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DUNDEE AND ITS ENVIRONS.
Sheet 54. 9. No. 4.
INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Pages
Albion Passage -- 14
Argyll Close -- 44
Albion Hotel -- 55
Alexander's Close -- 67
Albion Court -- 70
Barclays Close -- 9
Boyacks Close -- 18
Blackness Aisle (Burial Place of the Hunter Family) -- 26
Barrack Street -- 22
Broad Close -- 61
Coopers pend -- 18
Corn Exchange -- 22
Camperdown Land on the Site of our Lady Warkstairs -- 33
Camperdown Court -- 47
Camperdown Hall -- 47
Crichtons Court -- 50
Cross Church -- 59
Candle Close -- 62
Calender Close -- 73
Couties Wynd -- 90
Drons Close -- 10
Donaldsons Close -- 15
Dundee & Newtyle Railway -- 22
Doigs Entry -- 74
Birthplace of 1st. Duchess of Monmoth General Monks Head Quarters in 1651 -- 29
Earls Inn -- 81
East Church -- 82
Franciscan Nunnery -- 52
Free Church -- 45
Gardiners Entry -- 7
Gowans Court -- 9
Guthries Close -- 18
Guillans Close -- 50
Galls Close -- 67
George Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] -- 68
Gunns Close -- 74
Hendersons Wynd -- 11
Highland Close -- 17
Hammermens Hall -- 48
High Street -- 45
Harris's Entry -- 46
Hays Close -- 51
Hazeels Close -- 69
Houff or old Buirial ground -- 22
Insurance Buildings -- 31
Keys Close -- 46
Lindsays Street Works -- 6
Lindsay Street -- 10
Lawsons Close -- 10
Lindsays Street Chapel -- 16
Lloyds Hotel -- 44
Lukes Close -- 66
Long Wynd -- 53
Meal Close -- 14
Mathewsons Close -- 15
Mid Kirk Style -- 20
Mathews Close -- 50
Methodist Close -- 51
Mint Close -- 35 |
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INDEX Continued
Names of Objects -- Page
Matthews Close -- 61
Milns Close -- 62
Malthouse Close -- 88
McKenzies Buildings -- 87
Nethergate -- 72
Overgate -- 19
Ogilvies Close -- 48
Peddies Close -- 17
Reform Street -- 22
Rodgers Close -- 17
Rennies Close -- 66
Royal Hotel -- 92
St Davids Laine -- 7
St Davids Church -- 8
Strathmore Inn -- 9
Scotts Close -- 18 &, 46
South Ward Road -- 22
Supposed Site of Black Friars Monasty [Monastery] -- 23
Site of Whitehall Palace -- 27
Shepherds Close -- 48
Speeds Close -- 49
St Salvators Close -- 49
Swans Inn -- 51
Site of the Tron -- 41
Supposed Site Of Royal Palace & Mint -- 37
Site of the Luckenbooths -- 39
Site of Town Guard House -- 41
Saundersons Close -- 62
South Tay Street -- 64
School Wynd -- 67
Sea Close -- 72
Sea Wynd -- 72
Spences Close -- 74
South Church -- 75
Site of Our Ladys Church -- 76
Souters Close -- 61
Site of St Marys Chapel -- 83
Site of Earl Crawfords House & Chapel -- 85
St Margarets Close -- 89
St Marys Close -- 90
Steeple Church -- 93
St Pauls Free Church -- 94
Temple Mill -- 5
Tay Street Lane -- 72
Todds Entry -- 14
Tally Street -- 55
Thorter Row -- 56
Temple Lane Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] -- 58
Temple Lane -- 64
Thistle Hall -- 91
Trinity House -- 95
Union Close -- 7 & 69
Union Street -- 89
Victoria Model Lodging House -- 21
Victoria Square -- 70
West Ward Mill -- 11
Willisons Free Church -- 12
Willisons Street -- 13
Watt Institution -- 13
Wynd Mill Pend -- 15
Ward Mill -- 22
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel -- 43
Whitehall Close -- 56
West Port -- 64
Yeamans Close -- 49
Youngs Close -- 58
Yeaman Shore -- 91 |
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Temple Mills (Jute, Flax &c, Spinning & Weaving) |
Temple Mills |
Mr William Taylor proprietor
Printed over entrance
Mr D Taylor Manager
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] on the East side of North Tay Street
An extensive range of Mills Situated between North Tay Street South Ward Road & the Overgate with entrance from North Tay Street Thay are the property of & occupied by Messrs. Taylor & Murrison and worked by two Steam Engines of Fifty horse power The principal Building which is three storeys high is used for preparing spinning and winding Jute Flax and Tow the lower or basement storey being the preparing place South from the main building are situated the office Warehouses and handloom weaving department The total number of hands employed is 350 and the manager is Mr David Taylor |
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LINDSAY STREET WORKS |
Lindsay Street Works |
Parliamy. [Parliamentary] List of Voters
Mr John Henderson principal
Mr Morrison Temple Mill
Dundee Directory 1856-7 |
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[Situation] On the west side of Lindsay Street
A very neat pile of Buildings recently reconstructed used for Spinning Jute and Tow The Mill is worked by one Steam Engine of nominally 30 horse power Attached are the usual Warehouses offices &c and the upper storeys of the principal Warehouse at the South end of the [range] are used for hand loom weaving [The] works employ 250 hands and the proprietor is Mr John Henderson [They] are situated at the West Side of Lindsay Street and to the North of West Ward Mill & North Side of South Ward Road |
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ST DAVID'S LANE |
St. David's Lane |
Dundee Directory 1857
Painted on Street Corner
Mr. J. M Beatts Auctioneer Tay Street S. [South] |
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[Situation] Leading from North Tay Street to Hendersons Wynd.
A short and narrow lane extending westward from North Tay Street, by the South Side of St. David's Church to Henderson's Wynd. The houses on the south side of this lane are of an inferior description and cheifly occupied by the laboring classes. |
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UNION CLOSE [Dundee] |
Union Close |
Mr. Alexander Moon Westport
Painted over Entrance
Mr. J. Anderson Grocer West Port |
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[Situation] on the north side of West Port
A small close leading from the North side of the West port to a few small houses, occupied by weavers and others. It lies immediately East of Henderson's Wynd. |
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GARDINER'S ENTRY |
Gardiner's Entry |
Mr. J. Anderson 33 West Port
Painted over Entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of West Port
A small private close or Entry opening from the N. [North] side of the West Port and similar in character to the foregoing It is situated to the East of the same a little West from the junction of West Port & N. [North] Tay Street |
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ST DAVID'S CHURCH |
St. David's Church (Established) |
Edward's Plan of Dundee 1846
Dundee Directory
Revd. [Reverend] A. Ritchie |
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[Situation] On the west side of North Tay Street
A large & plainly built Church situated on the West side of North Tay Street, used by a Congregation of the Established Church of Scotland. It was erected in 1823 and contains sittings for 1578 persons, 60 of which are appropriated as Free The number of Communicants is 1200 and the Minister's Salary £200 per annum is paid out of the Town funds by the Corporation of Dundee
There are schools in connection with this Church Minister Revd. [Reverend] A. Ritchie |
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STRATHMORE INN [Dundee] |
Strathmore Inn |
Mr. A. Moon
Painted on Sign board
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] At the south end of North Tay Street on its east side.
An Inn situated at the junction of the West Port, Overgate and North Tay Street, having stabling and the necessary accomodation for travellers & others
It is the property of & occupied by Mr. Alexander Moon.
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GOWAN'S COURT |
Gowan's Court |
Mr. A. Balfour 76 Overgate
Painted over Entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A small court or entry leading Northward from the Overgate to the Weaving sheds &c. of Temple Mills |
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BARCLAY'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Barclay's Close |
Mr. A. Balfour 76 Overgate
Painted over entrance
Mr. D. Barclay Tailor 201 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow entry leading Northwards from the Overgate to several small dwellings chiefly occupied by operatives. It is situated between Gowan's Court and Lawson's Close |
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Dundee
25th. Jany. [January] 1858
Sir,
In reply to your
observations with regard
to the remarks upon the
Established Churches, I beg
to inform you that having
again waited on Mr. Thoms
for further information on
the subject I am instructed
that they are to be regarded
as neither Parish Churches,
Quoad Sacra Churches nor
Chapels of Ease and hence
the apparent vagueness
of his first reply, but
which nevertheless he
pronounces correct.
It appears from his state:
ment that there exists a
peculiar arrangement in
the Church government of
the Parish of Dundee, whereby
the case is rendered anomalous.
