Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOAPWORK LANE [Elie] | Soapwork Lane Soapwork Lane Soapwork Lane |
Thomas Fenwick Elie Mr. Reddick Ph. [Parish] School Elie George Leech Elie |
026 Elie |
A short narrow street branching of the west end of High Street & joining the West end of South Street. in the village of Elie. it is in good repair and is bounded on both sides bt a row of houses two storys high all in good repair and occupied by shopkeepers and tradesmen. formerly there was a soapwork in this street, hence the name. |
| CURRYING WORKS | Currying Works Currying Works Currying Works |
Thomas Fenwick Elie John Bennet Earlsferry George Leech Elie |
026 | A small stone building two storys high in good repair and occupied as a currying work shop by the proprietor George Leech. from 6 to 8 persons are employ'd constantly at these works which are situated in the village of Elie & in South Street. |
Continued entries/extra info
94 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civil Assistant]
[Parish of] Elie Plan 26C Trace 4
[page signed] T. Smith c-a [Civil Assistant]
9th May [1853]
Transcriber's notes
The "Currying Works" are not included in the O.S. plans, however are listed here as an item of interest.
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties, OS Name Books - Fife and Kinross county - Volume 81 - Parishes of Newburn, Kilconquar and Elie, OS1/13/81
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Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties
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