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SWINTON (Parish) Swinton (Parish) Continued [Continued from Page 2]
There are about 8 miles of Turnpike
roads in the parish but not travelled
by any public carriages; and there are three Bridges. The roads are excellent, & completely fenced, & the three bridges are in good Condition. From the small extent of the parish, the church, though placed too near to its N.E. [North East] Corner, is quite Convenient for the whole of the Inhabitants. It was built in 1729, an Aisle was added to it by the feuars of
the Village, for their accommodation, in 1782, and is still in tolerable repair. It is seated to accommodate 400 persons, & there are no free sittings. It holds, however, considerably more than that number, & from 50 to 70 persons are regularly supplied with seats in the passage. The Manse was built in 1771, & has been several times [Continued on Page 4]

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Parish of Swinton
[signed] W. Beatty

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