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WHITSOME [Parish] |
Whitsome (Parish) |
Fullerton's Gazetteer Scotland
New Statistical account of Berwickshire
Map of Berwickshire |
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The ancient name of Whitsome is variously written, Whytshoom, Whitsum, Quitsum, and Huitsum. It is derived from White or Huite, and Ham or Home. Huite appears as one of the witnesses in Edgard Charter, granting the adjoining Swinton to the Monks of St. Cuthbert. When the charter was confirmed in 1392, the Chancery Clerk of Robert III, wrote Qhuite for Huite. The circumstantial evidence is therefore pretty strong that the parish is indebted for its present designation to the residence of White; and thus its origin may be traced to a period anterior to the Conquest. The etymology of "Hilton" (which was a separate parish up to 1735 but then united to Whitsome, indicating a turn on or near an eminence, is obvious
The extent of the parish in length from East to West is about 4 1/2 miles, and in Medial breadth 1 3/4. The whole Contains 7 3/4 Square Miles. It presents the figure of an irregular parallelogram, bounded on the East by Hutton [Continued on Page 2] |
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On the South by Ladykirk and Swinton; and on the west and North by Edram. The easterly and northerly parts of the parish are generally flat; a belt of lowland also Stretched along the course of the Leet, while undulating surface diversifies the remainder. The exact elevation of the highest ground above the level of the Sea has not been ascertained, but it is conjectured not to exceed 350 feet.
In the Month of July 1482, Whitsome was burned & destroyed by the celebrated Duke of Gloucester, afterward Richard the III of England.
In a field Still known by the name of BattleKnowes, on the farm of Leetside, there are discernable the outlines of a Camp. The form is square, and each Side measures 42 Yards. Its position in the middle of a marsh proves, that in its entire State it has been surrounded with water, & very difficult of access. [Continued on Page 3] |
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The entrance or gateway was on the S. [South] East, to which a raised pavement of rough Stones led. These were lately dug up & removed. It is Supposed to be of Roman origin.
In 1827, on draining Some well Springs in an adjoining field, not more than 300 Yards distant from the Site of the Camp the workmen found a Copper Kettle, which judging from its shape, in all likelihood belonged to the Roman beligerents It was conveyed to Blackadder House, where it remains. In the same vicinity, on the farms of Leethead & Frenchlaw, Several Stone Chests, 4 1/2 feet in length internally & rudely put together, have been discovered within the last 3 years. Each chest was composed of Six flags, which have Since been identified with a natural Quarry at Padheugh, 5 miles distant on the banks of the Whiteadder, and on the lid being removed, there were Seen the various portions of a human skeleton. The body, when first placed in the Coffin, had evidently been doubled, as the skull, with the fore part downwards, lay beside the bones of the feet, & the position of the rest Corresponded. From this Circumstance it appears, either that the funeral rites had been performed as expeditiously [Continued on Page 4] |
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as possible, or that the tools for Cutting, and the means for Conveying larger flags, had been wanting; although in one Case, at least, the upper and under flags projected over those at the end and Sides. The size of the
bones, which were examined by Dr. [Doctor] Purvis, Surgeon in Whitsome, indicated a Stature upwards of Six feet. Each chest had also its urn, of unglazed earthenware, and of a Triangular shape, the original Contents of which had been Converted into a quantity of black dust. This vessel Stood on the left of the body for an intelligible reason; but it is somewhat strange, that the rude coffin, or rather the Corpse within it, lay in a direction of South & North, the urn Standing on the West.
So late as 1832, in Course of a draining process near the head of a Spring on Leetside, a well built round with hewn Stone, was laid bare Considerably below the Surface. It was little more than three feet deep from the mouth. The oldest person living in the Parish Knew nothing of its existence. [Continued on Page 5] |
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It is handed down however, from the preceding generation, that a row of houses occupied an elevated site Close to the Well. These houses went by the name of Temple Hall in consequence, probably, of their connection with some more ancient religious edifice. The Spring too, had all along been called "The Temple Well" Numerous querns, as in different parts in Scotland, have been met with on the farm of Laws. It only remains to be here noticed, that till the middle of the last century, there was visible on the East of the present School house a Kind of mound, - the Birlie Knowe, or Justice Court, of by gone days. Thither Villigers usually repaired, to Submit their grievances, & ask redress; and
there the Birliemen, after hearing parties, pronounced their cheap and sapient decisions.
