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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKFORD QUARRY | Blackford Quarry (Whinstone) | Thomas Torrance Meadowhead Dr. Begg Alnwickhill | 006 | A very extensive Quarry on the South side of Blackford hill, and from which the surrounding Country obtains an ample supply of Whinstone which proves an excellent mineral for roads. flagging and ovens In many places this quarry exceeds 200ft in height and quite perpendicular, which no doubt was owing to the subsequent precipitous nature of the hill there is about 10 men employed thoughout the year breaking and Quarrying Stones |
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List of Names collected by John E Darnan Pl ExaminerBraid Glen
Thomas Torrance Meadowhead Dr.[Doctor] Begg Alnwickhill
An exceedingly romantic Glen between the hills of Braid and Blackford and through which the beautiful rivulet of Braid flows; in many parts on both sides, bold projecting rocks and precipices present themselves to the height of 1 & two hundred ft covered with the Wood of Braid; presents a beautiful combination of the sublime
John E Darnan Nov 2nd 1831
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