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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADWOOD BURN | Broadwood Burn Broadwood Burn |
Mr. J. Henderson Mr. P. Sligh |
012 | [Situation] Passing north Side of Broadwood farm house. A Considerable stream which rises near Emmerscleugh and flows thro' [through] a deep Valley in an Easterly Direction by Thornton Mains & Broadwood to where it is Joined by Ogle Burn; it thence taKes the name of Thornton Burn to its Junction with the Sea near Thorntonloch It is well Known to Mr. Sligh who has resided here upwards of Sixty Years; and to several old Resident Farm Servants &c whom I met, by this name |
| BROADWOOD HOWES | Broadwood Howes | Mr. J. Henderson Mr. P. Sligh |
012 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile S [South] by E [East] of InnerwicK village. This Name applies to the Junction of Three Howes or of Valleys, South of Broadwood, on the Farm of Innerwick, and is very well Known in the Neighbourhood." |
| BASTILE ROCKS | Bastile Rocks | Mr. J. Henderson Mr. P. Sligh |
012 | [Situation] About 1/2 mile SE [South East] of InnerwicK village. A Picturesque group of large rocks on Broadwood Burn, overgrown with Furze & underwood. but perfectly Visible, from their bold & Elevated Position They are very well Known by this name to the Residents of the neighbourhood, several of whom I have Consulted, but Could not obtain a derivation of the Name. |
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[Page] 26Parish of Innerwick
Plan 12 B.
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Bizzy- Moderator, Molly Miller
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