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MERTON |
Merton |
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The parish name of Mertoun is merely the Saxon Mere-tun, the habitation at the Marsh, are ponds: This name is very common, from so usual a Circumstance, among the fues, in North & South Britain. The Mere which furnished a name to this place, has been improved into a Glebe - Chalmers Caledonia Vol II. Page 381 --------
In the immediate vicinity where the old village stood there is a piece of Marshy ground - Perhaps from this, both the Village & Parish may have been designated Mire-town - or Mertoun -- The parish is situated in the South West corner of Berwickshire - It is bounded on the South by the River Tweed, on the North, by Earlston; and on the East by Smailholm & Nenthorn -- In length the parish may be about 6 miles - & in breadth from two to three-- The western part of the parish stands high, & is extremely |
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picturesque - From Bemersyde hill, the property of J. Haig Esq. over which one of the most public Roads of the parish passes - the eye of the travellersis at once gratified with every thing beautiful & magnificent --Wood, Water, hills, ruins & fertile fields -- The rest of the parish gradually declining to the South is also extremely pleasant, the prospect being agreeably diversified by excellent enclosures, beautiful hedgerows, and thriving Plantations -- The soil towards the Tweed, particularly the haughs, is sharp with gravelly bottom -- Towards the N., & indeed throughout the rest of the parish, with very few exceptions, is a still clay with a till bottom--- |
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There are no lakes in the parish, and very few springs, Consequently, in very dry seasons, the former are sometimes at a loss for water for their cattle --
The rocks are all greenstone and other trap rocks, except on the banks of the Tweed, where they are deposits of old red sandstone - This latter stone is very durable, and admits of the highest polish --
The Abbey of Dryburgh, so much admired by travellers, lies in the South West corner of the parish, and is described in pages 38-42 --
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of Buchan, with a liberality that does honor to his memory, erected a suspension Bridge across the Tweed 261. feet. (this Bridge is now in a ruinous state-)-- On a little eminence, at this end of the Bridge, he erected a Circular building, which he designated the "Temple of the Muses" - The workmanship is well executed; and, taken in conjunction with the adjoining scenery, forms a beautiful object---
He also erected at a short distance, upon the brow of the conterminous hill, a colossal statue of Sir William Wallace - This is chiefly |
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Merton |
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remarkable, as being the workmanship of a common Stone Mason who had never been taught Sculpture.
It is a conspicuous object from the Turnpike Road leading to Jedburgh.
The situation of the church is extremely beautiful, being placed in the midst of a grove close to the patron's house & policy; it is, however, extremely incandescently placed both for the Minister and the people, being about a mile from the Manse, & about the same distance from the centre of the parish - It was built in the year 1658, and repaired in the year 1820 - It is remarkably well fitted up, & in the most complete repair; all the sittings are free, every tenant has a pew assigned to him, & there is a gallery appropriated in common to Cottagers and farm Servants - The Manse was |
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built in the year 1707, and has undergone various repairs -- The Glebe is 14 acres, and may be worth £14.0.0 per annum -- The stipend is 16 chalders, with £10.0.0 for communion elements.-- There are no chapels of ease nor dissenting meeting houses in the parish -- The average number of Communicants may be about 240 -- The Collections in the church are from £.16.0.0. to £.18.0.0 per annum -- The church will accommodate about 380; and is generally well attended --
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may be from thirty to forty -- English, Writing, Arithmetic, practical Mathematics, Greek & Latin are taught -- The Salary is £30.0.0, and the school wages may amount to £10.0.0 per annum -- Besides the above emoluments, the teacher has £4.0.0 for precenting in church & officiating as Session Clerk -- He has also every legal accommodation in respect of a house and Garden -- When parents are very poor, the heritors make no difficulty in paying for the education of their children --
There is no portion of Merton within any other Parish --
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MERSE (District) |
Merse (.District) |
Chalmers Caledonia New Statistical Account.
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In ancient times the shire of Berwick seems to have been a separate jurisdiction from the Bailliery of Lauderdale, & to have been itself divided into the Merse and Lammermoor District -- 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 County may be very Conveniently Considered under two districts - the "Merse" and "Lammermoor"- the former including all the comparatively lowland along Tweed, Whiteadder, Blackadder & Eye, & the latter Comprehending Lauderdale, |
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along with more eastern hilly country peculiarly Called Lammermoor.
According to the general division of the county just pointed out, the Merse designates the whole lower ground from Tweed, up the Cultivated Slopes of the lower Southern range of the Lammermoor hills, including the Western parishes of Nenthorn & Merton, & forming the largest piece of Compact level ground - diversified only by a few gentle undulations, to be found in Scotland -- Mr Blackadder estimates this division to contain 100.226 acres ---
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BROTHERS' STONES |
Brothers Stones
Brothers Stones
Brothers Stones |
Mr Peter Swan
Mr John Bell
Mr William Blackadder |
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Two stones standing perpendicularly on the top of Brotherstone Hill, and said to have been placed there in commemoration of a dual fought between two brothers who resided near this place; one of the stones stands about four feet, and the other about six feet above the ground; the longest stone stands on the boundary which divides the counties of Roxburghshire & Berwickshire. |
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BROTHERSTONE HILL |
Brotherstone Hill
Brotherstone Hill
Brotherstone Hill |
Mr Peter Swan
Mr John Bell
Mr William Blackadder |
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A considerable eminence on the farm of Brotherstone, commanding a good view of the county of Roxburgh; it derives its name from two stones standing on the top of the hill, called the Brothers Stones |
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BROTHERSTONE HILL WEST |
Brotherstone Hill West.
Brotherstone Hill West.
Brotherstone Hill West |
Mr Peter Swan, Smailholm.
Mr John Bell, Brotherstone.
Mr William Blackadder, Brotherstone |
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A rocky hill situated north west of the farm of Brotherstone;- the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30 No4 Traces 4&5
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BROTHERSTONE MOOR |
Brotherstone Moor
Brotherstone Moor
Brotherstone Moor |
Mr Weatherly, Park.
Mr Smith, Earlston.
