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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORAYSHIRE UNION POORHOUSE | Morayshire Union Poorhouse | William Grigor Esq Mr Skinner Robert Craig Esq |
007.12 | Situated at the east end of Balmoral Terrace. This building was erected in 1864 by the parishes of Elgin, St Andrews, Duffus, Drainie, Fochabers, Dallas, and Alves. it is a very extensive pile consisting of a central block and two wings, the central portion is occupied by the governors and Matron's apartments, Chapel, boys' and girls' rooms, dining hall & etc. Two small wings at each end are intended as wards for lunatic paupers. The whole is surrounded by a high stone-wall well built and of the same material as the buildings - which was taken from the quarries adjacent "Bishopmill Quarries" |
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[page] 13County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Spynie
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