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PARISH OF LINLITHGOW
SHEET 1. No. 11, 12, 14, 15, 16.
SHEET 2. No. 13
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Linlithgow Ph. [Parish] -- 3
Bonnytounside --10
Barons Hill -- 22
Bonside -- 23
Boghall -- 27
Burghmuir -- 29
Burgh Muir Edward I. with the English Army Encamped here 1298 -- 30
Burghmuir T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 33
Errick Burn -- 36
Gardeners Hall -- 10
Gallows Knowe Formerly Place of Criminal Execution -- 33
Huntburn Cottages -- 21
Jousting Haugh -- 11
Irongath Hills -- 6
Joustinghaugh -- 13
Kingsfield -- 35
Linlithgow Loch -- 8
Little Mill (Corn) -- 14
Loch House -- 15
Lower Bonnytoun -- 26
Mains Burn -- 16
Mount Michael -- 17
Pepper Hill -- 13
Parkhead -- 18
Pardovan Burn -- 36
Supposed sit of Battle -- 5
Stone Coffins &c. Found Here -- 5
Swordie Hill -- 9
Syke -- 17
Springfield -- 25
Springfield Chemical Works (Soap Manufactory) -- 28
Upper Bonnytoun -- 18
Willow Trees -- 7 |
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LINLITHGOW (Parish) |
Linlithgow Ph. [Parish] |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No. 11 Trace 2
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SUPPOSED SITE OF BATTLE (STONE COFFINS &C. FOUND HERE) |
Site of Battle |
Alexander Learmonth North Bank
John Fllint Mile-end |
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[Situation] In the north corner of Linlithgow Ph. [Parish] Extending into Corridden Ph. [Parish]
A Small, narrow and hollow Portion of ground extending Northwards, from the top of Irongath Hill towards the farm of North Bank where it is said a battle took place between the Romans and natives. There is very little tradition or information obtainable from the the inhabitants concerning it. The place was pointed out by John Flint of Mile-end, an old man, whose forefathers lived in this neighbourhood from whom he heard a battle was fought here by the foregoing parties. Alexander Graham whose father and grandfathers farmed a portion of the Irongath Hills says he heard them say that they understood a battle was fought here and as for evidence of a battle many stone Coffins were dug up both in the place pointed out as site of Battle and other different portions of the Hill besides bones being turned up not enclosed by any Coffins. This is all the information that could be obtained |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No 11 Trace 2
[Note]
That there was a battle or conflict of some sort
here there can be but little doubt from the many
Stone Coffins and human remains found; but in what
age or by what people there can be no certainty therefore
perhaps it will be better write it on plan as above, in German
Text.
"The tradition is current that there was a fight betwixt
the Romans and the natives under Argadus in this hill
and that it had its name from Argad."
Sibbald's Hist. [History] of Linlithgowshire, p. [page] 20 |
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IRONGATH HILLS |
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Irongath Hills
Glour o'erem
Irongath hills |
Revd. [Reverend] DFlemming Carriden
Adam B Dorward Muirhouses
Alexander Learmonth Northbank
Mr. Hardie Borrowstoun Mains
Mr. W.Dawson Upper Bonnytoun
Mr. J. Hardie Linlithgow
Sibbald's History
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] In the north end of Linlithgow Ph. [Parish]
A range of hills on the North side of the Parish of Linlithgow adjoining the Parishes of Carriden and Borrowstounness, the base of the Hills extending into the later mentioned Parishes. There are a few small plantations on the Hill side and the remainder is for the most part under Cultivation. It is supposed by some that a battle was fought on this Hill between the Romans and Natives and although one or two [may] be found who will point out the site of the battle still the greater portion of the population says the never heard of any such thing as a battle being fought here. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No 11 Trace 2
[Note]
All persons of whom I enquired concerning this name
state that Irongath Hills, and Glourour'em are names
applying to the same object. It is also known as Bonnytoun
Hill, but they all agree in saying that Irongath Hills
is the proper name.