Mr Simpson, Earlston |
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A large uncultivated tract [.....] covered with Heath Furze [......] the property of Lord Polworth [........] Occupied or Rented by Mr Weatherly, Park------ |
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BROTHERSTONE MOSS |
BRotherstone Moss
Brotherstone Moss
Brotherstone Moss |
Mr Peter Swan, Smailholm.
Mr John Bell, Brotherstone.
Mr William Blackadder, Brotherstone |
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A piece of marshy ground on the farm of Brotherstone, where the [.....] formerly dug peat for fuel |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30 No4 Trace 5
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Brotherstone Moor - three words lost in book binding
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LEADERFOOT |
Leaderfoot.
Leaderfoot.
Leaderfoot. |
Mr Dodds.
Mr D. Brown.
Mr James Fairbairn |
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A name applied to where the Leader falls into the River Tweed. |
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LEADERFOOT BRIDGE |
Leaderfoot Bridge
Leaderfoot Bridge
Leaderfoot Bridge |
Mr Dodds, Drygrange. Mr D. Brown, Redpath.
Mr James Fairbairn, Redpath |
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A substantial Stone bridge consisting of two arches, crossing the Leader near its confluence with the River Tweed |
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LEADERFOOT LODGE |
Leaderfoot Lodge
Leaderfoot Lodge
Leaderfoot Lodge |
Mr Dodds.
Mr D. Brown.
Mr James Fairbairn. |
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A small cottage in the immediate vicinity of Leaderfoot Bridge - and at the end of the Western avenue leading from the main road to Gladswood house |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet, 30. 6. 6
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Leaderfoot Bridge - in pencil under description - It is a County Bridge |
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RIVER TWEED |
River Tweed
River Tweed
River Tweed |
Mr Dodds, Drygrange.
Mr D Brown, Redpath.
Mr Fairbairn, Redpath |
030.06 |
A very fine large River, Running from East to West, through the Parish. -- On its banks are situated several large Mansions. and is a particular good fishing stream for salmon --- |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30.6. Trace 6
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In Pencil underneath - For a lengthened description of the River Tweed see the Name List of the County of the Borough & Town of Berwick upon Tweed-- |
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BEMERSIDE HILL |
Bemerside Hill
Bemerside Hill
Bemerside Hill |
Mr Shiels.
Mr Brown.
Mr Fairbairn. |
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A considerable eminence on the east of Hallidean Mill --- |
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CROMWELL POOL |
Cromwell Pool
Cromwell Pool
Cromwell Pool |
Mr David Boyd, Redpath. Mr Dickinson, Old Melrose.
Mr W. Miller, Old Melrose.
Reverend William Murray, Minister, Melrose.
[Allan Frier] Esq. Bank, Melrose. |
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A fishing stream in the River Tweed a short distance N. of Old Melrose |
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HALLIDEAN BURN |
Hallidean Burn
Hallidean Burn
Hallidean Burn |
Mr Shiels.
Mr Brown.
Mr Fairbairn. |
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A small stream rising on the east side of Gladswood and flowing Southward to the Tweed dividing Gladswood from Hallidean -- |
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HALLIDEAN MILL |
Hallidean Mill
Hallidean Mill
Hallidean Mill |
Mr Shiels.
Mr Brown.
Mr Fairbairn. |
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A good dwelling house, having a court of suitable offices, a Saw Mill worked by water, a garden and a n arable farm attached -- It is the property of [Mrss] Haig of Bemerside --- |
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SPADESLEE |
Spadeslee
Spadeslee
Spadeslee |
Mr Brown.
Mr Shiels.
Mr Fairbairn |
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A good farm house with offices a small garden and an arable farm attached -- it forms a part of the Bemerside Estate---- |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30. 7 .5
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EAST LODGE [Gladswood] |
East Lodge
East Lodge
East Lodge |
Mr Shiels
Mr Brown
Mr Fairbairn |
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A neat cottage at the end of the eastern approach to Gladswood occupied by the Gardener -- and the property of John Spottiswoode Esq of Spottiswoode |
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GLADSWOOD |
Gladswood
Gladswood
Gladswood |
Mr Shiels.
Mr Brown.
Mr Fairbairn |
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A handsome villa pleasantly situated on a high bank overlooking the Tweed and surrounded by plantations of full grown fir and forest trees: there are some good offices, a home farm and a good garden attached. It is the property of J. Spottiswoode Esq |
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WEST LODGE [Gladswood] |
West Lodge
West Lodge
West Lodge |
Mr Shiels, Gladswood.
Mr Brown, Hallidean Mill.
Mr Fairbairn, Redpath |
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A small cottage occupied by one of the Servants of Gladswood, & Situated at the end of one of the Avenues leading to it. |
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Sheet. 30. No 7 Trace 4
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BROTHERSTONE |
Brotherstone
Brotherstone
Brotherstone |
Mr Peter Swan
Mr John Bell
Mr William Blackadder |
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A farm house with suitable offices, a garden, and a large farm, partly arable attached; it is the property of Lord Polwarth, and tenanted by Robert Robson. |
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BROTHERSTONE HILL SOUTH |
Brotherstone Hill South
Brotherstone Hill South
Brotherstone Hill South |
Mr Peter Swan, Smailholm.
Mr John Bell Brotherstone
Mr William Blackadder Brotherstone |
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A rocky hill on the farm of Brotherstone, situated a short distance south of the stones, known as the Brothers Stones, and east of the farm house of Brotherstone |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30 No8 Traces 2&5
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WHITRIGBOG TILE WORKS |
Whitrig Bog Tile Works
Whitrig Bog Tile Works
Whitrig Bog Tile Works |
Mr Peter Swan.
Mr John Bell.
Mr William Blackadder |
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These works consist of a machine for making tiles, worked by water, with wooden sheds for drying, and a kiln for burning, and are situated on a low portion of land known as Whitrig Bog.--- A considerable portion of the land, near these works, was formerly a marsh, to which the name of Whitrig Bog applied, but it is now drained and the greater part of it in good pasture. There is a small peat moss from which the workmen employed about the place dig peats.---A few feet below the surface, clay is procured for making the tiles, and below this, a bed of marl is found. The water used for working the machine is carried away by means of a trench, in some places sixty-four feet below the surface of the ground, with air-shafts, sunk at different places |
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Parish of Merton
Sheet 30 No8 Trace 5
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THIRD |
Third.
