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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| TOLBOOTH FREE CHURCH | Free Tolbooth Church Free Tolbooth Church |
Alexander Bell P.O [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] N. [North] Side of Infirmary St. A large plain rectangular structure which was originally a church belonging to the associate synod of original seceders but purchased from them in 1843. It is well fitted with galleries, pews, & capable of accommodating 1168 of a congregation with seats. there are about 50 free seats. The minister is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Tweedie. |
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| Site of COWGATE PORT | Site of Cowgate Port Site of Cowgate Port |
Mr. Lancefield Scotts Map of Edinb [Edinburgh] 1759 |
[Situation] E. [East] end of the Cowgate This was the port or gateway in the town wall (built in 1513) which was situated at the east end of the Cowgate |
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[Page] 43Parish of the City of Edinburgh
[Note below entry for Tolbooth Free Church]
Tolboth Free Church
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Sheet 36 of the Edinburgh Town Plan at 1:1056 scale.Note the names Tolbooth Free Church and Site of Cowgate Port do not appear on the 6 inch map.
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Douglas Montgomery
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