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PARISH OF LIFF AND BENVIE.
SHEET 49 No. 10.11.14.15 & 16
SHEET 53 No. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8
SHEET 54 No. 1.5 & 9
Forfar
Liff and Benvie
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Liff and Benvie -- 3
Airdlaw Ponds -- 15
Airdlaw Cottages -- 37
Backmuir of Liff -- 7
Blairfield -- 11
Backmuir Wood -- 12
Birkhill Fues -- 13
Browhead Wood -- 14
Browhead Cottage -- 14
Black Wood -- 16
Blacklaw Burn -- 17
Balruddery -- 17
Balruddery Den -- 21
Balruddery Burn -- 21
Balruddery House -- 21
Butters Loan -- 39
Blairhall -- 45
Benvie -- 45
Benvie Church (Remains of) -- 47
Balgarthno -- 50
Bullion -- 50
Bullionfield Paper Works -- 55
Church -- 20
Caledonian Railway (Dundee and Newtyle Section) -- 52
Camperdown House -- 29
Caves, or Subterraneous Buildings Discovered Here -- 31
Camperdown Mill (Sawing) -- 37
Camperdown Quarry -- 38
Camperdown Home Farm -- 39
Clement Park -- 40
Chalybeate Spring -- 46
Dighty Water -- 6
Dighty Burn -- 11
Dryburgh Check T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 38
Dryburgh -- 38
Denhead -- 49
Den Mill (Cleansing Rags) -- 49
Druidical Temple (Remains of) -- 51
East Lodge -- 39
Fivemile House -- 7
Free Church -- 8
Fowlis Den -- 23
Fowlis Burn -- 24
Foggyley -- 40
Flocklones -- 45
Firth of Tay -- 58
Gallow Hill -- 15
Gelly Burn -- 16
Grey Den -- 23
Gray House -- 34
Gourdie -- 35
Gowriehill -- 55
Harefield House -- 40
Invergowrie Burn -- 56
Invergowrie Mill (Flour) -- 57
Invergowrie Loan -- 57
Kirkton of Liff -- 19
King's Cross -- 60
King's Cross Cottage -- 60
Liff Station -- 50
Loch of Liff -- 6
Lochee -- 38
Ladyfield -- 17 |
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INDEX Continued
Names of Objects -- Page
Liff Road -- 38
Lochee Burn -- 52
Liff -- 19
Liff Burn -- 23
Muirhead -- 8
Manse -- 9
Manse -- 20
Mains of Gray -- 34
Mill Farm -- 57
North Mains of Liff -- 5
New Mill of Gray (Corn) -- 49
Post Office -- 9
Pyotdykes -- 11
Pyotdykes Quarry -- 13
Pitalpin Street -- 39
Paddock Stone -- 55
School (Free Church) -- 7
School -- 9
Stoneyrooves -- 12
Site of Hurly Hawkin Supposed Palace of Alexander I. (12th. Century) -- 25
Stoneygroves -- 33
School -- 33
Site of Pitalpin Village -- 37
Stewart's Loan -- 39
Site of Battle Supposed Between the Picts and the Scots 9th. Century -- 41
Stone Coffin or Kistvaen (Found Here) -- 53
Westmarch -- 5
Woodside -- 13
Whitelawston -- 33
West Green -- 35
South Road -- 61 |
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LIFF AND BENVIE |
Liff and Benvie
Liff and Benvie
Liff
Liff and Benvie
Liff and Benvie
Liff and Benvie
Liff and Benvie |
Sheriff's List of meresmen
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Oliver and Boyd's Almanack
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] 1856-7 |
049; 053; 054 |
[Situation] In the south end of Forfarshire
An united parish in the south-west extremity of Forfarshire and south-east of Perthshire, bounded on the north by Auchterhouse on the north-east by Strathmartin and Mains on the east by Dundee on the south by the Frith of Tay and on the south-west and west by Perthshire. It is about 3¾ miles by 1¾ stretching north and south. The surface rises in general from the Tay and forms on the west a fertile tract adjoining the Carse of Gowrie. The soil in the southern division is either clay or a black coloured loam and towards the north it is in general light and sandy and rests occasionally on rock or mortar. The eastern division approaching within 1½ mile of the burgh of Dundee, the lands of it pay high rents and enjoy every appliance of improvement. Freestone abounds in the parish. The parish is in the presbytery of Dundee and Synod of Angus and Mearns Patron Earl Gray Liff and Benvie were united in 1758. There are no detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of other parishes within Liff & Benvie. - A small portion of the parish on the southern side belongs to Perthshire but is not detached. |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie |
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WESTMARCH |
Westmarch
Westmarch |
James Osler Farmer.
John Buchanan Farmer. |
049 |
[Situation] In the N.W. [North West] corner of the parish
A small farm house with outhouses attached, occupied by John Buchanan.
The property of Lord Gray. |
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NORTH MAINS OF LIFF |
North Mains of Liff |
James Osler. Farmer.
John Buchanan. Farmer.
Thomas Watson. Farmer. |
049 |
[Situation] In the N.W. [North West] corner of the parish
A small farm house with offices attached, occupied by Thomas Watson.
The property of Mr. Nicol. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No. 14 Trace 3 |
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LOCH OF LIFF |
Loch of Liff
Loch of Liff
Loch of Liff
Loch of Liff
Loch of Liff |
James Osler Farmer.
Rent receipt.
John Buchanan.
Valuation Roll 1858
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] In the west side of the parish
An extensive farm house with suitable offices attached occupied by James Osler.
The property of Lord Gray. |
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DIGHTY WATER |
Dighty Water |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No. 14 Trace 6 |
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BACKMUIR OF LIFF |
Backmuir of Liff
Backmuir of Liff
Backmuir of Liff |
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
David Miller Farmer
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the north side of the parish
This name applies to a number of houses having pendicles of land attached.
The property of Lord Gray. |
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SCHOOL (Free Church) [Muirhead] |
Free Church School
Free Church School |
Rev. [Reverend] W. R Moncur.
