Berwickshire, Volume 17

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OS1/5/17/1 ECCLES [parish] Eccles (Parish) County Map Fullartons Gazetteer New Statistical Account of Berwickshire __ Chalmers Caledonia __ 022 ; 027 ; 028 The name Eccles occurs in each of the three Kingdoms _ It was a Sirname and Baronial title of great antiquity in Dumfries -shire & was Carried in the beginning of the 17th Century, from that country into Ireland, by a Cadet of the Eccles family _ Eccles in Berwickshire seems to have derived its name from the number of Churches or Chapels at one time Situated in the parish, for we have evidence that, besides the parish church, there was formerly a Chapel at Leitholm, & another at Birgham _ The term is plainly derived from the Greek word Signifying a Church _ The greatest length of the parish from
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OS1/5/17/2 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued North-east to South-West is 6 3/4 miles; & the greatest breadth from North-West, to South East 5 1/2 miles, & it contains 17.413 Square Miles - according to Mr Blackadder. River Tweed bounds the parish on the South - The whole of the parish, with the exception of some slightly elevated parallel ridges, called Cotchet ridge, Brae Dunstan, & Bartle-Hill, consists of a plain beautifully fenced, cultivated & wooded. Purvis Hall, the seat of John Purvis of that ilk, is situated in the parish. It is now unoccupied & going to decay - The family was founded only in the 17th century. At Crosshall, about a mile to the north of the Village of Eccles, there is a cross or monument of white sandstone, without
OS1/5/17/3 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued any inscription. It consists of a column, which passing through a base or pedestal, penetrates into the earth. The late Sir John Paterson wished to remove it to near the Mansion-house of Eccles, & for that purpose employed workmen, who dug several feet into the earth without being able to reach the foundation of the column. An Antiquarian would regret that this monument has never been protected by any enclosure. The column above the base measures 10 feet high, 1 foot 6 inches broad in the West & east sides at the bottom, & 1 foot on the North & South. The pedestal, which is a large solid block of sandstone is 2 feet 6 inches high, & 3 feet square on its upper surface, & is raised 1 foot 6 inches above the ground, so that the whole elevation of the cross is 14 feet. The north face of the column presents the sculpture of a cross "Calvary" with the upper part surrounded by a kind of shield. The west side gradually becomes narrower upwards, and has at the summit
OS1/5/17/4 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued a circular expansion 1 foot 6 inches in diameter, with a cross, & below an escutcheon, with a cheveron in the dexter & sinister chiefs, & precise middle base respectively, & a St John's Cross. The South has an escutcheon similar to that on the west side, & beneath an ancient double-handed sword: the east a circular expansion at top, with a cross, & below, the naked figure of a man and a greyhound. Some have supposed that this monument was raised to the memory of one of the Percies of Northumberland. The conjecture of Mr Robertson, is more probable, that it was erected after the Second crusade - which happened in 1114 - the crosses referring perhaps, to the Holy War, in honour of the father of Sir John de Soules, Lieutenant or Viceroy to John Baliol. The local tradition says that a governor of Hume Castle was killed
OS1/5/17/5 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued on the spot in a skirmish. The place where it stands was, till lately, called Deadriggs. Eccles was anciently the seat of the Benedictine or Cistertian nuns. At what period the first foundation of this Nunnery was laid, no account can be derived from history. According to Hoveden and the Melrose Chronicles, it was founded a second time in 1154, or, according to Cowpar, in 1155, by Cospatrick, Earl of March, father to Earl Waldave, and was consecrated to the Virgin Mary. The abbreviation of the Scoto-Chronican annexed to Fordun, says that this Nunnery was established by the Countess of March. In 1296, during the interregnum in Scotland, Ada de Frazer, prioress of Eccles, obtained a letter of restitution, in consequence of the fealty sworn to Edward I by the Scots.
OS1/5/17/6 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued In 1333, Edward III, after taking Berwick, received the fealty of the Convent of Eccles, & of the other Nunneries in the adjacent county. The convent of Eccles was visited 13th November 1523 by the Duke of Albany, when retreating from Wark Castle. He stayed till midnight, & then marched to Lauder. In 1545 the Abbey & town of Eccles, together with the tower of Mersington - were destroyed by the Earl of Hertford, who having been entrusted with the command of the troops in the north of England, made an inroad into Merse & Teviotdale, and ravaged and burned the whole country in his way, without receiving any check from the Scots.
OS1/5/17/7 Eccles (parish) Eccles (Parish) Continued The ancient Nunnery, from the investigations of the Rev Mr Murray, appears to have occupied a square of 6 acres. The only remains if it are a wall, which forms part of the east gable of the mansion house, & two vaulted cells contiguous to the churchyard. On the west side of the ruin, there is a large arched gate or doorway 9 feet 8 inches high and 6 feet 1 inch broad & within this there is part of a ruined stair, and the door of the south cell, which is 6 feet 4 inches high, and 3 feet 1 inch broad. The cell itself is 22 feet 3 inches by 12 feet 6 inches, & 10 feet 9 inches high. The walls are 3 feet 9 inches in thickness. The north cell is similar, but less. The parish church is situated about a mile from the western side of the parish, and is therefore not so conveniently placed as it might be. It is a large spacious building, furnished with a handsome spire
OS1/5/17/8 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (parish) Continued and was built after the model of St Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease, Edinburgh. Its length is 78 feet 6 inches and its breadth 34 feet. It was erected in 1774 & conveniently holds 1000 people. The Manse & Glebe formerly lay to the south of the mansion house of Eccles, but their situation was changed at the expense of Sir John Paterson. The present Manse is placed about a quarter of a mile to the rest of the church & was built in 1813. The Glebe, formerly, called Birgham Park, lies in the front of the manse, amounts to 21 acres & consists of good land.
OS1/5/17/9 Eccles (Parish) Eccles (parish) There are five schools in the parish, but only one of these is a parish school, the remainder being entirely supported by school fees. The parochial Schoolmaster teaches Greek, Latin, English, writing, and mathematics, and has two chalders of salary. There is no portion of Eccles within any other parish. There is no portion [of] any other parish within that of Eccles.
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OS1/5/17/11 MERSE (District) Merse (District) FullertonsGazetteer New Statistical Account of Berwickshire __ Chalmers Caledonia 022 ; 027 ; 028 In ancient times the Shire of Berwick seems to have been a separate jurisdiction from the Bailliary of Lauderdale, and to have been itself divided into the Merse and Lammermoor districts _ It is not easy to say what had been the original extent and exact boundaries of these three divisions, now almost obsolete _ For the purposes of agricultural inquiry, the whole county may be very conveniently considered under two districts The Merse
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OS1/5/17/12 Merse (District) Continued and Lammermoor: the former including all the comparatively low level along Tweed, Whiteadder, Blackadder and Eye, and the latter comprehending Cauderdale, along with the more eastern hilly country peculiarly called Lammermoor. According to the general division just printed out, the merse designates the whole lower ground from Tweed, up the cultivated slopier of the lower southern range of the Lammermoor hills, including the western parishes of Nenthorn and Merton, and forming the largest piece of compact level ground diversified only by a few gentle undulations - to be found in Scotland - Mr Blackadder estimates this division to contain 100.226 acres.
OS1/5/17/13 GREEN LANE Green Lane Green Lane Green Lane Green Loaning Mr Finlayson Fogo Robt. [Robert] White Ryslaw Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Proudfoot _ Fogo Mr. Allan Fogorig _ 022.07 A Narrow, crooked Occupation road leading off the road passing by "Ryslaw" lakes a Southeast direction And joins a road a Short distance North of "Printonan" It forms the boundary between the parishes of Fogo, And Eccles at this place _
OS1/5/17/13 PRINTONIAN Printonian Printonian Printonian Estate Map John Hood Esqr, Kames Mr. Finlayson 022.07 A very neat And Substantial dwelling pleasantly Situated , And Commanding An extensive prospect towards the South, The outbuildings are extensive well laid out And in good repair - And having a Steam Thrashing Mill etc. It is the property of Richard Trotter Esqr.
OS1/5/17/13 [page] 13 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 - 7 Trace 6 Collected by John McCabe
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OS1/5/17/15 LITTLETHANK PLANTATION Littlethank Plantation John Hood Esq. Stoneridge James Dickson Esq. Bughtrig Valuation & Cess Roll of Eccles Parish 022.10 This plantation situated at the boundary of the adjoining parish of Fogo and on the road leading from Leitholm to Fogo abounds of excellent forest trees of about 80 years standing in the small enclosed portion towards the NW chiefly consisting of Firs has been planted some years ago. It has received its name from a small farm called "Littlethank" formerly standing in its vicinity and is the property of Mrs. Hood, Kames.
OS1/5/17/15 PRINTONIAN COVER Printonian Cover Printonian Cover Printonian Cover Printonan Cover Mr. Finlayson Schoolmaster, Fogo John Hood Esq. Stoneridge Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads M D Hunter Esq. Antonshill 022.10 ; 022.11 A close plantation of furze in a very thriving condition and covering an area of about 4 acres situated East of Littlethank plantation and in the northern part of the farm of West Printonian of which Mrs. Marianne Sarah Robertson is the proprietress.
OS1/5/17/16 HERDRIG Herdrig Mr. Thompson Servant Marchmont Mr. Johnson Kennetsideheads John Hood Esq. Stoneridge 022.10 A farm situated in the N W part of the parish and in excellent cultivation, the attached offices and trashing mill are likewise in good repair. Its farm house is occupied by some of the laborers employed by the late tenant Mr. Hogarth and is at present under the management of the trustees for his widow, residing at Eccles Tofts. It is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell Bart., Marchmont.
OS1/5/17/16 WATERHALL PLANTATION Waterhall Plantation John Hood Esq. Stoneridge James Dickson Esq Bughtrig Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads 022.10 ; 022.11 A strip of plantation towards the north of Kames Estate on the road leading from Leitholm to Fogo and has derived its name from a farmsteading, which formerly stood in the adjoining field towards the NE. It consists chiefly of Firs, Birch and a few Oaktrees. The northern approach to the mansion, the residence of Mrs. Hood leads through this plantation
OS1/5/17/17 BOWMAKERS HILL Bowmakers Hill Bowmakers Hill Bowmakers Hill John Hood Esq. Kames James Dickson Bughtrig Robert Moffat Leitholm 022.11 A prominent rising ground on the Farm of Printonian, to the westward of the farm House, it is good arable land, the property of Richard Trotter Esq.
