Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONUMENT [Harburn] | Monument | 010 | A Small Monument in the Pleasure Grounds of Harburn consisting of a Square Stone at the Base of which is placed a cylindrical pedestal about 12 [feet ?] High and 1/4 inches in diameter the whole is Surmounted by a Stone Globe of the diameter of the pedestal On the upper surface of the Basement Stone and nearly level with the Surface is the following inscription in Roman Letters "Ch [Charles ?] Xth [Tenth] of France Stood on this Spot when he he was last at Harburn 3rd Sept [September] 1832" The monument was erected by Mr Young the proprietor at that time of the Estate |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 75
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
[Trace] 4
[Object] A Monument
[Parish] W [West] Calder
[Signed] William Rogers 2nd Corp [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Transcriber's notes
The quoted diameter of the pedestal makes no sense, but is clearly written.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 26 - Parish of West Calder, OS1/11/26
This volume contains place name information from the parish of West Calder.
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.