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PARISH OF TORPHICHEN.
SHEET 5 No. 15, & 16.
INDEX
Objects -- Pages
Torphichen Ph [Parish] -- 8
Avon Viaduct -- 15
BlacKfaulds -- 16
Burial Ground (Blackhall family) -- 20
BlacKfaulds -- 21
Craigengall Hill -- 22
Kelmanhead -- 17
Linn-mill Burn -- 5
Linn-mill Fall -- 7
Linn-mill Bridge -- 8
Linn-mill Bridge-end -- 9
Linn-mill cottage -- 19
Monkland Railways Blackston to Boghead Branch -- 14
Middle Strath -- 11
Muckraw -- 21
Newhouse -- 19
River Avon -- 20
Strath Mill (corn) -- 11
Strathloanhead -- 12
Strathavon -- 13
Sharpsbank -- 17
Wester Strath -- 9 |
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TORPHICHEN |
Torphichen Ph. [Parish] |
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See Name Sheets for Sheet 8 No. 9 |
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Parish of Torphichen |
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LIN MILL BURN |
Lin Mill Burn
Lin Mill Burn
Polness Burn
Polness Burn |
Mr R. Inglis Lin Mill
Mr D. Waddell Wester Strath
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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[Situation] At the western Side of Torphichen parish.
This is a continuation of Drumtassie Burn which divides the Counties of StirLing & Linlithgow. It takes the name of Linmill Burn after it passes Drumtassie Bridge, and retains the name until it joins the Aron Water about ½ a mile N. E. [North East] of Linmill Fall. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No. 15 T. [Trace] 1
[notes]
Lin-mill By order 1.10.86
The name, "Lin Mill," applies to a Flour Mill in the adjoining county and therefore ought to be written in the same form, viz. two words in the name of the burn and in the names of other minor objects in liKe names, as usual in Such cases. |
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LIN MILL FALL |
Lin Mill Fall
Lin Mill Fall
Cataract |
Mr. R. Inglis Lin Mill Co. [County] of Stirling
John Simpson Near Linmill Bridge
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situtation] A few chains north of Lin-Mill Bridge
A very fine waterfall, natural formation in Linmill Burn, which is a continuation of Barbachlaw Burn, and this Stream, dividing the Counties of Stirling and Linlithgow takes its name from Lin Mill situated close to the Fall in the former County. The Stream from Linmill Bridge is thickly studded with rocks and boulders and the cataract may be said to be two distinct falls, the first is a gradual slope of jutting rocks & boulders until the commencement of the principal fall which falls sheer down apparantly about 50 feet, it is slightly curved outward between bank & bank and is one complete mass of huge projecting rocks and boulders and terminates abruptly with a clear line of |
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Ph [Parish] of Bathgate -- S. [Sheet] 4 No. 15 Trace 1.
[notes]
Linn-mill Fall attends to agree with the Slamannan Ph. [Parish] Plan
[Signed] J B By order 1-10-86
Quotes in N [Name] Book for Slamannan P. [Page] 47 for 2 n's Linn |
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LIN MILL FALL |
Lin Mill Fall
Lin Mill Fall
Cataract |
Mr. R. Inglis Lin Mill Co. [County] of Stirling
John Simpson Near Linmill Bridge
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[continued from previous page] rock at the base from which the course of the stream is comparatively level, but choked up with masses of boulders. It is considered in the locality to be superior to the Falls of Clyde; both sides of the Stream is Clothed with a thriving mixed Wood, and in time of flood the falls must be a grand and imposing Spectacle. |
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LIN MILL BRIDGE |
Lin Mill Bridge
Lin Mill Bridge
Bridge |
Mr Robert Inglis
John Simpson
Forrests' Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] On the west Side of Torphichen Parish over the Lin Mill Burn.
