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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAXTER'S CLOSE [Musselburgh] | Baxters Close | George Reid Esq, 7 Bride Street Fisherrow William Bourhill |
A narrow passage or ally branching off the south side of High street (Fisherrow) The house in it are low, dirty and badly ventilated, they are inhabited by fishers | |
| MURRAY'S LAND | Murray's Land | George Reid Esq, 7 Bride Street Fisherrow William Bourhill |
A Small Court or yard situated on the south side of High Street (Fisherrow, and connected with it by a narrow passage it is inhabited by fishers and agricultural labourers it got its name from the proprietor (a Mrs Murray) |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 64List of Names collected by
Sheet 8 Trace 5
Parish - Inveresk
Object
Baxters Close - Ally
Murray's Land - A yard
[Signed] John Bray c/a [civilian assistant] 1st May 1852
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Musselburgh 1853 - Sheet 08OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, JCB
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