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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
THE CROSS [Port Glasgow] The Cross Town Officer
Town Clerk
Mr. Thomson
002.11 This name applies to the intersection of Church Street and King Street and situated nearly in the middle of the town which may account for the name. The name Cross, Corse or Cors in Scotland does not signify any kind of Building but merely the place markets wont to be held, or the public places in the centre of [towns].
LYONS LANE Lyons Lane Corner Ticket
Town Officer
002.11 A narrow Lane or Alley leading from King Street, and terminating at Fore Street. It is wholly paved and lighted up with gas.
SCOTTS LANE Scott's Lane Corner Ticket
Town Officer
002.11 A narrow Lane or Alley leading from King Street and terminating at the N [North] end of Dockhead Street. It is wholly paved and lighted up with gas.
DOCK TAVERN Dock Tavern Sign Board
Town Officer
Mr. Thomson Teacher
002.11 An old established tavern in Dockhead St. and immediately [] the head of the Dry Dock hence the name.

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Plan 2.11 No. 15 Trace 1 Port Glasgow

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