Berwickshire, Volume 26

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OS1/5/26/1 LADYKIRK [parish] LadyKirk (Parish) County Map New Statistical account of Berwickshire Fullertons Gazetter of Scotland 017 ; 023 The ancient name of this parish was Upsetlington. "The parish of Upsetlington took its name from the Kirktown, which stands on the northern margin of the Tweed, somewhat higher than Norham, on the opposite bank" Chalmers Caledonia Vol II p. [page] 361 The origin of the name is obscure. In 1500, James IV erected a new church for this parish, which he dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and hence in after times, the parish became Known by the name of LadyKirk, although part of it still retains the ancient appelation of Upsetlington. LadyKirk comprehends the parishes of Horndean and Upsetlington, which were united at the time of the Reformation for the enlargement of the Ministers Stopend. "The name of the parish of Horndene" Says Chalmers in his Caledonia Vol. [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 361 is
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OS1/5/26/2 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) [continued] peculiarly Saxon. Horn in the angle Saxon tongue signifies a cornere - and dene, a vale" - an appellation remarkably descriptive of the site of that part of the parish, lying in a cornere, and in a valley sloping towards the Tweed. The parish is bounded on the south by the River Tweed, on the North by the parish of Whiteruie, on the East by that of Hutton, and on the west by that of Swinton. It is three miles long, and one broad, and contains 3100 English Acres. The country is flat, with a few rising grounds. This parish, lying along the banks of the Tweed sloping to the South, is considerable wilder in climate than the country to the N. [North] & East, the frost being less
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OS1/5/26/3 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) continued severe than on the higher grounds, and the parching last winds which prevail in the spring moderated by its distance from the Coast. There is no prevailing disease peculiar to the parish, & it is generally healthy, many of its inhabitants attaining to an advanced age. The parish is marked along the banks of the Tweed to the East and westward, by nearly horizontal strata of white micaceous Sandstone, containing impressions of fossil monocotyledonous and apparently dicotyledanous vegetables, which alternate with schistose morls, and dusk coloured impure limestone; towards the western extremity of the parish, a red coloured variety of Sandstone occurs, forming the Continuation of the Strata of a similar rock, which is Quarried in the adjoining Parish of Swinton.
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OS1/5/26/4 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) Continued Mention is made of this parish in Chalmers Caledonia in Ridpaths Border History, and in manuscripts in the possession of the Dean & Chapter of Durham. The supplemental treaty to that of Chateau Combreses, between the English and Scotch was concluded within the church. On the 2nd June 1291, eight of the competitors for the [Crown], with several of the pretates, nobles, and Community of Scotland assembled on Holywell Haugh, opposite to Norham Castle, to settle with Edward I, the dispute relative the succession Fide Border History P 174. In what is called the Chapel Park, a little lower down the river than Upsettington, a few large Stones, and
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OS1/5/26/5 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) Continued the superior richness of the soil, mark where the ancient monastery stood. Near the spot are three springs of excellent water over which the late proprietor of the grounds erected pillars, inscribing on them the appellation of the "Nun's" the "Monk's" and "St Mary's" well. In a field opposite to Norham Castle, numerous cannon balls have been found. The only mansion house in the parish is Ladykirk House, a modern building. The church is situated nearly in the centre of the parish, about 1 1/2 mile from each extremity. It is built in the form of a Cross, is a handsome & Substantial Structure, of Gothic architecture, & is composed of lofty freestone arches in the interior & is Covered with a Stone roof. It has, however, been as
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OS1/5/26/6 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) Continued much as possible disfigured by modern bad taste. As notified by a Latin inscription in the interior of the church, it was repaired by Mr Robertson of Ladykirk in 1743, and a bellfry was then added, which is not at all in unison with the building. From the interior of the church a School-room has been portioned off, much to the injury of its appearance. Although situated on a rising ground, which Commands an extensive view, instead of being allowed to stand alone as an ornament to the Country, it is closely surrounded by a ruinous farm Stead. It is seated for 300 persons, and affords ample accommodation for the Parishioners. It is also rendered Comfortable in winter by two Stoves.
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OS1/5/26/7 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) Continued The manse was built about 60 years ago. After the accession of the present Incumbent in 1819, the heritors and minister repaired and added to it. Like most manses, especially old ones, having been wretchedly finished at first, doubtless, according to the cheapest estimate, it has been [?earn] will be, a continual occasion of expense to both - more has been already expended on repairs than would have built a Commodious new house; and it shakes from the foundation with every blast. The Glebe contains eleven acres of land, of very good quality, has been lately drained & improved, and would let at present for about £2.20.0 per acre. The amount of the stipend is 6 Chalders in Grain, & £88.2.8 - money, & averages about £170 per annum. All the Tiends are valued & exhausted.
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OS1/5/26/8 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) Continued There is one dissenting chapel in the parish, belonging to Buryhens - (now UP [United Presbyterian]). The minister is paid from seat rents, and the Salary amount to £118 per annum - with a house and garden. There are 63 families, or 272 individuals (children included) who attend the established chuch. There are 45 families, or 183 individuals (children included) who attend the dissenting chapel. Divine service is well & regularly attended. The average number of communicants at the established church for the last 5 years preceding 160. There is only one school in the parish, viz. the parochial school, where Greek, Latin, French, & the more usual
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OS1/5/26/9 LADYKIRK (PARISH) Ladykirk (Parish) branches of education, are taught. The salary of the schoolmaster, unfortunately, is the minimum amounting to £25.13.3 1/2; the school fees average about the same sum, to which may be added about £15 arising from other sources. The rate of School fees was fixed by the heritors in 1817 - & is the same as in the neighbouring parishes. There are 4 or 5 persons upwards of 6 years of age who cannot read - none upwards of 15. There is a fair held on the 5th April, where linen and [lintseed] are the principal articles of Sale. Coal is the only description of fuel used in the parish; it is brought from North Durham, five miles distant, and is purchased at the rate of 7/- a ton at the Coal-pit. There is no portion of Ladykirk within any other Parish. There is no other Parish within that of Ladykirk.
