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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION BRIDGE [Ferryden] | Montrose Suspension Bridge Montrose Suspension Bridge Montrose Suspension Bridge Montrose Suspension Bridge |
Montrose Bridge Acts Mr. Burness, Clerk of Commissioners of Bridge Mr Webster Tide Surveyor Mr Murray, Customs Officer |
035 | A handsome Suspension Bride over the South Esk at Montrose. The Island of Rossie called of old "Inchbrayock" is on the south of the Bridge. There is a Toll of ½d for crossing this Bridge. The name "Montrose" has not been written on the Examination Trace it being unnecessary as the north side of the Bridge is in the town of Montrose. |
| THE SCALP | The Scalp The Scalp The Scalp The Scalp The Scaap |
Mr Webster Tide Surveyor Mr. Murray Customs Officer Mr. Burness Wr. [Writer] Clerk of Bridge Plan of the Island Plan of Montrose |
035 | A projecting sheet of shingle below the Suspension Bridge on the north east of Rossie Island or Inchbrayock. The name is well known & is supposed to be derived from a Dutch word spelt according to the last authority quoted. |
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[Page] 26Co [County] Forfar -- Craig Parish
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Alison James- Moderator, Caspell
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