OS1/15/19/58
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 58List 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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