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Arbroath and its environs
SHEET 46 11 No 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 & 25
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Arbroath, &. Forfar Railway -- 5
Almerieclose House -- 26
Abbey Lodge -- 41
Abbey Inn -- 41
Abbey Street -- 41
Abbey Pend -- 43
Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard -- 53
Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of) -- 54
Abbey House Formerly the Abbot's Ho. [House] -- 63
Abbey Path -- 63
Abbey Church (Chapel of Ease) -- 64
Abbey Bank -- 67
Brothock Water -- 5
Brechin Road -- 11
Baltic Works -- 18
Bog Lane -- 31
Brothock Street -- 65
Barngreen -- 34
Cairnie Hill -- 4
Cairniehill -- 4
Cairnie -- 5
Culloden -- 10
Cairnie T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 15
Cairnie Street -- 17
Cross Mill Wynd -- 31
Church Street -- 42
Dens of St. Vigeans -- 5
Dens Works -- 7
Dale Cottage Industrial School -- 9
Demmondale -- 11
Doig's Vennel -- 32
East Mill Wynd -- 19
Erin Works -- 23
Eastburn Mill -- 28
Eagle Inn -- 36
Eleemosynary Lands -- 49
East Abbey Street -- 64
Educational Institution -- 64
Forfar Road -- 3
Fisheracre -- 10
Fergus Street -- 20
Fergus Square -- 21
Guthriehill -- 12
Greens Mills -- 19
Guthrie Port -- 32
Guthrie Port Tavern -- 33
Gas Works -- 66
Horloge Hill -- 13
Hays Well -- 14
Helen Street -- 25
Hume Street Mill -- 28
High Street -- 43
Hume Street--30
Hamilton Green Street -- 33
Hays lane -- 34
Hope Mount -- 35
Hamilton Green -- 35
Hayshead -- 67
Jenny's Well -- 10
Inverbrothock School -- 18
Inch Mill -- 26
Inverbrothock Church -- 36
Inverbrothock Free Ch. [Church] -- 36
James Street -- 37
Keptie Hills -- 15
Lochlands -- 4
Lochlands Street -- 25
Lillies Wynd -- 31 |
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INDEX (Continued)
Names of Objects -- Page
Long Row -- 35
Manse -- 7
Manse (Free Church) -- 9
Montrose Road -- 11
Model Lodging House( For Females) -- 27
Millbank -- 28
Maule Street -- 37
Nether Ward Mill -- 18
North Port -- 33
Ogilvie Place -- 7 & 17
Old Toll House -- 12
Orchard Street -- 27
Old Scotch Independent Church -- 42
Rosebank -- 12
Russell Street -- 15
Rossie Street -- 20
Robert Street -- 27
Regality Tower -- 38
Remains of vestry (Suppd. [Supposed]) -- 58
Stobcross Lane -- 17
St. Marys Street -- 20
Stobcross Tavern -- 24
Stobcross -- 27
Smithy Croft -- 32
St. Thomas Tavern -- 42
Supposed Site of St. Michael's Chapel -- 45
Site of Almonry -- 47
Supposed Site of Abbey Gravd [Grave] Yard -- 53
St. Thomas's or Abbey Church (Ruins of) -- 54
Site of Abbey Wall -- 57
Supposed Site of Refectory -- 58
Supposed Site of Cloisters -- 58
Supposed Site of Dormitories -- 58
Supposed Site of Chapter House -- 58
Supposed Site of St. Catherine's Altar -- 58
Supposed Site of St. Mary's Altar -- 58
Site of High Altar -- 58
St. Thomas Street -- 63
Springfield Terrace -- 67
St. Mary's Church (Episcopal) -- 67
Townhead Tavern -- 34
Tower Bank House -- 37
Tower Nook Hotel -- 38
Union Street Mill -- 30
United Original Secession Church -- 30
Ward Mill Brick & Tile Works -- 6
Ward Mill (Disused) -- 6
Ward Mill Bleachfield -- 6
Ward Mill Road -- 8
West Mill Wynd -- 8
Ward Mill Hill -- 8
Ward Mill Calender Works -- 8
West Mill Wynd -- 19
Westburn Works -- 25
Willowby House -- 26
Wellgate -- 29
Wash House -- 53
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FORFAR ROAD [Arbroath] |
Forfar Road
Forfar Road
Forfar Road |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
046 |
[Situation] At the NW [North West] end of the town of the town.
A fine road in good repair extending from Arbroath to Forfar. This name is applied to it from the NW. [North West] end of Cairnie Street. |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46.11 No 17 Trace 4. |
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LOCHLANDS |
Lochlands
Lochlands
Lochlands
Lochlands
Lochlands |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright
Jarron's Plan of Arbroath
Plan of the town of Forfar |
046 |
[Situation] On the South Side of Forfar Road.
This name applies to a few cottage houses, situated about half a mile from Arbroath on the Forfar Road, they are the Property of Mr. Alexander Arith. |
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CAIRNIE HILL |
Cairnie Hill
Cairnie Hill
Cairnie Hill |
Mr. William H Corsar, Cairnie Hill
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters |
046 |
[Situation] On the north side of Forfar Road.
This name applies to a small knoll situated near to Cairnie Toll and north of the Forfar Road. |
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CAIRNIEHILL |
Cairniehill
Cairniehill
Cairniehill |
Mr. William H. Corsar
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters |
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[Situation] On the north side of Forfar Road.
A fine house situated close to Cairnie Hill from which it takes the name. It is the Property of and occupied by Mr. William H. Corsar. |
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CAIRNIE |
Cairnie
Cairnie
Cairnie |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] At the northern end of the town.
A small arable Farm situated a short distance north of the Forfar Road. It is tenanted by Mr. James Sammond and is the Property of Sir John Ogilvie. |
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ARBROATH AND FORFAR RAILWAY |
Scottish North Eastern Railway
Scottish North Eastern Railway
Scottish North Eastern Railway
Scottish North-Eastern Railway
Arbroath & Forfar Railway
Arbroath & Forfar Railway
Arbroath & Forfar Railway |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright
Murray's Time Tables
Plan of Arbroath - 1842
Mr. Walker Town Clerk's Office
Mr. Allen Station master |
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[Situation] Passing Northward from the north end of the town.
A fine line of railway extending from Arbroath to Aberdeen. There is considerable Traffic on this line. Note. The portion of this line from Arbroath to Guthrie junction is held on lease by Scottish North Eastern Railway Company. |
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BROTHOCK WATER |
Brothock Water
Brothock Water
Brothock Water
Brothock Water |
Mr. Phillip, Writer, Marketgate
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright
Jarron's Plan of Arbroath |
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[Situation] Passing in a north and south direction through the town.
A small stream which takes its rise near Leys Mill Quarries, and empties itself into the sea at Arbroath. It is from this stream the Town of Arbroath obtains its name. |
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DENS OF ST. VIGEANS |
Dens of St. Vigeans |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46 - 11 - No10 - Traces 4.5.
Arbroath & Forfar Railway [note]
I have consulted with Mr. Allen
Station master and Mr.
Walker Town Clerk's
Office who read to me
the Act of Parliament and
all agree that it is the Arbroath and
Forfar Railway (signed)
James Clegg- Sr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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WARD MILL BRICK AND TILE WORKS |
Ward Mill Brick & Tile Works
Ward Mill Brick & Tile Works
Ward Mill Brick & Tile Works
Ward Mill Brick and Tile Works |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
046 |
[Situation] On the east side of Brothock Water.
