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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELVILLE'S MONUMENT | Melville's Monument Melville's Monument Melville Monument Melville's Monument Melville's Monument |
Mr. Bowie David Peters Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 KirKwood's map Johnston's map |
[Situation] In the centre of St Andrew's Square This monument is, a handsome fluted column 136 feet high including the pedestal erected in 1821 to the memory of Lord Melville first Lord of the Admiralty. This is surmounted by a colossal statue of his Lordship 14 feet high maKing the height altogether 150 ft. [feet] It is a copy from Tragan's Pillar at Rome The erection of it cost £8000 which was principally contributed by gentlemen connected with the Navy. |
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[Page] 23Parish of St. Cuthberts
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 29OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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