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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| ST. BOSWELLS (Parish) | St. Boswells (Parish) | Continued | ... inconveniently Situated for the great body of the people. From a Stone in the front, it would appear that the present church, which is Situated a little to the West of the Site, still discernable of a more ancient fabric, was built in 1652; although it is possible this Stone may have belonged to the former place of worship. The present building was thoroughly repaired in 1791, enlarged in 1824 & now forms a Commodious place of worship. It is understood to accommodate about 300 persons. There are not more than half a dozen of free Sittings, by which are meant Sittings set apart for the poor. In a certain Sense they are all free, Seat-rent being wholly unknown. The Manse and offices were built in 1791, but as the work had been executed in a very Superficial manner, and on ... |
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[Page] 3Parish of St. Boswells
W. Beatty
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