These Works which are situated a short distance North of Ward Mill occupy the space once occupied by Ward Mill Hill, they are the Property of William Fullerton Lindsay Carnagie Esq. |
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WARD MILL (Disused) |
Ward Mill
Ward Mill
Ward Mill |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] At the north end of Ward Mill Road
This Mill which is entirely out of repair is situated at the junction of Ward Mill Road & West Mill Wynd it is the Property of the Town of Arbroath. It has been long in a dilapidated state & is now disused |
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WARD MILL BLEACHFIELD |
Ward Mill Bleachfield
Ward Mill Bleachfield
Ward Mill Bleachfield |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
046 |
[Situation] On the east side of Brothock Water
An extensive Bleachfield situated West of Ward Mill. It is the Property of Messrs. Webster, Salmond & Co. [Company] Flax & Tow yarns, only, are bleached here |
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MANSE [Inverbrothock Church, Arbroath] |
Inverbrothock Manse
Inverbrothock Manse
Inverbrothock Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law, Inverbrothock Manse
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
046 |
[Situation] At the north end of Ogilvie Place
A neat dwelling house situated at the northern extremity of Ogilvie Place Occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] James Law Minister of Inverbrothock Church |
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OGILVIE PLACE [Arbroath] |
Ogilvie Place
Ogilvie Place
Ogilvie Place |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters, Ward Mill Bleachfield
Mr. John Wright, Ward Mill Bleachfield |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern end of the town
A street extending north & south from Inverbrothock Manse to Cairnie Street. |
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DENS WORKS (Sail Canvas &c) [Arbroath] |
Dens Works
Dens Works
Dens Works |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
046 |
[Situation] At the South end of Dens of St. Vigeans
These works which are of small extent, are situated, on the east side of the Scottish North Eastern Railway, a short distance North of Guthrie Port. They are under the Trustees of Mr. Anderson. Sail Cloth and other coarse fabrics are manufactured here |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46.11 No - 18 Trace 5
Manse [note]
Manse only to be written on Plan
as usual in such cases.
Dens Works [note]
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WARD MILL ROAD [Arbroath] |
Ward Mill Road
Ward Mill Road
Ward Mill Road |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] In the northern end of the town
A road extending north & south from Ward Mill to Smithy Croft. |
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WEST MILL WYND [Arbroath] |
West Mill Wynd
West Mill Wynd
West Mill Wynd |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] In the northern end of the town
A narrow street extending north & south from Ward Mill to Guthrie Port |
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WARD MILL HILL |
Ward Mill Hill
Ward Mill Hill
ward Mill Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] A few chains east of the Dens of St. Vigeans
A very small portion of this hill now remains The greater part of it having been driven away for ballast. The Ward Mill Brick Works now occupy its place, and it is likely the small[portion which remains will soon be removed. |
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WARD MILL CALENDER WORKS |
Ward Mill Calender Works
Ward Mill Calender Works
Ward Mill Calender Works |
Revd. [Reverend] James Law
Mr. Alexander Peters
Mr. John Wright |
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[Situation] At the north end of West Mill Wynd.
These Works are situated at the northern extremity of West Mile Wynd. They are at present under Trustees. |
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DALE COTTAGE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL |
Dale Cottage Industrial School
Dale Cottage Industrial School |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Crighton
Mr. R Irvine Dale Cottage |
046 |
[Situation] On the west side of Brechin Road
A School House Situated in the Lands of Demmondale on the North Side of the Brechin Road & adjacent to Free Inverbrothock Manse. This House was built in 1840 at the expense of Miss Rowland for the education of destitute children. |
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MANSE [F.C. [Free Church], Arbroath] |
Free Inverbrothock Manse
Free Inverbrothock Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Crighton
Mr. R. Irvine |
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[Situation] On the west side of Brechin Road.
An Isolated House situated on the Lands of Demmondale and on the north side of the Brechin Road and adjacent to Dale Cottage Industrial School. This House is the Property of the Free Church & is occupied by the Revd. Mr. Crighton. |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46 - 11 - 19 Trace 1
Manse [note]
Manse (Free Church) is sufficient to be
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FISHERACRE |
Fisher Acre
Fisher Acre
Fisher Acre
Fisheracre
Fisheracre
Fisheracre |
Mr. William Glen Fisher Acre
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842
Title Deeds &c.
John McDonald Town Clerk
David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Along the eastern side of the south end of Montrose Road
A row of Houses situated at the Northern extremity of the Town of Arbroath extending about eight chains north from Barngreen. Along the eastern side of Montrose Road |
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CULLODEN |
Culloden
Culloden
Culloden |
Mr William Glen
Mr. R Irvine
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] On the east side of Montrose Road
A Farm House situated about one mile North of the Town of Arbroath & adjoining the East Side of the Montrose Road. Proprietor Captain John Carnagie Occupier Mrs. Weir. |
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JENNY'S WELL |
Jenny's Well
Jenny's Well |
Mr. William Glen
Mr. J. Glen |
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[Situation] On the east side of Montrose Road
A Well situated at the North end of Fisher Acre & Immediately adjoining the South Side of Montrose Road |
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BRECHIN ROAD [Arbroath] |
Brechin Road
Brechin Road
Brechin Road |
Mr. William Glen
Mr R Irvine
Iron Plate on Corner of House |
046 |
[Situation] At north end of the town
A Road extending in a Northern direction from Barn Green to Demmondale |
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MONTROSE ROAD [Arbroath] |
Montrose Road
Montrose Road |
John Macdonald, Town Clerk
David Miller, Writer |
046 |
[Situation] At the north end of the town
This name is applied to that portion of the Montrose road, extending from the old Toll House to Culloden. |
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DEMMONDALE |
Damindale
Damindale
Damindale
Demmondale
Demmondale
Demmondale
Demmondale |
Revd. Mr. Crighton
Mr. R Irvine
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842
Property Documents (Title Deeds &c)
John McDonald Town Clerk
David Miller, Writer
Estate Map |
046 |
[Situation] On the west side of Brechin Road
A a few house situated about one Mile North of the Town of Arbroath & adjacent to the North side of the Brechin Road |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46 - 11 - 19 Trace 1 & 3
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GUTHRIEHILL |
Guthrie Hill
Guthrie Hill
Guthrie Hill
Guthriehill
Guthriehill
Guthriehill |
Mr. William Glen
Mr. R. Irvine
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842
Title Deeds &c.
John McDonald Town Clerk
David Miller, Writer |
046 |
[Situation] At the northern end of the town
A narrow Lane extending from Ward Mill Road to the top of Rosebank. |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank |
Mr. William Glen
Mr. R Irvine
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842
Title Deeds &c.
John McDonald Town Clerk |
046 |
[Situation] At the northern end of the town
A narrow Street extending from Bog Lane to the east end of Guthrie Hill. |
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OLD TOLL HOUSE [Barngreen, Arbroath] |
Old Toll House
Old Toll House |
John Alexander Barngreen
William Cowie Doig's Vennel |
046 |
[Situation] At the north end of Barngreen
This name applies to a cottage at the junction of the Montrose and Brechin Road It was formerly a Toll House |
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HOROLOGE HILL |
Horologe Hill
Horologe Hill |
David Millar, Writer, Arbroath
A. Brown, Surveyor, Arbroath |
046 |
[Situation] Near the NE [North East] end of the town.
A small arable eminence at the north end of the town of Arbroath. |
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HAYS WELL |
Hays Well
Hays Well
Hays Well |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hislop
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
046 |
[Situation] Near the NE [North East] end of the town.
