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PARISH OF ECCLESMACHAN
SHEET 6 No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, & 10
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Ecclesmachan Phs [Parish] -- 3
Binny Burn -- 14
Bullion Well (Sulphuretted Hydrogen) -- 20
Church -- 19
Drumforth -- 11
Ecclesmachan -- 15
East Kirkland -- 21
Hillend Pit (Coal) -- 9
Hillend -- 17
Manse -- 20
Niddry Burn -- 22
School -- 18
Three Miletown -- 7
Tar Hill -- 17
Tar Well -- 18
Waterstone -- 9
West Kirkland -- 21 |
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ECCLESMACHAN |
Ecclesmachen
Ecclesmachen
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan |
Sherrif's List of parishes
Oliver & Boyds Almk [Almanack]
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account] vol 2 p367
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Chalmers Caledonia
Fullarton's Gazeteer
Revd [Reverend] I. Smith, Minr. [Minister] of Ecclesmachan
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
005 ; 006 ; 009 ; 010 |
[situation] Near the Central part of the Co. [County] Linlithgow
A parish consisting of two detached and nearly equal parts both in the County Linlithgow the one near the centre of the County and the other somewhat to the north east and contains the parish church. The South-western part is bounded on the north by Linlithgow on the east by Uphall on the South by Uphall and Livingston and on the South-west and west by Bathgate. It is of an oblong figure and its greatest length is about 2¾ miles and its breadth about 1½. The Parish or a Detached north-eastern part lying at the nearest point a mile apart from the other is bounded on the north by Abercorn and the Auldcathie portion of Dalmeny on the east by Kirkliston on the south by Uphall and on the west by Linlithgow. It is of irregular outline and is about 1¾ miles in length and about 1½ in breadth whilst part of it is only about ¾ in breadth. Except the south-western section of the south-western part. Where the low hills of Bathgate begin to rise, the whole parish is a flat corn county [continued on page 4] |
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Parish of Ecclesmachan |
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producing in abundance all sorts of grain raised in West Lothian. Coal Seems to Strecth athwart all its extent. Excellent freestone also abounds. Near the manse is a mineral Spring Called the Bullion Well having the Same properties as the mineral Springs of Moffat. Ecclesmachan formerly a rectory is in the presbytery of Linlithgow and Synod of Lothian and Tweedale. Patron the Earl of Hoptoun. There are no other detached portions Connected with the parish except the above mentioned. |
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THREE MILETOWN |
Three Miletown
Three Miletown
Three Miletown
Three Mile Town |
James Fleming occupier
Thomas Struthers Tunlymire
Valuation Roll of County
Forrests Co. [County] Map |
006 |
[Situation] In the north end of the Ph. [Parish] of Ecclesmachan
A farm house two storeys high with suitable office houses etc. attached and a farm of good arable land. Occupied by James Fleming. The property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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Parish of Ecclesmachan -- Sheet 6 -- No.6 -- Trace 1 |
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HILLEND PIT |
Hillend Pit
Hillend Pit |
David Angus Lampinsdub
Archibald Cochrane Waterstone |
006 |
[situation] In the NE [North East] portion of the parish of Ecclesmachan.
A Coal Pit which is rented & worked by Mr. Wiley of Broxburn The Coal is raised by a Steam Engine which is erected close to the pit. The proprietor isthe Earl of Hopetoun. |
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WATERSTONE |
Waterstone
Waterstone
Waterstone
Waterston |
Archibald Cochrane occupier
James Fleming Three Miletown
Forest's Co. [County] Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
006 |
[situation] In the northern portion of the parish of Ecclesmachan.
A farm house and out offices with garden and a farm of moderate size attached. The farm is good arable land Occupied by Archibald Cochrane. The property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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Parish of Ecclesmachan -- Sheet 6 -- No.6 -- Traces 4 & 5 |
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DRUMFORTH |
Drumforth
Drumforth
Drumforth |
Mr. Thomas Meikle Farmer
Mr. Pratter Oat Ridge
Forest's Co. [County] Map |
006 |
[situation] In the west side of the parish of Ecclesmachan.
A small farm two stories high and slated, with out offices And a thrashing Machine with an arable farm attached. Its the property of the Earl of Roseberry, And Tenanted by Mr. Thomas Meikle. |
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Ph [Parish] of Ecclesmachan -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 5 -- Trace 6 |
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Parish of -- Sheet -- Plan -- Trace
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BINNY BURN |
Binny Burn |
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See Name Sheets for Sheet 6 No.10 Parish of Uphall |
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Parish of Ecclesmachan -- Sheet 6 -- No.10 -- Trace 1 |
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ECCLESMACHAN |
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan
Ecclesmachan |
Mr. William Arbuckle Farmer Wyndford
Mr. Gillespie Hillend
Mr. J. Young Ecclesmachan
Forest's Co. [County] Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
006 |
[situation] In the South and of the parish of Ecclesmachan.
