OS1/14/29/50
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
BALGAY STREET [Dundee] | Balgay Street | Mr. Mackinson Town Surveyor | 054 | This name applies to a new street extending from Milnbank Road to Lochee. The dwellings as far as built are two & three storeys high & the property of various persons. |
LIFF AND BENVIE POORHOUSE | Liff & Benvie Poorhouse | Sinclair Stewart Governor Mr. Mackinson |
054 | This name applies to a Poorhouse situated on & extending back from the Blackness Road. the buildings are two storeys high of stone substantially built. the centre of the building is occupied by the Governor & Matron. with Wards adjoining for Male and Female Paupers. The East & West wings are occupied by Lunatics, Male & female. The building will accommodate 210 men women & Children at present 100 inmates including 14 Male and 14 Female Lunatics. Governor Mr. Sinclair Stewart - property of the Liff & Benvie Parish, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 50Co. [County] of Forfar -- Town of Dundee 1/500 Scale
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Iain496
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.