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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS [Cockburnspath] | Cross Cross Cross |
Revd [Reverend] William Patterson Ph [Parish] Minister Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr J Aitchison Merchant Cockburnspath |
001.14 | [Situation] In the centre of the Village of Cockburnspath about two chains N.N.W. [North North West] from the church. A old cross standing in the [centre] of Cockburnspath Village on an elevation of about 4 1/2 feet from the [] which is formed by large blocks [] forming steps to the pedestal The shaft, which is [about] [] feet high, is of an octagonal [form] to near the top when it becomes [] On two sides of the square the [Scottish] thistle is beautifully carved. The date of its erection is not [known] but is believed to be very ancient |
| POST OFFICE [Cockburnspath] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Mr George Crooks, P [Post] Master Revd [Reverend] W. Paterson Ph [Parish] Minister Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.14 | [Situation] About two and a half chains N.W. [North West] from the church and about the same number S.W. [South West] from the Cross This is a grocer's shop but a [part of] it is occupied as a post office There are three deliveries [and] four despatches during the day It is conducted by Mr [George] Crooks Postmaster |
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