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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GRAVE YARD [Cranston Church] Grave Yard
Grave Yard
Grave Yard
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Welsh
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Elliot
Mr Noble
014 [situation] About 20 chains W [West] by N [North] of Oxenford Castle.
Around the old Church was a graveyard now seldom used.
PRESTON HALL Preston Hall
Preston Hall
Preston Hall
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Elliot
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Welsh
Co [County] Map
014 [situation] About 30 chains N.E. [North East] of Oxenford Castle.
An extensive and handsome modern Mansion environed by a demesne and suitable offices attached, it is the property of residence of Captain Callender.
Site of CRANSTON CHURCH Site of Old Parish Church
Site of Old Parish Church
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Welsh
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr Elliot
Mr Noble
014 [situation] About 20 chains W. [West] by N. [North] from Oxenford Castle.
The proximity of this place of worship to Oxenford Castle rendered it a nuisance to the Earl of Stair who caused it to be removed and erected a new Church for the parishioners about 27 years ago.

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