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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDDLEWOOD HOUSE | Eddlewood House Eddlewood House Eddlewood House |
Hamilton Directory Valuation Roll James Henderson Esqr. Occ. [Occupier] |
017.08 | The Mansion house of the property of this name. There are Offices & gardens, etc. adjoining. It is now the property of Mr. Allan. |
| HAMILTON HIGH PARKS | Hamilton High Parks Hamilton High Parks Hamilton High Parks Hamilton High Parks Hamilton High Parks |
Estate Maps Valuation Roll D. Gairdner, Factor R. Graeme Factor J. Litster, Hamilton Palace |
017.08 | These comprise the whole of the policies of the high grounds of Hamilton, enclosed by a wall about 10 feet high. They extend from "Old Avon Bridge" in the north (xviii-1 Trace 4) to the Lands of "High & Laigh Quarter" in the South (xviii-9 Trace 4-5); & from "High Merryton" in the east (xviii-9 Trace 3) to "Low Waters" in the west (xvii-8 Trace 2). There are several Parks, within the "High Parks", bearing names like those of an ordinary estate. The "Avon Water" & "Meikle Burn" flow through. "Chatelherault", the remains of "Cadzow Castle", the "old oaks" of the "Caledonian Forest" in which the celebrated White Cattle browze, & "Belvidere Plantation", are within the "High Parks". There are several Lodge Gates at different parts of the wall enclosing the policies. The Low Parks of Hamilton are separated from these by the Lands of "Barncluith" - on xvii-4 Trace 6 & xviii-1 Trace 4. |
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With few exceptions, the whole of the High Parks are kept in Pasture of rounds. The fields, at present under cultivation are marked arable.
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