A Well situated on the Farm of Hays about 1/4 of a mile north East of the ruins of Arbroath Abbey & about the same distance South of Culloden Farm House. This Well was formerly the fountain that supplied the Abbey with water it afterwards fell into a dilapidated state until 1841 in which year it was rebuilt by public subscription & is now in general use |
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CAIRNIE T.P. [Turn Pike] |
Cairnie Toll
Cairnie Toll |
Mr. William Finlay
Mr. A. Anderson |
046 |
[Situation] At the NW [North West] end of the town
A Toll House situated on the Forfar Road & at the North West extremity of the Town of Arbroath. |
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RUSSELL STREET [Arbroath] |
Russell Street
Russell Street |
Mr. William Finlay
Mr. A. Anderson |
046 |
[Situation] At the NW [North West] end of the town
A Street extending from Cairnie Street to the end of Rossie Street. |
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KEPTIE HILLS |
Keptie Hills
Keptie Hills
Keptie Hills |
Mr. William Finlay
Mr. A. Anderson
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
046 |
[Situation] Near the NW [North West] end of the town
Two small hills extending North & South & situated on the West side of the Town of Arbroath
The other hill is on 46.15.2 & 7 |
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CAIRNIE STREET [Arbroath] |
Cairnie Street
Cairnie Street
Cairnie Street |
D. William Ogilvie
Alexander Burns
Wood's Plan of Arbroath |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town
This Street is a continuation of Guthrie Port, commencing at the Bridge over the Scottish North Eastern railway and terminating at the Forfar Road |
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OGILVIE PLACE [Arbroath] |
Ogilvie Place
Ogilvie Place
Ogilvie Place |
D. William Ogilvie
Alexander Burns
Wood's Plan of Arbroath |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town
Commencing nearly at the junction of Stobcross & Cairnie Street & running in a Northerly direction paralell to the Scottish North Eastern Railway |
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STOBCROSS LANE [Arbroath] |
Stobcross Lane
Stobcross Lane
Stobcross Lane |
William Salmond
Alexander Boath
Wood's Plan of Arbroath |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
This lane commences at Guthrie Port, going in a Westerly direction & terminates at the Scottish North Eastern Railway. |
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INVERBROTHOCK SCHOOL |
Inverbrothock School
Inverbrothock School
Inverbrothwick School |
A. Burns
Rev. [Reverend] James Low
Wood's Plan |
046 |
[Situation] On the east side of Ogilvie Place
This School is situated on the East Side of Ogilvie Place, a little to the North of Cairnie Street, it is a Parish School in connection with, Inverbrothock Church |
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BALTIC WORKS (Flax & Tow, Spinning & Weaving) |
Baltic Works
Baltic Works |
A. Lowson
William Keith |
046 |
[Situation] On the east side of the Arbroath and Forfar Railway
These works are Situated directly west of Green's Mills & Brothock Water, & engaged in the manufacture of Canvas sail Sacking &c &c. Also Flax & Tow, spinning. |
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NETHER WARD MILL (Flax & Hemp, Spinning & Weaving) |
Nether Ward Mill
Nether Ward Mill |
A. Salmond
James Edmondstone |
046 |
[Situation] East side of the Arbroath and Forfar Railway
This Mill is situated to the North of Guthrie Port, & extends to Green's Mills, & Baltic Works, engaged in the manufacture of Flax & Hemp, spinning, and weaving of Sail canvas, & sacking. |
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WEST MILL WYND [Arbroath] |
West Mill Wynd
West Mill Wynd |
A. Lowson
W. Salmond |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town
This is a Street extending from Guthrie Port to Ward Mill Road, east of Nether Ward Mill & Green's Mills. |
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EAST MILL WYND [Arbroath] |
East Mill Wynd
East Mill Wynd |
A. Lowson
W. Salmond |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
This is a Street extending from Guthrie Port to Ward Mill Road East of West Mill Wynd |
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GREENS MILLS (Flax, Hemp &c, Spinning) |
Greens Mills
Greens Mills |
A. Lowson
William Keith |
046 |
[Situation] On the east side of Brothock Water
These Mills are situated North of Nether Ward Mill & West of West Mill Wynd engaged in Flax, Tow Hemp, & Jute spinning. |
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FERGUS STREET [Arbroath] |
Fergus Street
Fergus Street |
James Robertson
J. Nicol |
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[Situation] In the N. [North] western portion of the town.
This is a Street extending in a South-Westerly direction from Cairnie Street to Fergus Square |
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ROSSIE STREET [Arbroath] |
Rossie Street Rossie Street
Rossie Street |
James Robertson
J. Nicol
Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the town.
This Street commences in Lochlands Street & runs in a North Westerly direction parallel to Cairnie Street. |
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ST. MARY'S STREET [Arbroath] |
St. Mary's Street
St. Mary's Street
Mary Street |
James Robertson
Name on Corner
Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] In the N. [North] western portion of the town.
This Street commences at the junction of Rossie Street with Lochlands Street & extends in a Southerly direction to Keptie Street. |
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FERGUS SQUARE [Arbroath] |
Fergus Square
Fergus Square
Fergus Square |
Street Name Plates
Mr. Allen Stationmaster
J.A. Anderson Esqr. Keptie Street |
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[Situation] In the N [North] Western portion of the town.
This name applies to a short street extending westwards from Lochlands Street to the south end of Fergus Street. |
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ERIN WORKS (Sail, Canvas, Hessians &c) |
Erin Works
Erin Works |
D. Bennett
William Keith |
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[Situation] On the western side of West Mill Wynd.
These works are situated directly South of Wardmill Calendering Works, near the North end of West Mill Wynd & are employed in the manufacture [of] Sail Cloth Hessians, Sheeting &c. |
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STOBCROSS TAVERN [Arbroath] |
Stobcross Tavern
Stobcross Tavern |
Robert Gibb Occupant
Sign. |
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[Situation] On the South side of Stobcross Lane.
A small public house at the west end of Guthrie Port. |
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HELEN STREET [Arbroath] |
Helen Street
Helen Street
Helen Street |
D. Fraser
Thomas Milne
Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the parish.
This Street commences at the junction of Stobcross & Lochlands Street extending in a Southerly direction to Keptie Street. |
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LOCHLANDS STREET [Arbroath] |
Lochlands Street
Lochlands Street
Lochlands Street |
James Robertson
Name on Corner
Plan of Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the parish.
This is a continuation of Stobcross & runs in a South Westerly direction to Keptie Street. |
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WESTBURN WORKS (Flax, Hemp &c, Spinning & Weaving) |
Westburn Works
Westburn Works |
D. Fraser
W. Fraser |
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[Situation] On the west side of Brothock Water.
These works are situated on the East Side of Stobcross & extend to the West Side of Orchard Street, and are employed in Flax, Hemp, & Tow spinning Sail cloth &. sacking weaving |
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WILLOWBY HOUSE |
Willowby House
Willowby House
Willowby House |
Thomas Milne
D. Fraser
Robert Milne Esqr. Proprietor |
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[Situation] On the South Side of Wellgate
This house is situated on the East side of Helen Street, it is occupied by Mr. Thomas Milne. |
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ALMERIECLOSE HOUSE |
Almerieclose House
Almerieclose House |
Dr. [Doctor] Arrott
A. Salmond |
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[Situation] A few chains South of Guthrie Street.
This is situated a short distance South from Guthrie Port, & is the residence of Dr. [Doctor] Arrott. |
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INCH MILL (Flax & Jute, Spinning & Weaving) |
Inch Mill
Inch Mill |
J. Findlay
Dr. [Doctor] Arrott |
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[Situation] On the east side of the Brothock Water.
This Mill is situated on the East of Brothock Water & Westburn Works, & is employed in Flax, &, Jute spinning and sail cloth & sacking weaving. |
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STOBCROSS |
Stobcross
Stobcross |
D. Fraser
Thomas Milne |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
This is a continuation of Lochlands Street, extending to Cairnie St. |
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ORCHARD STREET [Arbroath] |
Orchard Street
Orchard Street |
W. Lumgair
Name on Corner |
046 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
This Street commences at Stobcross Lane & runs in a Southerly direction to Catherine Street. |
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ROBERT STREET [Arbroath] |
Robert Street
Robert Street |
James Barnett
Name on Corner |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
This Street commences at the Wellgate & runs in a Southerly direction, parallel to Helen Street as far as the goods Station of the Dundee and Arbroath Railway |
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MODEL LODGING HOUSE (For Females) |
Model Lodging House (For Females) |
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EASTBURN MILL (Flour) |
East Burn Flour Mill
Eastburn Mill (Corn)
Eastburn Mill (Corn) |
A Ducatt
J Gordon
William Ducat, Proprietor
Charles Findlay, Catherine Street |
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[Situation] At the S E. [ South East] end of Inch Mill
This is situated on the North side of Hume St. Mill, & East of Inch Mill. It is a Flour Mill. |
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MILLBANK |
Mill Bank
Millbank
Millbank
Millbank |
William Corsar
J. Small
Charles Findlay
Property Documents
Mr. Walker High Street |
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[Situation] On the north side of Hume Street.
This house is situated on the north side of Hume St. & East of Hume St. Mill |
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HUME STREET MILL (Flax Spinning) |
Hume St. Mill
Hume St. Mill |
J. Findlay
Charles Smith |
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[Situation] On the north side of Hume Street
This Mill is situated on the North side of Hume Street & East of Brothock Water, employed in Flax & Tow spinning |
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Hume Street Mill [note]
Tow being the refuse of Flax
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WELLGATE |
Wellgate
Wellgate
Wellgate |
W. Fraser
D. Fraser
W. Lawson |
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[Situation] Extends from Helen Street to Orchard Street
This Street commences at the junction of Stobcross & Helen Street & extends to Orchard Street. |
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UNION STREET MILL (Flax Spinning) [Arbroath] |
Union St. Mill |
W. Lumgair
Charles Smith |
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[Situation] On the east side of Orchard Street
This Mill is situated on the north side of Hume Street & East side of Orchard St, & is employed in Spinning Flax & Tow yarns. |
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HUME STREET [Arbroath] |
Hume Street |
J Findlay
W. Lumgair |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the town
This is a continuation of James Street & extends in a Westerly direction to Orchard Street |
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UNITED ORIGINAL SECESSION CHURCH [Arbroath] |
Original Secession Church
United Original Secession Church
United Original Secession Church
United Original Secessions Church
United Original Secession Church |
John Ferrier
David Beattie
Clerical Almanac
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Allen Hill Street
Mr. John Littlejohn Church officer
Mr. John Ferrier Cairnie Street |
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[Situation] On the south side of Hume Street.
