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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MARKLE Markle Alexander Purves Markle Preston
Mr Bell Farmer Crauchie Preston
005 A large farm house two Stories high and in excellent repair, with extensive offices, thrashing machine, work peoples houses, and a large arable farm attached. Occupied by Mr Christie the property of Sir David Kinloch of Gilmerton.
DRYLAW HILL Drylaw Hill Alexander Purves Markle Preston
Mr Bell Farmer Crauchie Preston
005 A small arable hill on the farms of " Drylawhill" and Markle, on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called "Drylaw."
Note. On an estate map of Gilmerton, surveyed in 1784, this hill is called "Dryly Hill".

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[Page] 46 -- List of Names Collected by Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 5 D Trace 2

Object Markle - A house
Drylaw Hill - A Hill

[Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]

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