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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROWANBURN COTTAGE | Rowanburn Cottage Rowanburn Cottage |
Thomas Graham Occupant David Leishman Canonbiemuir |
054 | [Situation] 27 chains S.E. [South East] from Rownaburnhead. A small neat cottage one storey high having a vegetable garden attached, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch occupied by Thomas Graham |
| CANONBIE COLLIERY | Canonbie Colliery Canonbie Colliery |
Mr Edmond Gibson Manager Thomas Graham Clerk Rowanburn Cottage |
054 | [Situation] At Canonbiemuir. This name applies to two coalpits situated to the east of Rowan Burn, the depth of shaft is 50 & 60 fathoms & the thickness of seam is 8 feet, they are worked by three Steam engines each about 30 horse power, there are nearly 100 hands employed, managed by Mr Edmond Gibson, The property of the Duke of Buccleuch |
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[Page] 156,Parish of Canonbie -- Sheet 54 No 9 -- Trace 4
[Signed] James Harper
ca [civilian assistant]
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