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NENTHORN (Parish) Nenthorn (Parish) Continued Continued from Page 9]
the old one, built more than a Century ago, and which had undergone various mutations, having become unfit for use or repair. This, with the offices houses and garden attached, occupies half an acre more, apart from the Glebe. Till 1776 this parish belonged to the Presbytery of Lauder, or Earlston, but at that date it was detached by act of assembly, and annexed to that of Kelso, as being more Convenient. There is one parish School, in which are taught, reading, writing and accounts. The average number attending for the year is 30. The Schoolmaster's Salary is £25. with a house and garden. The probable yearly amount of fees actually paid to the teacher is £7.10.0, & his other emoluments do not exceed £2.0.0. All above Six years of age Can read. There is no portion of Nenthorn within any other Parish. There is no portion of any other parish within that of Nenthorn.
New Stat. acc. P. [Statistical Account. Page] 215.22.

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Parish of Nenthorn

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