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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROMWELL'S DYKE | 036 | |||
| EAST BULWARK | East Bulwark | Mr Walker, Mr Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Davidson | 036 | A Wooden Pier used for shipping coal - It is built over a stone pier or causeway, the latter intended for inclosing the Harbour and still partially useful for that purpose - There is an old lighthouse at the end of the pier. |
| WEST BULWARK | West Bulwark | Mr Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Davidson, Mr Walker Harbour Master | 036 | A sort of causeway of dry stone made to protect & enclose the Harbour, there is a foot road along its top leading to an island on the S. W. of the Harbour. The Authorities quoted say this was built by Cromwell according to his agreement with the Town Authorities for the surrender of the Town in the 17th century. It is also known by the name of Cromwells Dyke. |
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[Header] Plan 36D Burntisland Parish 25Transcriber's notes
Added entry for 'West Bulwark in column Orthography - or Cromwell's DykeThere is no entry for Cromwell's Dyke - It is given as an alternative name for West Bulwark
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