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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENOCK CEMETERY | Greenock Cemetery Greenock Cemetery Greenock Cemetery |
John Gray Esq Town Clerk D Crawford Esq R Morrison Esq |
002.05 | A very extensive cemetery belonging to and situated a short distance west from the town of Greenock, It was formed in 1846 at an expense of about £3,000. The grounds are nearly surrounded on every side by a high stone wall and the numerous carriage drives and walks are laid off with great taste, There are a great number of very neat monuments, The largest - and a very elegant one - is placed near the centre of the grounds, in memory of Walter Baine M.P. [Member of Parliament] For the burgh a number of years since, Stones are also being collected from all parts of the world to erect a monument to James Watt of Steam Engine celebrity. The site selected is on the highest part near the northern end of the grounds, - at the west end of the Esplanade is the burial place of Robert Wallace of Kelly formerly member of parliament for the burgh, A small portion of the grounds near the office is consecrated and set apart as a burying place for members of the English Ch. [Church] |
| ESPLANADE [Greenock] | Esplanade Esplanade |
John Gray Esq Plan of the grounds |
002.05 | This name applies to the straight, wide portion of Road, near the centre of the northern part of the grounds |
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