The Village lies in a direction of East and West, and exclusive of the farm houses and Cottages of Herriott Bank and Leetside, Consists of Seventeen houses, feued from the Blackadder estate, Seven Cottages on the property of Whitsomehill the school house, on [Continued on Page 6] |
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on the highest part of Hardie's hill, the Church, on the Western declivity of the same eminence, & the manse at a short distance also situated on a gently rising ground.
The situation of the present Church is convenient for all the Inhabitants. It Stands at the west end of the Village, & about 2 1/2 miles from either extremity of the Parish. It was built in 1803 on Hardie'shill, and fronts the South-East. From the recent date of its erection, no repairs of importance have yet been required. It is a matter of regret, however, that on the renewal of the Church in the above Year, sufficient accommodation was not provided
for the whole body of the people. The entire number of lineal feet of seating is 344, which at a moderate Calculation, affords room for only 250 persons. According to Custom, too, the seats, besides being limited, were divided amongst the Several heritors in proportion to their Valued Cess. The original walls of the [Continued on Page 7] |
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Manse have stood from time immemorial, at least neither verbal intelligence nor written records Can be procured, from which to determine the period of its erection. It must be observed, however, that numerous alterations and additions have imparted to the Structure a good deal of the air of a modern house. The Glebe of Whitsome (alone) contains 11 acres, and that of Hilton 19, estimated at £2.0.0 per acre. The stipend, as augmented in 1820, is 16 Chalders of Barley & oatmeal, 2 Bolls of Wheat, & £8.7.4 in money. There are two Schools in Whitsome, one parochial, & one unendowed. In both, English, writing, arithmetic, & practical Mathematics are taught, & in the former the Latin, Greek & French languages, with the principles of general Knowledge, form additional branches. The Salary annexed to the Established School, is the maximum, viz 2 chalders of oatmeal, valued at £34.4.4½, and the fees amount to £26.10.0. There is no portion of any other Parish within that of Whitsome There is no portion of Whitsome within any other Parish. |
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MERSE (District) |
Merse (District) |
Fullerton's Gazeteer Scotland
New Statistical Account of Berwickshire
County Map |
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In ancient times, the Shire of Berwick Seems to have been a Separate jurisdiction from the Bailliary of Lauderdale, and to have been itself divided into the "Merse" & Lammermoor districts. It is not easy to say what had been the exact boundaries and extent of these three divisions, now almost obsolete. For the purposes of Agricultural inquiry, the whole County May be very Conveniently considered under two districts, the "Merse" and "Lammermoor": the former including all the comparatively low land along Tweed, Whiteadder, Blackadder & Eye; and the latter comprehending Lauderdale, along with the more Eastern hilly Country Called Lammermoor. According to the general division of the County just pointed out, the Merse designates the lower ground from the Tweed up the Cultivated Slopes of the lower Southern range of the Lammermoorhills, including the Western parishes of Nenthorn & Maxton, & forming the longest piece of Compact level ground, diversified only by a few gentle undulations to be found in Scotland. Mr Blackadder estimated this division to Contain 100.226 acres. |
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MUIR HOUSE |
Muir House
Muir House
Muir House |
James Grieve
Alexander Brown
Andrew Cameron |
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A small house situated in the Pistol Plantation occupied by Andrew Cameron. It is the property of Sir George Houston Boswell of Blackadder. |
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PISTOL PLANTATION |
Pistol Plantation
Pistol Plantation
Pistol Plantation |
James Grieve
Alexander Brown
Andrew Cameran |
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A large mixed plantation situated between the villages of Allanton and Whitsome, on the Dunse and Berwick road It derives the name from an attempt having been made on a gentleman's life, by firing a gun or pistol at him from the plantation. It is the property of Sir George Houston Boswell of Blackadder. |
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Ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Collected by W Goodacre C.A. [Civilian Assistant] -- Sheet 17.11 Trace 4
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CABBY BURN |
Cabby Burn
Cabby Burn
Cabby Burn |
Alexander Hume
Alexander Dippir
Alexander Brown |
017.11 ; 017.15 ; 017.16 |
Takes its rise near to Dyke-Gate-Head Whitsom and after a circuitous course
in which it forms part of the boundaries of Whitsome Hutton and Chirnside enters the Whiteadder nr [near] Whitehall |
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Sheet 17.11 Trace 5 -- Ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Collected by W Goodacre CA. [Civilian Assistant] |
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COW BARE |
