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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MERTON HOUSE | Merton House Merton House Merton House |
Lord Polwarth - Mr George Deans, Steward - Mr Robert Inery, Gardener - |
030.16 | Merton House (the Seat of Lord Polwarth) is an extensive mansion of modern erection, and three stories high; it stands at the south end of the parish - on the north bank of the River Tweed. Sutuated upon a piece of table land, in the midst of an ornamental desmesne, it is a delightful residence, and forby having commodious offices &c. attached, there is also a very fine garden, & every convenience - usually pertaining to the mansions of the rich- |
STILEFOOT POOL | Stilefoot Pool Stilefoot Pool Stilefoot Pool |
Mr George Deans, Steward Alexander Purdie, Gamekeeper Robert Inery, Gardener |
030.16 | A pool in the River Tweed a short distance westward from Merton House. |
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