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OS1/5/26/10 HORN DEAN Horn Dean Chalmers Caledonia New Statistical Account of Berwickshire Fullartons Gazetteer 023.04 Horndean or Horn Dean says Chalmers in his Caledonia is peculiarly Saxon, Horn is the anglo Saxon Tongue signifies a Corner. "Dene" a Vale, an appellation remarkably descriptive of the site of that part of the parish lying in a corner and in a valley sloping towards the Tweed
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OS1/5/26/11 MERSE (District) Merse (District) Chalmers Caledonia Fullartons Gazetteer New Statistical account of Berwickshire 017 ; 023 In ancient times, the shire of Berwick seems to have been a separate jurisdiction from the [Bailliany] of Lauderdale, & to have been itself divided into the Merse and Lammermoor districts. For the purposes of agricultural inquiry, the whole county may be very conveniently considered under two districts - the Merse and Lammermoor: the farmer including all the comparatively low land along Traced, Whiteadder, Blackadder and Eye, and the latter comprehending Lauderdale, along with the more eastern hill country peculiarly called Lammermoor. According to the general division of the county just painted out, the Merse designater the lower ground
OS1/5/26/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Ladykirk W. Beatty Written I R [Red] Caps [Capitals] on body of Plann 22/1
OS1/5/26/12 MERSE (DISTRICT) Merse (District) Continued from Tweed, up the cultivated slopes of the lower Southen range of the Lammermoor hills, including the western parishes of [Mertan] & Nenthorn 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.
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OS1/5/26/13 FISHWICK BURN Fishwick Burn Fishwick Burn Fishwick Burn John Kinleyside (Horndean Robert Brown (Horndean William Henderson (Horndean 017.15 ; 017.16 ; 023.03 A considerable rivulet rising out of the low lands on the N. [North] side of Whitsome-hill farm; it flows in an easterly direction and enters the Tweed nearly opposite Horncliff. In its course it forms a part of the By [Boundary] between Whitsome & Ladykirk parishes.
OS1/5/26/13 HORNDEAN Horndean Horndean Horndean New Horndean New Horndean James Low Esqre Mr Peter Thomson (Tent [Tenant] Title Deeds Mr James Grieve Mr William Henderson 023.031 An extensive arable farm with superior dwelling house, garden & steading, conveniently situated thereon. It is the property of Richard Trotter Esqr of [Martonbah]
OS1/5/26/13 FELLOW HILLS Fellow Hills Fellow Hills Fellow Hills Fellow Hills Title Deeds Mrs Heriot (Tenant) William Stevenson Esqr Mr James Grieve 023.03 ; 023.07 Two Small heights immediately adjoining each other and which give name to the farm on which they are situated.
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OS1/5/26/14 FELLOWHILLS Fellowhills Fellowhills Fellowhills Mrs Herriot William Stevenson Esqr Mr James Grieve 023.03 An arable farm of medium extent with farm steading conveniently situated thereon. The principle dwelling is 1/4 of a mile E. [East] of the [onstead] and forms a neat cottage residence. Most of the lands are well drained & cultivated. The farm buildings are old & decay
OS1/5/26/14 LYALLS BURN Lyalls Burn Lyalls Burn Lyalls Burn Mr William Henderson Mr Robert Brown Mr John Kinleyside 023.03 ; 023.04 A small rivulet on the N. [North] of Fellowhills farms, flowing in an E.N.E. [East North East] direction and enters at the Burn of Hordean Village
OS1/5/26/14 HORNDEAN WESTHILL COVER Horndean Westhill Cover Horndean Westhill Cover Horndean Cover Mr John Lambert Mr Thomas Millar Mr W Paulin 023.03 A square enclosure [cont] abt [about] 5 acres of very superior land and recently planted with [furze] to harbour vermin" []
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OS1/5/26/15 MEUCHEL STONE (Packman's Grave) Meuchel Stone Meuchel Stone Meuchel Stone Mr Peter Thomson Mr Robert Brown Inscription 023.04 An antique Grave stone well carved and lettered, placed to mark the spot when a Packman was robbed, murdered & buried. It bears the following inscription " The Meuched Stone inscribed Ann 1805 "Atrocious Asasination"
OS1/5/26/15 PRIMROSE PLANTATION Primrose Plantn [Plantation] Primrose Plantn [Plantation] Primrose Plantn [Plantation] Mr Robert Brown Mr James Kinleyside Mr Wiliam Henderson 023.04 A strip of rugged ground planted with Forest Trees, situate on the Parish boundary 35 Chains N.E. [North East] of Hordean Village
OS1/5/26/15 HORNDEAN CHURCH (Site of) Horndean Church (Site of) Horndean Church (Site of) Horndean Church (Site of ) Mr Peter Thomson Mr Robert Brown Mr William Henderson 023.04 A square plot of ground, raised abt [about] 6 feet, each side measured 26 yards - and , until very recently, was fenced round with masonry. In the centre stood a Small building, the ancient Parish Church of Horndean, of which very slight traces are visible. The ground is still used for burial purposes
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OS1/5/26/16 HORNDEAN Horndean Village Horndean Village Horndean Village Hornden James Low Esqr Mr Peter Thomson Mr James Grieve Titles of H.P. [Horndean Parish?] Church 023.03 ; 023.04 An ancient village situated near to the Banks of the Tweed at the N.E. [North East] end of Ladykirk. The houses are built of stone mean in appearance, are very irregular. The majority of the inhabitants are [] & artisans.