Signed J Early
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WILLOW TREES |
Willow Trees
Willow Trees |
Mr. R Glen Linlithgow
Mr. J Hardie Linlithgow |
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[Situation] In the N E. [North East] end of Linlithgow Loch
This name applies to a small island in Linlithgow Loch, which from the many traditional legends told concerning it, has given rise to the device on the Burgh Seal. The device represents a black bitch chained or tied to a tree. One of the stories is, that in former times there used to be every evening a black bitch taken from the palace and tied to a tree on this island that in case any warlike party were striving to make adescent on the Town in the night time, she would arouse the inhabitants by her loud barking. Another, It is said that one of the Kings sons having committed some misdemeanor was banished from the palace to this island and that the black bitch used to swim out to him every morning carrying his breakfast in in a basket which she held in her mouth, Another, It is said that the morning previous to the day on which King James went to the battle of Flodden there was seen a favourite hound of the Kings carrying her whelps in her mouth, from the shore to this Island which was taken as a bad omen regarding the Kings expedition as it was said the instinctive powers of the hound enabled her to know that the King would be defeated and in order to have herself and offspring secure from danger she retired with them to this island. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No 15 Trace 4 |
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LINLITHGOW LOCH |
Linlithgow Loch
Linlithgow Loch |
Mr. J. Hardie Linlithgow
Mr. J. Thom Linlithgow |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow
A large and beautiful sheet of water on the North side of the Town of Linlithgow, having several small islands the principal being the one called Willow Trees. It abounds in Pike, Perch and Eels and is much resorted to by fishers in the proper season. It affords great amusements to the inhabitants of the Town and surrounding district in Winter time, when frost sets in any way severe as great numbers resort hither, for the purpose of Curling and Skating. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No 15 Trace 4 |
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SWORDIE HILL |
Swordie Hill
Swordie Hill |
Mrs. Aitken Proprietor Swordie Mains
John McLaren Syke |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile WNW. [West North West] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small hill having a gradual ascent all round - it rises in a cultivated field S [South] of the Parish boundary and N.E. [North East] of Bonnytounside, on the top is an enclosed piece of young mixed wood, nearly in the form of the figure 8 - There is a vague tradition in the vicinity of a battle having been fought about this place, but when, or between whom is altogether unknown, there is not even a conjecture about it. In the Parish of Borrowstounness some distance N [North] of this place some stone coffins were found whilst digging for drainage. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No. 15, Trace 1 |
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BONNYTOUNSIDE |
Bonnytounside
Bonnytounside
Bonnytounside
Bonnytounside
Bonnytounside |
Mrs. McLaren Resident
John McNaughton resident
John McLaren Syke
Valn. Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ⅞ mile W by N. [West by North] of Upper Bonnytoun
A small farmstead on the W. [West] side of the Linlithgow & Boness road, the dwelling is low & thatched & the outbuilding are joined to the S. [South] end there is a small Cottage at the N. [North] end there are also two small gardens attached - The property of Mr. J. Crawford of Borrowstown. |
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GARDENERS HALL |
Gardeners Hall
Gardeners Hall
Gardeners hall |
James Aitken Tenant
John McLaren Syke
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile W. by N. [West by North] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small, low, slated dwelling S.E. [South East] of Bonnytounside, and having a short range of outbuildings standing at right angles to it, there is a garden on the E. [East] in which is a very fine spring well - The farm is small & is the property of Mr. T. Young, Bathgate - The origin of the name is not known. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No 15, Trace 1 |
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JOUSTING HAUGH |
Jousting Haugh |
Mr. Brokely
Mr. Waldie Linlithgow |
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A considerable sized field on the farm of Little Mill, a little N [North] East of Avon Print Works, where it is said, in former times, Tournaments and other Military exercises were held. There is no other tradition in Connection with it that could be ascertained. |
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PEPPER HILL |
Pepper Hill
Pepper Hill |
Mr. G. Wilson Loch House
Mr. J. McArthur Linlithgowbridge |
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[Situation] About 1⅛ miles W by S. [West by South] of Upper Bonnytown.