Cow Bare
Cow Bare
Cow Bare
Cow Bare
Cow Bare |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. James Beveridge (Swinton)
Mr. Robert Twain. (Swinton)
Mr. Thomas Brown
Mr. William Waddell (Dykegatehead) |
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A neat Cottage & Garden situate on the N. [North] side of the Dunse & Berwick turnpike Road at the Pistol Plantn. [Plantation] |
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JOSHUA PLANTATION |
Joshua Plantation
Joshua Plantation
Joshua Plantation |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. Alexander Brown
Mr. |
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A small plantation of mixed wood on the confines of Edrom & Whitsome parishes |
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LAWS |
Laws
Laws
Laws |
David Low Esqr. Factor
Mr. Thomas Torrance (Tenant)
Mr. James Grieve |
017.13 |
An excellent arable farm of abt. [about] 480 acres with superior dwelling house, gardens and steading conveniently situated thereon. The land is in a high state of cultivation and the farm buildings in thorough repair. |
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WILDCAT LANE |
Wildcat Lane
Wildcat Lane
Wildcat Lane |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. Alexander Brown |
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A by way off the N. [North] Side of the road between Longridge & Harcarse, 1/4 of a mile E. [East] of Laws, and terminating at the road leading from
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LANGRIG |
Langrigg
Langrigg
Langrigg
Longrig or Long-ridge |
John Tait
James Grieve
John Turnbull
James Low Esqr. (Burywell) |
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A farmstead situated half a mile to the west of the village of Whitsome, The outoffices are detached and in good repair. The farm is large and chefly arable. Occupied by Mr. John Tait and the Property of Mr. James Tait Edenside Kelso. |
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REAVELAW |
Reavelaw
Reavelaw
Reavelaw
Reavelaw |
James Grieve
John Turnbull
John Tait
James Low Esqr. Factor. Dunse |
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A detached House situated to the north west of the village of Whitsome. The farm belonging to it is tenanted by Mr. John Tait. The house is occupied by William Jeffrey. It is the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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LEET WATER |
Leet Water
Leet Water
Leet Water |
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John Turnbull
Alexander Brown |
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Takes its rise at Leethead nr. [near] Blackadder and taking its course through the Phs. [Parishes] of Swinton and Eccles. Joins the Tweed at Coldstream, where it becomes of a considerable width. |
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Sheet 17.14 Trace 4 -- Whitsome Ph. [Parish] -- Collected byW Goodacre CA. [Civilian Assistant] |
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HERITAGE |
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Heritage |
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John Turnbull
Alexander Brown |
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A detached house situated to the west end of the village of Whitsome. A small arable farm is attached to it tenanted by James Trotter, and it is the property of Robert B. Forsythe Advocate. |
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CROFTS |
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Crofts |
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John Turnbull
Alexander Brown |
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Situated at the west end of the Village of Whitsome. It derives its name from the land adjoining being divided into small fields or Crofts. The use of the cottages is tenanted with a small [?] by James Purvis, and is the property of Mr. R. [Houston] Morton Hall nr. [near] Edinburgh. |
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ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Sheet 14 Trace 4 -- Collected by W Goodacre CA. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Glebe (Whitsome)
Glebe (Whitsome) |
Mr. John turnbull
Mr. James Grieve
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About 10 acres of excellent land, well fenced & drained, adjoining the S. [South] side of the Estd. [Established] Church Manse, and in the occupation of the Revd. [Reverend] John Robertson. |
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CROWN INN [Whitsome] |
Crown Inn
Crown Inn
Crown Inn
Crown Inn |
S. W. Underhill Esqr. (Superintendent of County Police)
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Mr. William Smith
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An excellent two storey house built of stone, slated and in good repair, with stabling & Garden attached The house is licenced for the sale of Spirits, Porter & Ales, and affords excellent accommodation to travellers |
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BLIND WELL |
Blind Well
Blind Well
Blind Well |
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith |
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An ancient well of excellent Spring water a short distance E. [East] of the village of Whitsome, from a Casualty which befel a blind man. |