OS1/5/17/18 LOCHRIG Lochrig Lochrig Lochrig James Dickson Esq. George Whitehead Robert Moffat 022.11 Originally a small farm steading it is now inhabited by a hind and the land cultivated by the proprietor James Dickson Esq. Bughtrig
OS1/5/17/19 BITE-ABOUT Bite-about John Hood Esq 022.11 Mrs. Hood of Kames states that this is one of the old "Border Peels" And she was told that the name originated from the following circumstance viz. It was attacked by a small party of the English, the besieged ran short of provisions and to divide what little they had equally they took bite about: there are only a small portion of the walls standing, they appear to have been substantial and well built but it appears to be too oblong for one of the 'Peels' as they were generally square buildings - besides there is no mention made of it in any of the Statistical Accounts nor in any of the Border Histories that I have seen
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OS1/5/17/20 WEST PRINTONIAN West Printonian West Printonian West Printonian West Printonan Estate Map John Hood Esqr Kames Mr A Finlayson, Fogo Mr D Hunter Esqr 022.11 A Neat farmhouse two Stories high. having Small garden. extensive, And well laid out offices with thrashing Mill attached. It is the property of David Robertson Esqr. LadyKirK
OS1/5/17/20 PRINTONIAN HILL Printonian Hill Printonian Hill Printonan Hill John Hood Esqr Mr A Finlayson Mr D Hunter Esqr 022.11 An elevated ridge of arable land on the north Side of West Printonian, And altho' [although] not of great elevation above the Sourrounding Neighbourhood, it Commands an extensive view of the "Merse" &c on the east end of it there is Hill Handry the remains of one of the old Border towers. Called "Bite-About"
OS1/5/17/20 PRINTONIAN COVER See Sheet 22-10
OS1/5/17/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22-11- Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/21 EARNSLAW Earnslaw Earnslaw Earnslaw George Whitehead John Hood Esqr. Robert Moffat 022.12 A well built Farm House 2 Stories high. with Suitable Offices. Garden and arable Farm attached It is the property of Mr. Thompson Mungoswalls and tenanted by Mr. George Whitehead
OS1/5/17/21 TOMB [Earnslaw] Tomb Tomb George Whitehead Robert Moffat 022.12 In a Small mixed plantation close to the east of Earnslaw Farm House is a Tomb in which several deceased members of the Proprietors family have been interred
OS1/5/17/21 [page] 21 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 - 12 Trace 1 Collected by William Boyd Corpl R. E. [Corporal Royal Engineers}
OS1/5/17/22 LEITHOLM BRIDGE Leitholm Bridge (Co) [County] William Fair Swintonmill John Dawson Swinton Bridge end Joseph Willson Longbank 022.12 A Stone Bridge across the Leit, on the County road leading from Kelso to Berwick and Close to Leitholm Village
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OS1/5/17/22 (Co) I think this means that the bridge is a county bridge in that the County would be responsible for its upkeep.
OS1/5/17/23 THIRLINGTON BURN Thirlington Burn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Walker Greenlaw Mr. Robertson Rowchester County Cess Roll 022.13 ; 022.14 The southern extremity of a Small Stream, that rises from a Spring near old Greenlaw, and flows in a westerly direction, through the grounds of Rowchester, it has no name until it issues on the farm of Lambden, from which point until its confluence with Lambden Burn it is called Thirlington Burn _
OS1/5/17/23 [page] 23 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 13 Trace 6 Collected by William Boyd Corpl R. E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/24 THIRLINGTON Thirlington Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Walker Greenlaw Mr Robertson Rowchester County Cess Roll 022.13 A small village on the turnpike road between Greenlaw and Coldstream and about 3 miles from the former, there only 2 or 3 Cottages and a Carpenter's shop, the original name was Ploughlands, but it has been changed by the present proprietor Mr. Nisbet of Lambden
OS1/5/17/24 [page] 24 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 13 Trace 3
OS1/5/17/25 MERSINGTON: TOWER (Site of) Mersington Tower (Site of) John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge Mr. Nisbet. Mersington James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig. 022.14 This Tower, of which no vestige is remaining was situated about half a mile towards the S. W. [South West] from the present farm of Mersington, and was one of those strongholds, which are so often met with in the South of Scotland. _ It was destroyed in the time of the Marquis of Hertford's raid, during the famous burning in 1545, when the Castles of Redbraes, Dunse, Wedderburn, Melrose, the nunnery of Eccles, in all 16 Castles and Towers, 7 monasteries and friarhouses, 3 hospitals, 5 markettowns, 243 villages and 13 mills, in sum total. 287 places in the merse & Teviotdale were either burned or destroyed. _ It belonged originally to the Kerrs, afterwards to the second son of Swinton a Lord of Session in 1688, latterly to the Bells of Wolsington and since 1796 to Mr Thomas Nisbet. _
OS1/5/17/25 [page] 25 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 14 Trace 6 Collected by H. Sharban
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OS1/5/17/27 PLOUGHLANDS Ploughlands Ploughlands Colonel Nesbit, Lochton Mr. Playfair, Mr. Chamers. 022.14 A dwelling house two stories high and in tolerable repair, with offices and thrashing Machine Nearly in ruins, It is occupied by a farm laborer, but the farm is tenanted by Mr Robertson of Spring Wells, and is the property of Mr Robertson of Lady kirk.
OS1/5/17/27 LAMBDEN BURN Lambden Burn Colonel Nesbit, Lochton Mr. Playfair Mr. Chamers, Eccles 022.14 A small Stream rising on the farm of Lambden in the Parish of Greenlaw, and flowing in an easterly direction, emptying itself into the Leit River on the farm of Bughtrig, Parish of Eccles,
OS1/5/17/27 [page] 27 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 4 Trace 6 Collected by John W. Rodgers
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OS1/5/17/29 MERSINGTONMILL Mersington Mill Mersington Mill Mersington Mill Mr. Finlayson Teacher Fogo Mr. Playfair. Occupant Mr Stuart, Purves Hall 022.14 A comfortable dwelling house two Stories high and "in good repair". with a small garden in front of the house, Also, Farm offices a small disused corn mill and a thrashing convenienth situated near to the house, They are tenanted by Mr. Playfair. And are the property of Major Purves.
OS1/5/17/29 [page] 29 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22. No 14 Trace 6 Collected by John W. Rodgers
OS1/5/17/30 ECCLES TOFT Eccles Toft Eccles Toft Eccles Toft Mr. Finlayson. Teacher Fogo Mr. Playfair, Mr Stuart, Purves Hall. 022.14 A commodious farm house two Stories high. and in good repair, with suitable offices, large garden and an extensive arable farm, It is tenanted by Mrs Hogarth and is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell. Marchmont House Fogo.
OS1/5/17/30 PURVES HALL Purves Hall Purves Hall Purves Hall Mr. Finlayson Mr Playfair Mr Stuart. 022.14 An old Mansion house about four Stories high. and almost in ruins, it is not tenable. The gardens and offices are let to a market gardener, and the ornamental grounds have been ploughed up and cultivated, excepting two fields in front of the House which are allowed to remain in pasture It is the property of Major Purves.
OS1/5/17/30 [page] 30 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 14 Trace 1 & 2 Collected by John [? McCabe]
OS1/5/17/31 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Leitholm] Church (U P) [United Presbyterian] Church (U P) [United Presbyterian] Church (U P) [United Presbyterian] John Hood Esqr. Colonel Nisbet _ James Chambers 022.14 A large, plain, And Substantial building, erected in 1835 by the Mutual Subscriptions of the present Congregation, It is neatly fitted up, And can accommodate with Sittings about 300 persons, but the average attendance, is only about 230, And the "Communicants" about 190, there is no Manse attached, the Minister residing in a house rented for the purpose. _
OS1/5/17/31 PLOUGH INN [Leitholm] Plough Inn Plough Inn Plough Inn Sign Colonel Nisbet, Proprietor Mr James Chambers, (Occupier) 022.15 A good and Substantial house licensed as an Inn, And having very extensive Stabling, And good garden attached, It is the property of Colonel Nisbet, "Lochton"
OS1/5/17/31 BLACK HORSE INN [Leitholm] Black Horse Inn Black Horse Inn Black Horse Inn Sign Colonel Nisbet, Proprietor Mr. Dummas Occupier 022.15 A good house in the west end of Leitholm Village licensed as an Inn having Stabling, And Small garden attached, It is the property of Colonel Nisbet, "Lochton"
OS1/5/17/31 [page] 31 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 - 15 Trace 5 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/32 POST OFFICE [Leitholm] Post office Post office Post office Sign John Hood Esqr. Mr. James Chambers 022.15 A Small grocer's Shop in the Village of Leitholm, where the letters are left, And which are handed to the Postman there being no bag made up The Mail is brought here from Coldstream daily at 11. 0, clock am, by a letter carrier or postman, on foot, who also delivers the letters in the Village, and places Contiguou [s] or [sly] And leaves here for Coldstream at 2 1/2 P. m [half past two? in the afternoon]
OS1/5/17/32 GRADEN HILL Graden Hill Graden Hill Graden Hill John Hood Esqr. James Dickson Esqr. James Chambers 022.15 An elevated portion of good arable land. a Short distance North of "Leitholm" And at the Southwest end of which there was recently, A Brick and Tile works, but which has been discontinued, It is the the property of John Hood Esqr "Stoneridge".
OS1/5/17/32 [page] 32 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 - 15 Trace 5 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/33 KAMES Kames John Hood Esq Stoneridge M D Hunter Esq Antons hill James Dickson Esq Bughtrig 022.11 ; 022.15 An old mansion of two stories high and the property and residence of Mr Hood. It was erected in the year 1530. Although it does not possess any architectural beauty yet its structure appears to be so in accordance with the many surrounding old trees as to give to the whole scenery a very pleasing effect, among these is a very remarkable horse chestnut on the lawn in front of the house more than 300 years old. It is the birthplace of Lord Kames (1696) who afterward (1759) entertained Dr Benj. Franklin and his son, and in this, his favorite residence he pursued his agricultural studies and wrote many of his philosophical works.
