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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of ENCAMPMENT (Lords of the Congregation 1559) [nr Tarvit Mill] | Site of ENCAMPMENT (Lords of the Congregation 1559) Site of ENCAMPMENT (Lords of the Congregation 1559) |
Thomas Shaw Esqr. Cupar Thomas Galloway Farmer Cupar |
011 | [situation] West bank of River Eden opposite Tarvit Mill. The site of where the Lords of the Congregation are supposed to have pitched their tents, extends from Brighton Brick and Tile Work, to Russell Mains; on Cupar Muir, and on the North side of the Eden, and almost parallel to it. They commenced early on the morning of the 13th June 1559, making all necessary preparations for action; being roused by the preaching of Knox. the Lords of the Congregation and their numerous followers were determined to fight for the full liberty of their conscience, i.e. to worship as the Bible, and their conscience dictated to them. The Earl of Argylle, and Lord James Moray were the principal leaders. The forces of Mary of Guise, were encamped on the opposite side of the Eden. This site was pointed out by Thomas Shaw Esqr., Writer, and Mr. Galloway, Farmer,- both of whom have been long resident in this district. Their information concerning it is corroborated by the tradition of the County. |
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14 Parish of Cupar Plan 11C Trace 4
[Quotation]
"Along the slope of this hill, under the duke of [Chatelherault and M. D'Oyeel], lay at one time the army which was intended by Mary of Guise to crush the efforts of the reformers. On the opposite bank were stationed those who had determined to die rather than that popery should longer lord it over the conscience of men; and on this hill, where we now stand, the treaty was subscribed which, though soon broken through by the queen-regent, gave time to the reformers, and ultimately led to the establishment of the Presbyterian religion in Scotland" Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol II [Volume 2] p. 289.
Transcriber's notes
The quotation credited to Fullarton Vol II p 289 cannot be found,hence there is some doubt over the names marked.
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties, OS Name Books - Fife and Kinross county - Volume 58 - Parishes of Cupar, Ceres and Kemback, OS1/13/58
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Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties
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