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OS1/21/42/34

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TOLBOOTH (Site of) [Lanark] Tolbooth Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
025.15 At the W [West] end of the Town Hall.
This was the Old Burgh Jail prior to the erection of the County Buildings in Hope Street. - it was removed in 1837. -
'It was under the Government of the Magistrates but it has for a long course of years been in so insecure a condition that none staid in it - but those who were prisoners "de bonne volonte". '
Stat [Statistical] Acct [Account] of Lanark.

From the Town records it appears to have been built in the year 1616.
TOWN HALL [Lanark] Town Hall Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
025.15 At the junction of Wellgate and High Street.
This building was erected in 1775 and was used as the County Hall until the New County Buildings were erected in 1834. It then became the property of the Burgh and is where all meetings are held connected with the Corporation of the Burgh. It is 2 storeys, slated and in good repair. - The under storey is occupied by shops.-

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