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CROSSHALL Crosshall

Crosshall

Crosshall
David Handyside, Crosshall
James Purvis, Whitebank
Robert Robison, Springwells
028.02 A large farm house of modern build, with commodious and well built. offices, a garden, and large arable farm attached.
It derives its name from an ancient cross situated a short distance to the south west of the farm house. This farm was formerly called Deadrigs; so called from a desperate battle having at one time taken place on this spot, in which great numbers were slain on both sides. It is the property of the Marquis of Tweedale.

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Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.2 Trace 1 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]

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