Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Thornton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Thornton, vil. with ry. sta. (Thornton Junction), Markinch par., and quoad sacra par., partly also in Kinglassie par., Fife - quoad sacra par., pop. 909; vil., 3 miles S. of Markinch and 5 miles N. of Kirkcaldy, pop. 552; P.O.