Third.
Third. |
Mr W Whitehead, Tenant.
Valuation Roll.
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A farm house two stories high, with out offices, Threshing Mill worked by water power, a garden and good arable farm attached, the property of Miss Haigh of Bemerside. |
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WHITRIG BOG |
Whitrig Bog
Whitrig Bog
Whitrig Bog |
Mr W. Whitehouse.
Mr R. Rae, Whitrighill
J W Ross, Manager of Tile Works |
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An extensive tract of land originally overflown with water but having been drain'd by means of a Tunnel driven through a hill it has become good pasture land. It is the property of Lord Polwarth |
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Sheet 30 --- 8
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Whitrig Bog -- written in pencil under description -- It originally contained 100 Acres of Shell Marl |
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COVEHOUSE BURN |
Covehouse Burn |
James Dunlop,
Rachelfield. James Swan, Mellerstain Mill.
James Elder,South Lodge |
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A small stream rising on the moorlands, West of a Small house Called Covehouse -- In its course it forms part of the Co.[County] Boundary between Earlston and Smailholm -- It is crossed by the Main Road from Lauder to Kelso -- It joins Pinch Burn West of Rachelfield. |
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BEMERSIDE HOUSE |
Bemerside House
Bemerside House
Bemerside House |
William Watson.
Robert Shiels.
John Brown |
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A large and commodious dwelling house said to have been erected in the beginning of the 15th Century. having a court of offices, a large flower and vegetable garden etc attached. It is pleasantly situated in the middle of a park, and surrounded by plantations of mixed wood. It is the property of Miss Haig --- |
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WALLACE LODGE |
Wallace Lodge
Wallace Lodge
Wallace Lodge |
Name cut in stone over the door.
Robert Haggart, Occupier.
William Watson |
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A small cottage on the road side leading from Bemerside to Dryburge. The avenue leading to Wallace's Monument -- leads from the main road at the cottage -- hence the name--- |
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BEMERSIDE |
Bemerside
Bemerside
Bemerside |
Mr W. Watson, Bemerside.
Mr R. Shiel, Gladswood.
Mr Brown, Hallidean Mill. |
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A small village consisting of two farm houses, with suitable offices attached, and a few Cottages occupied by Mechanics and farm labourers. The farms and cottages, are the property of Miss Haig of Bemerside House.--- |
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GATEHEUGH STREAM |
Gateheugh Stream |
Mr David Boyd.
Mr Dickinson, Old Melrose.
Mr Miller, Old Melrose |
030.11 |
A fine fishing stream in the river Tweed below "Cromwell Pool" |
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MONK'S FORD |
Monks Ford |
William Watson.
Robert Shiels.
John Brown |
030.11 |
A ford on the River Tweed below Bemerside House. on the old road from Dryburgh to Melrose --- |
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Parish of Merton.
Sheet 30. 11. 2&4
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COCKBURNS POOL |
Cockburns Pool
Cockburns Pool
Cockburns Pool |
Henry Adams.John Wintrup.
David Boyd, Redpath.
Revd. William Murray.
Allan Frier Esq. |
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A fishing Stream in the River Tweed about Half a Mile below Leader Foot |
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HOLY WIEL |
Holy Wiel |
George Jackolm.
William Dickinson.
William Miller |
030.11 |
A fine fishing stream in the River Tweed and believed to be the place where the Monks belonging to St Cuthbert's Chapel used to bathe |
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RAMP HEUGH |
Ramp Heugh.
Ramp Heugh.
Ramp Heugh.
Ramp Heugh.
Ramp Heugh |
Henry Adams.
David Baid.
Mr Dickson.
Revd. William Murray.
Allan Frier Esq. |
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A fishing stream in the River Tweed above "Cockburns Pool". A great quanity of Rough Strong grass growing on the N. side of the River at this place gives rise to the name "Ramp" being Scottish for that Description of grass -- Ramp a wild description of Onion. |
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WHITRIGHILL |
Whitrighill
Whitrighill
whitrighill |
Mr Peter Swan, Smailholm.
Mr John Bell, Brotherstone.
Mr William Blackadder, Brotherstone |
030.08 |
A farm house with suitable offices, a garden, and arable farm attached, it is the property of Lord Polwarth and tenanted by Robert Rae. |
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Sheet 30 No8 Trace 5
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BEMERSIDE MOSS |
Bemerside Moss
Bemerside Moss
Bemerside Moss |
Mr Brown, Halidean Mill.
Mr John Purdie, Butchercatt.
Mr John Duckenson, Madenhall |
030.12 |
Al ow flat portion of ground situated about the Centre of the Parish -- during the Winter Season it is entirely covered with water. and is the property of Lord Pulwarth and Miss Haig of Bemerside,--- |
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Parish of Merton
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MAIDENHALL |
Maidenhall
Maidenhall
Maidenhall |
John Purdie. Butchercoat
John Dickinson. Maidenhall
Peter Redpath. Boghall |
030.12 |
A comfortable farm house with extensive authentic offices &c. attached. The property of Lord Polwarth. |
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HECKSIDE PLANTATION |
Heckside Plantation
Heckside Plantation
Heckside Plantation |
John Purdie
John Dickinson
Peter Redpath |
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A long narrow plantation situated north & west of Maidenhall. The property of Lord Polwarth. |
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BEECHFIELD PLANTATION |
Beechfield Plantation
Beechfield Plantation
Beechfield Plantation |
John Purdie.
John Dickinson
Peter Redpath |
030.12 |
A small plantation south of Maidenhall The property of of Lord Polwarth |
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BOGHALL |
Boghall
Boghall
Boghall |
John Purdie.
