OS1/15/19/58

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CASTLE WOOD Castle Wood Henry Davidson Esqr. Holynbank Gifford
Archibald Hunter Teacher Longyester School
015 A large wood, situated in the policy ground of Yester consisting of oaK, ash, Fir Beech elm &c. This wood is chiefly full grown. In it stands Yester Castle.
HOPES WATER Hopes Water Henry Davidson Esq Holynbank Gifford
Archibald Hunter Teacher Longyester School
015 A small stream having its source in the Lammermuir Hills flowing in a northerly direction through the estate of Hopes & joining the streams DansKine Burn & Newlands Burn These three streams when united take the name Yester Water.
CASTLE MAINS Castle Mains Henry Davidson Esq Holynbank Gifford
Archibald Hunter Teacher Longyester School
015 A large farm house of two stories and in good repair, situated a short distance north from Yester Castle - attached are extensive offices, thrashing machine, "hinds" houses and a large arable farm, occupied by John MargeorybanKs - the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale.

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List of Names collected by Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Plan adn Trace 15 B 3

Parish - Yester

Object
Castle Wood - A wood
Hopes Water - A stream
Castle Mains - A house

[Signed] Robert Miller c.a [civilian assistant]

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