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PARISH OF LINLITHGOW
SHEET 5. No. 2,3,& 4.
INDEX
Linlithgow Ph. [Parish] -- 3
Avontoun -- 7
Avon Print Works -- 14
Avon Viaduct -- 20
Brae Well -- 13
Blue Brae -- 17
Burgh Mill (Corn & Flour) -- 19
Borestane -- 28
Braehead -- 34
Cauld Burn -- 11
Colt Hill -- 27
Cow Craigs Plantation -- 46
Cauldimmery Plantation -- 47
Doomsdale -- 27
East Belsyde -- 8
Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway -- 25. &. 42.
Errick Burn -- 40
Gallows Knowe -- 29
Jock's Hill -- 5
Kettleston Hill -- 11
Kettleston -- 33
Kettleston Quarry (Whinstone) -- 34
Kingscavil Quarry (Sandstone) -- 50
Kingscavil -- 52
Linlithgow Bridge -- 13
Linlithgow Bridge -- 18
Longcroft House -- 25
Loch Mill (Paper) -- 26
Linlithgow Mains -- 33
Mains Burn -- 29
Manse -- 35
Mountjoy -- 36
Markland Well -- 39
Moor Plantation -- 50
Nancy's Hill Plantation -- 48
Nancy'sHill Quarry (Whinstone) -- 49
Peace Hill -- 17
Preston Burn -- 19
Pilgrims' Hill -- 37
Park -- 43
Parkly Place -- 45
Parkly Craigs -- 46
Porterside -- 47
Peal Hill Plantation -- 48
River Avon -- 5
Site of Battle of Linlithgow Bridge (1526) -- 21
Stock Bridge -- 30
Stockbridge -- 30
Site of Lennox's Cairn -- 32
St Magdalens -- 38
St Magdelens Well -- 38
School -- 54
Union Canal -- 32 & 42
Woodcockdale House -- 9
Woodcockdale -- 10
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LINLITHGOW |
Parish of Linlithgow
Parish of Linlithgow
Parish of Linlithgow
Parish of Linlithgow
Parish of Linlithgow
Parish of Linlithgow
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Sheriff's list of parishes.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol 14 p 547
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Oliver & Boyd's Almk. [Almanac]
Chalmer's Caledonia
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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[Situation] In the N.W. [North West] portion of the parish of Linlithgow
A parish in the County of Linlithgow of nearly a Square form its sides parallel with the lines of latitude and longitude, with a projection on the west side. Its area is supposed to be about 7,600 Scottish Acres. The parish is bounded on the north by Borrowstounness, Carriden, and Abercorn on the east by Abercorn and the eastern part of Ecclesmachan on the south by Uphall, the western part of Ecclesmachan and Bathgate and on the west by Torphichen and Stirlingshire. The Surface towards the south is hilly or gently upland and at a distance of from 1 to 1¾ mile from the southern boundary Sends up what in a Champaign County like West Lothian are noticeable summits. Coal abounds in several parts of and excellent limestone is worked in the South. A silver mine in the Southern extremity is Said to have anciently yielded much wealth to the Haddington family. Groat pieces coined from its |
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Parish of Linithgow -- Sheet 5 No.2 |
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produce during the time of Linlithgow being a royal residence are Still in the repositories of
the Curious. The place where the metal was Smelted is Still Called Silver-mill, but the ore
is either exhausted or hitherto has eluded modern Search. Linlithgow gives name to a presbytery in the Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale Patron the Crown. There are no detached portions of this parish, nor are there any detached portions of other parishes within it. |
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RIVER AVON |
River Avon
River Avon
River Avon
River Avon
River Avon
Avon Water |
Rev.[Reverend] Dr Bell
Linlithgow
Mr Glen
Linlithgow
Mr. Hardie
Linlithgow
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] p. 35
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] p. 121
Forrest's Co. [County Map |
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[Situation] Forming the greater part of the western boundary of the Co. [County] Linlithgow
A river of Considerable size which rises in the Western part of the County. Near to its junction with the Counties of Stirling and Lanark, and flows in a Northerly direction being joined by many small tributaries from its Source till it empties itself into the Firth of Forth West of Borrowstounness. |
