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PARISH OF TORPHICHEN
SHEET 5 , No. 6, 9, 10, &. 11.
INDEX
Torphichen parish -- 3
Bowden Hill --5
Bowdenhill -- 7
Bowden Linen Work -- 8
Brunton -- 13
Brunton Burn -- 13
Crawhill -- 11
Cow Hill -- 19
Craigend Hill -- 19
Cat Craig -- 22
Craigend -- 28
Cocklerne -- 36
Eel Ark -- 21
Easter Woodside -- 28
Fort (Remains of) 5
Gormyre -- 29
Haddies Walls -- 35
Kipps Hills -- 31, & 36
Kipps --35
Lochcote -- 23
Lochcate Castle (Remains of) -- 25
North Lodge -- 27
Remains of Camp (supposed Roman) -- 17
River Avon -- 10
Refuge Stone -- 32
Threegables -- 7
Torphichen Bridge -- 14
Torphichen Bridge T. P. -- 14
The Loch -- 21
Wallace's Cave -- 11
Woodside T. P. -- 14
Woodside Cottage -- 15
Wester Woodside -- 27 |
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"On the top of Bowden Hill are the traces of a Camp with a deep trench Surrounding it. Some antiquarians
term it a Roman Camp but its circular or rather oval shape scarcely permits it
to be regarded as Roman. Some term it Danish which is at least equally improbable
as this district was never peculiarly Subject to the incursions of those invaders.
Tradition gives no information respecting it, and history is equally silent." -
New Stat. Acct. of Co. [New statistical Account of County] Linlithgow page 50.
"On the Buden hill are to be seen are top be seen the vestiges of an outer and inner
Camp: these are Such as are described by Tacitus, Annalium Lib. XII. Cap. 33 Tunc Montibus arduis & Si qua clementer accedi poterant in modum valli Saxa praestruit & praefluebat annis vado incerto." - Sibbald's History of Co. [County] Linlithgow, page, 26. -
"In Torphichen parish on Bowden Hill there was a Similar fort" (British fort) " the summit
of the hill was surrounded by double ramparts and entrenchments in a circular form and which may Still be traced." - Penny's History of Linlithgowshire page 28
"About a mile to the N.W. [North West] of this, (Druidical) altar is the hill of Boudane upon which are
evident marks of a military Station: The form of the Camp is oblong and round it is marked
in Armstrong's map of the 3 Lothians as a Danish Camp; the tradition of the country is that it is
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Bowden Hill |
Bowden Hill
Bowden Hill
Bowden Hill
Bowden Hill |
Revd. [Reverend ]J. Duns
Torphichen
Mr. Blair Esquire
Avontoun
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgow
Forrest's Co. map |
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A large hill in the N.E. [North East] extremity of the Parish, it forms a long high ridge more than half a mile in length E. and W. [East and West] the general surface is very uneven, rough and rocky with scattered boulders, some of which are very large, the Eastern end of the hill, though rather steep has a more even Surface and is free from rocks, and offering good mountain pasturage for cattle & sheep. The north and south sides are clothed with mixed wood, and exceedingly steep and rocky, being quite inaccessible in many places, with steep ledges of whinstone
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FORT |
Fort
(Remains of)
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Situation :on the summit of Bowden Hill |
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[Text] - Old English |
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Bowden Hill continued -
rock and huge masses of boulders projecting from the slopes at the northern base of the hill is a Lime work with only one kiln at present in operation, several others being in a ruined state - the limestone is obtained from the interior of the hill, into which several levels run to works, and brought out in trucks on a narrow tramway, as soon as the lime is exhausted in one excavation a new level is opened into another part of the hill. -- On the Eastern and highest part of this hill is the remains of an Ancient Camp, but of what Kind, or to whom it is attributed is not Known. The Revd. [Reverend] J. Duns of Torphichen who taked great interest in these Ancient Remains Calls it a nondescript Camp it having neither the Quadrangular form of the Roman or the Circular form of the of the British Camps. __On the summit appears to have been a bank, formed of earth and stones, the West side being quite distinct, the N.W. [North West] Angle (on which is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station) is in very good preservation, but Eastward it merges gradually into a slight slope __Lower down, embracing a wide sweep of the hill is evidently the remains of the Vallum of a camp; the portion on the E. [East] side being in fine preservation, in this portion an Opening occurs, probably an entrance, it is not broken, but slopes in quite smothly _ the E. [East] side of the bank is very steep & merges into the slope of the hill which is here considerable, the inside slope is short & abrupt - The bank Can be traced all along the N. [North] side the fence being built into part of the way & on the S. [South] side a small portion remains also perfect- It is probable it surrounded the whole Hill - There is appearance of a trench now, whatever there may have been - There is no tradition concerning it. |
