OS1/34/43/50
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOR PLANTATION | Moor Plantation | Mr. Thomson Hangingside Captain Stewart Champfleurie House |
005 | [Situation] 32 chains SSE [South South East] of Park A considerable tract of ground, at one time a dry moss, but now enclosed and planted with mixed wood; situated close to the high road from Linlithgow to Edinburgh and Joining the east row of cottages in the district of Kingscavil it is the property of Captain R.H. Stewart of Champfleurie House |
| KINGSCAVIL QUARRY | Kingscavil Quarry Kingscavil Quarry |
Mr. Thomson Hangingside Captain Stewart |
005 | [Situation] About ⅜ mile S by W. [South by West] of Park A very large Quarry out of which is taKen Sandstone, of a superior quality there is a tramway leading from it to the Union Canal, part of the tramway going underground; great quantities of the Stone being conveyed to Leith for exportation; there are about 40 hands constantly employed; it is set a short distance south of the high road from Linlithgow to Edinburgh and on the farm of KingsCavil and workKed by Mr. Duncan of Uphall, and the property of Captain Stewart. |
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[Page] 50Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 5. No. 4 Trace 6
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