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Forthar, a place with extensive lime-works in Kettle parish, Fife, 2 miles S by W of Kettle village. The limestone at it contains 98 per cent. of pure lime; and the working of it gives permanent employment to a great number of men.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a place with extensive lime-works" (ADL Feature Type: "industrial sites") |
| Administrative units: | Kettle Parish Fife County |
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