OS1/11/82/5

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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LINNAEUS' MONUMENT Linnaeus' Monument Mr. McNab Curator [situation] Near the central part of the Botanic Garden
A Small Stone monument nearly all covered or overgrown with ivy, On One Side of it is the following Inscription "Linnaeo Posuit P. Hope, 1779".
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY [Royal Botanic Garden] Magnetic Observatory Mr. McNab Curator [situation] Near the central part of the Royal Botanic Garden
A Small booth which the professor of Natural Philosophy in the university obtained leave to erect here for the purpose of maKing magnetic obsercatiory & experiments.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COTTAGE [Royal Botanic Garden] Superintendent's Cottage Mr. McNab Curator [situation] At the NE [North East] side of the Royal Botanic Garden
A small cottage in the Royal Botanic Garden adjoining the museum which is the residence of the Superintendent or Curator

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Parish of St. Cuthbert

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14 - Linnaeus' Monument
14 - Magnetic Observatory

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 19
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 Scale: 1:1056

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