The Minister of the East Church
is paid from Tiends alone &
the Ministers of the other
three Churches (St. David's
South & Steeple Churches)
are paid stipends
arising from funds under
the
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the control of the Town
Council & Magistrates of
Dundee. The Ministers are
all members of Ecclesiastical
Courts, sitting in each; from
the Kirk Session to the General
Assembly. They also constitute
the Kirk Sessions of Dundee in
Conjunction with the Revd. [Reverend]
Dr. [Doctor] Adie. One general Church register
only is kept and the whole
of these gentlemen enjoy
the same rights & privileges
Ecclesiastically saving only
that Dr. [Doctor] Adie is styled
by courtesy Parish Minister
[Signed] S.D. Smith
Corp RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
P.S.
The Churches appear by
the above to be somewhat
analogous to district Churches
in England but the term
is not applied to such in
Scotland
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LAWSON'S CLOSE |
Lawson's Close |
Mr. D. Barclay 201 Overgate
Painted over entrance
Mrs. J. Lawson 17 Crichton Stt. Proprietor |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A small close, opening Northwards from the Overgate, immediately East from Barclay's Close and leading to houses occupied by weavers & others |
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DRON'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Dron's Close |
Mr. D. Dron 3 Castle Street
Painted over entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow opening or passage leading Northwards from the Overgate to two or three delapidated houses in rere of the Overgate. They are occupied by the laboring classes It is situated a short distance East of Lawson's Close |
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LINDSAY STREET |
Lindsay Street |
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WEST WARD MILL (Jute Spinning) |
West Ward Mill |
Mr. D. Nicholl proprietor
Parliamy. [Parliamentary] List of Voters
Mr. Robert Peter Manager |
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[Situation] On the east side of Temple Mills and north side of Overgate.
An extensive group of detached buildings used for the purposes of preparing & spinning Jute. Attached are Warehouses, offices, & the usual requirements of such establishments. It is situated at the East side of Temple Mills and South from Lindsay Street Works, crossing the South Ward Road.
The Machinery employed herein is propelled by three engines of 18, 16, & 10 horse power respectively and there are 150 hands employed. The whole is the property of, and occupied by Mr. David Nicholl Manager, Mr. Robert Peter |
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HENDERSON'S WYND |
Henderson's Wynd |
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WILLISON'S FREE CHURCH |
Willison's Church (Free) |
Edward's Plan of Dundee 1846
Revd. [Reverend] Thomas Hill
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the west side of Barrack Street
A plain square Building situated in Barrack Street, a short distance North from Willison Street.
It is seated to accomodate 700 persons and there are 500 Communicants on the Roll. The Congregation is of the Free Church denomination and the Ministers salary is raised upon the voluntary system viz. from congregational collections and from a dividend of the Free Church Sustentation Fund There are no schools attached to this place of Worship.
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WILLISON STREET [Dundee] |
Willison Street |
Dundee Directory
Painted on Street Corner
Mr. James Anderson Lindsay Street
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[Situation] Leading from Lindsay Street to Barrack Street
A short narrow street extending Eastward from Lindsay Street to Barrack Street. There are no good dwelling houses in this Street it being chiefly occupied by warehouses & workshops, but it is paved & lighted with gas. |
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WATT INSTITUTION |
Watt Institution |
Mr. John Watson Librarian
Painted over entrance
Dundee Directory
Mr. Patrick Anderson Secty. [Secretary]
Thomson's History of Dundee |
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[Situation] On the east side of Lindsay Street.
This Institution was established in 1824 by voluntary Contributions for the instruction & improvement of young persons in various branches of the Arts & Sciences & is supported by the annual subscriptions of its members, numbering in the aggregate 350. It contains a Museum, a Library, Lecture hall & Committee rooms & is situated on the E. [East] side of Lindsay Street The affairs of the Institution are regulated by a Committee of Management. |
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TODD'S ENTRY |
Todd's Entry
Todd's Close |
Mr. J. Anderson 156 Overgate
Painted over entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow entry or close leading Northwards from the Overgate with a few small houses occupied by the laboring classes |
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MEAL'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Meal's Close |
William Mackay 223 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Mr. J Anderson 156 Overgate
Painted over entry |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow passage or entry leading Northwards from the Overgate, on the West side of the Working Men's refreshment rooms to the rere of buildings on the East and West sides thereof |
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ALBION PASSAGE |
Albion passage |
Dundee Directory
Mr. J. H. Todd 177 Overgate
Mr. R. Soutar Overgate
Painted over entrance |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow passage or opening leading Northwards from the Overgate to an open Court in front of temporary workshops also to a common back stair of houses fronting the Overgate |
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WIND MILL PEND |
Wind Mill Pend |
Mr. J. Anderson 156 Overgate
Written over entry
Mr. R. Soutar 151 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A wide passage or entry opening Northwards from the Overgate and leading to a common back stair, of houses fronting the Overgate & also to some drying greens. |
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MATHEWSON'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Mathewson's Close |
Mr. J. Anderson 156 Overgate
Written over entry
Mr. R. Souter 151 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow passage leading Northward from the Overgate to a Common back stair of the houses fronting Overgate |
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DONALDSON'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Donaldson's Close |
Mr. J. Anderson 156 Overgate
Written over entry
Mr. R. Souter 151 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow entry or passage leading from the North side of the Overgate to a small tenement & also to a common back stair both in rere of the Overgate |
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LINDSAY STREET CHAPEL (Independents) |
Lindsay Street Chapel (Independents) |
Dundee Directory
Painted over entrance
Revd. [Reverend] David Cook |
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[Situation] On the east side of Lindsay Street.
A large and Commodious Chapel situated in Lindsay Street & erected in 1836. It is plainly, but substantially built & can accomodate 600 to 800 persons. The number of Communicants is 150 and the Minister's Salary £150 per annum is derived from voluntary Contributions. There are two Sunday Schools in connection with this Chapel, one of which is for Ragged children, also a day school twice a week in a place of meeting attached to the Chapel. |
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PEDDIE'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Peddie's Close |
Mr. J. Logie 32 Overgate
Painted over entry
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow close or entry to the East of Boyack's Close opening off the Northside of the Overgate. It leads mostly to workshops & warehouses |
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HIGHLAND CLOSE [Dundee] |
Highland Close |
Mr. J. Logie 32 Overgate
Painted over entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow Court or passage situated off the North side of the Overgate to the East of Peddies Close. It contains a few small, old & delapidated houses & extends to a large open yard behind the Overgate |
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RODGER'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Rodger's Close
Roger's Close |
Mr. William Cleghorn 75 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Mr. William Chalmers 85 Overgate
Painted over entrance |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A close situated on the East side of Highland Close and opening Northwards from the Overgate to several small tenements & some workshops |
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COOPER'S PEND |
Cooper's Pend |
Mr. J Colville Turner Willison Stt.
Mr. J Gibson Plasterer Willison St. |
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[Situation] On the south side of Willison Street.
A pend or Covered Gateway opening Southwards from Willison Street and leading to several small houses & tenements. It extends to the North end of Guthrie's Close |
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GUTHRIE'S CLOSE |
Guthrie's Close |
Painted over entrance
Mr. J. Mathewson 139 Overgate
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north Side of Overgate
A close leading Northwards from the Overgate, parallel to the Victoria Lodging House & extending to the South end of Cooper's Pend. |
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SCOTT'S CLOSE |
Scott's Close |
Mr. J. Logie 32 Overgate
Painted over entrance
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north Side of Overgate
A narrow passage leading Northwards from the Overgate and on the West side of which is situated the "Victoria Model Lodging House". |
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BOYACK'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Boyack's Close |
Mr. J. Logie 32 overgate
Painted over entry
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the north Side of Overgate
A narrow Court leading Northwards from the Overgate to several small tenements between it & Willison Street & chiefly occupied by working men & laborers &c. |
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OVERGATE |
Overgate |
Mr. J. Fulton Town Surveyor
Mr. J. Logie 32 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Edwards' Plan of Dundee 1846
Crawford's Plan of Dundee 1776 |
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[Situation] Extending from High Street to Westport
A long narrow Street extending Westward from High Street to Westport. It is one of the oldest and principal thoroughfares in Dundee. The houses are from two to four storeys high and are mostly in good repair.
It contains some very superior shops is paved and lighted with gas and kept tolerably clean. This street was anciently called "Argylesgaitt" and was the principal entrance to the Town, but on account of its narrowness, the greater part of the traffic is now by the Perth Road & Nethergate from the Western Suburbs of the Town. |
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MID KIRK STYLE |
Mid Kirk Style
Kirk Wynd |
Mr. J. Fulton
Painted on Street Corner
Town Surveyor's Plans
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] Extending from School Wynd to Tally Street
A narrow lane or Street extending Eastward from School Wynd to Tally Street. On its Southside are situated the Steeple and old Churches & on the opposite side are houses of three & four storeys of a middle class. The Street is paved and lighted with gas. |
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VICTORIA MODEL LODGING HOUSE |
Victoria Model Lodging House |
Dundee Directory
Mr. James Simpson Supertt. [Superintendent]
Painted over Entrance |
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[Situation] Between Guthrie Close and Scott's Close.
