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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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HAGGS WOOD | Haggs Wood Haggs Wood Hags Wood Hags Wood | Andrew Walker W. Clarke. J.Douglas D Mitchell | 001 | A Considerable belt of wood on a rising ground or eminence on the farm of East Craigie. The property of the Earl of Roseberry. |
EAST CRAIGIE QUARRY | East Craigie Quarry East Craigie Quarry | Andrew Walker W.Clarke | About 5/8 mile South West from Cramond | A considerable Sandstone quarry on the west side of the Almond. It is considered of an excellent quality for building purposes. The Leith Docks were built of this stone. |
FERRY COTTAGE | Ferry Cottage Ferry Cottage | Andrew Walker W. Clarke. | A few chains West from Cramondon the East bank of the Almond | A small neat cottage on the west side of the mouth of the Almond Occupied by a ferryman. A boat is provided gratis, for the use of passengers at this place. It is supported by the Earl of Roseberry. |
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Transcriber's notes
The place names on this page can be found on this map:http://maps.nls.uk/view/74427799
Linlithgowshire, Sheet 7 (includes: Currie; Dalmeny; Edinburgh; Kirkliston; Ratho)
Survey date: 1854-5 Publication date: 1856
Six-inch 1st edition, 1843-1882
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Bizzy- Moderator, P Wills
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