Berwickshire, Volume 31

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Transcriber's notes Continued entries/extra info
OS1/5/31/1 LONGFORMACUS [parish] Longformacus Parish County Map Fullerton's Gazetteer of Scotland New Statistical acct. of Scotland Chalmers Calledonia 003 ; 009 ; 010 ; 015 The derivation of the name of Longformacus is obscure - Little more light can be thrown upon it than what arises from the spelling of the name at different periods - In 1384, in a charter by the Earl of Moray to his cousin, "James de Santae Clairo" the name occurs in the form of "Longfordmakehous" - In 1395, in a charter by the Earl of March to James Sinclair of Lochirmakehous, the lands of "Lochirmackehous" are conveyed. and the same spelling of "Lochirmakehous" is observed in the charters of that time - In 1505 the spelling varies "Lochirmacus" and in 1556, and downwards, the name is usually spelt as it now is - It is worthy of remark, that at present the ordinary appellation corresponds with the old spelling of "Lochirmacus" - The spelling of the name of the parish of Ellim, often varies in the same writings - thus Ellim, Ellem, Elm - The parishes of Longformacus & Ellem were, on account of their general contiguity, united by decree of annexation, on the 18th February 1712. At that time the relative proportion of the two parishes so far as population is
OS1/5/31/2 Longformacus (Parish) Longformacus (Parish) Continued Concerned, was as two to one, 200 examinable persons being then in Longformacus, & 100 in Ellim. The parish touches the parish of Whittingham and Innerwick on the North_ and extends southwards about 8 miles where it is bounded by the parish of Langton, Greenlaw and Westruther - On the East it is bounded by the parishes of Dunse and Abbey St. Bathans, and it extends westward in one part about 12 miles, where it is bounded by the parish of Lauder - The parish of abbey St. Bathans cuts off an isolated portion which belonged to the old parish of Ellem, called Blackerstone -(already drawn as Longformacus Detached) - This portion lies about 8 miles distance from the parish church, & is about two miles long, & a mile & ahalf broad; at one part, this parish intersects that of Cranshaws - The greatest elevation in the parish is Meikle Law or Sayns Law, which lies in the line of division between Berwickshire and East Lothian - It is under 1500 feet high - Two conical hills of considerable beauty, the Dirringtons also lie in this parish - The greater of these is Great Dirrington Law is 1145 feet high
OS1/5/31/3 Longformacus Parish Longformacus (Parish) Continued There is a farm in the parish called "Otterburn" - It is not likely that the contest between Douglas and Hotspur took place here; but as the field of that contest has not been determined, and as it could not have been at a very great distance from this parish the fact of their being a place of the name of Otterburn here, deserves to be stated - There were several severe contests in this neighbourhood, may well be presumed from its vicinity to the debateable land - Indeed, the name of an adjoining hill, Main - or Man-slaughter Law, hands down the memory of a bloody conflict, supposed to be that which took place in 1402, between the Earl of Dunbar & Hepburn of Hailes; and a large heap of stones at Byrecleugh, in this parish 240 feet long of irregular breadth & height, but where broadest & highest, 75 feet broad & 18 feet high - appears to test a similar contest - The Stones composing this heap have been carried to their present place from a crag half a mile distant - They have received the name of the "Mutiny Stones"; but there is no authentic account of the occasion which led to their accumulation _
OS1/5/31/4 Longformacus (Parish) Longformacus (Parish) Continued The parish is conveniently enough situated , considering the extreme irregularity of the boundaries of the parish - The church was built upwards of a century ago - It has been lately repaired & is in good order - It is seated for 200 persons - The manse was built 16 years ago - It is three quarters of a mile distant from the church - The Glebe consists off 11 acres of good land and is perhaps the best in the parish - There is one parish School, where the usual branches of Education are taught - The Schoolmaster's Salary is the maximum - He has legal accommodations - the amount of School fees received by him may be above L 10: 0. 0 a year - There is an "Inn" in the small village of Longformacus - The whole of the Parish in the Lammermuir District - - New Statistical account of Berwickshire -
OS1/5/31/4 I do not have a (pound) key on my keyboard so have marked this with an "L".
OS1/5/31/5 LAMMERMOOR (District) Lammermoor (District) Fullerton's Gazetteer Scotland County Map New Statistical Account of Berwickshire - 009 ; 010 ; 015 In ancient times the shire of Berwick seems to have been a separate jurisdiction from the Bailliary of Lauderdale, & to have been itself divided into the Merse & Lammermoor districts- It is not easy to say what had been the exact boundaries and extent of these three divisions, now almost obsolete - For the purposes of Agricultural inquiry, the whole may be very conveniently considered under two districts, ie. Merse & Lammermoor - the former including all the comparatively low land along the Tweed, Whiteadder, Blackadder, Dye; and the latter comprehending Lauderdale, along with the more Eastern hilly Country peculiarly called Lammermoor - According to the general division of the County just pointed out, the Merse designates the whole lower range of the Lammermoor hills including the western parishes of Nenthorn & Mertoun & forming the largest piece of Compact level ground - diversified only by a few gentle undulations
OS1/5/31/6 Lammermoor (District) Lammermoor District Continued to be found in Scotland. Mr Blackadder estimates this division to contain 100 220 ac - The whole remainder of the county - with the exception of 6.850 acres is therefore to be considered as farming - the Lammermoor district & according to the same authority should contain 185.214 acres -
OS1/5/31/7 LAMMERMOOR HILLS Lammermoor Hills Fullertons Gazetteer of Scotland Map of Berwickshire Map of Scotland A broad range of Moorish heights stretching eastward from the Gala Water, in the S.E extremity of Mid_Lothian, to the Germanic Ocean at the promontories of Fast Castle Earnscleugh & St. Abbs Head_ in the parish of Codingham. Berwickshire_ The Lammermoors all lie within East Lothian & Berwickshire; commencing at their extreme western limit, forming for two-thirds_ of their extent, a Southern Screen, or belt, of uplands to Mid Lothian. & constituting , if the Lammermoor portion of Lauderdale be included_ nearly half of Berwickshire_ The Lammermoors are, in themselves, an extensive Range of. for the most part, wild cheerless, unsightly heights- nowhere bold and imposing in aspect, & often Subsidiary - into low folling table - lands. of bleak moor_ They were at one time Clothed with Forests & Must have been as bewildering to the traveller, as grandly Sylvan in their vast contribution to their landscape - They still have natural woods hanging on some of their steeps, and, in such localities, are warmed out of their chilliness of aspect -
OS1/5/31/8 Lammermoor Hills Lammermoor Hills Continued _ but over their summits, & down their higher slopes, they are almost everywhere nakedly dressed in heath _ Lammer Law, which rises in the parish of Lauder, & gives name to the whole range, has an altitude of 1500 feet - Among other chief or remarkable summits according to the the measurements of Blackadder in his Survey of Berwickshire. Crablaw has an elevation of 1615 feet - Clinthill 1544 - TippetKnowes 1323; Manslaughter Law 1273. Twinlaw Hill. 1260 Earlston hill. 1200 - Great Dirrington Law 1145; Ayrhouse hill 1054, Bemmerside hill 1011; Mackburnlaw 912 -
OS1/5/31/9 BLACK FORD Black Ford John Dale - James Dale - Henry Stobie - Herds 003.15 A Ford across Brander Burn where it is crossed or is intersected by the Dunse & Dunbar Road at the County Boundary -
OS1/5/31/9 BLACKFORD RIG Blackford Rig John Dale - James Dale - Henry Stobie - Herds 003.15 An elevated portion of moor immediately East of Black Ford -
OS1/5/31/10 PHILIP'S BURN Philip's Burn, Philip Burn John Dale, James Dale, Henry Stobie - Herds 003.15 ; 003.16 A stream or Burn which rises in the moorlands of Harehead Farm Haddingtonshire. It flows in an Easterly direction & joins the Monynut Water a little above Godscroft - It forms the boundary between the Cos. of. Berwick and Haddington -
OS1/5/31/10 PHILIPBURN HOUSE Philipsburn House John Dale, James Dale, Henry Stobie - Herds 003.16 A small dwelling house with a garden attached, situated on the S. bank of Philips Burn in a lovely glen in the midst of the Moors - It is occupied by Henry Stobie. Shepherd Mr Murray Ellemford -
OS1/5/31/11 CRAIGS WINDSHIEL Craigs Windshiel James Dale, James Thin, John Dale 009.03 A very indifferent, if not miserable thatched building situated on a cold bleak hilly part of the moor, occupied by J. Dale. who is a Herd or Shepherd to Mr. Dods of Harehead - Formerly a farm house & outbuildings stood here. but the farm having been incorporated with that of Harehead the building were all taken down with the exception of a small outhouse here referred to -
OS1/5/31/11 HARE BURN This name adopted to agree with the Places of Haddington - 003.15 ; 009.03
OS1/5/31/11 Brander Burn Alexander Gillie James Dale - Herd John McLaughlin - Herd A small stream which rises in the moors at a place where the Dunse and Dunbar road crosses the County boundary and empties itself into the Whiteadder below Cranshaws School - It forms the boundary between the Counties of Berwick & Haddington -
OS1/5/31/12 RISE LEA Rise Lea John Dale James Dale Alexander Gillie 009.03 An elevated portion of partly enclosed & partly lying between the Whiteadder & Blackford Rig -
OS1/5/31/13 BLACK CLEUGH Black Cleugh Mr. Murray Ellemford Peter Donaldson Ellem Mn Henry Stobie Herd 003.16 ; 009.04 A hollow in a portion of the moor belonging to Ellemford farm through which a stream flows and empties itself into Philip Burn
OS1/5/31/13 BLACKCLEUGH RIG Blackcleugh Rig Mr. Murray Peter Donaldson Henry Stobie 009.04 An elevated portion of Ellemford Moor immediately East of Black Cleugh on which stands a trig station -
OS1/5/31/13 DUNTER CLEUGH Dunter Cleugh Mr. Murray P. Donaldson Henry Stobie 003.16 ; 009.04 A hollow marshy part of the moor in which rises, & through which passes a stream or Burn which empties itself into Philip Burn -
OS1/5/31/13 DUNTER LAW Dunter Law Mr. Murray P. Donaldson Henry Stobie 009.04 An elevated portion Ellemford Moor to the East of Dunter Cleugh
