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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD On Site of ROMAN WATCH TOWER | Springfield Springfield Springfield Springfield | Mr McQuinn Hoptoun Fishery Mr King Occupier Forrest's Co. [County] map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
002 | [Situation] About 7/8 mile W by N. [West by North] of Queensferry A good dwelling house two Stories high and stated with coach- house, stable and garden attached - the property of James Dundas Esqr. of Dundas Castle and occupied by Mr King - |
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[Page] 8Ph [Parish] of Dalmeny -- Sheet 2 -- Plan 16 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- When improving and levelling the grounds surrounding Springfield - house, some
years ago a great quantity of human remains were discovered. - they were
contained in deep trenches the sides of which were edged with stone flags. these
trenches were about 7 feet deep and about 3 feet wide - in the spaces between
the trenches were discovered a number of detached graves, containing human
bones, etc. at the bottom of each grave, was a layer of sand and sea shells &
above the bones a quantity of charcoal - About a chain N.E. [North East] of the house
a complete Skeleton was found, which measured 7ft 6 in length, and the
breadth across the shoulders was nearly twice that of an ordinary man of the
present age. These remains, are said to be Roman remains.
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