point of the boundary between Bo'ness and Kinneil; when Bo'ness was a separate parish from Kinneil. |
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Pan Braes
Pan Braes |
Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
A Hannan Distiller Bo'ness |
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[Situation] At the SW. [South West] side of Corbiehall.
A long steep brae, extending from Capies Point to the back of Corbyhall, and on the south side of the road leading from Boness to Grangemouth. This is part of the parish ministers grass glebe. |
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KINNEIL IRON WORKS |
Kinneil Iron Works
Kinneil Iron Works |
Reverend K. Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
W. Begg Manager of Kinneil Iron Works |
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[Situation] About 5/8 mile WSW [West South West] of the parish church
This is an extensive works having four large blast furnaces, and two large engines [of] 60 horse power each, for forcing air into them, there is a foundry, an engineers shop, a wright smith, a firebrick work, and a steam [saw] 8 horse power; all in good repair. There is about 1100 men employed, at the mines, and Iron Works. When the Furnaces are in good working order, they produce about 550 tons of Saleable Pig Iron a week. The mineral field here contains two valuable seams of Ironstone, one Parrot Coal and several seams of Common Coal; the latter has been all worked out many years ago, and although the present owners have incurred great expenses to discover the seams of coal to the west, at tips of the old workings - none have yet been found, which can be worked to profit. Therefore the coals for the use of the works are all brought from other districts: viz Fife, Clackmannan, and the Slamannan Collieries. The [ ] Pit which is about 182 fathoms deep, has a remarkable seam of traplock in it which is about 80 fathoms thickness. The owners of the works, are the Trustees of the late John Wilson It is now the property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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VIEWFIELD COTTAGE |
Viewfield Cottage
Viewfield Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] David Connel Minister Boness
Mr. James Barrowman Shaw's Cottage |
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[Situation] 17 chains S [South] by W [West] of the parish Church
A small house two stories high and in good repair; having a large garden attached. Tenanted by the Revd. [Reverend] David Connel. The property of W. Landells, Linlithgow. |
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JOHNSTON'S COTTAGE |
Johnston's Cottage
Johnston's Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness
Mr. James Barrowman Shaw's Cottage |
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[Situation] 16 chains south by west of the parish church
A small house one story high, and in good repair; having a large garden attached. Tenanted by Mr. Allen, the property of Mr. Thomas Thompson. |
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BANKHEAD COTTAGE |
Bankhead Cottage
Bankhead Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] David Connel Minister Boness
Mr. James Barrowman Shaws Cottage |
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[Situation] ¼ mile South of the parish church.
A small house one story high and in good repair; having a large garden attached. Occupied by miners, the property of Mr. Donaldson, Builder, Boness |
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Parish of Barrowstounness
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GAUS HOUSE |
Gauze House
Gauze House
Gaus House
Gaus House |
Mr GibbFarmer Borrowstoun
Thomas Black Farmer Gauze
Revd [Reverend] Mr. McKenzie
Mr Rutherford Upper Kinneil |
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[Situation] 45 chains SE [South East] of the parish church.
A large house two stories high and in good repair, having gardens attached. Occupied by miners, the property of the Duke of Hamilton. This house was at one time a gentlemans residence. |
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GAUS |
Gauze
Gauze
Gaas
Gaus
Gaus |
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun
Thomas Black Farmer Gauze
Forrest's Co [County] Map
Revd [Reverend] Mr McKenzie
Mr Rutherford Upper Kinneil |
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[Situation] About 5/8 mile SE [South East] of the parish church.
A small house one story high with offices and thrashing machine, all in good repair having a garden and a small arable farm attached. Tenanted by Thomas Black. The property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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NEWTOUN |
Newtoun
Newtoun |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie
Minister Bo'ness
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness |
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[Situation] 36 chains S by E [South by East] of the parish church.