OS1/5/26/16 HORNDEANBANK Horndean-bank Horndean-bank Horndean-bank Horndean-bank Title Deeds James Low Esqre Mr William Kinghorn Mr Peter Thomson 023.04 A neat villa residence, an extensive walled garden, good [?stabling] is attached; situate on E. [East] side of Hordean Village
OS1/5/26/16 CONDUIT BURN Conduit Burn Conduit Burn Conduit Burn Conduit Burn (commonly pronounced Candy Burn) Mr Robert Brown Mr James Kinleyside Mr William Henderson James Cunningham Esqr 023.03 ; 023.04 Chiefly an artificial drain having its site near the W. [West] side of Horndean Farm and flowing in an Easterly direction, terminating at its junction with Lyalls Burn near Horndean Village.
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OS1/5/26/17 SANDS SHIEL Sands Shiel Sands Shiel Sands Shiel James Young, Norham William Paullin, Ladykirk William Bolton, Norham 023.11 A portion of the River Tweed used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietors D. Robinson Esqr an Sir Francis Blake.
OS1/5/26/17 BLACK HOLE Black Hole Black Hole Black Hole James Young William Paullin William Bolton 023.07 A Salmon Cast situate on the north east side of Norham Bridge. Proprietors D. Robinson Esqr. and Sir Francis Blake.
OS1/5/26/17 HOLYWELL Holywell Holywell Holywell James Young William Paullin William Bolton 023.04 This name applies to a considerable portion of the Tweed, the East side of which is used in angling for Salmon. Proprietor D Robinson Esqr.
OS1/5/26/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Ladykirk Sheets 23 Nos. 4.7.8 & 11. Collected and described by John Callanan L. Corp R.E. [Lieutenant Corporal Royal Engineers?]
OS1/5/26/18 FROCKHAM Frockham Frockham Frockham James Young William Paullin William Bolton 023.04 A portion of the North Side of the River Tweed, used as a Salmon Cast. Proprietor D Robinson Esqr.
OS1/5/26/18 DREEPING ROCK Dreeping Rock Dreeping Rock Dreeping Rock James Young William Poullin William Bolton 023.04 A small rocky sear, emitting water in drops, hence the Name.
OS1/5/26/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Ladykirk Sheet 23 No. 4 Collected & described by John Callanan Lie.Corp. [Lieutenant Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/5/26/19 CASTLE INN (PH) [Horndean] Castle Inn (P.H.[Public House]) Castle Inn (P.H. [Public House]) Castle Inn (P.H. [Public House]) Signboard Mr Alexander Aitchison (Tent. [Tenant]) Mr James Grieve 023.04 A small house one storey high built of stone Y in tolerable repair; licensed for the sale of Porter, Ale and Spirits.
OS1/5/26/19 FROCKHAM BRAE Frockham Brae James Young William Paulin William Bolton 023.04 A steep bank on the North bank of the Tweed, thickly wooded with Elm, Ash, & a few Fir Trees.
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OS1/5/26/20 MANSE [Horndean] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse U.P. [United Presbyterian] Revd [Reverend] James Stark Mr William Henderson Mr James Grieve 023.04 A plain one storied house with garden, attached to the west end of the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Kirk - and situate on the S. [South] side of Hordean Village.
OS1/5/26/20 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Horndean] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Revd [Reverend] James Stark Mr William Henderson Mr James Grieve 023.04 A very plain building of modern date. The interior is neatly fitted and seated to accommodate abt [about] 200 persons.
OS1/5/26/20 HORNDEAN WELL Horndean Well Horndean Well Horndean Well Mr Robert Brown Mr James Kinleysides Mr William Henderson 023.04 An ancient well of [] water, greatly used by the inhabitants of Hordean Village, for household purposes. Is situate 2[] Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Hordean Village near to Horndean Burn.
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OS1/5/26/21 HORNDEAN BLEACHING GREEN Horndean Bleaching Green Horndean Bleaching Green Horndean Bleaching Green Mr Robert Brown Mr James Kinleyside Mr William Henderson 023.04 An area of 40 Square yards of unenclosed grass land immediately adjt [adjacent to] Hordean Well granted by the Lord of the Manor to the Weavers & feuars of Hordean to Bleach & dry their [webs] &c [et cetera]
OS1/5/26/21 HORNDEAN BURN Hordean Burn Hordean Burn Hordean Burn Hordean Burn Mr Robert Brown Mr James Kinleyside Mr William Henderson Mr William Paulin 023.03 ; 023.04 ; 023.06 ; 023.07 A rivulet having its Source from the marshy land on the N. [North] side of Mountfair farm, in Swinton Ph [Parish], flowing in an easterly direction through the farms of Ramrig & Fellowhills, & enters the Tweed at the junction of Ladykirk & Hutton Phs [Parishes]
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OS1/5/26/22 OLD TOWN COVER Old Town Cover Old Town Cover Old Town Cover John Lambert Thomas Millar (Gamekeeper) Martin Bassett 023.06 About 3 1/2 acres of excellent land recently enclosed on the S. [South] side and planted with furze to harbour foxes & other vermin
OS1/5/26/22 RAMRIG Ramrig Ramrig Ramrig Tack Mr William Strachan Mr James Strachan 023.06 ; 023.07 An extensive arable farm with a superior dwelling house, garden, Shrubbery & farm []ing, & T. [Threshing] mill all conveniently situated. The land is well drained, [] fenced, but indifferently cultivated? The buildings are mostly [new] & in good repair
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OS1/5/26/23 LADYKIRK BURN Ladykirk Burn Ladykirk Burn Ladykirk Burn Mr William Paulin Mr John Lambert (Old Ladykirk) Mr Robert Brown 023.06 ; 023.07 ; 023.08 A considerable rivulet having its source int he low land immediately S. [South] of Mountfair Farm house, in Swinton Ph [Parish] and flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction, passing on the N. [North] side of Ramrig Cover, thence by Old & New Ladykirk farm steadings and discharges into Hordean Burn very near to the Tweed.