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Avontoun |
Avontoun
Avontoun
Avontoun |
W. Balir Esqr. Resident Proprietor
J. Hardy Esqr.
Provost
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
005 |
[Situation] About 35 Chains S.S.W. [South South West] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge
A large plain Stone building standing On a rising ground a short distance S.E. [South East] of the River Avon; it is three Storeys high with a Small Courtyard Surrounded on all sides And is entered by An Arched Gateway, the grounds around the house are Well Wooded but not very Ornamental, the house is in excellent repair. In front of the house on the flat along the river side the battle of Linlithgow Bridge Commenced in 1526, and near which the River was forded by the Lennox party. Opposite the ancient Priory of Manuel, in Stirlingshire. The Stables & a large Vegetable are a short distance W. [West] of the house. |
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Ph [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 5. No. 2 Trace 1 |
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EAST BELSYDE |
East Belsyde
East Belsyde
E [East] Belleside
Belleside |
W. Blair Esqre. Avontoun
J Hardy Esqre. Provost
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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A small, low thatched dwelling house, On the edge of the Union Canal a quarter of a Mile S.W.[South West] of Avontoun; it is one Storey high & in middling repair. It is the property of L. Ferrier Esq. Minor, Edinburgh.
NOTE This name was formerly spelled "Bellside" but has been Changed to "Belsyde". W. Blair Esqre. & Provost Hardy state that the name is a Corruption of "Bieldside", Bield being a shelter - the name Meaning the sheltry side - And the Situation tends to Confirm this explanation. WWK |
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WOODCOCKDALE HOUSE |
WoodcocKdale House
WoodcocKdale House
WoodcocKdale
WoodcocKdale |
Mr Blair Esqre.
M. H Mungal WoodcocKdale
Forrest's [Forresters] Co. [County] Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.W. [South west] of the village of Lnlithgow Bridge.
An Old Mansion Standing on elevated ground On the E.[East] side of the River Avon; it is three storeys high, tall and narrow with heavy framed windows, and very steep sloping Roof, it is in excellent repair and has a neat flower garden and Orchard on the South And an excellent fruit & Vegetable garden On the West, both of which are well Kept. Although the house is Very old, the date of its erection is not known nor is there any date to be found On the walls. It is the property of Mr Forbes Esqre. W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh - and is tenanted by Mr. F. Home Deputy County Sheriff |
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WOODCOCKDALE |
Woodcockdale
Woodcockdale |
Mr. H. Mungal
Occupier
W. Blair Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains S.E. [South East] of Woodcockdale House.
A good farm Stead appended to Woodcockdale House. It is now let Separately, the dwelling house is two storeys high but low On the S.W. [South West] and the N.E. [North East] wing is Only One Storey the Outbuildings form an open Square, and all are in good repair. The property of William Forbes Esqre. W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh. |
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KETTLESTON HILL |
Kettleston Hill
Kettleston Hill |
W. Blair Esqre.
J. Hardy Esqre. |
005 |
[Situation] About a Mile S. [South] by W. [West] of the Village of Linlithgow
Along Ridge Running E [East] & West on the S [South] of the Union Canal Which runs along the base, the Whole of its extent, it is rather steep but of moderate elevation on the N & E [North & East], whilst the W & N [West & North] are but slightly inclined, it is thickly planted with Fir & Forest trees. |
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CAULD BURN |
Cauld Burn
Cauld Burn |
W. Blair Esqre.
J Hardy Esqre. |
005 |
[Situation] ¾ Mile S.W. [South West] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge
A small stream rising S.E. [South East] of Belsyde, running in Northerly direction, passing on theof the Same house, thence passes Under the Union Canal & the Bathgate Road near to the Remains of an Old house Which had the Name of the burn - it Joins the Mill lead Near a Weir Across the River Avon. |
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Brae Well |
Brae Well
Brae Well |
Mr. J McArthur
Mr. J Burns |
005 |
[Situation] About 11 Chains N. [North] by W.[West] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge
A spring of fine pure water and is situated at the bottom of a Steep brae or bank On the E. [East] side of the River Avon & S. [South] of Avon Print Works. It is enclosed with stone. |
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LINLITHGOW BRIDGE |
Linlithgow Bridge
Linlithgow Bridge |
J Hardy Esqre.
Provost
Mr. J. Burns |
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[Situation] On the River Avon, on the Western boundary of the Co. [County] Linlithgow
This bridge is situated a Mile W.[West] of the town of Linlithgow on the Falkirk and Glasgow Road, it spans the River Avon W [West] of a small Village of the Same name, it consists of one large & lofty Arch with a span of Sixty feet and is Kept in excellent repair, close to the roadway in the South battlement, and immediately over the Centre of the Arch, is inserted a stone being the date 1626, the year in which the present structure was erected. This bridge and the locality were the scene of a Sanguinary Conflict between the Earls of Angus & Lennox for the possession of the Young King James 5, which ended in the defeat of Lennox. The Customs of this Bridge are let by public roup every three Years. |
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Ph [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 5. No. 2.Trace 2.