OS1/5/17/33 KAMES EAST MAINS Kames East Mains Wm Simpson Tenant M D Hunter Esq Antons hill John Hood Esq Stoneridge 022.15 A farm situated in the northern part of the parish East of Kames. The attached farmhouse offices are of a recent erection and in very good repair. It is tenanted by Wm Simpson and is the property of Mr Hood Kames.
OS1/5/17/34 BUGHTRIG Bughtrig James Dickson Esq Proprietor John Hood Esq Stoneridge M D Hunter Esq Antons hill 022.15 An extension farm situated on the country road leading to Swinton and about half a mile distant from Leitholm Village. The attached offices cottages are in good repair although built a number of years ago. The dwellinghouse pleasantly situated surrounded by a light plantation and the residence of the proprietor James Dickson Esq is of recent erection and possesses every possible comfort and elegance; it stands on a small elevation which gradually inclines towards the north, where in former times and before its cultivation a number of "Bughts" the Scottish term for sheep pens were erected; which is the origin of its name.
OS1/5/17/35 KAMES WEST MAINS Kames West Mains John Hood Esq Colonel Nisbet James Dickson Esq 022.15 A small farmhouse in good repair having suitable offices with steam thrashing mill, small garden, and large arable farm attached. It is located a short distance Southwest from "Kames" from whence it is called "Kames West Mains," It is the property of John Hood Esq, "Kames"
OS1/5/17/35 LEITHOLM GREEN Leitholm Green John Hood Esq James Dickson Esq M. D. Hunter Esq 022.15 A small cottage, east of, and next to "Leitholm Peel". It was at one time a small farm, the outhouses of which still remain and are in good repair. It is the property of M. D. Hunter Esq Anton's Hill
OS1/5/17/35 MERSINGTON Mersington Colonel Nisbet, owner John Hood, Esq, Kames Mr Johnston, Kennetsideheads 022.15 Large and well laid out farm buildings (their being no farmhouse) there is a thrashing mill, smithy, Hands' houses, with small gardens attached. It is the property of Colonel Nisbet, Lochton, nr Kelso
OS1/5/17/36 LEITHOLM Leitholm Leitholm Leitholm John Hood Esqr Mr D Hunter Esq Colonel Nisbet 022.15 A Small Village on the Turnpike Road, leading from Kelso to Swinton &c. And about 8 Miles from the former. It Consists of a row of houses on each Side of the road, And is Something more than ¼ Mile in length. And Nearly Straight the houses are chiefly Small Cottages, there being only a few exceptions, And all having Small gardens At the Rere, There are two Inns, a few Small Grocers’ Shops. a Post Office, a private School, having An Average attendance of Scholars of both Sexes of about 80: there is a United Presbyterian Church, this is the only place of Worship in the Village, the Ph [Parish] Church being at “Eccles”, with the exception of a few trades people the inhabitants Support themselves, by farm labor – the whole Village is the property of Col [Colonel] Nisbet. The original village of Leitholm Stood at the edge of the Leit.
OS1/5/17/36 [Page] 36 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22-15 Trace 5 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/37 CHAPEL KNOWE Chapel Knowe Statistical Acct of B.shire John Hood Esq Colonel Nisbet Lochton 022.15 A small elevation at the west end of Leitholm Village, on which it is said a Roman Catholic Chapel stood, no vestige of which now remains, but the site is said to be marked by a large ash tree and which still gets the name of "Chapel Tree"; there was a burial ground attached but has long since been cultivated as portions of human remains have frequently been dug up here.
OS1/5/17/37 CHAPEL TREE (Supposed site of Chapel) Chapel Tree Statistical Acct of Berwickshire John Hood Esq Mr James Chambers, Lietholm 022.15 A large ash tree on "Chapel Knowe", and is supposed to be growing on the site of a Roman Catholic Chapel, which stood here, no vestige of which now remains.
OS1/5/17/37 GRAVE YARD (Site of) [Chapel Knowe] (site of 1 grave yard) 022.15
OS1/5/17/38 LEITHOLM MILL (Corn) Leitholm Mill (corn) Leitholm Mill (corn) Leitholm Mill (corn) John Hood Esqr James DicKson Esqr Mr Thompson, Occupier 022.15 A Small Cornmill, on the north Side of “Lambden Burn” And is worKed by the water of the Same, which is Conveyed by a Mill Lead for a Considerable distance for the purpose, there is a Small Kiln, Outhouse And the Miller’s Residence, Attached the Mill is in good worKing order And is the property of James DicKson Esqr “Bughtrig”
OS1/5/17/38 [Page] 38 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22-15 Trace 6 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/39 BIRGHAM HAUGH Birgham Haugh Mr. Stevenson Mr. Dove Robert Moffat Leitholm 028.15 A large tract of good arable and pasture land lying in an elbow of the River Tweed. to the South Side of Birgham Village is has been protected from the innundations of the River by embankments thrown up where necessary. It is now tenanted by Mr. Waddel, who resides in Birgham Village, the Farm House taking the name of Birgham Haugh from the lands The owner is Lord Hume of Hirsel
OS1/5/17/39 [page] 39 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 15 Traces 2.3.56 Collected by William Boyd Corp RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/41 LONGRIG Longrig James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig Coll. [Colonel] Nisbet Lochton. John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge 022.16 A farm situated about a mile from Leitholm village on the country road leading to Swinton, the attahced offices and Thashing mill are in good repair, there is no dwelling house, the adjoining cottages have not been inhabited for some time and appear going to decay. Colonel Nisbet of Lochton. is the proprietor and holds it in his own possession. __
OS1/5/17/41 LEET WATER Leit Water Leit Water Leit Water Leet Water Leet Water Leet Water John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads County Map of Berwickshire Fullerton's Gazetteer New Statistical Account 022.12 ; 022.16 ; 028.03 ; 028.04 A small river rising in the northern part of Whitsome parish, in its S. W. [South West] course it passes through the adjoining parish of Swinton and forms then part of the Eastern boundary of Eccles parish from here it changes its course to S E [South East] until it empties itself into the river Tweed at Coldstream. The Leit produces excellent trout and also pike, its bed consists chiefly of a clayish ground, contains thin layers of gypsum and exposes on its banks the same marly Sandstone as the Tweed. __
OS1/5/17/41 [page] 41 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No. 16 Trace 1 & 2 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/42 Lambden Burn For description see Sheet 22 No 14
OS1/5/17/42 Parish of Eccles Sheet 22 No 16 Trace 4
OS1/5/17/43 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. __
OS1/5/17/43 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. __
OS1/5/17/43 [page] 43 Parish of Eccles Sheet 27 No. 8 Trace 3 & 5 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/44 WYLIE CLEUGH Wylie Cleugh George Moore Alexander Somerville 028.04 A valley extending for a Considerable length on both sides of the Leet Water ___
OS1/5/17/44 [page] 44 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.4 _
OS1/5/17/45 STONEFOLD Stonefold Stonefold Stonefold Alexander Mossman, Stonefold Brae Alexander Young, Stonefold Brae James Purvis, Whitebank 028.01 An old and square=built mansion, with a garden attached, belonging to Mr. Dickson of Belchester. The house and grounds are in bad repair, and at present unoccupied.
OS1/5/17/45 STONEFOLDBRAE Stonefold Brae Stonefold Brae Stonefold Brae Alexander Mossman Alexander Young James Purvis. 028.01 A cottage with a garden, farm offices, and a small arable farm attached, _ the property of Mr. Dickson of Belchester. This place formerly got the name of Lambden Brae, until it came into the hands of the present proprietor
OS1/5/17/45 [page] 45 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.1 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/5/17/47 ORANGE LANE Orange Lane James Logan, Orange Lane James Purvis, Whitebark Robert Robertson, Springwells 028.02 A large and substantial built road-side inn, with farm offices and gardens attached. There is also a row of cottages adjoining the inn, including a smithy and carpenter's shop. Orange Lane is the property of Mr Hunter, of Anton's Hill
OS1/5/17/47 SPRINGWELLS Springwells Robert Robinson James Purvis James Logan 028.02 A square-built farm house, two stories high, with suitable offices, garden, and large arable farm attached. It derives its name from some natural springs in the vicinity, and is the property of Major Purvis of Purvishall
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OS1/5/17/49 ANN'S GROVE Ann's Grove Ann's Grove Ann's Grove David Handyside, Crosshall James Purvis, Whitebank Robert Robison, Springwells 028.02 A small cottage, with a garden attached, occupied by a shepherd in the employ of Mr. Handyside of Crosshall. There stood, on a former period, a farm place on this spot, but the houses are demolished and the lands are included in the farm of Crosshall.
OS1/5/17/49 PITTLESHEUGH Pittlesheugh Pittlesheugh Pittlesheugh Andrew Cumming, Pittlesheugh David Handyside. James Purvis 028.02 A square-built farm house, with suitable offices, a garden, and a small arable farm attached. It is the property of Sir Hugh Hume Campbell, Bart., [Baronet] of Marchmont.
OS1/5/17/49 [page] 49 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.2 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/50 LAPRIC SYKE Lapric Syke Lapric Syke Lapric Syke James Purvis, Whitebank Alexander Purvis, Whitebank Robert Robison, Springwells A small stream which takes its rise near Hume and falls into Lambden Burn near Messington. Its name originated thus:- The day on which the battle of Hardacres Hill was fought it rained heavily, causing some of the blood on the battle field to be washed into this stream, which runs close to the scene of the battle. For two days after this event particles of clotted blood were observed floating down the stream, and from that date it has been generally known as Lapric Syke, from the Scotch word "lapper" to congeal.
OS1/5/17/50 [page] 50 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.2 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/51 WHITEBANK Whitebank Whitebank Whitebank James Purvis, Whitebank Alexander Purvis, Whitebank Robert Robison, Springwells 028.02 Two old cottages, with a garden attached to each, occupied by some farm servants of Springwells. This was an old farm place built in the year 1762, and named in memory of a lady called Blanche, [meaning "white"] a Frenchwoman, the wife of one of the Purvises of Purvishall. It is now attached to the farm of Springwells, and the property of Major Purvis of Purvishall.
