OS1/34/38/9

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
THE PEEL The Peel
The Peel
The Peel
Mr Glen Town Clerk
J. Hardy Esq Provost
Mr Henderson
[Situation] S. [South] side of Linlithgow Loch & Surrounding "The Palace"
This name Applies to the grounds Around the Palace, And is very uneven On the South & West, the ground rising Considerably to where the palace stands, it was totally devoid of ornament until a Short time ago the Commissioners of Woods & forests Commenced their improvements by banking in the edge of the loch, enclosing & planting portions and laying out Walks, fixing Seats etc. - On the N.E [North East] end is a Considerable flat space Known as the Palace Garden & in front of the Palace On the edge of the loch in a long narrow Strip of Sward, with two Slight elevations at the E [East] & West ends; this is Called the "Bon Butts", and here they used to practice Archery in ancient times.
PALACE GARDEN Palace Garden
Palace Garden
Mr Glen Town Clerk
J. Hardy Esq
[Situation] S. [South] side of Linlithgow Loch & Surrounding "The Palace"
This name Applies to the grounds Around the Palace, And is very uneven On the South & West, the ground rising Considerably to where the palace stands, it was totally devoid of ornament until a Short time ago the Commissioners of Woods & forests Commenced their improvements by banking in the edge of the loch, enclosing & planting portions and laying out Walks, fixing Seats etc. - On the N.E [North East] end is a Considerable flat space Known as the Palace Garden & in front of the Palace On the edge of the loch in a long narrow Strip of Sward, with two Slight elevations at the E [East] & West ends; this is Called the "Bon Butts", and here they used to practice Archery in ancient times.
BOW BUTTS Bow Butts
Bow Butts
Bow Butts
Mr Glen Town Clerk Linlithgow
J. Hardy Provost Linlithgow
W. Henderson
[Situation] S. [South] side of Linlithgow Loch & Surrounding "The Palace"
This name Applies to the grounds Around the Palace, And is very uneven On the South & West, the ground rising Considerably to where the palace stands, it was totally devoid of ornament until a Short time ago the Commissioners of Woods & forests Commenced their improvements by banking in the edge of the loch, enclosing & planting portions and laying out Walks, fixing Seats etc. - On the N.E [North East] end is a Considerable flat space Known as the Palace Garden & in front of the Palace On the edge of the loch in a long narrow Strip of Sward, with two Slight elevations at the E [East] & West ends; this is Called the "Bon Butts", and here they used to practice Archery in ancient times.

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