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PARISH OF HUMBIE
PLAN 18B
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Humbie -- 25
Browseat -- 7
Brown Dod -- 13
Brown Dod Wood -- 13
Birns Water -- 15
BanKhead -- 21
Blegbie -- 24
Blegbie Hill -- 24
Church -- 9
chesterhill -- 20
Gorsehope Plantation -- 21
Free church -- 8
Greenford Burn -- 6
Humbie Cottages -- 3
Hattonhill -- 3
Highlee -- 4
Humbie Wood -- 4
Humbie House -- 4
Humbie Mill -- 6
Humbie Mill Bridge -- 6
Humbie Water -- 9
Humbie Mains -- 22
Humbie Dean -- 22
Harehope Wood -- 23
Johnstonburn House -- 18
Johnstonburn House -- 18
Kirk Bridge (1645) -- 5
Keith Water -- 10
Keith Woods -- 10
Keith Bridge -- 10
Kippit Hill -- 17
Keithhill -- 24
Leegate -- 3
Lady Wood -- 7
Leaston Burn -- 12
Leaston Bridge -- 12
Leaston Saw Mill -- 16
Leaston House -- 16
Linn Dean Water -- 19
Leaston School -- 21
(Socty [Society] for prog christn [propogating christian] Knowledge -- 21
Lammermuir Hills -- 25
Manse (Free Church) -- 8
Manse -- 9
Mid Hill -- 14
Muirpark Cottage -- 17
Marrishall -- 20
New Mains -- 5
Old Humbie -- 22
Post Office -- 7
Plowland Hill -- 12
Pogbie Burn -- 20
School -- 8
Springfield Wood -- 13
Stonefauld Hill -- 14
Serpentine Walk Plantation -- 15
Stobshiel -- 16
Shielinghill -- 17
Scadlaw Wood -- 18
Tynebank -- 3 |
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Parish of Humbie
Index Continued
Names of Objects -- Pages
The Butts -- 3
Tyne House -- 8
Tyne Park -- 8
Upper Keith -- 7
Wauk Mill (Ruins of) -- 5
Waterloo Plantation -- 15
West Hill -- 25
Windy Law -- 23 |
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HUMBIE COTTAGES |
Humbie Cottages
Humbie Cottages |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr D. McKenzie |
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[Situation] About 10 chains west from Humbie House
A Row of Cottages near Humbie House occupied by the Forester & other Servants of the Proprietor, Lord Polworth |
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HATTONHILL |
Hatton Hill
Hatton Hill
Hatton Hill
Hattonhill
Hattonhill
Hattonhill |
Rent Receipt
Mr William Turnbull
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Johnstons Co. [County] map
Mr James Park |
018 |
[Situation] About 20 chains South of Humbie House.
A small Farmhouse with offices Thrashing Machine attached, Occupied by William Turnbull, the property of Lord Polworth |
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LEEGATE |
Leegate
Leegate
Leegate
Liggate |
Mr James Park
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
John Hunter
Forests Co. [County] map. |
018 |
[Situation] About ½ mile East of Humbie House.
A Small Farmhouse with office, Thrashing Machine and Smithy attached Occupied by John Hunter, the property of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge John Tawse Esq. Secretary |
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Plan 18B. -- Parish of Humbie |
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HIGHLEE |
Highlee
Highlee
Highlee
High Lee |
Rent receipt
Mr. Archibald Murray
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir Humbie Manse
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About a mile N.N.E. [North North East] Upper Keith.
