Local Landmarks
Blythe's Tower, built 1812, is a four storey square tower, 15.8 m (54 ft) high, built of random rubble with ashlar string courses and a crenellated parapet. It is currently a category B listed building. The tower interior was formerly floored to afford access to an observation platform. The tower was built by a linen merchant in order to view ships as they entered the Forth, affording the merchant the opportunity to procure the best goods at port. During World War Two, the tower was used as a look out tower by the home guard.
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Blythe's Folly, atop Redwells Hill to the North of Kinglassie.
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Kinglassie from the South with Blythe's Tower atop Redwells hill to the North.
The Dogton Stone, dating from around 800AD, is believed to commemorate a major battle between the Picts and the Danes. The Mitchell Hall, built 1896, was donated to the community by Alexander Mitchell Farmer at Redwells Farm.Alexander also donated the first Parish Church organ.The Mitchell Hall is used by local community groups, and is an asset to the wider Fife community.
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