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FORFAR [town] |
Forfar |
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
Old Stat: [Statistical] Account
Fullarton's Gazateer
County Map |
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"The town of Forfar has been from time immemorial the head burgh of the County, & it was also the sole seat of the Sheriff Court until within the last few years, when a sheriff substitute was appointed for Dundee & its immediate neighborhood.
In the earliest notices that exist relative to Forfar, its Castle is described as a royal residence; and in the accounts of the Chamberlain of the Royal Household in the reign of Alexander III, & of some preceding monarchs, a charge is entered for the King's gardeners at Forfar. It is probable that the castle, the occasional residence of the monarch, & the residence of the sheriff of the county, gave rise to the fame of Forfar, & undoubtedly these circumstances secured to it its privileges as a Royal burgh. Nothing is known of the date of its original charter, but it was a burgh before the reign of Robert Bruce, as the authorities of Forfar gave evidence During his reign that Dundee was a Royal burgh."
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NORTHEND SCHOOL [Forfar] |
North-end School
North-end School |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln, Valuator |
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A handsomely built edifice erected a few years ago, partly by the Government grant, and partly by the Burgh. its interior consists of 2 large classrooms. |
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DOVEHILLOCK |
Dovehillock
Dovehillock
Dovehillock |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln,
Map of Burgh |
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2 Cottages having a large garden attached, situated on the north side of "Bailie Well Brae" Road |
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BAILIEWELL BRAE ROAD [Forfar] |
Bailie Well Brae Road
Bailie Well Brae Road
Bailie Well Brae Road |
Title deeds,
William Roberts Esqr.
Burgh Map |
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A Street or road leading from near the west end of Victoria St. and terminating at North Street |
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VICTORIA STREET [Forfar] |
Victoria Street
Victoria Street |
Corner Tickets,
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A Street leading from Castle St in a north easterly direction and terminating at North St. |
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Sheet 38-7-5 -- Burgh of Forfar |
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WITCHES' HOWE |
Witche's Howe
Witche's Howe
Witche's Howe |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln
Mr White, Writer |
038 |
This is the place where the individuals accused of witchcraft were wont to be burnt or executed. Several small eminences encircled this portion of ground, but recently they have been nearly all levelled. "The place of incremation was a small hollow a little north of the town called the "Witche's Howe and surrounded by several small eminences which were convenient stations for Spectators"
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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QUEEN'S WELL |
Queen's Well
Queen's Well
Queen's Well
Queen's Well |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr White, Writer
Thomas Miln
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A fine Spring a little west from Castle Street, it is remarkabe for its large supply of water, and was named in honor of Queen Margaret |
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Witches' Howe [note]
"were executed and buried near the present public Washing Green
The site of the Gallows where human bones have been found in
great quantities is now occupied by a Saw Mill" &c
Jervise's Memorials of Angus & Mearns |
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TANNERY [Forfar] |
Tannery
Tannery |
Mr White Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A tolerably sized Tannery on the west side of Castle Street |
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CASTLE STREET [Forfar] |
Castle Street
Castle Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A Street leading from the Cross in a northerly direction and retains this name as far as the North-end School |
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CANMORE STREET [Forfar] |
Canmore Street
Canmore Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A narrow irregular street branching off the east side of Castle St., in a Southeasterly direction, and terminating at the "Back Wynd" |
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SLAUGHTER HOUSE [Forfar] |
Slaughter House
Slaughter House |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. White, writer |
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An old square building having an oblong Court in its centre. |
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BLEACHING GREENS [Victoria Street] |
Bleaching Greens
Bleaching Greens |
William Roberts Esqr
Mr. White, Writer |
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A tolerably sized public Bleaching green on the south side of Victoria St. It is cut up in 3 portions by a public Foot path that leads from "Green St. to Victoria Street |
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CASTLE HILL [Site of the CASTLE OF FORFAR] |
Castle Hill (Site of Castle)
Castle Hill (Site of Castle)
Castle Hill (Site of Castle)
Castle Hill (Site of Castle) |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln
Mr. White, Writer
Mr. McArthur Inspector of Poor |
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A small round eminence, on which at one time, stood a Castle the residence of some of the ancient Kings of Scotland. On the summit of the eminence there is a small round turret erected about 60 years ago partly from the stones of the Old Cross which had stood in front of the Towns House.