OS1/5/26/23 NEW LADYKIRK New Ladykirk New Ladykirk New Ladykirk New Ladykirk Mr William Paulin Mr Robert Brown Mr James Lambert Mr James Elliot 023.08 An extensive arable farm with a new & commodious farm house & steading convenitently situated on the S.E. [South East] side of the Old Ladykirk & Hordean Road - and commanding a very extensive view to the South. The land is well drained & cultivated.
OS1/5/26/23 GLEBE Glebe (Horndean) Glebe (Horndean) Glebe (Horndean Revd [Reverend]Thomas Stevenson Mr Robert Durham Mr William Paulin 023.07 A Small field [continues] upwards of 5 1/2 acres of excellent arable land and well fenced & drained - situate on the N.W. [North West] side of the Ladykirk to Horndean Road
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OS1/5/26/24 GREENSIDE COTTAGES Greenside Cottages Greenside Cottages Greenside Cottages Mr William Paulin Mr James Elliot Mr James Grieve 023.07 Two cottages attached, neatly built in the Elizabethan style, with some flower gardens in front and vegetable garden adjt [adjacent to] the W. [West] side. Situated on the N. [North] side of Turnpike Road [] from Swinton to Norham
OS1/5/26/24 RAMRIG COVER Ramrig Cover Ramrig Cover Ramrig Cover Mr John Lambert Mr Thomas Millar Mr William 023.07 An extensive Fox cover on the S.E. [South East] side of Ladykirk Burn near Ramrig. The land is thickly planted with Forest Trees and furze
OS1/5/26/24 RAMAGEHALL PLANTATION Ramagehall Plantation Ramagehall Plantation Ramagehall Plantation Mr William Paulin Mr Thomas Millar James Cunningham Esqre 023.07 ; 023.11 A long strip of land planted with Fir & forest trees - situate at the junction of the Walterslead road with the Swinton & Norham Turnpike
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OS1/5/26/25 OLD LADYKIRK STEADING Old Ladykirk Farm Old Ladykirk Farm Old Ladykirk Farm Mr William Paulin Mr Thomas Millar Mr James Grieve 023.07 A very neat & compact Steading, with Threshing Mill, driven by water, Stack Yard and [] gardens []
OS1/5/26/25 LADYKIRK [village] Ladykirk (Village) Ladykirk (Village) Ladykirk (Village) Mr James Henderson (Sub Postmaster) Mr James Lambert Mr William Paulin 023.07 A Small Village very pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Tweed - chiefly inhabited by Agricultural laborers. The Ph [Parish] Church, standing on the N. [North] side, near the centre, has been a handsome edifice & is still worthy of notice.
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OS1/5/26/26 CHURCH (St Mary's A.D. 130:0) Church Church Church David Robertson Esqr Mr William Paulin Mr James Grieve 023.07 "Originally a handsome [] edifice, but utterly destroyed by "Modern alterations and additions "- was built in 1500" - and seated to accommodate about 300 persons. The western Aisle is partition off and serves as the Parochial School room.
OS1/5/26/26 MANSE [Ladykirk] Manse & Glebe Manse & Glebe Manse & Glebe Revd [Reverend] James Stevenson Mr James Lambert Mr William Smith (Whitsom) 023.07 A very comfortable residence with stabling, flower & kitchen gardens, and abt [about] 5 acres of excellent land attached - presently occupied by the Rev [Reverend] D Stevenson, the [Ph (Parish)?] Minister.
OS1/5/26/26 LADYKIRK T.P. Ladykirk (T.B. Ladykirk (T.B Ladykirk (T.B Mr Thomas Short (Collector) Mr James Lambert James Cunningham Esqr (Road Surveyor & Factor, &c [et cetera] Coldstream 023.07 A Turnpike Gate & a neat Cottage attached situate on the Tweed & Norham road 24 Chains S.S. [South South ?] of Ladykirk Village
OS1/5/26/26 [Page] 26 23.7.T.5 Charles Buck (under Church, in red) See Page 43 for a more lengthened description.
OS1/5/26/27 FAIR FIELD Fair Field Fair Field Fair Field David Robertson Esqr William Paulin James Cunningham Esqr (Coldstream 023.07 An irregular enclosure containing about 28 Acres of excellent land in which a Fair is held on the 25th March Lunar clock old style or 5th April new style, for the sale of ale and plants, annually, situate immediately E [East] of Ladykirk Village.
OS1/5/26/27 INTRENCHMENT [Ladykirk] Intrenchment Intrenchment Intrenchment David Robertson Esqre Mr William Paulin James Cunningham Esqr 023.07 On the S.E. [South East] side of the Fair Field, near the edge of the highest point of Blunt Bank A circular Intrenched Camp formed by the Scotch Army when besieging Norham Castle - failing to obtain any advantage from this position they removed further eastward and eventually succeeded, by treason, to capture the Castle. Whenever the soil of the banks has been removed leaden bullets, one inch & a half diameter, have been found
OS1/5/26/27 OLD LADYKIRK Old Ladykirk Old Ladykirk Old Ladykirk Mr James Elliot Mr James Lambert Mr James Grieve 023.07 A comfortable farm-house with gardens & Shrubbery, pleasantly situate near the River Tweed & at the S.E. [South East] end of Ladykirk Village.