John Dickinson
Peter Redpath |
030.12 |
A substantially built row of small Cottages on the farm of Maidenhall The property of Lord Polwarth. |
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Parish of Merton
Ph. [Parish] Merton Sheet 30.12
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BUTCHERCOAT |
Butchercoat
Butchercoat
Butchercoat |
John Purdie. Butchercoat
John Dickinson. Maidenhall
Peter Redpath. Boghall |
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A comfortable farm house with suitable outhouses offices a small garden and a large Arable farm attached. It is the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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BUTCHERCOAT CRAIGS |
Butchercoat Craigs
Butchercoat Craigs
Butchercoat Craigs |
John Purdie John Dickinson
Peter Redpath |
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WHINNYHILL PLANTATION |
Whinnyhill Plantation
Whinnyhill Plantation
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John Purdie John Dickinson
Peter Redpath |
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A small plantation situated west of Butchercoat Craigs. The property of Lord Polwarth. |
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WHITEHOUSE |
Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Whitehouse |
Thomas Thompson. Occupier
James Bruce. Millfield
John Purdie. Butchercoat |
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A substantial built farm house with suitable outhouses offices a Kitchen garden, thrashing mill, and a large Arable farm attached. It is the property of Lord Polwarth and Tenanted by Mr Thomas Thompson |
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MILLFIELD |
Millfield
Millfield
Millfield |
Thomas Thompson
James Bruce
John Purdie |
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A substantial built farm house with suitable outhouses offices a Kitchen garden, thrashing mill, and a large Arable farm attached. It is the property of Lord Polwarth and Tenanted by Mr James Bruce |
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DRY BURGH FORD |
Dryburgh Ford
Dryburgh Ford
Dryburgh Ford |
John Richardson, Dryburgh.
Alexander Dodds Dryburgh
George Brown Clinthill. |
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A ferry across the River Tweed at Dryburgh - |
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DRYBURGH FERRY |
Dryburgh Ferry
Dryburgh Ferry
Dryburgh Ferry |
John Richardson
Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A ferry across the River Tweed at Dryburgh. where a ferry boat is constantly plying. converying foot passengers from either side. |
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BRIDGE STREAM |
Bridge Stream
Bridge Stream
Bridge Stream |
John Richardson,
Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A portion of the River Tweed in the vicinity of the old Chain Bridge, immediately west of Dryburgh. |
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THE TEMPLE |
The Temple
The Temple
The Temple |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A small circular building erected on the Bass Hill at the North end of the Suspension Bridge, erected by the Earl of Buchan. It is Surmounted by a bust of Thompson the Poet - |
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DRYBURGH SUSPENSION BRIDGE (Remains of) |
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge (Remains of)
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge
(Remains of)
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge (Remains of) |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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An iron Suspension Bridge, spanning the Tweed on the west of Dryburgh. erected by the Earl of Buchan: it has been allowed to fall into decay: scarcely anything now remains. but the Main Chains, and it is entirely impassable - |
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DRYBURGH MAINS |
Dryburgh Mains
Dryburgh Mains
Dryburgh Mains |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A good dwelling house having a court of farm offices, a garden, and a large arable farm attached = It is the property of the Earl of Buchan - |
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BATTERY STREAM |
Battery Stream
Battery Stream
Battery Stream |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A deep hole in the river Tweed in the Vicinity of Dryburgh. |
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STIRLING TOWER |
Stirling Tower
Stirling Tower
Stirling Tower |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A small cottage in the village of Dryburgh, the property of the Earl of Buchan and occupied by one of the workmen. |
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BASS HILL (Druidical Remains found here) |
The Bass Hill (druidical Remains found here)
The Bass Hill (druidical Remains found here)
The Bass Hill (druidical Remains found here) |
Annals of dryburgh abbey by Lord ErsKine
Annals of Teviotdale by the Revd [Reverend] Mr Morton
Mr Dobs - agent - Dryburgh abbey |
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A natural mound on the West side of dryburgh Mains. Druidical remains have been found here. |
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Bass Hill
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MUNGY POOL |
Mungy Pool
Mungy Pool
Mungy Pool |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A name given by Anglers and persons residing in the vicinity to a deep pool in the River Tweed contiguous to Dryburgh. |
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THROAT STREAM |
Throat Stream
Throat Stream
Throat Stream |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A rapid current in the River Tweed in the vicinity of Dryburgh. |
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TOAD HOLE |
Toad Hole
Toad Hole
Toad Hole |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A deep pool in the River Tweed contiguous to Dryburgh. |
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BIRKHAUGH STREAM |
Birkhaugh Stream
Birkhaugh Stream
Birkhaugh Stream |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A rapid current in the River Tweed 1/2 mile east of Gullet Ford. |
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LONG STREAM |
Long Stream
Long Stream
Long Stream |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A rapid current in the River Tweed on the east of Birkhaugh Stream. |
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HAUGH POOL |
Haugh Pool
Haugh Pool
Haugh Pool |
John Richardson, Alexander Dodds George Brown |
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A deep pool in the River Tweed immediately South of Clinthill Farm house. |
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MANTLE HOUSE |
Mantle House
Mantle House
Mantle House |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A commodious house of Modern erection, pleasantly situated on the side of the Tweed, and in the immediate vicinity of Dryburgh Abbey: it stands in the centre of a small park well stocked with full grown trees. There is a court of offices, and a good garden Attached. It is the property of the Earl of Buchan. |
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ABBEY LODGE |
Abbey Lodge
Abbey Lodge
Abbey Lodge |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A small cottage at the north entrance to Dryburgh Abbey. and occupied by the gate keeper |
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DRYBURGH ABBEY |
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey |
Annals of Dryburgh
New Statistical Account. Berwickshire
Alexander Dodds Dryburgh. |
030.15 |
The Abbey of Dryburgh, now in ruins, lies in the south west corner of the parish. "It was founded by Heugh De Morville, Constable of Scotland, in the reign of David I. about the year 1150. It is generally supposed that it was built on the site of a Druidical temple. It like all other religious buildings, Suffered Sorely during the Border wars, but enough still remains to indicate its former Splendour - It is famous above all things, as the burial place of the great Scotish Minstrel whose name time will bear written in undying characters on its wings, until those wings enter within the portals of eternity." Vide [See] Ramblers Companion pages 45 and 46. - What remains of the original Abbey is principally in the Saxon Style of architecture - St Mary's Aisle, in which are deposited the remains of Sir W. Scott., Lady Scott, and their son Colonel Sir Walter Scott - is generally considered to be the most beautiful of the whole. The arched roof of this aisle, is supported by columns of beautiful and varied workmanship - It is now the property of the Earl of Buchan.