Comprises 3 or 4 Small Dwelling houses with intercommunication; situated on the North side of the Overgte between Scott's & Gurthrie's Closes, and adapted to the purposes of the Model Lodging House Association of Dundee. It contains accomodation for between 80 and 90 lodgers, having 21 sleeping rooms with from one to 6 beds in each. On the basement or ground floor are suitable rooms for dining & sitting, & also commodious kitchens for the use of the lodgers & in which they cook There is also in course of construction a reading-room to be supplied with papers & periodicals for the use of the inmates & which on Sundays is to be used as a place of Worship. There are 3 houses of this description in the Town the whole of which are kept up under the auspices of a Committee of Gentlemen with a view of improving the Lodging houses for the laboring classes |
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BARRACK STREET |
Barrack Street |
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SOUTH WARD ROAD |
South Ward Road |
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DUNDEE & NEWTYLE RAILWAY |
Dundee & Newtyle Railway |
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WARD MILL (Flax Spinning) |
Ward Mill
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REFORM STREET |
Reform Street |
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THE HOUFF or OLD BURIAL GROUND |
The Houff or old Burial Ground |
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CORN EXCHANGE |
Corn Exchange |
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Supposed site of BLACK FRIARS' MONASTERY |
Black Friars Convent (Site of)
Monastery or Friary of Dominicans |
Mr. C. Rogers. Dundee Library
Mr. James Thomson Small's Wynd
Plan of Hospital Properties of Dundee 1855
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[Situation] On the west Side of Barrack Street.
The particulars respecting the Dominican Monastery, as to its foundation, extent or revenues &c. &c. are unknown as far back as the records of the Town of Dundee & Dr. [Doctor] Small in his Statistical account of Dundee in 1792 asserts that "the date is unknown" but that "this monastery is said to have been founded by Andrew Abercrombie a Dundee Citizen". It is described as being separated from the Grey-Friars by the lane then called Burial Wynd, Anciently the Friars Wynd from Barrack Street.
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"On the west side of Franciscan Monastery and separated from it by the "fratrum venalium" -
Friar's Vennel, afterwards the Burial Wynd, and now Called Barrack Street there stood a Convent
of "fratres predicatores" - Friars Preachers, Black or Dominican Friars - the erection of which is attributed
by tradition to Andrew Abercromby a native citizen but without any allusion to time. The endowments
and properties which this monastery possessed are unknown, yet it may be supposed that the field
immediately on the north side of its site Called the "Laigh Ward" or Low Hospital Ward and perhaps
the ground or part of it occupied by gardens and part of the railroad beyond that had belonged
to it. This house with its precincts including gardens and orchards extended downwards along the west
side of the Vennel to the town wall which separated it from Argylegate now called the Overgate
and thence westward to the Tent or Windmill Hill. Some old records yet extant mention the
convent as a boundary to several properties situated both in the Vennel and in Argylegate
The number of brethren which this Friary contained is unknown, none of the records belonging
to it being in existence.
There was a gate in the town wall betwixt this Convent and that of the Franciscans which
was called the Friar's Port."
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Mr. James Kettles. - Manager of the Houff Cemetery
Robert Kettles. - Sexton or Grave Digger
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[Situation] In the southern Corner of The Houff or Old Burial Ground.
This name applies to the Burial Ground of the ancient family of Hunter of Blackness which were formerly rich landed proprietors but the present representative of the family possesses but a small part of the estates of his ancestors. This monument is a plain building resembling a small house its front or west side being enclosed partly by a sort iron paling with narrow gate of the same material. In the interior is a mural monument indented in the wall of the burial ground on which are sculptured the arms of the family with the date 1516 Also an inscription with the names several of the family who are buried here |
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Site of Whitehall Palace |
Mr. C. Rogers Dundee Library
Thomson's Hist. [History] of Dundee
Mr. John Plumber Whitehall Close |
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[Situation] In Whitehall Close on the southern side of the Nethergate
The ancient Palace of Whitehall was situated off the South side of the Nethergate from which its site & remains of the West wall is now approached by a close known as "Whitehall Close" There is nothing now remaining to shew the extent of the original building or to indicate its character & the only remnants of the structure are those described in the History of Dundee by Thomson as follows: "A few yards East of Coutie's Wynd, within a long dirty narrow Court called Whitehall there existed until a very few years ago, the remains of a very strong vaulted building" * * * * "in which Queen Mary, James VI & his grandson Charles II
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have resided. On the lintel of a door that opened from the Court into one of the vaults there was inscribed "Tendit, acerrima, Virtus;" & on the broken lintel of a chimney which is built in the wall of a house on the opposite or East side but a little nearer the top of the Court, the royal achievement of Scotland is placed, along with an escutcheon uncharged, but parted per cross, the date 1588, the incription "Obay. ze. King. King James VI in: de_". the remainder of the word "fens" is broken off; & in front of the house to the Nethergate at the top of the court is placed the Court armour of Charles II Scotland England France Ireland quarterly - with "God save the King C.R. [Carolus Rex] 1660." In the wall of the building that constitutes the present Whitehall and beside the door, appears & [an] ornamented niche & the figure of a flying angel, which though they were built in the wall of the former house may have been brought from the ruins of the Chapel that stood in the next court to the West." |
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Earl of Buccleuch's Residence in 1650 General Monk's Head Quarters in 1651
Birth place of the first Dutchess of Buccleugh & Monmouth |
Mr. Robert Gray Earl's Inn
Mr. Mills Jeweller High St.
Mr. Alexander - Bookseller Overgate
Mr. James Thomson Small's Wynd
Thomson's Hist: [History] of Dundee
Mr. C. Roger Dundee Library |
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[Situation] At the east end of the Overgate.
The house situated at the South East Corner of the Overgate is traditionally reputed to have been the birth place of Anne first Duchess of Buccleugh and Monmouth.
At the N.E. [North East] corner of this house is a circular turret springing out from the main building at about 15 feet from the basement & from thence continued a little distance above the roof of the house and the North side of the premises facing the Overgate is of a style indicative of its great antiquity The remaining portions have been modernised & present no features of a striking character |
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"On the opposite side of the gorge of the Overgate Stands an old house fronting the High Street,
having a flat-capped turret at its north-east angle. This building was once connected with the erections
used as the Council Chambers and other public offices after the town [House] in the Seagate was deserted,
and before the vestry of St. Clement's Church was applied to these [uses]. In this house also about
the year 1650, was born Anne in her own right Countess of Buccleuch and afterwards by marriage
with the ill-fated Duke of Monmouth the first Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth. It was also the
head quarters of General Monk after he captured the town in 1651. Within the present century part
of it was long occupied as an upholstery warehouse at a later period it contained Writing Chambers and
it is now applied to various purposes." Thomson's History of Dundee p. [page] 154
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Insurance Buildings |
Mr. G. Nichol Ironmonger Thorter Row
Thomson's Hist: [History] of Dundee
Mr. G. Ower Plumber &c. Insurance Bdgs: [Buildings] |
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[Situation] On the west side of Thorter Row.
A large & substantial pile of Buildings, erected about 1826 by a local Insurance Compy. [Company], subsequently sold, and now the property of various individuals. It is situated on the South Side of the Overgate and forms the North West angle or corner of Thorter Row at its junction with the Overgate |
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Camperdown Land on the site of our Lady Warkstairs
Camperdown Land on the site of our Lady Warkstairs |
Mr. Young. Tailor & Clothier High St.
Mr. Mills Jeweller High St. |
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[Situation] At the W. [West] end of the High Street
A large building 4 storeys high the lower storey of which is occupied as Shops the upper Storeys are dwelling houses occupied chiefly by mechanics This house was built the year that the Battle of Camperdown was fought which gave rise to the name. On the site of it was formerly an Old wooden fronted house which appears to have the name of Our Lady Warkstairs. In Thomson's History of Dundee he appears to allude to the house immediately adjoining this one on the west as Our Lady Warkstairs but Mr. Young who is proprietor of the Corner house states that in his Title deeds that his own property is described as the Old Tolbooth, and the property on the west of it is called Our Lady Warkstairs which refered to the Old house previous to the building of Camperdown Land |
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[Camperdown Land on the Site of Our Lady Warkstairs]
"At the west end of the High Street and closely adjoining the north side of the old Episcopal
Chapel there is an ancient wooden fronted house (one of the very few specimens remaining of the ancient
style of house manufacture) inhabited by different families which seems to have been an eleemosynary
establishment under the auspices of the ancient Church before the Reformation as it bore the
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Mint Close |
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[Situation] On the northern side of the High Street.
