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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCHOOL [nr parish church] School Ph. [Parish]
School Ph. [Parish]
Revd. [Reverend] William Burnet Chapel Knowe
John Bell Tailor Chapel Knowe
059 [Situation] 27 Chains S.S.W. [South South West] from the Parish Church.
A very plain Stone building one Story high where about 50 schollars are taught the common rudiments of education. Mr. Thomas Heard Master, his Salary is £25.13.3 besides Schollars fees which are 3s [shillings] per quarter.
FREE CHURCH [S of Parish Church] Free Church
Free Church
Revd [Reverend] Mr Smith Minister Half Morton
Thomas Heard Schoolmaster Half Morton
059 [Situation] About 18 Chains nearly South from the Parish Church.
A small plain building Seated for 300, the average number of attendants 150, & the average number of Communicants 150 Revd. [Reverend] Mr Smith is the Minister, his stipend is the average of the Sustentation Funds.
MANSE [nr Free Church] Manse (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church)
Revd [Reverend] Mr Smith Minister
Thomas Pollock, Farmer Timpenheck
059 [Situation] Adjoining the Free Church on the S.W. [South West].
A large house attached to the Free Church, with offices, all in good reper; having a garden attached. Occupied by Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Smith.

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Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]

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