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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAMOND OLD BRIDGE | Old Cramond Bridge | Mr Gourlay, New Cramond Br [Bridge] Mr Manson, Corstorphine |
001 | [Object] Bridge. An ancient bridge Crossing the River Almond it is built of Stone, having 3 arches and is of narrow dimensions with parapets 4 feet in height, it has under gone several repairs at different periods, as may be inferred from the different dates inscribed. 1619. 1687 & 1776. There is several tradionary [traditional] storeys [stories] relating to this bridge one of which asserts that one of the Kings of Scotland got rescued by the Laird of Ballingeich, from being murdered by the hands of a gang of robbers |
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[Page] 44P [Plan] 1D
List of Names collected by John C Darnan RSM [Royal Sappers & Miners]
[Parish] Cramond
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