A narrow passage leading Northward from the High Street to a common Stair with other Houses &c. immediately West of Reform Street.
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Supposed Site of Royal Palace and Mint
Supposed Site of Royal Palace and Mint |
Mr. Charles Rogers Librarian Dundee Library
Mr. James Thomson Author of History of Dundee
William Tyrie Plasterer Bell Street |
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[Situation] At the north end of the Mint Close.
This object stood within the Mint Close. This Close is now nearly closed up by the buildings or houses in Reform Street. Some remains of the Mint were found some years ago. William Tyrie a plasterer who resided in the close at the time says that when the workmen were clearing away the foundations of an old house which had been long occupied as a public Ho. [House] several old fashioned Crucibles & other fragments were dug up from beneath the kitchen of the house. Mr. Charles Rogers also saw these remains found and he states that he had long a silver groat in his possession which was found in the place and which he describes as a coin of Robert I There was also a piece of oak wood found in the place of which Mr. Rogers has made a set of bed posts and which he considers to have been originally used in striking the impression on the coins. |
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[Site of Royal Palace and Mint]
"Much about the same time with Forfar Dundee was honoured with a royal residence there having
been one within the Court Called St. Margaret's Close at the High Street near which that appendage
of royalty the mint was afterwards erected. The palace or at least part of it which had stood
uncovered and in ruins for a considerable time was put in a state of repair a few years before
the rebellion of 1745 by Bailie Watson a partisan of the house of Stewart + + + +
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The palace at present is occupied by several families and upon a lintel of one
of the apartments which is of large dimensions and was recently used as a Wright's Shop there
is an uncharged escutcheon accompanied with the date 1505 this of course refers only to
some alterations or repairs and not to the erection of the house.
This palace after ceasing to be a royal residence was Confered upon and inhabited
by the Earls of Angus of the family of the Douglas, by the Scryseours of Dudhope constables
of Dundee and afterwards by John Graham of Claverhouse Viscount Dundee.
Robert III was the first Sovereign who struck coin* in the mint which was connected
with the palace and he probably was the erector of it. Silver groats bearing his impress
were minted here and are still to be seen [in] the collections of the curious. A close leading
from the High Street is still called the Mint Close." Mackie's History of Dundee pp. [pages] 146-7
*There is reason to doubt the accuracy of this assertion. Mr. C. Rogers states that a silver groat of the
reign of Robert Bruce was found some years ago on the site of the mint which would lead
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Site of the Luckenbooths
Site of the Luckenbooths
Site of the Luckenbooths |
Mr. C. Rogers. Librarian &c. Dundee Library
Mr. Young. Taylor High Street
Mr. James Thomson author of Hist. [History] of Dundee |
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[Situation] At the eastern end of the Overgate and Southern side of the Street
According to the idea entertained by the most intelligent of the inhabitants of Dundee concerning these objects. They were wooden projections attached permanently to the fronts of a range or ranges of houses in Overgate they were so constructed as to serve the purpose of Shops, or perhaps similar to the modern "arcade". It is also asserted that here the Free men of the Burgh had booths free of Toll where they disposed of their manufactured & other goods. whilst the stranger or others who had not the freedom of transacting mercantile business or trades within the burgh had booths allotted to them in another part adjoining the market Place for which they paid Toll according to the bye laws of the burgh These booths it is said by Mr. Young and others extended along the fronts of the houses on the south side of Overgate from the High Street to Thorter Row - The Luckenbooths were generally in every City & burgh in Scotland. |
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"The west end of the square or High Street which embraces a beautiful and grotesque view falls next
to be illustrated. The dark tower of the church rises in gloomy majesty above the top of an ancient build-
-ing long denominated the Luckenbooths at the extremme Corner of which a turret still remains. The
association connected with this venerable pile partake of a character and interest which cannot fail
to impress every spectator. This same mansion was chosen by General Monk as his residence when he had
taken possession of the town and consigned it to be pillaged by the hands of the soldiery as has been
already stated. Under the same roof the celebrated Anne Scott daughter of the Earl of
Buccleuch afterwards Duchess of Monmouth is said to have been born. Her parents at the time were
among those who had taken refuge within the walls of Dundee during the usurpation of Cromwell.
Here also in 1715 the *Pretender took up his residence during his sojourn in town. The lower part
was originally [divided] into arched sections similar to those of the old Customhouse. The doors and win-
dows of the shops however have been modernized and enlarged. The Luckenbooths run west into
the Overgate anciently called Argylegaet." Mackie's history of Dundee page 145
* It is not quite certain that the Pretender occupied this house as in Thomson's History another
house is mentioned in which he slept - so that there seems to be a different of opinion on
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Site of Town Guard House |
Mr. Young Tailor and Clothier High St.
Mr. James Thomson Small's Wynd |
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[Situation] At the south-west end of the High Street
This place is pointed out as being the site of the Town Guard House. It appears on Crawford's Plan of Dundee 1776 and is of small dimensions, but it is generally considered by the inhabitants as very ancient. They assert that it served in time of the old system of Police or Town Guards the purposes of a Lockup or temporary prison as well as a station for the Town Guards - The lower storey of the large building which now covers its site are shops - the upper Storey is a large room used as a Commission Sale Room this part was originally used and built for the purposes of a Chapel for a congregation of Independent Episcopalians which soon after joined the congregation of St. Pauls after which the hall or chapel was long used by a society or Institution called the Literary Institute. |
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Site of Tron [note]
In Edinburgh where the word Tron is still used
as the name of a church it is never spelled with
the final, e, yet in Jamieson's Dictionary it is
spelled Trone, so that it appears the orthography
of the word is not settled. It may be remarked
that the pronunciation in Edinburgh would war-
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in the High Street Stood the Tron or public weighing machine This instrument was generally called the Salt Tron on account of Salt being a Commodity then brought to market from the different Salt pans which were Common along the sea shore. There is a large stone in street which is still understood to mark the place of this ancient machine or is the stone in the beam actually stood. |
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Wesleyan Methodist Chapel |
Revd. [Reverend] John Drake
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[Situation] On the west side of Tally Street at its junction with Overgate.
A plainly built Chapel, erected in 1790, & situated at the North West corner of Tally Street adjoining the Overgate. The basement or ground floor is used as shops & the entrance to the Chapel is from the rere of building, on the South Side. It contains Sittings for 500 - 160 of which are free. the number of Communicants is 150 and the minister's salary £100 per annum is derived from the voluntary contributions of the Church & Congregation.
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Argyll Close |
Mr. W. Brown 7 overgate
Dundee Directory
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Lloyd's Hotel |
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[Situation] On the side of Argyll Close
An excellent Hotel situated at the North West angle of the High Street, the basement being used as shops, the business of the Hotel is confined to the upper part of the house
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High Street |
Mr. J. Fulton's Plans Town Surveyor
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Edward's Plan of Dundee
Parliamy. [Parliamentary] List of Voters
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[Situation] Extending from Nethergate to Murraygate.
A large open space or square nearly in the centre of the Town upon which the following Streets abut viz Nethergate, Overgate Reform Street, Murraygate Seagate, Castle Street and Crichton Street. It contains several very excellent shops & the houses Surrounding it are of three and four storeys in height. The Town House, the property of the Corporation, and in which the Post office is situated, lies on the South Side of this Street. The Literary Institution to the West, in the narrowest part of the thoroughfare, and the Trades Hall, now used by a Banking Company on the East side - The Street extends from the Nethergate to the Murraygate East and West |
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Keys Close |
Mr. Urquart, Seedsman
Dundee Directory
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[Situation] On the South side of Nethergate near its east end
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Scott's Close |
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[Situation] On the South side of Nethergate near its east end.
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Harris's Entry |
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Camperdown Court |
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Mr. John Millar, Barrack Stt.
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Camperdown Hall |
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[Situation] On the northern side of Camperdown Court
A small Hall or meeting room with Committee rooms &c. attached lying off the West side of Barrack Street. It is the property of the Camperdown Lodge of Freemasons and is let by the Society for Public meetings, Exhibitions &c. &c. when not required for their own use. The basement flat is used as a Cork Cutters shop & the entrance to the building is through Camperdown Court. |
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Ogilvie's Close |
Mr. J. Logie 32 Overgate
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Shepherd's Close |
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Hammermen's Hall |
Dundee Directory
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[Situation] On the east side of Barrack Street.