Note
Although the date 1626 is inscribed on the bridge it is probable there was a bridge before date. Therefore the date here given may be that of the Rebuilding or extensive repairs of it. Perhaps it may not be unobjectionable to write this name on plans as an antiquity. |
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Avon Print Works |
Avon Print Works
Avon Print Works |
Mr. James Burns
Manager
Mr. E. Kerr
Clerk |
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[Situation] About 24 Chains NNW. [North North West] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge
A large & extensive assemblage of buildings standing on the E. [East] bank of the River Avon, half a Mile N[North] of Linlithgow Bridge, it was first established about 70 Years ago, but has been extended Considerably Since the buildings Are of different heights, ranging from One to three Storeys high, and built for the most part without Order or Regularity. It Consists of the different departments forming a Calico Printing establishment, Such as Color houses, Block Cutting shop, Printing Shop, Engine & Mill House, Press House, Designing, Bleaching, dyeing & Finishing houses, and drying sheds, the majority of the buildings are in but indifferent repair |
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It is worKed both by Steam and Water power - there are two water wheels, one, 16 feet by 4 and the other 12 feet in diameter by 4 in breadth, the engine being one of nine horse power - the greater portion of the buildings are in but middling repair. It is at present in the hands of Mr. Jas. [James] Stewart, Glasgow, but who has a dwelling house at the WorKs, a neat stone built, slated dwelling two Storeys high and of modern erection. The property of Coll. [Colonel] Hamilton, Cathlaw, near Torphichen. It is told of Burns, the Scottish Poet, that he ordered a dress and Shawl of a peculiar pattern to be Manufactured at this Print Works as a present to his "Bonnie Jean". This told in the locality and also at the Works by the Manager And Others. |
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PEACE HILL |
Peace Hill
Peace Hill
Peace Hill |
Mr. James McArthur
J Hardy Esqre.
Provost
Mr. J. Allen
Borestane |
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[Situation] At the west Side of the Avon Viaduct
A small hill On the E. [East] Side of the River Avon from the the W. [West] side of which the Avon Viaduct Commences, the W. [West] & South Sides are very steep the latter being Covered with Mixed wood, this hill rises high above the Burgh Mills, and at the formation of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Several Stone Coffins Containing human remains were found Were dug up, the Railway passes right over the Summit - tradition states that peace was ratified here after the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge |
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BLUE BRAE |
Blue Brae |
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LINLITHGOW BRIDGE |
Linlithgowbridge
Linlithgowbridge
Linlithgow Bridge
Linlithgow Bridge
Linlithgow Bridge
Linlithgow Bridge |
W. Blair Esqre Avontoun
Mr. McArthur
Resident
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bell
Mr. Glen
Town Clerk
Linlithgow |
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[Situation] In the NW [North West] end of the parish of Linlithgow
This small Village or Hamlet stands on the rise of the hill E [East] of Linlithgow Bridge from which it takes the name, On the Road from Linlithgow to Falkirk about a Mile from the
former. it is Composed of a row of houses on each side of the road, & with a few exceptions are two Storeys high, Slated they have principally sprung up since the establishment of the Avon Print Works, which is the Chief Support of the place by employing a great number of hands. The Village Contains a few small shops but has nither school nor Church, the children being sent into Linlithgow to be educated. |
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BURGH MILLS |
Burgh Mills
Burgh Mills |
John Hardy Esqre.
Provost
W Blair Esqre.
Avontoun |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains SW [South west] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge
These Mills are situated S. [South] of Linlithgow Bridge On the E. [East] bank of the River Avon and close to base of the Avon Viaduct, they Consist of a flour Mill and One for grinding Oats & barley, the former is three storeys high & is worked by Water & Steam power, the engine is of 10 horse power & the water Wheel is 16 feet by 4. the latter Mill is only One storey high and worKed by a Water Wheel 14 feet by 4. They are the property of the Town of Linlithgow. |
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Preston Burn |
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Avon Viaduct |
Avon Viaduct
Avon Viaduct |
William Blair Esqre. Avontoun
John Hardy Esqre.
