Cardenden

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Cardenden

Kinglassie Road, Cardenden
Kinglassie Road, Cardenden Credit: Douglas Nelson

Cardenden is a small town located in Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately 5 miles west of Kirkcaldy, it is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Scottish countryside. The town has a population of around 5,000 residents.

Cardenden has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Iron Age. In more recent times, the town became renowned for its coal mining industry, which thrived from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. Today, the remnants of the mining era can still be seen in the form of disused collieries and mining-related infrastructure.

The town offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a community center, and a public library. There are also several shops, pubs, and restaurants that cater to the local community. The nearby Bowhill Industrial Estate provides employment opportunities for many locals.

Cardenden benefits from its location in close proximity to both the A92 road and the main East Coast railway line, offering easy access to neighboring towns and cities. The beautiful surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, Cardenden is a charming town that combines its rich history with modern amenities and a friendly community. Whether you are interested in exploring its historical roots or enjoying the natural beauty of the area, Cardenden has something to offer for everyone.

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Cardenden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.142545/-3.251768 or Grid Reference NT2295. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kinglassie Road, Cardenden
Kinglassie Road, Cardenden
Remains of Carden Den Tower The tower was erected between 1432 and 1532 but has long since disappeared. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52960/carden-tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52960/carden-tower">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Remains of Carden Den Tower
The tower was erected between 1432 and 1532 but has long since disappeared. For more information, see LinkExternal link.
Trigpoint, Keir Brae
Trigpoint, Keir Brae
Flooded field at Cardenbarns With three Mute Swans in the foreground.
Flooded field at Cardenbarns
With three Mute Swans in the foreground.
Benchmark, Sunnyside Plantation near Cardenden This Ordnance Survey benchmark took a lot of finding. It was hidden beneath moss and brambles on an old and crumbling wall away from the main path through the woods. It is described on the database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147454" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147454">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Benchmark, Sunnyside Plantation near Cardenden
This Ordnance Survey benchmark took a lot of finding. It was hidden beneath moss and brambles on an old and crumbling wall away from the main path through the woods. It is described on the database at LinkExternal link.
Cardenden Cardenden Railway Station car park and new houses.
Cardenden
Cardenden Railway Station car park and new houses.
The River Ore The River Ore where it flows through Bowhill.
The River Ore
The River Ore where it flows through Bowhill.
Auchterderran Parish Church St.Fothads Church of Scotland.
Auchterderran Parish Church
St.Fothads Church of Scotland.
Murrayknowe Farm Situated on the Lochgelly to Cardenden Road (B981)
Murrayknowe Farm
Situated on the Lochgelly to Cardenden Road (B981)
Garage Situated on Jamphlars Road this garage seems to specialize in cars of a certain age.
Garage
Situated on Jamphlars Road this garage seems to specialize in cars of a certain age.
Memorial A view north to Bishop Hill from mining memorial at Jamphlars.
Memorial
A view north to Bishop Hill from mining memorial at Jamphlars.
Plaque Inscription on mining memorial.
Plaque
Inscription on mining memorial.
Barber's Shop Unusual site for a barber's shop on Station Road Cardenden.
Barber's Shop
Unusual site for a barber's shop on Station Road Cardenden.
Cardenden Housing in Cardenden.
Cardenden
Housing in Cardenden.
Craighead Plantation Marked on the 1940'S map as Craighead Plantation this is how it looks today.
Craighead Plantation
Marked on the 1940'S map as Craighead Plantation this is how it looks today.
Footpath to ??? I was puzzled by an obviously used and maintained footpath (the beech and hawthorn hedge is trimmed), that  according to the map came to a dead end where the A92 cut across it.  It starts from the minor road between Muirhead and Shawsmill.
Footpath to ???
I was puzzled by an obviously used and maintained footpath (the beech and hawthorn hedge is trimmed), that according to the map came to a dead end where the A92 cut across it. It starts from the minor road between Muirhead and Shawsmill.
New path Maps can only show what was on the ground at the time they were made.  This new section of footpath runs alongside the A92 and connects the path shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/184926">NT2193 : Footpath to ???</a> with the minor road going north to Cardenden.
New path
Maps can only show what was on the ground at the time they were made. This new section of footpath runs alongside the A92 and connects the path shown in NT2193 : Footpath to ??? with the minor road going north to Cardenden.
Carden Den A footpath leaves the minor road at Shawsmill to join this track which passes under the A92 and leads to the village of Cardenden. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2194">NT2194</a>
Carden Den
A footpath leaves the minor road at Shawsmill to join this track which passes under the A92 and leads to the village of Cardenden. See NT2194
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Cardenden is located at Grid Ref: NT2295 (Lat: 56.142545, Lng: -3.251768)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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