A small village in the Parish of the same name, consisting of the parish Church and Manse, Parish School and about twenty Cottage dwellings all one storey high and for the most part thatched. The inhabitants ate chiefly employed in agricultural pursuits. |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 1 |
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ECCLESMACHAN BURN |
Ecclesmachan Burn
Ecclesmachan Burn
Ecclesmachan Burn
Ecclesmachan Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Smith Ecclesmachan
Revd [Reverend] G. Boag Uphall
Mr. G. Liddal Schoolmaster Ecclesmachan
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
006 |
[situation] At the South Side of Ecclesmachan parish
This name applies to part of a Stream which in an easterly direction from the bridge situated about ¼ mile north of the farm house of West Binny on the road leading thence to Linlithgow, It passes close to the village of Ecclesmachan and retains the name Eastward, about ½ a mile beyond the village - on to the Junction of Binny Burn with Niddry Burn and as farm as the junction of the parishes of Uphall, Kirkliston and Ecclesmachan. Thence to its confluence with the River Almond a little to the south of the village of KirKliston it's known as Niddry Burn - |
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[Entry scored out]
Binny Burn
[Pencil Note added into description as per arrows]
[signed] OMO [Ordnance Mapping Office]
See Plan - |
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TAR HILL |
Tar Hill
Tar Hill
Tar Hill |
Mr.Gillespie Farmer Hillend
Mr. W. Arbuckle Farmer Wyndford
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow p.110 |
006 |
[situation] Near the NE [North East] Side of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A conspicuous Knowe on the north side of the Village of Ecclesmachan, attached to the farm of Hillend, and the property of the Earl of Hopetoun |
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HILLEND |
Hiilend
Hillend
Hillend |
Mr. Thomas Gillespie Farmer Hillend
Mr. W. Arbuckle Farmer Wyndford
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
006 |
[situation] About 3/8 mile NE [North East] of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A good dwelling house with a Court of suitable offices, a garden and an extensive arable farm attached - the steading is in good repair and slated - It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun and tenanted by Thomas Gillespie |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 1 |
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TAR WELL |
Tar Well |
Mr. William Arbuckle Wyndford
Mr. J. Young Ecclesmachan |
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[situation] Near the north end of the village of Ecclesmachan.
An excellent Spring Well immediately north of the Village of Ecclesmachan and capable of supplying the whole Village with water. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Ph.[Parish]) |
Mr. Liddle Teacher
Mr. Young Ecclesmachan |
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[situation] In the west of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A commodious school room with a dwelling house and garden attached - The School house is in good repair, and is well furnished with desks Maps etc. The Teachers' Salary is the Maximum allowed to Ph. [Parish] Schools; With school fees, The average attendance is 90 The branches of education taught are those usually taught in parish Schools |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 1 |
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CHURCH |
Church Ph. [Parish]
Church Ph. [Parish] |
Revd ]Reverend] Mr. Smith Ecclesmachan
Mr. Liddle Teacher Ecclesmachan |
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[situation] In the South Side of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A plain stone edifice in good repair, standing in the centre of the Grave Yard, at the South east end of the Village of Ecclesmachan - there is a small belfry on the west end - The church is comfortably furnished with pews and a small gallery - it is seated for about 200 hearers - the average number of Communicants is about 108 - Revd [Reverend] Mr. Smith Minister.
[Note] I could get no information about this church further than is already given to the Revd [Reverend] John Smith minister of Ecclesmachan in the Statistical a/c [Account]. RTW |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 1 |
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MANSE |
Manse (Ph.) [Parish] |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Smith
Mr. Liddle Teacher Ecclesmachan |
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[situation] East side of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A comfortable dwelling house two Storeys high in good repair and Slated, with some offices a good garden and glebe attached, and Situated Contiguous to the Ph. [Parish] Church - it is the legal residence of the Ph. [Parish] Minister |
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BULLION WELL |
Bullion Well
Bullion Well
Bullion Well
Bullion Well |
Mr. Liddle Teacher
Mr. Marshall Carpenter Ecclesmachan
Fullarton's Gazeteer
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[situation] About 12 chains ENE [East North East] of the parish church of Ecclesmachan.
