Excerpt from History of the County of Fife, Vol. 3: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time
I. The parish of St Andrews, occupies the central portion of the east coast of the county, lying southeast of the estuary of the Eden, and between it and the parish of Kingsbarns. It is about 8% miles in length, from its souti - east to its north-west extremity. The south-eastern part of the parish is only 2 miles in breadth from east to west; but towards the north-west, its breadth is increased to 4 miles. It is said altogether to contain an area of about 17 or 18 square miles. On the south it is bounded by the parishes of Ceres, Cameron, Denino, St Leonards, and Kingsbarns; on the east by the bay of St Andrews - a portion ofthe German ocean; on the north by the estuary of the Eden, which divides it from the parish of Leuchars; and on the West by the parishes of Leuchars and Kemback. The parish contains 21 miles 7 36 yards of turnpike roads, and six miles 472 yards of statute labour roads. Besides the city of St Andrews and its suburbs, there are three villages in the parish, Boarhills near the south-eastern boundary, Strathkinnes about 2 miles north-west of the city, and Kin caple north of S-trathkinnes, and near the Eden. Of these Strathkinnes is the largest, containing a population of about 500.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed historical account of the parish of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. Delving into the parishââ â¢s history from its ancient origins, the author explores the evolution of the area from the time of the Culdees, a monastic order that flourished in the 10th century, through the establishment of the bishopric of St Andrews and its subsequent elevation to archbishopric status. The book traces the intertwined histories of the church and the surrounding region, chronicling the lives of influential bishops and archbishops, examining their roles in shaping the Scottish church, and detailing the impact of the Reformation on the area. The book further provides a rich description of the parishââ â¢s geography, landmarks, and the history of the magnificent St Andrews Cathedral, a testament to the areaââ â¢s architectural heritage and religious significance. Through detailed accounts of historical events, religious institutions, and prominent figures, the book paints a vivid portrait of the parish of St Andrews, its unique place within the wider historical landscape of Scotland, and its lasting contributions to the nationââ â¢s cultural and religious development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332016297_0
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