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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUDHOPE BARRACKS | Dudhope Barracks | Dundee Directory Captn. [Captain] Forbes Barrack Master Edward's Plan of Dundee 1846 |
054 | [Situation] At the NW [North West] side of the town of Dundee A group of buildings used for Infantry Barracks, situated on the South side of Barrack Park on an eminence overlooking Dudhope Crescent & the Lochee Road, and arranged so as to afford Barrack accomodation for 320 officers and men. The buildings; all inclosed within high stone walls, comprise Hospital, Canteen, Store houses, Magazine, Guard-room, Cook houses &c. &c. with separate buildings for officers and men & an excellent parade ground facing the South. The main building known as "Dudhope Castle" was formerly the residence of the noble family of Scrimseoure, Constables of Dundee but the exact date of the erection is not quite clear. It is certain however [continued on page 76] |
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[Page] 75Town of Dundee -- Sheet 54 5 No. 18 Sheets 4 & 5
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