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Parish of St. Cuthberts
Sheet 11.
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Bangholm Nursery -- 7
Class Room -- 4
Experimental Garden -- 10
Inverleith Nursery -- 3
Inverleith Place -- 3
Inverleith Row -- 7
Inverleith House--9
Linneus Monument--5
Lower American Ground--11
Museum -- 4
Magnetic Observatory -- 5
North Lodge -- 8
Royal Botanic Garden -- 4
Superintendent's Cottage -- 5
Superintendent's Cottage -- 11
Society's Hall -- 11
Upper American Ground -- 12
Warriston Lodge -- 8 |
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INVERLEITH NURSERY |
Inverleith Nursery
Inverleith Nursery |
Sign Board
James Dixon |
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[situation] North side of Inverleith Place
A large nirsery, containing about twelve scotch acres, for the culture of various sorts of forest trees Shribs, flowers, &c. Belonging to James Dixon & Sons. The property of the Trustees of the late James Rocheid Esqr. |
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INVERLEITH PLACE |
Inverleith Place
Inverleith Place
Inverleith Place |
Corner TicKet
Inscription on Lamp post,
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[situation] 14 chains N. [North] by E. [East] to 22 chains NE [North East] by N [North] of Inverleith House
A short new street extending westward from Inverleith Row on the South Side of it are four handsome dwelling houses with gardens attached. Occupied by respectable families. |
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13 - Inverleith Nursery
13 - Inverleith Place |
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ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN |
Royal Botanic Garden
Royal Botanic Garden
Botanic Garden
Royal Botanic Garden |
Mr. McNab Curator
Inscription on Board
Map of Edr. [Edinburgh] & Leith
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[situation] At the SW. [South West] Side of Inverleith Row
A large garden consisting of about 14½ imperial acres Surrounded by a high wall. It is well laid and contains ranges of hot houses and Greenhouses built after [the] most improved plan in which [numarous] plants of tropical climate are cultivated. This garden is [the] property of the government under the management of the Commission of Woods and forests. An Annual grant of £419 is allowed by government for the support of [the] garden. |
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CLASS ROOM [Royal Botanic Garden] |
Class Room |
Mr. McNab Curator |
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[situation] In the NE. [North East] side of the Royal Botanic Garden
The garden is made [---] of in connection with the Botanic [Garden] in the University; here the professor [delivers] his lecture on botany, a class room is [fixed] up for this purpose |
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MUSEUM [Royal Botanic Garden] |
Museum |
Mr. McNab Curator |
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[situation] In the NE. [North East] side of the Royal Botanic Garden
also a museum where specimens of various plants leaves &c. are preserved for the use of reference for the students. |
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[Form 136 Page] 15
15 - Royal Botanic Garden
15 - Class Room
15 - Museum
[note]
Natural System
Araucaria
Alpine Frames
Annuals
Bulbous Plants
British Plants (Linnaeus System)
Roses
Aquatic Plants
Heaths
Hardy Heaths
Hardy and Exotic Plants
Medical Plants
Orchids
Palm House
Propogating House
Propogating House Frames
Professor Balfour The Professor of Botany authorized and gave these names as fit and proper to be shown in the gardens under his superintendence
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LINNAEUS' MONUMENT |
Linnaeus' Monument |
Mr. McNab Curator |
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[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". |
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MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY [Royal Botanic Garden] |
Magnetic Observatory |
Mr. McNab Curator |
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[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. |
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SUPERINTENDENT'S COTTAGE [Royal Botanic Garden] |
Superintendent's Cottage |
Mr. McNab Curator |
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[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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Form 136 Page
14 - Linnaeus' Monument
14 - Magnetic Observatory |
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INVERLEITH ROW |
Inverleith Row
Inverleith Row
Inverleith Row |
Corner TicKet
Inscription on Lamp post
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[situation] Extending along the N.E. side of the Experimental Garden Royal Botanic Garden an Inverleith Nursery
This name applies to a considerable number of handsome cottages or Small villas along the road leading to Granton Pier and on the west side of the road The cottages are generally three stories high having gardens attached and a Small railed in area in front. Occupied by respectable familes. |
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BANGHOLM NURSERY |
Bangholm Nursery
Bangholm Nursery |
Mr. Robertson Superintendent
J. Carstairs |
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[situation] At the NE [North East] side of Inverleith Row
This name applies to the Southern part of a large Nursery E [East] side of Inverleith Row belonging to the firm of Peter Lawson & Son Seedsmen & Nurserymen. This part of the nursery is late extension of the nursery Known by the name of Golden Acres the land occupied by the whole nursery is about 50 acres. |
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3 & 4
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16 - Inverleith Row
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WARRISTON LODGE |
Warriston Lodge
Warriston Lodge |
Sig Board
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[Situation] 20 chains NE by E. [North East by East] of Inverleith House.
