OS1/5/8/143
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS PATH | Sisters Path Sisters Path Sisters Path |
Mr. James Hardy. Penmanshiel Mr. Thomas Burgess, Gamekeeper Mr. [Mr] McGregor. Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster |
004.07 | [Situation] Between Penmanshiel Wood on the E. [East] and Pease Burn on the West and extending fifteen chains N. [North] from the North edge of Birchy Bank. A footpath leading thro' [through] a portion of "Penmanshiel Wood", and [bears] this name from where it enters the wood near "Penmanshiel" to the first Bridge past the Small Nursery on the north Side The name is Said to be derived from two Sisters, having been destroyed by wolves, when endeavouring to pass thro' [through] the wood. New Statistical Account P. [Page] 299 |
| SISTERS PATH CLEUGH | Sisters Path Cleugh Sisters Path Cleugh Sisters Path Cleugh |
Mr. J. Hardy Penmanshiel Mr. McGregor Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Burgess Gamekeeper |
004.07 | [Situation] East of Pease Burn and on the North edge Birchy Bank A Small ravine in "Penmanshiel Wood" having a Small Stream flowing thro' [through] it. it is along the Side of "Sisters Path" hence the name. This ravine is not Steep enough to be shaded |
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