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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LONGRIDGE Longridge
Longridge
Longridge
Longridge
Mr Storey
Mr Muir Residents
Mr Leggate Schoolmaster Whitburn
Forrest's Co. [County] map
012 [Situation] In the South Eastern part of the Parish of Whitburn
This name applies to a considerable Village consisting of a Free Church, a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, two Manses, and a collection of dwelling houses generally one storey high, in good repair and slated, with small gardens attached to each, and tenanted by families who are employed in the iron and coal mines situated in its Vicinity. The road from Linlithgow, Bo-Ness & Bathgate &c to Peebles passes through the Village. There is a subscription school here also, which is self supporting. Sir William Bailey & Mr Wilson Reveston are the principal proprietors.

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Ph [Parish] of Whitburn -- Sheet 12 No. 5. Trace 2.

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