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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPOSED SITE OF GORDON CASTLE | Supposed Site of Gordon Castle Supposed Site of Gordon Castle |
George Gibson, Gordon John Hay, Gordon W Cochrane, Gordon |
027.01 | In a plantation about a mile north of "West Gordon" on a knoll encircled by a hollow - which may have been the moat, is the reputed site of "Gordon Castle". There are no remains of any fortification to be discerned, further than the hollow, above alluded to; but, until about 50 years ago, there was a [? ] house a little to the north of the said site - known as the Castle. (No moat can be traced on JL |
| BULLION DUBS | Bullion Dubs Bullion Dubs Bullion Dubs |
George Gibson, Gordon John Hay, Gordon William Cochrane, Gordon |
027.01 | A hollow extending from the supposed "moat" of "Gordon Castle", upwards across the high road, from Kelso to Lauder; And where it is common to the road -it is very marshy. It is said the name implies, "the big marsh". |
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Described by C/a [Civilian Assistant] McKay
[Note]
Dub - A small Pool of rain water, A Gutter Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary
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Some words cannot be seen at the right hand side of the page refer to Nora. can both entries be checked also?Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, JAC
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