A large room lying off the E [East] side of Barrack Stt. (forming part of an ancient Franciscan Nunnery) in which meetings of various kinds are held from time to time, but principally used by the Society of Hammermen of Dundee. It is used during the day time as a boy's school in connection with St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Blinshall Street |
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Yeaman's Close |
Mr. J. Alexander Matthew's Close
Dundee Directory
Mr. W. Cleghorn 75 Overgate |
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Speed's Close |
Mr. W. Brown 7 Overgate
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Mr. J. Alexander Matthews Close |
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
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St. Salvator's Close |
Mr. W. Brown 7 overgate
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Mr. T. Rait 10 overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of Overgate
A narrow close opening Northwards from the Overgate and extending to the South end of the New Corn Exchange. In this close to the East may be seen the remains of some of the oldest houses in Dundee |
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Guillan's Close |
Mr. P. Kinnison 13 overgate
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
A close or passage leading Northwards from the Overgate to a small court situated to the West of Crichton's Court & containing several small dwellings in flats
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Crichton's Court |
Mr. P. Kinnison 13 overgate
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Mr. D. Robertson accountt. [accountant] Crichton's Court |
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
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Matthew's Close
Mathew's Close |
Mr. J. Alexander Brassfounder
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
A close opening from the North side of the Overgate & leading to a small Brass foundry and to a plumber & gasfitter's shop There is also a Smithy situated in this yard to the West |
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METHODIST CLOSE [Dundee] |
Methodist Close |
Dundee Directory
Painted over entrance
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
A long narrow passage leading Northwards from the Overgate to several old & ruinous dwellings and also to "Hammermen's Hall" which is situated at the North end of the close or passage. |
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HAY'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Hay's Close |
Mr. William Sime 57 Overgate
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Mr. D. Rea 59 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the north side of the Overgate
A short & narrow passage leading from the North side of the Overgate to several small tenements in rere of the Swan Inn at the junction of Barrack Stt. with the Overgate |
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SWAN INN [Dundee] |
Swan Inn |
Mr. D. Rea 59 Overgate
Sign Board
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[Situation] On the east side of Barrack Street at its junction with Overgate.
A very good Inn at the junction of Barrack Stt. & Overgate the basement flat is used for shops the business of the Inn being confined to the upper parts of the house. It is the property of Mr. Joseph Snell and occupied by Mr. P. Farquharson & Co. [Company] |
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FRANCISCAN NUNNERY (Remains of) [Dundee] |
Franciscan Nunnery (remains of)
Convent of the nuns of St. Clare
Convent of Franciscan nuns or Grey Sisters
Convent of the nuns of St. Clare |
Mr. William Sime 57 Overgate
Thomson's Hist. [History] of Dundee
Mr. William Inglis Teacher Episcopal School
Fullarton's Gazetteer.
Mr. C. Innes's Report
The yellow Frigate, by Grant |
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[Situation] At the NW [North West] end of Methodist Close
An ancient and delapidated building, irregular in form and closely surrounded by ruinous tenements & dwellings, situated to the North of Methodist Close with Entrance from Barrack St.
It presents no peculiar Architectural features having been so altered & modernised from time to time that little remains to indicate its early origin. The upper storeys have been divided & partitioned off into different suites of rooms which are let as "flats" & the lower or basement storey on the North side is used as a schoolroom & for a public meeting room, this having formerly been the Chapel of the Nunnery. Nothing can be gleaned respecting the date of foundation or erection
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Franciscan Nunnery
This Congregation of Grey Sisters otherwise Claresses, Nuns of St Clare, or Franciscan Monachae
occupied a large building which still remains and is the only one of all the religious houses which
the town contained that remains, externally, at least, entire. This house is situated at the top of the
Methodist Close a few yards east of Barrack Street. It is seperated from the Houff by the in-
terposition only of the Coach building premises of the Messrs Cuthbert. The building is lofty and
forms three sides of a square enclosing a very small court the eastern side being only two flats
in height. The ground floor of the west and north sides is vaulted but the ground of the east side
is occupied with three arches in the nature of a Cloister or covered walk in which the sisters had taken
the exercise of walking during inclement weather. These arches are as they long have been divided
into three divisions by cross walls and two of these divisions the south and middle ones are used as cellars. Above
the vaults on the north side there is a large hall which extends the whole length and breadth of that part of the
house. Before the Reformation this hall was the chapel of the nunnery and at one time towards the end of
last century it was used by the Society of methodists as a place of worship (from which circumstance the
name of the Closed is derived), after their establishment in the town, afterwards by coach builder's workshop
and nearly forty years ago as a schoolroom and now as it belongs to the Hammermen Incorporation it is fitted up
for almost any purpose being occasionally used by the unbeneficed preacher the itinerant salesman the philo-
sophical lecturer, and not unfrequently it has been the scene of the stage struck follies of would-be Edmund
Keans and Fanny Kembles. Another apartment above this equal in extent but made so by putting several
rooms into one was long and perhaps still is used as a place of devotional meeting by a small society
of Christians who called themselves Bereans or were so called by others and formerly when the hall below was
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a school-room it was used by a small body chiefly people well advanced in years as a place of religious
exercise." &c. &c.
Some Latin and Greek Scriptural quotations were formerly to be seen on a large stone in the north
wall of the Chapel; and within a recess in the south wall ornamented with small columns the Holy Water
Laver was placed with a gutter through the wall for draining off the water after its purpose was
answered. Above the circular top of the recess and within an eliptical wreath of flowers and foliage
there was inscribed in Roman Capitals of good formation the following devout ejaculation. "Lord vash ovr
souls in the blood of Christ." Besides the apartments on the same floor with [the chapel], there are a number of others which
of course were the dormitories refectory &c. of the establishment but of how many individuals the sisterhood
consisted is unknown neither can it be stated at what time or by whom it was erected nor how endowed
beyond a single acre of land at the West Port and a small bit beside called the "Grey Sisters' Acre." In
the year 1685 this acre was let by the Hospitalmaster for the rent of thirty Shillings Scots and at present it produces
about £100 sterling of feu duties annually to the trustees of Guthrie's Mortification who are the superior pro-
prietors for the benefit of the Mortification - Mr. Guthrie having assigned it for educational purposes
so long ago as 1674. On one of the peat or putt stones of the roof of the house facing to Barrack Street the
date 1621 is placed but this merely shows that it had been repaired in that year by a secular pro-
-prietor and probably by one of the Forresters of Millhill it having long been the town house of that ancient
and now extinct family, and from them denominated "Millhill's Lodging." &c. &c.
The entry to this nunnery with the exception of the hall or Chapel which enters from Barrack Street is from the Overgate by the Methodist
Close at the top of which there is a small gateway surmounted with a platform of stone. The gateway is very simple and
wholly unadorned".
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ALBION HOTEL [Dundee] |
Albion Hotel |
Mr. C. Hay proprietor
Written on Sign Board
Mr. A. Kay Spirit Dealer Tally Street
Dundee Directory 1856-7 |
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[Situation] On the east side of Tally Street at its junction with Overgate.
A small but well built Hotel at the junction of Tally Street with the overgate - opposite the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. It is the property of and occupied by Mr. C. Hay. The basement is occupied as shops |
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Tally Street |
Mr. W. Sime 57 overgate
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Dundee Directory
Edward's Plan of dundee
Mr. P. Saunderson 11 Tally Stt. |
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]Situation] Extends from Nethergate to Overgate
A short street extending from the junction of Barrack Street with the overgate Southwards to the Nethergate. On the East side are a few good houses of three and four storeys high and on the West side is situated the Steeple and other Churches |
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CHURCH LANE [Dundee] |
Church Lane |
Mr. J. Thomson Plumber Church Lane
Dundee Directory
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THORTER ROW |
Thorter Row |
William Baxter. Vety. [Veterinary] Surgeon
Dundee Directory
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George McKenzie Grocer Thorter Row |
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[Situation] Extends from Overgate to Nethergate.
A short & narrow Street extending from the Overgate to Nethergate Southwards, & intersecting Church Lane at its eastern extremity. It is paved, & lighted with Gas |
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WHITEHALL CLOSE [Dundee] |
Whitehall Close |
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Dundee Directory
Thomson's Histy. [History] of Dundee
Mr. G. L. L. Allison Spirit Mercht. [Merchant] |
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[Situation] Extends from Nethergate to Fish Street
A long and narrow passage or close leading Southwards from the Nethergate to Fish Street in which are the remains of some ancient buildings referred to in Thomson's Hist: [History] of Dundee |
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YOUNG'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Young's Close |
J. Kinnear 14 West Port
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Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the south side of West Port
A long narrow passage or entry leading Southwards from West Port to a few small dwellings and to a garden in rere of a house fronting West Port. It is situated to the East of Temple Lane |
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TEMPLE LANE CHURCH (U.P. [United Presbyterian]) |
Temple Lane Church (U.P. [United Presbyterian]) |
Dundee Directory
Revd. [Reverend] J. Wilson Minister |
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[Situation] On the east side of Temple Lane.
