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PARISH OF QUEENSFERRY
SHEET 2 No. 16.
SHEET 3 No. 13
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Queenferry Parish -- 3 & 25
Bell Stane -- 15
Brewery -- 19
Crows Close -- 10
Church (1633) on the site of St Nicholas's Kirk -- 13
Court House -- 16
Gote Lane -- 10
Glenforth Distillery -- 20
High Street -- 9 & 26
Harbour -- 21
Infant School -- 17
Lockup, &c, -- 20 & 16
Post Office -- 19
Queensferry (Burgh) -- 5
School -- 17
The Terrace -- 14 &, 26
The Vaults -- 14 &, 26
Town Hall -- 16
The Cross -- 16
The Vennel -- 17
West Gote Lane -- 10 |
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QUEENSFERRY |
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Queen's Ferry
Queen's Ferry |
Sheriffs List of Parishes
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 17 p [page] 489
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd AlmK. [Almanac]
Chalmer's Caledonia
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] On the South Side of the Firth of Forth
A very Small parish on the coast of the Firth of Forth in the Co. [County] Linlithgow bounded on the north by the firth and on all other sides by Dalmeny. Even the parliamentary boundaries of the burgh enclose a mere stripe along the beach extending from an old quarry on the east to Echland Burn on the west an area of only a mile in extreme length and not more than about 250 yards in mean breadth, But the parochial territory comprehends not above one half of this area it is coextensive with the royalty and excludes parts of both ends of the town. As a territory it is in no part landward and in description it becomes identified with the burgh. A chapel of ease was anciently built here by Dundas of Dundas and still figures as an antiquity of the town. But the little district was separated from Dalmeny and erected into a parish only in 1636. It is in the presbytery of Linlithgow and Synod of Lothian |
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Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry Parish [note on page] For further authorities for Spelling this name See page 33 of this book. |
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QUEENSFERRY |
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Parish of Queensferry
Queen's Ferry
Queen's Ferry |
Sheriffs List of Parishes
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 17 p [page] 489
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver & Boyd AlmK. [Almanac]
Chalmer's Caledonia
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Continued from previous page] and Tweedale. Patron the Town Council. There is no detached portion of this parish within any other parish nor are there any detached portions of other parishes within that of Queensferry |
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QUEENSFERRY |
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry |
Mr. R. Wyld. Provost
Mr. A. White. Bailie
Mr. E. Johnston. Late Teacher |
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[Situation] on the south Bank of the Firth of Forth
A small Royal Borough at the foot of a steep declivity called "BackBraes", on the s. [south] shore of the Firth of Forth. 8 Miles N. [North] by S. [South] of Edinburgh and 9 E. [East] by S. [South] of the Town of Linlithgow. It Chiefly Consists of one long street with Some small lanes and back settlements branch off. it is very irregularly built little order being observed in either height or position of the dwellings, they are all built of Sandstone and in the N. [North] end there are Still remaining and in good Preservation Some very old houses some of them bearing early dates on Stone generally over the door. The oldest dates are 1596. 1613. 1626. 1641 &c. It contains a few Public houses, grocers, drapers and other shops on a small scale. It also Contains two places of worship, the Parish Church and the |
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Queensferry -- Sheet 2. No 16 Trace 3
N. B. For authorities for Spelling the name Queensferry See page 25 |
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QUEENSFERRY |
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry |
Mr. R. Wyld. Provost
Mr. A. White. Bailie
Mr. E. Johnston. Late Teacher |
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[Continued from previous page] U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church. A Parish School, Town Hall, Post Office and a subscription Library containing several hundred Volumes. It contains very few objects of antiquity or interest, in the N. [North] end of the town is the remains of the Carmelite Church founded in 1335 by the Lairds of Dundas. The only public work is the Glenforth Distillery near the Harbour which gives employment to a number of hands, and the chief employment of the inhabitants is herring and other fishing in the season. There is also a Brewery, but it is not now in operation. Queensferry was once for its Soda & Soap manufactures, but these establishments have long ago disappeared. There are three public fountains in the town supplied with water from a reservoir on the heights above which together with a small bleaching green were the gift of the Earl of Roseberry in 1817 which is recorded in a public inscription, which together with the towns Arms, on the Fountain at the TownHall. There is a Small Gas Works, but the place is badly lighted and subscriptions have to be raised amongst the inhabitants for this purpose the Borough having insufficient fundS. The Town Council consists of A Provost, Town Clerk, two Bailies and Six Councillors. There is also a procurator Fiscal. The Town Hall contains a Lockup where prisoners Can only be detained for One night & then sent to Linlithgow. It has the privilege of returning a Member to Parliament in connection with Stirling, InverKeithing, Culross and Dunfermline. There is a gathering takes place here on the 9" of August for rural sports & Horse racing which is designated a fair but it does not deserve the name as there is no market for any Kind of Stock, nor is it mentioned as a fair in any Almanack. There is a curious custom here the origin of which is not Known. It is Called the "Burryman" and the night before the games a boy dressed for the occasion and Stuck all over with burr (thistle or Burdock) parades the town followed by a Crowd with music &c.
