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PARISH OF BOLTON
PLAN 15C
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Bolton -- 3
Bohomy Hill -- 3
Howden wood -- 4
Marvingston -- 4 |
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BOLTON |
Parish of Bolton |
See Name Book Plan 14D |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] Western portion of the County Haddington.
For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 14D |
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BOHOMY HILL |
Bohomy Hill
Bohomy Hill
Bohomy Hill |
Mr James Lees
Mr James Donaldson
Mr Alexander Napier |
015 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile W. by N. [West by North] from Newton Hall.
A Small arable eminence on the farm of Marvingston; on the estate of the Marquis of Tweeddale |
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Parish of Bolton
Form 136 page -- Parish of Bolton
49 Bohomy Hill |
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HOWDEN WOOD |
Howden Wood
Howden Wood |
Geeorge Park Esq.
Mr John Lees |
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[Situation] About 2 Miles N.W. by N. [North West by North] from Newton Hall. A fir plantation on the estate of the Marquis of Dalhousie. |
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MARVINGSTON |
Marvingston
Marvingston
Marriston
Marriston
Marristone
Marvingston
Marvingston |
George Park Esq.
Mr John Lees
Johnston's Map
Forrest's Co [County] Map 1799
List of Farms Co [County] Haddington
Mr Gracie
Mr Davidson Factor |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] from Newton Hall.
A farm house with suitable offices and an arable farm attached; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and presently occupied by Mr John Lees. |
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Parish of Bolton
Forms 136 page --- Howden Wood
50 Marvingston |
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PARISH OF YESTER
PLAN 15C
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Yester -- 9
Aikieside Hill -- 24
Bankhead -- 10
Bankhead Bridge -- 10
Bonny Wood -- 13
Bent Wood -- 18
Broad Wood -- 18
Beechbank Wood -- 19
Bailie's Hag Wood -- 21
Back Burn -- 35
Blinkie Burn -- 36
Black Bog Wood -- 36
Brown Rig -- 40
Blinkbonny -- 41
Blinkbonny Wood -- 41
Brown Rig Burn -- 42
Fort -- 26
Clayhole Wood -- 28
Dean Wood -- 13
Dumbadam Burn -- 32
Dumbadam Bridge -- 37
Dumbadam Wood -- 37
Foxe's Wood -- 20
Fawn Knowe -- 29
Gallery Knowe -- 12
Gala Law -- 41
Gifford Water -- 20
Gamuelston Burn -- 38
Gamuelston Bridge -- 39
Harehope Hill -- 28
Highside Hill -- 29
Hare Law Burn -- 48
Kidlaw Burn -- 11
Kidlaw -- 24
Kidlaw Wood -- 27
Lady's Wood -- 19
Long Newton -- 31
Latch -- 33
Long Yester -- 40
Meg's Bridge -- 16
Newhall Burn -- 9
Newton Hall -- 31
Pishwanton Wood -- 38
Pens Rounall -- 39
Quarry Knowe -- 27
Reidshill -- 15
Skedsbush -- 12
Smithy Bridge -- 14
Scarhill Wood -- 23
South Port -- 16
Saugh Wood -- 23
School -- 30
Soonhope Burn -- 42
Stell Wood -- 43
The Ward (Ruins) -- 25
The Castles (Fort Remains of) -- 34
Knock Hill -- 44
Corn Mill -- 34
Saw Mill -- 45 |
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YESTER |
Parish of Yester |
See Name Book Plan 14D |
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[Situation] In the S. [South] Western portion of the County Haddington. For Descriptive Remarks See Name Book Plan 14D |
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NEWHALL BURN |
Newhall Burn
Newhall Burn
Newhall Burn |
Mr James Lees
Mr James Donaldson
Mr Alexander Napier |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.W. by N [North West by North] from Newton Hall.
A Small stream which rises near Bankhead. It is known by this name from its junction with Kidlaw Burn at Bankhead Bridge to its confluence with Yester Water. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page -- Parish of Yester
49 Newhall Burn |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead |
George Park Esq
Mr John Lees
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile West from Woodhead.
A small cottage on the estate of the Marquis of Tweeddale. It is occupied by farm labourers. |
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BANKHEAD BRIDGE |
Bankhead Bridge
Bankhead Bridge |
George Park Esq
Mr Johh Lees |
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[Situation] Adjoining Bankhead.
A bridge of one arch over Kidlaw Burn on the road leading from Gifford to Marvingston. It is the property of the parish. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 50 Bankhead
50 Bankhead Bridge |
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KIDLAW BURN |
Kidlaw Burn
Kidlaw Burn
Kidlaw Burn
Kidlaw |
Mr James Lees
Mr James Donaldson
Mr Alexander Napier
List of Ploughgates |
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[Situation] Flows past Long Newton through Dean Wood.
A Small stream which rises on Lammer Law and flows in a northerly direction past the farms of Kidlaw & Skedsbush to its junction with Newhall Burn at Bankhead Bridge. |
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SKEDSBUSH BRIDGE |
Skedsbush Bridge
Skedsbush Bridge
Scadsbush
Skedsbush |
Mr John Marshall
Mr Archibald Napier
Forrest's Co.[County] map 1799
List of Ploughgates 1833 |
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[Situation] About 8 chains S.E. [South East] from Bankhead Bridge.
A small bridge over Kidlaw Burn. It is a private bridge on the road leading to Skedsbush. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 49 Kidlaw Burn
52 Skedsbush Bridge |
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SKEDSBUSH |
Skedsbush
Skedsbush
Skedsbush
Scadsbush
Scadsbush
Skedsbush |
George Park Esq
Mr John Lees
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Forrests Map
Johnston's Map
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington |
015 |
[Situation] About 5/8 Mile W.N.W. [West North West] from Newton Hall.
