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LANARK |
Lanark |
Mr R Smith Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne Postmaster
Statistical Account
Johnston's County Map
Forrests County Map |
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Lanark - a post and market Town. a royal burgh. and the Capital of the upper ward of LanarKshire, is situated in 55º 34' North latitude and 3º 5' West longitude. 25 miles South East by East of Glasgow. 31 S.W [South West] of Edinbro 35 South by East of Stirling and 47 North East by east of Ayr. Its site is a beautiful slope of ground about ½ a mile from the right bank of the Clyde. about 300 feet above the nearest part of the river in altitude and about 650 above the level of the Sea It is believed to have been originally a Roman Station and at all events is a town of great antiquity ************
The town of Lanark in its present form consists principally of one main line of Street bearing the names of High Street
and West Port. with several smaller streets or lanes diverging on either side
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It was long a place of rude
antique appearance but
since about the year 1842
many of the houses have
been rebuilt in a somewhat
handsome fashion - Many
of the shops in the principal
Street have a tasteful and
rich appearance. the town is
lighted with gas prepared at
a work erected in 1832 at a
place called Steels Cross in
the Western outskirts. It is also
well supplied with water. and
altogether it is a pleasant quite
healthful rural town and attracts
many tourists from its proximity
to the falls of Clyde. X X X X X
A principal industrial occupation
is handloom weaving - Weekly markets are held on Tuesday
and Saturday and there are 7 annual fairs XX Lanark
unites with Airdrie Hamilton Falkirk
and Linlithgow in returning a member
to Parliament - Municipal Constituency
in 1857 - 199. Parliamentary ---do---- ???
Population of the Royal burgh in 183?
4266 in 1837 - 5304 - Houses 651
Population of the Parliamentary burgh in
1837 - 5008 - houses 601. |
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The Principal buildings are
the Parish Ch[urch] occupying a
prominent position nearly
in the centre of the town - the
other noticeable buildings are
the Clydesdale Hotel (the principal
inn and the property of a Co[mpany]
of Shareholders. The beautiful
building erected by the Commercial
bank and the Co[mpany] buildings
containing the Co[mpany] offices in front
and a jail for the upper ward
behind) amongst the buildings
which have been erected subsequent
to the year 1856 are the Roman Catholic
Chapel a splendid building
containing 3 altars and a
belfry 100 feet high. it is
remarkable for its beauty as
a religious building. there is
also an Episcopal Chapel
which has been very recently built
a handsome chaste building
also - S[ain]t Leonards (Quad Sacra)
Church is a handsome modern
building having a spire about
100 feet high
The Burgh is governed by a
Provost 3 bailies and 11 councillors:
A Burgh Court is held by the magistrate
for the town and Sheriff Courts.
and Justice of the Peace Courts are
held by the County Authorities for
the upper ward of the County.
Fullarton's Imperial Gazette |
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CHRIST CHAPEL (Episcopal) |
Christ Chapel
(Episcopal) |
Rev[eren]d McLeland -
Episcopal Minister
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
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This is a handsome Gothic
building - foundation stone laid
in 1857 and thrown open for
Public Worship on the 25 March
1858. it was erected by subscrip
tion - and contains accommodation
for 250 persons - belonging to
Episcopalian community. |
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FREE CHURCH [Lanark] |
Free Church |
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
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This building was erected by
Subscriptions. it is without
any architectural distinction
as a Church and contains
520 sittings |
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RAGGED SCHOOL [Lanark] |
Ragged School |
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
This school which was built at the
expense of the Church to which it is
attached. is a slated house. 1 storey
in good repair and is free to all
denominations. it is supported by
Voluntary Contributions. average No. of
Scholars. - Male 45, Female 40. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Hope St, Lanark] |
United Presbyterian
Church |
Mr R. Smith Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
A Plain building erected by
subscriptions and capable of
accommodating 800 persons |
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Christ Chapel
Situation description is "On the East side of Hope Street & at its N. extremity"
UP Church and Free Church and Ragged School
Situation description "On the W. side of Hope Street"
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CITY OF GLASGOW BANK [Hope St, Lanark] |
Branch of the
City of Glasgow Bank |
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
A neat well built house 1 storey
Slated and in good repair it is
rented by the City of Glasgow Bank
for their office. and is the
property of J. Marr Esq. Lanark |
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COUNTY BUILDINGS [Lanark] |
County Buildings |
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
This name applies to the County
Hall, Governor's House and jail.
for the upper ward of Lanarkshire,
the County Hall also comprises offices
for the Burgh Court &c - "it is a
very chaste and graceful structure,
built in the Grecian style, the
foundation stone of which was
laid in March 1834 and the erection
completed in 1836: previous to this
the old prison of Lanark excited
the derision of every one from its being
such an exact representation of an
old Scotch burghal prison, where
neither criminal nor debtor was
found to remain longer within
its walls than suited their own
convenience."