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about the year 522, and made apostolic excursions into the North Western part of Scotland, particularly in the districts of Stirling and Dumbarton, where his memory is still to be traced in popular tradition - There is some reason to conjecture that on this spot there had been more anciently a Druidical establishment, because the Gaelic etymology of the name , Darach-bruach, or Darach-brugh or Dryburgh, can be no otherwise interpreted than, the Bank of the sacred grove of Oaks, or the settlement of the Druids, and, we know, that it was usual for the planters of christianity, in Pagan Countries, to choose such sacred haunts for the propagation of the Gospel - |
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DRYBURGH ABBEY |
Dryburgh Abbey |
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[continued from page 39] The abbey of Dryburgh was founded by Hugh. de Morville Lord of Lauderdale, and his wife Beatrice de Beauchamp about the year 1150. who obtained a charter of confirmation from David I. who assumes in the Deed the designation of founder, and to this charter Hugh de Morville is a witness. The church yard was consecrated on St. Martin's day. Radalphus de Strode a monk of this house, travelled through England, France, Italy & Palestine. Dempster mentions him as a Poet of eminence and was much esteemed by chaucer. He was one of the numerous antagonists of "Wickliffe" the reformer. |
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The Abbey was burnt, and considerable part of it was destroyed by the army of King Edward II in the year 1323, and was repaired at the expense of Robert I _
James VI of Scotland dissolved the Abbey of Dryburgh, and erected it into a temporal Lordship and Peerage in favour of John Earl of Mar, Lord High Treasurer of Scotland, by the title of Cardross etc. -
The freestone of which the Monastery of Dryburgh and the most elegant part of the abbey of Melrose, was built, is of a most beautiful color and texture, and has defied the influence of the weather, for more than than |
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6 centuries; nor is the sharpness of Sculpture in the least affected by the ravages of time -
The Quarry from which it was taken is still successfully wrought at Dryburgh, and no stone in the Island seems more perfectly adapted for the purposes of architecture, as it hardens by age, and is not to be corroded or decomposed by the weather, so that it might be even used for the cutting of Bas reliefs - and statues -
It was purchased in 1786 by the Earl of Buchan from the heirs of Colonel Tod, who bought it from Haliburton of Mertoun a very old Cadet of the chief family of Holyburtons of Piteur and of Holyburton of Holyburton -"
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ST MARY'S AISLE (Sir Walter Scott' s Tomb) [Dryburgh Abbey] |
St Mary's Aisle (Sir Walter Scotts Tomb) |
Annals of Teviotdale
Ramblers Companion
Mr Dods. Steward
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030.15 |
The ruins of the Abbey are principally in the Saxon style of architecture, but the most beautiful, as well as the most interesting, part is St Mary's Aisle - It is of beautifully early English Gothic work, its gracefully arched roof is supported by a variety of clustered columns, of the most exquisite tasteful workmanship, in which are deposited the venerable remains of "Sir Walter Scott" [name underlined] who was buried on the 26 Sep. [September] 1832 - The remains of Lady Scott were interred here in 1826; and Colonel Sir Walter Scott their eldest son, was entombed at the side of his celebrated father in 1847 - |
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ST MODEN'S CHAPEL |
St Moden's Chapel
St Moden's Chapel
St Moden's Chapel |
Annals of Teviotdale
John Grieve. Surveyor Smailholm
Mr Dods. Steward Dryburgh |
030.15 |
An elegant little chapel with a vaulted roof, north of, and adjoining the Chapter House dedicated to St Moden -
When Pagan superstitions gave way to the religion of the Gospel,
Dryburgh became the abode of a society of Christian missionaries, of whom "Modan" [underlined], who, after his death, was revered in the Scottish church as a saint, was elected Abbot, or Bishop, in the year 522. Of this holy man, the legends inform us, that he was a bright example of piety and humility, devoting six or seven hours every day to meditation and prayers, and seeking to subdue the affections of the body by mortifying austerities.
Zealous and active in the duties of his sacred profession, he made frequent excursions into the remoter parts of the Province in which he had undertaken to minister, especially to the banks of the Forth and the Clyde, and preached to the rude inhabitants with touching and powerful eloquence -
At times he retired to a lonely place, near Alcluyd [underlined] (Dumbarton) where he was wont to meditate 30 or 40 days in Solitude; and, in this retreat, he spent the latter days of his life. His reliques were long preserved in the Church
dedicated to him at Roseneath - He was also the patron saint of the high church at Stirling, where, and at Dunbarton & Falkirk, his name was long honoured, and is said to be even yet traditionally remembered" - |
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CHAPTER HOUSE [Dryburgh Abbey] |
Chapter House
Chapter House
Chapter House |
Annals of Teviotdale
Chartulary of Dryburgh
Mr Dodd. Steward Dryburgh |
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The charterhouse of Dryburgh abbey, it is 47 feet long. by 23 broad, and 20 high -
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CHURCH (In Ruins) [Dryburgh] |
Church (In Ruins)
Church (In Ruins)
Church (In Ruins) |
Annals of Teviotdale
Annals of Dryburg by Lord Erskine -
Mr Dod Steward Dryburgh |
030.15 |
From an inspection of the ruins of the church, it appears not to have been wholly repaired after its destruction in 1322; and Sir David Erskine informed us, that in clearing out the [?] masses of melted lead and vitrified glass were found in the area of the church -
From the remains of the church it will be seen that it was in the form of a cross - divided, in the breadth, into three parts by two colonnaded arcades; the cross, or transeps, still standing, is called St Mary's Aisle - it is of beautiful Early English Gothic work, but the western door to the church is a fine Norman arch, highly enriched with the characteristic mouldings of that Style - |
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PORTER'S LODGE (Remains of) [Dryburgh Abbey] |
Porter's Lodge
(Remains of) |
Annals of Teviotdale
Annals of Dryburgh
Mr Dod. Steward. Dryburgh |
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The remains of the Porters Lodge south end of the abbey - & built over the old Mill Lead - It was an Arched, gateway, the arch has fallen, but the sides are still standing - |
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BREW HOUSE (Remains of) [Dryburgh Abbey] |
Brew House (Remains of)
Brew House (Remains of)
Brew House (Remains of) |
Annals of Teviotdale. Annals of Dryburgh. Mr Dod. Steward. Dryburgh, |
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The arched remains of the old abbey Brew House situated about 9 chains S. E. [South East] of the abbey. & a little N. W. [North West] of the old abbey Corn Mill. It has now, externally the appearance of an Icehouse mound, done probably to give it, or rather present an ornamental appearance - |
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BURIAL GROUND (Site of) [Dryburgh Abbey] |
(Site of)
Burial Ground
(Site of)
Burial Ground |
Annals of Dryburgh
Mr Dods. Steward Dryburgh. |
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A portion of the orchard 4 or 5 chains a side, In the N [North] side of Dryburgh Abbey House is the chief part of the ancient Burial Ground connected with the Abbey & so full of bones - |
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CORN MILL [Dryburgh] |
Corn Mill
Cornmill |
Annals of Dryburgh
Mr Dods. Steward Dryburgh |
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The old Mill formerly used by the [?] of the abbey for producing their corn - they had the
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DRYBURGH |
Dryburgh
Dryburgh
Dryburgh |
John Richardson Alexander Dodds
George Brown |
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A small hamlet in th south west corner of the parish. and in the vicinity of Dryburgh Abbey: it consists of about half dozen cottages one storey high and thatched - with small gardens attached. They are generally feus held of the Earl of Buchanan. |
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WALLACE'S STATUE |
Wallace's Statue
Wallace's Statue
Wallace's Statue |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds. George Brown. |
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A colossal statue of Sir William Wallace, erected by the late David Stuart Erskine Earl of Buchan- The Statue, is 21 feet in height. and stands on a pedestal 10 ft. [Foot] high. An Urn stands immediately in front of the Statue, on which are cut the following lines viz.
