OS1/15/52/45
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANSE [Wester Pencaitland] | Manse Ph [Parish] Manse Ph [Parish] |
Robert Fogo Mr. Bruce |
014 | [Situation] A few chains S. [South] of the Church A small but handsomely built dwelling house, having offices and a few acres of land attached. It is the residence of the minister of the parish, |
| THE CROSS [Wester Pencaitland] | Cross Cross Cross |
Robert Fogo William Burns Stat Acct. P.[Statistical Account Page] 357 |
014 | [Situation] In Wester Pencaotland A Square pedestal about 5 feet high surmounted by a round pillar about the same height on the top of which is a sun dial The origins of this is unknown in the locality, but is supposed to have been erected on the market place which was wont to be in the village |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 45Parish of Pencaitland
Form 136 Page
78 Manse
77 Cross
"In the village of Wester Pencaitland there is an Old Cross
the history of which is not Known. It may however (as frequently
happens in England) have marked the distinctions of a market-place
This idea is countenanced by a notice that was published in the
Edinburgh Gazette from Monday 21st till Thursday 24th
August 1699."
See Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1841
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