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County Building
Situation description " On the East side of Hope Street"
City of Glasgow Bank
Situation description " On the East side of Hope Street, South of County Buildings"
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WEST PORT (Site of) |
West Port |
Mr R. Smith Provost Mr Gray Rector Grammar School Mr Annan Town Clerk Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
At the junction of West Port and Bloomgate.
The West Port as the term implies was the Western Gate which led from the Town and some of the oldest inhabitants still remember its vestiges.
History of Lanark 1834.
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WEST PORT [Lanark] |
West Port |
Mr R. Smith Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extends N.W. from Bloomgate at the junction of the latter with North Vennel.
This street is the principal entrance into Lanark from the west.
"Until very lately the approach in that Quarter wore such an aspect as by no means to impress the stranger with a favorable impression of the Town - but now from the modernized state of the Buildings it has quite a different appearance".
- Hist[ory] of Lanark 1834
The houses in this street are 2 and 3 storeys slated and in good repair - it is lit with Gas. |
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LANARK HOUSE |
Lanark House |
Mr R. Smith Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne Postmaster |
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A handsome dwelling house 2 storeys. Slated. with out houses, garden park and ornamental ground attached. it is the property and residence of the Rev.[Reverend] Mr. Mc Glashan Minister of Lanark Ph. [Parish]. - It is not the Parish Manse. |
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Checked the History of Lanark by W Davidson and got the word "Quarter". My they have certainly altered the quote for their own needs!
Emailed to get the third entry Lanark House added so I can do it. JD 22/10/2013
Feb 12 - added it but the word 'not' should be underlined as in "it is not the Parish Manse" |
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COMMERCIAL INN [Lanark] |
Commercial Inn |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the N. side Bloomgate and near its junction with High St.
This is about one of the oldest Inns in the town and is still a respectable house. It is two storeys, slated, and has extensive stabling attached. It is occupied by by Mr. John Cook and is the property of.... (NB this sentence has not been completed) |
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POST OFFICE [Lanark] |
Post Office |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the North side of Bloomgate.
A good house, 3 storeys, slated and having out houses and a garden attached, it is the property and residence of Mr J. Ballantyne, Post Master. |
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Lanark] |
Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the N side of Bloomgate and at its junction with North Vennel and West Port.
A well built house, 2 storeys, slated and in good repair, it has a garden attached, is the property of Mr Alex. Anderson who occupies the upper storey, the lower storey being rented to the Royal Bank, and used by them for an office. |
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FEVER HOSPITAL [Lanark] |
Fever Hospital |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
North end of Waterloo Place.
This is a substantial building 2 storeys and slated. It is supported by voluntary contributions and is the property of the Burgh. |
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GOWANSIDE |
Gowanside |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the N. side of Greenside Lane at its junction with Hope Street.
A dwelling house 2 storeys slated, with gardens attached. It is occupied by Mr Webster and is the property of R. Lyon Esq., Lanark. |
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WATERLOO COTTAGE |
Waterloo Cottage |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
South end of Waterloo Place.
A neat cottage, one storey, slated and in good repair, with garden and outoffices attached. It is the property and residence of Mr James Lind. |
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WATERLOO PLACE |
Waterloo Place |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the west side of the road which extends from the junction of Greenside lane and Greystone Bank in a N.E. direction to the North of plan.
This name applies to a row of cottages 1 & 2 storeys, slated and thatched, and in good repair, inhabited by the working class. |
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GREYSTONE BANK |
Greystone Bauk |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extending from North Vennel in a N.E. direction and in a parallel line with Hope Street to its junction with Greenside Lane at the south end of Waterloo Place.
This narrow thoroughfare which is nothing more than a back lane to Hope Street was of much more importance in former times than at present. It was the principal entrance into Lanark before Hope Street was opened, and although it is now comparatively little used, it was the Mail Coach Route to Edinburgh and the North before the days of Railways. The word Bauk is a Scotticism for the English word Bank - a fence of earth. |
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HOPE STREET [Lanark] |
Hope Street |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extending in a N.E. direction from Bloomgate, crossing North Vennel and terminating at Greenside Lane.
This is quite a modern street and contains several good buildings. Some of them the best in the town, amongst which are the County Buildings, The Meal Market Hotel and Episcopal Chapel. It is well lit with gas and the private houses in it partake more of their character of villas than any other portion of the town. |
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Situation - How to include info eg. West side of Hope Street as 25.15 is automatically there. For now, I have put these words at the start of the descriptive remarks.
Name as on plan has been initially transcribed as Greystone Bank rather than Bauk. I have left that in alt spelling as there are good remarks about it!
Second last line of Hope Street description - is the word portion? |
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MEAL MARKET |
Meal Market |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
Mr Annan. Town Clerk |
025.15 |
On the east side and at the south extremity of Hope St.