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Bowdenhill |
Bowdenhill
Bowdenhill |
Mr. A. Rankin
Tenant
George Cuthill
Craigend |
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A small farm stead at the N. [North] side of Bowden Hill - The dwelling house is one storey and slated, with a small garden on N. [North.] The out offices are small & at right angles to the dwelling - The whole is in good repair - The property of Mr Forbes of Lochcote -
Situation : In the extreme North East of the parish of Torphichen |
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THREEGABLES |
Threegables
Threegables
Three Gables |
Robert Russell
Tenant
Mr. A. Rankin
Bowden Hill
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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A long low building East of Bowden Hill and standing on high ground, it is one storey high and the dwelling house forms the Eastern half and the offices the other, there is a small garden in front and it is the property of Mr. Forbes of Lochcote -
Situation : In the extreme N.E. [North East] portion of the parish of Torphichen |
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Bowden Hill Lime Works |
Bowden Hill Lime Works
Bowden Hill Lime Works |
Mr. A. Rankin Bowdenhill
George Cuthill Craigend |
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These lime works are situated at the Northern base of Bowden Hill, they Consist of Several Kilns all of which are disused with the exception of one that is now at work - The lime which is of blueish Colour is obtained in Bowden Hill and there are Several levels running into the works contiguous to the Kilns. They are the property of Mr. Forbes Lochcote & worked by Mr Rankin of Bowdenhill -
Situation: In the North East portion of the parish of Torphichen |
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River Avon |
River Avon |
River Avon |
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CRAWHILL |
Crawhill
Crawhill
Crawhill
Crawhill |
Mr. R. More
Brunton
Mr. D. McGibbon
Occupant
Valuation roll of Co. [County]
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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A large farm house two storeys high and in good repair with a large garden and an arable farm attached there is also a farm steading consisting of offices and thrashing machine all in bad repair situated a little to the northeast of the house it is the property and residence of Mr David McGibbon.
Situation: In the north side of the ph. [parish] of Torphichen |
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WALLACE'S CAVE |
Wallace's Cave
Wallace's Cave |
Mr. D. McGibbon
Crawhill
Mr. R More
Brunton |
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This is what is supposed by the local inhabitants to have been one of the hiding places of Sir William Wallace during the time that Edward the third invaded Scotland, it is composed of a large pillar of rock, joining at the top with another piece of rock so as to form a roof, it is about 13 feet high and there is a road right through it from east to west, it is almost covered by trees and is situated close by the side of the river Avon. Turn over
Situation : About ⅞ mile W. by S. [West by South] of Brunton |
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G. [German ] Text |
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"behind the Mansion house of Craw-hill on the banks of the river Avon which are
deep, rocky, and wooden there is a chasm commonly called Wallace's Cave and
close adjoining it there is a natural arch in the living rock of very Considerable
Size within the deep clefts of which there are some beautiful and rather rare varieties of lichens and mosses."
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BRUNTON |
Brunton
Brunton
Brunton
Brunton |
Mr. R More
Occupier
Mr. McGibbon
Crawhill
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A large farm house two storeys high with suitable offices, and thrashing machine, all in very good repair, there is a vegetable garden and an arable farm attached. The property of Mr. Gillon of Wallhouse and presently tenanted by Robert More.
Situation : In the northern portion of the parish of Torphichen |
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BRUNTON BURN |
Brunton Burn
Brunton Burn |
Mr McGibbon
Crawhill
Mr R. More
Brunton |
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This Burn has its source a short distance South East of the farm of Kipps, and runs in a westerly direction crossing the high road from Bathgate to Linlithgow, at which place the name of Brunton Burn commences it is a considerable stream from this road and joining the River Avon a little to the North of the farm of Crawhill.
Situation: Passing near the S.E. [South East] side of Brunton |
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TORPHICHEN BRIDGE |
Torphichen Bridge
Torphichen Bridge |
Mr. D. McGibbon
Crawhill
Mr Brice
Woodside Cottage |
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A small stone bridge of one arch that spans the River Avon, which forms the Boundary between the Counties of Linlithgow and Stirling on the parish road leading from Torphichen to Falkirk.
