OS1/35/52/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VENNEL [Wigtown] | Laigh Vennel Low Vennal |
Mr. James McHaffie George McHaffie Esqr. |
020 | [Situation] N. [North] of High Street Wigtown A Short narrow Street branching off High Street ending at Lochan Croft Lane. In it are several Cottages built of stone & are from 1-2 stories high. |
| TOWN HOUSE [Wigtown] | Town Hall Town House |
Mr. William Carson. George McHaffie Esqr. |
020 | [Situation] Centre of Wigtown A large stone building with Tower & Spire erected by the magistrates of the Burgh of wigtown in 1777. on the 2nd floor is the Town Hall. & underneath is the Gaol. The Parish School is it present held here 'till such time as the new one now erecting is ready for occupation. - |
| BRITISH LINEN COMPANY'S BANK | British Linen Companys Bank British Linen Companys Bank |
Mr. Black over the Door. |
020 | [Situation] at the East end of wigtown A fine stone building in excellent repair erected by Mr. Black (in 1831.) who is now agent to the Properties " The British Linen Company" to whom Mr. Black sold it. There is a garden and pleasure ground attached.- |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish & Town of Wigtown -- [Page] 9Form 136
Page 23 - Low Vennel
24- Town Hall
25- British Linen Bank
[Note]
A new Gaol and Schoolhouse
is now in course of erection
10th May 1847 [Initialed] W S L
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Chr1smac -Moderator, joseph mc keown
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