OS1/5/31/14 BROWN LAW Brown Law. Mr Thomas Murray Ellemford Henry Stobie, shepherd Thomas McLeash - 009.04 An elevated portion of Ellemford Moor lying to the East of Dunter Law - & extending in a long ridge eastwardly -
OS1/5/31/14 GLEN CLEUGH Glen Cleugh Mr. Thomas Murray Henry Stobie Thomas McLeash. 003.16 ; 009.04 A steep Glen, with high sloping flanks through which a stream flows. the stream formerly forms the boundary between Longformacus & abbey St. Bathans but it is ? & give & take ? -
OS1/5/31/14 SCATTER'S CLEUGH Scatter's Cleugh Mr. Thos. Murray Henry Stobie Thomas McLeash 009.04 A hollow or ravine in which Ellemford Moor through which a stream flows. it empties itself into Greenup Burn -
OS1/5/31/15 GREAT PRIEST CLEUGH Great Priest Cleugh Mr Thomas Murray Ellemford Henry Stobie Alexander Edgar 009.04 A ravine or hollow in the Ellemford Moor through which a stream flows which empties itself into Greenhope Burn -
OS1/5/31/15 LITTLE PRIEST CLEUGH Little Priest Cleugh Mr. Thomas Murray Henry Stobie Alex. Edgar 009.04 A ravine or hollow similar to Great Priest Cleugh, & running parallel to it -
OS1/5/31/15 SHORTHOPE CLEUGH Shorthope Cleugh Thomas Turnbull Esq. Abbey St. Bathans Thomas Murray Esq Ellemford Mr Aitchison. abbey St Bathans 009.04 ; 010.01 A hollow in Ellemford Moor in which rises, & through which flows a small Stream, or rivulet - Towards its junction with Greenhope Burn it becomes deeper & its side is steep & precipitous -
OS1/5/31/16 GREAT LADIES CLEUGH Great Ladies Cleugh Thomas Murray Esq Ellemford Peter Donaldson Henry Stobie 003.16 ; 009.04 A hollow in Ellemford Moor through which a stream flows & which empties itself into Philip Burn at Philip burn House
OS1/5/31/16 LONGHOPE CLEUGH Longhope Cleugh Peter Donaldson Thomas McLeash Alexander Edgar 009.04 Similar to Shorthope Cleugh & running nearly parallel to it -
OS1/5/31/17 KIRKGATE HILL Kirkgate Hill James Dale John Dale James Thin 009.04 A small sloping Bank or Hill situated on the moors in Windshiel farm - the name originated from the circumstance of the Inhabitants of Craigs Windshiel going over that hill on their way to church (in Dunse), it being a much nearer way than travelling by the road to Ellemford -
OS1/5/31/17 MIDDLE LEA Middle Lea John Dale, James Dale - Craigs Windshiel James Thin. Smiddyhill 009.03 ; 009.04 A small portion of elevated ground in Windshiel farm situated between two streams -
OS1/5/31/17 SHIDDYHILL BURN Smiddyhill Burn James Thin James Dale John Dale 009.03 ; 009.04 ; 009.07 A small stream or Burn which rises in Windshiel grounds, & after receiving a tributary stream empties itself into the Whiteadder at Smiddyhill -
OS1/5/31/18 GREENHOPE BURN Greenhope Burn Thomas Hope Esq Ellemford J. Turnbull Esq Abbey St. Bathans Mr. Aitchison Abbey St. Bathans 009.04 ; 010.01; 010.05 A considerably sized (Stream) or Burn, which takes its (?) in soft marshy grounds of Dunter Law & flows in a S. Easterly direction & empties itself into Whiteadder - In many places its ? one exceedingly steep (drop)
OS1/5/31/18 SPAINFOLD RIG Spainfold Rig Spain Thomas Murray Esq. Ellemford Peter Donaldson Ellem ? Henry Stobie Herd To Wean - Jamisons Scottish Dictionary 009.04 An elevated portion of Moor lying between Great Priest & Greenhope Burn, - There is an old sheepfold situated in its centre, formerly used for weaning lambs - hence the name
OS1/5/31/19 FELLCLEUGH Fellcleugh Estate Map John Turnbull Esq John Dods occupier 009.07 A good farm house two Stories high and slated - having Hinds houses, & outbuildings detached. It is the property of John Turnbull Esq. Abbey St Bathans -
OS1/5/31/19 OLD FOX COVER Old Fox Cover James Thin John Dale, James Dale - Herds 009.07 A sloping bank or brae on Smiddyhill grounds covered with furze & heather, & formerly Considered a good Fox cover
OS1/5/31/19 SMIDDYHILL Smiddyhill James Thin. occupier John Dale, James Dale - Herds 009.07 A neat little farm house adjoining the Whiteadder Water having the necessary outbuildings attached & a Small garden in front - in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Thin, the property of Sir N.H.P. Campbell, Marchmont -
OS1/5/31/20 CROOK BURN WEST Crook Burn West D. Brown Esq Mr. W. Waulep Mr. R. Neil 009.15 ; 009.16 A small streamlet where its rise from the sluice water of the Muirton Mill and flows into the Dye a little N. of Huds Cleugh
OS1/5/31/20 OTTERBURN HILL Otterburn Hill James Hope James Fortune George Miller 009.16 An elevation on otterburn farm - the ground although formerly under cultivation is now Rough Pasture
OS1/5/31/21 COPPER MINE Copper Mine Mr. Murray. Ellemford Peter Donaldson John Mack 009.08 Veins of copper-ore having been discovered on the estate of St. Bathans, an English Mining company obtained right by lease in 1828 to work this mineral - but after driving a single mine there and the present one at Ellemford they abandoned the undertaking -
OS1/5/31/21 DICKSHALL (In Ruins) Dickshall (In Ruins) John S. Bertram Cranshaws James Thin Smiddyhill John McLaughlin Herd 009.07 A small miserable thatched cottage in such a bad state of repairs as to render it unfit for a human habitation - The walls are partially done, & there are large holes in the roof. It is occupied by David Strachan & belongs to Smiddyhill farm - now a ruin -
OS1/5/31/22 GAIR RIG Gair Rig Peter Donaldson Thomas McLeash John Mack 010.01 A long narrow ridge of Moorland belonging to Ellemford farm & lying between Shorthope Cleugh & Greenhope Burn & Catcleugh Burn -
OS1/5/31/23 MOOR LAW Moor Law Alex Dods John Mack James Dale. 009.08 An elevated portion of land in Fellcleugh farm. covered in part with Furze and heather It is excellent Rough Pasture -
OS1/5/31/23 THE GRAINS The Grains Alex. Dods. Fellcleugh John Mack Ellemford James Dale Herd 009.08 Small elevated portion of Rough Pasturage lying between 3 streams on Fellcleugh Grounds -
OS1/5/31/23 THE GRAINS BURN The Grains Burn Alexander Dods John Mack James Mack 009.07 ; 009.08 ; 009.11 A small stream which takes its rise in soft marshy ground in a locality called "The Grains", and flows S Westwardly into the Whiteadder
OS1/5/31/24 ELLEM CHURCH (Remains of) (in German Text) Ellem Church (Remains of 1) Chalmers Caledonia John Turnbull Esq -abbey Mr. Murray. Ellemford 009.08 The remains of the church which belonged to Ellem parish before it was annexed to Longformacus on the 18th February 1712 - there is only a small (part) of the south side wall standing. It occupies an excellent (place) on a gentle eminence on (the) N. bank of the Whiteadder.
OS1/5/31/24 TEINDHILL Teindhill J. turnbull Esq. J. Murray Henry Stobie (Herd.) 009.08 a small inferior building 1 storey high and thatched. It is said to have been the manse of Ellem- and the minister by bringing his teinds to it - it got the name Teindhill -
OS1/5/31/25 FALLAGORIDGE HEAD Fallagoridge Head Mr James Smith, Byrecleugh Robt. Niel. Longformacus Wanleys. Schoolmaster Do. 008 A narrow ridge of Mountain grounds east of "Willies Law" and at the north end of "Willies Cleugh", I could not get the derivation of this (name) -
OS1/5/31/25 WILLIE'S CLEUGH Willies Cleugh Mr. Wanless Mr James Smith Mr Robt. Niel 008 A Small Cleugh, and having a Small Stream running through it, which takes its rise at the west end of Fallagoridge Head, taking a South derivation, emptying itself into the Dye Water, Southeast of "West Bottom Cleugh"
OS1/5/31/25 WILLIE'S LAW Willies Cleugh Mr. Wanless " James Smith " Robt. Niel 008 A small Cleugh, and having a Small Stream running through it, which takes its rise at the east end of "Fallagoridge Head", taking a South derivation, emptying itself into the Dye Water, Southeast of "West Rotten Cleugh"
OS1/5/31/25 BOTTOM CLEUGH Bottom Cleugh for authorities See N. List of Garvald Parish - Haddingtonshire
OS1/5/31/25A ELLEMFORD Ellemford County Cess Roll John Turnbull Esq Owner Mr. Thos. Murray Occupier 010.05 A condierably sized stone built house two stories high, slated, having exterior outbuildings detached & a small garden in front - occupied by Mr Thomas Murray; the property of John Turnbull Esq. abbey St. Bathans -
OS1/5/31/25A GREENHOPE WIEL Greenhope Wiel John Turnbull Esq. Mr. James Aitchison Mr. Peter Donaldson 010.05 A deep Pool in the Whiteadder Water & short distance S. of where Greenhope Burn empties itself into the former - It is a noted place for fishing -
OS1/5/31/26 WEST ROTTEN CLEUGH West Rotten Cleugh Mr. Wanleys, Schoolmaster Mr. James Smith Mr. Robt. Niel 008 A small "cleugh" South of Willies Hill, having a Stream running through it, in a northeasterly direction, & emptying itself into the "Dye Water" northwest of "Willies Cleugh". This cleugh gets its name from the rottenness of its banks, they form breaking, and falling into the stream
OS1/5/31/26 NEDDER LAIRS Nedder Lairs See the Name Sheets of Lauder Parish,
OS1/5/31/26 HUNTS LAW Hunts Law See the Name Sheets of Lauder Parish -
OS1/5/31/26A HAIRY CRAIGS Hairy Craigs Mr. Thos. Murray Henry Stobie Herd Peter Donaldson 010.01; 010.05 A rough & precipitous bank overhanging the Whiteadder & covered with Furze & a few Hazels -
OS1/5/31/27 MUTINY STONES Mutiny Stones Mutiny Stones Mutiny Stones Mr James Darling Priestlaw. Haddingtonshire. Mr Adam Darling Priestlaw. Haddingtonshire. Mr James Smith, Byrecleugh. 008 A large heap of stones north of "Byrecleugh", And evidently brought some distance, as the greater portion of them appears waterworn, as if they had been obtained at streams, rivers etc etc. It was at one time very large, but a great quantity of the stones have been taken away from time to time, for the purpose of building dykes, houses, etc etc. Tradition says, that, a portion of the Scottish Army Mutinied here and that this pile was erected by the Soldiers, to commemorate the event. I could not obtain, Names of Commanders, or the date of the occurrence.
OS1/5/31/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Longformacus Plan 8 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/31/27 The following is written in red at the foot of the page:- This place is referred to in page 3. by the author of or writer in the New Statistical Account of Berwickshire
OS1/5/31/28 [Page] 28 Blank Page
OS1/5/31/29 FOUL CLEUGH Foul Cleugh Estate Map Mr Smith Byrecleugh Mr J Smith Byrecleugh 008 A Cleugh through which a Steam flows. which rises near to the N [North] side of Lauderdale Edge & flowing between Greencleugh Ridge & Upper & Nether Knowes discharges itself into the Dye Water.
OS1/5/31/29 NETHER KNOWE Nether Knowe Estate Map Mr Smith Mr Flail 008 A small Circular Hill near the N [North] end of the high ridge between Foul Cleugh & Wood Cleugh.
OS1/5/31/29 GREENCLEUGH RIDGE Greencleugh Ridge Estate Map Mr Smith Mr J Smith 008 A long high ridge on the S [South] side of the Dye Water, & joins Lauderdale Edge; bounded on the E [East] Side by Foul Cleugh, & on the West side by Green Cleugh.