OS1/5/17/51 [page] 51 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.2 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/52 CROSSHALL Crosshall Crosshall Crosshall David Handyside, Crosshall James Purvis, Whitebank Robert Robison, Springwells 028.02 A large farm house of modern build, with commodious and well built. offices, a garden, and large arable farm attached. It derives its name from an ancient cross situated a short distance to the south west of the farm house. This farm was formerly called Deadrigs; so called from a desperate battle having at one time taken place on this spot, in which great numbers were slain on both sides. It is the property of the Marquis of Tweedale.
OS1/5/17/52 [page] 52 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.2 Trace 1 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/53 STONERIDGE HAINS Stoneridge Mains Stoneridge Mains Stoneridge Mains John Hood Esqr. Owner M. D. Hunter Esqr James Dickson. Esq. 028.03 A Small farmhouse, having neat, extensive, And well laid out offices, And Small Garden Attached, It is Situated a Short distance Southwest of "Stoneridge". from which it takes its name. It is the property of John Hood Esqr.
OS1/5/17/53 STONERIDGE Stoneridge Stoneridge Stoneridge John Hood Esq. Owner Colonel Nisbet_ M. D. Hunter Esq. 028.03 A very neat, but Small Mansion, pleasantly Situated in the centre of a park which is well dotted with trees, there are outhouses, and a good walled garden, attached. The house has quite a modern appearance, but the lower Story is nevertheless very old. It being erected in the beginning of the 17th Centuary as the date 1631 is Still to be Seen in one of the window Sills __ It is the property of John Hood Esqr.
OS1/5/17/53 [page 53] Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 -3 Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/54 WRANGHAM WELL Wrangham Well Wrangham Well Wrangham Well M. D. Hunter Esqr. Mr Adam Dickson. Leitholm Mr. Johnston. Kennetsideheads 028.03 A good Spring, a Short distance South of Stoneridge, And on the estate of "Anton's Hill", it is in the centre of a Small Plantation, It was built round with Mason-work, and Covered with a Stone, on which is Cut in Italian Capitals, a latin inseroption, "Well Sacred to St. [Saint] Anthony And to Health" _ This was done at the instance of the Grandfather of the present proprietor, who states that it was only a "whim" of the old Gent. as there is no place in the neighbourhood, bearing the name of "St. [Saint] Anthony".
OS1/5/17/54 [page] 54 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28-3 Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/55 BELCHESTER Belchester Belchester Belchester M. D. Hunter Esqr. John Hood Esqr. James Dickson Esqr 028.03 A large, plain, and Commodious Mansion, pleasantly Situated on an eminence, which Commands an extensive prospect of the Surrounding Country _ especially towards the South, the ornamental grounds are Small but well wooded, the greater part of the trees being of large Size: _ there is a good garden, And Suitable offices, the latter detached from the Mansion a short distance to the Southeast, This place takes its Name from an old "Chester" or "Camp" which is Contiguous on the Northwest of the house, It is the property of Alexander George Dickson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/55 [page] 55 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 3- Trace 3 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/56 BELVILLE Belville Belville Belville Mr. John Aitkin, Occupier John Hood Esqr James Dickson Esqr. 028.03 A good farmhouse pleasantly Situated, And having large and well laid out offices, and Small garden attached, It is the property of Alexander George Dickson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/56 CAMP (Remains of) [Belchester] Camp (Remains of) (British) John Hood Esqr James Dickson Esqr M. D. Hunter Esqr. 028.03 The remains of An old "Camp And Consists of a deep fossa of a Semicircular form ( there is no mound thrown up on either Side) the Concavity towards the north, And terminating on the brow of the hill", It is Situated Contiguous, to "Belchester", and it is Said that the latter has received the name from being Situated So near to this "Camp"
OS1/5/17/56 [page] 56 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 3- Trace 6 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/57 LEITHOLM PEEL Leitholm Peel Leitholm Peel Leitholm Peel John Hood Esqr M. D. Hunter Esqr Colonel Nisbet 028.03 The remains of stronghold, to which tradition Says the borderers were Accustomed to drive their Cattle for protection, during invasions _ The remnant Consists of a wall about 31 ft [feet] Long 15 ft [feet] high, and about 4 ft [feet] thick, And form three Sides of a Square, the South Side having been taken away, these are Some very old Ash, and Elm trees growing Contiguous to it __
OS1/5/17/57 PETTY BURN Petty Burn Petty Burn Petty Burn John Hood Esqr M. D. Hunter Esqr Mr Blackie , Stoneridge Mains 022.15 ; 028.02 ; 028.03 A Small Stream between, "Stoneridge" And "Anton's Hill", It bears the name from near the Turnpike Road at "Grange _ Lane". to where it empties itself into the "Lambden Burn", a Short distance west of Leitholm. It is Said to have got this name from its being Such a Small Stream.
OS1/5/17/57 [page] 57 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 3 Trace 1 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/58 ANTONSHILL Anton's Hill Anton's Hill Anton's Hill Antonshill M. D. Hunter Esqr Owner John Hood Eqr Colonel Nisbet Esqr Lockton County Map 028.03 A large, neat, and commodious Mansion, built in the Elizabethan (or pointed Style) of architecture, pleasantly Situated on an eminence, And Commands an extensive prospect towards the South, Southeast, and Southwest, the ornamentalgrounds are extensive. And immediatly about the house well wooded. It is the property, And residence of Matthew Dysart Hunter Esqr.
OS1/5/17/58 [page] 58 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 3 Trace 2 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/59 BANKHEAD BAnkhead BAnkhead BAnkhead John Hood Esqr Owner M. D. Hunter Esqr Mr. Johnston, Kennetsideheads 028.03 A good farmhouse pleasantly Situated on an eminence, and having Suitable , and well laid out offices, Small garden, Hinds' houses, And large Arable farm attached, It is Situated a short distance Southeast of Grange_lane, And is the property of John Hood Esq., "Stoneridge" _
OS1/5/17/59 STOOLFOOTHALL Stoolfoothall Stoolfoothall Stoolfoothall John Hood Esqr M. D. Hunter Esq. Mr Johnstone Esq 028.03 This Name is applied to two inferior Cottages under one roof and on the farm of "Bankhead", and a Short distance north of the farmhouse: the origin of the Name is Said to be the following Viz [Vizually] _ a farm occupant Coming home from work one evening, unexpectedly found a Neighbour man in the house, demanding his business there in his (the husbands) absence, the former replied "that he Came to put a foot in a Stool", from which it was Called "Stoolfoothall"
OS1/5/17/59 [page] 59 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 -3 Trace 4 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/60 MOORS FIELD Moorsfield, Moorsfield Moorsfield Mr D. Hunter Esqr. John Hood Esqr. Mr James Chambers _ 028.03 Two Small Cottages under one roof, And having Small gardens attached they are Situated a short distance Northeast of Bankhead, and is the property of Mr D Hunter Esqr. Anton's Hill, I could not get the derivation of this name
OS1/5/17/60 GRIZELRIG Grizelrig Grizelrig Grizelrig Mr. D. Hunter, Owner John Hood Esqr. James Dickson Esqr. 028.03 A good and neat farm house, pleasantly Situated, and having extensive, and well laid offices, Small garden And Hinds' houses attached It is Situated a short distance South of "Anton's Hill" and is the property of of Mr. D, Hunter Esqr.
OS1/5/17/60 [page] 60 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 3 - Trace 4 & 5 Collected by John McCabe
OS1/5/17/61 LAPRIG BURN Laprig Burn Laprig Burn Laprig Burn Lipprick Burn Mr D. Hunter Esqr. Antonshill James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig. Mr Stevenson. Schoolmaster Eccles John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge. 028.02 ; 028.05 A small insignificant stream, rising in the adjoining parish of Stichell in Roxburghshire flows as a drain through the S.W [South West] part of the parish in a NE [North Easterly] direction, in passing South of Hassington village it becomes of more importance and is from here only known by its name, it continues its course South of Hardacres Hill and joins the Lambden Burn near Stoneridge. __ It is said that the slaughter at the battle of Hardacres, was so great that this stream ran for twenty four hours with blood, and from its being in a congealed or lapperd State it was afterwards called Lapperd Burn which has in course of time become changed to Laprig Burn. Another version for the origin of the name is that a man with the name of Lipprick had been drowned in the stream and in consequence of this it has received its name. _
OS1/5/17/61 [page]61 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 5 Collected by H Sharban
OS1/5/17/62 OVERMAINS Overmains Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr Logan Hassington Mains Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 A small farm with only one solitary dwellinghouse of two stories high and in very middling repair. The small plantation and the orchard belonging to formerly extensive building, which has been taken down, are the only traces of its former condition, for garden, ornamental grounds and every spot which could likely yield a crop has been converted into Arable land. Archibald Smail Esqr. Edinburgh is the proprietor
OS1/5/17/62 COLONEL'S WELL Colonel's Well Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads. Mr Logan Hassington Mains Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 Within the small plantation South of Overmains is a spring, with excellent water, which does not freeze during the severest winter, it is covered with a samll Stone building erected by the late Colonel Broomfield and in consequence of this received its name
OS1/5/17/62 [page] 62 Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 5 Parish of Eccles Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/63 BURNHOUSE Burnhouse Mr Thompson Marchmont Mr Johnston. Kennetsideheads. Mr Rankin, Hassington E. [East] Mains. 028.05 A small thatched cottage with vegetable garden attached, on the banks of the Lam Burn and at the Eastern extremity of Burnhouse Plantation. It is but in middling condition, and is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell Bart. [Baronet] Marchmont.
OS1/5/17/63 WHINNY ENTRY Whinny Entry Mr. Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr. Rankin Hassington E. [East] Mains Mr Oliver Hardacres 028.01; 028.05 A part of the parish road, leading from Kennetsideheads to Lambden farm, which has received this name from the quantity of Whinns growing on each side. __
OS1/5/17/63 [page] 63 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 1 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/64 HASSINGTON EAST MAINS Hassington East Mains Mr Thompson Marchmont Mr Rankin. Hassington E. [East] Mains John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge 028.05 A farm situated in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish, the dwellinghouse and Offices stand a short distance North from the village of Hassington It is occupied by Mr Rankin and is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell Bart. [Baronet] Marchmont.
