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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SUMMERGATE Summergate Mr Archibald Paton Dancing Master Hill Top
Mr Forest Writer Longmeadow
062 [Situation] 34 chains E. [East] from Hillend -- A Considerable house two storeys high slated in good repair with garden attached, occupier and proprietor, Mrs Janet Fauld
MILLFIELD MERSE Millfield Merse
Millfield Merse
Alexander Downie Esqr. Town Clerk Annan
Andrew Pool Farmer Millfield
062 [Situation] On the bank of the River Annan --
A large tract of pasture land on the farm of Millfield, extending along the western bank of the River Annan.
ANNAN HILL Annan Hill
Annan Hill
Mr Forrest Longmeadow Archibald Paton Hilltop 062 [Situation] In S.En. [South Eastern] vicinity of Hillend --
A Considerable Eminence a short distance south from the Town of Annan. It is of an Elliptical shape and its Surface is arable and under Cultivation
MINISTER'S MERSE Minister's Merse
Minister's Merse
Alexander Downie Esqr. Town Clerk Annan
Andrew Pool Farmer Millfield
062 [Situation] On the bank of the River Annan --
A large tract of pasture land extending along the eastern bank of the River Annan and on the north and south side of the Glasgow and Southwestern Railway - the portion on the south side of the railway is covered at spring tides. It is let annually to the inhabitants of Annan for grazing cattle; and is the property of the Royal Burgh of Annan.

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Parish of Annan -- Sheet 62 -- Trace 2

[Note Millfield Merse (scored out)] -- See Name Book for 10 feet Sheets. of the Town of Annan.
[Note Minister's Merse] -- See name Book for 10 feet Sheets of the Town of Annan

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