A Small neat Cottage tenanted by a gardener adjoining is a large nursery for the Cultivating of fruit trees, Shrubs, flowers etc, belonging to John Carstairs Fruiterer & Florist The name Warriston Lodge is also applied to the nursery |
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NORTH LODGE [Inverleith House] |
North Lodge
North Lodge |
Anthony Erskine
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[Situation] About 11 chains N by E. [North by East] of Inverleith House.
This name applies to a Porter Lodge at the north side of the grounds belonging to Inverleith House It is now occupied by a gardener The lodge is distinguished by the term north on account of another lodge on the same grounds & situate near Stockbridge which is Known by the name West Lodge. |
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Form 136 Page
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INVERLEITH HOUSE |
Inverleith House
Inverleith House
Inverleith House |
Anthony Erskine
John Carstairs
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[Situation] 14 chains S by W [South by West] of the SW [South West] end of Inverleith Place & about 8 chains west from the Royal Botanic Garden.
A neat mansion house 4 Stories [Storeys] high with Suitable offices and garden attached & a small demesne or Park well wooded Situated on a gentle eminence The residence of Mr Monteith the Sheriff of Fifeshire. The property of the trustees of the late Mr Rochead. |
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Form 136 Page
20 - Inverleith House |
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EXPERIMENTAL GARDEN |
Experimental Garden
Experimental Garden |
Sign Board
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[Situation] At the Southern Side of the Royal Botanic Garden & western Side of Inverleith Row.
A large garden containing about 9 acres Scotch measure. The property of the Horticultural Society of Scotland It was established here in 1824 for the advancement of Horticulture for improvement in the Cultivation of rare flowers fruits & plants. The garden also affords a pleasing promenade in Summertime to the members of the Society. Strangers are also admitted by ticket. the Society was established in 1809 |
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SUPERINTENDENT'S COTTAGE [Experimantal Garden] |
Superintendent's Cottage |
Mr Evans - occupier |
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[Situation] In the Eastern Side of the Experimental Garden.
A small neat cottage two Stories [Storeys] high The residence of the Superintendent of the Experimental Garden built for this purpose |
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SOCIETY'S HALL [Horticultural Society] |
Society's Hall |
Mr Evans - Superintendent |
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[Situation] Nearly in the Central part of the Experimental Garden.
A house occupied by the Horticultural Society for holding meetings in and built for this purpose |
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LOWER AMERICAN GROUND |
Lower American Ground |
Mr Evans manager |
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[Situation] In the northern part of the Experimental Garden.
This name applies to a part of the Experimental Garden in which American plants are Cultivated. |
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Form 136 Page
14 - Superintendent's Cottage
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UPPER AMERICAN GROUND |
Upper American Ground |
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[Situation] In the S [South] Eastern part of the Experimental Garden.