Provost |
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[Situation] 12 Chains SW [South West] of the village of Linlithgow Bridge.
A very fine structure Supporting the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway across a Valley & through which the River Avon flows, it is a short distance South of Linlithgow Bridge and Consists of 23 lofty Arches, twenty of them having a span of about 50 feet and the other three at the E. [East] end being Only 24 feet wide, the height of the rails Over the bed of the River is about 100 feet. Six of the Arches including the three Small Are On the Linlithgow Side of the River, three of them across the River Avon and the Remaining 14 are on the Stirlingshire Side, it is built of a hard Whitish Sandstone. |
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Site of THE BATTLE OF LINLITHGOW BRIDGE (1526) |
Site of Battle 1526
Site of
Battle of Linlithgow Bridge |
W. Blair Esqre. Avontoun
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Bell
Ph.[Parish] Manse.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow p172 |
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[Situation] On the east Side of the River Avon
The battle was fought between the Earls of Angus & Lennox, with their adherents for the possession of the Young King James 5. Lennox Sought to deliver him from the power of the Douglasses And for this purpose he was marching an Army of ten thousand men to enter Edinburgh, but when arriving at Linlithgow Bridge he found it So well guarded & protected by Artillery that he was forced to ford a difficult part of the River Avon about A Mile farther South and nearly Opposite the Old Priory of Manuel in Stirlingshire - the banks being high the Lennox party was thrown into Confusion Which was the ultimate Cause of |
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of their defeat. The battle raged along the River Side in the Avontoun grounds to the
Bridge, near to which the Young Monarch was stationed and Where the Most Sanguinary part of the Contest took place. The Lennox Party was Completely defeated, the Chief himself being Severely Wounded. James, Who it Appears was attached to Lennox, Ordered him to be spared & accorded him the Royal Pardon, but Sir James Hamilton neglecting or despising this Act of Mercy, Afterwards slew the Earl in Cold blood. It is Said he was buried where he fell, a spot Outside the road in the Corner of a field On the N. [North] of Kettleston and S.E. [South East] of the Avontoun grounds; near the entrance lodge - it Was long distinguished by a Cairn of Stones Accumulated most probably by passers bye Casting a stone on his grave to testify their abhorrence of the treacherous Act. Several Stone Coffins have been found in the locality, Containing human Remains and between the
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"In the year 1526 the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge was fought between the faction of the Earl of Angus
who had possession of the person of James 5, then a minor and the party who South to deliver
the Prince from the influence of the Douglasses. The Conflict began on the haugh of Manuel
but the main Conflict was close by the village of Linlithgow Bridge which has given
its name to the engagement. The Earl of Lennox the Chief of the party opposed to
Angus was after being promised quarter Slain by Sir James Hamilton. The place of
his interment was long Known as Lennox's Cairn." - The new Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co. [County] Linlithgow p.172
"Nearly a mile north west of the town is the Scene of a Sanguinary Conflict began opposite
the Priory of Manuel but fought out here between the Earls of Arran and of Lennox
during the minority of James 5. Though the precise spot cannot now be exactly identified
it was long distinguished by one of those rude memorials to which every passenger
contributed a stone and which was called Lennox's Cairn. Near this spot and possibly
identical with it is a field anciently used for military exercises and feats and still
called the Joisting Haugh." - Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland.