A large, but plainly built Church situated in Temple Lane, on the E [East] side, erected in 1796, contains 1000 sittings 300 of which are rented. Communicants 200. Ministers salary £130 per annum, derived from collections & seat rents - There is a Sunday School held in the Church. No. of scholars 140. No. of Teachers, (members of Congregation) [..] & free sittings are granted to all who apply for them & are unable to pay. Minister Revd. [Reverend] J. Wilson. |
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CROSS CHURCH |
St. John's or Cross Church
Cross Church |
Revd. [Reverend] P. Grant Minister
Dundee Directory 1856-7
Thomson's Histy. [History] of Dundee 1847
Mr. W. B. Baxter Town Chamberlain.
"Account of the Revenue expenditure of the Town of Dundee Kirk Fabric & St. Davids Church & of the Trustees for Creditors of the Town of Dundee 1st. Octr. [October] to 5th. Apr. [April] 1855 & 1856. Printed by Authority" |
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[Situation] On the east side of South Tay Street.
A small & plainly built Church erected in 1839 having sittings for 872 persons 347 of which are at present rented & the remainder unlet. There are no Free Seats. The number of Communicants is 962 & the salary of the Minister 105£ per annum is paid by the Corporation out of the funds of the Town of Dundee. There is a day school for boys and girls in Connection with this Church situated at Hawkhill (Vide Description)
This Church is locally known as St. John's or Cross Church but such appellation appears to be somewhat ambiguously applied as the building here referred to was erected as above stated in 1839 for and used as a Gaelic Church & was known by no other name than "The Gaelic Church" until after the destruction by fire in 1841 of the Church of the Blessed Virgin upon which event one of the four Congregations previously accomodated in the latter building rented the said Gaelic Church and it was
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finally purchased by the Corporation of the Town of Dundee for their use in perpetuity. The Church of the Blessed Virgin was the ancient Parish Church of Dundee divided by a decree of the Lords of Session dated 23rd. July 1788 into four Churches or separate Congregations named respectively St. Mary's St. Pauls St. Clement's & St. John's. since its erection however, three of these only are provided for on the same spot and the site of the latter is built over.
Under these Circumstances a question might arise - this Church having no dedicatory name - whether its proper designation on the Government Plans should be "St. John's or Cross Church" or simply "Presbyterian Church" or "Established Presbyterian Church"
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MATHEW'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Mathew's Close |
Mr. A. Hutchinson 24 West Port
Mr. J. Kinnear proprietor 14 West Port |
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[Situation] On the south side of West Port
A narrow passage opening Southwards from the West Port & leading to small dwelling houses in rere of the main Street and to some garden grounds. It is situated to the West of Souter's Close |
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SOUTER'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Souter's Close
Soutar's Close |
Mr. A. Hutchinson 24 West Port
Mr. J. Kinnear 14 West Port
Dundee Directory 1856-7 |
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[Situation] On the south side of West Port
A short & narrow passage opening Southwards from the East end of the West Port and leading to Tay Stret by a passage to the East |
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BROAD CLOSE [Dundee] |
Broad Close |
Mr. D. McDonald 226 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Mr. J. Hughes 230 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the south side of Overgate
A passage leading Southwards from the Overgate to the rere of St. John's Church & communicating with Tay Street to the North of the Church. It is partly a private roadway. |
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SAUNDERSON'S COURT [Dundee] |
Saunderson's Court |
Mr. A. Urquart 221 Overgate
Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the south side of Overgate
A wide passage leading from the South side of the Overgate to an open court or yard & also to several dwelling houses occupied chiefly by Tradesmen &c. |
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CANDLE CLOSE [Dundee] |
Candle Close |
Mr. J. Dawson 209 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Mr. W. Chalmers 212 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the south side of Overgate
An open passage leading Southwards from the Overgate to a small drying green and to small dwelling houses occupied by mechanics and others |
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MILN'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Miln's Close |
Mr. J. Dawson 209 Overgate
Dundee Directory
Mr. W. Chalmers 212 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the south side of Overgate
A narrow passage leading Southwards from the Overgate, a little to the east of Long Wynd, to the rere of houses in both those Streets There is also a large drying green to the South West of this thoroughfare. |
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FREE CHURCH (Missionary) [Long Wynd] |
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] William Wilson
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[Situation] On the west side of Long Wynd near its north end.
A very plainly built Church situated in the Long Wynd, used as a Mission Station by the Free Church party in Dundee.
It is capable of sitting 400 persons, none of the seats are rented, the Church being chiefly frequented by very poor and destitute persons.
There is no regularly appointed Minister. the ministry being carried on by various parties alternately connected with different Congregations of the above Church and it is supported upon voluntary principles.
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RENNIE'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Rennie's Close |
Written over entry
Dundee Directory
Mr. F. C. Parker Chemist Nethergate |
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[Situation] On the South side of Nethergate & at the west side of St. Paul's Free Church
A small close or passage leading Southwards from the Nethergate and running into Sea Close by which it communicates with Yeaman Shore. It contains a few small houses of an inferior description |
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LUKE'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Luke's Close |
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Dundee Directory
Mr. F. C. Parker Chemist Nethergate |
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[Situation] On the northern side of the Nethergate
A narrow passage leading Northwards from the Nethergate to the rere of houses on the East side of Long Wynd. the second "flats" in which are reached by Common stairs in this entry or passage The houses are chiefly occupied by weavers and are the property of various individuals. |
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GALL'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Gall's Close |
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Dundee Directory
Mr. J. Guillan 130 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the South side of Overgate
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ALEXANDER'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Alexander's Close |
Mr. J. Smith 126 Overgate
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Mr. J. Guillan 130 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the South side of Nethergate
A narrow passage to the East of Gall's Close leading Southwards from the Overgate to an open court & yard & to a common stair of houses fronting the Main Street. |
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SCHOOL WYND [Dundee] |
School Wynd |
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[Situation] Extends from Nethergate to Overgate.
A short Street extending from the Overgate Southwards to the Nethergate on the West side of the Steeple Church. The houses are of a modern Construction 3 & 4 Storeys in height & the Street is clean, paved & lighted with gas |
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GEORGE'S CHURCH (U.P. [United Presbyterian]) |
George's Chapel (U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church)
(George's Church) U P. [United Presbyterian] |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Gilfillan Am [Artium Magister] Minister
Dundee Directory
Mr. W. Baxter Town Chamberlain
Public announcements |
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[Situation] On the western side of School Wynd.
A plain but neat edifice erected in 1826, situated on the West side of School Wynd and used by a Congregation of United Presbyterians. It contains somewhere about 1000 sittings, none of which are free, but poor members are accomodated with seats gratuitously. The number of Communicants is 800 and the Minister's Salary £220 per annum is derived from seat rents & collections solely.
There is a female class taught by the Minister, in the Session House & a Sabbath School is held in the Church, the teachers in which are members of the Congregation. Minister Revd. [Reverend] G. Gilfillan A.M. [Artium Magister] |
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UNION CLOSE [Dundee] |
Union Close |
Mr. D. Jobson Spirit Mercht. [Merchant] School Wynd
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[Situation] On the northern side of Nethergate
A short narrow passage leading Northwards from the Nethergate, a little to the West of School Wynd to a small court containg [containing] common stairs of the houses on either side |
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HAZEEL'S CLOSE [Dundee] |
Hazeel's Close |
Mr. E. Wilson 29 Nethergate
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Mr. J. Lothian 27 Nethergate |
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[Situatioin] On the northern side of the Nethergate
A passage situated to the West of the above, leading Northwards from the Nethergate to an open Court Yard & by a covered passage to gardens in rere of the houses in Albert Court. There are small houses in this Court occupied by Tradesmen and others |
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ALBERT COURT [Dundee] |
Albert Court |
Mr. J. Lothian 27 Nethergate
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Dundee Directory |
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[Situation] On the northern side of the Nethergate.
A narrow entrance or close leading Northwards from the Nethergate & to the East of Victoria Square to writers of small houses occupied chiefly by Mechanics, and to a Brass Foundry & Plumbers & Gasfitters Workshops &c &c |
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Victoria Square |
Mr. W. S. Allen 6 Victoria Square
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Mr. P. Mallon 122 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the northern side of the Nethergate.