A neat Farmhouse with offices Thrashing Mill &c attached all in good repair, Occupied by Mr. Archibald Murray. The Property of Lord Polworth. |
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HUMBIE WOOD |
Humbie Wood
Humbie Wood
Humbie Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir
Mr. Archibald Murray
Mr. D. McKenzie |
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[Situation] About a mile N.N.E. [North North East] from Upper Keith
An extensive Wood of Mixed Forest and Fir Trees on Humbie Water the Property of Lord Polworth |
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HUMBIE HOUSE |
Humbie House
Humbie House
Humbie House
Humbie
Humbie |
Rent Receipt
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir
Mr. D. McKenzie
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About a mile N.E. [North East] from Upper Keith
A neat dwelling House with Offices, Saw Mill, a Lodge and a Small portion of Land attached, Occupied by Mr. Donald McKenzie, the property of Lord Polworth |
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Plan 18B Parish of Humbie |
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NEW MAINS |
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains
New Mains
E. [East] Mains |
Rent Receipt
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir
Revd. [Reverend] John Henry
Mr. James Lamb
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N. by E. [North by East] from Newmains
A Farmhouse with offices and Thrashing Machine attached, in good repair; the Property of Lord Polworth. Mr. William Brough is Occupier. This is Erroneously Called E. [East] Mains on Johnston's County map. |
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WAUK MILL (Ruins of) [Humbie] |
Wauk Mill (Ruins of)
Wauk Mill (Ruins of)
Wauk Mill |
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir
Mr. James Lamb
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains East from Newmains
The Ruins of a 'Wauk Mill' on the East side of Humbie Water, near Humbie Church. It is not a local name but simply the name of the object. |
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KIRK BRIDGE (1645) |
Kirk Bridge
Kirk Bridge
Kirk Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] George Weir
Revd. [Reverend] John Henry
Mr. James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N. by E. [North by East] from Upper Keith.
An old Stone Bridge of one Arch over Humbie Water near Humbie Church. It is said to have been Erected by Sir A. Hepburn in 1645. On a Stone Tablet in the S. [South] parapet Wall is Cut the following
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A.H.
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Plan 18 B. -- Parish of Humbie |
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HUMBIE MILL |
Humbie Mill
Humbie Mill
Humbie Mill
Humbie Mill
Old Mill |
Rent receipt
Mr William Stewart
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 20 Chains N.N.E [North North East] from Upper Keith.
A Farmhouse with offices and Thrashing Mill attached, in good repair. Occupied by Mr William Stewart; the property of Lord Polworth. The Mill now used as a Thrashing Mill, was used about 30 years ago as a Corn Mill, hence the name. |
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HUMBIE MILL BRIDGE |
Humbie Mill Bridge
Humbie Mill Bridge
Humbie Mill Bridge
Humbie Mill Bridge |
Mr William Stewart
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E by E [North East by East] from Upper Keith
A good stone Bridge of one Arch over "Humbie Water" near "Humbie Mill". It is not a County Bridge. This name is to be written in accordance with the usage of this Division; whether it is Humbie-mill Br [Bridge]; Humbiemill Br. [Bridge] or Humbie Mill Br. [Bridge] the authorities cannot decide. |
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GREENFORD BURN |
Greenford Burn |
Mr William Stewart
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] Runs in North westerly direction West of Humbie.
A Small Stream which gathers on the Farm of "Humbie Mains" and flows northwards through "Humbie Dean" to "Humbie Mill" where it joins "Humbie Water'. There were some Cottages on the "Humbie Mains Farm" which are now removed, which was called Greenford, hence the name. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18 B |
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LADY WOOD |
Lady Wood
Lady Wood
Lady Wood |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr William Stewart
Mr William Brough New Mains |
018 |
[Situation] About 1/2 a mile N. by E. [North by east] from Upper Keith
A small portion of Wood thro' [through] which flows Humbie Water, Consisting of mixed Forest & fir trees, Situated north of Humbie Mill. Lord Polworth, Proprietor. |
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BROWSEAT |
Browseat
Browseat
Browseat |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
William Stewart
William Brough
Johnston's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] At the east end of Upper Keith.
Some Cottages in the Village of Upper Keith in the Farm of New Mains; the Property of Lord Polworth. |
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UPPER KEITH |
Upper Keith
Upper Keith
Upper Keith
Upper Keith
Upper Keith |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr James Lamb
Mr James Mack
Forest's Co [County] map |
018 |
[Situation] In the South of the parish.
A Small Village of well built tho' [though] small Cottages. the only Public Buildings are Humbie School, the Free Church & manse, and a Post office: There is neither Inn nor Public House. |
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POST OFFICE [Upper Keith] |
Post Office |
Archibald Darg |
018 |
[Situation] At the east of the hamlet of Upper Keith.
The post Office is kept by Archibald Darg; there is one arrival & despatch daily by Mailgig to Dalkeith thro' [through] Fala. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18 B |
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FREE CHURCH [Upper Keith] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir Humbie Manse
Revd [Reverend] John Henry Free church Manse
Mr James Lamb Humbie School |
018 |
[Situation] About 12 chains S.E. by E. [South East by East] from Upper Keith.
A plain Square building Erected in 1843 at the Village of Upper Keith, it is seated to accommodate about 400; the Communicants average 200; the offg [officiating] Minister is The Revd [Reverend] John Henry. |
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MANSE [Free Church, Upper Keith] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Goerge Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] About 12 chains North from Upper Keith.