This is a building the property of the Burgh - and is the place where the Corn Market is held. It is a suitable building for the purpose. It is adjoining and connected to the Meal Market Hotel which is also the property of the Burgh. It was opened for public use in 1853. |
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MEAL MARKET HOTEL [Lanark] |
Meal Market Hotel |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
Mr Annan. Town Clerk |
025.15 |
A superior hotel and is only 2nd to the "Clydesdale" in the town. It has extensive stabling and other accommodation suitable to a hotel. Is 2 storeys, slated and is the property of the Burgh of Lanark. |
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Situation - How to include info Eg. on the east side, etc. as 25.15 is automatically there. For now, I have put these words at the start of the descriptive remarks |
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CROWN INN [Lanark] |
Crown Inn |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
West side of Hope Street.
A small tavern without any stabling accommodation. It is one storey. Slated and in good repair, the property of Miss Sandilands. |
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HOPE COTTAGE |
Hope Cottage |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
West side of Hope Street.
This is a handsome cottage 2 storeys, slated and in good repair. With outhouses and garden attached. Proprietress and occupier Mrs Cleland. |
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HOPEBANK |
Hopebank |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
East side of Hope Street.
A well built and handsome villa. 2 storeys. Slated and having a garden and outhouses attached. The property of J. Marr Esq. Lanark. |
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DOVECOT DUBS |
Altered at the request of authorities (e at the end of Dovecot erased in column 1: List of names on the plan) |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
About 6 chains N.E. of the junction of Greenside Lane with North Vennel.
A dwelling house, 2 storeys, slated and in good repair. It has an out office and garden attached. It is the property and residence of Miss Swan. |
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GREENSIDE COTTAGE |
Greenside Cottage |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
About 2 chains N.E. of the junction of Greenside Lane with North Vennel.
A neat cottage, 1 storey, slated and in good repair. It has a garden and outhouses attached, and is the property of J.Allan Esquire. occupied by Mr Andrew Wilson. |
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GREENSIDE LANE |
Greenside Lane |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extends from North Vennel in a N.W. direction crossing the north end of Hope Street and terminating at the extremity of Greystone Bauk (Bank).
This is a narrow thoroughfare with houses 1 and 2 storeys, slated and thatched. It is inhabited principally by weavers. |
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CROSS KEYS INN [Lanark] |
"Cross Keys" Inn |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the south edge of Plan.
A good second rate Inn with out offices and stabling attached. It is 3 storeys, slated and is the property of Mrs Lindsay, Lanark. |
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NORTH VENNEL |
North Vennel |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends in a N.E. direction from the junction of Bloomgate and West Port, through the south portion of Plan to its junction at the N.E. end of High Street.
This narrow thoroughfare was in former times considered, (and still is to a great extent), the northern boundary of the Town. It is very irregular in its format like all old streets winding very much. The houses in it are of a poor description, occupied by the working class - principally weavers. |
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SCHOOL [High St, Lanark] |
School |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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In the South portion of plan about 2 chains N.W. of the Commercial Bank Plan 12.
This is a slated house 1 storey and used as a private (word underlined) school. Average number of scholars. Male 46. Female 34. It is not endowed. |
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BROWN'S SQUARE |
none |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
and name on corner of Square. |
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At the North East end of St. Leonards Street and at the North edge of Plan 8.
A collection of houses built in the form of an irregular oblong, one and two storeys high, slated and thatched. Inhabited by weavers. |
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ST LEONARD'S STREET |
none |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extending from the junction of North and South Vennels and Bannatyne Street with the East end of High Street in a N.E. direction and terminating at the S.W. extremity of Brown's Square.
This street contains several good houses all of which are modern ones - there are however a good many inferior houses and the majority are thatched, and one storey - It is lit with gas, and is almost wholly inhabited by the Operative class, principally weavers. |
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GALLOWHILL COTTAGE |
None |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
West of Brown's Square.
A neat cottage; one storey, slated, with outhouses, garden and ornamental plot attached. All in good repair - property of Mr. Marr Lanark. |
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BUTTS [a cottage] |
Butts |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
At the southern extremity of Broomgate.
A small cottage. One storey, thatched and in indifferent repair. It is the property of the Reverend Mr Thompson, Kilmarnock. |
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POOR HOUSE [Lanark] |
Poor's House |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Situation: On the W. side of Broomgate.
This building which was formerly the old Grammar School is 2 storeys, thatched and in good repair. It affords accommodation to 34 females and 24 male Paupers. It is supported by a rental assessment on Proprietors and Tenants in the Parish and Burgh of 6d. in the pound. |
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LANARK ARMS INN |
Lanark Arms Inn |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the N [North] side of the High Street and at its Western extremity.
An old Public House 2 storeys slated and in good repair with outhouses attached:- It is occupied by Mr Gavin Symington and is the property of Mr. Todd, Lesmahagow. |
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The first entry Lanark Arms Inn is missing so cannot transcribe it - I've put note on forum (16/10/2013 JD)
Done today 12/2 JD
Poors House - What are the inititals under the name & what for? I put 34 females - is it? |
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GOWANBANK |
Gowanbank |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the east side of Hope Street and south of the Episcopal Chapel.
