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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MANSE Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse
Revd. [Reverend] William Merson
James Inglis Esq.
Mr. J. Webster
Mr. J. Bowman
020 [Situation] In the village of Crail.
The present Manse is a large and Commodious house, Situated near the entrance to the Church. built near where the old Manse Stood, which was taken down in 1790. The old Manse was purchased in 1637 for 3300 MerKs, And was occupied by Rev. [Reverend] James Sharpe afterwards Archbishop of St. Andrews. The last remains of the old Manse were removed lately (1829) when improvements and Additions to the Manse were Made.
Attached to the Manse is a glebe of 4 Acres Scots, also a Small piece of ground Called the Vicar's garden, lying immediately behind the Manse.

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Parish of Crail Plan 20B Trace 7

[signed] James Ireland c/a [Civilian Assistant]
5 July 1853

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