A mineral Spring at the southern base of Tar Hill and immediately east of the Village of Ecclesmachan Invalids residing in its Vicinity resort to it for its medicinal properties - |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 1
[Notes]
"Near the manse is a mineral spring called the Bullion Well having the same properties as the mineral springs of Moffat" Fullarton's Gazeteer
"From the trap rocks of the Tar Hill issues a spring weakly impregnated with Sulphuretted hydrogen. It is called the Bullion Well and tho formerly visitted by invalids is now neglected". - New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow page 110. |
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WEST KIRKLAND |
West Kirkland
West Kirkland
West Kirkland |
Mr.P. Manuel Farmer Newbigging
Mr. Cochrane Farmer East Kirkland
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[situation] About 3/4 mile ENE [East North East] of the village of Ecclesmachan.
This was formerly a farm Steading now converted into Cottages and the land which was attached is now joined to "Hillend" and East Kirkland. It is the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. |
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EAST KIRKLAND |
East Kirkland
East Kirkland
East Kirkland |
Mr. Cochrane Farmer
Mr P. Manuel Newbigging
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
006 |
[situation] About one mile ENE [East North East] of the village of Ecclesmachan.
A good dwelling house one storey high and thatched, with offices, a thrashing Machine, and an arable farm attached - the property of the Earl of Hopetoun and teneated by George Cochrane. |
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Ecclesmachan Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 6 -- Plan 10 -- Trace 2 |
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NIDDRY BURN |
Niddry Burn |
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Parish of Ecclesmachan -- Sheet 6 -- No.10 -- Trace 2 & 3
[signed] RD Kerr Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 1st. January 1856
[signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 10th. July 1855 |
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Parish of Uphall
and of Ecclesmachan
"The old Church of Strathbroc
was dedicated to St. Nicholas
It Stood on the northern
Side of the village of Strathbroc
700 yards north-east from
the mansion-house of Kirkhill"
"There appears to have been of
old a chapel at Bangour
in this parish. This estate
was long the inheritance of
the Hamiltons and it was
dignified at length by the
birth of the elegant poet
Hamilton of Bangour"
Chalmer's Caledonia vol II [2]
pages 886 & 887
In the first part of the above
quoted passages you will find
mention of "St. Nicholas's Church"
and its site accurately pointed
out Also notice of the site
of the village of Strathbroc or
Strathbrocs which you are requested
to show on trace & write Description
Remarks. Next is noticed a site
of Chapel at Bangour. Also
Bangour appears to have been
the birthplace of the poet
Hamilton. Enquiry to be made
as to the house in which he
was born also as to the "site
of Chapel" Is then an old
mansion house at Bangour or the site of one?
Particular
[Column 2]
Linlithgow
22nd. Septr. 1855
The site of St. Nicholas's Church
as pointed out in the locality is
now shown on Trace
[Arrow from 700 Yards] This distance must be an approximation
and not exact Measurement
The Revd. [Reverend] John Smith, Ecclesmachan,
says that Chalmers must have made
a mistake in stating that there was
a Chapel at Bangour. There was
not a Chapel at Bangour, but
there was one at Binny: which,
probably Chalmers meant.
The site of St Nicholas's Church
as Shown on Trace is the place
where the Church is supposed to
have stood, so say the Minister
and Mr. I. Alexander, Broxburn-
The distance given by Chalmers
must have been approximate and
not measured.
The Village was not Called
Strathbrock, but Broxburn
There was not a chapel at
Bangour
Is supposed to have been Born
in the mansion of Bangour
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[letter continued from page 23]
enquiry to be made Concerning
these things and Descriptive
Remarks to be written. All the
traditions of the
locality to
be Collected and related in
Descriptive Remarks.-
Bangour although noticed
in Chalmers Caledonia with
reference to Uphall Parish
appears to be in Ecclesmachan
Detached. See trace 5 of
Sheet 6 No.13 and trace 3
of Sheet 9 No.14.
For Site of St. Nicholas's
Church, See Trace 6 of Sheet 6
No.10. Also for site of the
village of Strathbrock see Same Trace-
The maps of the
estate, which the Examiner
directed to be got in Edinburgh
in reference to the site of St. Nicholas's
Church, could not be procured
and I am told they have
notice of the Church
[signed] D. Mason Corpl RSM [Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
re the Trace when sent from
the office - The Trace of
Sheet 5 No.16 which Contains
Bangour Knowes
Now Shown
no Such Village Existed
[signed] Michael Duggan C. A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
SHEET 6 No.1. 2. 5. 6. 9. & 10.
Parish of
ECCLESMACHAN
[Stamped] Ordnance survey M. S. Store Southampton 20 May 95 [1895] |
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