George Jack. Schoolmaster |
049 |
[Situation] In the village of Muirhead
This school was erected partly by the congregation and partly by a grant from Government, the number of pupils attending are 72, who are taught the common rudiments. |
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FIVEMILE HOUSE |
Fivemile House
Fivemile House |
George Jack Schoolmaster
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage |
049 |
[Situation] In the village of Muirhead
A small public-house on the Dundee & Coupar turnpike road, occupied by Mrs. C. Tyrell.
The property of James Tyrell. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49. No. 15 Trace 1 |
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FREE CHURCH [Muirhead] |
Free Church
Free Church |
Rev [Reverend] W.R. Moncur.
George Jack, Schoolmaster. |
049 |
[Situation] In the village of Muirhead
Situated on the south of the Coupar road, it was built in the year 1843, The number of attendants 250 and communicants 170.
The Rev [Reverend] William Moncur being the present minister |
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MUIRHEAD |
Muirhead
Muirhead |
Rev. [Reverend] W. R. Moncur.
George Jack, Schoolmaster,
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
Valuation Roll. 1858 |
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[Situation] In the north end of the parish
A small village at the junction of the Meigle, Coupar and Dundee roads, the inhabitants are principally Weavers. The property of Lord Gray. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No. 15 Trace 1 |
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SCHOOL [Muirhead] |
School (Subscription) |
Mr. Dickson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
Mr. Wilson. Charleston
A. Yule. Liff |
049 |
[Situation] In the village of Muirhead
A small school built by subscription attended by about 50 scholars to whom are taught the usual branches of an English education. Mr. John Robertson, Schoolmaster. |
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POST OFFICE [Muirhead] |
Post Office |
Mr. Dickson, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
Mr. Wilson, Charleston
A. Yule. Liff |
049 |
[Situation] In the village of Muirhead
A small P. [Post] office or receiving house in connection with the General P. [Post] office at Dundee. |
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MANSE (Free Church) [Muirhead] |
Manse (Free Church) |
Mr. Dickson, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
Mr. Taylor. Birkhill Feus
A. Yule. Liff |
049 |
[Situation] At the south side of the Free Church village of Muirhead
A neat building erected a few years ago, and the residence of the Free Ch. [Church] Minister, the Revd. [Reverend] William Moncur. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49.15 trace 1
Manse [note]
Manse only to be written on Plan as it is situated
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PYOTDYKES |
Pyotdykes
Pyotdykes
Pyotdykes
Pyotdykes
Pyatdikes |
Thomas Taylor
Browhead Cottage
David Nicol, Farmer.
Valuation Roll 1858
Johnston's Co. [County] map. |
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[Situation] In the north end of the parish
A small farm house with outhouses attached occupied by David Nicol.
The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqr. of Invergowrie |
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BLAIRFIELD |
Blairfield
Blairfield
Blairfield |
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
David Nicol, Farmer.
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the north end of the parish
This name applies to two small houses having pendicles of land attached.
The property of the Earl of Camperdown. |
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DIGHTY BURN |
Dighty Burn |
Thomas Taylor
David Nicol |
049 |
A small stream rising in the parish of Auchterhouse and flowing in an easterly direction until it joins the Dighty Water. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49. No. 15 Trace 2 |
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BACKMUIR WOOD |
Backmuir Wood
Backmuir Wood |
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
David Nicol Farmer |
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[Situation] On the SW. [South West] side of the village of Muirhead
A large wood south of the village of Muirhead.
The property of Lord Gray. |
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STONEYROOVES |
Stoneyrooves
Stoneyrooves
Stoneyrooves
Stoneyroove |
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
George Jack Schoolmaster.
Valuation Roll 1858
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the north end of the parish and about ½ mile south of the village of Muirhead
A few houses South east of Backmuir Wood - the inhabitants are principally weavers - The property of Lord Gray |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49. No. 15 Trace 4 |
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PYOTDYKES QUARRY |
Pyotdykes Quarry
Pyotdykes Quarry
Pyotdykes Quarry
Pyotdykes Quarry |
Thomas Taylor Browhead Cottage
Peter Henderson Woodside.
David Nicol Pyotdykes.
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] A few Chains east of the village of Muirhead
This Quarry is situated east of Muirhead, and is rented by the Harbour Trustees of Dundee at the present time.
The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqr. of Invergourie |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Thomas Taylor
Peter Henderson
James Dickson Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] About midway between Muirhead and Birkhill Feus.
A small house with a pendicle of land attached.
The property of Alexander Clayhills. |
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BIRKHILL FEUS |
Birkhill Feus
Birkhill Feus
Birkhill Feus
Birkhill Feus |
Thomas Taylor.
Peter Henderson.
David Nicol.
Valuation Roll. 1858 |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the parish
This name applies to a number of houses on the north side of the Dundee and Coupar road. They are Feud from J. Wedderburn Esqr. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49. No. 15 Trace 5 |
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BROWHEAD WOOD |
Browhead Wood
Browhead Wood
Browhead Wood
Brewhead Wood |
Thomas Taylor Forester Browhead Cottage.
David Nicol Farmer.
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] Adjoining the east side of the village of Birkhill Feus
An extensive wood north of the Dundee and Coupar road.
The property of the Earl of Camperdown |
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BROWHEAD COTTAGE |
Browhead Cottage
Browhead Cottage
Browhead Cottage
Brewhead Cottage |
Thomas Taylor.
David Nicol.
James Dickson. Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] Near the east end of the village of Birkhill
A small cottage, occupied by Thomas Taylor forester to the Earl of Camperdown to whom it belongs |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No. 15 Trace 6 |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill |
Thomas Taylor, Forester, Browhead Cottage
William Miller, Gamekeeper
David Miller, Farmer, Backmuir of Liff |
049 |
[Situation] In the NE [North East] end of the parish
An eminence covered with wood, situated north of the Airdlaw ponds.
The property of the Earl of Camperdown, |
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AIRDLAW PONDS |
Airdlaw Ponds
Airdlaw Ponds |
Thomas Taylor, Forester Browhead Cottage
William Miller Gamekeeper. |
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[Situation] In the NE. [North East] end of the parish
A number of artificial ponds, north of Airdlaw Cottages, and on the estate of Camperdown. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No 16 Trace 4 |
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BLACK WOOD |
Black Wood
Black Wood |
Thomas Taylor Forester Browhead Cottage
William Miller Gamekeeper |
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[Situation] In the NE [North East] end of the parish
A large wood East of the Gallow Hill.
