OS1/5/11/14A
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COAST GUARD SIGNAL HOUSE (In Ruins) | Coast Guard Signal House (in ruins) |
Dr. [Doctor] Colville, Ayton Mr. Harriet Senr.[Senior] Northfield Mr. Harriet Junr.[Junior] |
005.04 | This building is completely in ruins, it was occupied about 35 years ago by Lieut. [Lieutenant] Renwick R.N. [Royal Navy] [and when] he left it was supplied by two men from Red-heugh and two from Burnmouth stations, each station taking turn week about This only lasted for some time, the men were withdrawn & it has not been used as a Signal House for upwards of 30 years - It stands on the N.W [North West] side of St. Abbs Head within 2 chains of the apex of the Hill upon which there is a Trig. [Trigonometric] Station; and [--] which point a most extensive view of [the?] coast may be obtained extending to [about?] 40 miles- |
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Parish of Coldingham N. BeattyPlan 5.4. Trace 2
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