OS1/5/17/67

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HARDACRES HILL Hardacres Hill John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge
James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig
Mr. Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles
028.05 A prominent and cultivated elevation of an elliptical form and very regular appearance, in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish extending from N E [North East] to S W. [South West]
There is a tradition that a battle between the English and Scots was fought on the Western part of the Hill, which seems to be confirmed , some broken swords or similar weapons have been found here. _ It appears that Colonel Fenwick , whose attack on Hume Castle took place in 1650 took up his position with his army here or in its immediate vicinity as several Canonballs of Cast Iron varying from 4 to 16 pounds weight have been found on the hill and in the adjoining fields. __
The remains of a British Camp are Situated on its West Side __

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Parish of Eccles
Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 2
Collected by H. Sharban

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