The property of the Earl of Camperdown. |
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GELLY BURN |
Gelly Burn
Gelly Burn |
Mr. Morris, Schoolmaster
Sir John Ogilvy Bart. [Baronet] |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 49 No 16 Trace 5 |
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BALRUDDERY |
Balruddery
Balruddery
Balruddery
Balruddery |
Mr. Millar Occupier
David Niven Blacksmith, Ladyfield
Mr. Smith, Flocklones
Valuation Roll. 1858 |
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[Situation] In the west corner of the parish.
An extensive Farm Steading consisting of an elegant and substantial dwelling house, and commodious outhouses, the property of Mr. Edwards, of Balruddery House. |
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LADYFIELD |
Ladyfield
Ladyfield
Ladyfield |
David Niven, Smith, Occupier
David Crawford Occupier
Mr. Millar, Balruddery. |
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[Situation] In the west corner of the parish
Two small cottages, with a Blacksmith's and Joiner's shop, near the western extremity of the parish, the property of Mr. Edwards Balruddery House. |
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BLACKLAW BURN |
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Sheet 53 Plan 1 Traces 3 & 6 -- Parish of Liff and Benvie, |
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LIFF |
Liff
Liff
Liff |
James Dickson, Schoolmaster
Revd. [Reverend] Lauchlin McLean
Andrew Yule, Gardener |
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[Situation] In the west side of the parish
A small village, situated west of the parish of that name, the houses are principally one storey high and occupied by weavers, and farm laborers. |
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KIRKTON OF LIFF |
Kirkton of Liff
Kirkton of Liff
Kirkton of Liff
Kirkton of Liff |
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Andrew Yule Gardner
John Birrell Farmer.
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the west side of the parish
A farm house two storey high, with offices attached, all in good repair, occupied by John Birrell.
The property of Mrs. Watson. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 2 Trace 3 |
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CHURCH |
Church (Parish) |
Rev. [Reverend] Lauchlin McLean
James Dickson Schoolmaster |
053 |
[Situation] In the village of Kirkton of Liff
A handsome building with a square tower (at the east end) supporting a spire which is seen at considerable distance, it was built in the year 1839, and open for service in the autumn of 1840, the number of attendants are 600, and communicants 450. The present minister being the Rev. [Reverend] Lauchlin McLean. |
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MANSE [parish, Kirkton of Liff] |
Manse (Ph. [Parish]) |
Mr. Dickson, Schoolmaster
Revd. [Reverend] Lauchlin McLean
Mr. Wilson, Charleston |
053 |
[Situation] In the village of Kirkton of Liff
A neat substantial building the residence of the Ph. [Parish] Minister the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McLean, to which is attached 6 acres of Glebe land |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 2 Trace 3 |
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BALRUDDERY DEN |
Balruddery Den
Balruddery Den |
Mr. Smith Flocklones
Mr. Millar Balruddery |
053 |
[Situation] In the west end of the parish
This name applies to a wooded den on the North East side of Balruddery House through the Centre of which runs a small Stream, a tributary of the Fowlis Burn. |
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BALRUDDERY HOUSE |
Balruddery House
Balruddery House
Balruddery House
Balruddery House |
Mr. Edward Proprietor
Mr. Smith, Flocklones
Mr. Dickson Ph. [Parish] School
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the west end of the parish
A large and commodious dwellinghouse with suitable offices attached and Surrounded by a Partially well wooded portion of land, the Property and Residence of Mr. Edward Manufacturer, Dundee |
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BALRUDDERY BURN |
Balruddery Burn |
D. Edward Esqre Proprietor of Balruddery House |
053 |
This name is applied to a small Burn rising about ½ mile East of Balruddery Farm House, running in South Easterly direction through Balruddery Den forming for a considerable distance the Boundary between Lundie & Fowlis and Liff & Benvie, and joins the Fowlis Burn near the village of Benvie |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 2 Trace 4 |
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GRAY DEN |
Gray Den |
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Andrew Yule Gardner
Mr. Bains. Liff |
053 |
[Situation] In the west end of the parish
A wooded hollow through which runs Liff Burn, it is on the property of Lord Gray. |
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LIFF BURN |
Liff Burn |
James Dickson.
Andrew Yule.
Mr. Bains, Liff. |
053 |
[Situation] In the western side of the parish
A small stream which issues at about 10 Chains from the North part of the village of Liff and runs in a southerly direction until it joins the Fowlis Burn. |
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FOWLIS DEN |
Fowlis Den |
James Dickson.
Andrew Yule
Mr. Bains. Liff. |
053 |
[Situation] In the western side of the parish
A wooded hollow on the West of the parish, through which runs Fowlis Burn, it is on the estate of Gray. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 2 Trace 6 |
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FOWLIS BURN |
Fowlis Burn |
James Dickson, Schoolmaster
Andrew Yule. Gardner
Mr. Bains. Liff |
053 |
[Situation] In the west side of the parish.
This burn rises in the parish of Fowlis and runs in southerly direction through a part of Liff and Benvie, until it joins Invergowrie Burn. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie Sheet 53 No 2 Trace 6 |
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Site of HURLY HAWKIN, Supposed PALACE OF ALEXANDER I (12th Century) [Hurly Hawkin] |
Hurly Hawkin Castle (site of)
Hurly Hawkin
Hurley Hawkin
Hurly Haukin |
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Mr. Bain. Liff
Forfarshire illustrated.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Acount] of Co. [County] Forfar
Rambles in Forfarshire in 1850. P. [Page] 147
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 13. p. [page] 116 |
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[Situation] In the west side of the parish.
