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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOBS WOODS | Stobs Woods Stobs Woods Stobs Woods |
Edward Barton Harecleugh-head James Oliver Barnes Alexander Burnett Penchriste |
032.07 | [Situation] On the West bank of Slitrig Water. A long stripe of wood on the west side of the Slitrig Water - the property of Sir W. Elliot of Stobs Castle. |
| BACK SIKE | Back Syke Back Syke Back Syke |
Edward Barton James Oliver Alexander Burnett |
032.07 | [Situation] On S.E. [South East] Parish Boundary. A small stream having its source near Penchristie and falls into the Slitrig Water. This Stream forms part of the parish boundary. |
| SLITRIG WATER | Slitrig Water Slitrig Water Slitrig Water Slitrig Water Slitrig Water Slitrig Water |
Edward Barton James Oliver Alexander Burnett. Wilson's History of Hawick Mr J. Wilson Town Clerk Hawick Mr S. Chisholme Esqr. Striches |
025.15; 032.07 | [Situation] On En. [Eastern] Boundary. A stream formed by the United Waters of Longburn and another stream that joins it near Shankend and bears the name until it joins the River Teviot |
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[Page] 53Parish of Kirkton -- Sheet 32.7. Trace No. 3
Stobs Woods [note]
Stob - the Stump of a tree Dr [Doctor] Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
[signed] Owen Barrett
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