OS1/11/105/22
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTEEN [Edinburgh Castle] | Canteen Canteen |
Robert McKelshinder Map of The Castle Mr McKerlie |
[Situation] At the S E [South East] corner of The Castle. An old building used as a Tavern of the barracKs. King David's Tower is supposed to have stood here, according to the information given by Mr McKerlie who is well acquainted with History of The Castle. |
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| HALF MOON BATTERY [Edinburgh Castle] | Half Moon Battery Half Moon Battery |
Robert McKelshiner Master Gunner Map of The Castle |
[Situation] At the E. [East] side of The Castle. A battery of fourteen [guns.] Consisting of 12 and 24 [pounders]. It is the oldest battery of any around the Castle. On this [building] is the flag staff near this [laterly] a well cut to a great depth with solid rocK. It was build in the reign of King Charles 1st. |
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[Page] 22Parish of Canongate (Detached)
Transcriber's notes
Words lost in foldThis Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, Brenda Meldrum
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