A small village, composed of houses one story high, (except one house which is two stories,) all in good repair; having gardens attached. The village is composed of five long rows, three of which are almost parallel, the fourth is at right angles to the other three. Occupied by miners. The property of the Duke of Hamilton. Population about 700. |
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VIEWFORTH COTTAGE |
Viewforth Cottage
Viewforth Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness
Mr Henderson Viewforth Cottage |
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[Situation] About 8 chains S. [South] by W [West] of the parish church
A small house one story high and in good repair; having a garden attached. The property and residence of of Mr. Henderson. |
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Bell's Knowe |
Bell's Knowe
Bell's Knowe
Bell's Knowe |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
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[Situation] 12 chains SE [South East] of the parish church
A small eminence, the surface of which is stable;- there is a large whinstone quarry in the centre of it. It is situated on the property of the Duke of Hamilton. There was a stone coffin found on the north side of this eminence. |
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DEANFORTH COTTAGE |
Deanforth Cottage
Deanforth Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness
Mr Coats Comptroller Boness |
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[Situation] About 14 chains S [South] by W. [West] of the parish church
A small house one story high, and in good repair, having some ornamental ground in front. Tenanted by Mr Coats Comptroller, Bo'ness. The property of Mr Brand. |
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Parish of Borrowstounness
Sheet 1 Plan 7 Trace 3
Note: Bells Knowe: Stone Coffin or Kistvaen (Found Here) |
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SHAW'S COTTAGE |
Shaw's Cottage
Shaw's Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness
Mr Barrowman Shaw's Cottage |
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[Situation] About 14 chains S [South] by W [West] of the parish church
A small house one storey high and in good repair: having a garden attached. Tenanted by Mr. James Borrowman, the property of John Wilson Esq. of Kinneil Iron Works. |
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MAGGIE'S WELL |
Maggie's Well
Maggie's Well |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth McKenzie Minister Bo'ness
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstown |
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[Situation] Near the west side of Deanforth Cottage.
A small spring well, enclosed by stone work, and having steps leading down to it. It is situated close to, and on the west side of Deanforth Cottage. |
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CHANCE PIT (Coal & Ironstone) |
Chance Pit (Coal & Ironstone)
Chance Pit (Coal & Ironstone) |
Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister, Bo'ness
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
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[Situation] 37 chains ESE [East South East] of the parish church
A small pit, with engine house, and requisite machinery all in good repair. It is about 38 fathoms deep, and affords employment to about 30 men. The chief mineral worked is ironstone there is plenty of coal, but it does not pay as well as the ironstone. Tenanted by John Wilson Esq Kinneil Iron Works The property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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Parish of Borrowstounness
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Braehead |
Braehead
Braehead
Braehead |
Revd [Reverend] Daniel Wilson Minister Braehead House
Mr Gibb Farmer
Borrowstoun
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile E [East] by S [South] of the parish church
A small hamlet composed of houses one, and two stories high, all in good repair: having large gardens attached. The property of Mrs Thompson [ ], and Miss Baird Edinh. [Edinburgh]. Braehead House is the principal building - |
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MANSE |
Manse ph. [parish]
Manse ph. [parish] |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstown |
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[Situation] About 8 chains SE [South East] of the parish church
A large house two stories high, with offices, all in good repair; there is a garden and a glebe of about 6 acres of arable land attached. The residence of the Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie. |
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MACKIE'S KNOWES |
Mackie's Knowes
Mackie's Knowes |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Boness
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
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[Situation] About 3/8 mile E [East] by [South] of the parish church
Two small eminences, the surface of which are firs, etc. and arable land. The property of James John Cadell Esq. Grange House. They owe their name to the circumstance of at one time, being possessed by a person of the name of Mackie. |
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Parish of Borrowstounness
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LINKS BRAES |
Links Braes
Links Braes |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister Bo'ness
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
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[Situation] At the eastern end of the town of Borrowstounness
A steep brae, extending from about 6 chains to the north, east of Braehead Cottage to about the middle of the village of Grangepans. (Running along the head of the gardens, on the south side of the village |
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Braehead Cottage |
Braehead Cottage
Braehead Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] Daniel Wilson Minister Braehead House
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
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[Situation] About 28 chains E. [East] of the parish church
A small house one story high, and in good repair; having a garden attached. Occupied by laboring people the property of Mr William King. |
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Braehead House |
Braehead House
Braehead House |
Revd [Reverend] Daniel Wilson Minister Braehead House
Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
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[Situation] In the hamlet of Braehead
A middling sized house, two stories high and in good repair; having a large garden attached. Tenanted by the Revd [Reverend] Daniel Wilson, the property of Miss Baird Edinburgh. |
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Parish of Borrowstounness
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ST JOHN'S WELL |
St John's Well
St John's Well |
William Learmouth Barrowstoun Farm
Mr. Deus (Farmer) Doghillock |
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[Situation] A few chains north of Borrowstoun Farm
An excellent spring well on Borrowstoun Farmer a short distance North of the farm house. The Well is covered over and a pump fixed in it, from which the inhabitants adjacent are supplied with water, It is also from this that the inhabitants of Bo'ness are chiefly supplied, It is not known why it got the name unless it was from the Knights of St. John who at one time possessed the land around it. There is a field Convenient which is still know by the name of the Temple land |
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BORROWSTOUN FARM |
Borrowstoun Farm |
William Learmouth Borrowstoun Farm
Mr. Deus Farmer Doghillock |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile S E by E [South-East by East] of Newtoun.