OS1/5/17/64 CAMP (Remains of) [Hardacres Hill] (Camp) British John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge Mr. Ranken Hassington E. [East] Mains Mr Oliver Hardacres. Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 This camp, which is suppoesed by some to be British, by others of Danish construction, is situated on the West side of Hardacres Hill, and has the form of an ellipse, it is almost obliterated by draining and ploughing, and only faint traces are left of its Eastern portion, however the whole Extent becomes distinctly visible, when under crop, by its luxuriant appearance
OS1/5/17/64 [page] 64 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 2 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/65 THE KAIMS The Kames The Kames The Kames The Kaims Kaims Kaims Kaims John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Chalmers Caledonia David Milne Home Esqr. New Statistical Account 028.05 ; 028.09 This name, the Scottish term for "the Combs" applies to a long ridge consisting chiefly of waterworn stones, raised several feet above the Surface, and passing through the S W [South West] part of the parish in a N N W [North North West] direction. It is evidently of no artificial construction for it varies continually in its elevation and breadth and sometimes disappears underground for several hundred yards. It is supposed that an aqueous current, setting in from the North has at one time connected the German Ocean with the Irish Sea, and deposited in its course, the coarse gravel consisting of Graywacke and sometimes a very fine sand forming excellent Sandpits as is found in the field South of Hardacres. Similar and very distinct ridges have also been observed towards the North in the part of Greenlaw and others, and a continuation of it is also traceable towards the South in the adjoining County of Roxburgh. The whole feature offers a very interesting investigation for a Geologist. See the Name Sheet of Greenlaw Parish for some interesting correspondence sent to the Schoolmaster of the parish
OS1/5/17/65 [page] 65 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 3 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/66 KENNETSIDEHEADS Kennetsideheads Mr Thompson Marchmont Mr Johnston Occupant Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 An extensive farm, situated in the S. [South] W. [West] part of the parish and near the County boundary the attached dwellinghouse and Offices are in very good repair. It has been tenanted for a number of years by Mr Johnston and is the property of Sir Hugh Campbell Bart. [Baronet] Marchmont
OS1/5/17/66 HASSINGTON Hassington Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr. Logan Hassington Mains Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 A small and scattered village about two miles West from Eccles. The greater part of its inhabitants are employed in the Smithy, Joiner shop, or on the neighbouring farms of Loanknowe and Hassington East Mains. Several of its houses are not inhabited and appearently going to decay. The Eastern part of this village is the property of Archibald Smail Esqr. Edinburgh, the remainder belongs to the heirs of the late Colonel S. Bromfield. __
OS1/5/17/66 [page] 66 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 4 & 5 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/67 HARDACRES HILL Hardacres Hill John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig Mr. Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.05 A prominent and cultivated elevation of an elliptical form and very regular appearance, in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish extending from N E [North East] to S W. [South West] There is a tradition that a battle between the English and Scots was fought on the Western part of the Hill, which seems to be confirmed , some broken swords or similar weapons have been found here. _ It appears that Colonel Fenwick , whose attack on Hume Castle took place in 1650 took up his position with his army here or in its immediate vicinity as several Canonballs of Cast Iron varying from 4 to 16 pounds weight have been found on the hill and in the adjoining fields. __ The remains of a British Camp are Situated on its West Side __
OS1/5/17/67 [page] 67 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 2 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/68 HARDACRES Hardacres. John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge Mr. Oliver. Hardacres Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles. 028.05 A farm in excellent order situated about a mile towards the N. [North] W. [West] of the village of Eccles. The attached dwellinghouse stands on the Eastern part of Hardacres Hill and commands a beautiful view of the surrounding Country & the Cheviots, the adjoining offices are of recent Erection and provided with a steam thashing mill It is occupied by Mr. Oliver and is the property of John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge
OS1/5/17/68 LOANKNOWE Loanknowe. John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge Mr Ranken, Hassington E [East] Mains Mr Stevenson. Schoolmaster Eccles. 028.05 A farm in very good condition the attached dwellinghouse and Offices are situated about a mile and a half from Eccles on the parish road leading from this village to Hassington. It is the property of Archibald Smail Esqr. Edinburgh.
OS1/5/17/68 [page] 68 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 3 Collected by H. Sharban.
OS1/5/17/69 ECCLES [village] Eccles Village of) Eccles Village of) Eccles Village of) Mr Greig, Mr Stevenson, Teacher Mr Watson, Parish Minister 028.06 A Small Hamlet or Village consisting of a row of thatched Cottages of one Story high, and situated on the North Side of the road leading from Kelso to Berwick, It Contains a Small Grocers Shop, a Tailors Smiths and Carpenters Shop, Also Small Public house or Beer Shop. The Parish Church & School a Free Church It is the property of Mr Greig, Eccles St. [Street]
OS1/5/17/69 ECCLES HOUSE Eccles House Eccles House Eccles House Mr Greig, Occupant Mr Stevenson Mr Hood, Kames 028.06 A large dwelling or Mansion very irregularly built pertains to no particular style of Architecture It pleasantly situated with a neat park fronting the house And large gardens and Orchards near to. There are also Commodious Stables, and a Bowling green. Conveniently Situated near to the house It is occupied by the proprietor Greig Esqr.
OS1/5/17/69 [page] 69 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 6 Trace 5 Collected by John W Rodgers
OS1/5/17/70 ST MARY'S CONVENT (Remains of) Nunnery (Remains of) St. Mary's Convent (Remains of) Mr Greig Mr Hood, Kames Mr Stevenson, Dedicatory Name Chalmers Caledonia New Statistical Account Redpaths Border History 028.06 [Situation] On Sheet 28.6 Eccles was anciently the seat of the Bernardine or Cistercian At what period the first foundation of this nunnery was laid , an account can be derived from history. According to Hoveden and the Melrose Chronicle It was founded a second time in 1151 or according to Cowpar in 1155 by Cospatrick, Earl of March and was Consecrated to the Virgin Mary. The abbreviation of the Late Pharaonic annexed to Howden says that this nunnery was established by the Countess of March. In 1296 during the Interregum In Scotland Adelade Frazer parish of Eccles obtained a letter of restitution in consequence of the fealty sworn to Edward by the Scots. In 1333 Edward III after taking Berwick received the foald of the Courant of Eccles, And of the other Authorities in the adjacent County The Courant of Eccles was visited 13th Novr [November] 1523 by the Duke of Albany. When retreating from Mark Castle he stayed till Midnight then Marched to Lauder, The remains of Eccles Nunnery Now consists of two Cells, once parts of and old Plan, leading from the the Cells to the upper portions of the building.--
OS1/5/17/70 [page] 70 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No 6 Trace 5
OS1/5/17/71 COTCHET RIDGE Cotchet Ridge Cotchet Ridge Cotchet Ridge Mr. Stevenson Mr. George Allan New Statistical Account of Berwickshire 028.06 [Situation] On Sheet 28.6 A slightly elevated ridge of land on the farm of Crosshall, about a mile north of the village of Eccles; it is good arable land, and the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale.
OS1/5/17/71 ECCLES HILL Eccles Hill New Statistical Acct. [Account] Mr. Stevenson. Schoolmaster Mr. Allan, Steward. Mr. David Handyside Crosshall 028.06 [Situation] On Sheet 28.6 A hill about half a mile West of the Village of Eccles, on the farm of Eccles Mains - It is under Cultivation & the property of G. Greig Esq. Eccles House
OS1/5/17/71 [page] 71 Parish of Eccles Described by Sapper Montgomery R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/5/17/73 ECCLES MAINS Eccles Mains Mr Hood, Kames Mr Stevenson, Teacher Mr Greig, Proprietor 028.06 A small farmhouse, two stories and in tolerable repair. there is a small garden in front of the dwelling Attached are also very extensive offices. and a large arable farm, tenanted by Mr Dove.
OS1/5/17/73 ECCLES QUARRY (Sandstone) Eccles Quarry (Sandstone) John Hood. Esqr. Kames Mr Stevenson, Mr Greig. Proprietor 028.06 A very large sandstone Quarry. on the farm of Eccles Mains. The stone is of very good quality, It is the propery Greig Esqr. Eccles House
OS1/5/17/73 [page] 73 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No 6 Trace 5 Collected by John W. Rodgers
OS1/5/17/74 CHURCH Church (Parish) Mr Greig Mr Watson. Minister Mr Stevenson. Teacher, 028.06 A large rectangular Building About three storeiys high. With a Clock Tower at the east end, It is capable of Accommodating about 1000 persons, Average Attendance About 400 or 500.
OS1/5/17/74 CROSS [Crosshall] Cross (Old English) Cross (Old English) Cross (Old English) Mr Hood, Kames Mr Greig, Eccles House Mr Watson Minister Eccles 028.06 An old stone. situated on the road side opposite to the frarm laborers Cottages on the farm of "Crosshall". It has puzzled all Antiquarians. Rogers. Robertson. Grosse and others the person to whom it has been raised was a crusader from the effigy with crossed feet. and a knight from the Grey hound below them. There was a battle fought. which gave name to the former steading which stood at the farm near the well on the Eccles road._ The tradition is that it is to one of the Lords De Soules in 1333. Warden of the Middle Marches, and it is inhalt [??] as the Arms, three cheverons are on the stone. Which were the bearings of this Family.
OS1/5/17/74 [page] 74 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No 6 Trace 5 and 6
OS1/5/17/75 SCHOOL (Parish) [Eccles] School (Parish) Mr Stevenson. Teacher Revd. [Reverend] Mr Watson. (Minister Parish) John Hood Esqr. Kames 028.06 A newly erected building one Storey high. containing a school capable of accommodating about 150 Scholars. The average attendance is about 104, The usual branches of an English educaion are taught, with Latin and Greek, The School Masters Salary is Maximum, with school fees, dwelling house and garden,
OS1/5/17/75 MANSE Manse (Parish) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Watson Mr Stevenson John Hood Esqr. Kames 028.06 A commodious dwelling house two storeys high. with gardens stables. And a Glebe containing about 20 Acres, It is the legal residence of the Parish Minister.