OS1/5/31/29 [Page] 29 Longformacus Parish Sheet 8
OS1/5/31/30 PYATSHAW KNOWE Pyatshaw Knowe Adam Redpath James Smith Wm. Tait 008 A black hillock on Byrecleugh farm on which there is a Trig Station.
OS1/5/31/30 EASTER GRAIN Easter Grain See N. [North] Sheets of adjoining Plans in Haddington
OS1/5/31/30 WESTER GRAIN Wester Grain See N. [North] Sheets of adjoining Plans in Haddington
OS1/5/31/30 [Page] 30 Longformacus Parish -- Sheet 8
OS1/5/31/31 CATCH HILL Catch Hill Thomas Murray Henry Stobie. Herd Peter Donaldson 009.08 An elevated portion of Moor in Elmford Farm.
OS1/5/31/31 HORSE HILL Horse Hill Thomas Murray Henry Stobie. Herd Peter Donaldson 009.08 ; 010.05 A elevation, partly moor & partly Cultivated land in Elmford farm.
OS1/5/31/31 KIRK BURN Kirk Burn Thomas Murray Henry Stobie. Herd Peter Donaldson 009.08 A small stream which rises in soft marshy ground a little above Elmford, & flowing S. [South] empties itself into the Whiteadder at Elmford.
OS1/5/31/31 TODLEA HILL Todlea Hill Thomas Murray Henry Stobie Herd Peter Donaldson 009.08 An elevated portion of ground with a steep bank on its S.W. [South West] side-
OS1/5/31/31 [page] 31 Ph. [Parish of] Longformacus Plan 9.8 Collected by W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/32 TODLEA BURN Todlea Burn Thomas Murray Peter Donaldson John McLeash. Labr. [Labourer] 009.08 A considerable sized [stream] which rises in soft marshy [ground] in Elmford farm & [flowing] S. [South] Eastwardly empties into [the] Whiteadder at Elmford
OS1/5/31/32 ARTHUR'S HOPE Arthur's Hope Thomas Murray Peter Donaldson John McLeash Labr. [Labourer] 009.08 A hollow between a rough sloping bank with Furze & heather & [obscured] ground on the opposite side
OS1/5/31/32 COWHERD BURN Cowherd Burn Thomas Murray Peter Donaldson John McLeash. Labr. [Labourer] 009.08 A small stream which [has] its rise in soft marshy [ground] in Elmford farm & empties into Todlea Burn at Tod Lea
OS1/5/31/32 [page] 32 Ph. [Parish of] Longformacus [Plan] 9 - 8
OS1/5/31/33 CHAPMAN'S GRAIN Chapman's Grain Chapman's Grain Estate Map Mr. James Smith 008 A Small stream, rising in a [marsh] at the northwest of "Byrecleugh Ridge," it runs in Southwest direction and empties itself into Kerson Cleugh.
OS1/5/31/33 BYRECLEUGH BURN Byrecleugh Burn Byrecleugh Burn Estate Map Mr. James Smith 008 A Stream having its Source on the Moor North of 'Byrecleugh, it forms the boundary for a short distance between the Counties of Haddington and Berwick, runs by "Byrecleugh" and empties itself into the "Dye"
OS1/5/31/33 [Page] 33 Longformacus Ph. [Parish] Plan 8 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/31/33 The following partial entry is the first item on this page with a note "See Page 27":- Mitten full of Stones Estate Map Meeting Stones Mr. Adam Darling, Priestlaw Meeting Stones Mr James Smith, Byrecleugh
OS1/5/31/34 BYRECLEUGH RIDGE Byrecleugh Ridge Byrecleugh Ridge Byrecleugh Ridge Estate Map Mr. James Smith, Byrecleugh Peter Donaldson 008 A long moorland hill of considerable elevation, north of Byrecleugh, and on the west side of "Byrecleugh Burn".
OS1/5/31/34 BROCK'S CLEUGH Brox Cleugh Brocks' Cleugh Brock Estate Map James Smith Walkers Dictionary - i.e. A Badger 008 A Stream rising on the west Side of "Byrecleugh Ridge", it runs in a Southwest direction and empties itself into the "Dye Water" It is said to have obtained its name from Badgers frequenting it.
OS1/5/31/34 PYATSHAW RIDGE Pyotshaw Ridge Pyatshaw Ridge Pyatshaw Ridge Pyatshaw Ridge Estate Map James Smith Adam Redpath Herds. [Herdsman] William Tail Herds. [Herdsman] 008 A long moorland hill, covered with heather, and situated on the east side of "Byrecleugh Burn"
OS1/5/31/34 [Page] 34 Longformacus Ph. [Parish] Plan 8 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/31/34 The following note is written in red below the entry for "Pyatshaw Ridge":- Pyat The Magpie - Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary.
OS1/5/31/35 RED SCAR Red Scar Red Scar Red Scar Estate Map Mr. James Smith Mr. Adam Redpath Mr. Robert Niel Mr. William Flail 008 A very conspicuous broken piece of ground on the S [South] side of Little Says Law at the head of Middle Black Burn.
OS1/5/31/35 HERRING ROAD Herring Road Herring Road Herring Road Estate Map Mr. James Smith Mr. Adam Redpath Mr. Robert Niel 008 A track leading from Dunbar to Lauder across the Moors, mostly frequented by drovers taking herds of Cattle & Sheep to fairs etc; formerly it was much used by Fish Hawkers, particularly during the Herring Season, hence its name.
OS1/5/31/35 BLACK BURN Caster Blackburn Caster Blackburn Caster Blackburn Caster Blackburn Estate Map Mr. James Smith Mr. William Flail John Buchan 008 A rivulet, which has its rise from a [marsh] on the Parish Boundary, that forms the East fork of the Burn between the Laws
OS1/5/31/35 [Page] 35 Longformacus Parish 8B [TI] by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/35 In the "Authorities for spelling" column and the entry for "Herring Road", there is something written after the name of Mr. Adam Redpath but I cannot make out what it is. The following is written in the first column below the entry for "Black Burn":- Black Burn adopted on the Plan to agree with the name on Haddingtonshire (according to order)
OS1/5/31/36 MIDDLE BLACK BURN Middle Blackburn Middle Blackburn Middle Blackburn Estate Map Mr James Smith (Byrecleugh William Flail (Byrecleugh ([Herd] 008 A rivulet, which has its side on [? ] L.[Left] side of Little Says Law at Red [Scar] that forms the [W.] [West] fork of the Burn betwixt the Laws.
OS1/5/31/36 BURN BETWIXT THE LAWS Burn betwixt the Laws Burn betwixt the Laws Burn betwixt the Laws Estate Map Mr. James Smith William Flail 008 The crooked stream between the M[?] and Little Laws on Byrecleugh farm extending from the junction of the [] & Middle Blackburn to the Dye Water.
OS1/5/31/36 WESTER BLACKBURN RIDGE Wester Blackburn Ridge Wester Blackburn Ridge Wester Blackburn Ridge Estate Map Mr. James Smith William Flail 008 The long rise between Wester Black Burn Shiel [Burn] and Meikle Black Burn immediately N. [North] of Little Law
OS1/5/31/36 [Page] 36 8. [contd] [continued] by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/37 HERON SCAR Heron Scar Heron Scar Heron Scar Mr. Smith Mr. J Smith William Flail 008 A rock [steep] at the foot of Meikle Law caused by the current of the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/37 MEIKLE NAMELS RIDGE Meikle Namels Ridge Meikle Namels Ridge Meikle Namels Ridge Estate Map Mr. J. Smith William Flail 008 A long high ridge extending southwards from the Dye Water, bounded on the [W.] [West] by Reds Cleugh and on the E, [East] by Meikle Namels Cleugh
OS1/5/31/37 [Page] 37 Longformacus Parish [Plan] 8 Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/37 The first item on this page is Meikle Law [See] N. [Name] Book 8. B.
OS1/5/31/38 MEIKLE NAMELS CLEUGH Meikle Namels Cleugh Meikle Namels Cleugh Meikle Namels Cleugh Estate Map Mr Smith Mr J Smith 008 A small & crooked stream rising all of a Marsh on the S. South Side the Dye Water and flows into the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/38 GREEN CLEUGH Green Cleugh Green Cleugh Green Cleugh Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. J. Smith 008 A considerable stream, and very crooked passing through a deep & rocky place and empties into the Dye Water at a short distance W. [West] of Heron Scar.
OS1/5/31/38 BOGAN GRAIN Bogan Grain Bogan Grain Bogan Grain Estate Map Mr Smith Mr J Smith 008 A small streamlet flowing out of a Marsh on the W. [West] side of Green Cleugh into which it discharges
OS1/5/31/38 [Page 38] 8
OS1/5/31/39 REDS CLEUGH Reds Cleugh Reds Cleugh Reds Cleugh Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. James Smith 008 A small stream having its source in the elevated moorland South of the Dye Water and empties itself into 'Dye Water'
OS1/5/31/39 LITTLE REDS CLEUGH Little Reds Cleugh Little Reds Cleugh Little Reds Cleugh Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. Flail (Herd. [Herder] 008 A streamlet having several [branch heads] its source rising on the S [South] side of the Dye Water and flows into the Dye a little E. [East] of Shiel Burn.
OS1/5/31/39 [Page 39] 8. by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/39 The first item on this page is a note as follows:- Dye Water - Authorities [are] given in N.B. & C [Name Books etc.]
OS1/5/31/40 [page] 40 Longformacus Parish Shiel Burn -- Authorities and Description given in N.B. 8 B Little Law -- Authorities and Description given in N.B. 8 B Burn between the Laws -- Authorities and Description given in N.B. 8 B
OS1/5/31/41 BYRECLEUGH RIDGE Byrecleugh Ridge Byrecleugh Ridge Byrecleugh Ridge Estate Map Mr Smith William Flail 008 A long high ridge, on which there is considerable heap of Stones called the Mutiny Stones; is bounded on the E, [East] by Byrecleugh Burn, on the W. [West] by the Dye and Kersons Cleugh, on the N. [North] by County Boundy [Boundary]
OS1/5/31/41 BYRECLEUGH BURN Byrecleugh Burn Byrecleugh Burn Byrecleugh Burn Estate Map Mr. Smith William Flail 008 A large flow of water which has its source near the County By. [Boundary] running a S. [South] Westerly course and discharges into the Dye, near Byrecleugh Steading
OS1/5/31/41 PYATSHAW RIDGE Pyatshaw Ridge Pyatshaw Ridge Pyatshaw Ridge Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. J. Smith 008 A long ridge of considerable elevation bounded on the N. [North] by Stot Cleugh, on the E. [East] by Byrecleugh Burn and on the S. [South] by the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/41 [no page number] Longformacus Parish 8. T [Trace] 4 Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/42 BYRECLEUGH Byrecleugh Byrecleugh Byrecleugh Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. R. Niel 008 Consists of a large & substantially built dwelling house with a thatched roof, Carriage house, Stabling, & other offices; also a small farm Steading and newly built Hinds Cottage - Situated on the Lammermoor hills on the N. [North] bank of the Dye - Is the property of the Duke of Roxburgh
OS1/5/31/42 [no page number] Longformacus Parish 8D [Note] Pyatshaw Knowe (See N.B. [Name Book] 9,C) [Note] Stot Cleugh (See 9C.) [Note] Lamb Hill See 9C.
