OS1/5/33/59

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Berwickshire OS Name Books, 1856-1858
  4. Berwickshire, Volume 33
  5. OS1/5/33/59
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MERTON BRIDGE Merton Bridge (Pontage)
Merton Bridge (Pontage)
Merton Bridge (Pontage)		 Thomas Wintruss, Portage keeper
George Bleans, Steward, Meton H. [House]
Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton H. [House]		 030.16 A handsome light bridge of wood erected upon stone pillars across the Tweed, at the Northwest end of Merton House demesne, An Act of Parliament was obtained & the bridge built by Subscription, about the year 1839, On the west side of the river is a small house for the keeper, who receives pontage from all passengers &c.
MERTON MILL (Corn & Flour) Merton Mill
Merton Mill
Merton Mill		 Robert Bruce, Tenant
George Deans, Broomhall
Robert Inery, Gardener -		 030.16 A mill - two stories high - on the east bank of the Tweed - a short distance above Merton Bridge. All kinds of grain is ground in it by the tenant - Robert Bruce. And it is the property of Lord Polwarth.

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Merton Ph [Parish]
Sheet 30.16 - Trace 1.

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Gerald Cummins

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Berwickshire County, Mertoun Parish

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