In 1526 the Earl of Angus defeated the Earl of Lennox at Linlithgow Bridge where Lennox's
Cairn long distinguished the disastrous Scene of his fall. - Chalmer's Caledonia Vol.II p.259
"Battle near Linlithgow Bridge. - This was fought between the Earls of Lennox and Arran
during the minority of James V. It began on the plain opposite the Priory of Manuel but
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but the most bloody Conflict was near the bridge. The action proved fatal
to Lennox and his remains were deposited in the neighbourhood. Though from
remoteness of the event and the Cultivation of the ground the Spot Cannot now
be exactly traced it was long distinguished by one of those memorials to
which passengers often added a stone, Called Lennox's Cairn". - Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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LONGCROFT HOUSE |
Longcroft House
Longcroft House
Longcroft |
Mr. John Phillip
Clerk
Mr. Wardrope
Gardner
Valn.[Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains N.W. [North West] of West Port
A very handsome dwelling house lately erected & Situated on a slight eminence South of Loch Mill. It is in the Elizabethan style, One and two storeys high with numerous little gables which are Ornamented with very neatly Carved Woodwork. The grounds are small but are being handsomely laid out and close to the house on the N.W. [North West] side is a walled in garden in a high state of horticulture. It is the property of Mr. A. Cowan, PenicuiK |
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Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway |
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LOCH MILL {Paper] |
Loch Mill (Paper)
Loch Mill (Paper) |
Mr. John Phillips
Clerk
Mr. James Johnstone
Foreman |
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[Situation] About 32 Chains N.W. [North West] of West Port
A large paper Manufactory Situated half a Mile N.W. [North West] of the town of Linlithgow, it is rather irregularly built, being of different altitudes, from One to four Storeys high. It was established in 1808 and is for the manufacture of Printing and Cartridge paper Only. It embraces the different departments Connected paper Making viz - Sorting, Cutting, Carding, Engine, Machine, Bleaching and Finishing Rooms. The Mill is worked by Steam & Water. Two Engines of 10 & 25 horse power. Water wheel 26 feet diameter by 1½ foot & 6 horse power, the Average Number of hands Male & female employed is 70. The property of Mr. A. Cowan and Sons PennicuiK. |
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DOOMSDALE |
Doomsdale
Doomsdale
Doomsdale
Doomsdale |
Mr. J Inglis
Stockbridge
Mr. D. Downie
West Port
Linlithgow
Mr. J McArthur
Linlithgow Bridge
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[Situation] About 27 Chains W by N [West by North] of West Port.
A long narrow glen N.E. [North East] of Stock Bridge and terminating close on the S.W.[South West] of Longcroft House. It is formed by two small ridges of hill & On the One N.[North] is a trig [trigonometrical] Station. There was formerly a pond in the bottom of this glen but has been drained Many Years ago by the tenant Mr. J Inglis. Here it is said Courts of Justice were held in former Ages from which probably the name Arose. |
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COLT HILL |
Colt Hill
Colt Hill |
Mr. D. Downie
Mr. J Inglis |
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[Situation] About 22 Chains N.W [North West] by N [North of West Port
A small hill E. [East] of Loch Mill, & on the W. [West] side of the road from Linlithgow to Borrowstounness. It is long & narrow & very steep on the S. [South] and W.[West] sides. it is thicKly planted with Mixed Wood. |
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BORESTANE |
Borestane
Borestane |
Mr. J. Allen
Tenant
Mr. J. McArthur |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile West of West Port
Two houses joined together to the E. [East] of Linlithgowbridge and a short distance W. [West] of Stockbridge, One of the dwellings is two storeys high & slated; the Other is One Storey high & thatched both in good repair with a vegetable garden attached. Tradition states, the way it acquired this name, was,
that a large stone stood Some Where in the locality having a hole in it, and in Which the
Standard of the party in charge of the Young King James 5, Was fixed at the battle of
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Ph [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 5, No.3. Trace 1 |
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MAINS BURN |
Mains Burn
Mains Burn |
Mr. J. Inglis
Stockbridge
Mr. J McArthur
Linlithgow Bridge |
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[Situation] About 30 Chains W [West] of West Port
A small burn the Continuation of Preston Burn. It becomes the Mains Burn after passing the Union Canal & running in a Northerly direction, keeping E [East] of Linlithgow Mains under the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway and thence under Stock Bridge and Continues its Course W [West] of Loch Mill passing also Little Mill to which it joins a mill lead & thence runs into the River Avon |
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GALLOWS KNOWE |
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe |
John Hardy Esqr
Provost
Mr. J. McArthur |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile W [West] by N [North] of West Port.
A small hill On the E. [Est] end of the village of Linlithgowbridge, the field it is in bounds the gardens And On this hill nearly a Century ago two Men Named McDonald and Jamieson were hung for highway Robbery. It is a Well Known Name in the locality. |
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STOCK BRIDGE |
Stock Bridge
Stock Bridge
Stock Bridge |
Mr. J. Inglis
Stockbridge
Mr. J. Phillip
Clerk.
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 30 Chains W. [West] by S [South] of West port On Mains Burn
A small stone bridge of One Arch on the road from Linlithgow to Glasgow and about half a Mile West of the former place. It spans a small burn Called Mains Burn & gives name to a farm house near its E. [East] end. |
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STOCKBRIDGE |
Stockbridge
Stockbridge |
Mr. J Inglis
Tenant
Mr. John Phillip |
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[Situation] On the West Side of Stock Bridge.
