OS1/5/8/51
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YELLOWCAR | Yellowcar Yellowcar Yellowcar |
Mr James Hardy Penmanshiel Mr James Kerr Old Cambus Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.16 | [situation] About fifteen chains N. [North from Dean Castles twenty three N.E. [North East] from St Helen's Church and about four S.S.E. [South South East] from White Dirt Rock. A precipice on the Sea coast having a yellow color - hence the Name. |
| YELLOWCAR HOLE | Yellowcar Hole Yellowcar Hole Yellowcar Hole |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Kerr Mr McGregor |
001.16 | [situation] about three chains N.E. [North East] from Yellowcar and about five S W [South West] from White Dirt RocK A rough mass of loose rocKs between high and low watermarK |
| SWALLOW CRAIG | Swallow Craig Swallow Craig Swallow Craig |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Kerr Mr McGregor |
001.16 | [situation] Immediately East of Yellowcar and about fifteen chains N [North] from Dean Castles A perpendicular precipice on the east Side of Yellowcar where Swallows build their nests, hence the name. |
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[page] 51Parish of Cockburnspath -- Sheet 1 No. 16 Trace 1
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