A small hill nearly West of Loch House, it has a gentle rise on the S.E. [South East] and on the W [West] & N. [North] it is rather steep, but Cultivated - a great portion of it is planted with mixed wood - It is the property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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JOUSTINGHAUGH |
Joustinghaugh
Joustinghaugh
Justinghaugh
Jousting haugh |
Mr. J. McArthur
Mr. J. Burn Avon Print Works
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[Situation] About 1⅜ miles W. by S. [West by South] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small farm house, low and thatched, the outbuildings are small, and joined to the dwellings. It is in good repair & stands ⅓ of a mile W. [West] of Loch House. It is said in the neighbourhood & by the Authorities that the field W. [West] of this house was formerly used for military exercises, but at what time is not known - The property of Col. [Colonel] Hamilton. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No. 15, Trace 3 |
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LITTLE MILL |
Little Mill (Oats & barley)
Little Mill (Oats & barley)
Little Mill |
Mr. P. Thom Tenant
Mr. G. Wilson Loch House
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[Situation] About 1⅜ miles W by S. [West by South] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small Mill on the E. [East] side of the River Avon & N. [North] of Joustinghaugh. It is old but in good repair, three sides being two storeys high & the E. [East] side which is built against a bank is only one storey. It is worked by a waterwheel 14 feet by 4½ - overshot. There is also a Kiln & Malthouse attached - The dwelling house and out offices is a long, low slated row which is in very indifferent repair and stands on a steep bank E. [East] of the Mill - The occupier is Mr. P. Thom and the Proprietor is Coll. [Colonel] Hamilton of Cathlaw. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No. 15, T. [Trace] 3. |
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LOCH HOUSE |
Loch House
Loch House
Lochhouse |
Mr. G. Wilson Tenant
Mr. R Bowie Parkhead
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[Situation] About 1 mile W S W. [West South West] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A good farmstead, E [East] of the Linlithgow & Boness road. The dwelling house is only one storey high & slated but in excellent repair and there is a neat and well kept garden on the West - the farm buildings are extensive, having a thrashing machine attached. The whole is in good repair & is the property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No. 15, T. [Trace] 3. |
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MAINS BURN |
Mains Burn |
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SYKE |
Syke
Syke |
Mr.J. McLaren Tenant
Mr. R. Bowie Parkhead |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile West of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small farmstead a quarter of a mile N.W. [North West] of Parkhead and consisting of a low, one storey dwelling and a low range of offices at E. [East] end there is a thrashing machine attached inside a square building, the whole in middling repair. The property of Mr. Crawford of Borrowstown. |
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MOUNT MICHAEL |
Mount Michael
Mount Michael |
Mr. R. Bowie
Mr. J. Aitken Gardener's Hall |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile S W by W. [South West by West] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A small round swell in a cultivated field using on the N. [North] side of the loch & S.E. [South East] of Parkhead - there is nothing peculiar in its appearance, nor is the origin of the name known. It is government property. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No. 15, T. [Trace] 4 |
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PARKHEAD |
Parkhead
Parkhead
Parkhead |
Mr. R. Bowie Tenant
Mr. G. Wilson Loch House
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[Situation] About ¾ mile W S W [West South West] of Upper Bonnytoun.
A large farmstead situated [on] the hill on N.W. [North West] of the Loch, it consists of a neat dwelling house, two storeys high & slated, and several ranges of outbuildings with a thrashing machine attached and all in good repair - On the S.E. [South East] are two vegetable and fruit gardens enclosed by high hedges - It is government property with the farm attached & the present tenant is Mr. R. Bowie. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No. 15, T. [Trace] 4, |
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UPPER BONNYTOUN |
Upper Bonnytoun
Upper Bonnytoun
Bonnytown Distillery
Bonnytoun |
Mr. William Dawson Resident
Mr. A. Dawson Proprietor Lower Bonnytoun
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] In the north corner of the parish of Linlithgow
This name applies to a handsome dwelling house and a very extensive collection of farm buildings. It was formerly a distillery but for many years has been converted into a steading - the dwelling house is at the S. [South] end, the front of which presents a very hadsome appearance. It is only one storey high & having windows nearly the whole height of the building, over the entrance above a small portico is a very hadsome lam[k] having on each side a handsomely carved Greyhound, couchant, nearly as large as life, east of these on a paraphet is a very fine Sculptured figure of a Newfoundland dog, couchant, from
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No. 15, Trace 5 |
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a painting by Landseer, the northern portion of the house is two storeys high, being the domestic apartments &c - in front there is a position of shrubbery &c, small but very neat, together with a small greenhouse West of the farm buildings is a good vegetable garden interspersed here & there with flowers. The farm buildings are very extensive, running from the E. [East] side to a considerable distance North and varying from one to two storeys in height, and all in excellent repair. It stands on a slight elevation about a quarter of a mile N. [North] of the E. [East] end of the Loch & is the property of Mr. Adam Dawson, late Provost - Lower Bonnytoun |
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HUNTBURN COTTAGES |
Huntburn Cottages
Huntburn Cottages |
Mr. A. Dawson Proprietor Lower Bonnytoun
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[Situation] ⅜ mile S by E [South by East] of Upper Bonnytoun
A row of several Cottages about ½ a mile N.E. [North East] of Linlithgow & close to the entrance gate leading to Lower Bonnytoun the residence of the proprietor - They are two storeys high & slated & in good repair - the residence of laborers - There was formerly a Kennel stood here belonging to the Stirling & Linlithgow Hunting Club & from this circumstance these houses are vulgarly called "The Kennel". The name of the park in which they stand was formerly called Huntburn & a small stream now covered through this park has the same name - The property of Mr. Adam Dawson, late Provost Lower Bonnytoun. |
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BARONS HILL |
Barons Hill |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No.15 Trace 5
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BONSIDE |
Bonsyde
Bonside
Bonside |
Professor Thomson Occupier
John Dawson Esq. Bonnington
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About ⅞ mile N. by W. [North by West] of Boghall.
