Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMFIELD | Broomfield | W. Todd Muirhouse Mains, W. Clarke Cramond | 001 | A new and handsome villa in the ornamented style of Architecture. situated on a lofty bank overlooking the Firth of Forth and embracing a commanding view of the opposite Coast. the residence and property of Mr Wilson. |
| GRANTON QUARRY (Sandstone) | Granton Quarry freestone | W. Todd Muirhouse Mains, W. Clarke Cramond |
001 | An extensive free stone Quarry. situated at Granton Point. the property of his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. This quarry presents to the eye a prodigious mass of excavated rock to the depth of about 100 ft [feet] and competes with any save that of Craigleith - for size in the county the stone is caise by means of an inclined plane of racking with the help of steam power. the constant flow of water is a pernicious trouble and requires the constant working of an Engine |
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P. [Plan] 1.B -- List of Names collected by John E Daveran RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Examiner
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Parish - Cramond
Object
Broomfield - House
Granton Quarry freestone - Quarry
[Note] enquire of Davrn
[Signed] J E Daveran
Jany [January]
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 1 - Parish of Cramond, OS1/11/1
This volume contains place name information from the parish of Cramond.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Midlothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.