OS1/5/17/75 [page] 75 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No 6 Trace 5 Collected by John W. Rodgers
OS1/5/17/76 FREE CHURCH [Eccles] Free Church Mr Stevenson Mr. Greig, Eccles House John Hood Esqr. 028.06 A plain and newly erected building at the East end of the Village of Eccles. It is capable of accommodating about three hundred persons. It was built and is supported by voluntary contributions
OS1/5/17/76 FREE CHURCH MANSE Manse (Free) Mr Stevenson. Mr Greig. Mr Hood. 028.06 A plainly built but commodious dwelling house. two stories high with a neat garden in the front and rear. It is the property of the Free Church Congregation of Eccles. and is occupied by their Minister
OS1/5/17/76 [page] 76 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 6 Trace 5 Collected by John W. Rodgers
OS1/5/17/77 BRAE DUNSTAN Brae Dunstan Mr. Stevenson Mr. Dove Mr. 028.06 A slight rising ground about 1/2 a mile in a Siuth easterly direction from Eccles Village a parish road runs over this knoll and a deep Cutting has been made to bring the Road nearer to a level __
OS1/5/17/77 [page] 77 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 6 Trace 6 Collected by William Boyd Corpl. [Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/5/17/79 CROWN GORSE Crown Gorse Mr. William Stevenson Mr. Paterson John Dove 028.07 A game Cover and preserve, of young Fir trees and Furze, it is Situated in the angle of a Strip of wood running from Ferneyrig Cottage in and easterly and forming the parish Boundaryin a Southerly direction, it is the property of Sir John Marjoribanks and was at one time Called the Lady's dowery.____
OS1/5/17/79 [page] 79 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 7 Trace 7 Collected by William Boyd Corpl. [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/80 COCKED HAT COVER Cocked Hat Cover Mr. William Paterson Mr. Stevenson Mr. John Hislop Gardener 028.07 A Small triangular Shaped enclosure on the north side of the turnpike road leading from Greenlaw to to Coldstream and about 4 miles from the latter place it is Composed of very thick furze with scattered For Trees, and is well known as a "meet" for the Foxhounds during the hunting -- The owner is Sir John Marjoribanks of Lees
OS1/5/17/80 [page] 80 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 7 Trace 3
OS1/5/17/81 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.
OS1/5/17/81 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.
OS1/5/17/81 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.
OS1/5/17/81 [page] 81 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28.7 Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/81 Fernyrig - when one checks the New Statistical Account we see the word spelled "Fairnyrigg"
OS1/5/17/82 SUNNYSIDE Sunnyside Sunnyside Sunnyside Thomas Firkes, Sunnyside George Henderson Whitrig John Sanderson, Funeyrig 028.07 A small farm house with suitable offices, a garden, and small arable farm attached. It is the property of Mr. Hunter of Anton's Hill.
OS1/5/17/82 THE HORSE BOG The Horse Bog The Horse Bog The Horse Bog John Sanderson Thomas Firkes George Henderson 028.07 ; 028.08 A large plantation of mixed wood on the Lees estate. It was formerly a marsh, and still retains the name it had when in that state.
OS1/5/17/82 [page] 82 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28. 7 Described by R. Wighton C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/5/17/83 LITHTILLUM LOCH Loch Tillum Loch Tillum Loch Tillum Lithtillum Loch Lithtillum Loch Lithtillum Loch Mr. William Paterson Gamekeeper Mr. Stevenson Teacher Mr. John Dove Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Goldie Coldstream. Mr. Allison Par: [Parish] School Coldstream Mr Robert Hislop Castlelaw 028.08 A small Loch common to the Parishes of Coldstream and Eccles it lies on the East Side of Horse Bog plantation. and on the North Side of Lithtillum Wood. it is of a marshy nature Surrounded by high reeds, and is the resort of aquatic Birds the proprietor is Lord Hume Hirsel
OS1/5/17/83 LITHTILLUM WOOD Tillum Wood Lithtillum Wood Lithtillum Wood Mr William Paterson Mr Stevenson Mr Dove Revd. [Reverend] Mr Goldie Coldstream Mr Allison Par: [Parish] School Coldstream Mr Robert Hislop Castlelaw 028.08 ; 028.12 A considerable wood lying in the South East part of the Parish of Eccles the property of Lord Hume it joins the Horse Bog plantation at its South east Corner and is separated from Mayfield Wood by the Road leading to Coldstream, it is thinly wooded and Marshy at its North and West Sides and it is intersected by Shooting paths for the Convenience of following the Game.
OS1/5/17/83 [page] 83 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 8 Trace 4 Collected by William Boyd R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/84 WALLACE'S CROOK Wallace's Crook Mr. William Paterson Mr. Stevenson John Hislpo Gardener 028.08 This name is well known, and applied to the bend of a Small Brook, that forms the parish Boundary between Coldstream, and Eccles Tradition asserts that the Scottish Patriot Sir William Wallace passed a night hidden beside the Stream, from which circumstances it is supposed to have derived the name
OS1/5/17/84 CROOKS LOCH Crooks Loch Mr. Cockburn Mr. Robert Mauchlen Mr. Robert Henderson. 028.08 ; 028.12 A small pond intersected by the parish boundary between Coldstream and Eccles and situated on the farm of "Crooks" from which the name is derived. __
OS1/5/17/84 [page] 84 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28. No. 8 Trace 5
OS1/5/17/85 BELMOUNT Belmount Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr. Logan Hassington Mains Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.09 A farm in good condition and with Offices attached, situated in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish on the road leading from Hassington Mains to Stitchill and near the County Boundary. It has received this name from it being situated on an elevation It is the property of Mrs Eliza Broomfield._____
OS1/5/17/85 MOORLAW COTTAGES Moorlaw Cottages Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads. Mr Logan Hassington Mains Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles. 028.09 A small row of Cottages, West of Hassington Mains and Occupied by some of the labourers employed on this farm, they are erected at the Extremity of a field from which they have derived the name. __
OS1/5/17/85 HASSINGTON MAINS Hassington Mains Mr. Logan. Occupant. Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster, Eccles. 028.09 An extensive farm in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish. The dwellinghouse about half a mile distant from the County Boundary and the attached Outhouses are in good repair. It is furnished with a Steam Thashing mill and belongs to the heirs of the late Colonel Broomfield. __
OS1/5/17/85 [page] 85 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 9 Trace 1 & 2 & 4 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/86 MILLINGTON LODGE Millington Lodge (in Ruins) Mr Logan . Hassington Mains Mr. Johnston Kennetside heads. Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.09 A small house surrounded by a clump of trees, situated a short distance North of Hassington Mains in the Centre of a field. It was the residence of the late Colonel S Broomfield, is fast falling into ruins and at present totally unfit for a dwelling.
OS1/5/17/86 BLUE HOUSES Blue Houses. Mr Logan Hassington Mains Mr Johnston Kennetside heads Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster. Eccles. 028.09 This name applies to two small cottages under one roof, which, it are said have been the first slated, in the County of Berwick, they are occupied by some of the labourers employed on Hassington Mains and belong to this farm.
OS1/5/17/86 HARLAW Harlaw Mr. Logan. Hassington Mains Mr Johnston Kennetsideheads Mr Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles 028.09 A small farm situated in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish near the County Boundary, the attached dwellinghouse and Offices which are in good repair are situated on an elevation from which it has received its name. It is the property of Mrs Agnes Purves Dunse
OS1/5/17/86 [page] 86 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 9 Trace 2 & 3 Collected by H. Sharban
OS1/5/17/87 BARTLE HILL Bartle Hill Bartle Hill Bartle Hill Mr. Thomas Penny Bartlehill Mr. Stevenson Eccles New Statistical Acct. [Account] of B. Shire [Berwickshire] 028.10 A hill about a mile south-east ot the village of Eccles, which commands a good view of the surrounding country; there is a farm house, with offices etc. [etcetera] built on the top of the hill, which is good arable land, and the property of Sir H. Campbell, Bart. [Baronet] of Marchmont
OS1/5/17/87 WORMER LAW Wormer Law Mr. William Hume Wormerlaw Mr. Thomas Penny. Bartlehill Mr. Stevenson, Eccles 028.10 A hill on the N. [North] side of the road from Kelson to Berwick & on the farm of Wormerlaw it is in a high state of Cultivation & is the property of the Marquis of Tweedale ___________
OS1/5/17/87 [page] 87 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 10 Trace 3 Descrobed by Sapper Montgomery R E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/5/17/89 WORMERLAW Wormerlaw Wormerlaw Wormerlaw Mr. William Hume, Occupier Mr. Thomas Penny, Bartlehill Mr. Stephenson Eccles 028.10 A good farmhouse, pleasantly Situated on an elevated ridge, about a mile Southwest of the Vaillage of Eccles; the outhouses, are well arranged And in good repair, there is a Small garden, And Tiends' houses attached, It is the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale.
OS1/5/17/89 ECCLES SHIELS Eccles - Shiels Eccles - Shiels Eccles - Shiels Mr. Stephenson _ Eccles Mr. Thomas Penny Eccles Mr. John Dove Eccles 028.10 Two Small Cottages, under one roof, And thatched, And having a Small garden attached; this was at one time a Seperate farm, but now forms a part of the farm of "Bartlehill", It is the property of Sir H. P. Campbell "Marchmont"
OS1/5/17/89 KINGSRIG Kingsrig Kingsrig Kingsrig Estate Map Mr. Thomas Penny Mr. Stephenson 028.10 Two Small Cottages under one roof, and haing Small garden attached, It was at one time a Seperate farm, but now forms a part of the farm "Bartlehill" the outhouses Still remain, and are in good repair, And Comprises a Small thrashing Mill which is propelled by water - It is the property of Sir H. P. Campbell -
OS1/5/17/89 [page] 89 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 10 Trace 1 & 2 Collected by John M,, Cabe
OS1/5/17/90 BARTLEHILL Bartlehill Bartlehill Bartlehill Valuation & Cess Roll Mr. Thomas Penny, Occupier Mr. John Dove, 028.10 A Neat And Substantial dwelling, pleasantly Situated on an eminence, which commands An extensive view of the Surrounding County, the outhouses are extensive, well laid out, and in good repair And having Thrashing Machine etc. [etcetera] It is the property of Sir H. P. Campbell __ __ Occupied by Mr Thomas Penny __
OS1/5/17/90 [page] 90 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 10 - Trace 3 Collected by John M' Cabe
OS1/5/17/91 GREENLEES Greenlees Greenlees Greenlees Mr. Robert Hoy Greenlees Mr. Andrew Waddel Birghamhaugh Mr. John Matthew Blinkbonny 028.11 A small dwelling house, one story high, with offices, a garden, and about seventeen acres of arable land attached, it is the property of Mr. Johnston of Dumfries, and tenanted by Robert Hoy.
