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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE MARKET [Falkland] | Horse Market Horse Market Horse Market |
Mr Francis Deas Provost Mr C Gullen Town Clerk Mr Francis Howden |
016 | A short broad Street paved and drained extending from the junction of Back Wynd and Castle Street to the Cross Wynd the dwelling houses are principally occupied by Weavers. In this Street or Place Horses are exhibited for sale on Fair Days. |
| PARLIAMENT SQUARE | Parliament Square Parliament Square Parliament Square Parliament Square Parliament Square |
Mr F Deas Mr F Howden Mr Lyle Mr Kilgour New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
016 | A small court or yard of a square form on the East side of Cross Wynd the dwelling houses of which are now occupied by poor people. When Falkland was honoured by the presence of Royalty this Court or Square probably served as a place of Meeting for the transaction of National business at present there is not a trace or vestige of any apparent greatness. |
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[page] 34Plan 16D trace 4 Parish of Falkland
Horse Market situation -- In the town of Falkland.
Parliament Square situation -- In the town of Falkland.
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