OS1/13/29/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN HALL | Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall |
Mr F Deas, Provost Mr C Gullen, Town Clerk Mr F Howden, Factor |
016 | [Situation] In the town of Falkland A stone building having a Spire and clock in which the Town Authorities transact their local affairs the under part of it was formally used as a prison but is now partly occupied by a draper at present there are not any prisoners Confined it is situated on the South Side of High Street at the junction of Black Wynd "The town house, which is ornamented with a spire, was erected in 1802, and contains a hall in which the burgh courts and the meetings of the town-council are held, and two rooms for a prison, which, however are but seldom used except for this temporary purpose of a lock-up-house". Fullarton's Gazetteer. |
| BRUCE ARMS INN AND POST OFFICE [Falkland] | Bruce Arms Inn Bruce Arms Inn Bruce Arms Inn |
Mr F Reidie occupier Sign Board Mr F Deas |
016 | [Situation] In the town of Falkland A first rate Inn 3 Story high with Stabling attached occupied by Mr Andrew Reedie it is the principal Inn or Hotel in the Town. The Post Office duty is conducted in this Inn by the Occupier -- there are two deliveries and two despatches daily. |
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"The town house, which is ornamented with a Spire, was erected in 1802, and contains a hall in which the burgh courts and the meetings of the town-council are held, and two rooms for a prison, which, however, are but seldom used except for this temporary purpose of a lock-up-house".
Full [Fullerton's] Gazetteer
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