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HERRIOT-BANK |
Herriot-bank
Herriot-bank
Herriot-bank
Herriotbank |
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James Herriot Esqr
Mr. John Turnbull
Voters List |
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A pleasant Villa or farm Residence, with garden, suitable outbuildings, and about
90. acres of excellent arable land attached. It is Situated at the E [East] end of Whitsome Valley and is the property of Mr. James Herriot. |
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EAGLEHALL |
Eaglehall
Eaglehall
Eaglehall
Eaglehall |
James Low Esqr
Mr. John Kinleysides (Tent) [Tenant]
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith |
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A small cottage with garden & field attached. Situated on the. W. [West] Side of the Whitsome & Ladykirk Road. Near to Jardinefield |
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BATTLE KNOWES |
Battle Knowes
Battle Knowes
Battle Knowes |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. James Dippie
Mr. Thomas Brown |
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The outlines of a Supposed Roman Camp, situated abt. [about] 15. Chains W.N.W. [West North West] from Leetside Steading & close to the Leet. |
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CAMP (Supposed Roman) [Battle Knowes] |
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The outlines of a Supposed Roman Camp, situated abt. [about] 15. Chains W.N.W. [West North West] from Leetside Steading & close to the Leet. |
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Leetside
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Leetside
Leetside |
James Low Esqr. (Factor) Leader
Mr. James Grieve (Innkeeper)
Mr. John Turnbull (P.O.) [Post Office] |
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An excellent arable farm comprising abt. [about] 400 acres, a very superior dwelling ho. [house] walled garden, outbuildings, Straw threshing Mill, Handy Cottages &c &c
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LEET WATER |
Leet. water
Leet. water
Leet. Water |
James Low Esqr
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. James Grieve |
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FRENCHLAW |
Frenchlaw
Frenchlaw
Frenchlaw |
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Leader & Estate Map
Mr. William Spark (Tenant) |
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A Small arable farm with homestead situated on the E. [East] side of the Whitsome & Chirnside Road abt. [about] 1/2 mile N. [North] of Whitsome Village. The land is in good condition but the buildings are old and out of repair. |
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DOONS LAW |
Doons Law
Doons Law
Doons Law |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith
Mr. James Dippie |
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An inconsiderable hill with a small plantation on its summit forming a rather conspicuous feature in the landscape around it. It is said
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ROMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Doons Law] |
Supposed Roman Remains |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. James Dippie
Mr. William Smith |
017.14 |
About 18 years ago when some men were ploughing along the S. [South] [Side] of the plantn. [plantation] on Doons Law they discovered Several Stone Coffins buried only 10 or 12 inches beneath the Surface. The coffins contained human remains likewise a small urn of unglazed earthenware. About 28 years ago when the field on the N. [North] Side of Leetside Steading was being drained a brass Camp Kettle was found near the spot indicated on trace. I believe the Kettle is now in the possession of Sir George H. Boswick, Bart. [Baronet], Blackadder House |
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REID'S WELL |
Reid's Well
Reid's Well
Reid's well
Reid's well |
James Low Esqr.
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith |
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An ancient well of excellent spring Water which the Villagers of Whitsome much use for domestic purposes. It obtained its name from a man named Reid who lost his life near the spot, in a quarrel at a fair then holding, & for this occurrence the fair was done away and the Charter given to Kelso. |
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SCHOOL (Boys & Girls) [Whitsome] |
School & P.O. [Post Office] (Boys and Girls)
School & P.O. [Post Office] (Boys and Girls)
School & P.O. [Post Office] (Boys and Girls) |
James Low Esqr.
Mr. John Turnbull (Master)
Mr. James Grieve |
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A two storey house with a small garden attached, given to the Parish by the Earl of Wemyss in the year . for School purposes. The interior of the house is very badly arranged for convenience & comfort of the Master, and is not in very safe repair. The Master is allowed the maximum Salary £34.4.4½ from the heritors and the usual School fees. As the master has had the legal accommodation of land
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WHITSOME [village] |
Whitsome (village)
Whitsome (village)
Whitsome (village) |
James Low Esqr.
