OS1/11/100/124

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  3. Midlothian OS Name Books, 1852-1853
  4. Midlothian, volume 100
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ADAM SMITH'S GRAVE Adam Smith's Grave
Adam Smith's Grave
Adam Smith's Grave		 Chambers's Traditions of Edin [Edinburgh]
Dr [Doctor] Robertson Leith
R Blyth Esqr Inspector of Streets		 [Situation] West side of Canongate Church Yard near the Gateway
The grave of Dr [Doctor] Adam Smith author of "The Wealth of Nations" and "Theory of Moral Sentiments". It is marked by a plain tombstone, with suitable description. Situated near the gateway on the west side.
MARKET CROSS [Canongate] Market Cross
Market Cross		 Mr Borthwick
Mr Brown		 [Situation] E. [East] side of Canongate Tolbooth
The MarKet Cross of the Canongate. It formerly stood in the centre of the street immediately opposite the tolbooth, but being an incumbrance to the thoroughfare, it was removed and placed where it now stands It is a plain pillar surmounted by a cross bearing the Canongate Arms

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[Page] 124
Parish of Canongate

Transcriber's notes

This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 30
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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Bizzy- Moderator, ron hill

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Leith - South Parish, Midlothian County

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