A handsome cottage one storey, built of stone. Slated and in good repair. It is the property and residence of Mr. Ritchie. |
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WIDE CLOSE |
Wide Close |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extends from the North side of Bloomgate (at its eastern extremity) in a north direction and terminates at its junction with North Vennel.
A narrow but much used thoroughfare between Bloomgate and North Vennel. The houses in it are principally old ones. 2 storeys. Slated and thatched and in tolerable repair. |
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ARNOLD'S STREET [Lanark] |
Friar's Lane
Note-The Magistrates of the Burgh, in consideration of the number of houses lately erected, and others about to be built in Friars's Lane, have changed its name to Arnold's Street. The authorities given for Friar's Lane agree to the alteration. |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Extends in a S.W. direction from the junction of Bloomgate and West Port.
A small thoroughfare with but few houses in it. Its name is derived from its vicinity to the Franciscan Monastery which formerly stood on the North East of it. |
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CASTLE PARK |
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Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
North of Strathview and on the east side of Friars Lane.
A handsome dwelling house 2 storeys, slated and in good repair. It has outhouses and a garden attached and is the property and residence of Mr. Somerville. |
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Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
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On the East side of Friar's Lane.
A neat dwelling house 2 storeys slated but not yet occupied by the Proprietor Mr Paul. It has a handsome garden and out offices attached - It was built during the present year. |
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Strangely, they still use the name Friar's Lane in their descriptions!
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ARNOLD VILLA |
Arnold Villa
Arnold Villa
Arnold Villa
Arnold Villa |
Mr Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
Mr David Brown, Proprietor |
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South of Strathview.
A newly built dwelling-house, two storeys, slated, with a garden and ornamental piece of ground attached. Property of Mr. David Brown, Lanark. |
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CLYDESDALE COTTAGE |
Clydesdale Cottage |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the East side of [Friar's Lane crossed out] Arnold's Street.
A handsome Cottage. One storey. Slated and in good repair, it is situated in a large garden - both house and garden is the property of the Clydesdale Hotel Company. |
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CLYDESDALE HOTEL [Lanark] |
Clydesdale Cottage |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the South side of Bloomgate.
This Hotel "which is perhaps the most spacious and elegant Country Inn in Scotland" (History of Lanark.) is 3 storeys with an underground storey. slated and in Good repair. It has very extensive stabling accommodation [?] and all the other accompaniments of a 1st Class Inn - it has also connected with it an Assembly Room and a large and handsome garden. It is the property of a Company of Shareholders. |
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BROOMGATE INSTITUTION |
Broomgate Institution |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the East side of Broomgate.
This Building was erected in 1838 by Voluntary Contributions together with a grant in aid from Government of £100. It was intended for an Educational Institution or Academy and the funds with which it was built were chiefly contributed by the Reverend Mr. Boreland Minister of the United Presbyterian Church, Broomgate, and by his congregation. It is at present unoccupied for want of a Teacher and has been so for some years back.
It is well built, 2 storeys, and slated. The upper storey was set apart for Females and the under one for Males.
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CASTLEGATE PORT (Site of) |
Castlegate Port |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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This was the entrance from the old Castle into the Town. and was removed in 1796; the Arch was about 10 feet high and the walls were very thick. It is still remembered by some of the older inhabitants. |
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CLYDESDALE TAVERN [Lanark] |
Clydesdale Tavern |
Mr Robert Smith - Provost
Mr Gray - Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the West side of Castlegate.
A well built house. 2 Storeys slated and in good repair. It has Outhouses attached and is the property and residence of Mr. Stark. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Broomgate, Lanark] |
United Presbyterian Church
U.P Church |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the west side of Broomgate.
A Plain but well built place of Worship. Slated and in Good repair, erected in 1830 it has about 1500 Sittings. |
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WELLGATE |
Wellgate |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends in a South East direction from the Parish Church.
This street is remarkable only for its narrowness and irregularity and the plentiful supply of water which it contains in times of severe drought. Perhaps this may account for the origin of its designation as being the Street or Way which led in ancient times to the Wells or Reservoir which supplied the inhabitants with water. -an indispensable necessary of life which is but sparingly supplied at different seasons in other parts of the town. and by the want of which the people often are subjected to severe privations = History of Lanark. 1834.
Since the above date there has been several houses rebuilt, and in general the houses are in good repair. 2 and 3 storeys, slated, with a few of the smaller houses thatched.
It is the principal entrance to the Town from Carlisle and the South. |
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BLACK BULL INN [Lanark] |
Black Bull Inn |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
On the North side of Wellgate at its junction with South Vennel.
A superior and old established Inn. 2 Storeys. Slated and in good repair, it has good stabling accommodation and outhouses attached - it is the residence of Mr. George Creighton and is the property of a Company of Shareholders. |
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OLD BURGH INN [Lanark] |
Old Burgh Inn |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the north side of Wellgate.