Immediately on the west side of the Churchyard, but seperated from it by a narrow deep den, the foundations of an old castle or palace are situated, which is know by the singular and unaccountable name of Hurley Hawkin. The site is a small circular mount, formed of the rubbish of the ruins, with here and there a large stone jutting its grey head through the green sward. It is about thirty-one yards in diameter, a hundred and fifteen in circumference, and not exceeding forty from the Churchyard wall. It is said to have been erected, or at least occupied by Alexander 1st. At one time, says our historian, while residing here, a conspiracy was formed against him, which was discovered at the moment it was to be put in execution; and by the prompt interference of Carron, his chamberlain
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Ancestor of the Scrymseoures of Dudhope, constables of Dundee, the King was enabled to effect his escape to Invergowrie, where on finding a boat, he instantly embarked, and, crossing the Tay to Fife, passed to the south In gratitude for this signal deliverance, his majesty granted to his recently erected Abbey of Scone the lands of Liff and Invergowrie with their respective Churches which were gifts made to him at his baptism, according to the fashion of the times, by his godfather, the Lord of Gowrie.
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"Hurly Hawkin - The site of a Castle said to have been built by Alexander I. King of Scotland and known by the name of Hurly Hawkin may be easily traced in an enclosure opposite the churchyard of Liff to the west. It is a projecting point or tongue of land. The apex or point and two of the sides are surrounded by a deep ravine. There is no access but from the north on which side there might have been a ditch or fosse though all traces of it and even of any building on the spot are almost obliterated. The following particulars are stated in the former Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] as connected with the above mentioned fact: "Alexander according to the custom of those days having a donation made him at his Baptism by the Earl of Gowrie his god father of the lands of Liff and Invergowrie no sooner succeeded to the throne than he began to erect this palace as Fordun calls it. He was not however long permitted to remain in it without being disturbed. Some of his followers or attendants from Mearns having joined in a conspiracy to seize on his person the plot was discovered in the moment when they were endeavouring to force the doors of the palace in the night; and the King assisted by his chamberlain, Alexander Carron the son of that Carron whom Malcolm III. had distinguished by the surname of Scrimgeour and preferred to the office of carrying the royal standard happily effected his escape. Embarking then at Invergowrie he directed his course to the southern parts of the Kingdom where he raised a great force in order to repel and punish this insurrection. But before proceeding in his expedition he founded as a tribute of gratitude to God for the late deliverance and protection he had experienced, the Church of the Monastery of Scoon and made over to that Church, in dotem et Glebam, the lands of Liff and Invergowrie formerly assigned to him as a present by the Earl of Gowrie" vide Fordoun's Scot. Chron [Scottish Chronicle], Also Buchan."
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CAMPERDOWN HOUSE |
Camperdown House
Camperdown House
Camperdown House
Camperdown House |
James Dickson, Schoolmaster.
Mr Thomas Taylor, Forrester
Valuation Roll 1858
James Dickson Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the central portion of the parish
A modern mansion built in the year 1828, having spacious offices within a short distance of the house; so named from Admiral Lord Duncan's victory at the battle of Camperdown in the year 1797.
Now occupied by the proprietor the present Earl of Camperdown.
Nearly adjoining the outoffices of Camperdown House and at the distance of 10 chains west of the House is a small Shed in which is preserved the figure head of the Dutch Admiral's Ship which was taken at the Battle of Camperdown It consists of a collosal wooden figure of a Lion rampant and is kept as a trophy of the victory. |
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CAVES or Subterraneous Buildings Discovered Here [Camperdown House] |
Caves or Subterraneous Buildings Discovered Here |
New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account]
Mr. Taylor, Sub Factor Camperdown
Forfarshire Illustrated |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains E by S [East by South] of Camperdown House
Two or three caves or subterraneous buildings were discovered many years ago, within the space encircled on trace near to Camperdown House, Containing Some mould, human bones, a few hand mills or querns, and small pieces of silver intended either for ornaments or money. There is no written record respecting the pieces of silver, and I got the information from an old person living in the locality, who heard it from others now dead. The caves were immediately closed up after having been inspected. The discovery was made about 80 or 90 yrs. [years] ago, and at the present time very little information can be gleaned on the ground, respecting the shape, dimensions or content of these Caves. A hand mill is preserved at Camperdown Ho. [House], taken from one of the caves.
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In the former Account of this parish a full and interesting description is given of a subterraneous building discovered it is said a few years before, near Lundie House (now Camperdown.) The following is the account given of it, somewhat abridged.
The discovery was made in consequence of the frequent interruptions experienced in ploughing the field. Upon a search being made flat stones were found of a surprising breadth which were employed to cover certain artificial recesses which then appeared. One was larger than the rest being 6 feet in breadth 12 in length and 5 in height. The walls and floor were of stone. This communicated with other small apartments by a passage about 2 or 2½ feet wide. The building stood on the shelving side of a rock. On the compartments being first opened all of them were filled with a rich black mould on removing which the remains of some burnt matter were found and fragments of bones but so small as rendered it impossible to ascertain whether they belonged to the human body or not. There were likewise found some querns or hand-mills about 14 Inches diameter much worn supposed to have been used in grinding Corn. In the centre of some of these querns a small bit of iron was fastened showing the handle to have been of that metal. Before this building was closed we are told it was minutely inspected by the Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 581 |
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STONEYGROVES |
Stoneyrooves
Stoneygroves
Stoneyrooves
Stoneyrooves
Stoneygroves |
William Lawson occupier
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Rent Receipt 1815 & 1843
Valuation Roll 1858
Baxter Gray Esq. Springbank Broughty Ferry, Forfar N.B. [North Britain] |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish
A farmhouse with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by William Lawson and property of Alexander Clayhills Esqre. |
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SCHOOL [nr Whitelawston] |
School (Parish)
School (Parish) |
Mr. James Dickson Schoolmaster
William Lawson Stoneyrooves |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish
This is the parish school of Liff Benvie where children of both sexes are taught the usual branches of an English education. The master receives the maximum salary together with school fees from the Pupils. |
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WHITELAWSTON |
Whitelawstone
Whitelawstone
Whitelawston
Whitelawston
Whitelawston
Whitelawston |
William Young occupier
James Dickson Ph. [Parish] School
Valuation Roll 1858
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Lease /53
Rent Receipt /57 |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish.
