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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ABBOTS HOUSE Abbots Hall
Abbots House
Abbots House
Abbots House
Abbots House
Mr Malcolm occupier
Rev [Reverend] P. Chalmers
Mr Kilgour
Provost Beveridge
Dr [Doctor] Henderson
035 [Situation] On the S. [South] side of Maygate Street
An old looking house two stories in height erected by Commendator Pitcairn commonly called Abbot Pitcairn. for his residence in Dunfermline - over the north door is the following inscription "Sen. Word. is. thrall. and. thocht. is. fre. Keip. Veill. thy. tonge. I. council. the." At present this house is in tolerably good repair and is in the occupation of a Gun Smith, and Mr Malcolm, Writer; It's appearance is remarkable. [Initialled] J.C

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For situation see Town Plan - http://maps.nls.uk/view/74415326

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