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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMPID SIKE | Limpid Sike Limpid Sike Limpid Sike |
Mr. R Niel Mr. W. Wanless David Brown Esqr. |
009.15 ; 015.03 | A Small Streamlet which gathers on the N [North] side of Dourie Knowes, runs a N.E. [North Easterly] course for a 1/4 of a mile, then turns N.W. [North West] and soon discharges into Dye Water near to Longformacus Bridge |
| TOWNHEAD | Townhead Townhead Townhead |
David Brown Esqr. Mr. W. Wanless David Brown (Tent) [Tenant] |
009.15 | A Small farm with a neat dwelling house & steading. abt [about] 15 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Longformacus Bridge and adjoining the road to Dunse is the property of David Brown Esqr. |
| LONGFORMACUS HOUSE | Longformacus House Longformacus House Longformacus House |
David Brown Esqr. Mr. W. Wanless Mr. B. Niel |
009.15 | An old Mansion plainly, but most substantially built about the time of the Scots Rebellion: Many of the rebels on passing one night rested in it, who, when leaving, set it on fire - Since that period it has been frequently sold. the present proprietor, David Brown Esqr. purchased it abt. [about] 7 years ago, when he completely gutted the house and then repaired it. furnishing every convenience and comfort to it regardless of expense |
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