OS1/15/10/15

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RED SCAR Red Scar Mr P. Home
Mr Witherspoon
019 [Situation] About 3/4 mile West by South of Lammer Law
A Small Scar or Ravine on the Farm of Kidlaw through which a Stream flows called Cowie Burn. It is so called from its Red color.
FORT [Witches' Knowe] Fort Mr P. Home
Mr Witherspoon
019 [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles N by W. [North by West] of Lammer Law
This is the remains of what appears to have been a Very strong Fort or Camp. It is Situated at the Western entrance to a small Valley extending eastwards to the Hill Fort Called "The Castles." Its north side is very steep, and the south side was defended by three parallel ramparts the remains of which still exist. Within the Fort, at the top of the sloping N. [North] side are two small Knowes - which I consider were used for Beacons or Signals. It is called in the locality the "Witches' Knowe" from its peculiar & evidently artificial appearance.
WITCHES' KNOWE (Fort) Witches' Knowe
Witches' Knowe
Mr P. Home
Mr Witherspoon
019 [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles N by W. [North by West] of Lammer Law
This is the remains of what appears to have been a Very strong Fort or Camp. It is Situated at the Western entrance to a small Valley extending eastwards to the Hill Fort Called "The Castles." Its north side is very steep, and the south side was defended by three parallel ramparts the remains of which still exist. Within the Fort, at the top of the sloping N. [North] side are two small Knowes - which I consider were used for Beacons or Signals. it is called in the locality the "Witches' Knowe" from its peculiar & evidently artificial appearance.

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 15
Plan 19 A -- Parish of Yester

[Note] -- This is apparently a British hill fort
of which Witches' Knowe is the local name
Written on plan as directed in O.M.O [Ordnance Mapping Office]
Remarks on Plan 5.C. in case of "The Chesters"

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Moira L- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery

  Location information for this page.