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1-4 Shorehead. View from West.
SC 1635191
Description 1-4 Shorehead. View from West.
Date 1975 to 1976
Collection List C Survey
Catalogue Number SC 1635191
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of F 10274
Scope and Content 1-4 Shorehead, West Wemyss, Fife 1-4 Shorehead was built in the early 18th century. A chimney gablet projects from the centre of the roof. The window-surrounds were altered in the Victorian period. West Wemyss became a burgh of barony in 1551. Initially its economy was based on salt-making though it had a harbour by 1621. In the 19th century, the town became dominated by the coal industry. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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