A neat mansion house with offices and a small arable farm attached; the property and residence of George Park Esq. |
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GALLERY KNOWE |
Gallery Knowe
Gallery Knowe
Gallery Knowe |
Mr James Lees
Mr James Donaldson
Mr Alexander Napier |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile N. N.W. [North North West] from Newton Hall. A small arable eminence a little South of the farm of Woodhead. Stone coffins, containing human bones, have been dug up here at various periods but there is no tradition in the locality to account for this. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 50 Skedsbush
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DEAN WOOD |
Dean Wood
Dean Wood
Dean Wood |
Mr. Marshall
Mr. James Donaldson
Mr. Archibald Napier |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile N. [North] West from Newton Hall.
A narrow stripe of plantation through which the Kidlaw Burn flows. It consists of oak, ash, beech and fir trees. |
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BONNY WOOD |
Bonny Wood
Bonny Wood
Bonny Wood |
Mr. Marshall
James Donaldson
Archibald Napier |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. by W. [North by West] from Newton Hall.
A stripe of mixed plantation a little east of Dean Wood; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 51 Dean Wood
51 Bonny Wood |
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SMITHY BRIDGE |
Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge |
Mr. John Marshall
Mr. Archibald Napier |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N. by W. [North by West] from Newton Hall.
A small bridge on the road leading from Gifford to Skedsbush; the property of the parish. It takes its name from an adjoining Smithy. |
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WOODHEAD |
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodhead |
Mr. John Marshall
Mr. Archibald Napier
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington |
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[Situation] About 5 chains East from Smithy Bridge.
A farm house with Suitable offices and an arable farm attached; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and presently occupied by Mr Adam Skirving |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 52 Smithy Bridge
52 Woodhead |
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SCARHILL WOOD |
Scarhill Wood
Scarhill Wood |
Mr Davidson
Mr. G. Marshall |
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[Situation] A little S.S.E. [South South East] from Reidshill.
A small plantation of fir and larch trees on the farm of Yester Mains; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale - |
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REIDSHILL |
Redshill
Redshill
Redshill
Reidshill
Reidshill |
Mr Marshall
Mr James Donaldson
Mr Archibald Napier
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington
Forrests Map of Co. Haddn [County Haddington] |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] from Newton Hall.
A neatly built farm house with offices and farm attached; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and presently occupied by Mr John Marshall. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page -- Scarhill Wood
51 Reidshill
"Reidshill" is the Correct name as the
farm evidently derived its cognomen from
being in the possession of a tenant or proprietor
named Reid. The List of Farms quoted
is a good authority. Probably the verbal
Authorities spell the word as it is pronounced -
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MEG'S BRIDGE |
Meg's Bridge
Meg's Bridge |
Mr. John Marshall
Mr. Archibald Napier |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Mile N. by E. [North by East] from Newton Hall.
A bridge of one arch on the road leading from Gifford to Woodhead; the property of the parish. |
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SOUTH PORT |
South Port
South Port
South Port
South Port |
H. Davidson Esq:
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map
Forrest's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E. N. E. [East North East] from Newton Hall.
This name applies to the gate and porters lodge at the South entrance to the Yester demesne. It is occupied by the Marquis of Tweeddale's hedger. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 52 Meg's Bridge
53 South Port |
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WESTER WOOD |
Wester Wood
Wester Wood
Wester Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] from Newton Hall. A portion of plantation consisting of oak, beech, and fir trees within the Yester demesne; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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WEST PORT |
West Port
West Port
West Port
West Port |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr Alexander Shearer
Estate Map
Forrest's Co. [County] map |
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About 1 Mile N. N. E. [North North East] from Newton Hall. The western entrance to the demesne of Yester the seat of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Parish of Yester
Form 136
Page 56 Wester Wood
53 West Port |
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BENT WOOD |
Bent Wood
Bent Wood
Bent Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq.
Mr A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] On the N. [North] side of West Port.
A stripe of mixed plantation between the West Port and the Public road leading from Gifford to Fala. |
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BROAD WOOD |
Broad Wood
Broad Wood
Broad Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] from Newton Hall.
A mixed plantation within the demesne of Yester; Situated a little West of the Tile Works. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 53 Bent Wood
55 Broad Wood |
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LADY'S WOOD |
Lady's Wood
Lady's Wood
Lady's Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] In the N. [North] Eastern corner of the Plan.
A plantation situated on the north side of the avenue leading from the lodge to Yester House. It contains some very large oak and beech trees. |
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BEECHBANK WOOD |
Beechbank Wood
Beechbank Wood
Beechbank Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr. A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] A little South of Lady's Wood. A stripe of plantation Situated on the South bank of the Gifford or Yester Water. It forms part of the Yester demesne, the residence of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 55 Lady's Wood
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GIFFORD WATER |
Yester Water
Yester Water
Yester Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map
Co. [County] Map
New: Stat: Acct. [Statistical Account]
Fullarton's Gazeteer
Inhabitants of the district
Old Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] Between Beechbank and Lady's Woods.
A small river in Haddingtonshire which rises in the Lammermuir Hills at the Southern boundary of the parish of Garvald. It is formed by the confluence of several small streams which unite a little to the North of Hobgoblin Hall. At this point it takes the name of Gifford Water which it retains untill it enters another district. During its course it is Known by the names of the localities through which it passes. Its entire course is about 12 miles. It falls into the River Tyne about 1 1/2 miles above the town of Haddington. |
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Parish of Yester
Form 136 Page 58 Gifford Water |
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BAILIE'S HAG WOOD |
Bailie's Hag Wood
Bailie's Hag Wood
Bailie's Hag Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile East from Bent Wood.
A plantation within the demesne of Yester; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale - so called from its having been formerly cut down by a bailie of Gifford |
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WELL HAG WOOD |
Well Hag Wood
Well Hag Wood
Well Hag Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] A little West of Yester Mains.
