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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Church Church Church |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas McIntosh, Minister Revd [Reverend] G Anderson Free Church Minister Mr Alexander Edwards. St Cyrus |
027.06 | The Parish Church of St Cyrus built about five years ago- This is a very neat building, and the spire is seen from a considerable distance. |
| Church (Remains of) | Remains of Church | 027.06 | "About 160 years ago, the Church of Ecclesgreig stood below the Heughs of St Cyrus, on the shore, nigh the mouth of the North Esk. The Churchyard there continues, and is used as a burying ground by the Parish in general." (Old Stat Act. [Statistical Account]). "The Church which was built in 1785 to contain 870 feet sitting room - was enlarged in 1830. (New Stat Act.) [Statistical Account] "In 1632 this very incommodious situation was changed, and a new church built on an eminence a little above the Heughs of St Cyrus, more convenient to the parish, from its easy access and centrical situation". (Old Stat Act.) [Statistical Account]. The remains shown are said to be part of the church mentioned in this extract. |
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| Free Church | Free Church Free Church Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas McIntosh Minister Revd [Reverend] G Anderson Free Church Minister Mr A Neilson (Inspector of Poor) |
027.06 | A small building erected by the members of that persuasion, and used as a place of worship. |
| Post Office | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas McIntosh Minister Revd [Reverend] G Anderson Free Church Minister Mr A Neilson (Inspector of Poor) |
027.06 | A small branch office at the Milestone Marked 5 from Montrose from which place letters are delivered and sent twice daily. |
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