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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIERY BACK | Briary Back Briary Back Briery Bank Briery Bank |
Thomas Lee Esqr. Andrew Beaton Mr. Aitken Henry Shiells Esq. |
010 | [Situation] About 26 chains E.by.S. [east-by-south] from the Distillery. This name applies to a small part of a road that leads from the Gifford road to another road which crosses Waterloo Bridge. The hedges on the side of this road are mixed with brier bushes, hence its name. |
| GIFFORDGATE | Gifford Gate Gifford Gate Gifford Gate Giffordgate Giffordgate Giffordgait Gifford-gate |
Henry Sheills Esqr. - Lodge Street Haddington, J.A. Ingles Esqr. - Brewary Park Haddington, William Aitken - High Street Haddington, Sinclairs Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Millers Hist [Histpry] of Haddington New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer |
[Situation] Extends in a SE [south-east] direction from Town of Haddington. A small portion of the old road leading from Haddington to Gifford village, extending from the ford south of Nungate Bridge to its junction with the new road south of Jonesfield. |
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