A plantation within the demesne of Yester, consisting of oak, ash, and beech trees; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Parish of Yester
Form 136 Page 56 Bailie's Hag Wood
56 Well Hag Wood |
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YESTER MAINS |
Yester Mains
Yester Mains
Yester Mains
Yester Mains
Mains |
H. Davidson Esq
Mr. Alexander Shearer
Estate Map
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington
Forrest's Co. [County] Map 1799 |
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[Situation] 1/4 Mile N. [North] East from Newton Hall.
A farm house with extensive offices and an arable farm attached; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale |
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FOXES' WOOD |
Foxes' Wood
Foxes' Wood
Foxes' Wood |
H.Davidson Esq
Mr. A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 5 chains East from Yester Mains.
A small plantation within the demesne of Yester; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. It chiefly consists of oak and beech trees. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 57 Yester Mains
54 Foxes Wood |
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SAUGH WOOD |
Saugh Wood
Saugh Wood
Saugh Wood |
H. Davidson Esq
Mr. A. Shearer
Estate Map |
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[Situation] About 1/4 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] from Newton Hall.
A small plantation consisting of Oak, Beech, and Fir trees situated a little South of Yester Mains |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 54 Saugh Wood
Entry Rounall- scored out "Cancelled" |
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AIKIESIDE HILL |
Aikieside Hill
Aikieside Hill
Eckyside Hill
Eckyside Hill
Eckyside Hill |
Mr. J. Wotherspoon
Mr. Hamilton
Johnston's Map
Forrests Co. [County] map 1799
Stat. Accct. [Statistical Account] 1835 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile S.W. [South West] from Newton Hall.
A considerable eminence on the farm of Kidlaw, part of which is arable; the remainder rough pasture. It was formerly planted with oak trees, hence the origin of the name. |
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KIDLAW |
Kidlaw
Kidlaw
Kidlaw
Kidlaw |
Mr J. Wotherspoon
Mr Hamilton
List of Farms Co.[County] Haddington
Johnston's Map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] West from Newton Hall.
A farm house with offices and a farm attached; the property of W. Hay Newton Esq of Newtonhall and now occupied by Mr. J. Wotherspoon. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 60 Aikieside Hill
60 Kidlaw
"Aik" The Oak Jamieson's Scott: [Scottish] Dictionary |
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THE WARD (Ruin) |
The Ward (in Ruins)
The Ward (in Ruins) |
Mr. J. Wotherspoon
Mr. Hamilton |
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[Situation] Adjoining the Farm of Kidlaw
A small ruin immediately adjoining the farm house of Kidlaw said to have been a Keep or baronial prison. It has evidently been a place of great Strength. Every enquiry was made in the locality relative to this ruin , but no Satisfactory account could be obtained regarding it. Of its history nothing is Known. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 60 The Ward
The tradition of the locality
Calls this object the keep or
donjon of a Castle which formerly
stood here. - There is no
account, written or traditional
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FORT [Kidlaw] |
Camp
Camp
Camp
Camp |
Mr John Weatherspoon
Mr. Hamilton
Johnston's Map
Forrests Co. [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] from Newton Hall.
A circular camp in the vicinity of Kidlaw composed of two earthern ramparts in a good state of preservation. In the locality it is Sometimes called "the Roman Camp", but it is more generally known as "the Rings". From its form it can hardly be Roman but is probably Danish or British |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 59 Fort
Capt. [Captain] James R. E. [Royal Enginers] has examined
this Camp, And he says that it is
of the same description Common
throughout Haddingtonshire -
Viz: "British Hill Forts". |
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QUARRY KNOWE |
Quarry Knowe
Quarry Knowe |
Mr. John Witherspoon
Mr. Hamilton |
015 |
About 1 Mile W.S.W. [West South West] from Newton Hall. A small knoll in the farm of Kidlaw on which are several limestone quarries. |
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KIDLAW WOOD |
Kidlaw Wood
Kidlaw Wood |
Mr. J. Wotherspoon
Mr. Hamilton |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile W.S.W. [West South West] from Newton Hall.
A small plantation on the farm of Kidlaw, consisting of fir, oak, and ash trees. |
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Parish of Yester
Form 136 page 60 Quarry Knowe
59 Kidlaw Wood |
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CLAYHOLE WOOD |
Clayhole Wood
Clayhole Wood |
Mr J. Wotherspoon
Mr Hamilton |
015 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W.S.W [West South West] from Newton Hall.
A stripe of plantation on farm of Kidlaw, consisting of ash, oak, and fir trees. |
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HAREHOPE HILL |
Harehope Hill
Harehope Hill
Harehope Hill
Hare-up |
Mr. D Murray
Mr P. Home
James Kirkwood
Johnston's map |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile S. by E. [South by East] from Newton Hall.
A small moorland hill [on] the farm of Newton |
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Parish of Yester
Form 136 Page 59 Clayhole Wood
64 Harehope Hill |
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FAWN KNOWES |
Fawn Knowes
Fawn Knowes |
Mr. P. Hume
James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] A little N. [North] of Harehope Hill.
A portion of heathy pasture land on the farm of Long Newton, which rises into several Knolls or hillocks. |
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HIGHSIDE HILL |
Highside Hill
Highside Hill
Highside |
Mr. P. Hume
Mr. James Kirkwood
Forrests Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] A little W. [West] from Fawn Knowes.