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. James Grieve |
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A small Village delightfully situated on a hill of inconsiderable height, nearly in the centre of the Merse, and commanding very extensive views on every Side. The houses which form the W. [West] Side of the Village are old and straggling, but the houses at the E. [East] end are modern and very neatly & comfortably built. Whitsome is 10 miles W. [West] from Berwick, 7 S.E. [South East] from Dunse, and 5 N.N.W. [North North West] from
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BURIAL GROUND [Whitsome] |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith
Mr. John Turnbull |
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About an acre of land, well walled in, and oblong in shape. It has been the burial ground of this ph. [parish] for several generations back and until within 70 or 80 years the site of the ph. [parish] Church. It is Situated abt. [about] 10 Chains S.E. [South East] from the present Kirk. |
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CHURCH |
Church
Church
Church |
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. William Smith
Mr. James Grieve |
017.14 |
A small edifice, Resembling a Barn more than a church but for the the windows & small belfry on the S. [South] Side, erected for the Est [Established] church Congregation of Whitsome by the Heritors of the ph. [parish] in the year 17 The interior is seated to accomodate 2 persons and at present is dirty & out of repair. |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. William Smith
Mr. James Grieve |
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A plain substantial dwelling with garden, stabling & a few acres of excellent land attached the residence of the Parish Minister |
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CABBY BURN |
Cabby Burn
Cabby Burn
Cabby Burn |
Alexander Dippir
Alexander Hume
Alexander Brown |
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This burn takes its rise, near to Dyke-Gate-Head. In its course it forms the boundary between Hilton and Whitsome, and Hilton and Chirnside, and joins the Whiteadder at Whitehall. |
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MAGGIES BURN |
Maggies Burn
Maggies Burn
Maggies Burn |
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Alexander Hume
Alexander Brown |
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GLEBE |
Glebe (Hilton)
Glebe (Hilton)
Glebe (Hilton) |
Mr. John Turnbull
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. Angus Robertson |
017.14 ; 017.15 |
Two fields containing about 18 acres of excellent arable land which formerly were attached to Church living of Hilton, but now held by the Minister of Whitsome ph. [parish] situate on the N. [North] side of the ph. [parish] road immediately west of Hilton |
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HILTON QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Hilton Quarry
Hilton Quarry
Hilton Quarry |
James Grieve,
Alexander Hume,
Alexander Brown, |
017.15 |
A Sandstone Quarry situated on the farm of Hilton from which it obtains its name It is the property of C Trotter Esqr Morton Hall. |
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MAGGIES BURN |
Maggie's Burn
Maggie's Burn
Maggie's Burn |
James Grieve,
Alexander Hume,
Alexander Brown, |
017.15 ; 017.16 |
A small stream situated on the farm of Dykegatehead and flowing in an easterly Direction. There is not any reason assigned for this name, |
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Ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Sheet 17.15 Trace 1 -- Collected by John Webster Pte. RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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HILTON |
Hilton
Hilton
hilton |
James Grieve, Whitsome
Alexander Brown,
Alexander Hume, |
017.15 |
A rectangular built Farm House with outbuildings attached. The origin of this name is, that the site of the village of Hilton or, Hill Town is now occupied by the farm, and is the property of Henry Trotter Esqr. Morton Hall, tenanted by Mr. Balwer. |
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HILTON CHURCH (Remains of) |
Hilton Church (Remains of)
Hilton Church (Remains of)
Hilton Church (Remains of) |
James Grieve,
Alexander Brown,
Alexander Hume, |
017.15 |
The remains of this ancient Church, are very small, only a portion of the East side remaining, but the foundation is distinct, as well as the inscription on many of the Head stones in the Grave yard, and perfectly legible. The Bell was preserved until very recently by the Minister of Whitsome, |
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WINFIELD |
Winfield,
Winfield,
Winfield, |
James Grieve,
Alexander Brown,
Alexander Hume, |
017.15 |
A fine rectangular built farm house with extensive outbuildings detached, the original mode of spelling this name was Wynnefield. It is the property of Henry Trotter Esqr. Morton Hall. |
