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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLUNIE MAINS | Clunie Mains Clunie Mains Clunie Mains Clunie Mains |
Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson (Kinglassie) Frasers Co. [County] Map |
031 | [Situation] 1½ Miles S.E. [South East] of Kinglassie An excellent farm Stead situated on the public road from KirKcaldy to Leslie and a Short distance north of Cluniebridge, the property of Col. [Colonel] Ferguson, Raith House. |
| THE DEN BRIDGE | The Den Bridge The Den Bridge The Den Bridge |
Mr Sang Mr J. Goodall Mr A. Goodall |
031 | [Situation] 2 Miles S. [South] by E. [East] of Kinglassie A Small Stone Bridge of one Arch over a Small Burn which runs through Clunie Den. Situated on the public road a Short distance west of Gunhead, and is a Co. [County] Bridge |
| BLYTHE'S TOWER | Blythes Tower Blythes Tower Blythes Tower Blythes Folly |
Mr Sang Revd. [Reverend] J. Spears, Kinglassie Revd. [Reverend] A. Johnson, Kinglassie Mr Kilgour, Pitlochie |
031 | [Situation] About ½ Mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Kinglassie A square tower built of rough WhinStone. Situated on a considerable eminence, it was erected in the year 1812, for obtaining views of the Sea and surrounding Country. The sudden death of the proprietor (Mr Blythe) caused it to be left in an unfinished state to the present time. It is popularly termed "Blythes Folly" by the inhabitants, being considered by them an unwise undertaking. |
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Plan 31B
Kinglassie Parish
[Note] Clunie is the modern orthography of the
old celtic word Cluaine, which signifies a green pasture between
Woods, Full. [Fullartons] Gazetteer.
[Note] Den, A hollow, Jameson.
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties, OS Name Books - Fife and Kinross county - Volume 9 - Parishes of Auchterderran, Dysart and Kinglassie, OS1/13/9
This volume contains information on the place names found in the parishes of Auchterderran, Dysart, and Kinglassie.
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties
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