A neat Stone Building erected in 1850 in a plain Gothic Style, commanding an extensive View of the Valley thro' [through] which flows the "Humbie Water". It is the residence of the Free Church Minister the Revd [Reverend] John Henry, who has a stipend of £122 per annum, which however fluctuates according to the Indentation fund. |
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HUMBIE SCHOOL (Parish) |
Humbie School (Parish)
Humbie School (Parish)
Humbie School (Parish) |
Revd [Reverend] John Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] At the west of Upper Keith Village
A schoolroom with dwellinghouse attached in the Village of Upper Keith, of good Construction. The teacher is Mr James Lamb, who has a salary of £29.18.10 with Fees amounting to £10 together with the legal accommodations.The number of Scholars is: 22 male & 18 female in all forty scholars. It is the parish School of Humbie. |
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Plan 18 B |
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HUMBIE WATER |
Humbie Water
Humbie Water
Humbie Water |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir Humbie Manse
Revd [Reverend] John Henry Free Ch [Church] Manse
Mr James Lamb Humbie School |
018 |
[Situation] Runs is a Northerly direction past the South side of Upper Keith.
A Considerable Stream which rises in the Lammermuir Hills, and flows in a Northerly direction - receiving in its Course the waters of Several minor Streams and bears the names "Linn Dean Water", "Johnstonburn Water" & "Humbie Water"; it then falls into "Birns Water" which, uniting with the "Tyne Water" near "Salton" forms the "River Tyne", which falls into the Firth of Forth at Tynningham. |
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HUMBIE CHURCH (Parish) |
Humbie Church
Humbie Church
Humbie Church
Kirk |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] James Henry
James Lamb
Forest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 50 chains North from Upper Keith
A neat Square-built Structure Surmounted by a Belfry, on the West side of "Humbie Water", most pleasantly situated in a beautifully Wooded Valley. It was Erected in 1800 on the site of the Old Church which was the Par. [Parish] Church of Humbie previous to the Union of the Parishes of Keith and Humbie about 1675, and is surrounded by a graveyard . It is seated to accommodate 300; the Communicants are 200; and the Revd [Reverend] George Weir is the Officiating Minister. |
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HUMBIE MANSE |
Humbie Manse
Humbie Manse
Humbie Manse
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] James Henry
James lamb
Forest's Co. [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 3/4 of a mile N. by E. [North by East] from Upper Keith.
A neat dwelling House the residence of the Est. Ch. [Established Church] Minister. It was erected about 1789, and has a Glebe attached of 4 1/4 Acres, Scot. The Stipend which is all in grain, is 16 Bolls of Wheat, 120 Bolls of Barley & 120 Bolls of Oatmeal; together with £8.6.8 for Communion Elements. |
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Plan 18 B |
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KEITH WATER |
Keith Water
Keith Water
Keith Water |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir Humbie Manse
Mr James Lamb Schoolmaster
Revd [Reverend] John Henry Free Ch [Church] Manse |
018 |
[Situation] Runs in a Northeasterly direction, about 3/4 of a mile N.W. [North West] from Upper Keith
A Considerable stream the Continuation of Costerton Water Eastwards to its junction with Humbie Water on 14D thence flows Northwards and falls into Birns Water, which falls into the Tyne, which falls into the Firth of Forth at Tynningham Bay. |
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KEITH WOODS |
Keith Woods
Keith Woods
Keith Woods |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr James Lamb
Revd [Reverend] John Henry |
018 |
[Situation] About 7/8 of a mile N.N.W. [North North West] from Upper Keith
Several Woods, consisting of Mixed Forest & fir trees, on the "Keith Estate" along the the North side of "Keith Water and the West side of Humbie Water. The property of the Earl of Hopetown. They are chiefly on Plan 14D. |
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KEITH BRIDGE |
Keith Bridge
Keith Bridge
Keith Bridge |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr James Lamb
Revd [Reverend] John Henry |
018 |
[Situation] About 65 Chains N.W. by N. [North West by North] from Upper Keith.
A good Stone Bridge of One Arch over the Keith Water on the Road from Upper Keith toward Ormiston. It is not a County Bridge |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18 B |
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Plan 18B Parish of Yester |
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PLOWLAND HILL |
Plowland Hill
Plowland Hill
Plowland Hill
Plowland Hill
Plowland Hill
Plewland hill |
Estate Plan
Mr James Park
Mr Alexander Dewar
Mr Andrew Sharp
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Forest's Co. [County ]Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 miles E.N.E. [East North East] from Upper Keith.