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OS1/5/26/28 LADYKIRK AND NORHAM BRIDGE Ladykirk & Norham Bridge Ladykirk & Norham Bridge Ladykirk & Norham Bridge Act of Parliament David Robertson Esqr James Cunningham Esqr 023.07 A fine & level Bridge 422 feet in length and 20 ft [feet] in breadth; built of wood & resting on 5 piers and [] abutments. The centre pier [] abutments are solid masonry.
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OS1/5/26/29 EAST STELLEND COVER East Stellend Cover East Stelland Cover East Stellend Cover Mr Willaim Paulin Mr James Kinleysides James Cunningham Esqr 023.08 A very Steep Brae planted with furze & shrubs to harbour vermin & Game. Situate facing the N. [North] bank of the River Tweed opposite Norham Castle
OS1/5/26/29 SOUTH STELLEND PLANTATION South Stellend Ph [Parish] South Stellend Ph [Parish] South Stellend Ph [Parish] Mr William Paulin Mr James Kinleysides James Cunningham Esqr 023.07 ; 023.08 A very Steep Brae, of considerable length thinly planted with fir & forest timber situate on the S. [South] side of Ladykirk Burn 20 Chains E [East] from Ladykirk Village.
OS1/5/26/29 BLOUNT BANK Blount Bank Blount Bank Blount Bank Mr William Paulin Mr James Kinleysides Mr Thomas Millar (Gamekeeper) 023.07 ; 023.08 A very long & steep slope mostly planted with Timber, & few fir trees; forming the N. [North] bank of the River Tweed immediately E. [East] from Ladykirk & Norham Bridge.
OS1/5/26/29 [Page] 29 Ladykirk Parish 23.8.T. Charles Buck The orthography of Stellend is doubtful.
OS1/5/26/30 BLOUNT SHIEL Blount Shiel Blount Shiel Blount Shiel Mr W Paulin Mr James Young (Fisher, Norham) Mr Robert Strorher (Fisher, Norham) 023.08 A Small hut containing one [] & passage, fitted with fire place & bed steads for the Salmon fishers to shelter in during the time they are at work.
OS1/5/26/30 BLOUNT ISLAND Blount Island Blount Island Blount Island Mr W Paulin Mr James Young Mr Robert Strorher 023.08 A sandbank nearly 20 Chains in length & 2 12 in breadth bearing excellent pastures; situate in the centre of the River Tweed opposite Norham
OS1/5/26/30 RACK FORD Rack Ford Rack Ford Rack Ford James Cunningham Esqr William Paulin George Bolton (Fisher) 023.08 A shallow across the River which, before Norham Bridge was built; was the safest passage the public had crossing the river to Norham. The crossing of the Ford is now prohibited by Act of Parliament.
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OS1/5/26/31 HOLYWELL SHIEL Holywell Shiel Holywell Shiel Holywell Shiel Mr W Paulin Mr James Young Mr Robert Strother 023.04 ; 023.08 A Small hut containing one room fitted with fire place & bedsteads for the fisherman to shelter & rest in during the Salmon Season
OS1/5/26/31 WILLOW ISLAND Willow Island Willow Island Willow Island Mr W Paulin Mr James Young Mr Robert Strother 023.08 In the centre of the river Tweed opposite Norham Castle A small island overgrown with small willow trees & coarse grass and subject to be flooded when the Tweed is much swollen
OS1/5/26/31 HOLYWELL HAUGH Holywell Haugh Holywell Haugh Holywell Haugh James Cunningham Esqr William Paulin David Robertson Esqr 023.08 The flat ground subject to be flooded on the N. [North] side of the River Tweed opposite Norham Castle. "It was the plan of meeting between Edwd [Edward] 1st and the Scottish Nobles to adjust the dispute respecting the Succession to the Crown of Scotland" (Fullarton Gazr [Gazetteer]).
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OS1/5/26/32 EAST LODGE 023.11
OS1/5/26/32 MILL BRAES Mill Braes Mill Braes Mill Braes J Cunningham Esqr Mr Henderson Mr W Paulin Mr J Millar 023.11 ; 023.15 A natural slope, rugged [] thick planted with Fir & Forest trees; extending along Bannock from the gardens of Ladykirk H[ouse] Well to the Coldstream Trust Road
OS1/5/26/32 SHIELS BURN Shiels Burn Shiels Burn Shiels Burn D M Holme Esq M Geaden William Herriot M Geaden West Mains John [Dumean] Tweed Mill 023.10 ; 023.14 ; 023.15 A considerable stream has its Source in the parish of Ladykirk & flows almost round the western & S. [South] Western boundary of the parish; the name applies to it from where it arrives at the Road which from Ladykirk to Coldstream from which point to its junction with the Tweek, it is Known as "Bannock Burn"
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OS1/5/26/33 LOT LAW Lot Law Pn [Plantation] Lot Law Pn [Plantation] Lot Law Pn [Plantation] Mr W Paulin Mr Thomas Millar Mr Martin Bassett 023.11 A Small oval enclosure on the summit of an inconsiderable hill thickly planted with fir & forest trees
OS1/5/26/33 WALTERSTEAD Walterstead Walterstead Walterstead Mr Alexander Jeffrey (Tent [Tenant]) Mr James Grieve Mr Martin Bassett 023.11 A Small arable farm with suitable dwelling ho [house], steading & Cottars houses situate abt [about] 20 Chains N. [North] of Upsettlington Village
OS1/5/26/33 BANNOCK BURN Bannock Burn H Knowles Sunnyside G Kydd Schoolmaster Mr Gardenrul M Graden Mains 023.11 ; 023.15 A considerably sized Stream which has its Source in this parish, being known from its junction with "Peaty" Burn to where it is crossed by the road from Ladykirk to Coldstream - as "Shiels Burn" and from this road to where it enters the Tweed as "Bannock Burn"
OS1/5/26/33 [Page] 33 Ladykirk Parish 23.11.T1 Charles Buck Lot Law. Is the name of the hill & is written in Plantation Character "Plantation" not used
OS1/5/26/34 HILLHEAD PLANTATION Hillhead Plantn [Plantation] Hillhead Plantn [Plantation] Hillhead Plantn [Plantation] Mr William Paulin Mr John Henderson Mr Thomas Millar 023.07 ; 023.11 A Small inclosure thickly planted with fir & forest trees on the N.W. [North West] side of the Ladykirk & Upsettlington road.