"In the earliest notices that exist relative to Forfar, its Castle is described as a Royal residence, and in the accounts of the chamberlain of the Royal Household in the reign of Alexander III and of some preceding monarks a charge is entered for the Kings gardeners at Forfar. The Castle was destroyed in 1307." New Stat. [Statistical] Account.
"The Castle stood on a rising ground to the north of the town, and appears from traces of it which existed, half a century ago, and from the amount of its conjectured delapidation in building the modern town, to have been very extensive. A figure of it cut in stone remains upon the old market cross, and forms the device of the common seal of the burgh."
Fullarton's Gazetteer. |
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[Additional note]
From Jervise's Memorials of Angus & Mearns 1861
It may be inferred with much plausibility that the reported Castle of King Malcolm and whose Queen was born and
Educated in England had stood upon the Inch while the more recent Fort occupied the Castle Hill: That hill is
a conical mound on the north East of the Town upon which also were the remains of a Castle - the mound is about
50 feet in height, had at one time been moated, and upon it was placed some years ago a picturesque tower."
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WELL BRAEHEAD |
Well Braehead
Well Braehead |
Corner Tickets,
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A street branching in a westerly direction from "North Street" and terminating at the Bleaching Greens |
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SOUTH WELL |
South Well
South Well |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. White, Writer |
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A fine spring well situated in one of the east wings of The Bleaching Greens |
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MANOR PLACE [Forfar] |
Manor Place
Manor Place |
Provost Craik Proprietor
On Front of Buildings |
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2 fine dwelling houses, a Warehouse, and gardens attached, on the south side of Manor Street. |
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DOG KENNEL |
Dog Kennel
Dog Kennel |
Provost Craik
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A block of buildings which was occupied till recently as a Kennel for the hounds belonging to the County Gentlemen, hence the name. |
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COMMON MYRE |
Common Myre
Common Myre |
William Roberts Esqr.
Provost Craik |
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A low lying meadow which is remarkable for the growth of its grass, the property of the Burgh. |
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WESTEND SCHOOL |
Westend School
Westend School |
William Roberts Esqr.
Provost Craik |
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A tolerably sized edifice ereced [erected] by the Burgh, its interior consists of 3 Classrooms |
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QUEEN'S MANOR |
Queen's Manor |
Mr. Roberts, Town Clerk
Plan of Burgh 1822 |
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An enclosed pasture field, having a name mentioned in the old accounts inferring the Royal character of Forfar. |
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39-7-9 -- Town of Forfar |
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MANOR STREET [Forfar] |
Manor Street (Formerly Queen's Manor)
Manor Street (Formerly Queen's Manor) |
William Roberts Town Clerk
Corner Tickets |
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A narrow Street branching in a westerly direction off Castle Street. It was formerly called Queen's Manor |
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MANOR HOUSE |
Manor House
Manor House |
Mr. White, writer
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A fine dwelling house having Offices and garden attached, the property of Mr. White. |
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UNION HOTEL [Forfar] |
Union Hotel
Union Hotel |
William Waterston Occupier
Sign Board |
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A small Hotel on the east side of Castle Street. |
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HOTEL [Waterston's Hotel, Forfar] |
Waterston's Hotel
Waterston's Hotel |
Mr. Waterston Pro. [Proprietor]
Sign Board |
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A large Hotel having a coach house and stabling attached. The property of Mr Waterston. |
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BACK WYND [Forfar] |
"Back Wynd"
"Back Wynd" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A long narrow Street branching in an easterly direction off Castle St., and terminating at East High St. |
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COURT HOUSE [Forfar] |
Court House
Court House
Court House
County Buildings
County Buildings
County Buildings |
William Roberts Esqr. Town Clerk
Provost Craik
Mr. White, Writer
Mr. Shepherd Bookseller
Mr. Inverarity Bookseller
The general expression by the Inhabitants |
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A small but handsome building situated in, and near the south end of Castle Street its interior contains the Court Hall and the Sheriffs Office. Erected at the expense of the County and Burgh. |
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GREEN STREET [Forfar] |
Green Street
Green Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A Street leading from East High St. and terminating at the Bleaching Greens |
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EAST FREE CHURCH [Forfar] Seats for 700 |
East Free Church (Seats for 700)
East Free Church (Seats for 700) |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Fleming
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A handsome edifice the interior of which is fitted up with pews sufficiently commodious for about 700 sitters |
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ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH [Forfar] (Seats for 350) |
St John's Episcopal Chapel (seats for 350) |
The Rev [Reverend] Mr. Shaw
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A small but handsome edifice the interior fitted with gallery and pews, seats for 350. |
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COMMERCIAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Forfar] |
Branch office of the Commercial Bank of Scotland
Branch office of the Commercial Bank of Scotland |
Mr. Lyons, Agent
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A handsome building having offices and a large garden attached, occupied by Mr Lyons, Agent. The property of the Banking Company. |
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EAST HIGH STREET [Forfar] |
East High Street
East High Street |
Corner Tickets,
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A Street leading from the Cross in an easterly direction and terminating at the end of "Arbroath Road" |
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WESTBY HOUSE |
Westby House
Westby House |
William Roberts Esqr. Proprietors
Mr. White |
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A fine dwelling house having offices and garden attached |
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DOVECOT COTTAGE |
Dovecot Cottage
Dovecot Cottage |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. White |
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A fine dwelling house having a garden attached. |
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LITTLE CAUSEWAY |
Little Causeway
Little Causeway
South Street
South Street
Little Causeway |
Corner Tickets
Baillie Fyfe
William Roberts Esqr.
