A vision of Britain through time
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Brunstane, a ruined large strong fortalice in Penicuik parish, Edinburghshire, on the left bank of the North Esk, 2½ miles SW of Penicuik town. It is thought to have been built about the year 1580, and is said to have been inhabited by the predecessors of the Earl of Dumfries. Brunstane colliery is 5 furlongs to the SW.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a ruined large strong fortalice" (ADL Feature Type: "historical sites") |
| Administrative units: | Penicuik ScoP Midlothian ScoCnty |
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