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Ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Sheet 17.15 Trace 4. 6. -- Collected by John Webster. Pte. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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MIRESIDE QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Mireside Quarry
Mireside Quarry
Mireside Quarry |
James Grieve
Alexander Brown
Alexander Hume |
017.15 |
A small Sandstone Quarry on the farm of Dykegatehead, it obtains its name from the farm House of Mireside having once occupied the same ground but all traces of it are obliterated. It is the Property of Sir George Houston Boswell Blackadder House. |
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DYKEGATEHEAD |
Dykegateheade
Dykegateheade
Dykegateheade
Dikegatehead
Dikegatehead |
James Grieve,
Alexander Brown,
Alexander Hume,
Cess Roll
James Low Esqr (Factor) |
017.15 |
A fine square built house with extensive offices and large farm attached. It is the Property of Sir George Houston Boswell, Tenanted by Mr. J Burns |
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Ph. [Parish] Whitsome -- Sheet 17.15 Trace 1 -- Collected by John Webster, Pte. R&SM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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GORDON LAW |
Gordon Law
Gordon Law
Gordon Law |
Mr. John Clay
Mr. James Grieve Forester, Blackadder |
017.15; 017.16 |
An inconsiderable elevation commanding a very extensive view to the E. [East], S. [South] & S.W. [South west], is situated on the E. [East] side of Wynnefield farm. |
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LAWS COTTAGE |
Laws Cottage
Laws Cottage
Laws Cottage |
James Low Esqr
Mr. Robert Walkenshaw
Mr. John Wilson |
023.01 |
A very neat newy erected cottage having a small garden attached, occupied by the Woodsman of the Laws Estate. It is situate off the N. [North] side of the Parish Rd. [Road] leading from Laws to Kimmerghame. |
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REDLAW BURN |
Redlaw Burn
Redlaw Burn
Redlaw Burn
Redlaw Burn |
James Low Esqr (Factor)
Mr. John Wilson (Law Cottage
Mr. Robert Wilson
Mr. Craw, Whitsome hill & late Tent. [Tenant] of Laws. |
021.01; 021.02 |
A considerable rivulet having its source from drainage water on the farm of Middlestotts in Edrom Ph. [Parish]. In its course it forms the boundary between Edrom & Whitsome, and enters the Leet near Newton. |
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SOUTHLAWS |
South Laws
South Laws
South Laws |
James Low Esqr
Title Deeds
Mr. Robert Walkenshaw |
021.10 |
A small arable farm with suitable dwelling ho. [house] garden & homestead conveniently situated thereon. About 40 years ago the whole of this farm was a Moorland waste; it now is well fenced & &c |
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LAWS NORTH PLANTATION |
Laws North Plantn [Plantation]
Laws North Plantn [Plantation]
Laws North Plantn [Plantation] |
James Low Esqr
Mr. Robert Wilson
Mr. John Wilson |
023.01 |
An extensive plantation of mixed wood which separates the laws from the South Laws & Newton farms. It is bounded on the N. [North] by the Redlaw Burn and on the South by the ph. [parish] Road from Newton to Kimmerghame &c. |
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LAWSMOOR PLANTATION |
Laws Moore Plantn [Plantation]
Laws Moore Plantn [Plantation]
Laws Moore Plantn [Plantation] |
James Low Esqr
Mr. Robert Wilson
Mr. John Wilson |
023.01 |
An extensive plantation of mixed wood on the S. [South] West margin of the Ph. [Parish], is bounded on the N. [North] by South Laws farm and on the S. [South] by Harcarse Burn |
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HARCARSE BURN |
Harcarse Burn |
Mr. John Simson
Mr. Robert Wilson
Mr. John Wilson |
023.10 |
A large brook having its source from the boggy land on Harcarse farm in Fogo Parish, it runs an easterly course and enters the Leet two fields S. [South] of West Newton Farm house. It forms part of the boundary between Whitsome & Swinton Parishes. |
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WEST NEWTON |
West Newton
West Newton
West Newton |
Leader
Mr. John Simson (Tent) [Tenant]
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. Thomas Brown (overseer of the ph. [parish] Roads) |
023.01 |
A comfortable farm house, recently erected, with Suitable Outbuildings & about 240 acres of good arable land attached. Most part of this land is in a high state of cultivation and the outbuildings in a tolerable state of repair. |
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Whitsome Parish -- 23.1 T. [Traces] 5 & 6 by Charles Buck |
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WHITSOMEHILL |
Whitsome-hill
Whitsome-hill
Whitsome-hill |
Tack
Mr. James Grieve (Tenant)
Mr. John Turnbull |
023.02 |
A large farm comprising upwards of 600 acres of fine arable land, a superior dwelling-house & walled garden, very extensive & suitable outbuildings, a powerful Steam Threshing Mill, Servants Cottages &c. &c. The land is in a high state of cultivation and the farm buildings in excellent repair. |