Map of Burgh
Police Officers |
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A short Street or oblong square on the south side of West High Street |
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WEST HIGH STREET [Forfar] |
West High Street
West High Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A street leading in a westerly direction from the Cross, and terminating at the north end of "Dundee Loan" |
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COUNTY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL [Forfar] |
County & Commercial Hotel
County & Commercial Hotel |
Sign Board
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A large Hotel having stabling attached the property of Miss Morrison |
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TOWN HOUSE [Forfar] |
Town House
Town House |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. White |
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A large plain building the interior of which contains the burgh Court room, Council room, and town clerks writing writing chambers |
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FORFAR HOTEL [Forfar] |
Forfar Hotel
Forfar Hotel |
Sign Board
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A large Hotel having stabling attached. |
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ROYAL HOTEL [Forfar] |
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel |
Sign Board
Mr. Coupland, Occupier |
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A large Hotel having stabling attached |
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CROSS [Forfar] |
Cross
Cross |
Ticket on front of Royal Hotel
William Roberts Esqr. |
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This name applies to the junction of Castle Street with East and west High Street, and is the place where the weekly markets are held. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Forfar] Seats for 600 |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (Seats for 600)
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (Seats for 600) |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Nevin
Mr. White writer |
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A small but handsome edifice the interior of which is fitted up Galleries and pews sufficiently commodious for 600 sitters. |
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INDEPENDENT CHAPEL [Forfar] Seats for 300 |
Independent Chapel (Seats for 300)
Independent Chapel (Seats for 300) |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. Webster Schoolmaster |
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A small Chapel the interior contains Seats for 300 sitters |
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TEMPERANCE HALL [Forfar] |
Temperance Hall
Temperance Hall |
Mr. McArthur Poor Law Inspector
Baillie Fyfe |
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A tolerably sized hall The property of the Temperance Society |
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OSNABURGH STREET [Forfar] |
Osnaburgh Street
Osnaburgh Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts |
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A short narrow Street leading from the end of East High Street and terminating at the end of Chapel St. and the Vennel |
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Forfar] |
Branch office of the Royal Bank of Scotland
Branch office of the Royal Bank of Scotland |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. Yeaman Agent |
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A small building the property of the Banking Company |
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CHURCH [Forfar] Seats for 1800 |
Church (Seats for 1800)
Church (Seats for 1800) |
William Roberts Esqr.
Baillie Fyfe |
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A large plain built edifice being the parish church its interior is well fitted up with galleries and pews sufficiently commodious for about 1800 sitters, Attached to it is a grave yard now disused |
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BREWERY [West High St, Forfar] |
Brewery
Brewery |
Mr. Mitchell Prop. [Proprietor]
Sign Board |
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A small brewery on the north side of West High Street - The proprietor of Mr. Mitchell. |
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POLICE OFFICE [Forfar] |
Police Office
Police Office |
William Roberts Esqr.