A small moorland hill a little west of Fawn Knowes; so called from its South side being nearly perpendicular |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 63 Fawn Knowes
64 Highside Hill |
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SCHOOL |
School (parish)
School (parish)
School (parish) |
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Mr. P. Home
Mr. C. B. Hamilton |
015 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains S. West[South West] from Long Newton. A cottage adjoining the farm house of Long Newton an apartment of which is occupied as the parochial school. The teacher, Mr. C. B. [Hamilton] receives the salary of £8.11.1d exclusive of fees. He has also a house and garden. |
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GREEN WOOD |
Green Wood
Green Wood |
George Marshall
Estate Plan 1843 |
015 |
[Situation] A little South of Reidshill. A small plantation on the farm of Reidshill; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Parish of Yester
136 page 61 School
Green wood |
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LONG NEWTON |
Long Newton
Long Newton
Long Newton
Long Newton
Long Newton
Long Newton |
Johnston's Map
Mr. Patrick Home
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. C. B. Hamilton
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington
Forrest's Co. [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S. [South] West from Newton Hall.
A hamlet consisting of a farm house with offices, a few cottages, and the parish school. W. Hay Newton Esqr. is proprietor. |
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NEWTON HALL |
Newton Hall
Newton Hall
Newton Hall
Newtonhall |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr. Patrick Home
Mr. D. Murray
Johnston's Map |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile E.S.E. [East South East] from Skedbush.
A neat mansion house with offices and garden attached; situated in a small wooded demesne - the property residence of W. Hay Newton Esqr. Adjoining the house is the ruins of the former mansion, but they are too modern a date to be written as an antiquity |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 61 Long Newton
61 Newton Hall |
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WEST LATCH |
West Latch
West Latch
West Latch
West Latch |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr. Patrick Home
James Kirkwood
Mr. C. B. Hamilton |
015 |
[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] from Newton Hall.
A small cottage on the farm of Long Newton; the property of [W. W.] Hay Newton Esqr |
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DUMBADAM BURN |
Dumbadam Burn
Dumbadam Burn
Dumbadam Burn
Dumbadam Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood
Estate Plan |
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[Situation] Flows between Blinkbonny Wood & Castle Camp & Dumbadam & Black Bog Wood.
A small stream formed by the waters of Blinkie Burn and Back Burn. It flows northwards, passing under Dumbadam Bridge; from thence to Pishwanton Wood, where it takes the name of Gamelston Burn. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 62 West Latch
65 Dumbadam Burn |
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LATCH |
Latch
Latch
Latch
Latch |
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
Mr. Patrick Home
James Kirkwood
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile SSE. [South South East] from Newton Hall.
A cottage with the ruins of some outhouses adjoining; the property of W. W. Hay Newton, and presently occupied by Mr. James Kirkwood, Shepherd. |
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WHINNY KNOWE |
Whinny Knowe
Whinny Knowe
Whinny Knowe |
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile SSE [South South East] from Newton Hall.
A small Knoll on the farm of Long Newton, planted with fir and larch trees and partly overgrown with furze; the property of W. W. Hay Newton Esqr. |
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Parish of Yester
Forms 136 page 62 Latch
62 Whinny Knowe |
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THE CASTLES (Fort) (Remains of) |
The Castles (Remains of)
The Castles (Remains of)
The Castles (Remains of)
Camp
Camp |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home
Mr. James Kirkwood
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
Forrest's Co [County] map 1799 |
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile S. [South] East from Newton Hall.
An ancient camp on the farm of Long Newton, a little east of Whinny Knowe. It consists of several ramparts in a bad state of preservation and is supposed by local inhabitants to be of Danish origin. |
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CORN MILL |
Corn Mill
Corn Mill |
William Leighton
Robert Blair Gifford |
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[Situation] In the hamlet of Long Yester.
A corn mill on the farm of Long Yester, in good working order; the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and occupied by Mr. D. Murray. |
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Parish of Yester.
Forms 136 page 63 The Castles Fort
Corn Mill
Written on plan as directed
by O.M.O. [Ordnance Mapping Office] Remark on plan
5C - Capt [Captain] James R. E. [Royal Engineers] has
examined this Camp and he is of
opinion that it is a "British Hill
Fort - |
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BACK BURN |
Back Burn
Back Burn
Back Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] Flows between Whinny & Fawn Knowes -
A Small stream which flows eastward from a spring near Highside Hill, and joins Blinkie Burn near "The Castles". From this point it is Known as Dumbadam Burn |
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MAKEMRICH |
Makemrich Makemrich
Makemrich |
Mr. James Kirkwood
Estate Map
Mr. A Gracie
Mr. Davidson |
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[Situation] On the W. [West] side of Blinkie Burn
A portion of rough pasture land on the farm of Long Newton on the west side of Blinkie Burn. This spot is said to afford excellent pasturage for the sheep, this accounts for the somewhat fanciful name. |
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Form 136
Page 64 -- Back Burn
63- Mackemrich
[Note] There is no good reason for
writing this name with Hyphens -
in the Country it is pronounced
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BLINKIE BURN |
Blinkie Burn
Blinkie Burn
Blinkie Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] Flows between Harehope Hill & BrownRig
A stream which rises on the moors at the south side of Harehope Hill, and flows northwards to "The Castles" where it is joined by the Back Burn; from thence it is called Dumbadam Burn |
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BLACK BOG WOOD |
Black Bog Wood
Black Bog Wood
Black Bog Wood |
Estate Plan
Mr. J. Stewart
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile E. by N. [East by North] from Newton Hall
A small plantation of fir and larch trees; So called from its being on the side of a bog which is drained and planted many years ago. |
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Parish of Yester -- [Page] 36
Form 136
Page 65 Blinkie Burn
69 - Black Bog Wood |
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DUMBADAM BRIDGE |
Drumbadam Bridge
Drumbadam Bridge |
Mr. D. Murray
Patrick Home |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] from Newton Hall
A stone bridge of one arch over Dumbadam Burn, on the road leading from Long Yester to Long newton; the property of the parish. |
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DUMBADAM WOOD |
Dumbadam Wood
Dumbadam Wood |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Murray |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile E. S.E.[East South East ] from Newton Hall
A small fir plantation adjoining Dumbadam Bridge; the property of the Marquis of [Tweddale] |
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Form 136
Page 67 Drumbadam Bridge
67 Drumbadam Wood |
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PISHWANTON WOOD |
Pishwanton Wood
Pishwanton Wood
Pishwanton Wood |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home
Johnston's Map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile East from Newton Hall
A fir plantation on the south side of Gamelston Burn the property of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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GAMELSTON |
Gamelston Burn
Gamelston Burn
Gamelston Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Patrick Home Johnston's Map |
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[Situation] Flows past Pishwanton & Saugh Wood
