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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CROSS [High Street ; Nairn] | Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross |
Alexander Falconer S.S. [Sheriff's Substitute] Adam Davidson T.C. [Town Clerk] Peter Falconer J.H. Brown |
001 | This name refers to the spot where the town cross originally stood previous to its removal to its present position sometime in the beginning of the last Century. There is no mark to denote the ancient site, but tradition says that a stone was placed by the people, below the present surface of the street, per that purpose - It is believed to have been placed in the centre of High Street almost exactly opposite the entrance gate of the parish manse. |
| LEOPOLD STREET [Nairn] | Leopold Street Leopold Street Leopold Street Leopold Street |
Alexander Falconer Adam Davidson Peter Falconer Valuation Roll 1867-68 |
001 | A street extending from High Street at National Bank of Scotland, to the head of King Street where Academy Street branches westward at the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church. The houses are chiefly two storey high & in excellent repair property of various persons. |
| ROSEBANK | Rosebank Rosebank Rosebank Rosebank |
Alexander Falconer Adam Davidson Peter Falconer Mr. J. Smith |
001 | A fine substantial dwelling house with offices attached on a piece of ground at east end of Leopold Street off High Street from both of which it has an entrance, two storeys high, Slated & in good condition: property & residence of Mr Wilson. |
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