A stone bridge of one Arch spanning the Linmill Burn about 3 chains S. [South] of Linmill Fall and on the road to Falkirk. The arch is high and the roadway is very narrow not being more than 16 links. It is not a modern structure, but the date of its erection is not known. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Torphichen -- S. [Sheet] 4 No. 15 Trace 8
[note] Linn-mill JB By order 1-10-86 |
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WESTER STRATH |
Wester Strath
Wester Strath
West Strath
Strath Wester |
David Waddell Occupant
Walter Carlisle Strathloanhead
Forrest's Co. [County] map
valn. [valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About 37 chains N W [North West] by W. [West] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small farm house one story high with suitable offices all in good repair there is a garden and small arable farm of about 50 Acres attached The property of Mr Learmonth and tenanted by David Waddell |
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LIN MILL BRIDGE-END |
Linmill Bridge-end
Linmill Bridge-end |
John Simpson Occupant
David Waddell Wester Strath |
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[Situation] ¾ mile west of Strathloanhead. This name applies to a small cottage one story high, and in good repair, with vegetable garden attached. The property of John Simpson, feued from Mr Learmonth |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No 16 Trace 1
[note] Linn-mill JB 1.10.86 |
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STRATH MILL |
Strath Mill
Strath Mill
Strath Mill
Strath Mill |
Mr Gowen Proprietor
Mr W. Carlisle Strathloanhead
Alexander Marshall Tenant
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ⅜ mile N E [North East] by N. [North] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a middling sized mill 2 storeys high, at which oats and barley are ground, with offices all in good repair; there is a small cottage and garden attached, which is tenanted by the miller Alexander Marshall, also near to the mill there is a neat dwelling house with garden attached, which is the residence of the proprietor Mr Gowen, the whole being the property of Mr Gowen. |
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MIDDLE STRATH |
Middle Strath
Middle Strath
Mid Strath |
Mr P. Gray Occupant
Mr Gowen Strath Mill
Forrests' Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains N W [North West] by N. [North] of Strathloanhead
A small farm house one storey high with offices all in good repair, there is a garden and a small arable farm attached; proprietor and occupant Mr Patrick Gray. |
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STRATHLOANHEAD |
Strathloanhead |
Walter Carlisle Occupant
Mr A Marshall Strath Mill |
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[Situation] In the northern portions of the parish of Torphichen
This name applies to a small cottage one storey high and in good repair, with vegetable garden attached. The property of Mr I. Gray of Broadyetts, and occupied by Walter Carlisle. |
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STRATHLOANHEAD |
Strathloanhead
Strathloanhead
Strathloanhead
Strath Loanhead |
Mr Gowan Strath Mill
Mr D. Waddell Wester Strath
Valn [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
Forrests Co. [County] map |
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This name applies to a few small cottages, one storey high and in good repair, each having about ½ Acre Arable land attached; they are mostly occupied by labourers, the land is in feu from Mr P. Gray of broadyetts The occupants are the proprietors |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No. 16 Trace 2
Note. This name Strathloanhead to be written once on plan so as to apply to all the cottages |
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STRATHAVON |
Strathavon
Strathavon
Strathavon
Strathavon |
Mr William Waugh Occupant
Mr L Hay Drumbowie
Valn [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
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[Situation] 45 Chains E. [East] by N. [North] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small farm house, one story high, with offices and thrashing machine all in good repairs; there is a garden and a small arable farm of about 80 acres attached. The property of Mr James Ormistone, and presently tenanted by William Waugh. |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No 16 Trace 3 |
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MONKLAND RAILWAYS (BLACKSTON TO BOGHEAD BRANCH) |
Monkland Railways Blackston to Boghead Branch |
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AVON VIADUCT |
Avon Viaduct
Avon Viaduct |
Mr J. Muir Inspector
Mr A. Grainger Contractor |
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[Situation] 53 Chains E N E [East North East] of Strathloanhead
The first stone of this structure was laid on the 11th of April 1854 and is composed of 16 arches, 12 large ones of about 47 feet span and two small ones at each end, it is about 660 feet long and is 60 feet to the top of the Arch from the bed of the Avon Water which runs through a wide but not very deep glen at this place - and is better than a quarter of a mile W. [West] of where the Logie Water joins the Avon which is the boundary between the Counties of Stirling & Linlithgow. It is the property of the Monklands Railway Compy [Company] & was erected for their single line of Railway. The Monkland |
