Gordon J. Barclay and Ron Morris, The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-162
Author(s):  
Edward M. Spiers
Keyword(s):  
Firth Of Forth

2. Communication relative to the Fresh-Water Limestone of Burdiehouse, near Edinburgh, belonging to the Carboniferous Group of Rocks

1845 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 33-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hibbert
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Marine Origin ◽  
North East ◽  
South West ◽  
Water Origin ◽  
The Common ◽  
Firth Of Forth ◽  
Carboniferous Limestone

In his paper, the author explains that the limestone in question, which is confounded with the common carboniferous or mountain limestone of marine origin, is, in his opinion, of fresh-water origin.On an irregular line extending from Joppa on the coast of the Firth of Forth, in a south and south-west direction to the Pentland Hills, strata of mountain or carboniferous limestone crop out at intervals; and their marine origin is indicated by encrinites, the Productus, &c., and corallines. This limestone is developed with least interruption between Edmonstone and Muirhouse, where it is from twelve to twenty feet thick. At this part of the line may be seen fractures and elevations of the strata of limestone and superincumbent shale and sandstone, evidently occasioned by a sudden and violent uplifting force acting from north-east to south-west, and causing the uplifted strata to dip south-east at an angle of 25°. These uplifted beds, between Edmonstone and Muirhouse, and subsequently to Burdiehouse, form the strata which dip under the coalmeasures of Gilmerton, Loanhead, and other sites.

scholarly journals XI.—An Account of the Great Finner Whale (Balænoptera Sibbaldii) stranded at Longniddry Part I. The Soft Parts.

1870 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wm Turner
Keyword(s):  
High Tide ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Fin Whales ◽  
Firth Of Forth

On the 3d November 1869, a huge Finner whale was stranded on the beach at Gosford Bay, Longniddry, Firth of Forth.Most of the large Fin whales which have been examined by British and Continental anatomists have been found floating dead on the surface of the sea, and have then been towed ashore by their captors. But, from the account which was given in the Edinburgh daily newspapers, it would appear that, for some days previously, this animal had been recognised by the fishermen, swimming to and fro in the Firth. On the morning of the 3d it was seen from the shore, blowing with great violence from its nostrils, flapping its huge tail, and obviously struggling to disengage itself from the rocks and shoals, amidst which an unusually high tide had permitted it to wander. Shots were fired at it, and, from the wounds produced, blood poured forth which tinged the surrounding waves. As the tide receded, the animal was fairly stranded; and, after some vigorous but ineffectual attempts to disengage itself from its position, it slowly died. The animal lay some yards above low-water mark, so that for several hours each day it could be examined, and photographs taken from various points of view.

Niall ‘of the Nine Hostages’ in connexion with the treasures of Traprain Law and Ballinrees, and the destruction of Wroxeter, Chester, Caerleon and Caerwent

1924 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 123-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Ridgeway
Keyword(s):  
Good Condition ◽  
Fifth Century ◽  
Silver Plate ◽  
Firth Of Forth ◽  
The Hill ◽  
Made In

In 1914 the Scottish Antiquaries began excavations on the hill of Traprain Law, 20 miles E. of Edinburgh, about 2 miles from the sea and overlooking the Firth of Forth. Here in 1919 was made one of the most notable discoveries ever known in Britain, the hoard of Roman silver plate, now in the National Scottish Museum, and admirably described by Mr. Alex. Curle, Director of the Royal Scottish Museum. There are remains of 10 flagons or flasks, 5 wine cups, 50 bowls, deep and shallow, 22 flat circular dishes, 6 square dishes, 5 cylindrical vessels, 9 spoons, a wine strainer, part of a funnel, 2 lids, a toilet box, 2 handles in animal forms, etc., packets of cut-up pieces ready for smelting [or to pass by weight as money ?], a fibula, 2 buckles, a hand-mirror, an earring, and 4 silver coins—one each of Valens (364-78) and Valentinian II (379-93), and 2 of Honorius (395-423). These last named ‘were in good condition,’ and it was therefore evident that the deposit was made in the reign of Honorius ‘probably in the commencement of the fifth century, or at least shortly thereafter.’

Beach Litter Deposition at a Selection of Beaches in the Firth of Forth, Scotland

2007 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 813-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. L. Storrier ◽  
D. J. McGlashan ◽  
S. Bonellie ◽  
K. Velander
Keyword(s):  
Litter Deposition ◽  
Beach Litter ◽  
Firth Of Forth ◽  
Selection Of
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