OS1/11/105/31
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD PARLIAMENT HALL [Edinburgh Castle] | Old Parliament Hall Old Parliament Hall |
Mr McKerlie Ordnance Store Keeper Mr Fig Ordce [Ordnance] Clerk |
[Situation] In the South side of The Castle. This house which is now occupied as the garrison hospital, was formerly where the scottish parliament used to assemble especially in troublesome times. The house forms the South side of the square in front of the Palace. |
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[Page] 31Parish of Canongate (Detached)
? Old Palace Hall see pages 27 and 28 o,m,o [ordnance mapping office]
"The southern side of the above mentioned parellogram Sqare
consists of a longer antient edifice formerly the Parliament house
now converted into a barrack for the use of the garrison.
The northern side of the said square is formed by a
very long and large antient church which from its spacious
dimensions I imagine that it was not only built for the
use of the small garrison but for the service of the neighbouring
inhabitants before St. Giles's church was erected for thier accomodation".
Maitlands History of Edinburgh Page 164
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, Brenda Meldrum
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