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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROOP | Chapel Lane The Groop The Groop The Groop |
David Grey Town clerk Mr Robertson Ex Provost Mr Dick Treasurer Provost Campbell |
017 | The Name Authenticated by the Town Clerk is Modern and Known to Very few parties in this Town - both Messrs Robertson Dick and Provost Campbell are aware of the name written on trace but still they as well as the generality of the inhabitants Know and name it the Groop. There used to be an open drain here which probably was the Origin of the name Grip or Groop or otherwise Gruip It may be as well to mention that the Title deeds of the Kings Arms property state that it is bounded on the South by the Groop |
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[Note] -- Grip or Groop - The Space where dung lies in a Cowhouse,
Also a small ditch, or open drain in a field."
The Javel Group, The name of a lane in
the Close, Newcastle." -- In Brockett's Glossary
Grip - A trench in a Cowhouse for receiving dung -- Jamieson's Dictionary.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Rachel Turnbull
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