A small but old Public House 2 storeys, slated and in Good repair. It has no outhouses attached and is the property and residence of Mr James Gray. |
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WELLGATE PORT (Site of) |
Wellgate Port |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Opposite the Black Bull Inn.
This Gate which was removed in the year 1700, was the principal Gate into Lanark from the South but no further information can be obtained respecting it. |
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CASTLE YETT |
Castle Yett |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
A well built house 2 storeys high, slated and in good repair, it is the residence of Mr. Bowie, and the property of the Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Thomson, Kilmarnock, it has a handsome garden and orchard attached. |
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POTTER'S WYND |
Potter's Wynd |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends from Wellgate in a S [South] W [West] direction.
A small lane which leads to Castlehill, and New Lanark - the origin of its name is unknown. There are few houses in it, all 1 storey slated and thatched and in good repair. |
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STAR INN [Lanark] |
Star Inn |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the south side of Wellgate.
This is a newly built house slated and 2 storeys. Without any stabling accommodation or outhouses. It is occupied by Mr McMann and is the property of certain members of St John's Lodge of Freemasons and where their meetings are held. |
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Castlegate
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Southampton
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COMMERCIAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Lanark] |
Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland |
Mr R Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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On the North side of High Street.
This is a well built house with a handsome Street front. It is 3 storeys, slated, and is the property of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. |
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HIGH STREET [Lanark] |
High Street |
Name on corner of Street.
Mr R. Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extending from the Parish Church in a N [North] E [East[] direction across the N [North] of the Plan.
This is the principal Street in the Town. The houses are two three and four storeys. A few of the smaller houses are thatched and present an antiquated appearance with high pointed gabels to the street, but the great majority of the houses are of a very superior description. It is of considerable width, is well lit with gas, and there are several good shops in it. |
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BLOOMGATE |
Bloomgate |
Name on corner of Bloomgate.
Mr R. Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
This street "connects High Street and West Port but how to account for its name is puzzling. It is quite contiguous to the ancient monastery, and may originally have been so called from some circumstances connected with that monkish establishment in ruder ages" - History of Lanark.
It contains several good houses and shops, all 2, 3 and a few 4 storeys, is well lit with gas but the formation of its line of street is very irregular. |
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CROSS (Site of) [Lanark] |
Cross |
Name on corner of Bloomgate.
Mr R. Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
The Cross, from which all the streets diverge, was removed in 1774. - It was a building of a circular form with a flat roof whence arose a stone pillar, in the top of which was placed the figure of a unicorn. - The roof was reached by a spiral stair inside and here the magistrates used to ascend and drink to the health of their sovereign on the anniversary of his birthday. - Hist. [History] of Lanark |
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FALLS OF CLYDE INN [Lanark] |
Falls of Clyde Inn |
Name on corner of Bloomgate.
Mr R. Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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This is a good Inn with stables and out offices attached. It is the property of Mr. Lawrie, Auctioneer, Lanark. |
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BROOMGATE |
Broomgate |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
Name on Corner of Street. |
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Extends in a S [South] W [West] direction from the Parish Church and parallel to Castlegate.
This street from its situation seems to have been connected with the Castle but whence it received its appellation must be still matter of conjecture. It is certain however that a space at the end of the street was in former times covered with broom, and probably was the only "thatch in use for covering houses at the times to which we allude"
History of Lanark.
It is very irregularly built - both in the formation of its line of street and the size etc. of the houses in it. Some of the modern ones are well built 2 and 3 storeys and slated. But the older houses are very un-uniform - "here one building protrudes there another retires from the view and at every little interval a gable rears its pyramidal head as if in despite of all the rules of taste and order" -
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ASSEMBLY ROOM [Lanark] |
Assembly Room |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
South of, and adjoining to the Clydesdale Hotel.
Connected with the Clydesdale Hotel is the Assembly Room which was built in 1827. It is 46 feet long by 26 in breadth. It is well lit with gas and has a lofty Orchestra for musicians
History of Lanark.
It is a well built house. Kept in excellent repair and is the property of the Clydesdale Hotel Co. It is capable of accommodating 250 persons. |
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FRANCISCAN MONASTERY (Site of) [Lanark] |
Franciscan Monastery |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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West of Assembly Room. South of Clydesdale Hotel.
Close to, and on the West side of the Assembly Room anciently stood a monastery of Franciscans of Grey Friars founded by Robert I.- The lands with which it was endowed seem to have been a little to the South West of the Inn from the circumstance of these grounds still bearing the names of Friars' Field - Friars' Lane. A General Chapter of all the Grey Friars in Scotland is said to have been held in Lanark in the 11th July 1400. In excavating the foundations in 1833 a number of human bones - a Scull with the teeth entire, and the top of an old wall was discovered. - History of Lanark |
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WILSON'S CHARITY SCHOOL [Lanark] |
Wilson's Charity School |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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side of the Street.
