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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACKIE ROCKS | Macky Rocks Mackie Rocks Mackie Rocks Mackie Rocks |
David Arnot. John Grieve Grocer. Revd. [Reverend] J Struthers Mr. Turnbull |
008 | [Situation] Immediately opposite Prestonpans. A Small piece of flat broken rocks on the foreshore of the Firth of Forth and close by the line of low water; so called from a person named "Mackie" who lived in the vicinity |
| HARLEYHILL | Harleyhill | David Arnot. John Grieve Grocer. |
008 | [Situation] Extending from the NE [North East] end of Prestonpans Southward. This name applies as a proper name to about seven chains of the public road from the point were it branches off the High Street of Prestonpans by the Ph. [Parish] manse to Preston. A few unconected dwelling houses from one to two storys high are situated on both side of it they are all in good repair and occupied |
| SALT WORKS [Prestonpans] | Salt Manufactory Salt Manufactory Salt Works Salt Works |
David Arnot John Grieve Grocer Revd. [Reverend] Mr Struthers Mr. Turnbull |
008 | [Situation] In the Village of Prestonpans. A Salt manufactory Consisting of four Saltpans, Cover'd with Sheds or tile roofed houses and Surrounded with other office houses, & dwelling houses all in good repair. it is the property of William Alexander Esqr. |
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[Page] 17Parish of Prestonpans
[Signed] T. Smith C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, Clarinda
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