For historical detail see Statistical [Accounts] & Penneys History of Linlithgowshire
[signed] W M N |
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[note] For historical detail see Statistical [Accounts] & Penneys History of Linlithgowshire
[initials] W M N |
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HIGH STREET |
High Street
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Index Board
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr R. Wyld |
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[Situation] Passing through the central part of the Burgh of Queensferry.
This street comprises nearly the whole of the town and runs E. [East] and W. [West] and extends from Nivens Green to near the Bell Stane. The S. [South] side is raised on terraces several feet above the roadway and the houses are very irregularly built, running zig-zag and from one to three Stories high the S. [South] side having gardens extending back to the foot of the Back Braes. In this street is the Town Hall, Post Office & Library & the principal shops and Public houses. |
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GOTE LANE |
Gote Lane
Gote Lane
Gote Lane |
Index Board
Mr. P. Marshall
Mr. A. White |
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[Situation] In the N W [North West] end of the Burgh of Queensferry.
A short narrow lane leading N [North] from the W. [West] end of the High Street down to the Harbour terminating at the N. W. [North West] Corner of the Glenforth Distillery and having some dwellings on each side, on the N. [North] side side is a large 3 storey house in bad repair which in former times was the principal Inn. |
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WEST GOTE LANE |
West Gote Lane
West Gote Lane |
Mr A. White,
Mr P. Marshall |
002 |
[Situation] At the NW. [North West] end of the Burgh of Queensferry
A short narrow passage extending from the extreme W. [West] end of the High Street down to the Harbour with some few dwellings on each side. The Borough Bdy. [Boundary] runs through this lane. |
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CRAWS CLOSE |
Craws Close
Craws Close
Craws Close |
Mr R. Broomfield,
Mr A. White,
Mr E. Johnston |
002 |
[Situation] In the west end of the Burgh of Queensferry.
A short narrow lane running S. [South] from the High St. opposite Gote Lane composed of dwelling houses on each side and occupied by labourers &c. they are two stories and slated in midling repair. |
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Queensferry -- Sheet 2 No 16 Trace 3
[note on page] Gote - "Gutter"
Got, Gote, A drain. Jamieson's Dictionary |
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"The parish was an erection from Dalmeny in the year 1636 ratified by Act of Parliament
1641 at which time the place seems to have acquired considerable importance in consequence
of its commercial intercourse with Holland. At this time it possessed nearly twenty great
ships with several coasting vessels of a smaller size. A church was built in 1633 on
the ruins of a very ancient chapel. Some tombstones bear the date 1685 and one apparently
of a much earlier period." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Co [County] Linlithgow page 3. |
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CHURCH |
Church |
Mr. Broomfield, Elder
Mr. E. Johnston,
Mr. A. White |
002 |
[Situation] In the central part of the burgh of Queensferry
A plain substantial stone edifice erected by subscription in 1633 which date is over what was formerly the N. [North] entrance but now closed up, - on the W [West] end is a small belfry containing a bell on which is the following inscription. "Soli Deo gloria, Michael Burgerhuys makeit, David maerchant of Edinbruge, gifted this bell to the Kirk of the Queensferrie. Cursed be they that takes it frae here. Anno domino 1635." It was brought from Holland by the shipmasters. It is stated in the Statistical account that this church was built on the ruins of a very ancient Chapel, but I can glean no information respecting it. When repair the seats some years ago they found graves of children and adults under the floor of the building. It was the custom formerly of interring the dead in the body of the edifice. The only notice of it I could discover is in a title deed in the possession of Mr Broomfield baker and there it is called St Nicholas Kirk. Mr Miller of Linlithgow Town Clerk of Queensferry made out the deed.