This school is so called after Mrs Wilson of Whitburn who mortgaged £1200 for a Charity School for destitute orphans and children of the poor. - The School and School House cost upwards of £200, the remaining sum was lent out at £5 per cent, from which the teacher derives his Salary - The Establishment was limited in the Charter to no less than 25 boys, and as many girls, however the number of scholars (male and female) is geneerally about 70,+++. The teacher is accommodated with a commodious dwelling ho [house] and garden and beside the interest arising from the money mortified, he has also the reversion of the annual rent of a small piece of ground, which the good lady left a little before her death for repairing and keeping up the School and Dwelling House.
Hist [History] of Lanark
It was erected in 1819, is 2 storeys slated and in good repair. The upper storey being set apart for the teacher's residence, who has also a garden and about 6 1/2 acres of ground belonging to the School. -
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HIGH STREET PORT (Site of) |
High-Street. Port |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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This was one of the old Town Gates and as its name imparts was the entrance into the High Street - It was removed about the beginning of the 18th Century. |
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MANSE [parish, Lanark] |
Manse |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
A plain building with outhouses and gardens attached - 2 storeys slated and in tolerable repair it was erected in the year 1757. It is not occupied by the Minister Rev [Reverend] Mr. McGlashan but is rented by him to several families - The Glebe Lands consist of 5 Imperial Acres. |
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CHURCH [Lanark] |
Church |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
At the junction of Bloomgate, High Street, Castlegate, Wellgate and Broomgate.
The Parish Church stands in the centre of the town and contains accommodation for nearly 2000 persons - it was built in 1777. It is a plain building in good repair with a Tower at its East end about 70 feet high. It has a statue of Sir Wm[William] Wallace placed over the principal door the production of a Mr Forrest a self taught sculptor. -History of Lanark.
Amongst the minor antiquities may be mentioned of the Church Bells it was removed from the Old to the present Parish Ch. [Church] and has been several times refounded . It bears the dates of these - the 1st [first] is so early as 1110, the 2nd [second] 1659 - and the last 1740 -
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HYNDFORD PLACE |
Hyndford Place |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
South of the Parish Church.
A small opening South of the Ch.[Church] it forms a Communication between Broomgate and Castlegate. The houses in it are well built. 2 and 3 storeys slated and in good repair. |
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ST NICHOLAS' CHAPEL ([parish] Church on Site of) |
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Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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At the junction of Bloomgate, High Street, Castlegate, Wellgate and Broomgate.
The Parish Church stands in the centre of the town and contains accommodation for nearly 2000 persons - it was built in 1777. It is a plain building in good repair with a Tower at its East end about 70 feet high. It has a statue of Sir Wm[William] Wallace placed over the principal door the production of a Mr Forrest a self taught sculptor. -History of Lanark.
Amongst the minor antiquities may be mentioned of the Church Bells it was removed from the Old to the present Parish Ch. [Church] and has been several times refounded . It bears the dates of these - the 1st [first] is so early as 1110, the 2nd [second] 1659 - and the last 1740 -
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CASTLEGATE |
Castlegate |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends in a S.W.[South West] direction from the parish Ch.[Church] parallel to and on the East side of Broomgate.
The Castlegate leads in a S.W.[South West] direction to the castlehill and must have been so called from that ancient fort to which it conducted, this is undoubtedly a very ancient portion of the town. - Hist.[History] of Lanark.
Some of the houses are very old. They are in general 2 storeys slated and thatched. Some of the older houses are in a very dillapidated state, but the more modern houses which lie chiefly south of the site of the old Castlegate Port are well built and are principally 2 storeys.- slated and in good repair. |
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CHURCH [Lanark] |
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Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Site of the Parish Church.
This Chapel, the site of which is now occupied by the Ph [Parish] Church was erected in the 15 Century but the date is not known.
"The inhabitants of the Burgh attended divine Service in the Chapel which devolved to the Burgh at the Reformation and in which the lofts and galleries were set apart for the Magistrates and Corporation." - Stat.[Statistical] Acct.[Account] of Lanark.
It was totally removed in 1777 and before the Reformation it would appear to have been a Chapel of Ease to the old Ph.[Parish] Church. |
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ST NICHOLAS' CHAPEL ([parish] Church on Site of) |
St. Nicholas' Chapel |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
025.15 |
Site of the Parish Church.
This Chapel, the site of which is now occupied by the Ph [Parish] Church was erected in the 15 Century but the date is not known.
"The inhabitants of the Burgh attended divine Service in the Chapel which devolved to the Burgh at the Reformation and in which the lofts and galleries were set apart for the Magistrates and Corporation." - Stat.[Statistical] Acct.[Account] of Lanark.
It was totally removed in 1777 and before the Reformation it would appear to have been a Chapel of Ease to the old Ph.[Parish] Church. |
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BRUCE ARMS INN [Lanark] |
Bruce Arms Inn |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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South side of High Street.
A well built public house. 2 storeys. slated and in good repair - it has stables and outhouses attached. It is occupied by Mr. Thomas Prosser and is the property of Mr Vesey. |
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ST BERNARD'S WYND |
St. Bernard's Wynd |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends from High Street to South Vennel parallel to Wellgate.
