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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROPE WORKS | Rope Walk Rope Walk Rope Walk |
Mr. Henry, King St. Mr. Frazer, Weavers Lane. Mr. Hutchison, Springfield. |
023 | A low Stone building about 90 Yards long, near the junction of King St. & Constitution St. & situated in the Kirk town. Small Ropes & Twine are spun by hand. Mr. Henry, 5 King St. Propr. [Proprietor] |
| KING STREET [Peterhead] | King Street King Street King Street |
Mr. Boyd, Factor. Mr. Murray, Peterhead Mr. Hutchison, Peterhead |
023 | A straight way, extending from Queen St. passing the North end of Princes Street, and joining Kirk St at Constitution St. no dwelling houses are yet erected but at its extremities. |
| CONSTITUTION STREET [Peterhead] | Constitution Street Constitution Street Constitution Street |
Mr Park, Constitution St. Name on St. Corner, Peterhead Directory. |
023 | A short Street, extending from the junction of King St. & Kirk St. Northward, communicating with the field adjoining. |
| PRISON [Peterhead] | Prison Prison Prison |
Mr. Simpson, Governor. Peterhead Directory Mr. Boyd, Factor. |
023 | A massive substantial building, situate at the North end of Prince St. Consisting of governors house & the usual accommodation for prisoners. The term of imprisonment does not exceed 60 days. When trial by jury is necessary, defaulters are transferred to Aberdeen. |
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[page] 25Town of Peterhead
Note: Rope Works - This is not a descriptive name
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