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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MICHAEL'S KNOWE | St. [Saint] Michael's Knowe St. [Saint] Michael's Knowe St. [Saint] Michael's Knowe |
Andrew Wilson Coldingham. John Johnston Coldingham Mr Thomas Renton Coldingham |
005.12 | [Situation] At the east end of Coldingham Village and about half way between it and Scoutscroft A small hillfeature, or eminence in an arable field a short distance northeast of Coldingham Church. It is the property of Mr Samuel Craig, Coldingham - I cannot ascertain why this place was called "St [Saint] Michaels Knowe" nor could I find any legend connected with it - |
| SCAPEBURN BRIDGE | 'Scape'burn Bridge 'Scape'burn Bridge 'Scape'burn Bridge |
Andrew Wilson John Johnston Mr Thomas Renton |
005.12 | [Situation] Two chains north from Scoutscroft and about Seven east from Burnhale Bridge_ A small stone bridge of one arch across "Hill Burn" and on the road leading from Coldingham to Northfield. Scape' Burn, is supposed to be a contraction of "Escape Burn"_ This bridge was built by the Parish It is considered to have been the bounds (on this side) of the "Sanctuary" (ground) and persons in debt & and being pursued, when they crossed this stream they were freed from their pursuers - hence called "Escape Burn" See. Scape Burn |
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