A narrow lane which forms a Communication between High Street and South Vennel.
The houses in it are 2 storeys slated and in tolerable repair. The origin of its name is unknown but it is evidently an old part of the Town. |
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TRON (Site of) [Lanark] |
Tron |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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East of the Town Hall
The Tron was a building used for the double purpose of Weighing Goods and as a Pillory. to which persons convicted of petty crimes were fixed with what were termed "joggs" - It was supposed to have been erected at the same time as the Old Tolbooth. - and was removed at the end of the 18th century. |
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TOLBOOTH (Site of) [Lanark] |
Tolbooth |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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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.
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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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BANNATYNE STREET [Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith. Provost
Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster |
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Extends in an Easterly direction from its junction with High Street.
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BONNET ROAD [Lanark] |
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Mr Gray. Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan. Town Clerk
Mr Ballantyne. Postmaster
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Parallel with and adjacent to Bannatyne Street.
A small back thoroughfare having houses only on the South side. - It has no proper communication with any other street but the South Vennel. It is lit with gas and the houses are all slated, one or two storeys and in good repair. |
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL [Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School.
Mr Annan, Town Clerk.
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master. |
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This is the principal school of the town and also of the Parish of Lanark. This formerly enjoyed a high celebrity and is still a most respectable seminary conducted by a rector and an assistant rector. Salary of the rector £40 with about £40 fees and £20 other emoluments. Salary of the assistant £40. Connected with this school are 28 bursaries of various value, but most of them simply discharging school fees. The school is entirely supported by the burgh, and is not endowed.
Fullartins (Fullartons) Imperial Gazetteer |
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CALEDONIAN RAILWAY (Lanark Branch) |
Caledonian Railway (Lanark Branch) |
Mr Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector of Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Postmaster |
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A single line of railway extending from Cleghorn to Lanark about 3 miles. |
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TERMINUS [railway, Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master |
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A small brick building it is the terminus of the Lanark Branch and the property of the Caledonian Railway Company. |
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CALEDONIAN ARMS INN [Lanark] |
Caledonian Arms Inn |
Mr Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector of Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Postmaster
Mr D. McDonald, Proprietor |
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A Public House, two storeys, slated with stabling accommodation and a garden attached. All in good repair - property of Mr D. McDonald. |
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XXV.15 Lanark 1/500 Plan 13.- [in header]
On the North side of Bannatyne Street adjacent to St Leonards Church [Situation for "Terminus"]
On the south side of Bannatyne Street, nearly opposite to the Railway Station [Situation for "Caledonian Arms Inn"] |
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Caledonian Railway. Only one Spelling is shown on this page, but four Authorities.
Terminus. Instead of giving Spelling variations the entry only reads "None". Four Authorities are given.
Caledonian Arms Inn. Only one Spelling is shown on this page, but four Authorities. |
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SCHOOL [St Leonard's Church, Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master |
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This School which forms one builing with the Church above mentioned [St Leonards Church] is attended by about 150 Scholars viz. 95 female & 53 male children
It is supported by an annual grant from Government together with one from the General Assem [Assembly] and also by local Contribution
The salary of the School master is annually £16.10 with about £40 school fees. - There is als [also] an additional income from Government for training Pupil teachers - there are at pres [present] two Pupil teachers for which the allowance from Government amounts to £4.10 per teach [teacher] annually.- |
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ST LEONARD'S CHURCH |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master |
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This Church which is under the patronage of the Male heads of families contains about 600 sittings, it was built in the year 1840 It is a handsome building in the modern Ecclesiastical Style - with a spire about 100 feet high at its west end.
Fullartons Imperial Gazette [Gazetteer] |
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St Leonards Church. Four Authorities are given for Spelling but the only entry in that column reads "None".
School. Four Authorities are given for Spelling but the only entry in that column reads "None". Some words in Description column are partly lost in the tight binding of the right margin. |
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THE RECTORY [St Leonard's Church, Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master |
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A well built house with out offices and gardens attached - it is so called on account of its being the residence of the Rector (or Master) of the Grammar School - Mr Gray - it is two storeys and slated and is the property of the burgh |
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BARNHILL |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master |
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A substantial house two storeys and slated. It has out offices and garden attached. The residence of Mr Annan Town Clerk - Proprietor Thomas Bowie Esq |
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XXV.15 Lanark 1/500 Plan 13 [in header]
On the N [North] side of the road extending from the end of Wellgate [Situation for "The Rectory"and "Barnhill"] |
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Barnhill. Four Authorities are given for Spelling, but only the entry "None" in that column. |
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MARKGREEN |
Markgreen
Markgreen
Markgreen
Markgreen
Merk Green
Markgreen
Markgreen |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master
An old Map of Lanark
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This is a handsome house built in the Cottage style two storeys, slated and has out offices attached its has also an extensive Garden & Shrubbery - residence of Mrs Marr
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IVY HOUSE |
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Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan, Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne, Post Master
An old Map of Lanark
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A Plainly built house having a small Garden and outhouse attached - two storeys and slated it is the residence of Mr D. Brown - Proprietor Rev J.L. Marr.- |
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XXV.15 Lanark 1/500 Plan 13 [in header]
On the N. [North] side of the road extending from the end of Wellgate [Situation for "Markgreen" and "Ivy House"] |
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Markgreen. In the Description for this Name, it appears that originally it has been described as the residence of "Mr Marr, Writer to H.M. Signet" but this has been scored out and amended to read "Mrs Marr".