Baillie Fyfe |
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A small building the interior of which contains 5 cells and the superintendent's room |
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CHAPEL STREET [Forfar] |
Chapel Street
Chapel Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A short narrow Street leading from the end of The Vennel in an easterly direction and terminating at the end of Coutties Wynd. |
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THE VENNEL [Forfar] |
The Vennel
The Vennel |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A narrow Street or Lane leading from the end of Chapel St and terminating at St James' Road |
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SPARROW CROFT |
Sparrow Croft
Sparrow Croft |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A narrow Lane and row of houses leading from "The Vennel and terminating at St James' Road |
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QUARREL WELL (Pump) |
Quarrel Well
Quarrel Well |
Map of Town
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A pump situated at the end of the Little Causeway opposite the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
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THANE'S CLOSE [Forfar] |
Thane's Close
Thane's Close |
Map of Town
Thomas Miln |
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A short Lane on the south side of East High Street |
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POST OFFICE CLOSE [Forfar] |
Post Office Close
Post Office Close |
Name on close
Mr. McArthur |
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A short Lane or Close on the south side of East High Street |
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COUTTIES WYND |
Coutties Wynd
Coutties Wynd |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A short irregular Street leading from East High Street to the end of Academy St. |
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SAINT JAMES ' ROAD [Forfar] |
St. James' Road
St. James' Road |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A Street leading from the end of Coutties Wynd and terminating at the end of Dundee Loan |
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ST JAMES' CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) Seats for 1100 |
St James' Church
St James' Church |
The Rev [Reverend] Mr. Campbell
Mr. Webster Schoolmaster |
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A large plain built edifice the interior of which is well fitted up with galleries and pews sufficiently commodious for about 1100 sitters It is a Quoad Sacra charge |
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PARSONAGE [St James' Church] |
Parsonage
Parsonage |
On Gateway
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Shaw |
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A dwelling house and garden attached The property of the minister of St. Johns Episcopal Chapel for the time being |
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SCHOOL [nr St James' Church] |
School
School |
Mr Webster, Teacher
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A small edifice being the parochial school for Forfar |
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NEWMONTHILL STREET [Forfar] |
Newmonthill St.
Newmonthill St. |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
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A short street leading off St. James' Road and terminating at the cemetry gate |
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STEAMLOOM FACTORY (Linen) [Forfar] |
Steamloom Factory (Linen) |
Mr. Laird Proprietor |
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A large Linen Factory (Power Loom) in progress of erection. The property of Mr Laird |
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MANSFIELD HOUSE |
"Mansfield House"
"Mansfield House" |
D. Craigton Esqr.
Mr. Thomson, Post Master |
038 |
A fine dwelling house having a dwelling attached The property of D. Craigton Esqr. who is also occupier. |
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POST OFFICE [Forfar] |
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Thomson, Post Master
D. Craigton Esqr. |
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Part of a dwelling house rented as a Post Office. |
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Site of CROSS [Forfar] |
Site of Cross |
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Mr. Roberts, Town Clerk, pointed out to me the site of the old Market Cross erected 1684 and out of the stones of which the Turret on the Castle Hill was built some 60 years ago. The site is marked by a cross cut in a stone of the paving of the Street.
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Sheet - 38-7-10 -- Town of Forfar |
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ARCHIE'S PARK |
Archie's Park
Archie's Park |
Thomas Miln, Valuator
Post Office Address |
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A Short Street at the north end of Watt Street. |
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WATT STREET [Forfar] |
Watt Street
Watt Street |
Corner Tickets
Thomas Miln |
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A Street branching off "Glamis Road" and terminating at Archie's Park. |
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CHARLES STREET [Forfar] |
Charles Street
Charles Street |
Corner Tickets
Thomas Milne |
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A short Street leading from Watt Street and terminating at Horsewater Wynd. |
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HORSEWATER WYND [Forfar] |
Horsewater Wynd
Horsewater Wynd |
Corner Tickets
Thomas Miln |
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A Street leading from the end of West High Street and terminating at the northeast corner of the Bleaching Green |
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GLAMIS ROAD [Forfar] |
Glamis Road
Glamis Road
Glamis Road
Glammiss Road |
Thomas Miln
Mr. Webster, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster
John Thomson Postmaster
Corner Tickets |
