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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLATEFORD T.P. | Slateford Toll Bar | David Baird, Slateford Toll Alexander Tod, Gorgie Mains Edinbro [Edinburgh] |
006 | A Substantial Cottage in good repair Situated about 1 1/2 Mile from Edinbro [Edinburgh] on the Lanark road Attached is a gate at which toll is taken for every beast with or without burden, steam Carriage etc which may pass through it, by order of the trustees of the County it belongs to the Caulder [Calder] and Slateford District. |
| NORTH MERCHISTON | North Merchiston | David Baird, Slateford Toll Alexander Tod, Gorgie Mains Edinbro [Edinburgh] |
006 | An old mansion house once attached to the Merchiston Estate but now belonging to Mr Walker of Dalry house at present it and the grounds about it are Kept but indifferently. The Garden is Converted into pasture & the Lawn is in a State of cultivation, there are some good Trees in the latter The most remarkable are two fine Cedars, brought from Lebanon when Plants. |
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[Page] 63List of Names collected by John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant]
[Plan] A T. [Trace] 3
[Object for Slateford Toll Bar] House and Gate
[Object for North Merchiston] Mansion House
[Parish] St Cuthberts
[Signed] John Bray c/a [Civilian Assistant] April 24th 1852
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