A small, neat square of well constructed houses, mostly three storeys high & occupied by shopkeepers & professional people. It is situated off the north side of the Nethergate from which it is approached through a covered passage or entry. The centre of the square is used as a drying green by the neighbouring tenants |
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LONG WYND [Dundee] |
Long Wynd |
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Mr. H. Cummins 176 overgate |
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[Situation] Leads from the Overgate to the Nethergate
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Calender Close |
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[Situation] On the south side of the Overgate.
A narrow passage leading Southwards from the Overgate to several small dwelling houses tenanted by operatives. There is also a Currying shop situated in this close & to the extreme South a large open Court or yard and a vegetable garden. It communicates with several small back yards and gardens |
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DOIG'S ENTRY |
Doig's Entry |
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Mr. F.H. Todd 177 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the southern side of the Overgate.
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Spence's Close |
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Mr. Millar 146 Overgate |
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Gunn's Close |
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Dundee Directory
Mr. R. Soutar 156 Overgate |
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[Situation] On the southern side of the Overgate.
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SOUTH CHURCH |
South Church (Established)
St. Paul's South Church
South Church |
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Abst: [Abstract] of Town Expenditure
Dundee Directory
Dundee Directory
Abstract shewing the seats Let & unlet in the Churches 1856 |
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[Situation] On the northern side of Nethergate
A very handsome pile of building of Gothic Architecture, re-erected in 1845 having been previously destroyed by fire, originally erected by David Earl of Huntingdon in 1190.
It contains about 1300 Sittings all of which belong to the Town Council of Dundee & private parties who rent them to Sitters. The No: of Communicants is 400 & the ministers Salary which is not fixed at present but will shortly be decided in the Court of Session, is derived from the Town & Hospital Funds.
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Site of OUR LADY'S CHURCH (12th. Century) |
Site of Our Lady's Church (12th Century)
St. Mary's Church |
Small's Statistical Acct: [Account] of the Ph. [Parish] & Town of Dundee 1792
Mr. C. Roger public Library Dundee
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[Situation] On the northern Side of Nethergate
This site appears to have been occupied from the latter part of the 12th Century by a large & magnificent Church, originally founded by David Earl of Huntingdon, but at what precise date does not appear. It is traditionally reputed to have been almost entirely destroyed by Edward I of England upon his invasion & again in the reign of Edward VI in 1548. After undergoing suitable repairs, it was a third time subjected to injury by fire (during the civil wars) in the year 1645 and in the year 1841 the greater portion of the Church was wholly consumed by a fire the cause of which was accidental. Nothing further can be gleaned of the early history of this once splendid building than what is related by Dr. Small in his Statistical account of the Town & neighbourhood & by other writers on the antiquities of the locality |
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Church of the Blessed Virgin. - This once magnificent Structure was erected towards the close of
the twelfth century* by David Earl of Huntingdon and Garioch the favourite brother of William I. surnamed
the Lyon. It was erected in consequence of a vow according to the fashion of the age to show his gratitude for
a signal deliverance from iminent danger.
About the year 1190 the Earl with a body of his countrymen accompanied Richard I. of England and other Princes
on the Crusade for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Saracens. In this expedition he experienced many trying vi-
cissitudes of fortune not the least was the being taken prisoner and sold for a slave. After obtaining his liberty he returned
homeward and in course of his passage encountered a violent tempest in the north sea. The Crazy bark on board
of which he was being every moment in danger of foundering he vowed in the extremity of danger that if Our Lady
should bring him and his Companions safe to land he would erect and endow a church to her honour as a
monument of his gratitude. According to the legend on the aspiration of this vow the storm moderated the wind
fell and the sea became smooth and the shattered bark which carried the Prince arrived in safety in the Tay
where reaching the Harbour of Dundee he landed at the Craig or Rock of St. Nicholas and fulfilled his vow by the
erection of this church dedicating it to the honour of the most blessed Virgin. It is true that there was an altar within
the church dedicated to the memory of the national patron but as it was the work of another [an earlier] founder its erection
was at a subsequent period of time.
It appears that the Earl of Huntingdon like many others since his time forgot the obligation of his vow
for very soon after the erection of his votive church he transferred it with all the emoluments with which he
endowed it to his more favourite Abbey of Lindores near Newburgh, which he erected in the year 1178 and to which
it continued an appendage untill the reign of Charles I. who dissolved it from that establishment and from the
Crown in favour of the Constable John Scrimseoure afterward Viscount Dudhope, An act of parliament passed
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on the 28th. of June 1633 appointing where the tenants of church lands were to meet to pay their rents to their superiors
which the "patron and person (parson) of the Kirk of Dundee dissolved from the abbacie of Lundores" were directed
to convene their tenants for that purpose at Dundee.
At the time this venerable pile was erected the town extended no further westward than to the neighbourhood
of the top of the Seagate and hence for many ages the designation of the church was the "Kirk in the Fields"
In some dispositions of property in the Nethergate which we have seen dated so low as the beginning of the 17th
century to which the churchyard was a boundary the church was so called by that name.
The dimensions of the original edifice when entire were - length from east to west 250 feet exclusive of the tower which within
walls at the base is 24 feet square; breadth from north to south being the length of the transept or cross part of the
building 174 feet Having been built in the manner of a cathedral the church was necessarily into several
parts such as the nave the chancel north and south transepts and the tower.
The first incident of importance that befel this monument of the piety of the Earl of Huntingdon was its de-
-struction by Edward I of England already from the universal ruin that overspread the the Kingdom during the
minority of David II. who succeeded in 1329 it is evident that a long period of prosperity would be necessary
to enable the people at large to pay attention to the reedification of their religious buildings. The people
were plundered to nakedness, the public finances ruined almost beyond recovery and every class steeped in
poverty to the lips but in the year 1375 the national finances were so improved that 100,000 marks sterling
a vast sum at that time, were paid for the ransom of David II. from Captivity in England. As a con-
siderable portion of the ransom was paid by the magistrates and citizens of Dundee it is plain that
the general prosperity of the town must have greatly increased and it is therefore to this era that the
reedification of the church ought perhaps to be referred. &c, &c,
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EARL'S INN [Dundee] |
Earl's Inn |
Robert Gray Esqr.
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[Situation] On the northern side of Yeaman Shore.
This name is applied by the owner, to a private residence with large garden attached situated on the North side of Yeaman Shore. It is three storeys in height, of a modern style of build & does not present any appearance of antiquity but is said to stand upon part of the site of what was anciently known as the "Earl's Lodging" or of grounds thereunto belonging and which was formerly the dwelling of the first Earls of Crawford. It is the property and in the occupation of Robert Gray Esqr. Merchant Dundee |
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EAST CHURCH [Dundee] |
East Church (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] C. Adie D.D. [Doctor of Divinity]
Dundee Directory
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[Situation] On the northern side of Nethergate
A very handsome Gothic structure erected in the years 1842-4 upon the site of the old Parish Church which had in the previous years been destroyed by fire together with the adjoining Church.
The building presents a very imposing appearance when viewed conjointly with the adjacent Church & Steeple & in the interior is both commodious & light. The No. of sittings in the church 1272, there are none however, free, and many are private properties. The number of Communicants is 700 & the Ministers stipend is 20 Chalders half Meal, half Barley & 12 Bolls of Barley over and above. There are three day schools and four Sabbath Schools in the Parish Minister Revd. [Reverend] C. Adie D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] |
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Site of ST. MARY'S CHAPEL |
St. Mary's Chapel (Site of) |
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[Situation] At the S. [South] Eastern end of St. Mary's Close.
At the South End of St. Mary's Close are situated two small dwelling houses underneath which is a passage Communicating with St. Margaret's Close, these houses are reputed to stand on the site of St. Mary's Chapel & the foundation & part of the walls of the ancient building are said to have been used in building these houses.
The title deeds of this property, which belongs to Mrs. Watson of the Nethergate - describe the premises as being erected on an "old delapidated Chapel", but does not give any dedicatory name & Dr. [Doctor] Small says in writing of this Chapel in 1792; "the name of the saint to whom it was dedicated is forgotten, but some remains of it are still visible"
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Chapel of St. Mary. - This Chapel was situated close to the middle of Couties
Wynd on the east side where the only vestige remaining is the lower course
of the building but in the memory of the people alive it was more perfect for
they state that 60 years ago the walls containing some pointed arches remained
pretty entire.