OS1/5/26/34 CHAPEL ROUND Chapel Round Chapel Round Chapel Round Chapel Round David Robertson Esqre Mr William Paulin Mr John Henderson Mr James Young 023.11 A Small inclosure in the [corner] of a large field which tradition says was the burial place of monks of Coldingham Priory and the general burial ground for Coldingham. There was a vast number of tombstones which were removed about [4] years ago - and the ground planted with forest trees
OS1/5/26/34 NUN'S WELL Nuns Well Nuns Well Nuns Well Inscription Mr W Paulin Mr John Henderson 023.11 An ancient well now [covered] over and a small pyramid built to mark the spot - situate about 10 Chains N. [North] of Upsettlington Village.
OS1/5/26/34 [Page] 34 23.11.T.2. Charles Buck (under Chapel Round, in red) For a more lengthened & a correct description see pages 43, 44 & 45
OS1/5/26/35 ST MARY'S WELL Saint Marys Well Saint Marys Well Saint Marys Well Mr William Paulin Mr John Henderson Inscription 023.11 An ancient well now covered in and the water conducted through pipes underground to supply Ladykirk Ho [House]. Near the well handsome water troughs of masonry have been erected and the name of the well cut thereon
OS1/5/26/35 BACK BURN Back Burn Back Burn Back Burn Mr W Paulin Mr John Henderson Mr John Kinleysides 023.11 A Small rivulet which issues a short distance S.E. [South East] of Nuns Well, flows in a N.E. [North East] direction, and discharges into the Tweed 3 Chains N.W. [North West] of Westford Shiel
OS1/5/26/35 UPSETTLINGTON Upsettlington Upsettlington Upsettlington Mr W Paulin Mr John Henderson Mr James Grieve 023.11 An ancient Village on the Kelso & Berwick North road, comprising a few straggling cottages, mostly in a very dilapidated state.
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OS1/5/26/36 NORTH LODGE (Post Office) North Lodge & Post Office North Lodge & Post Office North Lodge & Post Office Mr James Henderson Mr W Paulin Mr Thomas Millar 023.11 A mean Cottage, thatched on the S. [South] side of the Berwick [] N. [North] road at Upsettlington. It is used as a Lodge Gate to Ladykirk House, and is used as a Post office.
OS1/5/26/36 WESTFORD SHIEL Westford Shiel Westford Shiel Westford Shiel Westford Shiel Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr James Young Mr Robert Strother 023.11 A neat newly erected Cottage, [alla?] to the Westford Salmon fishery, containing one room, fitted with fire place & bedsteads for the fishermen to shelter in during the time of night when not fishing.
OS1/5/26/36 BLOODY HEADRIG Bloody Headrig Bloody Headrig Bloody Headrig David Robertson Esqre James Cunningham Esqre William Paulin James Henderson 023.11 The slopes & a small portion of flat land on each side of Bow Burn, which formed a headrig when the adjt [adjacent] land ploughed. Tradition says that the [] of Flodden Field hided here, and so [] was the conflict that the Burn ran with blood for two days
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OS1/5/26/37 EAST LODGE East Lodge East Lodge East Lodge Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr Martin Bassett 023.11 The East Entrance Park Gate to Ladykirk Ho [House] with neat Cottage attached.
OS1/5/26/37 BOW BURN Bow Burn Bow Burn Bow Burn Bow Burn Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr James Kinleysides David Robertson Esqr 023.11 A very small run of water issuing from Lybeles Well, and flowing in a N. [North] Easterly direction enters the Tweed near West Ford. The Battle of Flodden Field it is said was terminated here & was terribly contested - as this small stream flowed red with blood for 3 days afterwards.
OS1/5/26/37 BOW BRIDGE Bow Bridge (Private Bow Bridge (Private Bow Bridge (Private Bow Bridge (Private Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr James Kinleysides James Cunningham Esqr 023.11 A Small Stone Bridge of one arch over Bow Burn. The whole of which portion of Old Turnpike Road, from the N. [North] gate of Ladykirk Park to west Ford has by Act of Parliament became the private property of David Robertson Esqr.
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OS1/5/26/38 MONK'S WELL Monks Well Inscription on the Masonry Revd [Reverend] Dr Stevenson Minister New Statistical Account 023.11 One of three wells situate in chapel Park known as the Nuns, the Monks & St Marys Well, they were covered by the late Mr Robertson of Ladykirk Ho [House] & are an ornament to the Park or field.
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OS1/5/26/39 WEST FORD West Ford West Ford West Ford Mr James Young Mr W Paulin Mr Robert Strother 023.11 A shallow across the river Tweed which, before Norham Bridge was built, the public had right to cross. Situate on the W. [West] side of Norham, & 40 Chains E. [East] from Upsettlington Village.
