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MAXTON Maxton (Parish) Continued [Continued from page 4] once was, than where it is now. Few of the inhabitants, however, are more than 3 miles distant. This edefice was long suffered to continue in a very wretched state. Before 1792, it was thatched with broom, & its interior was not unsuitable to its outward appearance. In 1812, it was modernised and thoroughly repaired; it is seated to hold about 150 persons.
"The Manse" was built about 52 years ago, and is not unsuitable to the living, which is 14 chalders, half meal, half barley, with a small sum for vicarage tithes & Communion Elements. "The Glebe" is about 11 acres, which might be let, perhaps, for £18.0.0 or £20.0.0 {Continued page 6]

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Parish of Maxton
[Signed] W. Beatty c.a [civilian assistant]

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