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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLDINGHAM LAW | Coldingham Law Coldingham Law Coldingham Law |
Andrew Wilson, Coldingham. John Johnston Coldingham Mr Thomas Renton |
005.12 | [Situation] About 1/2 mile from the west margin of the plan and about 7 chains south from Scoutscroft. A small hill, rising very abruptly, on the north, and west sides, having a smalll space of table land on the top. Tradition says that a "Criminal Court" was formerly held here, and that the criminals condemned were executed about a mile south of this on a hill, which still retains the name of "Gallows Law" |
| COLDINGHAMLAW | Coldinghamlaw Coldinghamlaw Coldinghamlaw |
Andrew Wilson John Johnston Mr Thomas Renton |
005.12 | [Situation] Near the east end of Coldingham Law about 16 chains east from Bonnerdub. A good farmhouse , on the east end of "Coldingham Law," having suitable offices and small garden attached. It's the property of Mr A. S. Herriot, "Northfield" |
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