A group of Office-Buildings with Thrashing Mill and Several Cottages attached, the latter the residence of Hinds and other servants. Mr James Park of Leaston House is Occupier. The property of "the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge", John Tawse Esq is Secretary. |
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LEASTON BURN |
Leaston Burn
Leaston Burn
Leaston Burn
Leaston Burn
Leaston |
Estate Plan
James Park
Alexander Dewar
Andrew Sharp
Johnstons County Map |
018 |
[Situation] Runs in Northerly direction East of Leaston House.
A Small Stream which Collects on the Leaston Estate, west of Bankhead, and flows by Leaston House in its Course to Birns Water, which it joins near Gilchriston |
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LEASTON BRIDGE |
Leaston Bridge |
Mr James Park
Mr Alexander Dewar
Mr Andrew Sharp |
018 |
[Situation] About 10 chains N.E. [North East] from Leaston House.
A good Stone Bridge of one Arch over Leaston Burn Constructed & Kept in repair by the Parish of Humbie. |
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Plan18 B |
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BROWN DOD |
Brown Dod |
Mr James Park
Mr Alexander Dewar
Mr John Hislop
Mr Andrew Sharp |
018 |
[Situation] About a mile East N.E. [North East] from Begbie.
A small Hill in a Wood to which it gives its name, on the Leaston Estate |
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BROWN DOD WOOD |
Brown Dod Wood
Brown Dod Wood
Brown Dod Wood
Brown Dod Wood |
James Park
Alexander Dewar
John Hislop
Andrew Sharp |
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[Situation] About a Mile E.N. E [East North East] from Begbie.
A Wood of Mixed Forest & fir trees- Chiefly fir- on the Leaston Estate. The property of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. John Tawse Esqr, Secy [Secretary] |
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SPRINGFIELD WOOD |
Springfield Wood
Springfield Wood
Springfield Wood
Springfield Wood |
James Park
Alexander Dewar
John Hislop
Andrew Sharp |
018 |
[Situation] About 1/2 a mile East of Begbie.
A wood of mixed Forest & fir trees- chiefly fir- on the Leaston Estate. The property of the Society for Propagating of Christian Knowledge. John Tawse Esqr, Advocate, is Secretary. |
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Plan 18 B |
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STONEFAULD HILL |
Stonefauld Hill
Stonefauld Hill
Stonefauld Hill |
Stobshiel & Wanside Estate Plan 1802
Mr Andrew Sharp
Mr John Hislop |
018 |
[Situation] About a mile & a 1/4 N. E. [North East] from Begbie.
A small Hill on the Farm of Stobshiel. John Tawse Esq is the proprietor. |
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MID HILL |
Mid Hill
Mid Hill
Mid Hill |
Estate Plan 1802
Mr John Hislop
Andrew Sharp |
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[Situation] About a Mile East by North from Begbie.
A small hill on the South side of Brown Dod Wood, on the Stobshiel Estate. |
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Plan 18 B |
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BIRNS WATER |
Birns Water
Birns Water
Birns Water
Birns Water
Birns Water |
County Map
Mr John Milne
Mr James Park
Andrew Sharp
Stobshiel Estate plan |
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[Situation] Running in a northerly direction east of Stobshiel.
A Considerable Stream which flows from the Lammermuir Hill, and is formed by the water of Several Small Burns. It flows Northwards by Stobshiel, Gilchriston to its Junction with the River Tyne near Salton. |
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SERPENTINE WALK PLANTATION |
Serpentine Walk Plantation
Serpentine Walk Plantation
Serpentine Walk Plantation |
John Tawer Esq.
Mr Andrew Sharp
Mr John Hislop |
018 |
[Situation] About 15 chains South east from Stobshiel.
A plantation of larch & Fir trees on the Stobshiel Estate. So called by the proprietor, John Tawse Esq. Advocate. |
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WATERLOO PLANTATION |
Waterloo Plantation
Waterloo Plantation
Waterloo Plantation |
John Tawse Esq
Andrew Sharp
John Hyslop |
018 |
[Situation] About 1 1/3 Mile E.N.E. [east North East] from Blegbie.
