Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL [Linlithgow] | School School |
Mr Oat Schoolmaster Linlithgow James Brown Schoolmaster Linlithgow |
003 | [Situation] A little N. [North] of the W. [West] end of High Street & 3 chains E.N E [East North East] of West Port Well A small house one story high, and in middling repair. The branches taught are those usually taught in a country school. It is large enough to afford accommodation for about 50. The average number of attendants is about 25. James Brown is the Schoolmaster; who has the school fees for his salary. The house belongs to Mr Glen. |
| WEST PORT WELL | Westport Well Westport Well West Port Well West Port Well West Port Well West Port Well |
Mr Brockley Tinsmith Linlithgow Mr Oat Schoolmaster Linlithgow Mr Waldie Linlithgow Mr Brockly Linlithgow Mr Henderson Linlithgow Mr Sanders Linlithgow |
003 | [Situation] At the W. [West] end of High Street and nearly opposite West Port House A large octangular pillar about 10 feet high built of stone. It is what is termed a selfacting pump. It owes its name to the circumstance of being situated at the end of the West Port. It is situated in High Street. |
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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 3 -- Trace 1
Ordnance Survey - West Lothian county, OS Name Books - West Lothian county - Volume 40 - Parish of Linlithgow, OS1/34/40
This volume contains information on place names found in the West Lothian parish of Linlithgow.
Ordnance Survey - West Lothian 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 West Lothian, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.