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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FOSSIL TREE | Fossil Tree | Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] | 002 | A large fossil tree which was found embedded in the sandstone rock many feet below the surface of the street. It is now laid bare with a support of the rock left standing. |
GRANTON HOUSE | Granton House Granton House Granton Granton house |
W. Scrimgower J. Todd County Map. Post Office Directory |
002 | A neat mansion House three storeys in height the residence of Sir John McNeil |
GRANTON QUARRY (Sandstone) | Granton Quarry Granton Quarry |
J. Scrimgower J. Todd |
002 | An extensive Freestone Quarry situated near Granton Point it presents an extensive area of excavated earth to the depth of 100 feet |
PENNYWELL | Pennywell Pennywell Pennywell |
W. Scrimgower J. Todd Co. [County] Map |
002 | Two cottages on the property of Sir John McNeil the name appears to be derived from a well which was formerly situated at the North east end of the houses where one Penny was paid for a draught of water |
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