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A Street being the continuation of West High St. in a westerly direction. The name written as far as the houses are built |
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28-7 No. 14 -- Town of Forfar |
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NINE WELLS |
Nine Wells
Nine Wells |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln |
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A remarkably fine spout issuing from 9 springs which has been recently covered, hence the name |
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BLEACHING GREEN [Nine Wells] |
Bleaching Green
Bleaching Green |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Miln |
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A small public Bleaching Green for the use of the inhabitants. In it are 2 Basins supplied with water from the "Nine Wells" |
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STARK'S CLOSE |
Stark's Close
Stark's Close |
Thomas Miln
John Thomson Postmaster |
038 |
A lane or narrow Street branching northerly off West High Street on the west side of it is a small Brewery |
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SHELLCROFT COTTAGE |
Shellcroft Cottage
Shellcroft Cottage |
Mrs. Milne Occupier
Thomas Miln, Valuator |
038 |
A small cottage having a garden attached. The property of Mrs. Milne |
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[Entry for West High Street has been crossed out with note]
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DUNDEE LOAN [Forfar] |
Dundee Loan
Dundee Loan |
Corner Tickets
Thomas Miln |
038 |
A Street leading from the T.P. [Turn Pike] on St. James' Road and terminating at the west end of "West High Street" |
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SHELLCROFT |
Shellcroft
Shellcroft |
Thomas Miln
John Thomson |
038 |
A Cottage having a garden attached on the east side of Dundee Loan |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside
Sunnyside |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
Two rows of dwelling houses on the east side of Dundee Loan, and the thoroughfare fronting this same, |
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NEW ROAD [Forfar] |
New Road
New Road |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A narrow Street or lane leading from St. James' Road and terminating at the end of Little Causeway |
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FIRST FREE CHURCH [Forfar] (Seats for 1260) |
First Free Church
First Free Church
First Free Church |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Waterston
Free Church Monthly Record
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A large and handsome edifice the interior of which is well fitted up with pews sufficiently commodious for 1260 sitters. |
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BROAD CROFT |
Broad Croft |
John Thomson Postmaster
Thomas Miln |
038 |
A row of houses on the south side of St. James' Road |
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HANDLOOM FACTORY (Linen) [St James' Road, Forfar] |
Handloom Factory (Linen)
Handloom Factory (Linen) |
Mr. Don Proprietor
Thomas Miln |
038 |
A large Handloom Factory on the north side of St. James' Road |
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SUNNYBANK |
Sunnybank
Sunnybank |
Mr. Allan Occupier
Thomas Miln |
038 |
A fine Cottage having a garden attached the property of Mr Allan. |
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CHERRYBANK |
Cherrybank
Cherrybank |
John Ormond Proprietor
Abraham Ormond |
038 |
A small cottage having offices and a garden attached |
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NILEBANK |
Nilebank
Nilebank |
Abraham Ormond Proprietor
John Ormond |
038 |
A small cottage having a garden attached |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank |
Dr. [Doctor] Hunter Proprietor
John Ormond |
038 |
2 Cottages occupied by Linen workers the property of Dr. [Doctor] Hunter |
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FEMALE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL [Forfar] |
Female Industrial School (1859)
Female Industrial School (1859) |
Sculptured on front of Building
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A large and handsome edifice erected in 1859 at the expense of the Burgh. |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Forfar] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Waterston Occupier
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A handsome dwelling house having offices and 2 Veg. [Vegetable] gardens attached The property of the Free Church |
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MANSE [parish, Forfar] |
Manse
Manse |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Stevenson
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A fine dwelling house and offices, with garden and some ornamental ground attached The property of the established Church |
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NORTH STREET [Forfar] |
"North Street" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A Street branching off East High Street in a Northwesterly direction and terminating at Market Place. |
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HANDLOOM FACTORY (Linen) [North Street, Forfar] |
Handloom Factory Linen & Canvas |
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
On the east side of this street [North Street] is a small Handloom Factory (Linen) the property of Mr Leadbetter |
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BELL PLACE [Forfar] |
"Bell Place"
"Bell Place" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A narrow Street or lane branching from "Well Braehead" and terminating at 'Victoria Street" |
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PRIOR ROAD [Forfar] |
Prior Road
Prior Road |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A road leading easterly from the end of East High St. to Brechan the name extends as far as houses are built |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MANSE [Forfar] |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Nevin Occupier
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A dwelling house with garden attached The property of the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