OS1/5/31/43 LITTLE LAW Little Law Little Law Little Law Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. J. Smith 009 The round hill adjoining the N. [North] bank of the Dye Water between Shiel Burn and the Burn betwict the Laws
OS1/5/31/43 WESTER BLACK BURN or SHIELS BURN Shiel Burn Shiel Burn Wester Blackburn William Flail. Herd Mr. Smith Estate Map 008 The Stream which gathers between Willie's Law and Meikle Says Law, runs a SSE. [South South Easterly] course and discharges into the Dye Watyer immediately W. [West] of Little Law
OS1/5/31/43 FALLAGO RIDGE Fallago Ridge Fallago Ridge Fallago Ridge Estate Map Mr. Smith William Flail 008 A gentle rise of considerable length and breadth on the high ground between Shiel Burn and Dye Water -
OS1/5/31/43 [page] 43 Longformacus Parish [plan] 8 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/44 PYATSHAW KNOWE Pyatshaw Knowe Adam Redpath } Herd James Smith } Herd William Fail Herd 008 A black hillock on Byrecleugh farm.
OS1/5/31/44 TITLING CAIRN Titling Cairn Andrew Davidson. Bermuda George Brown. Broadhawrig John Weatherstone Blythe Rig 008 A conspicuous Pile of Stones built on the parish boundary between Lauder & Longformacus -
OS1/5/31/44
OS1/5/31/44 [page] 44 Longformacus Parish Sheet 8 [Note - Pyatshaw Knowe] Pyat - The Magpie. Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary [Note - Titling Cairn] Titling The Titlark. Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
OS1/5/31/44 Authority name is spelt here William Fail, but Flail on other pages
OS1/5/31/45 KERSON'S CLEUGH Kerson's Cleugh Kerson's Cleugh Kerson's Cleugh Estate Map Mr. Smith Mr. J. Smith 008 A considerable brook having two sources each forming a portion of the county & Ph.By. [Parish Boundary] passes along the E. [East] side of Meikle Law and discharges into the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/45 MARLIN GRAIN Marlin Grain Marlin Grain Marlin Grain Estate Map Mr. Smith William Flail 008 A rivulet, which rises on the N.E. [North East] side of Meikle Law and joins Kerson's Cleugh
OS1/5/31/45 LITTLE MARLIN GRAIN Little Marlin Grain Little Marlin Grain Little Marlin Grain Shack Grain Mr. Smith Mr. J. Smith William Flail Estate Map 008 A small run of water, which has formed a deep channel on the E [East] side of Meikle Law, discharging into Kersons Cleugh -
OS1/5/31/45 [page] 45 Longformacus Parish 8B T [Trace] 2 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/46 MEIKLE LAW Meikle Law Meikle Law Meikle Law Estate Map Mr. Smith William Flail 008 A considerable height on the [North] of the Dye Water, bound on the [East] by Kersons Cleugh, one the W. [West] by Burn betwixt the Laws
OS1/5/31/46 STOT CLEUGH Stot Cleugh Stot Cleugh Stot Cleugh Stot Cleugh Stot Cleugh Mr. Smith Mr. William Smith Mr. William Flail Mr. James Buchan Duke of Roxburgh's Estate Map 008 ; 009 A small ravine off the N. [North] side of Dye Water at Stonyside, between Lamb [Rig] and Pyatshaw Knowe
OS1/5/31/46 [page] 46 [sheet] 8 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/47 DUDDY BANK Duddy Bank Duddy Bank Duddy Bank Estate Map Mr. James Darling, Priestlaw Mr. Adam Darling, Priestlaw Mr. William Wanless, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster 009 A moorland hill at the Boundary of Haddington Shire. The old road from "Dunse" to Edinburgh, crosses along the North Side of it, and the name is chiefly applied to this portion of the road, but the highest part of the hill, is South of the road. I could not find out how it got this name.
OS1/5/31/47 LITTLE CROW CLEUGH Little Craw Cleugh Little Craw Cleugh Little Craw Cleugh Estate Map Mr. James Darling Mr. ADam Darling Mr. William Wanless 009 A Small Stream, rising on the west Side of "Duddy Bank", it flows in a Northwest direction, and empties itself into "Kilpallet Burn", near to the where the latter empties itself into the "Fasney Water"
OS1/5/31/47 CROW CLEUGH Craw Cleugh Craw Cleugh Craw Cleugh Estate Map Mr. James Darling Mr. Adam Darling Mr. William Wanless 009 A Small Stream, dividing the counties of "Berwick" and "Haddington" for a Short distance, and emptying itself into "Kilpallet Burn"
OS1/5/31/47 [page] 47 Longformacus Ph [Parish] Plan 9 Collected by John McCabe [Note - Little Crow Cleugh] "Crow". Adopted to agree with the Haddington Plans [initialled] W.B. [Note - Crow Cleugh] "Crow" Adopted to agree with the Haddington Plans [initialled] W.B.
OS1/5/31/48 KILPALLET BURN Killpallet Burn Kilpallet Burn Kilpallet Burn Kilpallet Burn Estate Map Mr. James Darling, Priestlaw Mr. Adam Darling, Priestlaw Mr. Wiliam Wanless, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 009 A Stream at the Northwest corner of "Berwickshire", and dividing that county for a short distance from "Haddingtonshire", It empties itself near this place, into "Fasney Water".
OS1/5/31/48 WETHER LAW Wether Law George Rutherford Esquire Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Estate Map 009 A considerable Hill or Law, lying between "Easter Burn" & Wester Burn It is a dry heathery hill & pretty good Sheep Pasture.
OS1/5/31/48 GREYMARE'S FOAL Greymare's Foal Greymare's Foal Greymare's Foal Mr. Henry Stobie Herd Mr. Robert Niel, Longformacus Mr. William Wanless, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 009 A large grey Stone, on the Side of the old road leading from "Dunse" to "Edinburgh", and immediately North of "Wether Law". It has got this name from its color, and its resemblance at a distance of "Grey Foal"
OS1/5/31/48 [page] 48 Longformacus Parish Plan 9 Collected by John McCabe [Note - Kilpallet Burn] Kilpallet Burn - This mode adopted to agree with the Haddington Plans [initialled] W.B.
OS1/5/31/49 DYE COTTAGE Dye Cottage Dye Cottage Dye Cottage Mr. THomas Ballantyne, Occupier Mr. John Buchan Mr. William Wanless Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster 009 A neat and well built Cottage, pleasantly Situated, on the Side of "Dye Water;" it is Surrounded by a small plantation, and has a Small garden attached, It is the property of Lord Somerville
OS1/5/31/49 TROTTINGSHAW Trottingshaw Trottingshaw Trottingshaw Lease Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Occupier Mr. William Wanless 009 An old farmhouse, now occupied as a cottage, and having outhouses, and small garden attached. It is the property of Lord Somerville
OS1/5/31/49 BLACK HILL Black Hill George Rutherford Esq. Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Estate Map 009 A hill of inconsiderable height on the N. [North] bank of the Dye Water bounded on the East side by Wester Burn, on the West side by Trottingshaw Burn
OS1/5/31/49 [page] 49 Longformacus Plan 9 Collected byJohn McCabe c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/31/50 NUNS' BANK Nuns' Bank Nuns' Bank Nuns' Bank Mr. William Wanless, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. William [Craces] E. [East] Longformacus Mr. Robert Niel. Innkeeper Longformacus 009.14 A small hill feature on the North Side of "Dye Water", upon which, stood a house that was occupied by two women, which were called "the Nuns" by their neighbours, hence the name. The house has been completely removed.
OS1/5/31/50 TROTTINGSHAW BURN Trottingshaw Burn George Rutherford Esq. Jedburgh Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Estate Map 008 A rivulet formed by the surface drain water on the West side of Black Hill & the East Side of Lamb Hill, which runs in a S.S.E. [South South East] direction & discharges itself into the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/50 [page] 50 Longformacus Plan 9 Collected by John McCabe c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/31/51 LAMB HILL Lamb Hill Estate Map Mr. J. Ballantyne Mr. James Darling 009 The summit of the ridge of land that lies between Trottingshaw Burn and Stot Cleugh on which there is good pasture for young sheep -
OS1/5/31/51 STONY SIDE Stony Side Mr. J. Ballantyne Mr. Darling Estate Map 009 A rocky steep, with a few stunted trees upon it, situate on the N. [North] bank of the Dye Water, a short distance from Stot Cleugh.
OS1/5/31/51 GREY MARE Grey Mare Henry Stobie James Darling William Wanless 009 A large stone on the moor south of the road from Dunse to Edinburgh - it gets this name from its resemblance to a Grey Mare, as seen from the road
OS1/5/31/51 [page] 51 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9
OS1/5/31/52 Blank page
OS1/5/31/53 WRINK LAW Wrink Law Wrink Law Wrink Law Wrink Law Wrink Law Wrunk Law Mr. James Darling Mr. Adam Darling Revd. [Reverend] James Riddle Mr. Wanless (Schoolmaster) D. Brown Esq. Estate Map Mr. Denholm 009.10 An ordinary high hill of gradual rise, on which there is a Trig; [Trigonometrical] Station; Situate on the West Side of the Longformacus & Haddington Road and about 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Longformacus Village.
OS1/5/31/53 WRINKLAW BRAES Wrinklaw Braes Mr. James Darling Mr. Robert Niel Mr. Denholm 009.10 A Stony steep, mostly thickly covered with heather. Situated between Cat Cleugh & Wrinklaw Burn.
OS1/5/31/53 CAT CLEUGH Cat Cleugh Mr. Denholme Estate Map Mr. James Darling 009.10 A hollow on the N.W, [North West] side of Wrinklaw through which the only road between Cranshaws & Cranshaws Detached, passes.
OS1/5/31/53 [page] 53 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.10 - Traces.
OS1/5/31/54 WRINKLAW BURN Wrinklaw Burn Mr. Denholm Mr. R. Neil Mr. J. Darling 009.10 ; 009.14 A small stream which gathers near a large marsh between Wrinklaw and Easter Burn, and flows into the Dye, at the S. [South] East end of Wrinklaw Brae.
OS1/5/31/54 WRINKLAW (Remains of) Wrinklaw (Remains of) Mr. Robert Neil Mr. James Darling Mr. Adam Darling 009.10 ; 009.14 Several lines of loose stones and the most part of the walls of a small building, situate on a dry grassy spot of land. triangular in shape - two sides forming rugged steeps - There is a traditional report among the old Inhabitants of Longformacus that formerly, there stood here a place of strength - but the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Riddell thinks there is no truth in it -
OS1/5/31/54 [page] 54 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.10 Trace
OS1/5/31/55 HORSEUPCLEUGH RIG Horseupcleugh Rig G. Rutherford Esq Mr. J. Ballantyne Estate Map 009.10 A inconsiderable Hill. uncultivated situated between Easter Burn & Yoke Cleugh - and about 60 Chains N.W [North West] of Horseupcleugh. farm house -
OS1/5/31/55 YOKE CLEUGH Yoke Cleugh George Rutherford Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Estate Map 009.10 The Glen on the East side of Horseupcleugh Rig terminating about 19 chains N. [North] of Horseupcleugh Farm House -
OS1/5/31/55 HOWBOG BURN Howbog Burn Mr. George Denholm William Halliburton (Herd) Walter Story (Herd) 009.07 ; 009.10 ; 009.11 A small stream which rises near to the N.E [North East] side of the Longformacus and Haddington Road - separates the Parishes of Longformacus and Cranshaws, and empties itself into the Whiteadder a little to the West of Fellcleugh -
OS1/5/31/55 [page] 55 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9 -10 Traces 1, 2 & 3.