Sacred to the memory of Wallace.
The peerless Knight of Ellerslie
Who wave'd on high Ayr's Romantic Shore
The Burning torch of Liberty.
And roaming round from sea to sea,
From glade obscure or gloomy rock, His bold compatriots called to free,
The Realm from Edward's iron Yoke.
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Sheet 30.15.2
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CLINTHILL |
Clinthill
Clinthill
Clinthill |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A good dwelling house, having of court of farm offices & a garden arrched: the property of Lord Polworth, and tenanted by one of his workmen. |
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CAULD POOL |
Cauld Pool
Cauld Pool
Cauld Pool |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A name applied by anglers to a deep pool in the river Tweed below Dryburgh Ferry - |
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CAULD STREAM |
Cauld Stream
Cauld Stream
Cauld Stream |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A name applied by anglers to a portion of the river Tweed in the vicinity of Dryburgh - |
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HARECRAIG STREAM |
Harecraig Stream
Harecraig Stream
Harecraig Stream |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A rapid current in the river Tweed in the vicinity of Dryburgh Abbbey - |
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BIRCH-HAUGH POOL |
Birchhaugh Pool
Birchhaugh Pool
Birchhaugh Pool |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A deep pool in the river Tweed in the vicinity of Dryburgh Abbey. |
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BURNFOOT POOL |
Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A deep pool in the river Tweed on the south of Dryburgh Abbey - |
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DRY BURGH ABBEY HOUSE |
Dryburgh Abbey House
Dryburgh Abbey House
Dryburgh Abbey House |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A handsome and commodious mansion pleasantly situated in the immediate vicinity of Dryburgh. within the Abbey Walls: it is the property of the Earl of Buchan. |
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GULLET GORD |
Gullet Ford
Gullet Ford
Gullet Ford |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A ford across the Tweed, at the south east side of Dryburgh Abbey. |
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GULLET STREAM |
Gullet Stream
Gullet Stream
Gullet Stream |
John Richardson.
Alexander Dodds.
George Brown. |
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A shallow part of the river Tweed at the "Gullet Ford" so called by anglers to distinguish it from other parts of the river. - |
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BRooMEND STREAM |
Broomend Stream
Broomend Stream
Broomend Stream |
Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, Merton
George Deans, Steward, Merton
Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton |
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A fine fishing Stream on the Tweed, a little South of Merton Bridge - where a mill lade enters the river - |
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BACKBRAE STREAM |
Backbrae Stream
Backbrae Stream
Backbrae Stream |
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A fishing Stream beside a wooded, high, brae or bank, a little south of Broomend Stream |
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THE POT STREAM |
The Pot Stream
The Pot Stream
The Pot Stream |
Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, George Deans, Steward Robert Inery, Gardener |
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A stream - flowing into a deep pool, called "The Pot" - at the turn of the river - south of Backbrae Stream |
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CAUL POOL |
Caul Pool
Caul Pool
Caul Pool |
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A deep pool in the Tweed. above the weir at Merton Mill - |
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CHURCH |
Church (Parish)
Church (Parish)
Church (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Grieve, Incumbent.
Mr Thomas Carter, Schoolmaster.
Mr George Deans, Broomhall. |
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The Parish Church stands in the centre of Lord Polwarth's policy, a short distance west from Merton House; it is of modern erection - having been rebuilt in the year 1820, and was originally founded in 1658. It is a square building, having a gallery on the north part of it, and is seated for about 300 persons; the average attendance being 250 - On the south exterior of the church, a few feet in height above the ground, is the remains of an ancient "pillory"; consisting of an Iron Chain with a Collar at the end, in which misdoers were subjected to public Shame! in former times - The burying ground is situated about 1/2 a mile east of the church - on the outskirt of the desmesne; it appears to be of ancient date, and in its centre is a vault, the burial place of the Polwarth family - |
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MERTON HOUSE |
Merton House
Merton House
Merton House |
Lord Polwarth -
Mr George Deans, Steward -
Mr Robert Inery, Gardener - |
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Merton House (the Seat of Lord Polwarth) is an extensive mansion of modern erection, and three stories high; it stands at the south end of the parish - on the north bank of the River Tweed. Sutuated upon a piece of table land, in the midst of an ornamental desmesne, it is a delightful residence, and forby having commodious offices &c. attached, there is also a very fine garden, & every convenience - usually pertaining to the mansions of the rich- |
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STILEFOOT POOL |
Stilefoot Pool
Stilefoot Pool
Stilefoot Pool |
Mr George Deans, Steward Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper
Robert Inery, Gardener |
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WILLOWBUSH STREAM |
Willowbush Stream
Willowbush Stream
Willowbush Stream |
Mr George Deans, Steward, Merton.