A small stream - the continuation of Dumbadam Burn from Pishwanton Wood, to its junction with Gifford Water. It runs in a N.E. [North East] direction. |
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Form 136
Page 68 Pishwanton Wood
69 Gamuelston Burn *
* For the correct mode of spelling
this word. See Name Book of
Plan 15 B |
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PENS ROUNALL |
Pens Rounall
Pens Rounall
Pens Rounall |
Mr. J. Stewart
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James KirKwood |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E. By N. [East by North] from Newton Hall
A small clump of Fir trees on the farm of Yester Mains: the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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GAMELSTON BRIDGE |
Gamelston Bridge |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile E. by N. [East by North] Newton Hall
A stone bridge of one arch over Gamelston Burn, on the road leading from Gifford to Longniddry; the property of the parish. |
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Form 136
Page 69 Pens Rounall
68 * Gamelston Bridge
* For the correct mode of spelling
this word, See name Book of
Plan 15B. |
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LONG YESTER |
Long Yester
Long Yester
Long Yester
Long Yester
Long Yester
Long Yester |
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
List of Farms Co. [County] Haddington
Forests Co. [County] map. |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles East from Newton Hall
A hamlet consisting of a farm house & offices & several Cottages. It contains a smithy and the parish school ; and is built on ground feued from the estate of the Marquis of Tweedale . |
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BROWN RIG |
Brown Rig
Brown Rig
Brown Rig |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile S. [South] East from Newton Hall
A small hill a little South of Blinkbonny Wood - so called from it being covered with a broomish heath. |
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Form 136
Page 72 - Long Yester
71 - Brown Rig |
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BLINKBONNY (Ruins of) |
Blink Bonny
Blink Bonny
Blinkbonny
Blinkbonny |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Forrests Map
Johnston's map |
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[Situation] About 1/4 Mile S. [South] East from Newton Hall
The ruins of a shepherds cottage, Situated on the farm of Long Yester. |
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BLINKBONNY WOOD |
Blinkbonny Wood
Blinkbonny Wood |
Mr D Murray
Mr P. Home |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] from Newton Hall
An extensive plantation of fir and larch trees, on the estate of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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GALA LAW |
Gala Law |
See name Book Plan 19A |
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[Situation] At the west side of Brown Rig
See name Book Plan 19A |
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Form 136
Page 72 Blinkbonny (Ruins of)
72 Blinkbonny Wood
Gala Law |
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BROWN RIG BURN |
Brownrig Burn
Brownrig Burn
Brownrig Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] At the E. [East] side of Brown Rig.
A small stream which rises in the moors East of Priestland and flows in a N. [North] Easterly direction past Brown Rig to where it is joined by Harelaw Burn. |
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SOUNHOPE BURN |
Soonhope Burn
Soonhope Burn
Soonhope Burn
Sounhope Burn
Sounhope Burn
Sounhope Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr. James Kirkwood
John Wood
John Bald
Robert Leich |
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[Situation] A little E. [East] of Brown Rig Burn.
A stream which has its source near Hare Law and flows in a north easterly direction to its junction with Harelaw Burn. |
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Parish of Yester
Page in F. [Form] 136
71 Brown Rig Burn - Written according to usage
71 Sounhope Burn |
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HARE LAW BURN |
Harelaw Burn
Harelaw Burn
Harelaw Burn
Harelaw Burn
Hairlaw Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home
Mr. James Kirkwood
Johnston's Map
Forrests Co. [County] Map 1799 |
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[Situation] Flows past Stell Wood
A Small stream formed by the continuation of Brownrig & Soonhope Burns. It flows eastward through the farm of Long Yester, And finally falls into Hope Water. It begins at its junction with Brown Rig Burn. |
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STELL WOOD |
Stell Wood
Stell Wood
Stell Wood |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Murray
Mr. James Kirkwood |
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[Situation] About 2 Miles E.S.E [East South East] from Newton Hall
A stripe of plantation on the farm of Long Yester, consisting of fir And larch trees. |
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Parish of Yester
Page in F. [Form] 136
70 Hare Law - See Hare Law in Name Book Plan 19B Co. [County] Haddington
70 Stell Wood |
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KNOCK HILL |
Knock Hill
Knock Hill
Knock Hill
Knock Hill |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
Mr J. Kirkwood
Mr. Davidson |
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[Situation] About 2 1/4 Mile E. S.E. [East South East] from Newton Hall
A small eminence on the farm of Long Yester On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called "Knockhill" |
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Form 136
Page 70 Knock Hill |
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SAW MILL [Yester Mains] |
Saw Mill
Saw Mill |
William Leighton
Robert Blair |
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[Situation] In the farm Steading of yester Mains -
A Saw mill, worked by water and steam power, on the estate of the Marquis of Tweedale - It is in good working order |
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BOHOMY HILL |
Bohomy Hill |
Mr James Lees Marvingston
Mr. James Donaldson Marvingston
Mr. Alexander Napier Woodhead |
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An elevated portion of land in a Cultivated field on the farm of Marvingston part of the Estate of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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KIDLAW BURN |
Kidlaw Burn |
Mr James Lees Marvingston
Mr. James Donaldson Marvingston
Mr. Alexander Napier Woodhead |
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A small Stream rising from Lammer Law, and flowing in a Northern direction by Kidlaw and SKedsbush farm Houses until it meets Newhall Burn at Bankhead Bridge. |
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GALLERY KNOWE |
Gallery Knowe |
Mr James Lees Marvingston
Mr. James Donaldson Marvingston
Mr. Alexander Napier Woodhead |
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A gentle eminence in a Cultivated field, where a large Number of Rude stone Coffins Containing human remains have been dug up by the farm labourers at different period during the last 50 years. After a Minute enquiry through the neighbourhood I could find no tradition to throw any light on what it formerly had been. |
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NEWHALL BURN |
Newhall Burn |
Mr James Lees Marvingston
Mr. James Donaldson Marvingston
Mr. Alexander Napier Woodhead |
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A stream which taKes that name from its junction with Kidlaw Burn at Bankhead Bridge and flows in a Northern direction until falls into Gifford Water. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty CA [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 1
Parishes of Bolton & Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead |
George Park Esq Skedsbush
Mr. John Lees Marvingston |
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A small Cottage Occupied by two farm labourers on the Marquis of Tweedale's Estate.- |
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BANKHEAD BRIDGE |
Bankhead Bridge Parish |
George Park Esq Skedsbush
Mr. John Lees Marvingston |
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A small Bridge of 1 Arch over Kidlaw Burn on the Parish road leading from the Village of Gifford to Marvingston. |
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SKEDSBUSH |
SKedsbush |
George Park Esq Skedsbush
Mr. John Lees Marvingston |
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A neat Mansion with a farm of land attached and on the premises is a thrashing Machine propelled by horse power George Park Esq. Owner & Occupier. |
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MARVINGSTON |
