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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCKLE MILL (Iron Foundry) | Cockle Mill | L. Dow. Cramond W. Clarke |
001 | This name applies to very extensive ironworks. Situated about 1/2 mile South from Nether Cramond on the River Almond These Works are carried on by Messrs. Caddells & Co. who first settled in Cramond in 1771. There are four in all connected with this Company within a short distance of each other viz. Cockle Mill Peggies Mill. Dawes Mill and Fair a Far Mill. At these works iron is manufactured into labistened square and fagot German Steel hoops, and rolled Iron, tool iron, boiler, and pan plates, etc From Russia the iron is principally exported to this place The tide flows as far as this mill which enables vessels of 60 & 70 ton to ship cargoes to different parts, this mill itself employs about 20 men |
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[Page] 52P. [Plan] 1.B -- List of Names collected by John E Daveran RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Examiner
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Parish - Cramond
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Cockle Mill - Iron Works
[Signed] John E Daveran
Jany [January] 29th
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