A plantation of Fir & larch Trees on the Stobhill & Wanside Estate. So called by the Proprietor in Commemoration of that glorious battle: it having been planted in 1815. |
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Plan 18B |
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LEASTON HOUSE |
Leaston House
Leaston House
Leaston House
Leaston
Leaston |
Mr James Park
Mr Alexander Dewar
Mr Andrew Sharp
Forrest's Co [County] Map
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[Situation] About 1½ miles E.N.E. [East North east] of Upper Keith.
A large & Commodious dwelling House with Ornamental Shrubs &c Surrounding it, on the Leaston Estate. It is in excellent repair, and is the residence of Mr James Park who occupies the Farms of Leaston, Bankhead & Plowlands Hill. The Leaston Estate is the Property of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. |
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LEASTON SAW MILL |
Leaston Saw Mill |
James Park
Alexander Dewar
Andrew Sharp |
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[Situation] About 65 Chains South East from Leaston House-
A mill wrought by Steam for Sawing Wood in the Leaston Estate. The property of the above society. |
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STOBSHIEL |
Stobsheil
Stobsheil
Stobsheil
Stob Sheils
Stob Sheils |
John Tawse Esq
estate Plan 1802
Mr John Hislop
Mr James Park
Johnston's Co [County] Map
Forrests Co [County] map |
018 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] from Blegbie.
A farmhouse with offices Thrashing Mill attached in excellent Repair; Occupied by Mr John Hislop. The property of John Tawse Esq. Advocate |
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Plan 18 B |
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SHEELINGHILL |
Sheelinghill
Sheelinghill
Sheelinghill
Shillinghill
Shillinghill |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr James Lamb
Johnston's Co [County] Map
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 30 chains East from Upper Keith.
A group of cottages- some of which are in ruins and the others in bad repair, on the Farm of "Humbie Mill"; so called from their Situation -on the eminence near Humbie Mill. George Polworth, Proprietor. |
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KIPPET HILL |
Kippet Hill
Kippet Hill
Kippet Hill
Kippet Hill
Kippit Hill
Kippit Hill |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr James Lamb
Mr James Mack Upper Keith
Johnston's Co. [county] Map
Forest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 1/2 a Mile South West from Upper Keith.
A well Known eminence in the Farm of Upper Keith on which is a small Rounall of trees. |
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MUIRPARK COTTAGE |
Muirpark Cottage
Muirpark Cottage
Muirpark Cottage |
Mr John Thompson
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr James Lamb |
018 |
[Situation] About 35 chains South West from Upper Keith.
A Small cottage on the roadside from Upper Keith to Fala, a short distance from the former. The residence of the proprietor or Feuar, Mr John Thompson. |
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Plan 18 B |
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JOHNSTONBURN HOUSE |
Johnstonburn House
Johnstonburn House
Johnstonburn House
Johnstonburn House
Johnston Burn
Johnston Burn |
Archibald Brown Esq
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Mr Thomas Henderson
Forrest's Co [County] Map
Johnston's County Map |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a mile South from Upper Keith
A Commodious, well built Mansion house with offices &c adjacent & Surrounded by Ornamental grounds and gardens; the residence of the proprietor Archibald Brown Esq. There is a lodge at the Entrance to the Estate, on the door of which is the inscription: "Tak Thocht. Big Nocht. 1814" |
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JOHNSTONBURN WATER |
Johnstonburn Water
Johnstonburn Water
Johnstonburn Water
Johnstonburn Water |
Revd [Reverend] John Hery
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr Thomas Henderson
Mr J. Henderson |
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[Situation] Runninig in a Northerly direction east of Johnstonburn
The continuation of Linn Dean Water northwards on the Johnstonburn Estate. It bears this name from the Junction of Pogbie Burn with Linn Dean Water. South of Mavisbank, to the Northside of Scadlaw Wood where it takes the name of Humbie Water; which joins the Birns Water which falls into the Tyne. |
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SCADLAW WOOD |
Scadlaw Wood
Scadlaw Wood |
Mr Thomas Henderson
Mr J. Henderson Soutra Mains |
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[Situation] About 30 chains South of Upper Keith
A Wood of mixed Forest & fir trees on an Eminence on the Johnstonburn Estate. Etymology not known. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18B |
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LINN DEAN WATER |
Linn-Dean Water
Linn-Dean Water
Linn-Dean Water
Linn-Dean Water |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] J. Henry
Mr Thomas Henderson Chesterhill
Mr John Henderson
Soutra Mains |
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[Situation] Running in a Northerly direction South of Mavis-hall.
