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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVY COTTAGE | Ivy Cottage Ivy Cottage Ivy Cottage Ivy Bank |
Mr. Skinner Mr. Watson Morayshire Described 1868 Valuation Roll 1862 &c. |
007.15 | A substantial, elegant, & comfortable residence at west end of High Street. Property and residence of a Mr. Reid. |
| MARKET GREEN | Market Green Market Green Market Green Market Green Gallow Green Gallow Green & Market Green |
Mr. Watson Burgh PLan 1858 Morayshire Described 1868 Local Usage Mr Skinner, Town Clerk Valuation Roll 1862 &c. |
007.15 | This name is applied to a piece of ground at the west end of High Street whereon the monthly cattle markets &c. are held. It was formerly called Gallows Green from its being the place where people in former times were executed. Joint property of the Earl of Fife & the City. The Market is held by Royal Charter. |
| FIFEPARK COTTAGE | Fifepark Cottage Fifepark Cottage Fifepark Cottage |
Mr Skinner Mr. Watson Valuation Roll &c. |
007.15 | An elegant & commodious cottage residence on South Street opposite the entrance to West Park House. Property of Alexander Thompson. |
| MAGGOT PARK | Maggot Park Maggot Park Maggot Park |
Mr. Skinner Mr Watson Valuation Roll & Burgh Plan |
007.15 | A small park situated at south west end of the City west to Hawthorn Place between the roads leading to Main - Property of Lord Seafield |
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[Page] 28City of Elgin
[Below entry for Maggot Park:]
Altered to Stump by Lieut. [Lieutenant]
Coddington 28.1.71. See the
Remarks on the Parish of Elgin
("It is only a Potato field.")
[T.V.V.]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, jordao1, ScotlandsPlaces, Dave Thow
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