Situation : About ½ mile N.W. [North West] of Brunton |
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TORPHICHEN BRIDGE TP |
Torphichen Bridge Bar
Torphichen Bridge Bar |
Stewart
Occupier
Mr D. McGibbon
Crawhill |
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A small house one storey high, used as a Toll Bar, on the road leading from Torphichen and Whitburn to Falkirk, the property of the Glasgow and Shotts Trust and occupied by Stewart who is collector of Tolls.
Situation : A few chains S.E. [South East] of Torpichen Bridge |
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WOODSIDE TP |
Woodside Bar
woodside Bar |
Mrs Margaret Stewart
Occupier
Mr J Brice
Woodside Cottage |
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A small house one storey high used as a Toll Bar, on the road leading from Bathgate to Linlithgow, the property of the Cleugh Road Trustees, and occupied by Mrs Margaret Stewart, who is the collector of Tolls
Situation : 27 chains N.by W. [North by West] of Brunton |
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WOODSIDE COTTAGE |
Woodside Cottage
Woodside Cottage |
Mr. J. Brice
Occupier
Mr R. More
Brunton |
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A Small Cottage one storey high, and in good repair, having a vegetable garden attached, the property of Mr Alexander Simpson and in the occupation of James Brice.
Situation : About ⅜ mile N. by W. [North by West] of Brunton |
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Remains of CAMP |
Roman Camp
(Remains of)
Roman Camp
(Remains of)
Roman Camp
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Mr. Philip
Gormyre
Mr. Cuthill
Craigend
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Branks
Torphichen |
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This is the remains of a Small Square Enclosure Said to have been a Roman Camp. Its outline is much defaced but portions of the Earthen bank which forms its limits is still about two feet in height - No remains of any Kind have ever been found in or near this Camp -
Situation : 23 chains S. by W. [South by West] of Lochcote |
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COW HILL |
Cow Hill
Cow Hill |
Mr Forbes Esqr.
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A hill a short distance S.W. [South West] of Lochcote and forming the E. [East] end of a large piece of rough enclosed ground on the S. [South] side is a steep slope, Covered with mixed wood, & at the bottom is is a large pool - the Surface is Rough Pasture and boulders -
Situation: About ⅛ mile W. by S. [West South] West of Lochcote |
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CRAIGEND HILL |
Craigend Hill
Craigend Hill |
W. Forbes Esqr.
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A considerable hill rising on the N.E. [North East]side of Craigend farmstead, the north and S. [South] ends are Steep and it slopes gradually E.to W. [East to West] from the W. [West] end of a large piece of rough, enclosed ground - the hill is planted with mixed wood - the property of W. Forbes, Esqr. -
Situation : About ½ mile W. by S. [West by South] of Lochcote |
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THE LOCH |
The Loch
The Loch |
W. Forbes Esqr.
George Cuthill
Craigend |
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This name applies to a portion of a deep flat glen lying between Bowden Hill and Lochcote House, in which was a small loch, but it has been drained many years and its bed now afford a very strong rough pasture, it is sometimes flooded after heavy rains - at the N.W. [North West] corner is a sluice and a small building called Eel Ark, the former allowing egress to the water by a Covered drain & issuing at a small port nearly ½ a mile [West by North]. The Ark was for the purpose of retaining any eels that might get into it - The property of W.Forbes Esqr. -
Situation : About ⅛ miles N.E. [North East] of Lochcote |
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EEL ARK |
Eel Ark
Eel Ark
Eel Ark |
W. Forbes Esqr.
George Cuthill
Craigend
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Situation : 14 chains North North West of Lochcote
This name applies to a portion of a deep flat glen lying between Bowden Hill and Lochcote House, in which was a small loch, but it has been drained many years and its bed now afford a very strong rough pasture, it is sometimes flooded after heavy rains - at the N.W. [North West] corner is a sluice and a small building called Eel Ark, the former allowing egress to the water by a Covered drain & issuing at a small port nearly ½ a mile [West by North]. The Ark was for the purpose of retaining any eels that might get into it - The property of W.Forbes Esqr. - |
