OS1/11/15/52
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTON TOWER | Liberton Tower | Rev.[Reverend] Dr.[Doctor] Begg Alnwich Hill Thomas Torrance Meadowhead | 006 | This name applies to a Tall peel house or tower of an oblong shape 20 by 30ft and 50ft high, it has 3 floors (or more properly called storeys) all of which are arched and all of an emormous thickness the section of which is somewhat like curtaining.3 rooms with fire places, small windows, and sword holes; it is generally stated to have had some connection with the Baron styled Macbeth, who made it his residence, and from outward appearance it seems no doubt to have stood the attack of as many centuries, since the existance of that feudal chief, the last time it was supposed to have been placed in a state of defence was in the 10th century for what reasons cannot be properly stated It is now in a good condition with a flagged Roof, and used as a store for rubbish; South of it is situated some old fashioned cottages in connection with upper Liberton Village |
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List of Names collected by Pl.John E Darnan RSOM Pl. ExaminerJohn E Darnan Novr. 8th 1831
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