Continued entries/extra info

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[Continued from page 56A]

Says the last names Authority, was
built about 150 years ago, before the
building of it, the remains of the old
Catholic Chapel, Situated near the
harbour, "done duty" as a Parish
Church - And possibly may have been
dedicated to St Andrew. but in
the Kirk session records, Or those
belonging to the burgh, it is not
(as before described) Mentioned as
having been dedicated to St Andrew

As it has been ascertained that this 'Auld Kirk' was
the parish church about 150 years ago and as the old
parish church was dedicated to St Andrews, See Chal-
mers Caledonia. There is also tradition that the family
burying place of the Lauders of the Bass who are mentioned in connection
with it is marked in the old Grave yard by a large Stone
See Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]. Therefore the old church must evidently be
St. Andrews church and as it was also the parish church
Therefore St. Andrews or North Berwick Church (Remains
of) to be written on plan

Tron & Cross - Two names inserted on Trace
and description remarks in form
21 for the Same forwarded herewith

- Rocks, Boldes, & Shingle - on foreshore
Near harbour Now inserted on Trace
Thomas Smith C/A [Civilian Assistant]