A farmhouse with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by William Young and property of Alexander Clayhills Esqre. |
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MAINS OF GRAY |
Mains of Gray
Mains of Gray
Mains of Gray
Mains of Gray |
Mr. James Smith Occupier
William Lawson Stoneyrooves
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish
A farmhouse two storey high with extensive offices and farm attached occupied by James Smith and property of Lord Gray. |
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GRAY HOUSE |
Gray House
Gray House
Gray House
Gray House |
Mr. James Smith, Mains of Gray
William Lawson, Stoneyrooves
James Dickson, Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll. 1858 |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish
A large and extensive mansion situated about a quarter of a mile South East of the Village of Liff, it consist of a main body, with a wing and tower at each end. It is said to have been built about the middle of the last Century. The house is surrounded by a small portion of ornamental and wooded ground, is at present occupied by Major Jefford. and is the property of Lord Gray. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 3 Trace 4
Gray House [note]
The House of Gray is an imposing and venerable structure
It is of the manor style of architecture with turrets was
built in 1716 is quite entire and in good repair. It stands
in a fine park of 200 acres interspersed with old trees.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 577 |
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WEST GREEN |
West Green |
John Hutchinson occupier
William Young Whitelawstone
Valuation Roll 1858
James Dickston Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish
A farmhouse with suitable offices and farm attached occupied by John Hutchinson and property of Alexander Clayhills Esqre. |
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GOURDIE |
Gourdie |
William Sime Occupier
William Lawson Stoneyrooves
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] Near the central portion of the parish
A farmhouse two storeys high having extensive offices and farm attached occupied by William Sime and property of the Earl of Camperdown |
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CAMPERDOWN MILL (Sawing) |
Camperdown Saw Mill |
Thomas Taylor Forrester
Mr. Easson Gardner Camperdown
James Dickson Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A house North of Camperdown House in which are erected two Circular Saws propelled by steam power and are used for the sawing of timber. |
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AIRDLAW COTTAGES |
Airdlaw Cottages
Airdlaw Cottages
Airdlaw Cottages |
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Forrester
Mr. Easson, Gardner
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
Two small cottages with vegetable garden attached occupied by Gamekeepers and property of the Earl of Camperdown. |
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Site of PITALPIN VILLAGE |
Site of Pitalpin Village |
Mr. Taylor, Sub Factor Camperdown
David Talbert, Camperdown Sawmill
Mr. Dickson, Ph. [Parish Schoolmaster] |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
The village stood on the turnpike road, some distance west from the principal entrance to Camperdown House. The site is well known by some of the old people on the estate, one of whom, David Talbert, pointed it out to me. |
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DRYBURGH CHECK T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Dryburgh Check Bar
Dryburgh Check Bar
Dryburgh Check Bar |
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Forrester
Mr. Easson, Gardner, Camperdown
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A small Toll Bar at the East entrance to Camperdown House. The property of the Road Trustees |
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DRYBURGH |
Dryburgh
Dryburgh
Dryburgh
Dryburgh |
Mr. Thomas Taylor Forrester
Mr. Easson Gardner Camperdown
Mrs. Bell, Occupier
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A farm house two storeys high having extensive offices and farm attached. Occupied by Mrs. Bell and property of the Earl of Camperdown. |
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CAMPERDOWN QUARRY |
Camperdown Quarry
Camperdown Quarry
Camperdown Quarry |
Thomas Taylor Forrester
Mr. Halliburton, Camperdown Quarry
Mr. Eason Gardner Camperdown |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish adjoining Lochee
A large whinstone quarry on the North side of the Liff Road, Lochee, worked by Mr. Halliburton and property of the Earl of Camperdown. |
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Liff Road |
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LOCHEE |
Lochee (village) |
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Gray Street |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 4 Traces 5
Dryburgh [note]
Copied into 1/500 Name
Book of the Town of
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BUTTERS LOAN |
Butters Loan |
Name on corner
Mr. Easson, Gardner
William Halliburton, Camperdown Quarry |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A small narrow lane extending for a short distance southwards from the Liff Road. |
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PITALPIN STREET [Lochee] |
Pitalpin Street |
Name on Corner
Mr. Easson Gardner
William Halliburton |
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[Situation] In the northern end of Lochee
A street or lane extending from the Liff Road Southwards to Pitalpin Mill. |
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STEWART'S LANE [Lochee] |
Stewart's Lane |
Name on Corner
William Halliburton, Camperdown Quarry
Mr. Easson Gardner, Camperdown |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A narrow lane extending southwards for a short distance from the Liff Road. |
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EAST LODGE [Camperdown House] |
East Lodge |
Mr. Dickson. Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
A. Yule. Liff
Mr. Taylor. Birkhill feus |
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[Situation] At the west side of Dryburgh Check T.P. [Turn Pike]
A small building erected at the East entrance to Camperdown House. |
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CLEMENT PARK |
Clement Park |
Mr. Cox Proprietor & occupier
Mr. Alexander Reid, Harefield House
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish
A neat, & substantially built house, two storeys high, having suitable offices and a few acres of land attached the property and residence of Mr. Cox Manufacturer, Lochee. |
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HAREFIELD HOUSE |
Harefield House |
Mr. Alexander Reid, Proprietor
Mr. George Barrie West Mains
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish.
A house one storey high having Market Gardens attached the property and residence of Mr. Alexander Reid |
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Site of BATTLE Supposed Between the Picts and the Scots (9th century) [Pitalpin] |
Site of Battle (A.D. 831)
Site of Battle (A.D. 831)
Site of Battle (A.D. 831) |
Sir John Ogilvie Bart. [Baronet]
Mr Taylor, forester
Mr Easson, Gardner |
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[Situation] In the eastern portion of the parish.
This Battle was fought in the year 831 between the Scots & Picts, and ended in favour of the latter, who, previous to the battle, were encamped, it is supposed to the west of Pitalpin: while the Scots occupied the Castle on the Law. The two armies met between the stone called King's Cross (on which the standard of the Scots was placed) and Pitalpin (the site of the Village of Pitalpin or Pitalpy is now a plantation by the side of the Trust road) which ground appears well adapted for a battle, as it is a gradual slope from each place to the centre, and a much more probable place for it than that part between King's Cross & the Law.
As the Scots gave way they were driven towards the Law so that the battle was finished near that place (which will account for the number of coffins, Bones, &c found there) but the brunt of the battle was farther west as stated above.
The following extracts from "Forfarshire Illustrated" will perhaps throw some light on the affair.
