OS1/10/4/79
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAG | Hag Hag (on Esk) Hag (on Esk) Hag Hag |
James Campbell, Auchenrivock Mr Thomas Corson Occupant. William Hotson Enthorn Property documents Johnston's Map of Dumfriesshire |
053 | [Situation] On the West bank of River Esk A commodious farm house two storeys high having suitable offices garden etc; there is a large farm of land attached. The property of the Duke of Buccleuch tenanted by Thomas Corson |
| HECKS FORD | Hecks Ford Hecks Ford |
Mr Thomas Corson Hag (on Esk) Mr Robert Murray Schoolmaster Canonhie |
053 | [Situation] Through River Esk - opposite Hag. This name applies to a ford through the River Esk situated dirrectly east of "Hag (On Esk") and a little to the north of "Hag School". |
| SKELLY POOL | Skelly Pool Skelly Pool |
Mr Robert Murray Schoolmaster Hag School Mr Thomas Corson Hag (on Esk) |
053 | [Situation] In River Esk. A deep pool in the River Esk a little to the east of Hag School it derives its name from a fish called the Skelly -, of which it is said to contain a great number, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 79,Parish of Canonbie -- Sheet 53 No 7 -- Trace 6
[Note Hag] -- Hag - a Sink or mire in mosses
any broken ground in a bog. -- Brockett's Glossary of North-Country words
[Signed] James Harper Ca [Civilian assistant]
[Initialled] O.B.
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