OS1/5/26/39 WEST LODGE West Lodge West Lodge West Lodge Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr George Denholm (Swinton 023.11 A grand entrance Gate Ladykirk Demesne, having a Porters Cottage on each side, situate on E. [East] side of the Ladykirk & Coldstream Trust Rd. 68 Chains W.S.W. [West South West from Ladykirk Ho. [House]
OS1/5/26/39 MAIDENHALL COVER Maidenhall Cover Maidenhall Cover Maidenhall Cover Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson Mr Thomas Millar 023.11 A Small inclosure planted with furze, to harbour vermin & game. Situate 40 Chains W.S.W. from Ladykirk Ho. [House]
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OS1/5/26/40 STABLES Stables & Riding Ho [House] Stables & Riding Ho [House] Stables & Riding Ho [House] Mr W Paulin Mr Belton (Steed Groom) James Cunningham Esqre 023.11 A magnificient pile of Stone buildings, comprising Stabling for upwards of 50 horses, coach houses, extensive saddle & harness room and Grooms apartments; fitted up in a most costly manner. The Stabling & Riding Ho [House] are considered to be equal if not superior, to any in the Kingdom.
OS1/5/26/40 LADYKIRK HOUSE Ladykirk House Ladykirk House Ladykirk House David Robertson Esqr James Low Esqr Mr W Paulin 023.11 A superb mansion in the centre of a large & finely ornamental Park, commanding beautiful and extensive views of the country S. [South] of the Tweed. It is in the Occupation of the proprietor David Robertson Esqre.
OS1/5/26/40 RIDING HOUSE 023.11
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OS1/5/26/41 ROUGHSTONE QUARRY (Sandstone) Roughstone Quarry (Sandstone) Roughstone Quarry (Sandstone) Roughstone Quarry (Sandstone) Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson James Cunningham Esqr 023.11 An extensive Sandstone Quarry now abandoned, situate on the N. [North] bank of the Tweed 12 Chains S.E. [South East] by S. [South] from Ladykirk Ho. [House]
OS1/5/26/41 MILL QUARRY (Sandstone) Mill Quarry (Sandstone) Mill Quarry (Sandstone) Mill Quarry (Sandstone) Mr W Paulin Mr James Henderson James Cunningham Esqr 023.11 An extensive Sandstone Quarry now abandoned, situate 20 Chains S.W. [South West] from Ladykirk Ho. [House]
OS1/5/26/41 WATERSIDE Waterside Waterside Waterside James Cunningham Esqr Mr James Henderson Mr W Paulin 023.11 Three old houses joining each other with gardens attached, situate on the N. [North] bank of the Tweed at West Ford
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OS1/5/26/42 SANDS SHIEL Sands Shiel Sands Shiel Sands Shiel Mr W Paulin Mr James Young Mr Robert Strother 023.11 A small cottage attach to the Bendibus Salmon Fishery on the N. [North] bank of the River Tweed
OS1/5/26/42 BENDIBUS ISLAND Bendibus Island Bendibus Island Bendibus Island Mr W Paulin James Cunningham Esqr Title Deeds 023.11 A Small island in the River Tweed, partly covered with Trees & brushwock; Situate 44 Chains S. [South] from the confluence of the river Tile. This Island belongs to England.
OS1/5/26/42 BENDIBUS SHIEL Bendibus Shiel Bendibus Shiel Bendibus Shiel mr W Paulin James Cunningham Esqr Title Deeds 023.11 A Small Cottage attached to Bendibus Salmon Fishery adjt [adjacent to] the N. [North] bank of the river Tweed.
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OS1/5/26/43 CONVENT CHAPEL (Site of) [Upsettlington] (Site of) Convent Chapel D Robertson Esq. Ladykirk Revd [Reverend] J Stevenson. Minister Ladykirk New Statistical account of Berwickshire 023.11 "In what is called the chapel Park a little lower down the river than Upsetlington, a few large Stones & the superior richness of the soil - used - planted - mark where the ancient Monastery Stood. Near the spot are 3 Springs of excellent Water, over which the late proprietors of the grounds erected pillars inscribing on them the appellation of the "Nuns" the Monks & St Mary's Well" New Stat [Statistical account. P.182. "Robert Byset, who obtained, during the 12th Century, the Manor of upsettlington, founded, in the reign of David I, an hospital at Horndene, dedicated to St Leonard, and gave it, with its pertinents, to the Monks of Kelso, obliging them to maintain two paupers on the foundation, & to support an officiate in the hospital Chapel. At a place still called Chapel Park, a little North of Upsettlington are faint Traces of an ancient building - either the Hospital, or some other ecclesiastical edifice. In the vicinity are three
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OS1/5/26/44 (SITE OF) CONVENT CHAPEL (Site of) Convent Chapel Continued 023.7 fountains, graced with modern pillars, inscribed respectively with the names of St Mary's the Monks, & the Nun's Well." Fullarton's Gazetteer Vol. [Volume]. P. 203 "In a note to Davidsons abridgement of the New Statistical account there is an extract from Fullartons Gazetteer Vol. [Volume] 11. P.203 under the article Ladykirk, which explains this subject. The monastery or rather Convent, is there said to have been under the Monks of Kelso - (our local tradition is that was connected with Coldinghane) but likely the other is Correct, as it gives the name of Robert Byset as the founder - the stanes referred to are now removed, but the present Mr Robertson of Ladykirk, told me; that there were evident traces of the Convent in the time of his predecessor. It was he that built all the wells, as a kind of
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OS1/5/26/45 CHAPEL PARK Chapel Park Revd [Reverend] J Stevenson, Minister David Robertson Esq. Ladykirk New Statistical Account of Berwickshire 023.07 ; 023.11 Two or three moderate Sized fields in which stood the Chapel already described & well known by the old people of the district as Chapel Park.
