OS1/15/19/57

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
YESTER CASTLE (Remains of) Yester Castle (Ancient) Henry Davidson Esqr. HolynbanK Gifford
Archibald Hunter Schoolmaster Longyester
015 The ancient fortress of the Giffords - now represented by the Marquis of Tweeddale. Situated upon a peninsula formed by the "Hopes Water" on the east and a small stream on the west. A small portion of the Walls of this Castle now only remain, which are about 25 feet in height and about six feet thick, and remarKably strong and haill. It is remarkable for a spacious cavern which long enjoyed the reputation of being the work of magic, and known in the country by the name of "Hobgoblin Hall". A stair of 24 steps leads down to this spacious apartment, the roof of which is strongly arched, and from the floor a second flight of 36 steps communicates with a dungeon, from which an outlet is again effected to the Hopes Water. This fortress has attributed to it the Credit of having been the last that surrendered to the Protector Somerset, during the operations which followed the battle of Pinkie.

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List of Names collected by Robert Miller C/a [Civilian assistant]
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[Signed] Robert Miller C Asst. [Civilian Assistant]

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