A small farmstead on the roadside E. [East] of Stock Bridge from which the house derives its Name. It is One storey high and tiled, part of the offices Are in the Same Row as the dwelling & has a Covered thrashing machine attached, the whole in good Repair. There is a Well stocked garden On the E. [East] side. The property of Mr. Archibald Cowan. |
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MAINS DISTILLERY (Disused) |
Mains Distillery
(Disused)
Mains Distillery
(Disused) |
J. Hardy Esqr
Provost
Mr. William Turner
Linlithgow Mains |
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[Situation] About 33 Chains S.W. [South West] by W [West] of West Port.
A collection of buildings about a ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of the Town of Linlithgow on the road to Bathgate. It Consisted of the usual departments & Apparatus in such establishments. It was burned about 20 Years ago & since then has Ceased distilling. Portions of the adjoining buildings are still Used as Malt lofts and there are three Rows of Cottages let to labourers etc. It was for 2 or 3 Years Subsequently a pyroligneous Acid Work. It is the property of Mr. J Aitken & Co. [Company] Falkirk. |
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Ph [Parish] of Linlithgow -- Sheet 5 No. 3 T. [Trace] 2. |
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Site of LENNOX'S CAIRN |
Site of Lennox's Cairn
Site of Lennox's Cairn
Site of Lennox's Cairn |
W. Blair Esqr
Avontoun
Mr. R. Easton
West Port
Linlithgow.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] About 30 Chains S.W [South West] by W [West] of West Port
Tradition points to this place as the spot where the Earl of Lennox, who sought to deliver the Young King, James 5 from the power of the Douglasses, was treacherously slain by Sir James Hamilton after the battle of Linlithgow Bridge, although the Royal Pardon had been Accorded to Lennox, it was either neglected in the flush of Victory, or despised by Hamilton. A Cairn of stones long marked this spot where he was slain & buried but all traces of it has disappeared. |
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LINLITHGOW MAINS |
Linlithgow Mains
Linlithgow Mains
Mains |
Mr. William Turner
Owner & Occupier
Mr. W. Jamieson
Kettleston
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile W.S.W. [West South West] Of West Port
A neat and well Kept farmstead a little South of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway, the dwelling is two Storeys high and slated With a Walled in & Well stocKed fruit & vegetable garden in the rear, the Out buildings are spacious and the Whole steading is in excellent repair. It is the property of the Occupier Mr. W Turner. |
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Kettlestone
Kettlestone
Ketleston
Kettleston |
Mr. W. Jamieson
Tenant.
Mr. William Turner
Linlithgow Mains
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
Val'n [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About 50 Chains S.W. [South West] of West Port
A large farm stead a ¼ of a Mile due South of Linlithgow Mains, the dwelling house is Modern, one storey high, having a neat little flower garden on the N. [North] and a Vegetable garden on the S.E. [South east] the Out buildings to which is attached a thrashing & Churning Machine Are Spacious & only plartly in good Repair, the Old dwelling house on S.[South] is now turned into labourers Cottages. The property of Mr. Blair Avontoun. |
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BRAEHEAD |
Braehead
Braehead
Braehead |
Mr. J. Blair
Tenant
Mr. W. Jamieson
Kettleston
Forrest's Co. Map |
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[Situation] About 52 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of West Port
A Small but neat farm house [of] slight eminence, S. [South] of the Union Canal it is One Storey high and thatched Part of the farm buildings join the dwelling house & Are in good Repair the Remainder Are detached & in indifferent Repair, there is a thrashing Machine on the W. [West] and a Small Vegetable garden On the N. [North] The property of Mr. Blair Avontoun |
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Kettlestone Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr. W. Jamieson
Kettleston
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[Situation] S.W. btS. [South West by South] A large Whinstone Quarry near the E. [East] termination of Kettleston Hill and S. [South] of the Union Canal, it is a fine description of this Stone, being Close grained and very hard, it is in the hands of Road Trustees, and is on the lands of William Blair Esqre. of Avontoun. |
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MANSE |
Manse Ph [Parish]
Manse Ph [Parish]
Manse Ph [Parish] |
Rev. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bell
Mr. W. Jamieson
Mr. J. Blair |
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[Situation] About 50 Chains S. byE.[South by East] of St Michael's Ch [Church]
A very neat dwelling house Situated about ½ a Mile on S.E. [South East] of the Town, it is two stories high, slated and in excellent repair, there is a small portion of Wood and Ornamental ground on the N & E.[North & East] and although is very neatly kept, On the S.[South] of the dwelling is a beautifully Kept garden, having a Collection of flowers interspersed through it with fruit and Vegetables, the Offices Stand On this and are also in good repair. It is at present Occupied by the Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bell, incumbent of St. Michael's Church. |
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NOTE
For the remaining Names on Plan3 of Sheet 5.
