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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM STONE [Haddington] | Custom Stone (custom station) | Thomas Lee Andrew Beaton Lamp of Lothian |
010 | [situation] East end of High Street at its junction with Sidegate & Hardgate Street This name applies to the junction of 4 streets namely High Street, Church Street, Sidegate Street and Hardgate Street. A tax is levied here on all goods that come into the town by the Dean of Guild. Formerly a large stone stood here where the tax gatherer used to seat himself hence the name Custom Stone. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 54Parish of Haddington
107 - Custom Stone (custom station)
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Bizzy- Moderator, Ian Anderson
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