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LEET WATER |
Leet Water
Leet Water
Leet Water |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. John Simpson (N. [North] Newton)
Mr. Robert Wilson (Forester Leet. |
017 |
A small river which rises on the farm of Leetside, in Whitsome Parish, takes a S.W. [South West] course, falling through Ravelaw, Longridge & Newton farms, thence thro. [through] Swinton & Coldstream Parishes, and enters the Tweed at Coldstream. |
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LITTLE MARL-LEAS PLANTATION |
Little Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation)
Little Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation)
Little Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation) |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith
Mr. James Ridden |
023.02 |
A small triangular plantation of mixed trees, on Whitsome-hill farm. |
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EAST NEWTON |
East Newton
East Newton
East Newton |
Mr. John Simpson,
Mr. Thomas Simpson
Mr. Anthony Whitehead |
023.02 |
A neat farmhouse, garden & steading and about 240 acres of good arable land attached This land is in a high state of cultivation and the farm-buildings, excepting the hands house in thorough repair. |
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MARL-LEAS PLANTATION |
Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation)
Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation)
Marl-leas Plant. [Plantation) |
Mr. James Grieve
Mr. William Smith
Mr. James Ridden |
017 |
A long strip of land, planted with mixed trees, on Whitsome-hill farm. |
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JARDINEFIELD |
Jardinefield
Jardinefield
Jardinefield
Jardinefield |
Tack
Mr. Peter Cowe (Tenant)
Mr. Grieve, Whitsome
Mr. Turnbull (Schoolmaster) |
023.03 |
An excellent arable farm of about 200 acres, with a superior dwelling house, walled garden, commodious & well arranged steading, Steam threshing Mill &c., conveniently situated thereon. This land has been all drained and is tolerably well cultivated; and the Farm Buildings are in good repair, having been very recently crested. |
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WINFIELD COTTAGE |
Wynnefield Cottage
Wynnefield Cottage
Wynnefield Cottage
Wynnefield Cottage
Wynnefield Cottage
Wynefield
Wynefield
Winfield
Winfield
Winfield
Winfield
Winnfield |
Mr. James Grieve
Statistical Account
Mr. Alexander Brown
Mr. John Turnbull
Jackson Records & Rate Book
Cess Valuation Roll
Voters List
James Low Esqr.
Lease & Title Deeds
Mr. John Clay
Andrew Cameron, Forester
Johnstons County Map |
023.03 |
A very neat cottage & a large garden attached, situated on the N. [North] side of the Kelso & Berwick Turnpike Road. |
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NEWTON QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Newton Quarry (Sandstone)
Newton Quarry (Sandstone)
Newton Quarry (Sandstone) |
James Low Esqr
Mr. John Simson
Mr. James Grieve |
023.06 |
An extensive sandstone Quarry on the farm of Newton and adj [adjacent] to the N. [North] Side of the Swinton to Berwick Trust Road. Both White & Red-stone are obtained from this quarry, the former is much famed for Building purposes. |
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[Signed] R. Thomas Cap. [Captain] R.E. [Royal Engineers] 17. July 1857. |
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANACE SURVEY MS STORE 14 OCT. [OCTOBER] 1897 SOUTHAMPTON
CO. [COUNTY] BERWICK
NAME SHEETS
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The Parish
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Index to Whitsome Parish
Name of Objects -- Pages
Battle Knowes -- 18
CAMP (Supposed Roman) -- 18
Blind Well -- 17
Burial Ground -- 22
Cabby Burn -- 10, 23
Church -- 22
Cow Bane -- 11
Crofts --16
Crown Inn -- 17
Doons Law -- 20
Dykegatehead -- 20
East Newton -- 36
Eaglehall -- 18
Frenchlaw -- 19
Glebe -- 17
Gordon Law -- 29
Harcarse Burn -- 32
Heritage -- 16
Herriotbank -- 18
Hilton -- 27
Hilton Church (Remains of) -- 27
Hilton Quarry (Sandstone) -- 26
Jardinefield -- 37
Joshua Plantation -- 13
Laws -- 13
Laws North Plantation -- 32
Laws Moor Plantation --32
Laws Cottage -- 31
Langrig -- 15
Leetside -- 19
Leet Water -- 15, 35
Little Marl-leas Plantation -- 35
Maggie's Burn -- 23, 26
Manse -- 22
Manse -- 25
Merse (Distt.) [District] -- 8
Mireside Quarry (Sandstone) -- 28
Muir House -- 9
Marl-leas Plantation -- 36
Newton Quarry (Sandstone) 39
Pistol Plantation -- 9
Reavelaw -- 15
Redlaw Burn -- 31.
Reid's Well -- 21 |
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Index Continued
Nameof Objects -- Pages
School (Boys & Girls) -- 21
Southlaws -- 31
Roman Remains found here -- 20
West Newton --33
Whitsome -- 1
Whitsome -- 21
Whitsomhill -- 35
Wildcat Lane -- 13
Winfield -- 27
Winfield Cottages -- 37 |
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