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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST MERCHISTON | East Merchiston East Merchiston East Merchiston |
Alexander Porteous occupier Andrew Porteous Postmaster Name on occupiers Carts |
[Situation] At the north Side of Burghmuir Head A neat farm house of a moderate Size with Suitable out offices and a farm of good arable ground attached. Occupied by Alexander Porteous |
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| THE TEMPLE (Ruin) | The Temple The Temple |
Alexander Porteous E. [East] merchiston Andrew Porteous |
[Situation] About 24 Chains west from montpelier A Small building of an Octagonal Shape built of hewn Sandstone and is about 20 feet high, roofless and in a State of ruin although the walls are still entire. It has several windows and the outside decorated with niches etc. It was burnt by accident several years ago prior to which it is said to have been occupied as a dwelling house |
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[Page] 13Parish of St. Cuthberts
[Form 136] Page
[Book signed by] W. Driscoll Gossit Captn. R E [Captain Royal Engineers] [and dated] Aug 31.1857.
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 42OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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