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HORSE MARKET [Lanark] |
None |
Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne Post Master |
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An unenclosed piece of land belonging to the Burgh and the place where the cattle fair is held.-
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SOUTH VENNEL |
None |
Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne Post Master
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A narrow thoroughfare which forms the communication between the East end of High Street & Wellgate, it has more the characteristics of a back lane than a Street although there are some good houses in it the majority however are one storey and thatched. |
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XXV.15 Lanark 1/500 Plan 13 [in header]
At the East end of Bannatyne Street [Situation for Horse Market]
Extending Southward from the East end of High Street until it joins Wellgate [Situation for South Vennel] |
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South Vennel. Although five Authorities for Spelling are given only the word "None" appears in that column. |
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL [Lanark] |
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Mr Robert Smith, Provost
Mr Gray, Rector Grammar School
Mr Annan Town Clerk
Mr Bannatyne Post Master
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This is a very ornamental Gothic building recently erected and not yet entirely thrown open for public worship although Service is performed in a part of it, it has a handsome square tower a belfry at its west end and the interior workmanship the stained glass windows and especially the Chancel one are particularly admired
No. [Number] of sittings in the nave about 240 |
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F. E. Pratt
Lieut. [Lieutenant] Rl.[Royal] Engineers" |
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"42" is handwritten in the top LH corner.
Handwritten in the top RH corner "OS1/21/42" followed by "44" and underneath the number "32" circled in red and crossed out.
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NAME BOOK
SHEET PLAN crossed out and replaced by " Town of Lanark" handwritten
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TOWN OF LANARK
INDEX
Name -- Page
Arnold's Street -- 19
Arnold Villa -- 20
Assembly Room -- 28
Bannatyne Street -- 35
Barnhill -- 39
Black Bull Inn -- 23
Bloomgate -- 26
Bonnet Road -- 35
Branch of the City of
Glasgow Bank -- 6
Branch of the Commercial Bank of Scotland -- 25
Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland -- 8
Broomgate -- 27
Broomgate Institution -- 21
Browns Square -- 15
Bruce Arms Inn -- 33
Butts -- 17
Name -- Page
Caledonian Arms Inn -- 37
Caledonian Railway (Lanark Branch) -- 37
Castlegate -- 32
Castlegate Port (site of) -- 21
Castle Park -- 19
Castle yet -- 24
Christ Chapel -- 5
Church -- 31
Clydesdale Cottage -- 20
Clydesdale Hotel -- 20
Clydesdale Tavern -- 21
Commercial Inn -- 8
County Buildings -- 6
Cross (site of) -- 26
Cross Keys Inn -- 14
Crown Inn -- 12
Dovecot Dubs -- 13
Falls of Clyde Inn -- 26
Fever Hospital -- 9
Franciscan Monastery (site of) -- 28
Free Church -- 5
Gallowhill Cottage -- 16
Gowanbank -- 18
Gowanside -- 9
Grammar School -- 36
Greenside Cottage -- 13
Greenside Lane -- 13
Greystone Bank -- 10
High Street -- 25
High Street Port (site of) -- 30
Hopebank -- 12
Hope Cottage -- 12
Hope Street -- 10
Horse Market -- 41
Hyndford Place -- 31
Ivy House -- 40
Lanark -- 1
Lanark Arms Inn -- 17
Lanark House -- 7
Manse -- 38
Markgreen -- 40
Meal Market -- 11
Meal Market Hotel -- 11
North Vennel -- 14 |
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Name -- page
Old Burgh Inn -- 23
Poor House -- 17
Post Office -- 8
Potter's Wynd -- 24
Ragged School -- 5
Roman Catholic Chapel -- 42
School -- 14
School (St Leonards) -- 38
South Vennel -- 41
Star Inn -- 24
Strathview -- 19
St Bernard's Wynd -- 33
St Leonards Street -- 15
St Nicholas Chapel -- 32
St Leonards Church -- 38
Tolbooth (site of) -- 34
Terminus -- 37
The Rectory -- 39
Town Hall -- 34
Tron (site of) -- 33
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (Hope Street) -- 5
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (Broomgate) -- 22
Waterloo Cottage -- 9
Waterloo Place -- 9
Wellgate -- 22
Wellgate Port (site of) -- 23
West Port (site of) -- 7
West port -- 7
Wide Close -- 18
Wilsons Charity School -- 29 |
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