Condition

6
HARBOUR
Post-Medieval
Fife

Description

Modified and cleared access through the rock platform to provide harbour facilities for the Kirkmay brickworks. A mooring ring is still in place. Below an extract from the Fife Herald 1827 whcih describes the origin of the harbour. since the working of the main seam of coal commenced, works for the manufacture of bricks etc and salt have been set a going on the estate of Kirkmay, which promises employment to many individuals and will therefore be of vast consequence in this part of the country. That these works might be benefited by their maritime situation however it was necessary a place of safety for vessels should be established. With that alacrity and public spirit which distinguishes the proprietor, a creek immediately behind the salt pans and in the near vicinity of the brick field has been cleared out, drawing at the entrance no less than 28 feet of water. On Saturday last the ‘John and Barbara’ of Crail, John Matthew master, entered and delivered her cargo. When leaving the port, which she did in gallant style, wind a head, she was saluted with repeated discharges of carronade and shouts from the spectators on the beach. Mr Inglis and a small party of friends were present and spent the evening in greatest hilarity and good humour, drinking success to the harbour of Kirkmay with a number of public and local toasts in a tent erected for the occasion. From http://www.scottishbrickhistory.co.uk/kirkmay-brick-works-crail-2/

Location

360598.00
706484.00
27700
56.2492294
-2.6374433

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Closer view of mooring ring with salmon bothy [1481] in background, looking N 13/01/2017 Closer view of mooring ring with salmon bothy [1481] in background, looking N training1
Closer view of mooring ring with salmon bothy [1481] in background, looking N
Cleared passageway through rock platform with mooring ring on the right and sites [1481] & [1482] in the background, looking N 13/01/2017 Cleared passageway through rock platform with mooring ring on the right and sites [1481] & [1482] in the background, looking N training1
Cleared passageway through rock platform with mooring ring on the right and sites [1481] & [1482] in the background, looking N

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2798 13/01/2017 training1
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Not visible
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge has local associations/history
Description Modified and cleared access through the rock platform to provide harbour facilities for the Kirkmay brickworks. A mooring ring is still in place. Below an extract from the Fife Herald 1827 whcih describes the origin of the harbour. since the working of the main seam of coal commenced, works for the manufacture of bricks etc and salt have been set a going on the estate of Kirkmay, which promises employment to many individuals and will therefore be of vast consequence in this part of the country. That these works might be benefited by their maritime situation however it was necessary a place of safety for vessels should be established. With that alacrity and public spirit which distinguishes the proprietor, a creek immediately behind the salt pans and in the near vicinity of the brick field has been cleared out, drawing at the entrance no less than 28 feet of water. On Saturday last the ‘John and Barbara’ of Crail, John Matthew master, entered and delivered her cargo. When leaving the port, which she did in gallant style, wind a head, she was saluted with repeated discharges of carronade and shouts from the spectators on the beach. Mr Inglis and a small party of friends were present and spent the evening in greatest hilarity and good humour, drinking success to the harbour of Kirkmay with a number of public and local toasts in a tent erected for the occasion. From http://www.scottishbrickhistory.co.uk/kirkmay-brick-works-crail-2/
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