This Church is Situated at the Corner of Maule Street & Hume Street, it is seated for 450, there is no minister connected with it, the services are conducted by the elders. |
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46.11 No. 23 Trace 6.
Union Street Mill [note]
See note in a foregoing page on
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BOG LANE |
Bog Lane
Bog Lane
Bog Lane |
Street Name plates at Corners
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
A Street extending from the Junction of Lillies Wynd, Cross Mill Wynd, Ward Mill Road, and Smithy Croft, in a N.E. [North East] direction to the North end of Barngreen, at the commencement of the Brechin Road. |
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CROSS MILL WYND [Arbroath] |
Cross Mill Wynd
Cross Mill Wynd
Cross Mill Wynd |
Street Name plates at Corners
Revd. [Reverend] J. Low
Mr. David Miller |
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[Situation] In the northern portion of the town.
A Street commencing at the Junction of West Mill Road, Bog Lane, Smithy Croft, Lillies Wynd, and extending Westwards to Greens Mills. |
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LILLIES WYND [Arbroath] |
Lillies Wynd
Lillies Wynd
Lillies Wynd |
Name plates at Corners
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mr. David Miller |
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[Situation] Leads from Guthrie Port to Cross Mill Wynd Ward Mill Road Bog Lane and Smithy Croft
A Street extending from Guthrie Port Northwards to Junction of the Streets Cross Mill Wynd, Ward Mill Road, Bog Lane, and Smithy Croft. |
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GUTHRIE PORT [Arbroath] |
Guthrie Port
Guthrie Port
Guthrie Port
Guthrie Port |
Name plates on Street corners
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mr J. Anderson, Writer
Mr David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Extending from High Street to Cairnie Street
This is the principal thoroughfare through the Town, and is a Continuation of the High Street from Hamilton Green Westwards to the Bridge over The Scottish North Eastern Railway; its Continuation thence is called Cairnie Street. |
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DOIG'S VENNEL [Arbroath] |
Doig's Vennel
Doig's Vennel
Doig's Vennel |
Name plates at the corners
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. D Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Leading from Bog Lane to Barngreen
A Narrow Crocked Lane extending from the Bog Lane to Barngreen |
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SMITHY CROFT |
Smithy Croft
Smithy Croft
Smithy Croft |
Name plates at Corners of Street
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Leading from Lillies Wynd, &c, to the junction of North Port and Barngreen.
A Street from the North end of Lillies Wynd, eastwards to the Junction of Barngreen and North Port. |
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NORTH PORT [Arbroath] |
North Port
North Port
North Port
North Port |
Name plates at Corners of Street
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. D. Miller |
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[Situation] Extends from Hamilton Green Street to Barngreen
A short street extending from Barngreen - of which it is a Continuation, - in a Southern direction to Hamilton Green Street |
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HAMILTON GREEN STREET [Arbroath] |
Hamilton Green Street
Hamilton Green Street
Hamilton Green Street |
Nameplates at Corners of Street
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Extends from Hamilton Green to North Port
This short street is a Continuation of the North Port Southwards to the place Called Hamilton Green. |
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GUTHRIE PORT TAVERN [Arbroath] |
Guthrie Port Tavern
Guthrie Port Tavern
Guthrie Port Tavern |
Sign Board
C. Taylor
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law |
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[Situation] On the north side of Guthrie Port and west side Lillies Wynd
A Small Tavern or Public House at the Junction of Lillies Wynd with Guthrie Port. It is occupied by Mr. C. Taylor |
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TOWNHEAD TAVERN [Arbroath] |
Townhead Tavern
Townhead Tavern
Townhead Tavern |
Sign Board
W. Doig
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law |
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[Situation] On the east side of Barngreen
A Small Tavern or Public House at the east side of Barn Green Occupied by William Doig |
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BARNGREEN |
Barn Green
Barn Green
Barngreen
Barngreen
Barngreen |
Name plates at Corners of street
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Title Deeds &c.
John Macdonald, Town Clerk
David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] In the NE. [North East] part of the town
This street is the Continuation of
Hamilton Green Street & North Port
Northwards to the Junction of Bog Lane the Brechin Road & Montrose Road. |
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HAYS LANE |
Hays Lane
Hays Lane
Hays Lane |
Name plate at Corner of Street
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. David Miller |
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[Situation] In the N.E. [North East] corner of town
A short lane extending from the North End of Barn Green Eastwards to a few Cottages & terminates at some arable fields. There is another portion of this lane constructed southwards from Brothock Street. |
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HOPE MOUNT |
Hope Mount
Hope Mount
Hope Mount |
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Between Hamilton Street and Guthrie Port
A neat dwelling house with a small portion of ground attached, situated at the East side of Hamilton Green It is the Property of Mr. Andrew Lyall and is at present unoccupied. |
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LONG ROW |
Long Row
Long Row
Long Row
Long Row |
Name Plate at the Corner
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. D. Miller
Plan Arbroath 1842 |
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[Situation] South side of Guthrie Port
A short lane opening Southwards from Guthrie Port, having Cottages on each side. |
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HAMILTON GREEN |
Hamilton Green
Hamilton Green
Hamilton Green
Hamilton Green |
Name Plates at Corners
Plan of Arbroath 1842
MR. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. D. Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] On the NW [North West] side of the Ruins of the Abbey
An open space at the Junction of the High Street with Guthrie Port, at the NW. [North West] side of the Old Abbey, and extending to Hamilton Green Street.
There is a group of houses in the Centre of this green, or space. |
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EAGLE INN [Arbroath] |
Eagle Inn
Eagle Inn
Eagle Inn |
Sign Board
Hugh McTaggart
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law |
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[Situation] On the western side of Guthrie Port.
A Small Inn at the west side of Guthrie Port, near the Long Row, the property of, & occupied by Mr. Hugh McTaggart |
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INVERBROTHOCK CHURCH |
Inverbrothock Church
Inverbrothock Church
Inverbrothock Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] On the northern side of James Street
A plain square Building erected in the year 1828 Situated at the Junction of James Street with Hume Street and Maule Street. It is seated for 1240 Persons; the Minister is the Revd. [Reverend] J. Law. It is a Parish Church: its Minister & Elders having all the rights & privileges of a Parish Minister &c It is the Church of a Quoad-sacra parish under what is called Lord Aberdeen's Act. |
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INVERBROTHOCK FREE CHURCH |
Free Inverbrothock Church
Free Inverbrothock Church
Free Inverbrothock Church |
Mr. David Miller, Writer
Mr. Charles Wilson, High Street
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Crichton |
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[Situation] On the south side of James Street
A neat Church situated in James Street with Vestry & Free Church School attached; it was erected in 1843 and is seated for 824 persons. The Minister is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Crichton. |
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Inverbrothock Church [note]
This Church and parish (Quoad Sacra) like that of a Quoad Civilia parish and its
Church, has its own district Kirksession parochial records & Elders. Its minister
and ruling Elder are eligible to sit as members of the General Assembly. It is
no way under the Controul or subordinate to any other Church or minister. The
minister's Stipends arise from feus in the Quoad Sacra parish
Inverbrothock Free Church [note]
The name of this Free Church is written here after the mode
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JAMES STREET [Arbroath] |
James Street
James Street
James Street |
Name plates at Corners of Street
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mr. D. Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] Leads from High Street to junction of Maule Street and Hume Street
A Street leading from the North end of the High Street in a Westerly direction to the Junction of Maule Street with Hume Street; its continuation thence is called Hume Street. |
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TOWER BANK HOUSE |
Tower Bank House
Tower Bank House |
Mr. John Suttie, Occupier
Mr. D. Miller |
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[Situation] North side of James Street
A neat dwellinghouse with garden and grounds attached situated near the Junction of James Street with the High Street and Guthrie Port. It is the Residence of Messrs. Smith & Suttie and is sometimes called "Tower Bank House of Almerieclose" |
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MAULE STREET [Arbroath] |
Maule Street
Maule Street
Maule Street |
Name Plates at Corners
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. D. Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] From the west end of James Street to Gravesend
This is the Continuation, Northwards, of the street called Gravesend from the Junction of Panmure Street with Lordburn to Inverbrothock Church |
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TOWER NOOK HOTEL [Arbroath] |
Tower Nook Hotel
Tower Nook Hotel
Tower Nook Hotel |
Sign Board
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. D. Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] On the west side of High Street
A Second Class Hotel situated on the West side of the High Street, [near] its northern end; it takes its name from the old Tower of the Abbey. It is occupied by Mrs Herald. |
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REGALITY TOWER |
Regality Tower
Regality Tower
Regality Tower |
Mr. David Miller
Mr. J. Anderson
History of Arbroath |
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[Situation] On the east side of High Street.
