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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKFORD QUARRY | Blackford Quarry (Whinstone) | Thomas Torrance Meadowhead Dr. Begg Alnwickhill | 006 | A very extensive Quarry on the South side of Blackford hill, and from which the surrounding Country obtains an ample supply of Whinstone which proves an excellent mineral for roads. flagging and ovens In many places this quarry exceeds 200ft in height and quite perpendicular, which no doubt was owing to the subsequent precipitous nature of the hill there is about 10 men employed thoughout the year breaking and Quarrying Stones |
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List of Names collected by John E Darnan Pl Examiner
Braid Glen
Thomas Torrance Meadowhead Dr.[Doctor] Begg Alnwickhill
An exceedingly romantic Glen between the hills of Braid and Blackford and through which the beautiful rivulet of Braid flows; in many parts on both sides, bold projecting rocks and precipices present themselves to the height of 1 & two hundred ft covered with the Wood of Braid; presents a beautiful combination of the sublime
John E Darnan Nov 2nd 1831
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 15 - Parishes of St Cuthberts, Liberton, Duddingston, Newton, OS1/11/15
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of St Cuthberts, Liberton, Duddingston, Newton.
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.