OS1/5/26/45 (SITE OF) CONVENT CHAPEL (Site of) Convent Chapel Continued 023.11 peace offering. I suppose, for disturbing the ancient Ruins. The Park where on your map there is the Chapel Round, now a plantation, but the old Site of the convent Chapel." From a Statement of the Revd [Reverend] J Stevenson, Minister of Ladykirk Parish.
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OS1/5/26/46 CHURCH (St Mary's A.D. 130:0) Church (In Roman Print) (St Mary's) In German Text (AD 1500) Revd [Reverend] J Stevenson, Minister David Robertson, Ladykirk Chalmers Caledonia 023.07 The church is situated nearly in the centre of the Parish, about 1 1/2 mile from each extremity. It is built in the form of a cross, is a handsome & substantial structure, of Gothic Architecture, & is composed of lofty freestone arches in the interior, & is covered with a Stone roof. It has, however, been as much as possible disfigured by modern bad taste. It was built in 1500 by James IV for this parish, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary; And hence, in after times, the parish became known, by the name of Ladykirk, from our Lady. It was repaired in 1743 by Mr Robertson of Ladykirk and a belfry was then added, which is not all in unison with the building. It is seated for 300 persons
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OS1/5/26/47 SIBYL'S WELL Sibyl's Well Sibyl's Well Sibyl's Well Sybill's Well Rev [Reverend] Dr Stevenson, Minister David Robertson Esq, Ladykirk General usage Cut on wall over the well 023.11 of this well Dr Stevenson states the following - "The name Sibyl's well was probably given by the late Mr Robinson as it is not well known among the people. It is on what is
OS1/5/26/47 CHURCH IN ROMAN PRINT (ST MARY'S0 IN GERMAN TEXT (AD 1500) Church (St Mary's) AD 1500 Continued 023.7 and affords ample accommodation for the parishioner. It is also rendered Comfortable in winter by two Stoves. "In 1559, a Supplementary Treaty [lethal] of "Gateau Combresis" was signed on the 31st May in the Church of St Mary, of Upsetlington" (now Ladykirk) - Border History.
OS1/5/26/48 SIBYL'S WELL Sibyl's Well Continued popularly known as the Bloody Head-Rig, where some border struggle ended. Some say it was a party from Flodden & that its waters ran bloody long after. I suppose it was the uncertainty of tradition respecting this well, that induced the proprietor to call it the Sibyl's, in allusion to the Sibyline Books at Rome, but there is no certainty about the why of this name. I have little doubt but th estone cutter was at fault about the spelling of the name. The country or common people, call it Sibyl - making the i long". N. Burnat Cap [Captain] NE. 17 Jany [January] 1858.
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OS1/5/26/49 05/5/26 26 Co [County] Berwick Name Sheets of the Parish of Ladykirk (stamped 22 SEP) (stamp) 14 OCT 1897
OS1/5/26/50 [Page] 50 Index to Ladykirk Parish Names -- Pages Back Burn -- 35 Bannock Burn --33 Bendibus Island -- 42 Bendibus Shiel -- 42 Black Hole -- 17 Blount Bank -- 29 Blount Island -- 30 Blount Shiel -- 30 Bloody Headrig -- 36 Bow Bridge -- 37 Bow Burn -- 37 Castle Inn (P.H [Public House]) Chapel Round -- 34 Church -- 26 Church (St Mary's) AD 1500 -- 43 Conduit Burn -- 16 Chapel Park -- 45 Dreeping Rock -- 18 East Lodge -- 37 East Stetlend Cover -- 29 Fair Field -- 27 Fellow Hills -- 13 Fellowhills -- 14 Fishwick Burn -- 13 Frackham -- 18 Frackham Brae -- 19 Glebe -- 23 Glebe -- 26 Greenside Cottages -- 24 Hillhead Plantations -- 34 Holywell -- 17 Holywell Haugh -- 31 Holywell Shiel -- 31 Horn Dean -- 10 Horndean (Village) -- 16 Horndean -- 13 Horndean Church (Site of) Horndeanbank -- 16 Horndean Bleaching Green -- 21 Horndean Burn -- 21 Horndean Westhill Cover -- 14 Horndean Well -- 20 Intrenchment -- 27 Ladykirk (Parish) -- 1 Ladykirk (Village) -- 25 Ladykirk House -- 40 Ladykirk Burn -- 23
OS1/5/26/51 [Page] 51 Index Continued Names -- Pages Ladykirk & Norham Bridge -- 28 Lot Law --33 Lyalls Burn -- 14 Manse -- 26 Manse (In Stump) -- 20 Merse -- 11 Meuchel Stone (Packmans Grave) -- 15 Maidenhall Cover -- 39 Mill Brae -- 32 Mill Quarry (Sandstone) -- 41 Monk's Well -- 38 New Ladykirk -- 23 North Lodge (Post office) -- 36 Nun's Well -- 34 Old Ladykirk -- 27 Old Ladykirk Farm Steading -- 25 Old Town Cover -- 22 Primrose Plantation -- 15 Rack Ford -- 30 Ramagehall Plantation -- 24 Ramrig -- 22 Ramrig Cover -- 24 Riding House -- 40 River Tweed -- 28 Roughstone Quarry (Sandstone) -- 41 Sands Shiel -- 17 Sands Shiel -- 42 Shiels Burn -- 32 South Stellend Cover -- 29 South Stellend Plantation -- 29 Stables -- 40 St Mary's Well -- 35 (site of) Convent Chapel -- 43 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 20 Sibyl's Well -- 47 Upset -- 35 Waterside -- 41 Waltenstead -- 33 West Lodge -- 39 West Ford -- 39 Westford Shiel -- 36 Willow Island -- 31