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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MOAT BRAE Moat Brae John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright
Revd [Reverend] John Underwood Parish Minister Oakley House Kirkcudbright
050 An eminence supposed to be used as a court of justice, on the N [North] and west side it still retains the appearance. John Nicholson of Kirkcudbright informed me that it was the church yard belonging to the Old Parish Church, and to his recollection that a great quantity of human bones was raised at the time the old church was lessened to its present size.
SHIP INN Ship Inn John Nicholson Kirkcudbright 050 An old house but in good repair, situated a little westward of Moat Brae and over the door is a sign board representing a Ship, hence the name.

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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Moat Brae Trace 6 A moat Kirkcudbright
Ship Inn Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Thomas Jordan ca [Civilian Assistant]

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