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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROCKHOLES DEAN | Brockholes Brockholes Dean Brockholes Dean |
Andrew Wilson, Merchant, Coldingham Alexander Falconer Renton Grant's House Mr Campbell South Renton |
005.13 | [Situation] Extending S.W. [South West] & N.E. [North East] between the North British Railway and the S.W. [South West] corner of the plan A small Cleugh or Dean on the farm of "Brockholes. Its sides are steep and are covered with trees and brushwood. A small stream flows thro' [through] it. Brock is the Scottish name for Badger. This place was formerly a favourite resort of those animals - hence the name. |
| BROCKHOLES BURN | Brockholes-Burn Brockholes-Burn Brockholes-Burn |
Alexander Falconer Andrew Wilson Mr Campbell South Renton |
004.16 ; 005.13 | [Situation] Flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction through Brockholes Dean An insignificant stream rising on the farm of Brockholes and flowing in a northerly direction passing thro [through] Brockholes Dean and under the North British Railway and discharging itself into the Water of Eye |
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