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Queensferry -- Sheet 2 No 16 Trace 3
[Note on page] The date on stone in the church wall is 1633 quite plain. I have seen the charter belonging to Mr Broomfield. It is copied from the town Records the words are "St Nicholas' KirK and KirK yard." Mr Broomfield says that the present church is erected on the site of the "old KirK". It should therefore be written Church (1633) on the site of St Nicholas' KirK.
(Signed) M. Duggan C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] |
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THE TERRACE |
The Terrace |
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr William Marshall |
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[Situation] At the South Side of High Street
There are three of these terraces rising several feet above the street and on which the S. [South] side side of the High stands they are no way distinguished from each other by any additional appelative - such as E. [East] N. [North] or Middle Terrace. |
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THE VAULTS |
The Vaults
The Vaults
The Vaults
The Vout |
Mr A. White,
Mr E. Johnston,
Mr P. Marshall,
Mr R. Burton |
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[Situation] In the eastern end of the burgh of Queensferry
This is a portion of the Terrace in the E [East] end and merely derives its name from there being old wine vaults underneath - it is no antiquity but a well Known name in the town vulgarly called The Vout. |
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BELL STANE |
Bell Stane
Bell Stane
Bell Stane
Bell Stane
Bell Stane
Bell Stane |
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr P. Marshall
R. Broomfield
W. Hutton
I. McQueen |
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[Situation] At the west end of the burgh of Queensferry
This is a stone level with the surface in which is a ring fastened it is on the Borough Boundary in the open space at the W [West] end of the High Street & in a line with West Gote Lane. How the name originated is not Known but is supposed to have originated in a bell being rung in former times to warn the inhabitants of the selling of goods at this place. At present meat is sold here on friday and all sales of earthenware & sometimes public roups takes place at this stone. |
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TOWN HALL |
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall |
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr P. Marshall |
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[Situation] On the South Side of High Street near its west end
A large tower which forms a very conspicuous object standing on the Terrace at the W. [West] end of High Street to the entrance of which is a flight of stone steps and attached to which is the court room for the transaction of Public business - it contains two bills and a public cloak, in the basement story there is a Lockup in charge of the Town Constable the date or its erection is not Known |
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THE CROSS |
The Cross
The Cross
The Cross |
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr Broomfield |
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[Situation] Adjoining the Town Hall in High Street
This is merely the place opposite the Town Hall where anything of a public nature is proclaimed by the Town Crier and where public proclamations are posted against the side of the steeple of the Town Hall. It does not derive its name from the Knowledge of a "cross" ever have stood in the locality. |
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[Note on page] Court House Lockup, &c, No Room To write
The latter designations to be written underneath the name Town Hall in Skeleton of the same character of letters. See Lockup page 22. |
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THE VENNEL [Queensferry] |
The Vennel |
Mr A White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr Broomfield |
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[Situation] At the west Side of the parish Church.
A narrow Lane running S. [South] from the High Street having the Church and grave Yard on the E. [East] and the N. [North] side is bounded by a garden Wall and a Cottage, it extends to the foot of Back Brae, It terminates at the Infant School |
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Lady Gillon's Stane [crossed out] |
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SCHOOL [Queensferry] |
School
School
School |
Mr A White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr R Broomfield |
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[Situation] At the South Side of the Grave yard and E. [East] side of the vennel
A neat stone building consisting of one Apartment at the head of the Vennel S. [South] of the Church. it is a parish School and entirely supported by the funds of the Borough. The average attendance is 35 boys and 25 girls. The branches taught are English, Geography, Mathematics French, Latin & greek. |
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INFANT SCHOOL |
Infant School
Infant School
Infant School |
Mr R Broomfeild
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston |
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[Situation] on the E. [East] side of the Vennel
The basement Story of the house adjoining the Parochial School in which there is an average attendance of 40 children. It is supported by the joint contributions of Dalminie & Queensferry Parishes. |
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BREWERY |
Brewery |
Mr R Wyld. Provost & proprietor
Mr. A White |
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[Situation] A little south of the High Street.