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Site of EARL OF CRAWFORD'S HOUSE AND CHAPEL |
Site of Earl of Crawford's House and Chapel
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Site of Earl of Crawford's House and Chapel |
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[Situation] On the NW. [North West] side of Yeaman Shore
The Earl of Crawford's House was situated on the ground between Yeaman's Shore and the Nethergate. Mr. Gray the propr. [proprietor] of the house called Earls Inn asserts that his house is built on the site of it. Whilst Mr. Thomson states that Earls Inn occupies part of the site only, and Mr. Rogers is of opinion that it stood somewhat nearer to the Nethergate, that is, between Earls Inn and the Nethergate. In a report on the extinct Title of Duke of Montrose lately claimed by the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, the writer in acknowledging the service rendered by R. Gray Esqr. of Earls Inn during the research made for documents &c., to establish the claim, incidintly remarks "Robert Gray owner of the site and relics of the ancient Palace of the Earls of Crawford". Mr. Gray further states that he saw foundations of the ancient building frequently dug up nearby adjoining his house - within the house of the Earls of Crawford
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or adjoining it there appears to have been a chapel. Thomson in his history of Dundee Calls it the Chapel of "St. Michael the Archangel". Reference has been made to Mr. Thomson to ascertain how he discovered the name of the Chapel and he states that it was an inscription that he saw on the wall of what was supposed to have been the Chapel, which has been long demolished.
"But the most aristocratical of private edifices in the town was the ancient lodging of the first Earl Crawford Called the Earl's Lodging which with its grounds and gardens extended from the Nethergate Southward to the Yeaman Shore at that time part of the Solum or Strand of the river and from Couttie's or Spalding's Wynd on the east as far west as the prolongation of the Dundee and Newtyle Railway. In the fifteenth century the marriage of the famous Archibald fifth Earl of Angus of the Douglas family (more renowned under his soubriquet of "Bell the Cat") to the Lady Maud daughter of the Earl of Crawford was celebrated with unusual splendour in this house. Since Union Street began to be built it has entirely disappeared. The house of the Messrs Gray is built upon part of the site of this ancient mansion and some fragments of an inscription found formerly on the Earls Lodging as the house was called are preserved in the offices of the modern building. At a period Long subsequent to the date of the marriage of Lord Angus and when the grounds next the Nethergate came to be alienated and built upon the first Earl of Kelly obtained and erected a residence on part of them. When the improvements going on in Connection with the formation of Union Street about 18 years ago required the house to be taken down his Lordships arms (without a date) were found in good preservation on the lintel of a chimney in one of the rooms which from its size seemed to have been the hall." - Thomson's history of Dundee page 156 |
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McKenzie's Buildings |
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[Situation] On the Southern Side of Nethergate
This name applies to a row of modern built shops and dwelling houses situated on the South side of the Nethergate & extending from St. Paul's Free Church Eastward to the production of the E [East] side of School Wynd on to the South side of the Nethergate.
The houses are from one to four storeys in height and are neatly & substantially built They are the property of Mrs. Mc.Kenzie Poulterer 80 Nethergate
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MALTHOUSE CLOSE |
Malthouse Close |
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[Situation] Leading S.E. [South East] from Nethergate.
A long & narrow passage leading Southwards from the Nethergate to the back entrances of of the Royal Hotel & Thistle Hall, & also to a batch of Stabling & Coach Houses belonging to the former establishment, situated on the West side of the close near its South end, & communicating with Yeaman Shore at its Southern extremity. There are a few small dwelling houses situated in this passage on the West side which are occupied by Mechanics & others. |
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UNION STREET [Dundee] |
Union Street |
Edward's Plan of Dundee 1846
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[Situation] Extends from Nethergate to Yeaman Shore
A fine, straight, & regularly built Street well paved & lighted with gas, the houses in which are four storeys in height. It extends from the South side of the Nethergate to Yeaman Shore and contains many excellent shops & private dwellings. On the West side is situated the Thistle Hall, and at the N.W. [North West] corner the Royal Hotel, two buildings adding much to the appearance of the Street. |
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ST MARGARET'S CLOSE |
St. Margaret's Close |
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Dundee Directory
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[Situation] Leading SE [South East from Nethergate
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COUTIE'S WYND |
Coutie's Wynd
Couttie's Wynd
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Crawfords Map of Dundee 1776
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Mr. William Moon 2 Union Stt.
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[Situation] Leading S E [South East] from the Nethergate
A long narrow street extending Southwards from the Nethergate to Yeaman Shore at the E [East] side of & parallel to Union Street.
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ST MARY'S CLOSE |
St. Mary's Close |
Mr. William Moon 2 Union Stt.
Mr. W. Gellatly 26 Nethergate
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[Situation] Leading S E [South East] from the Nethergate
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THISTLE HALL (Freemasons Lodge No. 158) |
Thistle Hall
Thistle Operative Lodge
Thistle Operative Hall |
Mr. James Foreman Hall keeper
Mr. J. M. Banks Secty. [Secretary] 30 Mid Stt.
Public announcements
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[Situation] On the western side of Union Street.
A large & commodious Hall with Committe rooms & offices attached situated on the West side of Union Street, erected in 1840 & capable of seating from 6 to 700 persons. The Hall contains a small gallery or orchestra, & a small rostrum & platform for public speakers. It is the property of the Freemasons & is occasionally used for public meetings, balls, Concerts &c. &c. and is popularly known & always advertised & announced as "The Thistle Hall", Union Stt. |
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ROYAL HOTEL [Dundee] |
Royal Hotel |
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[Situation] On the western side of Union Street at its junction with Nethergate
A first class Hotel situated at the North East Corner of Union Street at its junction with the Nethergate. It presents a bold front four storeys in height, the basement or ground floor being used as shops & the principal entrance to the establishment is from the Nethergate. It affords the usual accomodation to be had at houses of this description & being an extensive building has numerous Suites of rooms adapted to various purposes Hot, Cold, & other baths are provided upon the premises & the whole is in the occupation & the property of Mr. D. Macnaughtan
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STEEPLE CHURCH |
Steeple Church (Established) |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of School Wynd.
A plain but substantial building reerected after its destruction in 1548 in a plain & simple Gothic outline - Except the Tower, which was erected in the 12th. Century & is now the only remains of the original building. this Church is the most ancient part of the structure as it now stands. It contains seats for 1800 persons, & the Number of Communicants is 500. The Ministers Salary £300 per Annum is derived from the Kirk & Hospital Fund under the management of the Town Council & Provost &c.
There is a Sunday School held in the Church and attended to and taught by the Elders & Assistants The Church is the Established Church of Scotland and the Minister Revd. [Reverend] J. Thomson A.M. [Artium Magister] Dundee |
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ST PAUL'S FREE CHURCH |
St. Paul's (Free Church) |
Dundee Directory
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[Situation] On the Southern Side of Nethergate
A large and handsome Church in the early English Style, erected in 1852 & situated on the South side of the Nethergate. It is surmounted by a lofty & elegant spire forming a very conspicuous object among many others in the Town. It contains 950 sittings 20 of which are free. The No. of Communicants is 480 and the Ministers Salary £280 per annum is derived from the General Sustentation & Congregational Funds.
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TRINITY HOUSE |
Trinity House |
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Dundee Directory 1856-7
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[Situation] On the Southern Side of Yeaman Shore
A neat but plainly built edifice in which the members of the "Fraternity of Masters & Seamen" in Dundee Meet for the transaction of business relating to that Society It is situated on the South Side of Yeaman Shore adjoining the Terminus of the Dundee & Perth Railway is occupied by Mr. George Crammond the resident officer & John Clark the Marine Teacher and is the property of the Society. At the back of the building there is a store for oils &c. and a commodious Buoy room The above Association appears to have been incorporated by Royal Charter some time previous to the 17th. Century but the precise date of its first formation cannot be traced from the fact of its earlie records having been lost or destroyed when the Town was burned by General Monk in 1651 The Privy Council of Scotland however viewing these circumstances, granted then [them] as a body corporate in 1689 the right of levying a certain specified rate upon the Tonnage of all shipping (British & Foreign) entering the River Tay within prescribed limits & also granted warrant to the Fraternity to errect Lights and Beacons upon the River & Firth of Tay These rights & privileges were again ratified & confirmed by Royal Charter in 1774 and the Corporation further invested with power to purchase
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and hold lands &c. &c. and to provide a fund by contribution among themselves for the maintenance of decayed or indigent members of the Society or their widows or other relatives The last Charter also authorises certain byelaws being made for the better regulation & security of the body politic In connection with this Society is a School for the instruction of Mariners & others in Mathematics and Navigation &c. &c. & which is carried on within the building they contribute also something considerable towards the salary of a minister of the Established Church under the jurisdiction of the Town Council The Society has no relation to the Trinity Board of London |
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D U N D E E
AND ITS ENVIRONS
Sheet 54. 9. No. 4.
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