OS1/5/31/56 WESTER BURN Wester Burn George Rutherford Esq. Mr. Thomas Ballantyne Estate Map 009.10 A brook which has its rise or source on the high ground between Wether Law and Kilpallet Hill running in a S.S.E. [South South Easterly] direction empties itself into the Dye Water 15 Chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Horseupclugh Ho- [House]
OS1/5/31/56 EASTER BURN Easter Burn George Rutherford Esq Mr. Thomas Ballantye Estate Map - 009.10 A rapid stream, which gathers on the N. [North] East side of Wether Law, passing between it and Horseupcleugh Rig in a S. [South] East direction to the foot of Wrinklaw Brae. it then shapes its course more S. [South] and soon enters the Dye Water.
OS1/5/31/56 HORSEUPCLEUGH Horseupcleugh G. Rutherford Esq Mr. J. Ballantyne Estate Map - 009.10 A farm of nearly 2500 acres, about 1/16 is under tillage, the remainder is mostly Heathy, Rough Pasture - The farm house is a neat building, quite new & pleasantly situated the outbuildings are commodious & in good repair -
OS1/5/31/56 [page] 56 Longformacus Parish Sheet. 9.10 Traces 4. 5 & 6.
OS1/5/31/57 WRINKLAW PLANTATION Wrinklaw Plantation Mr. Denholme Estate Map William Halliburton (Herd) 009.11 A small Plantation of Fir Trees on the S. [South] west side of the Longformacus and Haddington Road, and about a Mile from the former -
OS1/5/31/57 MAG HALLS POND Mag Hall's Pond Mr. Denholme Mr. Robert Neil Mr. James Niel 009.11 An old Quarry - hole with water in which the body of Margaret Hall was found - it is situated on the N.W. [North West] side of the Longformacus and Haddington Road, and about 6 furlongs N.N.W. [North North West] from the former.
OS1/5/31/57 HALL PLANTATION Hall Plantation Mr. George Denholm. Redpath Walter Stobie John Heslop 009.11 A small mixed Plantation on the farm of Redpath, and a short distance East of the farm house -
OS1/5/31/57 [page] 57 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.11 Trace 4
OS1/5/31/58 DYESHAUGH PLANTATION Dyeshaugh Plantation George Denholm Walter Stobie John Hislop 009.11 A small mixed Plantation on Redpath farm and a Short distance East of the farm house -
OS1/5/31/58 RAVENS' CRAIG Ravens Craig Estate Map Mr. George Denholm Mr. John Hislop 009.11 A small precipice on the South side of the Whitadder Water
OS1/5/31/58 DYESHAUGH Dyeshaugh Valuation Roll Mr. Denholme Mr. Wanless 009.11 A small farm of about 220 acres, mostly good arable and meadowland, belonging to Lord Somerville -
OS1/5/31/58 CROOK BURN EAST Crook Burn East David Browne Esq. Mr. Wanless Mr. R. Neil. Innkeeper 009.11 ; 009.12 A small & very crooked streamlet on the South side of Dryhaugh, which discharges itself into the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/58 [page] 58 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.11. Trace. 3.
OS1/5/31/59 REDPATH Redpath Redpath Redpath Estate Map Mr. George Denholm, Occupier Mr. James Darling, Priest Law 009.11 A good farmhouse, two stories high and Slated, having suitable offices, Hinds houses, and small garden attached. It is the property of Lord Somerville.
OS1/5/31/59 TOWNHEAD PLANTATION Townhead Plantation Mr. George Denholme Estate Map Mr. Haliburton 009.11 A small plantation of fir Trees a few chains S. [South] of Redpath Steading
OS1/5/31/59 TOWNHEAD Townhead Townhead Townhead Mr. George Denholm Mr. Walter Stobie, Herd & Occupier Mr. John Heslop, Herd, Dyeshaugh 009.11 An old inferior Cottage house, occupied as a shepherd's residence, In this case the farmhouse and offices of Redpath, appears to be considered the "Town", and this cottage standing somewhat higher, and a short distance from them is called "Townhead"
OS1/5/31/59 COMFORTLEE Comfortlee Comfortlee Comfortlee Mr. George Denholm Estate Map Mr. Walter Stobie 009.11 A Small Cottage house one Storie high and Slated, and having a small garden attached, It is the property of Lord Somerville.
OS1/5/31/59 [page] 59 Longformacus Parish Plan 9.11 Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/31/60 COMFORTLEE PLANTATION Comfortlee Plantation Comfortlee Plantation Comfortlee Plantation Mr. George Denholm, Redpath Mr. Walter Stobie. Herd. Redpath Mr. John Heslop Herd Dyeshaugh 009.11 A Small Fir plantation on the farm of Redpath, and is the property of Lord Somerville.
OS1/5/31/60 HALL BURN Hall Burn Hall Burn Hall Burn Estate Map Mr. George Denholm Mr. John Heslop 009.09 ; 009.10 ; 009.11 A Small Stream having its source on the moor Southwest of Redpath farmhouse. it flows in a Northeasterly direction and empties itself into the Whiteadder. The latter part of it flows through a narrow, and deep ravine.
OS1/5/31/60 HOWBOG BURN Howbog Burn Howbog Burn Howbog Burn Estate Map Mr. George Denholm Mr James Darling, Priestlaw A Small Stream, dividing at this place, the parishes of Cranshaws and Longformacus. It flows in a northeasterly direction, and empties itself into the Whiteaddder The latter part of it flows through a narrow and deep ravine.
OS1/5/31/60 [page] 60 Longformacus Ph. [Parish] Plan 9.11 Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/31/60 "Howbog Burn" was not prepopulated, possibly because it is on the Parish Boundary. No Plan number is shown.
OS1/5/31/61 FELLCLEUGH COVER Fellcleugh Cover Estate Map J. Turnbull Esq. owner, abbey St. Bathans Mr. John Dods. Occupier 009.12 A mixed Plantation on the farm of Fellcleugh. the property of John Turnbull Esq.
OS1/5/31/61 ELLEMHAUGH Ellemhaugh County Cess Roll John Murray John Turnbull Esq. 009.12 A long, low, thatched house with a Smithy at its west end. It is situated on low flat ground on the S. [South] bank of the Whiteadder.
OS1/5/31/61 ELLEM SIDE Ellem Side County Cess Roll John Turnbull Esq Thomas Murray 009.08 ; 009.12 A portion of the farm of Ellemford bounded on the N. [North] by a road on the South by the Whiteadder and on the west by Hillcleugh farm. Formerly a farm house stood here called Ellem Side
OS1/5/31/61 [page] 61 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.12 Traces 1, 2 & 3.
OS1/5/31/62 ELLEM COTTAGE Ellem Cottage Mrs. Smith, owner & occupier Mr. James Johnston, Whitchester Thomas Murray Esq. Ellemford 009.12 A handsome stone built house the centre of which is a circle with oblong additions at the N. & S. [North and South] sides - pleasantly Situated near the Whiteadder and Surrounded by Trees - It is occupied by Mrs. Smith & the property of her Son who is a Minor.
OS1/5/31/62 ELLEM FORD Ellem Ford County Cess Roll John Turnbull Esq. Mr. Thomas Murray Ellemford Mr. Johnston Whitchester 009.08 ; 009.12 A ford across the Whiteadder water where it is crossed by the old road from Dunse to Edinburgh - There are stepping stones for foot passengers a little below the Ford -
OS1/5/31/62 [page] 62 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.12 - Trace
OS1/5/31/63 RIGFOOT Rigfoot Mr. Thomas Murray Mr. John Johnson County Map 009.12 A small farm house in good repair, having suitable offices & small garden attached - It is the property of James Smith Esq - (a Minor, Ellem Cottage -
OS1/5/31/63 WHITCHESTER Whitchester Whitchester Whitchester Whitchester County Map Lease Mrs. Smith Ellem Cottage Thomas Murray Esq. 009.12 A large and substantially stone built cottage two stories high, & slated, having outbuildings, Hinds houses and a small garden attached - the property of James Smith Esq. Ellem Cottage -
OS1/5/31/63 [page] 63 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.12 Traces 3 & 6
OS1/5/31/64 Blank page
OS1/5/31/65 DYE WATER Dye Water Dye Water Dye Water Dy Water Die Water David Brown Esq Robert Neil Longformacus John Neil Longformacus Lord Somervilles Estate Map Duke of Roxburgh's Estate Map 009 A wide shallow & rapid run of water with a rocky bed - it quickly swells into a fearful torrent when much rain falls, & covers the whole valley - It rises about 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Seens Law - pass Byrecleugh, Horseupcleugh Longformacus & joins the Whiteaddder about 1 Mile West from Ellemford - It is considered to be a good river for Trout & is therefore much frequented by Anglers -
OS1/5/31/65 [page] 65 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.14 Traces 1, 2 & 3
OS1/5/31/66 Blank page
OS1/5/31/67 SINCLAIR'S HILL Sinclair's Hill Mr. Denholm Mr. Robert Neil Valuation Roll Estate Map 009.15 A hillock adjoining the Foot & Bridle Road from Longformacus to Horseupcleugh. about 1 furlong N.N.W. [North North West] from Daring Step -
OS1/5/31/67 SINCLAIR'S SLACK Sinclair's Slack Mr. Denholme Estate Map Mr. Robert Neil 009.15 The Green Slope on the N.W. [North West] side of Daring Step, which is sometimes called or termed Windy Gowl -
OS1/5/31/67 MUIRTON Muirton David Brown Esq Mr. Wanless Mr. Robert Neil 009.11 ; 009.15 A farm of Medium size, naturally of a poor Soil - but by drainage & skilful management the proprietor has almost brought it to a fertile state - much of the steading is newly built, & comprises dwelling house - stables, sheds & an excellent Thrashing Mill & Sawmill driven by water power. D. Brown Esq. Proprietor
OS1/5/31/67 [page] 67 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.15 Traces 1 & 3
OS1/5/31/68 PEEL (Site of) Peel (site of) D. Brown Esq. Mr. W. Wanless Mr. R. Neil 009.15 A rocky hillock on which lie many loose large stones. the south side forms a precipice & at its base runs the "Dye" - Tradition says that here stood a Tower of Considerable strength, which belonged to the Sinclairs -
OS1/5/31/68 WATCH WATER Watch Water Mr. R. Neil Mr. Wanless Mr. John Wilson 009.15 ; 015.03 A considerable stream which has its source in Wet Moss lands near where the parishes of Lauder, Longformacus & Cranshaw's (Det) [Detached] join - makes an Easterly Course and discharges itself into the Dye Water 2 1/2 furlongs W. by S. [West by South] of Longformacus Village.
OS1/5/31/68 [page] 68 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.15 Trace 4
OS1/5/31/69 MANSE Manse Manse Manse David Brown Esqr. Rev. [Reverend] Walter Weir (Incumbent) Mr. William Wanless 009.15 A plain house of two stories, built of Stone, with outhouses, garden, shrubbery &c, the residence of the Parish Minister. also abt. [about] 13 acres of good land, a small Steading & Garden belonging thereto - The house is miserably supplied with water -
OS1/5/31/69 DARING STEP Daring Step D. Brown Esq. Mr. Denholm Mr. Robert Neil 009.15 A very rugged Steep, partly Covered with heather & furze situated on the West Side of the Longformacus Glebe Lands.
