OS1/11/131/83
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE (Supposed Roman) [River Esk] | Old or Roman Bridge | James Simpson Herkes Lane William Bourhill Bridge Street |
A narrow Bridge of 3 Arches and Seemingly of Ancient Construction erected across the Esk at the South East end of Market Street. It is said to have been built by the Romans | |
| NEW BRIDGE | New Bridge | James Simpson Herkes Lone John McIntyre High Street |
A large and firmly built Bridge of 5 arches erected Across the Esk at the South East end of Bridge Street in the year 1800 by the Trustees of the County of Edinburgh |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 83List of Names collected by John Early C [Civilian] Assistant
[Sheet] 8 [Trace] 11
Object - Bridge
[Signed] John Early CA [Civilian Assistant]
May 22nd 185
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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