OS1/11/105/197 | ScotlandsPlaces

List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
NIGHT ASYLUM FOR THE HOUSELESS	Night Asylum for the Houseless Night Asylum for the Houseless	Inscripn [Inscription] on House William Fraser Annual Report 1851		[Situation] At the West side of Head Police Office This Asylum was established in 1840 for destitute persons it affords shelter to about [---] persons each night who get supper & breakfast gratis. [in] some instances 130 claimants have been accommodated for the night. the Institution [is] supported by Bequests, [Voluntary] Contributions &c.
THE CROSS WELL	The Cross Well The Cross Well	Inscription on Lamp Mr. Matheson Office of Board of Work		[Situation] In the High St. near to St. Giles's Church This name applies to a [fountain] Well Situated near the site of the Old MarKet Cross in the High Street It consists of a [---] square pillar built of stone [about] 8 or 10 feet high surmounted [by] a lamp. It is property of [the] Edinburgh Water Company. The Water runs from a pipe in the [---] which is made act by laying slightly on a [---] handle.

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Parish of the City of Edinburgh

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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