Mr. Taylor Forester to Lord Camperdown gave the above information.
"The Lands of Pitalpy have their name from having been the place, according to ancient chronicle & tradition, where Alpin, King of Scotland was beheaded in the 9th Century, & his decapitated
body interred. The unfortunate Monarch was defeated in Battle, taken prisoner, and so treated by the victorious Picts. The spot is a thickly planted grove, close to the public road from Dundee to Cupar, about a"
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Note - It will be seen by the extracts annexed that there is
more real documental evidence to shew that Alpin King of Scots
was slain in battle in Dalmellington Ayrshire than there is to prove
that he was slain in Liff and Benvie. But as the tradition of the
locality is to the latter effect it is as well to prefix the word
"supposed" and publish what is really credited here.
I may also observe that the date of the death of King Alpin
is not precisely agreed upon by writers, therefore it is better
write 9th. Century.
"Frequent mention of Dundee in ancient chronicles is not to be
expected accordingly a mighty void occurs in its history from the
year 209 the year in which the doubtful King Donald I. died untill
834 when we find it the head-quarters of Alpin King of the Scots
whose army lay encamped in its vicinity a war having taken place
between him and the Picts."
Thomson's Hist. [History] of Dundee
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Alpin mounted the throne of Scotland or Dalrieta in
the year 831 and being by his mother grandson (to grandson) to
Hungus King of Pictland laid claim to that Kingdom, the
family of his grandfather having been all carried off by violent
deaths. After several vicissistudes of fortune the Picts chose
Brude for their King who immediately took measures to retrieve
the loss of a recent battle fought with Alpin near Forfar.
Henry Maule of Melgund in his history of the Picts thus nar-
-rates the story "Brude King of the Picts taking it highly
to heart that Alpin King of the Scots with two thousand men
should have invaded Lothian exercising all cruelty on the
inhabitants sparing sex nor age in the preceding year levies
a great army crosses the Tay at the Castle of Caledonia
(Dunkeld) and marches with all the speed he could to
the Country of Horrestia (Angus) where he encamped on the
side of a hill some thirteen or fourteen furlongs from the
town of Alectum (Dundee) where he is met by King Alpin
with twenty thousand Scots. With much blood was it foughten
for many hours together till Alpin with great force giving a
fresh charge on his enemies was unfortunately taken the Scots
no sooner seeing their King taken but they betake themselves
to the mountains so that the Picts that day remained victors
who take their prisoner King Alpin and beheaded him leav-
-ing his body behind them and carrying his head to their
City of Camelon (supposed Abernethy) where in derision they
affixed it on a pale in the middle of their city.
At the time the armies joined battle Alpin was looking
on from the Castle on the Law and observing one of his wings
begin to give way he sallied out with his attendants and the
garrison to support his troops; he arrived at the field and
gave the fresh charge which as Maule notices proved fatal to
him.
The place where Alpin was decapitated by the victorious
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Picts was and is called Pitalpy formed by a corruption
of or rather an elision of the final n in Alpin. Pitalpy
is close to the road leading from Dundee to Cupar-in-Angus
somewhat more than three miles from the former and about
[one] from the field of battle. At this place Alpins body was
buried and his [hence] its name Pit Alpin the Hole or grave
of Alpin.
Thomson's History of Dundee, p. [page] 11
The death of Alpin is said to have happened with
the Picts near Dundee where he was taken and beheaded. This
story is retold by Buchanan and by the other perverters of the
Scottish history down to Guthrie. The Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Liff Parish
wherein the battle is supposed to have been fought near
a place called Pit-alpie and in former times
Bas-alpin gives its additional testimony. The Bas-alpin
we are to understand signifies in the Irish language
the death of Alpin. Now the fact is that Elpin reigned
along with Drest over the Picts from 725 to 730 when a
Civil war raged with great violence among that people
To this warfare Drest fell a victim in 728 and after
several bloody battles in which Elpin and his party
were worsted he at last fell before the superior
force of Ungus in 730 A.D. at a place in the parish of
Liff in Forfarshire which from that circumstance has
been named Bas-alpin and Pit-alpie. See Hist. [History] of the
Picts ch. [chapter] i. p. [page] 196 It is thus apparent that Boece Bellen-
-den Buchanan and other fablers have confounded the
Pictish Elpin who fell in 730 A.D. at Bas-Elpin in For-
-farshire with the Scots-Irish Alpin who fell more than
a century afterwards at Laicht-Alpin in Ayrshire
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"mile from Lochee, and rather more than half a mile N.E. [North East] of Camperdown. At the side of a gate which opens into it, there is a rude coat of arms consisting of three piles, the points meeting in base, with the initials F.W. and the date 1601. These are the arms of Wishart, but how they came there no one can tell."
"The only battle fought in this neighbourhood, of which any account is to be met with, occurred in 831, between the Scots & Picts. An incident decided or mainly contributed to decide the day in favor of the Picts. During the conflict, Brude, King of the Picts, caused all the attendant women in his camp to put themselves in array, and as a fresh reinforcement make a show of attacking the Scots."
At the time the armies joined in battle, Alpin was looking on from the Castle on the Law, and observing one of his wings begin to give way he sallied out with the Garrison and his attendants to support it and gave the fresh charge, which proved fatal to him".
"At the east side of Lord Camperdown's fields of Dryburgh, there is a large tumulus, with a considerable sized stone upon its summit called the "King's Cross", which stone is traditionally believed to have supported the Royal standard." |
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BLAIRHALL |
Blairhall
Blairhall
Blairhall |
Mr. Smith Flocklones
David Niven Ladyfield
David Crawford Ladyfield |
053 |
[Situation] In the west point of the parish
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FLOCKLONES |
Flocklones
Flocklones
Flocklones
Flocklones
Flockloans |
Mr. Smith occupier
James Hill Esqre. Benvie
David Niven
James Dickson Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll. 1858 |
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[Situation] In the west point of the parish
A substantial dwelling house with commodious outhouses attatched the property of Mr. Edwards Balruddery House. |
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BENVIE |
Benvie
Benvie
Benvie
Benvie |
James Hill Esqre. Occupier & proprietor
John Roby Miller
Mr. Smith Flocklones
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the west point of the parish
A small Hamlet, consisting of a few dwellinghouses, Corn Mill &c. This name also applies to a large farmsteading a little to the west of the village. The property of Lord Gray. The few houses forming the village are in connection with the farm house, so that the one name applies equally to the whole |
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CHALYBEATE SPRING [Benvie] |
Mineral Well |
Mr. Dickson Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
A. Yule Liff
Mr. Wilson Charleston |
053 |
[Situation] On the north side of the village of Benvie.
