OS1/11/1/72
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMFIELD | Broomfield | W. Todd Muirhouse Mains, W. Clarke Cramond | 001 | A new and handsome villa in the ornamented style of Architecture. situated on a lofty bank overlooking the Firth of Forth and embracing a commanding view of the opposite Coast. the residence and property of Mr Wilson. |
| GRANTON QUARRY (Sandstone) | Granton Quarry freestone | W. Todd Muirhouse Mains, W. Clarke Cramond |
001 | An extensive free stone Quarry. situated at Granton Point. the property of his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. This quarry presents to the eye a prodigious mass of excavated rock to the depth of about 100 ft [feet] and competes with any save that of Craigleith - for size in the county the stone is caise by means of an inclined plane of racking with the help of steam power. the constant flow of water is a pernicious trouble and requires the constant working of an Engine |
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[Page] 72P. [Plan] 1.B -- List of Names collected by John E Daveran RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Examiner
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Parish - Cramond
Object
Broomfield - House
Granton Quarry freestone - Quarry
[Note] enquire of Davrn
[Signed] J E Daveran
Jany [January]
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