This name applies to a Small plot of ground in the Experimental Garden in which American plants are Cultivated The two plots called American Ground are distinguished by Upper & Lower from their natural position in the garden with respect to each other |
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Form 136 Page
19 - Upper American Ground
Inverleith Terrace [crossed out] |
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INVERLEITH PLACE |
Inverleith Place |
Corner Ticket
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A Short wide Street extending westward from Inverleith Row on one side of it are 4 handsome dwelling houses with gardens attached occupied by respectable families |
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INVERLEITH NURSERY |
Inverleith Nursery |
Sign Board
James Dixon occupier Hanover Street |
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A large nursery Containing about 12 Scotch acres for the culture of various kinds of forest trees flowers shrubs etc occupied by James Dixon & Sons The property of the Trustees of the late Mr Roucheid |
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List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] J. Carpenter 3d April 1851
[Township or Parish] St Cuthberts Parish
[Signed] J. Carpenter CA. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LINNAEUS' MONUMENT |
Linnaeus' Monument |
Mr McNab curator Royal Botanic Gar [Garden] |
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A Small stone monument nearly all covered & overgrown with ivy on one side of it is the following Inscription "Linnaeo Posuit, P. Hope 1779" This monument was erected by the late Dr [Doctor] Hope professor of botany to the memory of Linnaeus & was removed from the garden then occupied to the present place |
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MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY [Royal Botanic Garden] |
Magnetic Observatory |
Mr McNab curator Royl [Royal] Botanic Gar [Garden] |
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A Small booth which the professor of Natural Philosophy in the University obtained leave to erect here for the purpose of making magnetic observations & experiments |
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SUPERINTENDENT'S COTTAGE [Experimental Garden] |
Superintendent's Cottage |
Mr Evans occupier Experimental Ga [Garden] |
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A Small neat Cottage 2 Stories [Storeys] high in the Experimental Garden situated at the entrance The residence of the Curator or Superintendent of the garden |
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List of Names collected by
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EXPERIMENTAL GARDEN |
Experimental Garden |
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A large garden Containing about 9 Scotch acres. The property of the "Horticultural Society of Scotland" It was established here in 1824 for the advancement of Horticulture and for the improvement in the cultivation of rare flowers, fruits, and plants. The garden also affords a pleasing promenade in Summertime to members of the Society Strangers are also admitted by ticket from a member The society was founded in 1809 |
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ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN |
Royal Botanic Garden |
Mr. McNab Curator Royal Botanic Garden
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A large garden consisting of about 14 1/2 imperial acres Surrounded by a high wall It is well laid out with taste and scientific containing ranges of hot-houses and Green-houses built after the most modern and improved plan where many shrubs and plants of tropical Climates and from other parts are rased. There is a class room and a museum in the garden where during the summer session lectures are delivered by the professor of botany in the University, these buildings are undergoing alterations at present the public are admitted at all times into the garden An annual grant of £419 is allowed by government for the support of the garden and £25 from the Town Council |
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Edinburgh Sheet 11
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J Carpenter 3d April 1851
[Township or Parish] St Cuthberts Parish
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INVERLEITH ROW |
Inverleith Row |
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A considerable number of handsome cottages or Small villas along the road leading to Granton Pier on the west side The cottages are generally 3 Stories [Storeys] high with gardens attached & a small railed in area in front, occupied chiefly by professional persons annuitants and others in comfortable circumstances |
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J. Carpenter 3rd April 1851
[Township or Parish] St Cuthberts Parish
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WARRISTON LODGE |
Warriston Lodge |
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John Carstairs occupier 8 Howe Street |
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BANGHOLM NURSERY |
Bangholm Nursery |
John Carstairs 8 Howe Street
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This name applies to the Southern part of a large nursery, E [East] side of Inverleith Row belonging to the firm of Peter Lawson & Son Seedsmen & Nurserymen. This part of the nursery is an extension of the large nursery Known by the name of Golden Acres Nursery The land or ground occupied by the whole is about 50 acres |
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NORTH LODGE [Inverleith House] |
North Lodge |
Anthony Erskine Inverleith Cottage
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J Carpenter 10th April 1851
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SOCIETY'S HALL [Horticultural Society] |
Society's Hall |
Mr Evans manager Experimental Garden |
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A house situated in the Experimental Garden where the Horticultural Society holds occasional meetings for the dispatch of business |
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LOWER AMERICAN GROUND |
Lower American Ground |
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UPPER AMERICAN GROUND |
Upper American Ground |
Mr Evans manager Experimental Garden |
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J Carpenter 3rd April 1851
[Township or Parish] St Cuthberts Parish
[Signed] J. Carpenter C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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INVERLEITH HOUSE |
Inverleith House
Inverleith House |
Anthony Erskine, Butler Inverleith House
John Carstairs |
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A neat house 4 Stories [Storeys] high with garden offices and ornamental grounds attached the ground around the house are also well wooded with full grown woods. The residence of Mr Monteith Sheriff of Fifeshire The property of the Trustees of the late Mr Roughhied |
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] J. Carpenter 3rd April 1851
[Township or Parish] St Cuthberts Parish
Inverleith Cottage [crossed out]
[Signed] W Driscol Gosset, Captain RE [Royal Engineers] Apr [April] 25, 51 |
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