OS1/11/70/4
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR'S KNOWE (Formerly (the Bull Ring) | Majors Knowe Majors Knowe |
J. Gray D. Gilmour |
[Situation] On the N. [North] West side of High Street A portion of parvement on the west side of High Street and adjoining the North end of the Church. it is said to have been a Bull Ring and takes it's name from being at the end of Major Weirs house. |
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| PURSELL'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] | Purcell's Close Purcell's Close Pursell's Close Pursell's Close Pursell's Close |
John Gray D. Gilmour George Gray George Watson Mrs. McIntosh |
[Situation] On the N.W. [North West] side of High Street A narrow close or passage on the west side of High Street the houses are irregularly built & occupd [occupied] by the labouring classes |
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| KENNOWAY'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] | Kennaway's Close Kennaway's Close Kennoway's Close Kennoway's Close Kennoway's Close |
J. Gray D. Gilmour Mr. Watson Mr. Gray Map of Town |
[Situation] On the N. [North] West side of High Street An irregular built close on the west side of High St. occupd. [occupied] by the labouring class. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 4Parish of Dalkeith
Page in F [Form] 136
59 - Major's Knowe [note] It is written Major's on plan omo [ordnance mapping office]
59 - Pursell's Close [note] Lies between Kennoway's Close and Gray's Close
59 - Kennoway's Close [note] North of Pursell's Close
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Dalkeith 1852 - Sheet 2OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Nora Edwards, Susan
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