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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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WEST QUARRY (Limestone) | West Quarry (Limestone) West Quarry (Limestone) West Quarry (Limestone) West Quarry (Limestone) |
Mr Fogy Mr Stevens Mr J. May Mr D. Mercer |
038 | [situation] 15 Chains N.W. [Northwest] of Charlestown. A large limestone Quarry from which great quantities of Limestone are taken to several parts of the Kingdom both by Sea & Land. it is the property of the Earl of Elgin. |
THE GLEN QUARRY (Limestone) | The Glen Quarry The Glen Quarry The Glen Quarry The Glen Quarry |
Mr Fogy Mr Stevens Mr J. May Mr D. Mercer |
038 | [situation] 14 Chains N. [North] of Charlestown. A very large Limestone Quarry east of Charlestown, worked by The Earl of Elgin. |
THE GELLET ROCK | The Gellet Rock The Gellet Rock The Gellet Rock The Gellet Rock |
Mr Fogy Mr Stevens Mr J May Mr D Mercer |
038 | [situation] 10 Chains E. [East] of Charleston. An immense square rock of a considerable height. it is ascended by wooden ladders which are fixed on the North side. it is a portion of a Quarry which has been cut away - and is now used as an observatory |
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