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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOUR formerly Portus Gratiae [Burntisland | Harbour, Harbour, Harbour, Harbour, The Harbour anciently called Portus Gratiæ | Mr Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Davidson, Mr Walker Harbour Master, The Full Gazetteer, New Stat. Acct | 036 | A commodious shipping Harbour with a stone pier running nearly into its centre. The Harbour is dry at Low Water but at High Water Steamers and Brigs can get in or out. The chief trade is the export of Coals and Cattle, - There are certain Harbour dues collected from each vessel according to its Tonnage - these dues comprise part of the Burgh funds. Mr Walker the Harbour Master says......continued |
| HIGH STREET [Burntisland] | High Street | Name painted on corners, Mr Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Davidson | 036 | The principal street in the Town, extending Eastwards from Harbour Place and Young Place to East Port. - It contains the Post Office, Town Hall, U. P. Church and The Commercial Inn - The street is macadamized and the Foot ways for the most part paved |
| SHORE | Shore | Name painted on Wall, Mt Hutchison, Mr Speed, Mr Davidson | 036 | A street extending from Harbour Place to Forth Place. the East side is comprised of shops and cottages generally and the West side is bounded by the Harbour - The street is macadamized |
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[Header] Plan 36D Burntisland Parish 21[Additional Note pertaining to Authorities for spelling] This was a Roman Port according to Chalmers'
Transcriber's notes
21 Plan 36D Burntisland Parish[Note - Harbour] This was a Roman Port according to Chalmers
High Street - Entry in Situation column - Extending fr. the Harbour to the East Port
Shore - Entry in Situation column - At the W. side of the town of Burntisland
Harbour - Entry in Situation column - At the W. side of the town of Burntisland
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