OS1/5/31/69 HERONS' HOLE Herons Hole Herons Hole Herons Hole Mr. William Wanless Mr. R. Neil Mr. John Rodger (Gamekeeper) 009.15 A wide, and deep, pool of water in the River Dye, with a small precipice on the S. [South] side, distant abt. [about] 6 furlongs W [West] of Longformacus Village.
OS1/5/31/69 HOWBOG BURN 009.07 ; 009.10 ; 009.11
OS1/5/31/69 [page] 69 Longformacus Sheet 9.15 Trace
OS1/5/31/69 "Howbog Burn" is pre-populated, but not on this page.
OS1/5/31/70 CROOK BURN WEST Crook Burn, West Crook Burn, West Crook Burn, West David Brown esqr Mr W. Wandless Mr R. Niel 009.15 ; 009.16 A Small Streamlet which has its [---] from the surplus Water of the Mu[---] Mile pond, and flows into the Dye Water a little N. [North] of Huds cleugh.
OS1/5/31/70 HEATHERY PLANTATION Heathery Plantation Heathery Plantation Heathery Plantation David Brown Esqr Mr Wandless Mr R Niel 009.16 A Small plantation of mixed trees abt [about] 30 Chains NW [NorthWest] from Longformacus Village. Is Sometimes called 'Roundle'
OS1/5/31/70 SCHOOL [Longformacus] (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) David Brown Esqr Mr W. Wandless (Teacher) Mr R Niel 009.16 A large Room, Square & lofty, attached to a neat dwelling house, Gardens & field forming the Parochial School and Masters Residence. is the property of the Parish Heritors. The School generaly is well attended Numbering abt [about] 60 scholars. The Master receives as salary the maximum allowance from the heritors £34.4.4½. And the usual fees from the Scholars
OS1/5/31/70 [Page] 70 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.16 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/70 Words lost in fold
OS1/5/31/71 LONGFORMACUS MILL Longformacus Mill Longformacus Mill Longformacus Mill Mr. Andrew Luke (Tent. [Tenant] Mr. W. Wanless Mr. R. Neil 009.15 A small corn, Saw and threshing Mill, drying Kiln &c. in very bad state of repair, with a good dwelling house & farm steading the mill is driven by an overshot Water Wheel. is Situate on the N. [North] bank of the Dye Water abt. [about] 12 Chains W. [West] from Longformacus Bridge.
OS1/5/31/71 CHURCH Church (Established) Church (Established) Church (Established) David Brown Esqr. Rev [Reverend] W. Weir Mr. R. Neil 009.15 A plain Structure of Stone erected abt. [about] the year 1700. it has two aisles, the larger forms the body of the Church and has a gallery at each end; the smaller is off the N. [North] side of the latter, and is of modern state, it also has a gallery and fronts the pulpit - The Church & burial ground are prettily situated, in rather a secluded spot, almost hidden from view by the plantation which surrounds them - The Church is capable of accommodating from 150 to 180 persons.
OS1/5/31/71 FREE CHURCH [Longformacus] Free Church Free Church Free Church Mr. Wanless Mr. R. Neil Mr. [Moncrief?] 009.15 A neat edifice of Stone in form of a parallelogram built in the year 1847 the expense of which was defrayed by voluntary contibutions - situate near the centre of the Village off the N. [North] side of the Haddington & Dunse Road - is capable of holding abt. [about] 100 persons -
OS1/5/31/71 [page] 71 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.15 T [Trace] 5 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/72 Blank page
OS1/5/31/73 LIMPID SIKE Limpid Sike Limpid Sike Limpid Sike Mr. R Niel Mr. W. Wanless David Brown Esqr. 009.15 ; 015.03 A Small Streamlet which gathers on the N [North] side of Dourie Knowes, runs a N.E. [North Easterly] course for a 1/4 of a mile, then turns N.W. [North West] and soon discharges into Dye Water near to Longformacus Bridge
OS1/5/31/73 TOWNHEAD Townhead Townhead Townhead David Brown Esqr. Mr. W. Wanless David Brown (Tent) [Tenant] 009.15 A Small farm with a neat dwelling house & steading. abt [about] 15 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Longformacus Bridge and adjoining the road to Dunse is the property of David Brown Esqr.
OS1/5/31/73 LONGFORMACUS HOUSE Longformacus House Longformacus House Longformacus House David Brown Esqr. Mr. W. Wanless Mr. B. Niel 009.15 An old Mansion plainly, but most substantially built about the time of the Scots Rebellion: Many of the rebels on passing one night rested in it, who, when leaving, set it on fire - Since that period it has been frequently sold. the present proprietor, David Brown Esqr. purchased it abt. [about] 7 years ago, when he completely gutted the house and then repaired it. furnishing every convenience and comfort to it regardless of expense
OS1/5/31/73 [page] 73 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.15 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/74 LADY'S WELL Lady's Well Lady's Well Lady's Well Mr. William Wanless Mr. Robert Niel John Rodger 009.15 A strong Spring of excellent Water Situate in Longformacus policy close to the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/74 LONGFORMACUS [village] Longformacus Longformacus Longformacus Revd. [Reverend] W. Weir Mr. W. Wanless Mr. R Neil 009.15 A neat little village Snugly situate on the banks of the Dye Water 7 miles W.N.W. [West North West] from Dunse - The Ph. [Parish] Church is the only building in it of the least antiquity. it was built abt. [about] the year 1700 - besides the Ph. [Parish] Church, there is the Ph. [Parish] School, a Free Church, a Corn & Saw Mill and a good inn
OS1/5/31/74 INN [Longformacus] Longformacus Inn Longformacus Inn Longformacus Inn Cut on a stone over the doorway Mr. Wanless Mr. R. Niel (Tenant & Feuar) 009.15 A very Neat Cottage, built of stone with Stabling, garden & Smithy; situate on the W. [West] side of the Village, at the junction of the Mill Road with the Haddington & Dunse Road.
OS1/5/31/74 [page] 74 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.15 T. [Trace] 6. by Charles Buck [Note - Longformacus] (In Roman Print)
OS1/5/31/75 KIDCLEUGH BURN Kidcleugh Burn Kidcleugh Burn Kidcleugh Burn W Beatty Esq Mr. Robert Niel Mr. John Mack Mr George Miller (Herd, Otterburn) 009.12 ; 009.16 ; 010.09 A Streamlet which has its source on the E. [East] side of Otterburn running a Northerly course and discharges into the Whiteadder about 25 chains S. [South] West of the junction of Dunse & Longformacus Parishes -
OS1/5/31/75 MOOR PLANTATION Moor Plantation Moor Plantation Moor Plantation Mrs Smith Mr. John Mack Mr. R Niel 009.12 ; 009.16 An extensive area of Moorland planted with firs, on the lands of Whitchester, distant 1 1/2 Miles E.N.E. [East North East] from Longformacus Village
OS1/5/31/75 HUDS CLEUGH Huds Cleugh Huds Cleugh Huds Cleugh Mr. John Mack Mr. R. Niel Mr. George Miller 009.16 A small Streamlet which partly seperates the lands of Otterburn from Whitchester and discharges into the Dye Water
OS1/5/31/75 OTTERBURN PLANTATION Otterburn Plantation Mr. P. Donaldson, Ellemford John Brackes} Herd William Shiels} Herd 009.16 A small Fir Plantation on the West Slope of Otterburn Hill -
OS1/5/31/75 [page] 75 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.16 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/76 OTTERBURN Otterburn Otterburn Otterburn David Brown Esqr. Mr. R Niel Mr. George Miller 009.16 An upland farm, affording excellent Sheep pasture, with a delapidated Steading near its centre; situate on the E. [East] side of the Ph. [Parish], distant 9 1/2 furlongs from Longformacus Village
OS1/5/31/76 BLACKSMILL BURN Blacksmill Burn Blacksmill Burn Blacksmill Burn Mr. R. Niel Mr. John Rodger Mr. George Miller 009.15 ; 016.04 A large brook which rises near [Stobswood] runs a very crooked course in direction N.N.W. [North North West] and discharges into the Dye about 7 furlongs E.N.E. [East North East] from Longformacus Village
OS1/5/31/76 CALDRA Caldra Caldra Caldra David Brown Esqr. Mr. John Edgar (Tent. ) [Tenant] Mr. R. Niel 009.16 A Small arable farm with a miserable Steading, situate on the Longformacus & Elmford Road, distant about 5 1/2 furlongs E. [East] from Longformacus Village - Since the original examination this place has been taken down and an excellent stone built farm house with similar outbuildings erected 8 chains South of the old place, having the same name -
OS1/5/31/76 [page] 76 Longformacus Parish Sheet 9.16 by Charles Buck
OS1/5/31/76 "Blacksmill Burn" the source name is obscured but is probably Stobswood on the adjacent plan to the South.
OS1/5/31/77 MEG'S PLANTATION Meg's Plantation David Brown Esq Mr. R. Neil Mr. W. Wanless 015.03 A plantation of Fir Trees, nearly a parallelogram in shape.
OS1/5/31/77 DOURIE KNOWES PLANTATION Dourieknowes Plantation Mr. Craig. Longformacus Mr. Niel. Longformacus Mr. Wanless. Longformacus 015.03 An enclosure on the Dimples farm in which young Firs have been [] and are being laid down intended as a shelter for Sheep -
OS1/5/31/77 [page] 77 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.3
OS1/5/31/78 UNGELD STONE Ungeld Stone George Sutherland Grocer - Greenlaw Adam Douglas Schoolmaster Stichel Baileys English Dictionary 015 Ungeld (ungelo. Sax [Saxon]) ie - when a peson was so far out of the protection of the law, that if he were murdered, no fine or geld should be paid by any person who killed him - In many instances Stones were put down to perpetuate such an event, & this stone may, in all probability, be one of them although there is no history to prove it - but the name itself would indicate such a thing -
OS1/5/31/78 [page] 78 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15
OS1/5/31/79 DIRRINGTON WOOD Dirrington Wood William Hyslop Cattleshiel John Brackie } Herd William Shiels } Herd 015.03 A small deserted looking cluster of Trees standing a good deal apart upon the bleak cold dreary moor they are not enclosed being open to the moor on the South Side -
OS1/5/31/79 KIPPETLAW BURN Kippetlaw Burn William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.03 ; 015.04 A moderately sized Burn which commences near to Kippet Law. & their formed by the junction of Small Streams - It proceeds in a N. [North] Easterly direction to where it is met by Stobswood Burn, from which place it takes the name of "Blacksmill Burn"
OS1/5/31/79 [page] 79 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.3
OS1/5/31/80 DIMPLES SIKE Dimples Sike Map of Property John Brackie William Shiel 015.03 A Small stream which rises in soft boggy ground near to the Dimples, & flows Eastwardly into Kippetlaw Burn
OS1/5/31/80 DIRRINGTON (In Ruins) Dirrington (in ruins) William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.03 The remains of extensive buildings formerly a farm house and steading to which an extensive District of land was attached but now incorporated with Cattleshiel farm. there is nothing remaining but bleak & roofless stone walls. its last inhabitant was a shepherd who left about 17 years ago.