This is the Old Tower of the Abbey of Aberbrothock, and is supposed to have been used as a prison, Keep, or place of Confinement when the Abbey flourished. It is still in tolerable preservation and is popularly known by the name of " Tower Nook" |
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Regality Tower [note]
"At the north-west corner and close upon the High Street of the burgh of Arbroath stands a large
tower twenty-four feet square and about 70 feet high. This was in the days of its feudal and ecclesiastical
supremacy, the dungeon or Keep of the Abbey and the prison of its lordship or regality. It is now better
known by the colloquial appellation of the "Tower Nook". The walls are of great strength and thickness and
are supported by large buttresses at the corners. Within are two vaults, to which ingress had been gained
by trap or folding doors through the roof. The door now cut in at the base of the tower is of modern
date. Over the vaults there are two light apartments. In connection with the Regality Prison and on the
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east still stands the back wall of a large apartment which from its vicinity might probably have
formed the Court house or judgement hall of the regality."
Acct. [Account] of Abbey of Aberbrothock
By John Bremnar 1842
Connected with and adjoining the Regality Tower on its east, is the back wall of a building which
on examination at the south side, will be found to be an extension of the dungeon and prison accommo-
dations of the Regality. The Regality Court was presided over by a layman appointed by the religious
who had the power of "pit and gallows" i.e. to Condemn to a dungeon or hang on a gallows such
persons as were arraigned before him or to mitigate to such punishments as the crime merited
or caprice suggested.
Adjoining this and entering from the north is the grand entrance or great gateway which led into
the Abbey grounds. It was an arched passage sixty-four feet long, with gothic doors communicating with
other sides of the building. The vaulting was divided into four bays with diagonal and intersecting groins
springing from the walls and forming what is called a quadripartite roof. It is now called the "Abbey
Pend ". The present portal is sixteen feet high and eighteen feet wide but these dimensions were con-
tracted during the Supremacy of Cardinal Beaton to eleven feet high and 9 1/2 in width by clustering
shafts and corresponding mouldings. These contractions together with the fine groined
vaulting were removed about the year 1800 by order of the magistrates of Arbroath, in order to open
up a wider thoroughfare to the Streets formed in the Abbey garden, over which they acquired a feudal right.
Account of Abbey of Aberbrothock
By John Bremnar 1842 page 7 & 8
Over the portal is a square-headed window divided into two lights by a vertical mullion with
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a circular opening under a label and equilateral dripstone or hood-moulding springing from corbel
masks and on each side are two foiled niches for statuary and a range of mossy dentulated projections
the whole surmounted by an embattled parapet capping, evidently of a period subsequent to the original
building. The large apartment which was over the archway might from its size and vicinity possibly
have been the Court house of the Regality. The grand entrance was secured by a great oak door
hung near the centre of the passage and an iron portcullis at the portal which could be
drawn up or let down at pleasure, and this formed in those days an almost insuperable barrier
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ABBEY LODGE |
Abbey Lodge
Abbey Lodge
Abbey Lodge
Abbey Lodge |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
Mr. J. Muir, Occupier
Mr. David Miller, Writer
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer |
046 |
[Situation] Between Abbey Street, &. High Street
A Commodious dwelling house Situated between Abbey Street and the High Street, adjoining the Old Abbey. It is the Property of Mr. J Macdonald, Town Clerk, and the Residence of Mr. James Muir |
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ABBEY INN [Arbroath] |
Abbey Inn
Abbey Inn
Abbey Inn |
Sign Board
D. Renny
Mr. David Miller |
046 |
[Situation] On the west side of Abbey Street
An Inn Situated between the High Street and Abbey Street a short distance South from Abbey Lodge. It is occupied by D. Renny. |
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ABBEY STREET [Arbroath] |
Abbey Street
Abbey Street
Abbey Street
Abbey Street |
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Street name plates
Mr. David Miller, Writer
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer |
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[Situation] Leads from Abbey Path to Abbey Pend and Hamilton Green
A Short Street extending from the Street called Abbey Path to Hamilton Green passing through a part of the Old Abbey of Aberbrothock, which is called Abbey Pend |
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OLD SCOTCH INDEPENDENTS CHURCH [Arbroath] |
Old Scotch Independents Church |
Mr. John Scott Elder
Mr. James Hovell Elder |
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[Situation] South side of Church Street
A Small Church situated on the South side of Church Street, erected in 1783 by the Glassites; it now belongs to the Old Scotch Independents. There is no regularly appointed Minister: the elders and others performing the Services. It is seated for 300 persons, and is in good Repair. |
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Church Street
Church Street
Church Street |
Street Name Plates
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[Situation] Leading westward from High Street
A Street leading Westwards from the High Street to the Old Scotch Independents Church and the several Cottages in the street |
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ST THOMAS TAVERN [Arbroath] |
St. Thomas Tavern
St. Thomas Tavern
St. Thomas Tavern |
Sign Board
G. Niven
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[Situation] SW. [South Western] corner of Hamilton Green. A small Tavern or Public House situated in Hamilton Green and Occupied by G. Niven |
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ABBEY PEND |
Abbey Pend
Abbey Pend |
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Mr. Miller Writer Arbroath |
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[Situation] North End of Abbey Street
This name applies to a short passage through a part of the ruins of the Old Abbey which was originally arched all over but now has an open gateway at each end of it consisting of wide and lofty Gothic arches. The name is still well known and constitutes the north end of Abbey Street. |
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HIGH STREET [Arbroath] |
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Mr. Bremnar Printer
Mr. Miller Writer
Corner Tickets |
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[Situation] Leads through the principal part of the town
A long street which is the principal thoroughfare through the town extending from Guthrie Port and Hamilton Green to the Shore. |
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[Marginal Note]
This acct. [account] was
Communicated
by Mr. Miller
Writer Arbroath
The origin of the name Eleemosynary descrip-
tive of the Ground on the Westside of the
High Street, from Lordburn to Tower Nook
is very apparent. In old dictionaries the tech-
nical term "Eleemosynary" is defined as
"a place in a monastery where the common alms
were laid up; also the almoner's office, to which
peculiar rents were allowed." The same term
when contracted or corrupted into Almonry or
Aumry, is defined as "the office or lodgings of the
almoner; also the place where the alms are given."
Spelman, as already quoted, says that every mon-
astery had such an aumry. As a very large
part of the revenues of the Abbey of Arbroath
were regularly distributed in the shape of alms
to the poor and to strangers, this spot of ground
was accordingly occupied by the Almoner's house
and offices, and by the warehouses where these alms were sup-
plied. Old records mention
Almonshouse Hall the Almonshouse
as being in the immediate vicinity of the Abbey
The Almonry or Aumry of the Abbey is believed to
have been situated where the house of Mr Suttie
wine merchant now stands. The Aumry had a
Court or Close into which those who
expected alms were congregated; and hence arose
the popular term Aumry Close or Almerie Closs
a name which would be familiar to all the needy
frequenters of the almoner's establishment. There
are similar instances of almoner's premises
bearing
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[Marginal Note]
This acct. [account] was
Communicated
by Mr. Miller
Writer Arbroath
The origin of the name Eleemosynary descrip-
tive of the Ground on the Westside of the
High Street, from Lordburn to Tower Nook
is very apparent. In old dictionaries the tech-
nical term "Eleemosynary" is defined as
"a place in a monastery where the common alms
were laid up; also the almoner's office, to which
peculiar rents were allowed." The same term
when contracted or corrupted into Almonry or
Aumry, is defined as "the office or lodgings of the
almoner; also the place where the alms are given."