A number of building S. [South] of the High Street, consisting of Brewhouse. Malt Kiln. Stones &c. It is the property of Mr R Wyld Provost |
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POST OFFICE [Queensferry] |
Post Office |
Miss Meikle Postmistress
Mr A White
Mr E. Johnston |
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[Situation] On the north Side of High Street a little east of Glenforth Distillery
The Post office business is Conducted in a Private dwelling the Property of the Post Mistriss Miss Meike whose Salary is £25 per annum There are three deliveries & two dispatches in the day |
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LOCKUP |
Lockup
Lockup
Lockup |
Mr R Wyld
Mr A White
Mr R Broomfield |
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[Situation] In the Town Hall
An apartment in the Town Hall under the Courtroom for Confining prisoners for one night only. It is provided with a bench It is provided with a bench for sleeping on and has no windows |
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GLENFORTH DISTILLERY |
Glenforth Distillery
Glenforth Distillery
Glenforth Distillery |
Sign Board
Mr R. Wyld
Mr A White |
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[Situation] on the north Side of High Street near its west end.
A large Mass of buildings at the end of Gote Lane near the Harbour established in 1828 by the Glenforth Distillery Coy. [Company] It manufactures from 2000 to 2500 gallons weekly & gives Constant employment to 13 men It is the property of Mr. Wyld of Gilston County of Fife. |
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HARBOUR |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour
Town's Dock |
Mr. McArthur Harbour Master
Mr. A White
Mr. E. Johnston
Forrest's Co. [County] Map 1817
Plan of Queensferry attached burgh Bound Report 1832 |
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[Situation] At the N. W. [North West] end of the burgh of Queensferry
Before this harbour was constructed the landing places were the rocks in the neighbourhood of the town at places Called "The Binks", The Craigs" & Port Neuk _ It is of a quadrangular form the w. [west] side being slightly Curved _ it will admit vessels of 300 tons burthen but few enters it above 60 or 70 _ grain for the distillery is the principalimport. The dues are charged not by tonnage but so much is charged Certain quantities of the different Articles that enter. and Freemen are only charged half the rugulated dues_ It is under the Control of the Magistrate and Town Council __ |
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Back Braes [crossed out] |
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QUEENSFERRY |
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry
South Queensferry
Queens-Ferry
Queens Ferry
Queensferry
South Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry South
South Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry (South)
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry
Queensferry |
Mr R Wyld Queensferry Provost
Mr A White Bailie Queensferry
Mr E. Johnston Late, Schoolmaster
Forrest's Co. [County] Map
Ainslie's Plan of Dalmeny Park
Lloyds Railway Map of Scotland
Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland.
Fyfe's Life at South Queensferry.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Oliver & Boyds AlmK [Almanack] Page 376
Oliver & Boyds AlmK [Almanack] Page 536
Post Office Directory 1851-2
Parliamentary Borough Boundary Reports 1832
Map attached to the above report
Penney's Hist. [History] of Co. [County] of Linlithgow
Chartulary of Dundas of Dundas by Penney
Burgh Records from 1727 to 1818
Mr R Broomfield Queensferry
Mr Burton Schoolmaster Dalmeny |
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Parish of Queensferry -- Sheet 3 No. 13 Trace [1]
N. B. These authorities for Spelling apply to the parish name as well as to the name as a Burgh |
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HIGH STREET |
High Street
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Index Board
Mr A White
Mr E Johnston
Mr R Wyld |
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[Situation] Passing nearly through the central part of the Burgh of Queensferry.
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THE TERRACE |
The Terrace
The Terrace
The Terrace |
Mr A White
Mr E Johnston
Mr William Marshall |
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[Situation] On the South Side of High Street.
See Name Sheets for Sheet 2 No. 16 |
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THE VAULTS |
The Vaults
The Vaults
The Vaults
The Vout |
Mr A. White
Mr E. Johnston
Mr P. Marshall
Mr R. Burton |
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[Situation] South side of High Street near its east end.
See Name Sheets for Sheet 2 No. 16 |
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Parish of Queensferry -- Sheet 3 No. 13 Trace 1
[Signed] J. Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 10th April 1853
[Signed] RD Kerr CaptnRE [Captain Royal Engineers] 1 Jany [January] 1856 |
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Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
Sheet 2. No. 16.
Sheet 3. No. 13.
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 20 MAY. 96 SOUTHAMPTON
Parish of
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