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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WILSON'S CLOSE {Dalkeith] Wilson's Close Arthur Bennet High St
S. Bourhill High Street
A Small Close branching off the high street it is bounded on both sides by Small dwelling houses in good repair the property of the DuKe of Buccleuch, it was formerly the property of a man named Wilson hence the name,
AITKEN'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] Aitkens Close Arthur Bennet High St
S. Bourhill High Street
A Small Close branching off the high St. and bounded on both Sides with a row of dwelling houses in good repair and Occupied Chiefly by Tradesmen. It is the property of Mr Aitkins hence its name
DONALDSON'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] Donaldson's Close Arthur Bennet High St
S. Bourhill High Street
A Close branching off the High Street in good repair Lighted with gas and bounded on both sides by a row of houses in good repair & occupied Chiefly by Tradesmen & Labourers. It is the property of Mr Donaldson - Hence its name

Transcriber's notes

This Name Book refers to Dalkeith 1852 - Sheet 1
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 Scale: 1:1056

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List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
5 ft [feet]
Sheet 1 Trace3

Township or Parish - Dalkeith

Object
Wilson's Close - A Close
Aitken's Close - A Close
Donaldson's Close - A Close

[Signed] Thomas Smith 16th June

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