Spelman, as already quoted, says that every mon-
astery had such an aumry. As a very large
part of the revenues of the Abbey of Arbroath
were regularly distributed in the shape of alms
to the poor and to strangers, this spot of ground
was accordingly occupied by the Almoner's house
and offices, and by the warehouses where these alms were sup-
plied. Old records mention
Almonshouse Hall the Almonshouse
as being in the immediate vicinity of the Abbey
The Almonry or Aumry of the Abbey is believed to
have been situated where the house of Mr Suttie
wine merchant now stands. The Aumry had a
Court or Close into which those who
expected alms were congregated; and hence arose
the popular term Aumry Close or Almerie Closs
a name which would be familiar to all the needy
frequenters of the almoner's establishment. There
are similar instances of almoner's premises
bearing
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bearing this identical name of Almerie Closs at
Winchester and several of the larger monastic
establishments in England.
The Chapel of the Almory
was dedicated to Michael the Archangel.
It is very frequently alluded to in the abbey
records. The situation of the Almory or Elee-
mosinary and of this Chapel without the walls
of the Monastery and separated from it by the public
Street seems to have given rise to the questions between
the Bishop of Brechin and the convent as to
the exact nature and purposes of this Estab-
lishment and the Hospital and Chapel of St
John Baptist (at Hospitalfield) which was in-
timately connected with it. These claims of the
Bishop of Brechin gave occasion to the Inquest
which was held in Arbroath in the " Abbots Hall " on
22nd. November 1464, upon the house of the
Almory and "the Spitalfield," as narrated by an
interesting document in the Abbey Register. It
was held in the time of Abbot Malcolm, by
Master Richard Guthrie Professor of Sacred
Theology [afterwards Abbot] and John Graham
Prior of the Preaching Friars of St Andrews
Commissioners of King James III and James
Bishop of St Andrews. The names of the assize
or Jury were John Ogistoun apparent heir of
the laird of Ogistoun [Hodgeton] Patrick
Gardyne of that ilk, Thomas Ogistoun , Henry
Fethy of Ballisak, John Strang Key Keeper to
the King, William Scott, Walter Leys and John
Fermour burgesses of Aberbrothoc Alexander
Peebles
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Peebles, Walter Buchart, John Durward, Thomas
Ramsay, John Hunter and William Stephen
diverse parishioners of the Parish, Master
John Clerk Rector of Logy, Master Alexander
Thorntoun Vicar of Nigg, Master John Fordyce
vicar of Garvock, Sir John Harnar Vicar of
Banchory Ternan, Sir Richard Bennat vicar
of Aberbrothoc [St Vigeans], Sir David Bull-
ock Chaplain, and Master Thomas Dekyson
Bachelor in decreets. They were asked to give
their verdicts on numerous questions as to the
constitution and condition of the almory
and its dependencies some of their answers
are to the effect that the Almory was founded
by the King or Lord Patron, to the end that, as
at other monasteries, the poor and infirm might
be daily sustained there from the fragments
of the Abbots and Convents tables; That they
knew of no letter of foundation; That they knew
of the rents of the house except one garden and
one croft; That the house and Chapel were
well adorned or furnished; and that they knew
no reason where fore the house and Chapel
are built without the monastery except that
it pleased the builder to do so. They further
stated that they knew no grounds for the com-
mon report that the Bishop of Brechin
had any right over the almory House; and
otherwise they referred to the Letter of found
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Supposed Site of ST. MICHAEL'S CHAPEL |
Site of St. Michael's Chapel |
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[Situation] On the south of James Street
This place has been pointed out by Mr. Miller, Writer as the site of the Chapel of the Almonry or Eleemosynary otherwise called the Chapel of St Michael the Archangel. He states that it was erected previous to 1427. The Almonry and chapel were strictly dependant on the Abbey, and were served by some of the Abbey Monks called the Monks of the Almonry. The Almonry and its Chapel were supported by offerings and by the rents and feu duties of the Almonry grounds. The Chapel stood a little way back from the High Street, in the grounds between James' Street & Church Street, near the east end of Free Inverbrothock Church. |
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[Note]
As only one person could be found in
Arbroath who could point out the site
of this Chapel, it is better write it on plan
with the word, " Supposed".
But I may observe, that it is well known
to many others that a Chapel stood somewhere
in the vicinity where Mr. Miller points out
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Chapel near Arbroath
The Chapel of the Almory or Eleemosi-
nary otherwise called the Chapel
of St. Michael the Archangel was
erected previous to 1427. The
Almory and Chapel were strictly
dependent on the Abbey, and were
served by some of the Abbey monks
called the Monks of the Almory.
The Almonry & its Chapel were sup-
ported by offerings & by the rents
and feuduties of the Almory
Grounds. The Chapel stood
a little way back from the High Street
and on the south side of the
Almory House. The site of the
Chapel is to be sought for near
the head of James Street or in
the grounds between that street
and Braicks Wynd or Church
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Site of ALMONRY |
Site of Almonry or Eleemosynary
Site of Almonry or Eleemosynary |
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[Situation] Partly on the Site of Tower Bank House
This portion of ground was pointed out by Mr. David Miller, Writer, as the site of the Buildings which comprised the "Almonry or Eleemosynary" attached to the Abbey of Aberbrothock, which, he says consisted of the Almoner's house and offices, stores and warehouses where the provisions were kept and the alms regularly distributed to the poor and to strangers; a custom which was general at such establishments in those days. Old Records mention the Almshouse or Almonry as being in the immediate vicinity of the Abbey, where a very large part of its Revenues were distributed in alms. No part of the Buildings now exist. |
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[Note]
Almonry, s. [substantive] The place where alms are distributed.
Eleemosynary. a. [adjective] Living upon alms, depending upon charity given in charity. Wakers [Walker's] Dictionary
See extracts in next page
Almonry is the proper designation not Eleemosynary
The former being a noun implying the place where alms, &c.
are distributed and the latter being only an adjective
referring to some other noun or substantive, in the
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Almeriecloss is the name of the property immediately adjoining the Abbey and once belonged thereto
Here it is said there was an enclosed building for the distribution of alms no trace of which
however now remains but the name. It may here be mentioned for the edification of the lover
of Scottish Song that some fifty years ago the heiress of the lands of Almeriecloss whose parents
were Quakers eloped with a young gentleman and in celebration of joy at the return of the fugitive
the celebrated song of "So merrily danced the Quakers wife", &c. was composed.
Bremnar's History, &c. of the Abbey
1st. edition
It would be difficult correctly to surmise where stood in the dormitory, Refectory, or Scriptorium certainly
such places were appendages to the Abbey although their localities cannot now be pointed out. According
to tradition the Almonry did not form one of the group but was situated on the ground of
Almerieclose, nearly opposite the Regality Tower; and adjoining to it is the Eleemosynary Lands where
a range of buildings is said to have been allotted to the lodgement and use of the poor.
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ELEEMOSYNARY LANDS |
Eleemosynary Lands
Eleemosynary Lands
Eleemosynary Lands |
Mr. David Miller, Writer
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Jarron's Plan of Arbroath |
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[Situation] North and South of James Street
This name applies to a portion of land extending north and south from, and including the space on which stood the "Almonry or Eleemosynary" It extends from the Long Row southwards on the west side of the High Street to within a short distance of Lordburn. Its exact Boundaries cannot now be pointed out - owing to the various changes which it has undergone for Building purposes and other Improvements.
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Passing through the great gateway on the east stands part of the Abbot's House still inhabited and
in a tolerable state of preservation. Previous to 1744 the Abbot's residence exhibited all the trappings,
ornaments, style, and economy of the twelfth century. The whole interior was lined with oak in which
were cut "in "alto relievo", various devices, such as the representations of angels, apostles, thistles, arms,
&c. &c. emblematical of religion, the Scottish nation, and monarchy. But the levelling hand of im-
provement has now stripped it considerably of its ancient grandeur. Still some of its antique doors re-
main. The lower part of the building is vaulted; and amongst the apartments is the kitchen in the
middle of which stands a strong pillar with a series of arches springing and extending from it to the sides
of the walls. The Abbot's House appears to have been an erection of different periods.
