OS1/15/19/61

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
YESTER Yester Henry Davidson Esqr. HolynbanK Gifford
James Wilson Sheriffside
015 A large and handsome mansion in the modern style of Architecture, situated on the south banK of Yester Water & surrounded by large trees, woods, & ornamental ground. It is the property and residence of the Marquis of Tweeddale - about a mile to the east stands Yester Castle, which was the ancient family residence - and at about a 100 yards distance is the ancient Church of St Bathans - A short distance to the west is a large Kitchen & ornamental garden and Suitable offices - This name is said to be of Cambrio British origin, and signifies a Strath.

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

Parish - Yester

Object
Yester - A house

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

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