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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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