Abbey of Aberbrothock, &c,
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"A portion of the Abbey garden immediately east of the chancel had been appropriated as the Grave-yard of the
Convent. There the dead was interred in consecrated ground, in stone coffins which from a number examined
in 1851 had been formed of two ends, with sides and a cover; there was no stone bottom but a Stratum
of Sand on which the body had been laid and the Space afterwards filled up with fine mould; the foot
of the Coffin was invariably towards the East. This part of the Abbey ground is yet called the Kevan Kirkyard,
which is an abominable corruption of Convent Churchyard and paralleled only by the attempt of the mo-
dern official Goth to Saxonize Aberbrothock into Aberbrothwick. When the ground on the north
side of the church began to be used as a burying-ground cannot be ascertained, the oldest stone to be
met with there is dated 1589. The Catholics never buried their dead on the north side of their churches: its appropriation
to that purpose must have been after the Reformation"
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ABBEY GREEN |
Convent Church Yard
Convent Church Yard
Convent Church Yard
Kevan Kirkyard
Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard
Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard |
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law Inverbrothock Manse
Mr. David Miller, Writer
Bremnar's Hand book of the Abbey 1852
Mr. Bremnar Printer &c Arbroath
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[Situation] On the east side of East Abbey Street
This Name applies to the enclosure now formed into a Public Bleaching Green and to a small strip of plantation at its northern end. There is no doubt of its having been a Burial place as several Remains were discovered therein, but it cannot be ascertained to what church it was attached unless the Abbey Church is the Convent Church referred to. |
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KEVAN KIRKYARD |
Convent Church Yard
Convent Church Yard
Convent Church Yard
Kevan Kirkyard
Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard
Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard |
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law Inverbrothock Manse
Mr. David Miller, Writer
Bremnar's Hand book of the Abbey 1852
Mr. Bremnar Printer &c Arbroath
Mr. Brown Auctioner Arbroath |
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[Situation] On the east side of East Abbey Street
This Name applies to the enclosure now formed into a Public Bleaching Green and to a small strip of plantation at its northern end. There is no doubt of its having been a Burial place as several Remains were discovered therein, but it cannot be ascertained to what church it was attached unless the Abbey Church is the Convent Church referred to. |
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PUBLIC BLEACHING GREEN [Abbey Green, Arbroath] |
Bleaching Green (Public)
Bleaching Green (Public)
Bleaching Green (Public) |
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Mr. J. Anderson
Mr. D. Miller |
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Supposed Site of ABBEY GRAVE YARD |
Abbey Grave Yard
Abbey Grave yard |
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[Situation] Northern portion of Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard
Mr. Bremnar and others say that this park is since it was enclosed better known by the name Abbey Green but that the old name Kevan Kirkyard is still popular. They also say that the northern part of it must have been the Abbey Grave yard as great numbers of stone coffins & bones were discovered to the west of the powder magazine. |
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WASH HOUSE [Abbey Green, Arbroath] |
Wash House
Wash House
Wash House |
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Mr. J. Anderson
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[Situation] At the SE [South East] end of Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard
This was erected as a Public Wash House & is Situated at the S.E. [South East] Corner of the Bleaching Green. It is not much used however as the Inhabitants have generally Small Wash Houses in their dwellings. It was last year used as a Soup Kitchen. |
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Public Bleaching Green [note]
Note- This designation to be written in
parenthesis small, and in stump characters
underneath the above name by way of
explanatory note to show the use to which this green is now appropriated
Abbey Grave Yard [note]
Note. This latter designation to be written on plan
to the portion marked on trace, which was pointed
out by Mr. Bremnar as the place where the most
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ABBEY OF ABERBROTHOCK 1178 (Remains of) |
Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of) |
Mr. David Miller, Writer
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[Situation] In the NE. [North East] part of the town
This is the Remains of the Abbey of Aberbrothock or Arbroath which was founded by William the 1st. of Scotland in the year 1178. The Precincts were enclosed by a stone Wall nearly all of which has been removed or modernised. All that now Remains of the Abbey are the Remains of St. Thomas's Church, a Square Tower at the N. West [ North West] Corner of the Abbey at the High Street - which is entire - called the Regality Tower and, popularly, Tower Nook - from its situation at the angle formed by the High Street with Hamilton Green; and some Buildings Connecting the Tower with the Church, supposed to be the Remains of Cloisters. At the North side of the Church [was] an extensive Burial Ground enclosed by a high stone Wall. |
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ST THOMAS'S or ABBEY CHURCH (Ruins of) [Arbroath Abbey] |
Remains of St. Thomas's Church
Remains of St. Thomas's Church
Remains of St. Thomas's Church |
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Mr. David Miller, Writer |
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[Situation] In the NE. [North East] end of the town
This is the Remains of the Church of the Abbey of Aberbrothock. It was dedicated to St. Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. All that remains of it now are the south Transept walls and the South Side Wall of the Church; the Walls & Towers of the West Entrance and the Walls which Inclosed the High Altar; and a small part of the Wall of the Chapter House. |
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Eastward of the entrance to the Abbey grounds and fronting the west, is the principal entrance to the once magnificent
church, which occupied a considerable portion of the north side of the area stretching from east to west. Unfortunately the
external appearance of the West front is a good deal impeded and is encumbered by extraneous buildings.
It now consists of the great portal or doorway flanked by the remains of two very fine square towers
one on each of the portal, and terminating the side aisles of the nave. These towers had originally been
upwards of 100 feet high and were surmounted at the corners by turrets or pinnacles. A part of
the north tower was blown down by a tempestuous wind in January 1739 and a side of the south tower fell down
in April 1772 and on the night of the 31st. Oct. [October] 1799 and about 25 ft. [feet] more of the south tower came to the
ground.
The South tower is said to have been the Campanile or belfry and the ground floor of the north
tower the baptistery of the Abbey. The north corner turret of the north tower is now the highest of the group
and called by way of distinction the "St. Thomas", in allusion no doubt to the patron Saint. It is 103 feet
high and of an octagonal form towards its summit, it is divided into stages by stringcourses and battens
inwards towards the top which is a conical-shaped cylinder.
Bremnar's Hand book of the Abbey 1852
Traditions says that in the South transept an altar stood dedicated to St. Catherine. Here three stone
coffins were discovered on clearing out the rubbish in 1816. They were supposed to be those of Gilchrist
Earl of Angus brother-in-law to King William the Lion and his two sons who were here interred.
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Immediately adjoining and in connection with the Chancel is the Choir or Quire where the principal part of the
Church Service was performed. It occupied both sides of what might be called the west end of the Chancel having the High
Altar between, which had not been insolated but affixed to a reredos screen, that had extended between the two easternmost piers
shutting off as it were the Chancel, and thus commanded a view of the whole Church. A hollowed out stone yet marks
the spot it is said the Rood or Cross was placed. From the Chancel on the north side nearly the whole north part of the Abbey
consisting of the north side of the Choir the north Transept, and the north side of the Nave and Aisle are now levelled with
the ground but the foundations Can be distinctly traced. On the south side the building is yet pretty entire and correctly
shows the figure of the Church which had been in the form of a Cross. + + + + +
Entering from the Choir on the south and on the east side of the south Transept there is a building which although
immediately communicating with the Church has by a reference to its external parts been an annexation at a subsequent period.
It consists of two apartments or rather three for there is a small apartment off the large one on the ground floor and one
above. The largest apartment on the ground floor has a fine vaulted roof. + + + +
Access to the ground apartment (which had evidently been a Chantry or Chapel) had been directly through the Church
but to the upper apartment externally from the south corner which terminates in a small octagonal Capped turret.
The upper apartment is said to have been the Charter-room where the records, archives, and Chartularies of
the Abbey, &c. were kept.
Bremnar's Hand Book of the Abbey 1852
Nearly opposite the Abbot's house and ranging along the South wall of the Church Is the place formerly occupied
by the Piazzas, or Cloisters of the Abbey; but there are now no vestiges of them remaining except some
corbels protruding from the wall by which the roof of the Cloisters had been supported. Externally
at the junction of the nave and transept an elaborately-decorated door-way had led from the cloisters into the body of the church
but the ornamental Carving is now almost entirely effaced. This part of the Abbey ground was called the Abbey Close
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Supposed Site of REFECTORY [Arbroath Abbey] |
Supposed Site of Refectory |
Mr. Miller. Writer Arbroath
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Supposed Site of DORMITORY [Arbroath Abbey] |
Supposed Site of Dormitory |
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Remains of Vestry (Supposed) |
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Supposed Site of St. Catherine's Altar |
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Supposed Site of ST MARY'S ALTAR [Arbroath Abbey] |
Supposed Site of St. Mary's Altar |
Mr. Miller. Writer Arbroath Mr. Bremnar Printer, &c. Arbroath |
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Site of HIGH ALTAR [Arbroath Abbey] |
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[Situation] These objects are situated adjoining or connected with Abbey of Aberbrothock (Remains of)
These objects were parts of the Abbey, and every research and enquiry has been made as to [them.] The two authorities quoted were found to be the best acqainted with the history and traditions of the establishments, particularly Mr. Miller who is just now preparing for the press a historical and Topographical account of the parishes of Arbroath and St. Vigeans and from the arguments and proofs [he] adduces as to the identity of each of these objects there is not much room doubt. But Mr. Bremnar who also published a small pamphlet as historical account of the Abbey does not speak with so much certainty but wherever he has expressed a doubt the word supposed is used and both gentlemen have agreed as to the propriety of this. As to the designation North Aisle, South Aisle; North Transept, &c. Their situation shew them, and perhaps it is a matter of indifference whether they be written on plan or not.