A small well long neglected, considered to be mineral.
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[Notes]
The proper designation for this object is evidently
Chalybeate Spring, as a well it has not been used
for many years past
Near the village of Benvie is a Spring Strongly impreg-
-nated with iron. It was formerly in great repute as a tonic and
was applied externally in Cutaneous disorders, but is now entirely
neglected.
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BENVIE CHURCH (Remains of) |
Church (Remains of) |
Mr. James Dickson Ph. [Parish] School
James Hill Esqr. Benvie
Mr. Smith Mains of Gray |
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[Situation] In the village of Benvie
This name applies to thee remains of an old church Situated in a Small Graveyard in the Village of Benvie. It was the Parish Church of Benvie untill that Parish got annexed to Liff, since that time (about 1745) it has fallen into disuse and no part of it now remains only the Western gable. It could not be ascertained about what probable time it was erected, but it seems to have been erected previous to the Reformation as there is at present an old font at the South end of the gable which is said to have been used for the purpose of holding Holy Water |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No 6 Trace 2
[Note]
This being the parish Church of Benvie
the name as here recommended to be
written on plan is the usual mode
adopted in all similar cases |
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NEW MILL OF GRAY (Corn) |
New Mill of Gray (Corn)
New Mill of Gray (Corn)
New Mill of Gray (Corn) |
Mr. Ritchie Occupier
James Ostler Miller
Mr. Thomson Balgarthno
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] western portion of the parish
A substantial Corn Mill with granaries Kiln &c. also two dwelling houses with outhouses attatched. The property of Lord Gray. |
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DENHEAD |
Denhead
Denhead
Denhead
Denhead |
Mr. Thonson, Balgarthno
Mr. Ritchie, New Mill of Gray
David Miller Den Mill
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] western portion of the parish
A small hamlet consisting of thatched houses with gardens attatched situated about 4 miles north west of Dundee.
The property of Lord Gray |
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DEN MILL (Cleansing Rags) |
Den Mill (rags)
Den Mill (rags)
Den Mill (rags)
Den Mill (rags) |
Mr. Miller, Occupier
Mr. Ritchie, Miller
Mr. Gray, Gowriehill
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] western portion of the parish
A mill situated at the east end of the Village of Denhead, for the tearing up and cleansing of rags, to be manufactured in course cloth
The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqur. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 7 Trace 2 |
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BALGARTHNO |
Balgarthno
Balgarthno
Balgarthno
Balgarthno |
Mr. Thomson, Occupier
Mr Ritchie, Miller
Mr. Gray, Gowriehill
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] western portion of the parish
A farm steading consisting of a substantial dwelling house, with commodious outhouses attatched. The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqr. |
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BULLION |
Bullion
Bullion
Bullion
Bullion |
Mr. Robertson Occupier
Mr. Ritchie, Miller
Mr. Spalding, Vintner
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the Southern end of the parish
A substantial farm house wit[h] commodious outhouses attatched. The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqur. |
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LIFF STATION |
Liff Station |
Railway tickets and other documents |
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[Situation] In the South-Western portion of the parish.
A road side station for passengers and goods situated a short distance east of Dee [Den] Mill and the farm of Balgarthno on the Dundee and Newtyle Section of the Caledonian Railway. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 7 Traces 2 3 & 5. |
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DRUIDICAL TEMPLE (Remains of) [Den Mill] |
Remains of a Druidical Temple |
Mr Wilson Charleston
New: Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account]
Forfarshire Illustrated
Mr. Dickson, Ph. Schoolmtr. [Parish Schoolmaster] |
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[Situation] About 19 chains S E by E. [South East by East] of Den mill. This appellation applies to nine large boulders, arranged in a circle and situated on Charleston farm, near the centre of a large arable field. They are referred to in many books as being the remains of a druidical temple, and are so recognised in the neighbourhood. There is no tradition connected with them. The boulder standing due west is upright and about 6 feet high. The others, though of extensive dimensions, are nearly level with the surface of the ground, apparently having been voilently broken and thus reduced in size. The circle is very perfect and about 20 ft. [feet] in diameter. The farmer, by a clause in his lease, is not allowed to destroy or remove these stones. |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 7 trace 3 [at top of page]
[Note]
"Antiquities. - Under this head may be mentioned a temple
Called Druidical measuring in Circumference about 43 yards."
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 13 p. [page] 115
The Druidical temple mentioned in the former account of
the parish consisting of nine large rude stones is still to
be seen. The enclosed space is circular about ten feet in diameter
New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire page 579 |
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LOCHEE BURN |
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CALELDONIAN RAILWAY (DUNDEE AND NEWTYLE SECTION) |
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STONE COFFIN OR KISTVAEN (Found Here) [Balgarthno] |
Stone Coffin found here |
A Findley, Grieve, Balgarthno
Mr. Dickson Ph. Schoolmtr. [Parish Schoolmaster]
New Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] In the adjoining field NE [North East] side of Bullionfield Paper Works
The places where these Coffins were found were pointed out to me by A Findley, Grieve at Balgarthno. The one to the west, near to the Paddock stone, was turned up a great many years ago. It was of the usual rude construction and contained a little mould and no human bones: the exact spot where it was found is not now known, but it is embraced on trace within the blue circle. The other to the east, and near the centre of a large field was found a year ago. It contained also a little mould and no human bones. It was constructed of rude flags and was turned up when draining. |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 7 trace 5.
[Notes]
The above designation to be written to each
of the places mentioned in the annexed Descriptive
Rks. [Remarks] where a Stone Coffin was found.