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CAT CRAIG |
Cat Craig
Cat Craig |
W. Forbes Esqr.
George Cuthill
Craigend |
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A steep and very Rugged Ridge of rocks in a wood a short distance N.W. [North West] of Lochcote, it runs nearly in an E. [East] & West direction and the East end particularly, is high and perpendicular in some places, in other places there are huge boulders jutting from the sides and interspersed with fir and forest trees, - and composed of Whinstone. It is the property of W. Forbes Esqr.-
Situation: 13 chains N.W. [North West] of Lochcote |
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LOCHCOTE |
Lochcote
Lochcote
Loch Cote |
W. Forbes Esqr
Proprietor
J. Hardy Esqr.
Linlithgow
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A handsome dwelling house situated on elevated ground S. [South] of Bowden Hill. It is in the Elizabethan Style, with sharp pointed gables and ornamented Chimneys, two storeys high and a fine Oriel window on the N. S. & W. [North South and West] . There is very little Ornamental ground, the grounds in the vicinity of the house being very rough but well wooded - There are two vegetable gardens, one being walled in, the E. [East] wall of which is six links thick, this, with the Remains of a tower (on which the dovecot is erected) built on Arches is supposed by George Cuthill and others to be the remains of an Ancient Castle or some other building and there are Several Carved stones projecting
Situation: In the N.E. [North East] portion of the parish of Torphichen |
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from the walls of the stables that were taken from these remains, the tower has certainly the appearance of antiquity, but no information can be gleaned respecting it -- The property of W. Forbes Esqr.
In Torphichen parish near Lochcoat there is the ruin of a castle which Still shows its baronial gloom and grandeur. - Penny's history of Co. [County] Linlithgow - page 85
Next to this are the ruins of the Seat of Lochcote now the possession of James Craufaurd Esqr and hard by the loch which is well furnished with pykes perches and eels and Water-fowls haunt it. - Sibbald's History of Co. [County] Linlithgow page 23 |
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LOCHCOTE CASTLE |
Lochcote Castle
(Remains of)
Lochcote Castle
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Mr George Cuthill
Farmer
Craigend
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Torphichen |
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A square building about 15 feet high now used as a Dovecote and formerly part of Lochcote Castle. The walls thick and massive and appear to have belonged to an edifice in existence at least two centuries ago - there is nothing traditional known of this Castle excepting the accounts of it given by Penney and Sir Robert Sibbald-
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NORTH LODGE |
North Lodge
North Lodge |
George Brand
South Lodge
Janet Ewing
resident |
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A small slated cottage, one storey high and in good repair, It is situated at the N. [North] gate leading to Wall House, on the W. [West] of the Bathgate and Linlithgow road about ½ a mile N. [North] of Torphichen village. -
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WESTER WOODSIDE |
Wester Woodside
Wester Woodside
W.[West] Woodside
Wester Woodside |
Mr. John Learmonth
Tenant
Mr. G. Cuthill
Craigend
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Valu. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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A good farm stead and in very good repair, the dwelling is two storeys high & Slated and has a large garden on the S. [South]. there is a thrashing machine attached to the outbuildings. - It stands on a rising ground E. [East] of the Bathgate & Linlithgow road, and S.W. [South West] of Easter Woodside - It is the property of W. Forbes Esqr. Lochcote and 19 Athol Crescent Edinburgh
Situation : About 1 mile W.S.W. [West South West] of Lochcote |
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EASTER WOODSIDE |
Easter Woodside
Easter Woodside
E.[East] Woodside |
Mr. A. Taylor
Tenant
Mr. J. Learmonth
Wester Woodside
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A small farmstead standing about midway between Wester Woodside and Craigend. - The dwelling house is modern, one storey high and slated and in very good repair - The outbuilding are small with a thrashing machine attached - they are old and in very bad Repair - There is a Vegetable garden adjoining the dwelling - The property of W. Forbes Esqr. -
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CRAIGEND |
Craigend
Craigend
Craigend |
Mr. G. Cuthill
Resident
Mr. John Learmonth
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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A very fine steading of modern erection Situated about ½ a mile S.W. [South West] of Lochcote, The dwelling house is a neat stone edifice, one storey high and slated - there is a small garden to it - The farm buildings are large and commodious with a thrashing machine on the N. [North] side (uncovered) the whole is in excellent repair and is the property of W. Forbes Esqr. Lochcote -
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GORMYRE |
Gormyre
Gormyre
Gormyre
Gormyre |
Alexander Simpson Esq Gormyre
Thomas Dobbie Farmer Gormyre
Forrest's Co [County] map
Valu. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] |