A dwelling house 2 storeys high and slated, having a few offices attached, all in good repair, there is also a small vegetable garden; until within the last few years this was a farm house, but the farm originally attached to the House was added to the farm of Donnington, & the house converted into a private residence: the present occupier is Professor Thomson and it is the property of Mrs Thomson. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No. 16 Trace 2
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield |
Mr. J. Buncle Owner & Resident
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[Situation] 26 Chains NNW [North North West] of Boghall
A plain, but neat stone building a quarter of a mile N.E.[North East] of Lower Bonnhytoun. It is two storeys high and connected by a wall are two small buildings forming wings to the dwelling - A small portion of ornamental ground surrounds the house on N E [North East] of which are two walled in gardens - The farmstead stands a short distance E. [East] of the dwellings & are in good repair - The property of Mr. John Buncle, resident. |
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LOWER BONNYTOUN |
Lower Bonnytoun
Lower Bonnytoun
Bonnytoun |
A. Dawson Esq. Proprietor and Resident
W. Dawson Esq: Upper Bonnytoun
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[Situation] ⅜ mile W N W [West North West] of Boghall
A handsome dwelling house near the E. [East] end of Linlithgow Loch, it is in the Elizabethan style, two storeys high, pointed gables & ornamental chimneys, and a handsome portico on the South side, with steps ascending to the entrance. The house is surrounded by open wood; chiefly forest trees & a short distance from the front is a small fish pond in which is a jet de eau - there is a large garden, walled in a short distance N. [North] of the house - The property of A Dawson Esqre resident. |
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BOGHALL |
Boghall
Boghall
Boghall
Boghall |
A. Dawson Esq.
Mr. J. Buncle
James Robinson
Foreman
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[Situation] In the north side of the parish of Linlithgow
A very fine farmstead, South of Springfield Chemical Works, consisting of Cattle sheds, barns &c and having a thrashing Mill worked by steam - two small dwellings form part of the steading & are occupied by a laborer & the Overlooker of the farm. It is the property, and is farmed by Mr William Wilkie, Ormiston Hill. |
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SPRINGFIELD CHEMICAL WORKS |
Springfield Chemical Works
Springfield Chemical Works
Springfield Chemical Works |
Mr. J. Buncle Proprietor
A. Dawson Esqre.
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[Situation] About 17 Chains N. by W. [North by West] of Boghall
A collection of buildings lately erected and standing a short distance S.E. [South East] of Springfield; they are built of stone and one & two storeys high & in which soap is manufactured by an improved patented process; the ingredients used in such manufacture are made on the premises. The property of Mr John Buncle Springfield. |
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BURGHMUIR |
Burghmuir
Burghmuir |
Mr. R. Glen Town Clerk
Mr. A. Dawson Late Provost |
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[Situation] About ⅜ mile NE by E [North East by East] of Boghall.
A farmstead about a mile N.E. [North East] of Linlithgow on the side of the road leading to Blackness, the dwelling house is long, low and slated, and in good repair, the out buildings are detached at intervals, some of which are in very bad repair, there is a thrashing & a churning machine attached to them and a vegetable garden on S. [South] of the dwelling house, the land forming the farm is part of the Old Burgh Muir, which was formerly a common and is the property of the town of Linlithgow. |
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BURGH MUIR Edward I. with the English Army Encamped here. 1298 |
Burgh Muir
Burgh Muir |
Mr. R. Glen
Mr. A Dawson |
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[Situation] On the farm of the Burghmuir In the north of the parish of Linlithgow
This tract of land, which was rough & uncultivated, was the property of the town of Linlithgow, but has been long enclosed & portions sold. There only remains now about 60 acres Scotch which is let as a farm. On this muir Edward I [II] encamped on his way to Falkirk. Criminals were executed on the muir on a small hill called Gallows Knowe - Witches were also burned and in the accounts of the Burgh there are items entered for faggots, tar barrels for this purpose early in the 17 Century. A great number of Roman coins were found also, but the precise spot where they were found & where the other events took are not known with an exception of Gallows Knowe.