Marvingston |
George Park Esq Skedsbush
Mr. John Lees Marvingston |
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A farm house with a farm and suitable office with a thrashing machine propelled by Water power. Mr. John Lees is Tenant & the Marquis of Tweedale proprietor. |
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HOWDEN WOOD |
Howden Wood |
George Park Esq Skedsbush
Mr. John Lees Marvingston |
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A Wood Composed of some Very large fir Trees with a quantity of young fir planted through it. The property of Lord Dalhousie. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty CA [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 1
Parishes of Yester & Bolton
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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REIDSHILL |
Redshill |
Mr. Marshall Redshill
James Donaldson Redhill
Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A neat farm House and Offices with a thrashing machine driven by horse power on the premises. The Marquis of Tweedale proprietor. Mr. John Marshall Tenant |
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BONNY WOOD |
Bonny Wood |
Mr. Marshall Redshill
James Donaldson Redhill
Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A Strip of Mixed Wood the property of the Marquis of Tweedale A small stream without a name passes through it, having a Mill dam on it. |
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DEAN WOOD |
Dean Wood |
Mr. Marshall Redshill
James Donaldson Redhill
Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A strip of Mixed Wood through which the Kidlaw Burn flows the portion on the East side is the property of the Marquis of Tweedale while that on the West belongs to George Park Esq. of SKedsbush. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty
Plan 15 Trace 2
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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MEG'S BRIDGE |
Meg's Bridge (Parish) |
Mr. John Marshall Redshill
Mr. Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A small Bridge of one Arch on the road leading from Gifford to Woodhead |
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SMITHY BRIDGE |
Smithy Bridge (Parish) |
Mr. John Marshall Redshill
Mr. Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A small Bridge on the Road leading from Gifford to SKedsbush It taKes its name from a Smithy about 2 chains East of it. |
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SKEDSBUSH BRIDGE |
SKedsbush Bridge (Private) |
Mr. John Marshall Redshill
Mr. Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A small Bridge over Kidlaw Burn it taKes the Name from being a private Bridge leading to SKedsbush. |
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WOODHEAD |
Woodhead |
Mr. John Marshall Redshill
Mr. Archibald Napier Woodhead |
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A farm house with suitable office and land Attached there is a thrashing Machine on the premises propelled by Water power from a dam in Bonny Wood, Mr Adam SKirving of Newhall farms it The Marquis of Tweedale is the proprietor. - |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty
Plan 15 Trace 2
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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BENT WOOD |
Bent Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A long strip of Mixed Wood lying between the West Port and public Road leading from Gifford to Falla on the demesne of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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SOUTH PORT |
South Port |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A small Dwelling house Occupied by the Marquis of Tweedale's Hedger and derives the name from being the Southern Entrance to Yester demesne. |
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WEST PORT |
West Port |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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The Western entrance to yester, the Seat of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty CA [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 3
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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FOXES' WOOD |
Foxes' Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A small Wood Chiefly Oak and Beech to the West of Yester Mains, the property And Demesne of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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SAUGH WOOD |
Saugh Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A small Wood Chiefly of OaK, Beech, Fir situate east of South Port, on the Demesne of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty CA [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 3
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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LADY'S WOOD |
Lady's Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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This Wood is Situated on the North side of the Avenue leading from the Lodge to Yester House, it Contains some Very large OaK and Beech it is intersected by several gravel Walks and forms part of the Marquis of Tweedales demesne. |
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BEECHBANK WOOD |
Beechbank Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A Strip of Wood lying along the South bank of Yester Water from the Lodge gates to the Garden on the North side are growing some Very fine beech trees, the remainder Was lately planted with firs. It forms part of the Marquis of Tweedale's Demesne. |
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BROAD WOOD |
Broad Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr. Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A Wood west of the Tile Works chiefly Composed of OaK, Beech & fir trees, on the Marquis of Tweedale's Demesne. |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty CA [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 3
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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BAILIE'S HAG WOOD |
Bailie's Hag Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of [Tweedale]
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardiner to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A wood in the Marquis of Tweedale's demesne Chiefly Oak Beech and Fir through which Several Walks and Small Streams pass. It derives its Name from a Bailie of Gifford who formerly Cut it down. - |
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WELL HAG WOOD |
Well Hag Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of [Tweedale]
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardiner to the Marquis of Tweedale Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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This Wood is Chiefly composed of Oak, Beech & Fir and derives its Name from the Water which turns the thrashing Mill &c at Yester Mains, rising in it and forms part of the Marquis of Tweedale's demesne - |
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WESTER WOOD |
Wester Wood |
Henry Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of [Tweedale]
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardiner to the Marquis of Tweedale Estate Map of Yester dated 1843 |
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A large tract of Wood in the Marquis of Tweedale's demesne, It is Chiefly Composed of Oak, Beech and Fir trees. |
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List of names collected by James McAnulty C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15 Trace 3
Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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TILE WORKS |
Tile Works |
H. Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester 1843 |
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These Works are situate between Bailie's Hag and Broad Woods the Machinery used in Manufacturing the tiles, is propelled by Water Power - |
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YESTER MAINS |
Yester Mains |
H. Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester 1843 |
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Heavy extensive farm yard and offices the property of the Marquis of Tweedale. There are a thrashing Mill and Saw Mill on the premises propelled by Water power. - |
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YESTER WATER |
Yester Water |
H. Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Mr Alexander Shearer Gardener to the Marquis of Tweedale
Estate Map of Yester 1843 |
