OS1/13/81/77
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN HOUSE [Earlsferry] | Town House Town House Town House |
Alexander Finlayson Grangehill Thomas Fenwick South Street Elie John Bennet Earlsferry Mr. Reddick Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Elie |
026 | A small stone building in good repair and surmounted by a low square tower on which is a short spire in the former there is a clock and bell it contains a Townhall for the meetings of Magistrates and Councillors. and a small wretched cell which forms the prison for criminals fortunately it is little if at all used Debtors when there are any are confined in the Townhall and sleep in a small room adjoining formerly the Town was governed by about 15 Councillors and a Treasurer. Since the late"Burgh act" no elections took place consequently no such authorities now exist On a stone in the side of the spire is the following "E F 1779" I cannot learn what it means. |
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77 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civil Assistant][Parish of] Kilconquhar Plan 26C Trace 4
[page signed] Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civil Assistant]
7th May 1853
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