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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRICHTON [parish] | Parish of Crichton Parish of Crichton Parish of Crichton Crichton |
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1839 Val. [Valuation] Roll 1814 Fullarton's Gazr. [Gazetteer] Val: [Valuation] Roll 1726. |
007 ; 013 ; 014 ; 020 | [Situation] In the Eastern part of the Co. [County] of Edinburgh. "A parish in the eastern part of the County of Edinburgh about 5 1/2 miles in length and 4 1/2 in breadth, the ground is remarkable for its undulating nature and wood to a great extent has been grown & cut in the neighbourhood, on the estate of Crichton & at a small distance from the Church stands Crichton Castle famous in Scottish Story and associated with many of its most remarkable events. Lime and Coal are also found in different parts of the Parish. Pathhead is the principal village, the great road to the south by Lauder passes thro' [through] it at the foot of which is a fine bridge over the Tyne." |
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[Page] 3Parish of Crichton
Abridged Ext: [Extract] from Fullarton's Gazr. [Gazetteer] of Scotland and Stat: [Statistical] Account. Co. [County] of Edinburgh 1839
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