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EASTEND SCHOOL [Forfar] |
East-end School |
Mr. Smith, Teacher
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A small but handsome edifice on the south side of Prior Road it was built, and is kept up by the Burgh and partly by the Government Grant |
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ARBROATH ROAD [Forfar] |
Arbroath Road |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A road leading from the east end of East High Street to Arbroath, the name extends as far as the gateway into the Poor House |
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BURGH ACADEMY [Forfar] |
Burgh Academy
Burgh Academy |
Mr. Bowman, Teacher
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A handsomely built edifice, erected at the expense of the Burgh situated on the north side of Academy St. |
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ACADEMY STREET [Forfar] |
"Academy Street"
"Academy Street" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A Street leading from the end of Couttie's Wynd and terminating at South Street. |
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SOUTH STREET [Forfar] |
"South Street"
"South Street" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A Street branching southeasterly from East High St. and terminating at Easter Bank. |
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NURSERY FEUS |
"Nursery Feus"
"Nursery Feus" |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A short Street branching off South Street and terminating at "Arbroath Road" |
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POORHOUSE [Forfar] |
Poor House
Poor House |
William Roberts Esqr. Town Clerk
Thomas Milne, Valuator |
038 |
A large and handsome building recently erected at the expense of the Burgh, having a large veg. [vegetable] garden and some Flower and Shrubbery beds attached. |
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INFIRMARY [Forfar] |
Infirmary
Infirmary |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Milne |
038 |
A fine looking building in progress situated on the northeast side of "Arbroath Road" The extent of the grounds and roads in connection with it, are not yet decided upon |
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BLEACHING AND CALENDER WORKS [Forfar] |
Bleaching & Calender Works
Bleaching & Calender Works
Bleaching & Calender Works |
Printed Bills relative thereto
William Roberts Esqr.
John Louson Esqr. |
038 |
A large Bleaching and Calender Work, having a considerable extent of Bleaching ground laid out with rails attached. The property of Charles Norrie & Sons Dundee. |
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STEAMLOOM FACTORY AND BLEACH WORKS (Linen) [Forfar] |
Steamloom Factory & Bleach Works
Steamloom Factory & Bleach Works |
John Louson Esqr. Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A large building in progress, intended for a Powerloom Factory and Bleach Works. The property of John Louson Esqr. The parallel lines, are Railings for the drying of the Linen Yarns |
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LORD BURN |
Lord Burn
Lord Burn |
William Roberts Esqr.
Thomas Milne |
038 |
A small Stream or burn issuing from a Spring on the road side near Lilybank and running in a westerly direction to the "Bleaching and Calender Works" |
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EASTER BANK |
Easter Bank
Easter Bank |
Mr. Booth Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A fine dwelling house and some offices attached. The property of Mr. Booth. |
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Authenticated on Name Sheet of 38-7-10 Trace 6 [Initialled] A.G. |
Newmonthill Street
Newmonthill Street |
Corner Tickets
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A Street leading from St James' Road and terminating at the Cemetry gate |
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CEMETERY [Forfar] |
Cemetry
Cemetry
Cemetry
Cemetery |
William Roberts Esqr.
Map of Town
John Louson Esqr.
In accordance with usage |
038 |
A tolerably sized cemetry, well adorned with drives, walks and other ornament. |
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NEWMONT HILL |
Newmont Hill
Newmont Hill |
William Roberts Esqr.
John Louson Esqr. |
038 |
An eminence in the centre of the cemetry, on its summit is a fine monument to the memory of Sir Robert Peel bearing the following inscription - "Erected by the Inhabitants of Forfar in memory of Sir Robert Peel Baronet, Prime minister of Great Britain and in testimony of their gratitude for his exertions in obtaining the repeal of the Corn Laws. 1851" |
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SIR ROBERT PEEL'S MONUMENT |
Sir Robert Peel's Monument |
William Roberts Esqr.
John Louson Esqr. |
038 |
An eminence in the centre of the cemetery, on its summit is a fine monument to the memory of Sir Robert Peel bearing the following inscription - "Erected by the inhabitants of Forfar in memory of Sir Robert Peel Baronet, Prime minister of Great Britain and in testimony of their gratitude for his exertions in obtaining the repeal of the Corn Laws. 1851." |
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ROSEHILL |
Rosehill
Rosehill |
Mrs. Barclay Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A fine Cottage having a Veg. [Vegetable] garden and some fine laid out pleasure ground attached |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank |
Mr. Berry Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A Cottage having some offices and a garden attached |
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ROSE TERRACE [Forfar] |
Rose Terrace
Rose Terrace |
Mr. Thomson Proprietor
Mr. Berry |
038 |
A handsome Cottage having a Veg. [Vegetable] garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached |
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BLOOMFIELD COTTAGE |
Bloomfield Cottage
Bloomfield Cottage |
Francis Cargill, proprietor
William Roberts |
038 |
A fine Cottage having a Veg [Vegetable] garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached |
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BELMONT |
Belmont
Belmont |
William Roberts Esqr.