Mr Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper
Mr Robert Inery, Gardener |
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COLLARHAUGH STREAM |
Collarhaugh Stream
Collarhaugh Stream
Collarhaugh Stream |
Mr George Deans, Steward, Merton.
Mr Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper
Mr Robert Inery, Gardener |
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BACK BRAE |
Back Brae
Back Brae
Back Brae |
Lord Polworth's Gardener, Merton House
Mr Aitkin
Mr Dods |
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MERTON BRIDGE |
Merton Bridge (Pontage)
Merton Bridge (Pontage)
Merton Bridge (Pontage) |
Thomas Wintruss, Portage keeper
George Bleans, Steward, Meton H. [House]
Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton H. [House] |
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A handsome light bridge of wood erected upon stone pillars across the Tweed, at the Northwest end of Merton House demesne, An Act of Parliament was obtained & the bridge built by Subscription, about the year 1839, On the west side of the river is a small house for the keeper, who receives pontage from all passengers &c. |
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MERTON MILL (Corn & Flour) |
Merton Mill
Merton Mill
Merton Mill |
Robert Bruce, Tenant
George Deans, Broomhall
Robert Inery, Gardener - |
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A mill - two stories high - on the east bank of the Tweed - a short distance above Merton Bridge. All kinds of grain is ground in it by the tenant - Robert Bruce. And it is the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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CLINT MAINS |
Clint Mains
Clint Mains
Clint Mains |
Revd. [Reverend] John Grieve, P. [Present] Incumbent.
Thomas W. Carter, Schoolmaster.
Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton H. [House]. |
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A small hamlet of one Storied houses, having small gardens attached, about a mile north of Merton House: They are mostly tenanted by persons employed on Merton House demesne. In the village is also, a blacksmith's, & a Joiner's Shop; and adjoining it, are the Manse & Schoolhouse. |
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MANSE |
Manse (Parish)
Manse (Parish)
Manse (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Grieve, Merton Thomas W. Carter, Merton Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton |
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A modern & commodious two storied building with suitable offices, a garden, and Glebe attached. The Incumbent - The Revd. [Reverend] John Grieve, receives a salary of about £300 per Annum- |
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SCHOOL [Merton] |
School (Parish)
School (Parish)
School (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Grieve, Merton Thomas W. Carter, Teacher
Robert Inery, Gardener, M.H.
[Merton House] |
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A small building one Storey high, with - a dwellinghouse & Garden, for the Schoolmaster attached; the master receives the maximum Salary, & teaches the usual branches - to an average attendance of about 75 scholars - |
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GREENDIKES |
Greendikes
Greendikes
Greendikes |
Roberty Inery. Gardener
Robert Nicholl, Tenant
Thomas Dickison, Magdalenhall. |
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A small house, one storey high - a short distance west of Merton House Garden. It is occupied by Robert Nicholl, Gardener, and is the property of Lord Polworth. |
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MAGDALENHALL |
Magdalenhall
Magdalenhall
Magdalenhall |
Thomas Dickison, Tenant.
Robert Nicoll, Greendykes.
Robert Inery, Gardener, Merton House |
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A commodious farm house & Steading in good repair, & having a large arable farm attached, tenanted by Thomas Dickison, and the property of Lord Polworth. |
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BELLSHILL |
Bellshill
Bellshill
Bellshill |
Thomas Dickison, farmer
Robert Imery, Gardener
Robert Nicholl, Gardener. |
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A small farm steading, one storey high, in good repair, & occupied by farm servants &c. It is attached to the farm of Magdalenhall, and the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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CARSEHEUGH STREAM |
Carseheugh Stream
Carseheugh Stream
Carseheugh Stream |
Mr Arthur Aitkin, Dalacre
Mr Dodds - Dryburgh Abbey
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THE DUB |
The Dub
The Dub
The Dub |
Mr Aitkin
Mr Dodds
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part of the River Tweed just above the Cauld at Rutherford Ferry. |
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DAWKIE BURN |
Dawkey Burn
Dawkey Burn
Dawkey Burn
Dawkey Burn
Dawkir |
Arthur Atkin Dalcove
Thomas Dickenson Farmer
William Craigton Newton Newstead
Geoge Hewitt Dalcove Mains
Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary |
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DALCOVE FOX COVER |
Dalcove Foxcover
Dalcove Foxcover
Dalcove Foxcover |
G. Hewett -
Thomas Dickinson -
Arthur Atkin - |
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A [?] of Plantation. on the North side of the River Tweed; & opposite Rutherford Ferry. and south side of the Farm of Dalcove Mains, the property of Lord Polworth - |
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RUTHERFORD FERRY |
Rutherford Ferry
Rutherford Ferry
Rutherford Ferry |
John Atkin Occupier
G Hewett -
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A Ferry across the River Tweed a 1/2 a Mile East of Dalcove. The property of Lord Polworth. and rented from year to year by the Occupier John Atkin |
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MERTON NEWSTEAD |
Merton Newstead
Merton Newstead
Merton Newstead |
William Crighton. Occupier
John Purdie Butchercoat
Alexander Harding. Millfield |
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DALCOVE BURN |
Dalcove Burn
Dalcove Burn
Dalcove Burn |
George Hewitt. Dalcove Mains
John Purdie Butchercoat Alexander Harding. Millfield |
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THE LONG STREAM |
The Long Stream
The Long Stream
The Long Stream |
Mr. A. Aitkin
Mr Dods
Lord Polworth's Gardener Merton House |
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DALCOVE |
Dalcore
Dalcore
Dalcore |
John Purdie - Butchercoat
George Hewitt - Dalcove Mains
Alexander Harding. Millfield |
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DALCOVE BRAE |
Dalcove Brae
Dalcove Brae
Dalcove Brae |
John Purdie
George Hewitt
Alexander Harding |
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DALCOVE WELL |
Dalcove Well
Dalcove Well
Dalcove Well |
John Purdie
George Hewitt
Alexander Harding |
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DALCOVE MAINS |
Dalcove Mains
Dalcove Mains
Dalcove Mains |
George Hewitt. Occupier
William Crighton, Merton Newstead.
