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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN HEAD | Town Head | George McHaffie Esqr. | 020 | THe West Entrance of the Town of wigtown the houses are generally 2 stories high & built of stone.- |
| WEST PORT | West Port | George McHaffie Esqr. | 020 | Formerly the West Gate of the Town stood here the houses were built across the Street. the Vehicles etc. passing under an archway .- |
| PARLIAMENT SQUARE | Parliament Square | George McHaffie Esqr. | 020 | A Small rectangular Square where the Members of Parliament for the burgh are elected & other public business is carried on. - On the west end is a beautiful granite column which is the market Cross & close by it is an ancient Dial dated 1738 which formerly stood near to the Gaol. The square was made together with the market cross in 1816 at a cost of £350. |
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Plan 20 B -- List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Robert Barlow R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 22Trace 5 -- [Parish] Wigtown
Object
Town Head - Street
West Port -
Parliament Square
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl. R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
5th. June 1845
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