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[Situation] About ⅝ mile South of Lochcote
A small hamlet composed of two small farm steadings and some cottages; all in good repair. There are gardens, and arable land attached to each dwelling. The property of the following: John Miller Esq. Alexander Simpson Esq and Mr James Philips. The two latter reside on their property, the former has his let to Thomas Dobbie. |
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KIPPS HILL |
Kipps Hill |
Revd [Reverend] I Duns
Mr James Young Balvormil
Robert Meikle Kipps |
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[situation] About ½ E by S [East by South] of Lochcote
A very rugged Hill which terminates in several pointed Conical tops, with its surface nearly Covered with Furze, Rocks, and Rough Pasture. It is Situated on the Farm of Kipps & at the West side of the Farmhouse. There is a Mineral spring a short distance from its Western base which is said to be impregnated with Vitriol: this spring has no local name. |
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REFUGE STONE |
Refuge Stone
Refuge Stone
Refuge Stone |
Revd. [Reverend] I Duns
F. [Free] Church Minister
Torphichen
George Cuthell
Robert Meikle
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[Situation] 49 chains SSE [South South East] of Lochcote
This is one of the Refuge Stones marking out the Sanctuary of Torphichen where persons accused of offences not "Capital" sought Refuge by seeking the protection of the Church. It is situated in a Field on the Cathlaw Estate, and is a Standing Stone about four feet high, 2½ feet broad, and 1½ feet thick. On the northside can be traced the Outline of a St John's or Maltese Cross, which is now almost obliterated, and can only be seen at a distance of some yards from the stone. It was pointed out to me by the Revd. [Reverend] I. Duns, Torphichen. |
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Sheet 5 No. 10 Trace 5
Parish of Torphichen |
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"As to the particular description of the parish I begin with the eastmost house of it the Kipps which in the old language signifies hills. The house stands upon the rising of the hill and in the midst of planting and gardens it is Sheltered from the north winds by the Hill of Coclereuf and is open towards the south. There are several vallies with springs and rivulets running through them between the Hills which afford a constant verdure there for the hills are often moistened with the vapours which descend from the coast and the other low grounds about it which settle on the tops of the hills and drop down on them when there is no rain in the neighbourhood etc. etc. - Sibbald History of Linlithgowshire, page 22
"Bedlormie has also been a place of considerable antiquity and some Strength. Its general structure resembles that of the border peels consisting of a single square tower the under storey of which is constructed with a vault or stone arch nearly fireproof for greater security against sudden and desperate assault. Such is also this Structure of Kipps on a smaller scale." - New Stat. [Statistical] Acat. [Account] of Linlithgowshire p. 51 |
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HADDIES WALLS |
Haddies Walls
Haddies Walls
Haddies Walls |
Mr James Young
R. Meikle Kipps
Forrests' Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the extreme east portion of Torphichen Ph. [Parish]
A Row of Cottages mostly in Ruins, they were formerly a Small Farmsteading, - but are now on the Cathlaw Farm. The property of Colonel Hamilton. |
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KIPPS |
Kipps
Kipps
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Revd. [Reverend] A. Bell DD [Doctor of Divinity]
Mr James Young
Mr R. Meikle
Forrest's Co [County] map |
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[Situation] In the extreme east portion of Torphichen Ph. [Parish]
A Farmhouse with offices and a Farm attached; in good repair. It is the Property of and Occupied by L. [Lieutenant] Colonel D. Pringle of Carriber: the House is occupied by R. Meikle - Foreman on the Farm. Kipps appears to be of great antiquity: but the date of its erection is not preserved. It is three storeys high - which are ascended by a Circular stairs of Stone. The Basement Storey is Vaulted or arched; and the walls of the House are from 6 to 8 feet thick. - |
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Parish of Torphichen
Sheet 5 No. 11 -- Trace 1 & 2 |
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KIPPS HILL |
Kipps Hill |
See Name Sheets for Sheet 5 No. 10 |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the ph.[parish] of Torphichen
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COCKLERUE |
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Revd [Reverend] A. Bell DD [Doctor of Divinity] Linlithgow |
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[situation] In the NE [North East] portion of Torphichen Ph [Parish]
For description etc see Sheet 5 No. 7 Ph [Parish] of Linlithgow |
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Parish of Torphichen
Sheet 5 No. 11-- Trace 1
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R D Kerr Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 8 Feb 1856
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Co. [County] Linlithgow
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Parish of Torphichen |
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