OS1/29/28/212
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET PLACE [Melrose] | Market Place Market Place Market Place Market Place Market Place |
J F Dunn Esqr William Freer Esqr James Curle Esq Allan Freer Esqr Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister Melrose Ph. [Parish] |
008.01; 008.05 |
A large triangular Space in the Town of Melrose - And having in it an ancient Criss, it is Surrounded by houses, principally shops - for the sale of different wares - there being only a few private Residences, And a branch of the British Linen Cos [Company's] Bank |
| GALLOWS BRAE | Gallows Brae Gallows Brae Gallows Brae Gallows Brae Gallows Brae |
J F. Dunn Esqr William Freer Esqr William Tait Esqr Owner Allan Freer Esqr Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister Melrose Ph. [Parish] |
008.05 | A Steep brae the top part of which has been planted. it is said that this place was formerly appropriated for the execution of offenders when the Convent had laws within itself - about the middle of the brae there is a Small Space of table land, which appears the most liKely place that the Gallows Stood, there is now a Seat on this spot - |
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[Page] 212Melrose Parish -- Sheet 8-5 -- Trace 2
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