OS1/11/83/44
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA DOCK | Victoria Dock Victoria Dock |
Scotsman Newspaper P. Dall Esqr. Dock Superintendent |
[Situation] On the N. [North] Side of Wet Docks. This dock is similar in construction to the Wet docks and is about the same in extent. It was opened in August 1852 and named "Victoria Dock" in honour of her Majesty the Queen. |
|
| COAL HILL | Coal Hill Coal Hill |
Corner Ticket P.O. [Post Office] Directory Mr Grant Inspect [Inspector] of Streets |
[Situation] 32 chains East by S. [South] from North Leith Church. The portion of Street extending from the Sheriff Brae to the Shore. The houses are generally old and occupied by Mechanics and Shopkeepers &c. |
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[Page] 44Parish of North Leith
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 12OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1:1056
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