OS1/13/98/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEN FOUNDRY (Iron) | Leven Foundry (Iron) | Mr J Henderson Balgownie H Petre Esquire Kirkland Works |
025 | [Situation] In the town of Leven A foundry in the course of erection where the proprietors intend to carry on the manufacture of steam engines and almost all three description of machinery. Messieurs Henry Balfour & Co are the sole proprietors |
| LEVEN QUAY | Leven Quay Leven Quay |
Mr A Wilkie Westin Baronet Mr A Marshall Sun Inn |
025 | [Situation] South end of High Street A quay near the mouth of the River Leven quite too small for the present traffic. At spring tide the water rises to nearly 12 feet and at neap tides to 9 feet. Vessels of between 200 & 300 tons burden can enter it, it is both dangerous and difficult to enter from the shifting sands which lie around the entrance |
| POST OFFICE [Leven] | Post Office Post Office |
Mr J Matthew Postmaster Mr A Wilkie Western Bank |
025 | [Situation] In Bank Street The Leven Post Office is situate in Bank Street, there are two despatches and one delivery from it daily. Mr John Matthew is the present postmaster |
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