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MOUNTJOY |
Mountjoy
Mountjoy |
Miss Yellowlees
Resident
Rev. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bell
Ph [Parish] Manse |
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[Situation] About 52 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of St Michael's Church
A small but neat Stone Cottage a short distance E.[East] of the Parish Manse, it is One storey storey high & slated, and together with the Outbuilding Are in good Repair. There is a Small farm attached and is the property of Mr. Yellowlees, Glasgow |
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PILGRIMS' HILL |
Pilgrim's Hill
Pilgrim's Hill
Pilgrim-hill |
The Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Bell
Mr. R. Glen
Town ClerK
Linlithgow
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[Situation] About ⅞ Mile West of ParK
A considerable Hill, having a gentle rise, it is situated to the east of the town of Linlithgow And within a quarter of mile of the town; at the north side the Union Canal is cut through it; the surface is arable; it is divided into Some large fields; and belongs to different proprietors. |
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St Magdalen's |
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St Magdalens Well |
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MONKLAND WELL |
Monkland Well
Monkland Well
Monkland Well |
James ArKley
Kingsfield
Christopher Veitch
Park
Mr. Jamieson
Boroughmuir |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains N. [North of Park.
An excellent Well of Springwater On the farm of Park And On the West side of the Road leading from Kingsfield farmhouse to ParK farmhouse. The Only tradition Known about this Well is, that when when the Domestics or Servants belonging to the King, while residing in Kingsfield used to carry Water from this well, And from that time to this the persons residing in Kingsfield have a right to go And Carry Water from it. The reason why it is called MonKland well is not Known unless that the land Around it belonged at one time to Some order of Monks. The field it is situated in is Called "The MonKland" |
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ERRICK BURN |
Errick Burn
Errick Burn
Errick Burn
EericK Burn |
James Arkley
Kingsfield
Christopher Veitch
ParK
Mr. Jamieson
Boroughmuir
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] In the NE [North East] part of Linlithgow Ph [Parish]
A small stream which rises in the farm of Boghall And flows in An Easterly direction till it joins the Pardovan Burn in the Demesne of Binns. The name Errick Burn Commences near where it Crosses the road leading from Kingsfield to ParK. |
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WILCOXHOLM |
Wilcoxholm
Wilcoxholm
Wilcoxholm |
John Jamieson
Occupier
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co.[County] |
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[Situation] 45 Chains W. [West] by N. [North] of Park
A small farm house one storey high, with suitable offices, and thrashing machine, all in good repair, there is a vegetable garden, And small arable farm attached, the property of Captain R. H. Stewart of Champfleurie House And Straiton, and presently occupied by John Jamieson. |
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EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILWAY |
Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway |
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UNION CANAL |
Union Canal |
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PARK |
Park
Park
Park
Park
Park |
Mr. Christopher Veitch
Tenant
Miss Veitch
Occupier
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Valn.[Valuation] Roll of Co.[County]
Forrest's Co.[County] Map |
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[Situation] In the N.E. [North east] part of Linlithgow Parish.
A large farm house two storey's high, and slated, having suitable offices, all in very good repair, there is a vegetable garden, and large arable farm attached, the property of Captain R.H.J. Stewart of Champfleurie House. Mr. Christopher Veitch is the Tenant, and Miss Veitch, his sister occupies it. |
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PARKLY PLACE |
Parkly Place
Parkly Place
ParKly |
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Mr John Bennie
Occupier
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of ParK.
