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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTER WHITRIG | Wester Whitrig Wester Whitrig Wester Whitrig |
George Henderson, Whitrig William Patterson, Ferneyrig Cottage John Sanderson, Ferneyrig |
028.07 | A large farm house two stories high, with suitable offices, and a small arable farm attached. It is the property of Sir John Marjoribanks of Lees. |
| FERNYRIG COTTAGE | Ferneyrig Cottage Ferneyrig Cottage Ferneyrig Cottage Firnyrig Firnyrig Firnyrig |
William Patterson George Henderson John Sanderson New. Statistical account Robert Swan Esq. Writer Mr. Hunter Writers Clerk |
028.07 | A neat and tastefully built cottage, with a garden, and dog-kennels, attached, occupied by a gamekeeper in the employ of Sir J. Marjoribanks of Lees. It is on the Lees estate. Name derived from the ground having been covered with Ferns. |
| PUNCHEON BRIDGE | Puncheon Bridge Puncheon Bridge Puncheon Bridge |
Thomas Firkes, Sunnyside George Henderson John Sanderson |
028.07 | A small bridge or culvert, situated on the country road a little to the south of Sunnyside farm. It is so called from its resemblance to a puncheon. |
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[page] 81Parish of Eccles
Sheet 28.7
Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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Fernyrig - when one checks the New Statistical Account we see the word spelled "Fairnyrigg"Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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