OS1/5/31/80 [page] 80 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.3 W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/81 DOURIE KNOWES Dourie Knowes Mr. R. Neil Mr. W. Wanless D. Brown Esq. 015.03 Two rocky hillocks on Dimples farm distant about 5 1/2 furlongs S.S.W [South South West] from the Village of Longformacus -
OS1/5/31/81 FEUAR'S MOOR Feuar's Moor Mr. R. Nicol Mr. W Wanless Mr. Brown - Townhead 015.03 A few acres of heathy Pasture from which the Longformacus Feuars only have the right to cut Turf & Peats, and also to graze Cattle -
OS1/5/31/81 MEG'S PLANTATION Meg's Plantation D. Brown Esq. Mr. R. Neil Mr. Wanless 015.03 A plantation of Fir Trees nearly a Parallelogram in shape. Situated on the N.W. [North West] boundary of the Feuar's Moor on the Townhead farm -
OS1/5/31/81 [page] 81 W. Beatty Parish of Longformacus Sheet 15.3
OS1/5/31/82 DIMPLES (In Ruins) Dimples (in ruins) Map of Estate Robert Niel Peter Donaldson 015.03 The remains of a farmhouse and outbuildings completely in ruins. they are in Dronshiel farm. & belong to Mr. Brown of Longformacus House - They have not been occupied during the last 40 years -
OS1/5/31/82 DIMPLES LEAS Dimples Leas Map of Estate Robert Niel Peter Donaldson 015.03 A portion of heathery ground formerly under Cultivation & belonging to Dimples farm. It is in some places soft & Marshy but has undergone a good deal of surface draining -
OS1/5/31/82 [page] 82 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.3
OS1/5/31/83 DRONSHIEL Dronshiel James Hope James Fortune George Miller 015.04 A small stone building without any outhouses the residence of the shepherd belonging to Drumshiel farm - It is a moor, or sheep grazing farm, in the occupation of Mr. Allen of Billymains & the property of D.W. Browne Esq. Longformacus House
OS1/5/31/83 DRONSHIEL BRIDGE Droneshiel Bridge James Hope James Fortune George Miller 015.04 A Strong Stone built Bridge of one arch across Lippielaw Burn on the main road from Dunse to Longformacus. & about 1 Mile from the latter -
OS1/5/31/83 [page] 83 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.4
OS1/5/31/83 Dronshiel Bridge is transcribed as written "Droneshiel"
OS1/5/31/84 STOBSWOOD BURN Stobswood Burn Thomas Brown John Moffatt George Fortune 015.04 A considerable sized Burn formed by a collection of Small drains or Sikes in Stobswood farm - It flows in a N. [North] Westerly direction through Stobswood and Blacksmill farms to where it meets Kippetlaw Burn at which point these united Streams take the name of "Blacksmill Burn"
OS1/5/31/84 BLACK SIKE Black Sike Thomas Brown John Moffat George Fortune 015.04 A little hollow through a Cultivated field, through which a stream flows, which empties itself into Stobswood Burn
OS1/5/31/84 [page] 84 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.4
OS1/5/31/85 KIPPETLAW MOSS Kippetlaw Moss William Hyslop Cattleshiel John Brackie} Herd Cattleshiel William Shiels} Herd Cattleshiel 015 A low marshy part of Cattleshiel Moor lying West of Hallywell Rig & from its proximity to Kippet Law takes that name - At present it cannot be considered as marshy, as it has been well drained -
OS1/5/31/85 MUTTON SLACK Mutton Slack Mr. Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 A hollow in the moorlands of Cattleshiel farm, the heather has been burned, & it is well covered with short grass, excellent for fattening sheep which no doubt gave rise to the name -
OS1/5/31/85 [page] 85 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet. 15.
OS1/5/31/86 DARRY WELL Darry Well Mr. Hyslop Cattleshiel John Brackie } Herd William Shiels } Herd 015 A Spring well on the west side of "Dirrington Great Law" & not far above its Base. the water gushes out of this well in such force & quantity as to form a little Burn -
OS1/5/31/86 DARRYWELL STRAND Darrywell Strand Mr. Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 A stream or flow of water from Darry Well, called by the term Strand on a very old map of the property as well as by the owner & others.
OS1/5/31/86 [page] 86 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15. W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/87 FLASS WELLS Flass Wells William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 4 Excellent springs, from which there is a continual gush of water so great as to be powerful enough to turn a large Mill. they form a Stream which empties itself into Kippetlaw Burn -
OS1/5/31/87 FLASSWELLS BURN Flasswell's Burn William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 a Burn or stream formed by the issue of water from Flass wells. it forms a junction with Kippetlaw Burn a little below its rise -
OS1/5/31/87 FLASSWELLS RIG Flasswell's Rigg William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 An elevated portion or moor lying immediately East of Flasswells and from its proximity to which originates the name -
OS1/5/31/87 [page] 87 Ph. [Parish] of Longformacus Plan 15 Compiled by W. Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/31/88 KIPPET LAW Kippet Law William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 An elevation in the hollow ground lying between Dirrington Great Law and Dirrington Little Law. upon which there is a house, occupied by one of the shepherds belonging to Cattleshiels farms -
OS1/5/31/88 KIPPETLAW Kippet Law William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 A small Cottage or dwelling house the residence of John Brackie who is one of Mr. Hyslop of Cattleshiels Shepherds - it is situated on Kippet Law, and the house is called by the same name -
OS1/5/31/88 THE LAKE The Lake William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 A level portion of ground formerly covered with water and known by the name of The Lake -
OS1/5/31/88 [page] 88 Ph. [Parish] of Longformacus Plan 15. Trace. W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/89 DRONSHIEL HILL Dronshiel Hill James Hope James Fortune George Miller 015 A ridge of Moorland belonging to Dronshiel farm & lying east of Dirrington Great Law
OS1/5/31/89 HALLYWELL RIG Hallywell Rig Map of Berwickshire Mr. William Hyslop Mr. P. Donaldson 015 A long ridge of Moorland in Cattleshiel farm ranging N by W. [North by West] & S. by E. [South by East] It is dry & heathery -
OS1/5/31/89 UPPER RAM BOG Upper Ram Bog Mr. Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015 A flat part of the moor which may be considered excellent Sheep Pasture having been brought to its present fine & dry state by surface draining
OS1/5/31/89 [page] 89 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15
OS1/5/31/90 DIRRINGTON HILL Dirrington Hill Mr Hyslop - Cattleshiel John Brackie William Shiels 015 The most elevated portion of moorland belonging to old Dirrington farm, & from its elevation & shape - ridge like is called Dirrington Hill.
OS1/5/31/90 DIRRINGTON GREAT LAW Dirrington Great Law Map of Berwickshire Mr. William Hyslop Mr. P. Donaldson 015 A magnificent Hill, of a conical form. 1145 feet in height, 700 of which rises from its base. it terminates nearly a point, the view from it is both extensive & beautiful as the whole of Berwickshire & parts of Northumberland, Roxburgh & Selkirkshires are visible - It is a dry heathery Hill
OS1/5/31/90 [page] 90 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15 - 6 Inch Work W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/91 SEL BURN Sel Burn Estate Map James Fortune George Miller 009.16 ; 015.04 A small Burn which takes its rise in soft marshy rough pasture in Otterburn farm - and flowing N. [North] Westerly empties itself into Blacksmill Burn
OS1/5/31/91 [page] 91 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.4
OS1/5/31/92 WASHINGPOOL BURN Washingpool Burn William Hyslop Cattleshiel John Brackie } Herd William Shiel } Herd 015.11 ; 015.12 Rises above Inch Moor flows Southwardly to where it is met by Stonypark Burn, which comes down from Kippetlaw Moss. these streams united become Cattleshiel Burn - A large Pool for washing sheep on this Stream is the origin of the name -
OS1/5/31/92 CATTLESHIEL BURN Cattleshiel Burn William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiel 015.11 ; 015.15 A considerably sized Burn formed by the junction of Stonypark Burn & Washingpool Burn, & flowing Southwardly past Cattleshiel, arrives at a point where Polwarthmoss Burn joins it. at this junction the present name ceases, and the united streams take the name of "Fangrist Burn"
OS1/5/31/92 [page] 92 Longformacus Parsih Sheet 15.11 W. Beatty
OS1/5/31/93 DIRRINGTON LITTLE LAW Dirrington Little Law Map of Berwickshire Mr. William Hyslop Mr. P. Donaldson 015.11 A magnificent hill of a conical form, & almost circular with the exception of a small portion on the N.W. [North West] side. It is dry & heathery & the view from it is extensive & beautiful, as nearly all Berwickshire & Roxburghshire with the greater parts of Selkirk & Northumberland can be seen - It is not so imposing as Great Dirrington Law from which it is distant 107 chains but it is similar in shape
OS1/5/31/93 [page] 93 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.11
OS1/5/31/94 STONY PARK Stony Park W. Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.11 A grass Park belonging to Cattleshiel farm. so called from its having been at one time very stony although few appear in it just now -
OS1/5/31/94 STONYPARK BURN Stonypark Burn William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.11 Rises in Kippetlaw Moss, flows Southwardly & passing through Stony Park joins Washingpool Burn. both streams now united become Cattleshiel Burn -
OS1/5/31/94 [page] 94 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.11
OS1/5/31/95 SALE MOSS Sale Moss William Hyslop. Cattleshiel John Brackie William Shiel 015.11 A portion of Cattleshiel Moor lying low & flat, great quantities of Peat & Turf were formerly cut here & sold in Kelso, Dunse & Greenlaw - hence the name Sale Moss -
OS1/5/31/95 INCH MOOR Inch Moor William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiel 015.12 An elevated portion of Moor in Cattleshiel Grounds. it is bounded on the West by Washingpool Burn & on the East by flat grounds, which before they were drained, no doubt were almost covered with water leaving the elevated portion like and Island - hence the name Inch i.e. an Island -
