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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN BRIDGE | Dean Bridge | Lamp Posts William Gordon Schoolmaster Water of Leith Village Pollock's Guide Book thro [through] Edinburgh |
A large and handsome built Bridge crossing the water of Leith on the Queensferry road, It was erected by a few spirited individuals for the purpose of connecting this part of the city with the Dean property, which is to be laid out as a town of villas, The bridge consists of 4 arches of 96 feet span, rising from pier's, the height of the parapet from the water is 106 feet, length of the bridge 452 and the breadth between the parapets 39 feet. |
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[Page] 59List of Names collected by David Hannay c/a [civilian assistant] Jany [January] 17th, 1851
Object
Dean Bridge - A Bridge
[signed] David Hannay c/a [civilian assistant]
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 28OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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