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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BURNHOUSE PLANTATION Burnhouse Plantation Mr. Thompson Marchmont.
Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads
Mr. Stevenson Schoolmaster. Eccles
027.08 ; 028.05 A plantation which chiefly consist of beech and fir trees, extending for nearly a mile along the southern and steep banks of the Lambden Burn, from the boundary of the adjoining parish of Hume to a small cottage called "Burnhouse" from which it has received its name. It is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell Bart, [Baronet] Marchmont and was planted by the late Colonel Murray, who, when a child was brought to the spot, where a spade and sapling was handed to him, which he put in the ground and planting the first tree. __
KENNETSIDEHEADS COVER Kennetsideheads Cover Mr. Thompson Marchmont
Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads
Mr Ranken Hassington E. [East] Mains
027.08 A close plantation of young firs and whims recently planted, containing about an area of six acres. It is situated about half a mile west from the farm of Kennetsideheads at the boundary of the adjoing parish of Hume and is the property of Sir HUgh Campbell Bart. [Baronet] Marchmont. __

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