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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH CHURCH | High Church High Church High Church |
Revd [Reverend] James Aitken Mr A Hamilton, Town Clerk Mr James Hamilton |
018 | A Plain but Substantial edifice [with] an extensive Burial Ground Attac [Attached] Situated between Soulis Street & [Back] Street erected in 1731 by the Town C [Council] and Subscriptions raised Chiefly [from] the Operatives of the Town. Attac [Attached] to the established religion, Ministe [Minister's] Stipend £250 per Annum; £50 of t [this] Sum is from Government, the remainder [from] the Town Council, the Minister has provide his Own residence, being Burgh Parish; There are two App [Approaches] to this Church, Viz from Soulis Street and Portland & Back Streets, it was adorned with a Small Steeple Wh [Which] is furnished With a Bell & Clock; C [Contains] About 1,000 Sittings. In 1811. this Church w [which] had formerly been a Chapel of ease, Was by the Court of Tiends a district Parish Church, and had a Separate Parish Assigned under the name of the High Church Parish, ----- The Revd James Aitken is Mini [Minister] |
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