OS1/11/19/51
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUNNERY GARDEN | Nunnery Garden Nunnery Garden |
Mr Pearson Mr Moffat |
007 | A small enclosure traditionally said to have been the garden, belonging to the Nunnery. It is bounded on the north by the White Dyke, and on the south, east and west by walls varying from 5 to 80 feet |
| THE WHITE DYKE | The White Dyke The White Dyke |
Mr Pearson Mr Moffat |
007 | A large wall of a whitish appearance on the south side of Cousland Village, supposed to have been the north side of the garden belonging to the Nunnery which stood convenient. The wall is about 24 feet high and three feet in breadth, and at present is in a good state of preservation. At the east end of it are the remains of the Chapel which was attached to the Nunnery. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Cranston [page] 51The White Dyke At the village of Cousland
see quotation page 52
Nunnery Garden At the village of Cousland
Transcriber's notes
Query 80 feet - knowing the site and seeing this it looks more like 11 feet.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Sheena Irving, Welsh Wren
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