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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAPRAIN LAW | Traprain Law Traprain Law Traprain Law Traprain Law |
John Slate Estate Map 1841 Johnston's Co. [County] Map Forrest's Co. [County] map |
010 | [situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] West of Traprain A hill S. [South] little west of Traprain farm house, it is rather of a conical form bearing some resemblance to the Bass Rock or north Berwick law. Its north side is partly covered with grass the South side is very abrupt and rocky. |
| BLACK COVE | Black Cove Black Cove |
John Slate | 010 | [situation] At the N. [North] East End of Traprain Law A slight cavity over which is a dark hanging rock on the North East side of Traprain Law |
| MAIDEN STONE | Maiden Stone Maiden Stone |
John KirK | 010 | [situation] On the E. [East] side of Traprain Law Two large upright Stones on the East side of Traprain Law, having betwixt them a very narrow passage. A traditional story is told & beloved by the country people that no woman except she be a virgin Can pass between these rocks. It is an object somewhat similar to the Maiden Bower Craig near Dumfries. |
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[Page] 17Parish of Prestonkirk
58 - Traprain Law
58 - Black Cove
58 - Maiden Stone
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