OS1/5/17/91 BINGHAMHAUGH Birghamhaugh Birghamhaugh Birghamhaugh 028.11 A dwelling house one story high, with suitable offices, and an arable farm attached; it is situated at the east end of the village of Birgham, and is the property of Lord Home of Hirsel.
OS1/5/17/91 [page] 91 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No 11 Trace 6 Described by Sapper Montgomery R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/5/17/93 ECCLES NEWTOWN Eccles Newtown Eccles Newtown Eccles Newtown Mr John Dove, Occupier Mr Thomas Penny, Bartlshill Mr John Stevenson, Eccles 028.11 A Neat And Substantial dwelling, pleasantly Situated, And Commanding An extensive prospect: the out-offices Are very extensive, And well arranged, there is a Small walled garden, Tiends' houses, And a very large arable farm attached. It is the property of Sir J Marjoribanks
OS1/5/17/93 BISHOP'S BOG Bishop's Bog Bishop's Bog Bishop's Bog Mr John Dove Mr John Stevenson Mr William Paterson (Gamekeeper) 028.11 A large enclosure, a Short distance Northwest of Fairneyrig, part of which is Marsh And a part planted, with Mixed Wood, there are Several Shooting paths through it, there is a great quantity of Game in it as it is Strictly preserved. This place was at one time Called "Fairneyrig Loch: It is the property of Sir John Marjoribanks --
OS1/5/17/93 FERNYRIG Fairneyrig Fairneyrig Fairneyrig Fernyrig Fernyrig Fernyrig Register of Births & Deaths 1729 Thomas Penny John Stevenson New Statistical Account Robert Swan Esq. Writer Mr. Hunter -Mr Swan's Clerk - 028.07 ; 028.11 Two Small Cottages under one roof one Story high. And having Small garden attached, this was at one time A Separate farm, And part of the outoffices Still remain. but now forms a portion of the farm of Eccles Newtown
OS1/5/17/93 [page] 93 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 11 Trace 1 & 2 Collected by John M ..Cabe As this refers to a Wood or Plantation it is written in that Character __ W. P.
OS1/5/17/94 BIRGHAM WOOD Birgham Wood Birgham Wood Birgham Wood Mr. William Paterson Mr. John Stevenson Mr. Thomas Penny 028.11 A large plantation of fir trees, with the exception of a Narrow Strip along the west Side that has been cut down, and recently planted with mixed Wood, there is a Small Space Near the Centre thickly Covered with Gorse, the plantation is well intersected with hunting drives, It is the property of Lord Home
OS1/5/17/94 CLOVERHALL Cloverhall Cloverhall Cloverhall A. Halliburton Esqr. Birgham Mr Thomas Penny Mr John Stevenson 028.11 A Small farmhouse with garden and offices attached And Situated on the Side of the road at Birgham Wood. the farm Contains only a few acres. It is the Property of Lord Home
OS1/5/17/94 [page] 94 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 -11 Trace 3 Collected by John M. Cabe
OS1/5/17/95 CHAPEL (Site of) [Birgham] Chapel (Supposed Site of) Mr. John Stevenson Mr. William Chrichton Mr. Thomas Penny 028.11 This is the Supposed Site of a Roman Catholic Chapel, It is pointed out in the North Side of the Grave yard, in Birgham, but there Can Scarcely be any doubt as to its position, as the foundation Stones of the building have been frequently dug up here when excavating for graves. And a slight hollow Still remains in what would appear to have been the interior of the building __
OS1/5/17/95 [page] 95 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 -11 Trace 6 Collected by John M. Cabe
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OS1/5/17/97 SAINFOIN St. [Saint] Foin St. [Saint] Foin St. [Saint] Foin Sain Foin Sain Foin or Saintfoin Register of Births & Deaths 1756 Mr. John Stevenson James Dickson Esqr. Mr. William Chrichton Postmaster Birgham A Sort of herb, trefoil 028.11 An old farmhouse one Story high And occupied by farm laborers. & having Small offices, And garden attached. It was at one time a separate holding, but now formsa part of the farm of Long Birgham It is the property of Thomas Fair Robertson _ "Greenlaw" I could not get the derivation of this name
OS1/5/17/97 SCHOOL [Birgham] School School School Mr. Weatherson, Schoolmaster Mr. John Stevenson Mr. Thomas Penney 028.11 A Neat Schoolroom Situated at the Northwest of the Village of "Birgham" and having attached A Small garden, And the Teachers residence, It was erected by Lord Home & others, who pay the Schoolmaster, a yearly Salary of about £15 [fifteen pounds] exclusive of the School fees, and free house & garden _ It is a Mixed School. And the pupils are taught reading. Writing. Arithmetic etc. etc. [etcetera etcetera]
OS1/5/17/97 [page] 97 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 -11 Trace 4 & 5 Collected by John M. Cabe
OS1/5/17/98 BLINKBONNY Blinkbonny Blinkbonny Blinkbonny A.Halliburton Esqr. Mr John Stevenson Mr Thomas Penny 028.11 A Small farmhouse, one Story high, with Small out-houses in the Same range with the dwelling house there Are only a few Acres of land Attached. It is the property of Mr. Wilson Coldstream
OS1/5/17/98 POST OFFICE [Birgham] Post office Post office Post office Mr. William Chrichton, Postmaster Mr. John Stevenson A. Halliburton 028.11 This is a Grocer's Shop, and the business of the Post office is transacted at the Same Counter etc. [etcetera] there are two dispatches in the day one in the forenoon, the other in the evening Letters etc. [etcetera], are brought to, and from here, by the Mail which proceeds between Kelso & Coldstream __
OS1/5/17/98 [page] 98 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 11 Trace 5 Collected by John M. Cabe
OS1/5/17/99 BIRGHAM Birgham Birgham Birgham Mr. John Stevenson, Eccles Mr. Thomas Penny A, Halliburton Esqr., Birgham 028.11 A Small irregularly built Village Situated on the Turnpike road leading from "Kelso. to Coldstream". And 5 miles from the former: the houses are chiefly Situated on the North Side of the road, And are of an inferior description, all of which have Small gardens attached; there are in it two Public houses, a School, a Post office, but No place of Worship, the Parish Church being at Eccles: there was at one time a Small chapel here with a Grave yard attached, the latter of which Still remain, And is used as a place of sepulture. Birgham is celebrated as having been the place where Several important affairs, were transacted, In 1188, the Embassadors of Henry II of England Met William the Lion of Scotland here to arrange Some Matters Connected with the Holy Wars, On the 17th March 1290 the Community of Scotland Met here, And expressed their approbation of the intended Marriage of Edward I of England , with Margaret of Scotland upon condition of Edward's giving Security for certain Matters relating to the State of this Country. Thias place was originall Called "Brigham", from a bridge that is supposed to have joined the two Countries here ___
OS1/5/17/99 [page] 99 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 11 Trace 6 Collected by John M.Cabe
OS1/5/17/100 [page] 100 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 - 11 Trace 6 Collected by John M. Cabe
OS1/5/17/100 Descriptions to be found on next page.
OS1/5/17/101 HAIGSFIELD Haigsfield Haigsfield Haigsfield John Hood Esqr Mr Laidler. Tenant Co. [County] Map 028.12 A Commodious dwelling house two stories high and in good repair: with a neat garden in front. And a cowhouse and stable at a convenient distance It is tenanted by Mr Laidler And is the property of Lord Hume Hirsel
OS1/5/17/101 HOMEBANK Homebank Homebank Homebank John Hood Esq Mr. Laidler, Occupant Mr Chambers, Leitholm 028.12 Consists of a row of Cottages And a range of extensive farm Offices, all are in good repair: And are tenanted by Mr. Laidler of Haigsfield, It is the property of Lord Hume Hirsel.
OS1/5/17/101 AYTON HALL Ayton Hall Ayton Hall Ayton Hall A.Halliburton Esqr. Mr John Stevenson Mr Thomas Penny 028.11 An old Mansion- house, Situated in the east end of the Village of Birgham, It is two Stories high And having an east and wist wing projecting Southwards. And between which is the Main entrance, but the whole fabric altho tenanted, is in a ruinous State, there are Small gardens, And Small field attached, And near the house there are some fine old trees, It is the property of Lord Home “Hirsel”,
OS1/5/17/101 LAUREL COTTAGE Laurel Cottage Laurel Cottage Laurel Cottage A.Halliburton Esqr. Mr John Stevenson Mr John Dove 028.11 A Neat house two Stories high, having outhouses, and a Small portion of land attached. part of which is in pasture, the remainder a gardin & It is the property & residence of A. Halliburton Esqr.
OS1/5/17/101 [page] 101 Parish of EcclesSheet 28 No. 12. Trace 1 & 4 Collected by John N Rodgers
OS1/5/17/101 I have included the entires for Laurel Cottage and Ayton Hall which appear on the previous page with no entry boxes. This can be sorted out by someone who has more technical knowledge than me.