A farm house two stories high with vegetable garden, suitable offices thrashing machine and farm attached occupied by William Learmouth and property of the Duke of Hamilton |
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BORROWSTOUN |
Borrowstoun
Borrowstoun
Borrowstown |
Mr. Hardie (Farmer) Borrowstoun Mains
William Learmouth Borrowstoun Farm
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile S by W. [South by West] of Newtoun
A small village on the road leading from Linlithgow to Borrowstounness, and distance about 2 miles from the farmer. The houses are irregularly built and are all only one Storey high, they have small vegetable gardens attached, and are entirely occupied by Colliers and agricultural laborers It is the property of the Duke of Hamilton |
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TP |
Toll Bar
Toll Bar |
Alexander Graham Collector
Mr. Hardie Borrowstoun Mains |
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[Situation] In the hamlet of Borrowstoun
A Toll Bar in the Village of Borrowstoun with small house attached in which the Collector resides. It is the property of the County Road Trustees |
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Parish of Borrowstounness Sheet 1 No 11 Trace 2 |
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BORROWSTOUN MAINS |
Barrowstoun Mains
Borrowstoun
Mains
Mains |
Mr. Hardie, Farmer, Borrowstoun Mains
William Learmouth Borrowstoun Farm
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ¼ mile S W [South-West] from the South end of Newtoun village
A large and well built farm house two stories high with vegetable gardens and large and Commodious Steading and farm attached occupied by Mr. Hardie Farmer and property of the Duke of Hamilton |
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MILE-END |
Mile-end
Mile-end
Mileshead |
John Flint Mile-end
Mr. Hardie Borrowstoun Mains
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 7/8 mile South of Newtoun village
A small, low, ruinous looking, thatched house with small vegetable garden attached occupied by John Flint and property of the Duke of Hamilton Its so named from its being reckoned at one time only a mile from Linlithgow |
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Parish of Borrowstounness Sheet 1 No 11 Trace 1, &. 4.
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BALDERSTON |
Balderston
Balderston
Balderston |
Mr. Hardie Borrowstoun Mains
William Learmouth Borrowstoun Farm
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About 1 mile S by E [South by East] of Newtoun village.
A farm house with offices and [farm] attached the house is occupied by agricultural labour and the farm in the possession of of Mr. Hardie, Farmer Barrowstoun Mains, and is the property of a Mr. Millar. This place know by the name of Balderston Hill But Mr. Hardie the farmer says that Balderston is its proper name |
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Parish of Borrowstounness Sheet 1 No 11 Trace 4
Note: Irongath Hills - See Name Sheets for Sheet 1 No. 11 Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow |
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MUIRHOUSE |
Muirhouse
Muirhouse
Muirhouse |
Mr. William Learmouth Tenant
Mr. P. Mitchell Balderston
J. Hardy Esqr. Provost |
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[Situation] In the S E [South-East] Corner of the parish of Borrowstounness
An old farmstead on high ground Situated about half a mile N. [North] of Balderston, The dwelling is long, low, and built at different periods, it is partly slated and partly thatched, and in good Repair the farm buildings, are commodious but in indifferent Repair, the ground around was formerly moorland, but has all been Reclaimed. It is the property of Mr. McKenzie. Borrowstounness |
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Ph. [Parish] of Borrowstounness Sheet 1, No 15, Trace 1 |
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SWORDIE MAINS |
Swordie Mains
Swordie Mains |
Mrs Aitken Resident Proprietor
John M. Laren Syke |
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[Situation] In the S E [South-East] corner of the parish of Borrowstounness
Along low building on the side of the Linlithgow and Borrowstounness road & close to the Ph. [Parish] boundary, it is one storey high and slated, the W. [West] end being the dwelling house & the E. [East] the out buildings, there is a small garden in front, and the name is derived from a small hill S.E [South-East] of the house Called Swordie Hill which is in Linlithgow Ph [Parish] |
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BALDERSTON |
Balderston
Balderston
Balderston |
Mr. P. Mitchell
Mr. G. Wilson Lock House
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the S E [South-East] corner of the parish of Borrowstounness
A very fine farmstead in the S.W. [South-West] end of the Parish near the boundary and about ½ a mile S. [South] of Muir House. The dwelling is neat, two storeys high, and the outbuildings, to which is attached a thrashing machine, are all in excellent Repair and large & commodious. There is a well kept garden on S. [South] of the house. It is the property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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Parish of Borrowstounness Sheet, 1, No. 15. Trace 3.
Note: [The book is signed by] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 18th march 1856
[The book is counter-signed by] RD Kerr Captain 19 March 1856 |
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Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
SHEET 1. No. 7, 11,&.15.
PARISH OF BORROWSTOUNNESS.
[Small Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [Manuscript] STORE SOUTHAMPTON 20 MAY. 95 |
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SHEET 1. No. 7, 11,&.15.
PARISH OF BORROWSTOUNNESS.
[Small Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [Manuscript] STORE SOUTHAMPTON 20 MAY. 95 |
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