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This stream if formed by Several small rivulets springing from the Lammermoor Hills and running in a Northern direction until they from a junction to the North of |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty
Plan 15C Trace 3 - Parish of Yester
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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YESTER WATER Contd [Continued] GIFFORD WATER |
Yester Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water
Gifford Water |
for Yester Water as before
County Map
New Statistical Account
Inhabitants |
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[Continued] of Hobgoblin Hall,from which point it takes the name of Gifford or Yester Water, passing through Yester Demesne by Gifford Village, taking a N.W. [North West] direction, and assuming the Names of the several localities through which it passes until it falls into the River Tyne West of Lennox Love.
This stream is popularly Called "Gifford Water" but the Marquis of Tweedale and his factor insist on it being written Yester Water, after the Name of the Mansion |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty C.A [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 15C Trace 3
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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KIDLAW WOOD |
Kidlaw Wood |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster, Newtonhall |
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A small Wood on Kidlaw farm, it Consist of Fir, Oak and Ash, the property of William W. Hay Newton Esq of Newtonhall |
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CLAYHOLE WOOD |
Clayhole Wood |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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A small strip of Wood on Kidlaw farm, Consisting of Fir, Oak and Ash, the property of William W. Hay Newton of Newtonhall |
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FORT [Kidlaw] |
Camp |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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In the Vicinity of Kidlaw stands a Circular Camp surrounded by two earthen Mounds - Some of the Inhabitants call it "The Rings" while others give it the name of Roman - Its form puts it quite out of the Category of Roman Camp and goes far to prove it to be of either Danish, British or aboriginal origin - After the strictest enquiry through the Neighbourhood I could not assertain to which of the latter it belongs. - |
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Plan 15C Trace 4
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KIDLAW |
Kidlaw |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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A farm house and land with a Thrashing Mill driven by Water Power from Kidlaw Burn
William W. Hay Esqr Newton of Newtonhall is the proprietor and Mr John Weatherspoon Tenant - |
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QUARRY KNOWE |
Quarry Knowe |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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A small tract of High land on Kidlaw farm on which are Several limestone quarries and Kilns |
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THE WARD (Ruin) |
The Ward [in ruins] |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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This Ruin is situated in a garden at the rear of some farm buildings at Kidlaw. Its dimensions are small, but thro' mostly removed bears Marks of being Very strong at one time. The inhabitants state that it was formerly used as a keep or baronial Prison for offenders. |
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AIKIESIDE HILL |
Aikieside Hill |
Mr John Weatherspoon Kidlaw
Mr Hamilton Schoolmaster Newtonhall |
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A pretty large Hill on Kidlaw farm a part of which is Cultivated and the remainder rough Pasture William W. Hay Newton Esqr. is Owner and Mr. John Weatherspoon Kidlaw Tenantry the name is derived from OaK Trees grown on it formerly - |
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List of Names collected by James McAnulty C.A.[Civilian Assistant]
Plam 15 C Trace 4
[Signed] James McAnulty |
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NEWTON HALL |
Newton Hall |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr Patrick Home
Mr D. Murray |
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A neat mansion Surrounded by a [dense] Ornamental Ground &c the Property & Residence of William W. Hay Newton Esq: in the grounds adjoining are the Ruins of the old Hall, which are not, however of Sufficient Antiquity to warrant there being written in German text. |
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LONG NEWTON |
Long Newton |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr Patrick Home
Mr D Murray
Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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A Small Village or Hamlet Consisting of a Farmhouse with Thrashing Mill & Commodious office attache. a Smithy, a Par. [Parish] School and a few Cottages; Occupied by Mr. P. Home William W. Hay Newton Esq. is proprietor |
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SCHOOL [Long Newton] |
School |
Statistical Acct [Account]
Mr. P. Home
Mr. C. B. Hamilton Schoolmaster |
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A Small Cottage with garden attached, in Long Newton - a Room in which is used as a Parh [Parish] School. The Schoolmaster is Mr. C. B. Hamilton whose salary is £8.11.1 fees about £14 Total £22.11.1 p [per] annum with House & Garden. - |
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Plan 15C Parish of Yester |
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WEST LATCH |
West Latch |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Cottage on the Farm of Long Newton; the Property of W. W. Hay Newton Esq. - |
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LATCH |
Latch |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A cottage with the ruins of Some outhouses on the Farm of Long Newton the residence of James Kirkwood Shepherd to Mr P. Home. W. W. Hay Newton is proprietor |
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WHINNY KNOWE |
Whinny Knowe |
Mr P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Knowe planted with Fir & Larch trees with an undergrowth of Furze; on the Farm of Long Newton; the property of W. W. Hay Newton Esqr. - |
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FORT (Remains of) [The Castles] |
The Castles
(a Camp) |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood
Johnstons' Co. Map |
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An old Camp on the Farm of Long Newton at the Junction of Blinkie Burn & Back Burn; its Several parts are in bad preservation and Supposed to have been Constructed by the Danes. - |
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MAKEMRICH |
Mak-em-reach |
Mr P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Portion of R.P. [Rough Pasture] on the farm of Long Newton on the West Side of Blinkie Burn. - |
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FAWN KNOWES |
Fawn Knowes |
Mr P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Portion of R [Rough] & Heathy Pasture on Long Newton Farm at the Base of the Lammermoors, the Surface of which rises into Several Small Knowes, derivation unknown |
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HIGHSIDE HILL |
Highside Hill |
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Hill so called from its South Side being almost Perpendicular.- |
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HAREHOPE HILL |
Harehope Hill |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Hill on the Moor attached to the Farm of Long Newton |
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BACK BURN |
Back Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Stream which flows from a Spring near Highside Hill Eastwards and Joins Blink Burn near The Castles, their Confluence is Called Dumbadam Burn |
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BLINKIE BURN |
Blinkie Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Stream which flows from the Moor at the South Side of the Harehope Hill Northwards to the Castles, where it is Joined by Back Burn, their Confluence is Called Dumbadam Burn |
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DUMBADAM BURN |
Dumbadam Burn
Dumbadam Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood
Estate Plan |
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A Small Stream formed by the waters of Blinkie Burn & Back Burn, from The Castles Northwards passing under Dumbadam Bridge & thence to Pishwanton Wood where it takes the name of Gamelston Burn.