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OS1/5/17/103 MAYFIELD WOOD Mayfield Wood Mr. William Paterson Mr. Stevenson Dove 028.08 ; 028.12 A large and well Stocked game preserve, the property of Lord Hume of Hirsel, it is Separated by the road from Fillum Wood. and thinly planted with mixed Trees
OS1/5/17/103 [page] 103 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 12 Traces 1 & 2 Collected by William Boyd Corpl RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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OS1/5/17/105 SNIPE Snipe Snipe Snipe William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.12 The Name applies to a Salmon Cast on the North Side of the Tweed. Proprietor Lords Home and Ossulston. __
OS1/5/17/105 [page] 105 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. 12 Collected & described by John Callanan LCorpl. [Lance Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/106 WHITE ADDY White Addy White Addy White Addy William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.12 A Salmon Cast on the North Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/106 SHAW'S MERE Shaw's Mere Shaw's Mere Shaw's Mere William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.12 A portion of the North Side of the Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/106 ROUND KNOWE Round Knowe Round Knowe Round Knowe William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.12 A Salmon Cast on the North Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/106 [page] 106 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number ] 12 Collected & described by John Callanan Lce. Corp. [Lance Corporal]
OS1/5/17/107 LIKY Liky Liky Liky William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast on the North Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/107 THREE BRETHREN Three Brethren Three Brethren Three Brethren William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast in the River Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/107 NETHER STREAM Nether Stream Nether Stream Nether Stream William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A rapid Stream in the River Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/107 [page] 107 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Collected and described by John Callanan LceCorpl. [Lance Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/108 LITTLE STREAM Little Stream Little Stream Little Stream William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.16 A Current on the North Side of the Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/108 LONG CRAIG Long Craig Long Craig Long Craig William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.16 A Salmon Cast on the South Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/108 BELL STONES Bell Stones Bell Stones Bell Stones William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.16 A Salmon Cast on the South Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/108 [page] 108 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 16 Collected & described by John Callanan LanCorp. [Lance Corporal] R. E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/109 BIRGHAM DUB Birgham Dub Birgham Dub Birgham Dub William Scott. Birgham James Scott. Wark Thomas Scott Wark 028.15 This Name applies to a Considerable portion of the North Side of the River Tweed, used as a Cast in angling for Salmon. Proprietors Lord Home and the Duke of Roxburgh. _
OS1/5/17/109 FOLL STREAM Foll Stream Foll Stream Foll Stream William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A rapid Current verging on the North Side of the Tweed and used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and the Duke of Roxburgh. _
OS1/5/17/109 WHEEL Wheel Wheel Wheel William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 The Name applies to a Whirlpool on the South Side of the Tweed, used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr. _
OS1/5/17/109 [page] 109 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Collected and described by John Callanan L. Corpl [Lance Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/110 CUDDIES HOLE Cuddys Hole Cuddys Hole Cuddys Hole William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast on the South Side of the River Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/110 SHIP END Ship End Ship End Ship End William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A portion of the South Side of the Tweed used as a Salmon Cast_ the name is derived from a breakwater faced with wood, and said to resemble the stern of a Ship _ Proprietors Lord Home, and John Hodgson Esqr. _
OS1/5/17/110 UNDER SHIP END Under Ship End Under Ship End Under Ship End William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast on the South Side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/110 [page] 110 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Collected and described by John Callanan L.Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] Cuddie -- Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
OS1/5/17/111 FLUMEY Flumey Flumey Flumey William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A portion of the S. [South] East side of the River Tweed used in angling for Salmon. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/111 KIRK END Kirk End Kirk End Kirk End William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Considerable portion of the S. [South] East Side of the Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. The Name is derived from a Church being adjacent on the English side of the River. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/111 KITCHEN CRAIGS Kitchen Craigs Kitchen Craigs Kitchen Craigs William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast Situated on the S. [South] East side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/111 [page] 111 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Collected and described by John Callanan L.Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/112 BLOODY BREEKS Bloody Breeks Bloody Breeks Bloody Breeks William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast in the River Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr. __
OS1/5/17/112 CALDRON POOL Caldron Pool Caldron Pool Caldron Pool William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Salmon Cast on the N. [North] West side of the Tweed. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/112 THREE STONES Three Stones Three Stones Three Stones William Scott James Scott Thomas Scott 028.15 A Small portion of the North Side of the Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors Lord Home and John Hodgson Esqr.
OS1/5/17/112 [page] 112 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Collected & described by John Callanan LanCorpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/17/113 LOCHTON Lochton Lochton Lochton R. Nesbit Esqr. Proprietor John Hood Esqr. Kames Mr Chambes, [Chambers] Leitholm 028.14 ; 028.15 A commodious dwelling house two stories high. and in good repair. with a neat garden in front. Conveniently situated near to the house are very extensive farm offices. The farm is extensive and is occupied by the proprietor
OS1/5/17/113 SPRINGHILL Springhill Springhill Springhill John Hood Esqr. Mr. Chambers, Leitholm Mr Scott, Birgham 028.15 A plainly built Mansion house three storeys high, pleasently situated on the North bank of the River Tweed. And is surround with shrubberies and a small Ornamental Park. There are Conveniently situated near to the house A large garden and suitable Offices It is tenanted by Mr. Hunter and is the Property of Lord Home Hirsel
OS1/5/17/113 [page] 113 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Trace 1 & 2 Collected by John W. Rodgers
OS1/5/17/114 LONG BIRGHAM Long Birgham Mr. Dunn Tennant Mr. Weddel Farmer Mr. Robert Moffat 028.15 A commodious farmhouse two storeys high and in good repair, with a small garden in front. and a range of extensive Offices attached. The farm is large And is tenanted by Mr. Dunn. And is the property of Lord Home
OS1/5/17/114 [page] 114 Parish of Eccles Sheet 28 No. [Number] 15 Trace 2 Collected by John W. Rodgers A Barnaby Cap. [Captain] RE [Royal Engineers] 30 April 1858
OS1/5/17/115 Co [County] Berwick Name Sheets of the PARISH of ECCLES
OS1/5/17/116 [page] 116 Index to Eccles Parish Names -- Pages -- Ann's Grave -- 49 Antonshall -- 58 Ayton Hall -- 101 Bankhead -- 59 Bartle Hill -- 87 Bartlehill -- 90 Belchestone -- 55 Belville -- 56 Bell Stones -- 108 Belmount -- 85 Birgham -- 99 Birgham Dub -- 109 Birgham Haugh -- 39 Birghamhaugh -- 91 Birgham Wood -- 94 Bishop's Bog -- 93 Bite about -- 19 Blinkbonny -- 98 Black House Inn -- 31 Bloody Breeks -- 112 Blur Houses -- 86 Bowmakers Hill -- 17 Brae Dunstan -- 77 Burnhouse -- 63 Burnhouse Plantation -- 43 Bughtrig -- 34 Caldron Pool-- 112 Camp (Remains of ) -- 56 Camp (Remains of )-- 64 Chapel ( site of )-- 95 Chapel Knowe -- 37 Chapel Tree (supposed site of Chapel ) -- 37 Church -- 74 Cloverhall -- 94 Cocked Hat Cover -- 80 Colonels Well -- 62 Catchet Ridge -- 71 Crosshall -- 52 Cross -- 30 Crooks Loch -- 106 Crown Gorse -- 97 Cuddies Hole -- 75
OS1/5/17/117 [page] 117 -- IndexContinued Names -- Pages Earnslaw -- 21 Eccles (Parish) -- 1 Eccles (Village) -- 69 Eccles Hill -- 71 Eccles House -- 69 Eccles Mains -- 73 Eccles Newtown -- 93 Eccles Shiels -- 89 Eccles Toft -- 30 Eccles Quarry (Sandstone) -- 73 Fernyrig -- 93 Fernyrig Cottages -- 81 Flumey -- 111 Free Church -- 76 F. C. [Free Church] Manse -- 76 Graden Hill -- 32 Green Lane -- 13 Greenlees -- 91 Grizelrig -- 60 Haigsfield -- 101 Hardacres -- 68 HardacresHill -- 67 Harlaw -- 86 Hassington -- 66 Hassington Mains -- 85 Hassington East Mains -- 64 Herdrig -- 16 Homebank -- 101 Horse Bog -- 94 Kames -- 33 Kames East Mains -- 33 Kames West Mains -- 35 Kennetsideheads -- 66 Kennetsideheads Cover -- 43 Kingsrig -- 89 Kirk End -- 111 Kitchen Craigs -- 111 Lambden Burn -- 27 Laurel Cottage -- 101 Laprig Burn -- 61
OS1/5/17/117 'Lambden Green -- 27' scored out.
OS1/5/17/118 IndexContinued -- [page]118 Names -- Pages Leet water -- 41 Leitholm -- 36 Leitholm Bridge -- 22 Leitholm Green -- 35 Leitholm Mill (Corn) -- 38 Leitholm Peel -- 57 Lithtillum Loch -- 83 Lithtillum Wood -- 83 Littlebank Plantation -- 15 Little Stream -- 108 Loanknowe -- 68 Lochton -- 113 Lochrig -- 18 Longrig -- 41 LongCraig -- 108 Long Birgham -- 114 Manse -- 75 Mayfield Wood -- 103 Merse (District) -- 11 Mersington -- 35 Mersington mill -- 29 Mersington Tower (Site of) -- 25 Millington Lodge -- 86 Moorsfield -- 60 Moorlaw Cottages -- 85 Nether Stream -- 107 Orange Lane -- 47 Overmains -- 62 Petty Burn -- 57 Piky -- 107 Pittlesheugh -- 49 Ploughlands -- 27 Plough Inn -- 31 Post office -- 32 Post office -- 98 Printonian -- 13 Printonian Cover -- 15 Printonian Hill -- 20 Puncheon Bridge -- 81 Purves Hall -- 30 Round Knowe -- 106 Sainfoin -- 97 School -- 75 School -- 97
OS1/5/17/119 [page] 119 Names -- Pages Shaw's Mere -- 106 Ship End -- 110 (Site of) Grave Yard -- 37 Snipe -- 105 Springhill -- 113 Springwells -- 47 St. Mary's Convent (Remains of) -- 70 Stonefold -- 45 Stonefold Brae -- 45 Stoneridge -- 53 Stoneridge Mains -- 53 Stoolfoothall -- 59 Sunnyside -- 82 The Kaims -- 65 The Horse Bog -- 82 Three Brethen -- 107 Three Stones -- 112 Thirlington -- 24 Thirlington Burn -- 23 Toll Stream -- 109 Tomb -- 21 Under Ship End -- 110 U P [United Presbyterian] Church -- 31 Waterhall Plantation -- 16 Wallace's Crook -- 84 Wester Whitrig -- 81 West Printonian -- 20 Wheel -- 109 White Addy -- 106 Whitebank -- 51 Whinny Entry -- 63 Wormer Law -- 87 Wormerlaw -- 89 Wrangham Well -- 54 Wylie Cleugh -- 44