Mr. Forsythe Occupier |
038 |
A handsome cottage having a garden attached |
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BEECHHILL |
Beechhill
Beechhill |
John Louson Esqr. Proprietor
William Roberts Esqr. |
038 |
A handsome dwelling house having a Veg. [Vegetable] garden and some ornamental ground attached |
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John Bayly
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TOWN of FORFAR |
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INDEX
Names -- 6 Inch Sheets -- 1/2500 Plan -- 1/500 Plan -- Page
Archies Park -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 21
Arbroath Road -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 30
Academy Street -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 31
Bailiewell Brae Road -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 3
Bleaching Greens -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 5
Back Wynd -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 11
Branch of the Com. [Commercial] Bank of Scotland -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 13
Branch of the Royl. [Royal] Bank of Scotland -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 16
Brewery -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 16
Bleaching Green -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 22
Broad Croft -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 25
Bell Place -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 29
Burgh Academy -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 31
Bleaching & Calender Works -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 32
Bloomfield Cottage --- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 36
Belmont -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 37
Beechhill -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 37
Castle Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 5
Canmore Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 5
Castle Hill (site of Forfar Cas. [Castle]) -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 6
Common Myre -- 38 -- 7 -- 9 -- 9
Court House -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 12
County & Commercial Hotel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 14
Cross -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 --15
Church -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 16
Chapel Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 17
Coutties Wynd -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 18
Charles Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 21
Cherrybank -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 26
Cemetery -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 35
Dovehillock -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 3
Dog Kennel -- 38 -- 7 -- 9 -- 9
Dovecot Cottage -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 13
Dundee Loan -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 23
East Free Church -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 12
East High Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 13
Eastend School -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 30
Easter Bank -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 33
Forfar Hotel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 14
First Free Church -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 25
Female Industrial School -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 26
Free Church Manse -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 27
Green Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 12
Glamis Road -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 21
Hotel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 11
Horsewater Wynd -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 21
Handloom Factory (Linen) -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 25
Handloom Facty [Factory] (Linen) -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 29
Independent Chapel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 15
Infirmary -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 32
Little Causeway -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 13
Lord Burn -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 33
Manor Place -- 38 -- 7 -- 9 -- 9
Manor Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 11
Manor House -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 11
Mansfield House -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 20
Manse -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 27
Northend School -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 3
Newmonthill Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 19
Nine Wells -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 22
New Road -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 25
Nilebank -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 26
North Street -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 29
Nursery Feus -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 31
Newmont Hill -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 35
Osnaburgh Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 16 |
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Names -- 6 Inch Sheet -- 1/2500 Plan -- 1/500 Plan -- Page
Police Office -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 17
Post Office Close -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 18
Parsonage -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 19
Post Office -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 20
Prior Road -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 29
Poorhouse -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 32
Queen's Well -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 4
Queen's Manor -- 38 -- 7 -- 9 -- 9
Quarrel Well -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 18
Rosebank -- 38 -- 7 -- 15 -- 26
Rosehill -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 36
Rosebank -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 36
Rose Terrace -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 36
Royal Hotel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 14
Slaughter House -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 5
South Well -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 7
St John's Episcopal Chl. [Chapel] -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 12
Sparrow Croft -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 17
Saint James' Road -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 18
Saint James' Church -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 19
School -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 19
Steamloom Factory -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 19
Stark's Close -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 22
Shellcroft Cottage -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 22
Shellcroft -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 23
Sunnyside -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 23
Sunnybank -- 38 --7 -- 15 -- 25
South Street -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 31
Steamloom Facty [Factory] & Bleachworks -- 38 -- 8 -- 6 -- 33
Sir Robert Peel's Monument -- 38 -- 8 -- 11 -- 35
Tannery -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 5
Town House -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 14
Temperance Hall -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 15
The Vennel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 17
Thanes Close -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 18
Union Hotel -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 11
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 15
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse -- 38 -- 8 -- 1 -- 29
Victoria Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 3
Witche's Howe -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 4
Well Braehead -- 38 -- 7 -- 5 -- 7
Westend School -- 38 -- 7 -- -9 -- 9
Westby House -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 13
West High Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 10 -- 14
Watt Street -- 38 -- 7 -- 14 -- 21 |
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