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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCAPE BURN 'Scape' Burn

'Scape' Burn

'Scape' Burn
Andrew Wilson,
Coldingham.
John Johnston
Coldingham
Mr Thomas Renton
005.12 [Situation] Flowing eastward from ScapBurn Bridge for about 11 chains where it joins St [Saint] Andrews Burn This is the continuation of "Hill Burn. It is a small stream, and bears this name, to its junction with St [Saint] Andrew's Burn; from 'Scapeburn Bridge, This name is supposed to be a contraction of "Escape Burn", but is pronounced "Scapy Burn"
MILLDOWN COTTAGES Milldown Cottages,
Milldown Cottages,
Milldown Cottages,
Milldown Cottages,
Andrew Wilson,
John Johnston
Mr Thomas Renton
(Cut on stone in house)
005.12 [Situation] On the north bank of Mildown Burn about 38 chains east from Scoutscroft Two very neat slated cottage houses under one roof, having small gardens attached. They are the property of Miss Jean Milne Home, "Wedderburn'

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