OS1/34/15/39
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CARRIDEN HOUSE | Carriden House | Revd. [Reverend] D Fleming Henry Caddell Esq. Mr Alexander Davidson Mr. J. Cruickshanks |
001 | [Situation] 36 chains SE by E [South East by East] of the Ph. [Parish] Church An Excellent Mansion with suitable offices, gardens & pleasure grounds adjoining It is situated at the south south side of a steep Valley through which passes Carriden Burn, and Commands Extensive Views of the Firth of Forth etc It has been Erected at several periods of time; the angles are Ornamented by Circular turrets; and a datestone in the South wall of the building is marked 1682. The Minister however, thinks that the old portion of the building existed previous to the above date: there exist no Records. to point out the date of Erection of the old part. -- The House is supposed to be on the line of the Roman Wall. -- It is the property & Residence of Captain Hope R.N. [Royal Navy] |
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[page] 39Sheet 1 No. 8 -- Trace 2 -- Parish of Carriden
[Note] -- on the supposed site of Roman Station
Transcriber's notes
Carriden House -- See pages 38, 39 and 40.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Allanna
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