OS1/34/23/8
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWHALLS PIER | Newhalls Pier | Mr. F. Wilson Mr. A. White Mr. E. Johnston |
003 | [situation] At the north side of Newhalls This Pier is Opposite Newhalls Inn and extends down to Low Water Mark it is 722 feet in length and cost £8 which was part of a Government grant and loans by different gentlemen who were appointed trustees of the Passage it is the principal Pier of the Queensferry Passage for passengers, goods & Cattle - there is a massive wall running down the Centre which affords good shelter to the Ferry steamer in strong E, or W. [East or West] winds - at the N. [North] end there is a beacon which also serves for a tide guage; at the S. [South] end is a small octagonal Lighthouse with Stationary white light. at mid distance on the wall there is a lamp Called the Main guide light, to guide the Steamer to the Pier by keeping it & the Lighthouse in line - The right of the Passage or Ferry is in the hands of trustees and is let to the highest bidder - Troops, Government Stores etc etc have free transit |
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[page] 8Ph. [Parish] of Dalmeny -- S. [Sheet] 3 No.13 -- T. [Trace] 1
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Nora Edwards, Moira L- Moderator, alamer
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