Note. I have written this name thro' [through] mistake on Trace 6 as Damadam Wood, Bridge & Stream which can be corrected in the office to Dumbadam M.D. |
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DUMBADAM BURN |
Dumbadam Burn
See note page 65 |
Mr. Douglas Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Stream flowing Northwards from the Moor at the S.W. [South West] of Brown Rigg to Pishwanton Wood, where it takes the name of Gamelston Burn |
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DUMBADAM BRIDGE |
Dumbadam Bridge
See Note page 65 |
Mr. Douglas Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Stone Bridge of one Arch over Dumbadam Burn, on the Road leading from Long Yester to Long Newton; Kept in repair by the parish. |
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DUMBADAM WOOD |
Dumbadam Wood
See note page 65 |
Mr. Douglas Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Wood of Fir Trees on the Eastside of Dumbadam Burn the Property of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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GAMELSTON BRIDGE |
Gamelston Bridge |
Mr. D. Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Small Stone Bridge of One arch over Gamelston Burn on the Gifford and Long Yester Road; repaired by the parish. The House which was Called Gamelston, and from which this name is taken, is now removed.- |
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GAMELSTON BURN |
Gamelston Burn |
Mr. D. Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Small Stream the Continuation of Dumadam Burn N [North] Eastwards from Pishwanton Wood to its Junction with Gifford Water. |
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PISHWANTON WOOD |
Pishwanton Wood |
Mr. D. Murray Long Yester
Patrick Home Long Newton |
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A Wood of Fir Trees on the South Side of Gamelston Burn, the property of the Marquis of Tweedale |
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PENS ROUNALL |
Pens Rounall |
Mr. J. Stewart Yester Quarry
Mr. P. Home Long Newton
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Clump of Fir Trees on the Yester main Farm. The Marquis of Tweedale is proprietor |
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BLACK BOG WOOD |
Black Bog Wood
Black Bog Wood |
Estate Plan
Mr. J. Stewart Yester Quarry
Mr. P. Home Long Newton
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Wood of Fir & larch trees on the Yester main Farm So called from its having been formerly a bog, it is now drained.
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HARELAW BURN |
Harelaw Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home Long Newton
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Stream formed by the Waters of Brownrig Burn & Soonhope Burn flowing Eastward thro' [through] the Farm of Long Yester and falls into Hope Water. |
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STELL WOOD |
Stell Wood |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. Patrick Home Long Newton
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Wood of Fir & Larch Trees o the Long Yester Farm the property of the Marquis of Tweedale. |
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KNOCK HILL |
Knock Hll |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood |
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A Small Hill feature on the Farm of Long Yester |
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BROWN RIG |
Brown Rig |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Hill feature So called from its being Covered with Brown Heath. |
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BROWN RIG BURN |
Brownrig Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Stream which rises on the moors east of Priest Law and flows by the North side of Brown Rig to where it is Joined by Soonhope Burn where it takes the name of Harelaw Burn |
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SOONHOPE BURN |
Soonhope Burn |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home
James Kirkwood Shepherd |
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A Small Stream which flows from the Moors near Hare Law, in a northerly direction to its Junction with Brownrig Burn; their Confluence forms Harelaw Burn. |
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LONG YESTER |
Long Yester |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home Long Newton |
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A Small Village or Hamlet of Scattered Houses - Consisting off a Farmhouse with Thrashing Mill & offices attached, a Smithy a Par. [Parish] School & Several Cottages, all in tolerable repair; the Marquis of Tweeddale id the Proprietor, and the Farm is occupied by Mr. D. Murray |
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BLINKBONNY (Ruins of) |
Blink Bonny |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home |
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Blink Bonny is the ruins of a Shepherd's Cottage it is Situated on the farm of Long Yester |
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BLINKBONNY WOOD |
Blinkbonny Wood |
Mr. D. Murray
Mr. P. Home |
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A Wood of Fir & Larch trees named after the above Shepherd's Cottage The Marquis of Tweeddale is owner |
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Plan 15C Parish of Yester
[Signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
9th. December 1853
[Signed] H. James Corp. RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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PLAN 15 C
Names of Parishes -- Pages
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Yester -- 7
[Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S.STORE SOUTHAMPTON dated 19 APR. 92 |
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