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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCHMONT HOUSE | Marchmont House | Revd [Reverend] Mr. Home Polwarth Mr. P. Campbell, Marchmont Mr. Thomson Marchmont |
022.05 | The Seat of Sir Hugh Purves Hume Campbell Bart, [Baronet] who is the sole proprietor of the whole parish, stands in the Southern angle of the same, its untoward appearance is plain and substantial however the interior displays taste and splendour. There are besides other rooms the saloon especially most fantastically and richly ornamented with the old and beautiful Stucco-Workmanship so little met with in Scotland. The ornamental Ground in the rear of the building is very tastefully laid out and produces a pleasing effect. A Racket Court situated a short distance from the house, has been erected a few years ago, of which the gallery and Sitting room are furnished with the old but interesting furniture of Redbraes Castle. A Gas Work is at present in course of Erection. This building was erected by the last Earl about the year 1730. and although more than a Century old, Every improvement has been introduced by the present proprietor to make it in every respect an agreeable comfortable and beautiful residence. |
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[Page] 45Parish of Polwarth -- Sheet 22 No. 5 Trace 2 -- Collected by H. Sharban
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