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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCHOOL School Ph. [Parish]
School Ph. [Parish]
Mr. P.A. Cameron Teacher
Revd. [Reverend] W. Branks Torphichen
005 [Situation] 15 chains WNW [West North West] of the parish church of Torphichen

A low small building erected in 1825, and is situated at the northern end of the village on road side leading to Linlithgow, the interior is plain with desks arranged along the walls, the Average attendance, boys 70, girls 30, and the branches taught are those Common in such Schools, the teachers salary is the maximum and his dwelling joins the school. It is a good two storey house rebuilt in 1853 The teachers name is Mr. P.A. Cameron
MANSE Manse
Manse
Revd. [Reverend] W. Branks Occupier
Mr. P.A. Cameron Teacher
005 [Situation] 7 chains SSW [South South West] of the parish Church

A very fine dwelling standing on an elevated site on the W. [West] side of the village of which it Commands a full view; it is two Stories high and slated & in excellent repair, there are small out-offices close to the dwelling also in good repair, there is a large & well kept garden on the South and a small portion of shrubbery in front & near the house Are some very old trees the glebe contains above 11 Acres and the present Occupier is the Revd. [Reverend] W. Branks

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