Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORPHICHEN HILLS | Torphichen Hills Torphichen Hills Torphichen Hills |
Revd [Reverend] J. Duns Mr. D. Thomson Mrs. Dale |
005 | [Situation] From 1/8 to about 5/8 mile East by North of the village of Torphichen This small, though prominent range of trap hills rises to a considerable height On the E. [East] of the village of Torphichen, they are of singular formation, running from S.W. [South West] to N.E. [North East] in a succession of wave like ridges, the N. [North] E [East] & South sides falling very abruptly and very steep - Mr Duns states that these wavy ridges Commence from the precipice South, Called "The Craigs" and Continue in the same direction through the County to the Firth of Forth and that a Corresponding Chain Commences On the Opposite Coast of Fifeshire - These hills have a very uneven surface, and are covered with furze & rough pasture but still affords good grazing for cattle - They are chiefly the property of Lord Torphichen |
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Ph [Parish] of Torphichen -- Sheet 5, No 14, -- T. [Trace] 2
Ordnance Survey - West Lothian county, OS Name Books - West Lothian county - Volume 55 - Parish of Torphichen, OS1/34/55
This volume contains information on place names found in the West Lothian parish of Torphichen.
Ordnance Survey - West Lothian county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of West Lothian, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.