"On the farm of Balgartno near the Tay the plough
is still frequently interrupted by Stone Coffins, as they
are termed, of very rude Construction. They abound
particularly in the vicinity of the large boulder above
noticed." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Forfarshire p. [page] 581. |
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"A short way north of the Church" (Invergowrie Ch. [Church]) "at the side of the road leading to Liff an immense block of isolated rock stands conspicuous and is known by the name of the "Paddock Stone". It is difficult to assign a cause for this mass of stone occupying such a position but tradition has given us an interesting if not a satisfactory one and has assumed it as a corroboration of the fact of the early erection of the church. It appears from the authority alluded to that the "Paddock Stane" came from the vicinity of St. Andrews by a mode of conveyance now seldom adopted. It seems that the "Evil one" as Hobby Elliot's grandmother advisedly calls the devil happened some thousand years ago to be busily engaged in thwarting the pious exertions of the early pioneers of Christianity in Scotland when hearing that Boniface was making another encroachment on his Kingdom at Invergowrie and having little time to cross the Tay he espied this pebble! while wandering along the beach beyond the mouth of the Swilcan burn and as the old gentleman was exceedingly wroth at this invasion of his possessions in a perfect frenzy he snatched it up and hurled it at the workmen engaged in the erection of Invergowrie Ch. [Church] but happily "auld hornie" proved a bad marksman or he was not aware of his own strength, as he sent it buzzing over their heads and it alighted about half a mile north of the church where it has remained ever since and it is a veritable fact the authenticity of which all the old women in the district will vouch for that every morning when the cock crows this gigantic memento of Clooty's strength and ire spins round on a pivot three times" Rambles in Forfarshire 1850, p. [page] 107
This stone has evidently been artificially erected where it now stands. It is a huge boulder somewhat of a pear-like shape standing on its smaller end. It is one, in all likelyhood, of those monuments of memorial erected in a very remote and rude age to commemorate some battle or conflict - which the human bones dug up from time to time in the soil around and in the vicinity of it would tend to suggest the idea
It is evidently one of those standing stones usually denominated Cot stones in some districts of Scotland. [Initialled] J.C. |
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BULLIONFIELD PAPER WORKS |
Bullionfield Paper Works |
Mr Gillespie Manager
Mr Robertson Bullion
Oswald Dawson Dundee
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the Southern end of The parish
A large mill for the manufacture of paper situated about 4 miles west of Dundee on the Perth Road, the property of Charles Cowan M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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PADDOCK STONE |
Paddock Stone
Paddock Stone
Paddock Stone
Paddock Stone |
Mr. Thomson Balgarthno
William Robb Invergowrie Loan
Alexander Guthrie Invergowrie Loan
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] About 20 chains north of Bullion
A large block of Whinstone about 6 feet in height standing on the side of the road from Invergowrie to Liff, Tradition says it was thrown from Fife (by his Satanic Majesty) to where it now stands - several stone coffin, Bones &c have been ploughed up near this stone at various times.
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GOWRIEHILL |
Gowriehill
Gowriehill
Gowriehill
Gowriehill |
Mr. Gray Occupier
Mr. Thomson Balgarthno
Alexander Guthrie
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the southern portion of the parish.
A small farm steading with a neat dwelling house and commodious outhouses attatched. The property of Alexander Clayhills Esqr. |
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Sheet 53 Plan 7 Traces 5 & 6 -- Parish of liff & Benvie
Paddock Stone [note]
(Supposed Memorial of Battle)
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INVERGOWRIE BURN |
Invergowrie Burn |
James Dickson, Schoolmaster
Andrew Yule, Gardner
Mr. Bain, Liff |
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[Situation] In the south side of the parish.
Formed by the junction of Fowlis Burn and a small burn coming from Lochee Called Lochee Burn; it runs through the village of Invergowrie and joins the Tay a short distance south of it. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Liff & Benvie -- Sheet 53 No. 7 Trace 5 & 6 |
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INVERGOWRIE MILL (Flour) |
Invergowrie Mill (Flour)
Invergowrie Mill (Flour)
Invergowrie Mill (Flour)
Invergowrie Mill (Flour)
Invergowrie Mill (Flour) |
Mr. Drummond of Craigie, Occupier
Mr. Rae, Auctioneer, Dundee
David Buchan Miller
James Dickson, Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the south end of the parish
An extensive Flour Mill, situated on the south side of the Perth Road about 4 miles from Dundee, the property of Mr Clayhills, Invergowrie House |
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MILL FARM |
Mill Farm
Mill Farm
Mill Farm
Mill Farm
Mill Farm |
Mr. Rae Auctioneer Occupier
Mr Drummond
Alexander Guthrie, Invergowrie Loan
James Dickson
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the south end of the parish
A substantial dwelling house, with commodious outhouses attached, the property of Mr. Clayhills, |
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INVERGOWRIE LOAN |
Invergowrie Loan
Invergowrie Loan
Invergowrie Loan
Invergowrie Loan
Invergowrie Loan |
William Robb, Weaver
Alexander Guthrie
Mr. Drummond
James Dickson
Valuation Roll 1858 |
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[Situation] In the south end of the parish
A few small cottages with pendicles of land attached situated on the North side of Perth road, about 4 miles from Dundee the property of Mr. Clayhills, Invergowrie House |
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Sheet 53 Plan 11 Traces 2 & 3 -- Parish of Liff and Benvie |
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FIRTH OF TAY |
Firth of Tay |
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KING'S CROSS |
King's Cross |
Mr. George Barrie West Mains
Mr. Alexander Reid Harefield Ho. [House]
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] At the east end of the parish
A stone of considerable size situated in a plantation at the junction of two Roads, there is a square hole in its centre in which it is said the Royal Standard of King Alpin was hoisted during the battle that took place in its immediate neighbourhood between the Picts and Scots in the Year 831 |
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KING'S CROSS COTTAGE |
King's Cross Cottage |
Mr. George Barrie W. [West] Mains
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Forester, Camperdown
James Dickson, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] At the east end of the parish.
A small Cottage adjacent to King's Cross with small vegetable garden attached, occupied by laborers and property of the Earl of Camperdown |
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Parish of Liff and Benvie -- Sheet 54 No1 Trace 1
[Entry and note for Human Skeleton Found Here crossed out, with note]
This object belongs to parish of
Mains & Strathmartine See Name Book |
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SOUTH ROAD |
South Road |
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