OS1/11/105/220

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Midlothian OS Name Books, 1852-1853
  4. Midlothian, volume 105
  5. OS1/11/105/220
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HORSE WYND Horse Wynd
Horse Wynd		 Corner Tickets
Post Office Directory		 [Situation] Leaving the South side of Cowgate
A lane extending from Cowgate to Argyle Square & North College St. the houses are generally old but the place is well paved & kept clean, it also contains a few Shops,
DICK'S CLOSE Dick's Close
Dick's Close		 Name above entrance
Post Office Directory		 [Situation] On the South Side of Cowgate
A short narrow close having a low Arched entrance from the Cowgate, the houses are in a very indifferent state & occupied by poor work people
PETER'S CLOSE Peter's Close
Peter's Close		 Name above entrance
Post Office Directory		 [Situation] On the S. [South] Side of Cowgate
A filthy dirty irregular built Close containing a few miserable dwelling houses & several Cowhouses

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Parish of the City of Edinburgh

Transcriber's notes

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

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Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery

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