OS1/15/19/70

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DANSKINE T.P. Danskine Toll Bar James Howden Danskine
Henry Davidson factor Holynbank Gifford
015 A toll bar near DansKine on the road from Gifford to Lauder, at which is a small toll-house, one storey high and in good repair & occupied by P. Addison.
DANSKINE LOCH (Drained) DansKine Loch 015 A small loch on DansKine farm, situated near the ornamental ground of Yester & is surrounded by wood. The most of the water is at present pumped out of this loch, by the Marquis of Tweeddale, for the purpose of removing the mossy soil, which is considered good manure. There are some tram-roads & Small sheds near this loch, which the Marquis' Factor, wishes omitted on the plan as they are not permanent objects - they are therefore omitted.

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List of Names collected by Robert Miller C/a [Civilian assistant]
Plan and Trace 15 B 5

Parish - Garvald

Object
Danskine Toll Bar - A toll bar
Danskine Loch - A loch

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

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