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Town of Arbroath -- Sheet 46.11 No.24 Trace 5
Western Towers [note]
Note. Instead of Western Towers
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The names of several parts of the Abbey of Aberbrothock, as now written on the Traces, were pointed out by Mr. David Miller , Writer. They consist of the site of the "Court House", adjoining the Tower Nook or Regality Tower; " Abbey House formerly the Abbotts House", which has been modernised; Site of "Refectory"; Site of "Cloisters"; "Cloisters Court"; Site of "Dormitory"; and site of "Chapter House". The several parts of "St. Thomas's Church", as pointed out and written on Traces, are: The "Great Door"; Remains of "Western Towers"; Site and Remains of "North Aisle"; Remains of "South Aisle"; Remains of "Nave"; Site and Remains of "North Transept"; Remains of "South Transept"; Remains of "Central Tower"; Site of "Choir"; Site of "High Altar"; Remains of "Chancel"; Site of "St. Mary's Altar"; Site of "St. Catherine's Altar", in South Transept; The "Cloister Door"; and the remains of the "Vestry". |
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Under the head of antiquities Arbroath has been long celebrated for the ruins of its abbey.
This edifice was founded by King William the Lion in 1178 and dedicated to the memory of Thomas
a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The precincts of the abbey were inclosed with a stone wall from
20 to 24 feet in height; and formed an area 1150 feet in length from north to south and in breadth
706 feet at the north and 484 at the south end. At the north-west corner there is a tower still entire
24 feet square and 70 feet high formerly used as the Regality prison. The ground flat is now converted
into a butcher's shop. Another tower somewhat smaller, stood at the south-west corner of the inclosure
which with the addition of a slated spire served for many years as a steeple to the present parish
Church. Having become ruinous it was taken down in 1830 and a remarkably handsome spire
152 feet in height has been erected in its place. The main entry to the area was by a stately porch
on the north side. If it had not been that a few years ago the vaulting was taken down under
an apprehension of insecurity this would have been entire. For defence it appears to have been
furnished with a portcullis which now forms the armorial bearings of the town of Arbroath. There
was another entry but far inferior in architectural display at the SE. [South East] corner known by the name
of the Darngate. A considerable portion of the north side of the inclosure was occupied by the abbey
Church. The dimensions of this building were length 270 feet length of transept 132 feet; of the nave
148 feet and of the choir 76½ feet, breadth of transept 45½ feet; of the central aisle 35; and of each
of the side aisles 16½ feet. From marks visible on the walls the height from the pavement to the
roof appears to have been 67 feet. The building is now in a state of ruin. All that remains is the
south wall with part of the east and west ends. A portion of the two western towers still exist
in a very mutilated condition. The great entrance at the west end of the church is entire
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with indications of a circular window above. A similar window on a smaller scale is to be seen
in the upper part of the wall of the south transept. The other windows which remain are in the early-
pointed or lancet-shaped style. The pillars which supported the roof of the church are all
demolished but their foundations may be traced without difficulty. Adjoining to the south transept
on the east is a building said to have been the Charter-house of the abbey. It consists
of two vaulted apartments the one above the other in a state of good repair. Immediately
in front and of the south transept appear to have been the cloisters; and at a short distance
from the south wall of the nave are the remains of the abbot's house which is still inhabited
as a private mansion. On the whole the buildings although when entire they must have
had an imposing aspect were inferior in point of magnificence to some others of which Scot-
land could boast. Little is known respecting the history of the abbey although it was much
celebrated in its day. The monks were brought from Kelso and were of Tyronensian order.
The abbot exercised episcopal jurisdiction within his precincts and had a seat in parlia-
ment. Of those invested with this dignity, two may be mentioned as distinguished. Gawin
Douglas who was afterwards bishop of Dunkeld; and Cardinal Beaton who held this along
with his other dignities and who appears during his incumbency to have alienated part of
the property of the abbey. After the Reformation the revenues and unalienated possessions
of this wealthy establishment were erected into a temporal lordship in favour of Lord Claude
Hamilton third son of the Duke of Chatelherault. Lord Arbroath is one of the present
titles of the Duke of Hamilton. These revenues afterwards came to the Earl of Dysart from
whom Patrick first Earl of Panmure in 1642 purchased them including the patronage
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of thirty four parish Churches. In Thomson's account of the abbey the following state-
ments are given of revenues at the time of the Reformation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++
In the year 1815 the Barons of Exchequer ordered the ruins of the abbey to be so far
repaired as to preserve them from total dilapidation. On this occasion the rubbish was
removed and a portion of the pavement of the Church again exposed to view. A
search was also made with a view to discover if possible the tomb of the royal founder.
The lid of a stone coffin was found with the mutilated figure of a man in alto relievo.
But no evident tokens of King William's Sepulchre appeared, although since that time
the old wily sexton has been accustomed to exhibit to credulous visitors a few moul-
dering bones in a wooden box as those of the monarch:- and although bone after bone
has been abstracted new ones have always been found to supply their place.
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ABBEY HOUSE formerly the ABBOT'S HOUSE |
Abbey House
Abbey House
Abbey House |
Plan of Arbroath 1842
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
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[Situation] On the east side of Abbey Street
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ABBEY PATH |
Abbey Path
Abbey Path
Abbey Path |
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[Situation] Leads from High Street to Abbey Street
A Street leading from the High Street eastwards to East Abbey Street |
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ST THOMAS STREET [Arbroath] |
St. Thomas Street
St. Thomas Street
St. Thomas Street |
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ABBEY CHURCH (Chapel of Ease) |
Abbey Church (Chapel of Ease)
Abbey Church (Chapel of Ease)
Abbey Church (Chapel of Ease) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law, Inverbrothock Manse
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson
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[Situation]On the south side of Abbey Path.
This church is Situated at the Junction of West Abbey Street with Abbey path. It is a Chapel of Ease to the Parish Church of Arbroath. It was built in 1797 and is Seated for 1280 persons. The Minister is the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson.
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EAST ABBEY STREET [Arbroath] |
East Abbey Street
East Abbey Street
East Abbey Street |
Street Nameplates
Revd. [Reverend] J. Law
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[Situation] Leads from the Ruins of the Abbey Church to Academy Street and Ponderlaw Street
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WEST ABBEY STREET [Arbroath] |
West Abbey Street
West Abbey Street
West Abbey Street |
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[Situation] Leads from Abbey Path to Hill Place
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION (Free Church) [Arbroath] |
Educational Institution
Educational Institution
Educational Institution |
Mr. J. Anderson, Writer
Mr. David Miller, Writer
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[Situation] At the SE. [South East] end of Abbey Green or Kevan Kirkyard
A neat Building two storeys high erected in 1851, having a large playground attached; Situated on the East side of East Abbey Street near the Bleaching Green. It is an Educational Institution Connected with the Free Church and is Managed by a Board of directors consisting of the Ministers and a few of the more Influential laymen connected with the Free Church. The Teaching embraces all the branches of Education usually taught in Academys |
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Brothock Street
Brothock Street
Brothock Street |
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Mr. G. Towns Manufacturer
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Gas Works |
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Abbey Bank
Abbey Bank
Abbey Bank
Abbey Bank |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hislop Springfield Terrace
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson Springfield Terrace
Town Plan of Arbroath 1842
Mrs. Williams Proprietress |
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[Situation] At the N E [North East] end of the town
A House situated about one Mile North of Arbroath & at the end of Springfield Terrace. Proprietress & occupier Mrs. Williams |
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Hays Head
Hays Head
Hays Head
Hayshead
Hayshead
Hayshead |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hislop
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson
Town Plan of Arbroath
John Muir Esqr. Proprietor
Property Documents
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[Situation] At the NE. [North East] end of the town
A few houses situated on the North side of Arbroath Proprietor Mr. John Muir |
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Springfield Terrace
Springfield Terrace
Springfield Terrace |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Hislop
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Henderson
Mr. R. Brown Gas Work |
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[Situation] At the NE [North East] end of the town
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St. Mary's Church (Episcopal) |
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