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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of the TOLBOOTH | Site of Tollbooth Site of Tollbooth Site of Tollbooth |
Mr Lambert Mr Williams Mr Scotland Mr Morrison (Burgh Treasurer) |
035 | [Situation] At the Town House This Ancient building when on the ground is supposed on the authority of the given information) to have stood part facing Bruce Street. [KirKgate] Street & High Street and was approached from the KirKgate & Tower Burn (Bridge Street then not being built) [Two] flights of steps which leads to a common arch, having 4 Porches) on the basement floor. The building was removed in the year 1768 to maKe way for a new street. |
| Site of MILL PORT | Site of Millport Site of Millport Site of Millport Site of Millport |
Mr Scotland East Port street Mr Bonnar Builder Mr Smart New Row Mr Paton Wooers Alley) |
035 | [Situation] In Bruce st The site of a Gate at one of [the] ancient entrances to the town for the collection of [Tolls] It was not used for the purpose of defence for the town. Mr Smart & Mr Scotland (both aged persons) [recollect] the place being pointed out on the West side of the street were [where] [the?] gate formerly hung. |
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Transcriber's notes
For situations see Town Plan - http://maps.nls.uk/view/74415326Words lost in fold of page.
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