A Stream which rises in the Lammermuir Hills & flows in a Northerly direction through Linn Dean to the S. [South] side of Mavishall & past "Soutra Mill"- it is there Joined by "Pogbie Burn' and takes the name of Johnstonburn Water, further on it is Called Humbie Water which falls into Birns Water which falls into the Tyne.
To be written according to the Division usage for Compound words the Authorities will not decide. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18B |
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CHESTERHILL |
Chesterhill
Chesterhill
Chesterhill
Chesterhill
Chesterhill |
Rent Receipt
Mr Thomas Henderson
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 3/4 of a mile South by West from Upper Keith.
A well constructed Farmhouse - the offices belonging to which are Called Mavishall. Occupied by Mr Thomas Henderson; the Property of Archibald Brown Esq. Johnstonburn House. There is no tradition whatever of a Roman Camp or Station in this locality. |
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MAVISHALL |
Mavishall
Mavishall
Mavishall
Mavis hall |
Mr Thomas Henderson
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry
Forest's Co [County] Map |
018 |
[Situation] About 7/8 of a mile S. by E. [South by East] from Mavishall.
The offices, Thrashing Mill, Saw Mill & Cottages belonging to Chesterhill Farm. They are so called from there having been a small dwelling house here, which was removed at the time they were erected. Archibald Brown Esq. Proprietor. |
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POGBIE BURN |
Pogbie Burn
Pogbie Burn
Pogbie Burn |
Thomas Henderson
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Revd [Reverend] John Henry |
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[Situation] Running in a northeasterly direction South of Mavishall
A Small Stream which rises in the Lammermuir Hills; near Pogbie Hill and flows northwards by Pogbie to its Junction with Johnstonburn Water near Mavishall. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18B |
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LEASTON SCHOOL |
Leaston School
Leaston School
Leaston School |
Mr James Park
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mrs Baxter Teacher |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] from Upper Keith
A neat dwelling house with Schoolroom attached, the property of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge. The School is attended by 10 Male and 24 Female Scholars. The teacher is Mrs Baxter, who has a Salary of £10, from the above Society, the Fees average 3/- [shillings] per qr [quarter] or £20.8.0 per annum, with free House & garden. It is an Infant & Industrial School and was erected in 1850. |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead |
Rent Receipt
Mr James Park
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Johnston's Co [Couunty] Map
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 mile E. by N. [East by North] from Upper Keith.
A Farmhouse with offices and Thrashing Machine attached; it is the residence of one of the Hinds of the occupier, Mr James Park of Leaston House; and is the Property of the Society for propagating Christian Knowledge; John Tawse Esq. Secretary |
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CORSEHOPE PLANTATION |
Corsehope Plantation
Corsehope Plantation
Corsehope Plantation |
John Tawse es
Mr James Park
Revd [Reverend] George Weir |
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[Situation] About a mile E.N.E.[East North East] from Upper Keith
A narrow Strip of plantation on the Leaston estate; the property of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18B
[Leaston School] Soc. for Propg. Christn [Society for Propgating Christian] Knowledge |
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OLD HUMBIE |
Old Humbie
Old Humble
Old Humbie
Humbie Old place |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr William Stewart
Mr Robert Kerr
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1/2 a mile E. [East] from Upper Keith
Two Cottages on the Farm of Humbie Mains, the property of Lord Polwarth. These are Cottages which were attached to Old Humbie House- which was removed Several years ago. |
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HUMBIE MAINS |
Humbie Mains
Humbie Mains
Humbie Mains
Humbie Mains
Humbie Mains
Humbie Mains |
Rent receipt
Mr Robert Kerr
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr William Stewart
County Map
Forrest's Co [County] Map |
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[Situation] 3/4 of a mile E. by S. [East by South] from Upper Keith.
A Farmhouse with Offices and Threshing Mill attached Occupied by Mr Robert Kerr; the property of Lord Polwarth |
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HUMBIE DEAN |
Humbie Dean
Humbie Dean |
Revd [Reverend] George Weir
Mr William Stewart |
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[Situation] Abour 30 chains East from Upper Keith
A Wooded Ravine or dean through which flows Greenford Burn; the Wood is Mixed Forest & fir Lord Polwarth is proprietor. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18 B |
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HAREHOPE WOOD |
Harehope Wood |
Mr Alexander Trotter
Mr Joseph Brown |
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[Situation] 5/8 of a mile S.W. [South West] from Blegbie.
