OS1/11/70/44

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Midlothian OS Name Books, 1852-1853
  4. Midlothian, volume 70
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DALKEITH HOUSE Dalkeith House
Dalkeith House		 Mr Moncrieff
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wright		 [Situation] A short distance N. [North] of the Town of DalKeith.
A spacious magnificent Mansion erected upon the site of the ancient castle of Dalkeith by one of the Duchess' of Buccleuch and Monmouth about the beginning of the 18th Century with the exceptions of 4 Corinthian pilasters at the front it is void of any architectural embellishments yet situated as it is upon a peninsula between the two Esk Rivers where the natural beauty of the scenery has rendered it easy for the artificial means which have been employed to convert it into one of the most splendid residences & demesnes in the Kingdom, the whole is surrounded by a park wall several miles in circumference & numerous herds of deer have access throughout the place for pasturage, it is the property of the Duke of Buccleuch.

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[Page] 44
Parish of Dalkeith

Page in F [Form] 136
103 - Dalkeith House [note] See this name on Sheet 1 Dalkeith

Transcriber's notes

This Name Book refers to Dalkeith 1852 - Sheet 2
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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Dalkeith Parish, Midlothian County, Newbattle Parish

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