OS1/11/111/4
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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HIGH RIGGS | High Riggs High Riggs High Riggs |
Corner Tickets Name on Lamp posts P. [Post] Office Directory |
[Situation] About 22 chains WNW. [West North West] of Merchant Maiden Hospital This name applies to the street which is the continuation of Cowfeeder Row to Home Street. It is well paved &c. The houses are from two to four stories high, the low story of the houses being occupied as shops |
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INGLIS' ENTRY | Inglis' Entry | Corner Ticket | [Situation] At the west side of Cowfeeder Row An irregular close or lane which leads from Cowfeeder Row to Fountain Bridge. The houses are one story high in idifferent repair. Occupied by weavers and other work people. |
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FLEMING'S CLOSE | Fleming's Close | Ticket one side of entrance | [Situation] At the E. [East] side of the north end of High Riggs. A short narrow close which opens into High Riggs in it are some stables & a dwelling house |
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[Page] 4Parish of St Cuthberts
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 39OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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