A Small Wood of Mixed Forest & Fir trees on the Farm of Keith Hill. The property of Lord Polwart. [Polworth] |
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WANTERS KNOWE |
Wanters Knowe |
Mr Alexander Trotter
Mr Joseph Brown
Mr James Park |
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[Situation] Near the South side of the Windy Law.
A Small Hill on the Farm of Blegbie east of Windy Law. It is within the Lammermuir range. |
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WINDY LAW |
Windy Law |
Estate Plan 1802
Mr Alexander Trotter
Mr James Park
Mr Andrew Sharp |
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[Situation] About A 1/4 of a Mile E. [East] by South from Blegbie.
A Considerable Hill feature on the Hobsheil Estate on the Base of the Lammermuir Hills. John Tawse Esq. Proprietor. It is within the Lammermuir range. |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18B |
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BLEGBIE |
Blegbie
Blegbie
Blegbie
Blegbie
Blegbie
Blegbie |
Rent Receipt
Mr Joseph Brown
Mr James Park
County Map
Johnston's Co [County] map
Forrest's County Map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile E.S.E. [East south east] from Upper Keith
An extensive Farmhouse with offices Thrashing Mill &c attached all in excellent repair, Occupied by Mr Joseph Brown. The property of William Park Esq. |
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KEITH HILL |
Keith Hill (or Keith Hill)
Keith Hill (or Keith Hill)
Keith Hill (or Keith Hill)
Keithhill |
Rent Receipt
Mr Alexander Trotter
Mr James Park
County Map |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile SW. [South West] of Blegbie
A Small Farmhouse with offices attached in indifferent Repair, Occupied by Alexander Trotter. Lord Polworth is proprietor. |
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BLEGBIE HILL |
Blegbie Hill
Blegbie Hill |
Mr Joseph Brown
Mr Alexander Trotter |
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[Situation] About a mile S. by E. [south by east] from Blegbie.
A Hill on the Moors belonging to the Farm of Blegbie on which is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station. This Hill is erroneously written Pockbie Hill on the County map. It is within the Lammermuir range |
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Parish of Humbie
Plan 18 B |
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WEST HILL |
West Hill |
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LAMMERMUIR HILLS |
Lammermuir Hills |
See Name Book Plan 19B |
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[Situation] In the southern portion of the parish.
See Name Book Plan 19B. For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 19B |
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PARISH OF HUMBIE |
Parish of Humbie |
See Name Book Plan 14D |
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[Situation] In the South Western portion of the County.
See Name Book Plan 14D For Descriptive Remarks See Name BooK Plan 14D. |
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PARISH OF FALA AND SOUTRA
Plan 18B
INDEX
Name of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Fala & Soutra -- 31
Meikle Law -- 31 |
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MEIKLE LAW |
Muckle Law
Muckle Law |
Thomas Henderson
John Henderson |
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About 1⅛ mile South by West from Upper Keith.
A small eminence on the farm of Soutra the summit of which is planted with trees, chiefly fir |
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FALA AND SOUTRA |
Parish of Fala & Soutra |
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[Situation] In the South western part of the County
See Name Book Plan 18D For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 18D |
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Parish of Yester
Plan 18B
Index
Names Of Objects
Parish of Yester -- 36
Aikieside Hill -- 35 |
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AIKIESIDE HILL |
Aikieside Hill
Aikieside Hill
Aikieside Hill
Aikieside Hill
EcKyside Hill |
John Miller
John Hislop
Andrew Sharp
James ParK
Forest's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ a mile East from Stobshiels
A considerable hill on the farm of Kidlaw Situated on the east side of Birns Water. It takes its name from its west side being covered with Aik (Oak) wood |
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Parish of Yester. |
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Parish of Yester |
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[Situation] In the South of the County.
See Name Book Plan 14D. For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 14D |
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Parish of Yester
[signed] James Carpenter C Asst [Civilian Assistant] 15th Decr [December] 1853
H James Capn RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 17' Decr [December] 1853. |
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[Volume] 8
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 19 APR. [APRIL] 92 SOUTHAMPTON
Plan 18 B
Names of Parishes -- Pages
Humbie -- 1
Fala and Soutra -- 29
Yester -- 33
The page has the number '8' written twice and also bears the Ordnance Survey date stamp for '19 Apr 92' |
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