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Supposed Place Where Witches Were Burnt (17th. Century) |
Place where Witches were burnt |
Mr. Rule Deacon of the Bakers Linlithgow |
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Witches were also burned and in the accounts of the Burgh there are items entered for faggots, tar barrels for this purpose early in the 17 Century. |
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Note. There can be no doubt that the English Army encamped
on the Burgh Muir, yet on what particular part
there is no account, but as the army probably
amounted to 90,000 or 100,000 (see Redpath's Border Hist. [History] p.[page] 110)
they must have almost occupied the whole extent
of the Muir. Therefore the above explanatory phrase
to be written along under the name Burgh Muir will record the event
with sufficient accuracy on the Ordnance Plan.
[Note re witch burning place]
The spot on which the witches were burnt is not well known.
Every enquiry & research have been made but there was only
one man found in Linlithgow who could give any information
as to this tradition regarding this subject. But the phrase above
recommended will record this circumstance as accurately as can
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Parish of Linlithgow
[Burgh Muir continued]
[continued from page 30]
It was on the lands now belonging to the town and lying to the east of it that
Edward I. encamped on the night previous to the battle of Falkirk so disastrous to the
Scottish patriots under Wallace. The warlike monarch slept in the open fields with
his horse beside him. During the night the animal struck the King on the side.
The accident caused great confusion in the Camp and to allay the tumult, Edward
regardless of pain mounted his charger and by riding through the army convinced
the soldiers that he was in safety. The same monarch is said to have built a castle
or peel at Linlithgow in the year 1300 where he spent the following Christmas.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgowshire page 171
Edward I. in July 1298 encamped on the Almond and fixed his quarters at Templeliston
where his army mutinied. On the 21st. of July the night before the battle of Falkirk Edward
encamped on the heath laying eastward of Linlithgow.
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BURGHMUIR T.P. |
Burghmuir T.B. [Toll Bar]
Burghmuir T.B. [Toll Bar] |
Mr. R. Glen
John McIntyre Collector |
001 |
[Situation] About ½ mile E N E [East North East] of Boghall
This toll bar is situated better than a mile N E [North East] of Linlithgow where two roads diverge, one to Blackness, the other a by-road. It consists of two gates with a small one storey house, for the gatekeeper, which is in good repair. |
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GALLOWS KNOWE |
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe |
Mr. R. Glen
Mr. McIntyre Collector |
001 |
[Situation] 25 Chains E N E [East North East] of Boghall
A small hill, in the Burgh muir S.S.W. [South South West] of the farmstead Burghmuir, on which criminals were executed in former times. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1, No 16, Trace 3 |
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KINGSFIELD |
Kingsfield
Kingsfield |
James Arkley Kingsfield
Mr. Robertson Groughfoot |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile east of Boghall
A farm house, with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by James Arkley and property R. H. Johnston Stewart Esqr. This place formerly belonged to the Palace of Linlithgow from which it has got the name Kings Field now Kingsfield. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 No 16 Trace 4 |
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PARDOVAN BURN |
Pardovan Burn |
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ERRICK BURN |
Errick Burn
Errick Burn
Errick Burn |
James Arkley Kingsfield Christopher Veitch Park
Mr. Jameson Boroughmuir |
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[Situation] In the N E [North East] Corner of the Ph. [Parish] of Linlithgow
A small Stream which rises in the farm of Boghall and flows in an easterly direction till runs into Pardovan Burn in the demesne of of Binns. The name Errick Burn begins to be applied to it near where it crosses the road leading from Kingsfield to Park. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 2 No. 13 Traces 2, 3, & 6.
[Signed]
RD Kerr
Capt. RE. [Captain Royal Engineers]
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CO. [COUNTY] LINLITHGOW
SHEET 1. No. 11, 12, 14, 15, & 16.
SHEET 2. No. 13
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