OS1/15/38/51
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCKENZIE HARBOUR | Harbour Harbour Harbour |
John Walker James Balgarnie Robert Atkin |
009 | A port or Harbour on the Firth of Fort[h] and at the west side of the village of Cockenzie, it was built at the Joint expence of of Robert William and F.H. Cadell Esqr. of Cockenzie, about the year 1833 or 4. An Consists of two stone piers encloseing a Semicircular basin its entrance on the Sea Side being clear and of easy access. from hence Coals are exported to England France Germany & the northern parts of Scotland. |
| COCKENZIE HOUSE | Cockenzie House Cockenzie House |
Robert Atkin James Balgarnie |
009 | A large and neatly built mansionhouse with offices all in good repair And haveing a garden and a few Acres of arable ground attached to it. It is the property of John Cadell Esqr. In or at this house on the Morning of the Battle of Prestonpans the Highlanders captured Sir John Cope's Military Chest Containing £4000 & other military stores. |
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