OS1/5/31/95 [page] 95 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheets 15.11 & 12
OS1/5/31/96 UNDER RAM BOG Under Ram Bog William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels Map of Property 015.12 A low flat portion of ground in Cattleshiel farm, formerly soft & boggy - but from extensive surface draining is now excellent Sheep Pasture -
OS1/5/31/96 LAMB RIG Lamb Rig William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.12 A dry heathery elevated portion of Moor on the eastern extremity of Cattleshiel farm -
OS1/5/31/96 [page] 96 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.12
OS1/5/31/97 SHININGPOOL MOSS Shiningpool Moss William Hyslop. Cattleshiel John Brackie } Hind William Shiels } Hind Estate Map 015.12 A portion of Cattleshiel Moor the surface of which is very irregular having a great many little holes or hollows in it. when these holes are filled with water, as they generally are after heavy Rains, they shine almost like so many mirrors scattered over the moss - hence the name -
OS1/5/31/97 WASHING POOL Washing Pool Mr Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.12 A small Pool used by Mr Hyslop of Cattleshiel for the purpose of washing his sheep previous to Sheep Shearing -
OS1/5/31/97 [page] 97 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.12
OS1/5/31/98 BONNET PLANTATION Bonnet Plantation Mr. Hyslop John Brockie (John)? Shiels 015.15 A small Fir plantation which from a fancied resemblance in shape to that of a Hat or as the Scotch phraseology goes a Bonnet is called Bonnet Plantation
OS1/5/31/98 FOUL BURN Foul Burn Mr. Hyslop Cattleshiel Walter Stobie - Herd. Thomas Brown Esq. Langton (Mains)? 015.12 A tolerably sized Burn which takes its rise in soft marshy ground in Blackrig farm & flows into the Blackadder - This is called Foul Burn from the dirty state of its sides & the Color of its water - It is called be several names in its passage through different localities before it enters the Blackadder -
OS1/5/31/99 CATTLESHIEL Cattleshiel Kettleshiel Mr. W. Hyslop. occupier Cess & Valuation Roll John Brackie } Herd William Shiels } Herd General Usage Map of Estate (an old one) 015.15 A large, elegant, & substantially Stone built house on the south side of the road from Dunse to Westruther, and about equal distance from both places - It is surrounded by Woods & Plantations, Shrubberies & ornamental Plots of ground. has an excellent Flower Garden in front extensive outbuildings detached, & taking it as a whole, may be considered an excellent specimen of a Gentleman Farmer's residence - It is occupied by Mr. William Hyslop & is the property of J. Spottiswoode Esq - Spottiswoode - It is a hilly grazing farm -
OS1/5/31/99 [page] 99 collected by W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet. 15.15
OS1/5/31/100 CATTLESHIEL BRIDGE Cattleshiel Bridge Mr. William Hyslop. Cattleshiel John Brackie } Herd William Shiels } Herd 015.15 A substantial stone Bridge, of one Arch across Cattleshiel Burn on the road from Dunse to Westruther & about 21 Chains W. [West] of Cattleshiels - It is a County Bridge -
OS1/5/31/100 [page] 100 Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.15
OS1/5/31/101 THE FLOW The Flow Mr. W. Hyslop Cattleshiel John Brackie } Herd William Shiels } Herd 015.16 A large field of Rough Pasture lying East of Cattleshiels, & formerly subject to inundations - it has been well drained & is now excellent Sheep Pasture
OS1/5/31/101 POLWARTHMOSS BURN Polwarthmoss Burn Mr. William Hyslop John Brackie William Shiels 015.15 ; 015.16 A little Stream or Burn which is produced from the collection of Water issuing from the Surface drains in Polwarth Moss & Cattleshield Grounds. It flows Westwardly for about 35 chains where it joins Cattleshiel Burn from which place it is called "Fangrist Burn"
OS1/5/31/101 [page] 101 W. Beatty Longformacus Parish Sheet 15.16
OS1/5/31/102 WHITEADDER WATER Whiteaddder Water County Map The Revd. [Reverend] T. Davidson. Abbey St. Bathans Peter Donaldson. Ellemford. A river, or as it is termed Water which takes its rise in the Lammermoor Hills in Haddingtonshire, at a place Called Whitewell, & flowing in a S. [South] Easterly direction empties itself into the Tweed a little S. W [South West] of Berwick upon Tweed - This river or Water rises in one of the wildest districts in the South of Scotland, & in its course passes through varied Scenery; occasionally through flat Haughs, but generally through places where the hills Close in, so as to narrow the Valley almost to the bed of the river - At Preston Mill & Haugh, the river escapes from the wild, rocky, mountainous country, entering the beautiful valley in which the Tweed runs & the richest fields succeed the barren waste. Woodlands, orchards & highly cultivated grounds bespeak wealth & comfort - The river itself partakes of the character of the Country, running in gentle streams over Pebbly -beds, alternating with long Reaches of Still water -
OS1/5/31/102 [page] 102 Longformacus Parish W. Beatty [page signed] R. Burnaby Cap: R.E. [Captain, Royal Engineers] 22 May 1857
OS1/5/31/103 CO. BERWICK NAME SHEETS OF The Parish OF LONGFORMACUS (STAMPTED) ORDNANCE & SURVEY STORE SOUTHAMPTON 14 OCT 1897
OS1/5/31/104 Index to Longformacus Parish -- [page] 104 Names -- Pages Arthur's Hope -- 32 Black Hill -- 49 Blackford Rig -- 9 Black Ford -- 9 Black Cleugh -- 13 Blackcleugh Rig -- 13 Black Sike -- 84 Blacksmill Burn -- 76 Bogan Grain -- 38 Bonnet Plantation -- 98 Brocks Cleugh -- 34 Brown Law -- 14 Byrecleugh -- 42 Burn between the Laws -- 36 Byrecleugh Burn -- 33 -- 41 Byrecleugh Ridge -- 34 -- 41 Cat Cleugh -- 53 Calder -- 76 Catch Hill -- 31 Cattleshiel -- 99 Cattleshiel Bridge -- 100 Cattleshiel Burn -- 92 Chapman's Grain -- 33 Church -- 71 Comfortlee -- 59 Comfortlee Plantation -- 60 Copper Mine -- 21 Cowherd Burn -- 32 Craigs Windshiel -- 11 CrawCleugh -- 47 CrookBurn East -- 58 CrookBurn West -- 20 -- 70 Dalhousie Plantation -- [] Daring Step -- 69 Darry Well -- 86 Darrywell Strand -- 86 Dimples (in ruins) -- 82 Dimples Leas -- 82 Dimples Sike -- 80 Dirrington (in ruins) -- 80 Dirrington Hill -- 90 Dirrington Great Law -- 90 Dirrington Little Law -- 93 Dirrington Wood -- 79 DourieKnowes -- 81 DourieKnowes Plantation -- 77 Dronshiel -- 83 Dronshiel Bridge -- 83 Dronshiel Hill -- 89 Duddy Bank -- 47 Dunter Cleugh -- 13 Dunter Law -- 13 DyeCottage -- 49 Dyeshaugh -- 58 Dyeshaugh Plantation -- 58 Dye Water -- 65 Dickshall (In Ruins) -- 21 Easter Burn -- 56 Easter Blackburn -- 35 Easter Grain -- 30 Ellem Church (Remains of) -- 24 Ellem Cottage -- 62 Ellem Ford -- 62 Ellemford -- 25a
OS1/5/31/104 'Berryhill' scored out. 'Brander Burn -- 11' appears to be scored out. 'Bucklee' scored out. 'Chalkielaw' scored out.
OS1/5/31/105 [page] 105 -- IndexContinued Names -- Page(s) Ellemhaugh -- 61 Ellem Side -- 61 Fallago Ridge -- 43 Fallagoridge Head -- 25 Feuars Moor -- 81 Fellcleugh -- 19 Fellcleugh Cover -- 61 Flass Wells -- 87 Flasswells Burn - -87 Flasswells Rig -- 87 Foul Cleugh -- 29 Foul Burn -- 98 Free Church -- 71 Gair Rig -- 22 Glen Cleugh -- 14 Green Cleugh -- 38 Greencleugh Ridge -- 29 Great Priest Cleugh -- 15 Great Ladies Cleugh -- 16 Greenhope Burn -- 18 Greenhope Weil -- 25a Grey Mare -- 51 Greymare's Foal -- 48 Hall Burn -- 60 Hairy Craigs -- 26a Hall Plantation -- 57 Hallywell Rig -- 89 Heathery Plantation -- 70 Heron's Hole -- 69 Heran's Scar -- 37 Herring Road -- 35 Horse Hill -- 31 Horseupcleugh -- 56 Horseupcleugh Rig -- 55 Howbog Burn -- 55 Huds Cleugh -- 75 Hare Burn -- 11 Inch Moor -- 95 Hunts Law -- 26 Kerson's Cleugh -- 45 Kidcleugh Burn -- 75 Kippet Law -- 88 Kippetlaw -- 88 Kippetlaw Burn -- 79 Kippetlaw Moss -- 85 Kilpal[l]et Burn -- 48 Kirkgate Hill -- 17 Kirk Burn -- 31 Lady's Well -- 74 LambHill -- 51 Lamb Rig -- 96 Lammermoor (District) -- 5 LammermoorHills -- 7 Little Crow Cleugh -- 47 Little Law -- 43 Little Marlin Grain -- 45 Little Reds Cleugh -- 39 Limpid Sike -- 73 Little Priest Cleugh -- 15 Longformacus (Parish) -- 1 Longformacus -- 74 Longformacus House -- 73 Longformacus Inn -- 74 Longformacus Mill (Corn Saw and Thrashing) -- 71 Longhope Cleugh -- 16
OS1/5/31/105 'Foul Co' scored out. 'Fox Cover' scored out. 'Inn -- 74' scored out. '(Village)' scored out - after Longformacus -- 74
OS1/5/31/106 IndexContinued -- [page] 106 Names -- Pages MagHalls Pond -- 57 Manse -- 69 Marlin Grain -- 45 Megs Plantation -- 78 and 71 Meikle Law --46 Meikle Namels Cleugh -- 38 Meikle Namels Ridge -- 37 Middle Lea -- 17 Middle Black Burn -- 36 Moor Law -- 23 Moor Plantation -- 75 Muirton -- 67 Mutiny Stones -- 27 Mutton Slack -- 85 Old Fox Cover -- 19 Otterburn Plantation -- 75 Nuns Bank -- 50 Nether Knowe -- 29 Otterburn -- 76 Otterburn Hill -- 20 Peel (Site of) -- 68 Philip Burn -- 10 Philipsburn House -- 10 Pinkie -- [] Polwarthmoss Burn -- 101 Pyatshaw Knowe -- 44 -- 30 Pyatshaw Ridge -- 34 -- 41 Rotten Cleugh -- 25 Raven's Craig -- 58 Reds Cleugh -- 39 Redpath -- 59 Red Scar -- 35 Rigfoot -- 63 Rise Lea -- 12 Scatters Cleugh -- 14 School -- 70 Sale Moss -- 95 Sel Burn -- 91 Shiningpool Moss -- 97 Shorthope Cleugh -- 15 Sinclair's Hill -- 67 Sinclair's Slack -- 67 Smiddyhill -- 19 Smiddyhill Burn -- 17 Spainfold Rig -- 18 Stobswood Burn -- 84 Stony Park -- 94 Stonypark Burn -- 94 Stony Side -- 51 Stot Cleugh -- 46 Teindhill -- 24 The Flow -- 101 The Grains -- 23 The Grains Burn -- 23 The Lake -- 88 Titling Cairn -- 44 Todlea Burn -- 32 Todlea Hill -- 31 Townhead -- 59 Townhead -- 73 Townhead Plantation -- 59 Trottingshaw -- 49 Trottingshaw Burn -- 50 Under Ram Bog -- 96 Ungeld Stone -- 78 Upper Ram Bog -- 89 Old Fox Cover -- 19
OS1/5/31/106 1st entry 'Plantation' scored out. 'Shiel Burn -- 43' scored out.
OS1/5/31/107 [page] 107 -- IndexContinued Names -- Pages Watch Water -- 68 Washing Pool -- 97 Washingpool Burn -- 922 Wester Burn -- 56 West Rotten Cleugh -- 26 Wether Law -- 48 Whitchester -- 63 Whiteadder Water -- 102 Willies Cleugh -- 25 Willies Law -- 25 Wrinklaw -- 53 Wrinklaw (Remains of) -- 54 Wrinklaw Burn -- 54 Wrinklaw Plantation -- 57 Wester Blackburn Ridge -- 36 Yoke Cleugh -- 55 Wrinklaw (Remains of) -- 54 Wrinklaw Braes -- 53 Wester Black Burn or Shiels Burn -- 43 Wester Grain -- 30 Wedder Lairs -- 26