John Purdie Butchercoat |
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A Comfortable farm house with Suitable Outhouses Offices a garden and a large arable & pasture farm attached - It is the property of Lord Polwarth- |
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CRAIG POOL |
Craig Pool.
Craig Pool.
Craig Pool. |
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Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, Merton H. [House]
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BROOMHALL |
Broomhall
Broomhall
Broomhall |
George Deans, Steward, occupant.
Alexander Purdie, Keeper, Merton H. [House]
Robert [Imery], Gardener, Merton H. [House] |
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THE POT POOL |
The Pot Pool
The Pot Pool
The Pot Pool |
George Deans, Steward, Merton Ho. [House]
Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, Merton Ho. [House]
Robert [Imery], Gardener, Merton Ho. [House] |
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KIRKBACK POOL |
Kirkback Pool
Kirkback Pool
Kirkback Pool |
George Deans, Steward, Merton Ho. [House]
Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, Merton Ho. [House]
Robert [Imery], Gardener, Merton Ho. [House] |
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THE WEBS |
The Webs
The Webs
The Webs |
George Deans, Steward, Merton Ho. [House]
Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper, Merton Ho. [House]
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LEADER WATER |
Leader Water
Leader Water
Leader Water |
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A small river or Water, traversing the district of Lauderdale, Berwickshire, and, for some distance, dividing that county from Roxburghshire. It rises in the head lands of Lauder Parish - in the Lammermoor Hills & after flowing southwardly through that parish, it pursues a course of 6 miles almost uniformly due south to the Tweed, two miles below Melrose - For 1 1/4 mile it divides Legerwood and Earlston from the detached part of Lauder - for 1/4 of a mile it runs across a small projection of Earlston; and thence to the Tweed dividing for a short distance the parishes of Melrose and Merton - It also divides. Earlston in this county from Melrose in Roxburghshire. It runs with considerable rapidity, is a good Trouting stream and boasts some fine scenery on its banks, particularly as it approaches the Tweed - Some of the localities which |
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LEADER WATER |
Leader Water |
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overlook it, are celebrated in the old Song of "Leader haughs, & Yarrow" - Carrolside, Bemerside, & the Gardenknowes places famous in Scottish Song. stand on the Berwickshire side of this River. [Placenames underlined].
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Index to Merton Parish -- [page] 74
Names -- Page(s)
Abbey Lodge -- 37
Back Brae -- 57
Backbrae Stream -- 53
Bass Hill (Druidical Remains found here) -- 34
Battery Stream -- 34
Beechfield Plantation -- 27
Bellshill -- 63
Bemerside -- 22
Bemerside Hill -- 15
Bemerside House -- 21
Bemerside Moss -- 25
Birkhaugh Stream -- 35
Birchhaugh Pool -- 51
Brotherstone -- 17
Brothers' Stones -- 11
Brotherstone Hill -- 11
Brotherstone Hill South -- 17
Brotherstone Hill West -- 11
Brotherstone Moss -- 12
Bridge Stream -- 31
Broomhall -- 70
Broomend Stream -- 53
Burnfoot Pool -- 51
Butchercoat -- 28
Butchercoat Craigs -- 28
Boghall -- 27
Caul Pool -- 54
Cauld Pool -- 50
Cauld Stream -- 50
Carsehaugh Stream -- 63
Chapter House -- 45
Church -- 55
Church (In Ruins) -- 46
Clinthill -- 50
Clint Mains -- 60
Corn Mill -- 48
Collerhaugh Stream -- 57
Craig Pool -- 70
Covehouse Burn -- 20
Cockburns Pool -- 23
Dalcove -- 66
Dalcove Brae -- 66
Dalcove Burn -- 64
Dalcove Mains -- 67
Dalcove Well -- 66
Dawkie Burn -- 64
Dryburgh -- 49
Dryburgh Abbey -- 38
Dryburgh Abbey House -- 52
Dryburgh Ferry -- 31
Dryburgh Ford -- 31
Dryburgh Mains -- 32 |
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Names -- Pages
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge (Remains of) -- 32
East Lodge -- 16
Gateheugh Stream -- 22
Gladswood -- 16
Greendikes -- 61
Gullet Ford -- 52
Gullet Stream -- 52
Hallidean Burn -- 15
Hallidean Mill -- 15
Holy Wiel -- 23
Harecraig Stream -- 51
Haugh Pool -- 35
Heckside Plantation -- 27
Kirkbank Pool -- 69
Leaderfoot -- 13
Leaderfoot Bridge-- 13
Leaderfoot Lodge-- 13
Leader Water -- 71
Long Stream -- 35
Magdalenhall -- 62
Maidenhall -- 27
Manse -- 60
Mantle House -- 37
Merton Parish -- [1]
Merton Bridge -- 59
Merton House -- 56
Merton Mill (Corn and Flour) -- 59
Merton Newstead -- 65
Merse (District) -- 9
Millfield -- 29
Monks Ford -- 22
Mungy Pool -- 33
Porters Lodge (Remains of) -- 47
River Tweed -- 14
Rutherford Ferry -- 64
Ramp Heugh -- 23
School -- 60
Brew House (Remains of) -- 47
Burial Ground -- 48
St. Mary's Aisle (Sir Walter Scott's Tomb) -- 43
St. Moden's chapel -- 44
Stilefoot Pool -- 56
Stirling Tower -- 34 |
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Names -- Pages
Spadeslee -- 15
The Pot Stream -- 53
The Pot Pool -- 69
The Temple -- 32
The Dub -- 63
The Long Stream -- 65
Third -- 19
The Web -- 69
Throat Stream -- 33
Third -- 19
Toad Hole -- 33
Wallace Lodge -- 21
Wallace's Statue -- 49
West Lodge -- 16
Whitrig Bog -- 19
Whitrigbog Tileworks -- 18
Whitrighill -- 23
Whinnyhill Plantation -- 28
Whitehouse -- 29
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