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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SPRINGFIELD Springfield Mr. Carstairs Springfield
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncreiff PenicuiK Manse
018 A farm house 2 stories high with offices and a large farm attached it is the property of the occupant Mr John Carstairs, in a tree N. [North] East of the house is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called Springfield
SPRINGFIELD MOSS Springfield Moss Mr. Carstairs Springfield
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncreiff PenicuiK Manse
018 A tolerably sized tract of Peat moss upon the farm, or Lairdship, of Springfield
LEAD BURN BRIDGE Lead Burn Bridge Mr. Carstairs Springfield
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncreiff PenicuiK Manse
018 A stone bridge of one arch upon the Edinburgh and Peebles road 12 miles from the former place, it crosses the Lead Burn hence the name, it is a County Bridge.

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List of names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] Mechan RSM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Parish of PenicuiK
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[Signed] John Mechan
2nd Corpl RSM [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
23.1.52.

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