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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAIRD'S ROAD | Lairds Road | Mr Hay Old Cambus Mr McGregor Mr Wilson Chapel Hill |
004.04 | [Situation] Branching of Main Road about 2 1/2 chains E. [East] of Old cambus School leading in a S.W. [South West] direction and passing about nine chains E. [East] of Old Townhead. An occupation road leading from the direction of Penmanshiel It retains this name no farther than where it branches off towards Old town Head. |
| GREENSIDE HILL | Greenside Hill Greenside Hill Greenside Hill |
Mr William Hay Old Cambus Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr Wilson Chapel Hill |
004.04 | [Situation] (Greenside Hill). About thirtytwo chains ESE [East South East] from Old Townhead twenty nine S.E [South East] of Old Cambus School and about thirty five S.W. [South West] of Piperdean Bridge A small hill Southeast of Old Cambus, the greater part of which is moorland. It was, until lately, covered with whins or furze, on the west side but is now brought into cultivation - It is the property of Sir John Hall Bart [Baronet] |
| SCHOOL [Old Cambus] | School School School |
Mr William Hay Mr McGregor Mr Wilson |
004.04 | [Situation] On the South Side of the Main Road about 2 1/2 chains W. [West] from the junction of Lairds Road with the Main One and about two or three S. [South] from Old Cambus A neat Schoolhouse with a teacher's residence and Small garden attached. There is a private endowment by the Proprietor of the Soil of 8 bolls of corn and £13 per annum with a free house for the Master for the time being The average No [Number] of Scholars is 45 who are taught reading writing arithmetic and Geography |
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