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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER'S CLOSE [Longniddry] | Coopers Close | John Mitchell, Longniddy William Cairncorss, Longniddry |
009 | Three rows of cottages Situate at the west end of Longniddry they are mostly all one Storey and in middling repair occupied by farm Labours there is one Small Public house but has no [muir] the property of the Earl of Wemyss |
| Site of CASTLE [Elvingston] | Site of Castle | John Mitchell, Longniddy William Cairncorss, Longniddry | 009 | The site of vaults which formed part of the castle or Baronial residence of a branch of the Family of the Douglas at the presents day it cannot be ascertained whether it was a castle or not my informant an old man of about 80 years of age could not say which but that it used to go by the name of the vaults when standing, it was surrounded by a high wall but of no strength & would therefore suppose that it was only a Baronial residence with the lower apartments having vaulted roofs which these mansions generally had there is no appearance of a ditch or any fortifications about it |
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[Page] 54List of Names collected by D Mason 2nd Corpl R S & M [Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners] Plan 9 B Trace 1 - Parish of Gladsmuir
Coopers Close - Object - Houses
Site of Castle
[Signed] James Carpenter C Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
19th May 1853
[Signed] D. Mason
[Signed] H. James. Cap. R. E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
25 May 1853
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