OS1/10/20/54

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FIDDLETON T.P. Fiddleton T.P. [Turn Pike]
Fiddleton T.P. [Turn Pike]
Mrs. Hellen Byers Toll Collector
Mr. William Johnston Campknowes
027 [Situation] On the Turnpike Road at Fiddleton Wood.
A small house one storey high having a vegetable garden, the property of the Road Trustees, Hellen Byers, Collector.
CAMPKNOWES Campknowes
Campknowes
Mr. William Johnston Occupant.
Mr. John Gowanlock Blackhall
027 [Situation] 10 chains S.E. [South East] from Fiddleton T.P. [Turn Pike]
A small farm house, having suitable offices &c. all in good repair, there being a small farm attached.
It was here that the famous freebooter Johney Armstrong was captured by King James; and he was afterwards executed at Killenrig. It derives its name from a Camp having been here at one time - no remains of which is now to be seen. The property of the Duke of Buccleuch.

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Fiddleton Bar (Old) [crossed out] - not a proper name, merely the house attached to an old T.P. [Turn Pike]

[Signed] James Harper
CA [Civilian Assistant]

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