A middling size farm house 3 storeys high; having suitable offices and thrashing Machine, all in good repair; there is a vegetable garden and arable farm of 70 Acres attached; the property of Captain R.H. Stewart of Champfleurie House and now occupied by John Bennie. |
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PARKLY CRAIGS |
Parkly Craigs |
Mr. P. Bennie Porterside
Mr John Bennie ParKly Place |
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[Situation] About 1¼ miles S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Park
Along narrow tract of ground immediately north of the farm house of Parklycraigs, the surface of which is Furze and ledges of Rocks and old Quarries; they are situated on the farm of Parklycraigs and on the property of Alexander Seton Esq. of Preston House |
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COW CRAIGS PLANTATION |
Cow Craigs Plantation |
Mr. P. Bennie
Porterside
Mr. J. Bennie
Parkly Place |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile SW. [South West] of Park
A small plantation of mixed wood, a little to the south of the farm house of Parkly Place, in it are 3 or 4 conspicuous ledges of Rocks almost perpendicular, situated on the farm of Parkly Place and the property of Captain R.H. Stewart of Champfleurie House. |
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PORTERSIDE |
Porterside
Porterside |
Mr Peter Bennie
Occupier
Mr. John Bennie
ParKly Place |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile WSW. [West South West] of ParK
A small farm house one storey high, with suitable offices, and thrashing machine, all in good repair; there is a small vegetable garden, and an arable farm of 40 acres attached, the property of James Dundas Esq. of Dundas Castle by South Queensferry, and now occupied by Peter Bennie. |
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CAULDIMMERY PLANTATION |
Cauldimmery Plantation
Cauldimmery Plantation |
Capt [Captain] Stewart
Champfleurie House
Mr. Thomson
Factor Hangingside |
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[Situation] 36 Chains SW [South West] by W.[West] of Park.
A long narrow strip of land, enclosed, and planted with mixed wood, it is on the farm of ParK and is the property of Captain R.H.J. Stewart of Champfleurie House. |
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PEAT HILL PLANTATION |
Peat Hill Plantation
Peat Hill Plantation |
Mr. Christopher Veitch
Bridgeend
Mr Thomson
Hangingside |
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[Situation] ¾ mile SSW [South South West] of Park
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NANCY'S HILL PLANTATION |
Nancy's Hill Plantation
Nancy's Hill Plantation |
Mr. C. Veitch
Bridgeend
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside |
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[Situation] 54 Chains S [South] by W [West] of Park
Two long, narrow strips of land, enclosed and planted with mixed wood, they are situated on high ground; and are separated one from the other by a short stone fence in the western part, is a Trigonometrical [point] on a very high tree, termed "Nancy's Hill" in [maps] and in the eastern part at the east end, is a large Whinstone quarry named Nancy's Hill Q[uarry]. On the farm of Park, and the property of Capt. [Captain] Stewart of Champfleurie House - although two distinct plantations, they are called as one: Nancy's Hill Plantation, not Plantations. |
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NANCY'S HILL QUARRY |
Nancy's Hill Quarry (Whinstone) |
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Captain Stewart |
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[Situation] 54 Chains South opf Park
A small Quarry, out of which is taken Whinstone, situated at the East end of Nancy's Hill Plantation. WorKed by the Road Trustees, and is the property of Captain Stewart of Champfleurie House |
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MOOR PLANTATION |
Moor Plantation |
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Captain Stewart
Champfleurie House |
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[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 |
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Kingscavil Quarry
Kingscavil Quarry |
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Captain Stewart |
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[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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SCHOOL |
School Pte [Private] |
Bland Brown
Teacher
Rev. [Reverend]
Mr. Bell
Linlithgow |
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[Situation] About 21 Chains S. [South] by W. [West] of Park
A small room Situated in one of the rows of Houses comprising Kingscavil used as a School house, the Average Attendance of Scholars is 50, 25 Girls and 25 Boys; a plain English Education only is taught, and besides the usual school fees; Captain Stewart of Champleurie House and the Earl of Zetland give a Small Sum annually towards the Teachers Salary; the present Teacher is Bland Brown, who resides in Linlithgow. |
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KINGSCAVIL |
Kingscavil
Kingscavil
King Cavel |
Mr. Thomson
Hangingside
Captain Stewart
Champfleurie House
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[Situation] In the N.E. [North east] part of the parish of Linlithbgow
Several rows of Cottages, apart from each other, Some being Situate on the high road from Linlithgow to Edinburgh and others on the parish road branching off from the high road to Ochiltree, they are one and two storeys high and in very good repair, having small vegetable gardens attached; they are occupied by Agricultural labourers, and Servants of Captain Stewart of Champfleurie House, with the exception of one house used as a farm house, and offices with threshing machine, and one used as a Smithy and as a School; the whole are the property of Captain R.H. Stewart of Champfleurie House. |
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JOCK'S HILL |
Jock's Hill |
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JOCK'S HILL PLANTATION |
Jock's Hill Plantation |
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Whinny Bank Plantation |
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[signed] A.S. Kerr Capt R.E.[Captain Royal Engineers]
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SHEET 5. No. 2. 3. & 4.
Parish of
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