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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS [Maxton] | Cross Cross Cross |
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher Mr. John Thomson Maxton Mr. William Moffat Maxton Jeffrey's History Roxburghshire Vol [Volume] 1 p. [page] 331 |
008.16 | This name applies to a Stone pillar Standing about four feet high, Supposed to be the Remains of an ancient Cross, which stood at one time in the Centre of Maxton Village. |
| P.H. [Maxton] | P. H. [Public House] P. H. [Public House] P. H. [Public House] |
Mr. William Moffat Mr. William Chisholm Mr. John Thomson |
008.16 | A licensed public house two Stories high, having a Shop and garden attached, proprietor and occupier Mr. William Moffat. |
| SCHOOL [E of Maxton] | School (Ph. [Parish]) School (Ph. [Parish]) School (Ph. [Parish]) |
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher Mr. Adam Thomson. Rutherford Mr. William Moffat. Maxton |
009.13 | A good Stone building two Stories high with garden attached, Situated about a mile and a quarter east of the Village of Maxton. The west portion of the building is appropriated to a School-room, and the remainder as the Residence of the Teacher. The average number of Scholars attending is about 60, and the branches of Education, are Such as is usually taught in Parochial Schools. Proprietors the Heritors of the Parish. |
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[Page] 22Sheets 8. 12 & 16. -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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