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AVON VIADUCT |
Avon Viaduct
Avon Viaduct |
Mr J. Muir Inspector
Mr A. Grainger Contractor |
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[continued from previous page] Railways, (Blackston to Boghead Branch, Joins the Slamannan Railway in Co. [County] of Stirling |
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BLACKFAULDS |
Blackfaulds
Blackfaulds |
William Blackhall
John Walker Muckraw |
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[Situation] About ⅜ miles W. [West] by S. [South] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a large and Commodious farm house or mansion house two storeys high with suitable offices including thrashing machine propelled by Steam power all in good repair. There is a large garden attached, with a good farm of arable land. About 18 chains south of this house is the family burial ground enclosed by a stone wall. The house was built about 1828. The property & residence of William Blackhall Esqr. |
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SHARPSBANK |
Sharpsbank
Sharpsbank |
Mr Simpson Occupier
Mr J. Wardrop |
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[Situation] 47 chains W [West] by S. [South] pf Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small cottage one story high with workshop attached, all in good repair. There is a vegetable garden. The property & residence of Mr Simpson Wheelwright |
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KELMANHEAD |
Kelmanhead
Kelmanhead
Kelman head |
James Johnston occupier
William Blackhall Blackfaulds
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[Situation] ½ mile S W [South West] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small cottage one storey high with garden attached together with a grass park. Occupied by James Johnston. The property of Mr James Carstairs, Leith. |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No. 16 Trace 4 |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse |
Mrs Steel Occupant
James Wauch Linmill Cottage |
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[Situation] 56 Chains west of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small cottage one story high, and in good repair, with vegetable garden attached. The property and residence of Mrs Steel, and held in feu from Mr Learmonth |
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LIN MILL COTTAGE |
Linmill Cottage |
Mr J. Waugh Occupant
Mrs Steel Newhouse |
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[Situation] 57 Chains west of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a middling sized Cottage, 2 storeys high, with offices all in good repair; there is a vegetable garden Attached. The property of Mr R. Ingles Linmill, tenanted by James Waugh. |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 4 No. 16 Trace 4 |
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BURIAL GROUND |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
William Blackhall
John Walker Muckraw |
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[Situation] About ½ mile S W [South West] by W. [West] of Strathloanhead
This is a family burial Ground belonging to the family of Blackhall whose mansion is situated about 16 chains north of this ground. It is enclosed by a circular wall. See Blackfaulds page 16 |
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RIVER AVON |
River Avon |
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MUCKRAW |
Muckraw
Muckraw
Muckraw
Muckraw |
Mr J. Walker Occupant
Mr J. Marshall Blackfalls
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Valn [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About ⅜ mile S E [South East] by E [East] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a midlling sized farm house, one story high, with offices and thrashing machine all in good repair. There is a garden and an arable farm of about 180 Acres attached: the property of Archibald Bennet Esqr. Edinburgh, tenanted by John Walker. |
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Blackfaulds |
Blackfalls
Blackfalls
Blackfaulds
Blackfaulds |
Mr J. Marshal Occupant
Mr J. Walker Muckraw
Mr Gowan Gowan Bank
Mr Brock Hillhouse |
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[About 22 Chains SW [South West] by W [West] of Strathloanhead
This name applies to a small cottage one story high with vegetable garden attached. The property of Mr Blackhall and presently tenanted by Thomas Marshall |
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Parish of Torphichen -- Sheet 6 No 16 Trace 5 |
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CRAIGENGALL HILL |
Craigengall Hill |
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Trace 5
[signed] RD Kerr Capn RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 8th Feby [February] 1856
[signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 7th Feby [February] 1856 |
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Co. [County] LINLITHGOW
Sheet 4 No 15, & 16.
Parish of Torphichen
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 20 MAY. 95 SOUTHAMPTON |
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