OS1/11/106/14
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVENLAW'S CLOSE | Stevenlaw's Close Stevenlaw's Close |
Name Above Entrance | [Situation] S. [South] side of High Street to Cowgate A narrow Close or lane [extends] from High Street to Cowgate The houses vary from 5 to 8 [stories] high and are chiefly occupied by [working] people. |
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| DICKSON'S CLOSE | Dickson's Close Dickson's Close |
Name Above Entrance P.O [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] S. [South] side of High St. to Cowgate A narrow dirty close [leading] from High Street to Cowgate The houses are very old and tenanted by the lowest class of people. |
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[Page] 14Parish of the City of Edinburgh
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Words lost in foldThis Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 36
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895
Town Plan of Edinburgh (south east part) Surveyed: 1849-53 Scale: 1:1056
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