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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HILL | Port Hill Port Hill Porthill Porthill Port Hill |
Mr. John Alexander Gallowgate Mr. John Rose Innkeeper Kennedy's Annals of Aberdeen Vol 1 P [Page] 375-377 Courage's Survey of Aberdeen P. [Page] 66 Statistical Account |
075 | A very conspicuous eminence, Supposed to be the highest point in the City, and on which stands Porthill School The name is derived from its Proximity to the Gallowgate or Causey Port - |
| ST MARGARET'S HOME (Scottish Episcopal) | St Margaret's Home Scotch (Episcopal) St Margaret's Home Scotch (Episcopal) (not endowed) St Margaret's Home Scotch (Episcopal) (not endowed) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Crompton Minister (St. Johns Episcopal Chapel) Crown st. Occupant, The Mother Superior Mr. John Rose. |
075 | This building in the beginning of 1864 was fitted up as an Episcopal Convent or a "home" of the Sisters of Charity. This is merely a branch establishment the original house or home being in Sussex from whence the present inmates (three Sisters) Came, as missionaries to Propagate their doctrines. and perform their works of Charity in relieving and instructing the poor They have a room fitted up as a chapel in which they perform their daily devotions. This is the only house of its Kind in Scotland, and is Subject to the Supervision of the Minister of St. John's Episcopal Chapel, St. John's Place Scotch |
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