OS1/13/84/61
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL [parish, Crail] | School School School School |
Revd. [Reverend] William Merson Mr. James Webster Teacher James Inglis Esq. Mr. J. Bowman |
020 | [situation] In the village of Crail. The present structure was raised on the site of the former school, in 1852. Untill 1821 this was the grammar school endowed by Mr. David Bowman one of the prebendaries of the Collegiate Church. The Town Council of the Burgh being patrons of the school, pay £12 yearly, in place of the endowment of the prebendary, which by some means or other has been misapplied. In 1821 the heritors of the parish and town council agreed to erect the grammar school with a Parish School, with the Maximum salary to the Teacher the town council agreeing to continue the £12 yearly. The present teacher is Webster. He has the maximum salary and £12 from the Burgh funds, and school fees from scholars whose numbers are, on the Roll at present Boys, 38, girls 22; besides a free house and garden. The branches taught are the same as in the parish schools in general. |
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Parish of Crail Plan 20 B - Trace 7 - 61 [page no.][signed]James Ireland c/a [Civilian Assistant] 2nd July 1853
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