Midlothian, volume 35

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/11/35/1 [page]1 PARISH OF COCKPEN PLAN 13A INDEX Parish of Cockpen -- 3 Bonnyrigg T.P. -- 7 Bonnyrigg -- 5 Burnhead -- 8 Burnbrae -- 12 Butterfield Bridge -- 18 Butterfield -- 23 Brewers Bush -- 23 Cockpen Bridge -- 15 Cockpen Church -- 16 Cockpen -- 17 Cockpen (site of) -- 17 Castle Quarry (Sandstone) -- 20 Church (Ruins of) -- 22 Castle Dean Wood -- 24 Castle Dean Burn -- 24 Dobie's Knowe -- 5 Durham Bank -- 7 Dalhousie Grange -- 13 Dalhousie Burn -- 13 Dalhousie -- 13 Dalhousie T.P. -- 14 Deeflawhill -- 15 Dalhousie Bridge -- 18 Dalhousie Castle ( 12 Century) -- 21 North British Railway Hawick Branch -- 5 Free Church -- 6 Gowkshill -- 19 Hopefield -- 9 Long Muir -- 8 Molehall -- 26 Manse -- 12 Miredale -2 7 Millholm -- 25 Newtonloan T.P. -- 19 Newland Cottage -- 27 Newtonloan -- 19 Old Manse -- 23 Parish School -- 9 Pyslonholm Spinning Mill Hemp & Flax -- 24 Parsons Pool -- 27 Parsons Pool Bridge -- 10 Polton Hall -- 1 Polton South Mains -- 11 Paddiehall -- 20 Prestonholm -- 25 Rose Cottages -- 25 Red Row -- 18 School (Free Church) -- 6 Silver Haugh -- 15 Stirling Mains -- 9 The Kings Gate -- 12 Subscription School -- 7
OS1/11/35/1 Polton South Mains. page number partially obscured could be 11 or 14 School--7 [scored out]
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OS1/11/35/3 [page]3 Parish of Cockpen Parish of Cockpen -- Parish of Cockpen -- Parish of Cockpen -- Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account]1845. -- See Name Book 7C. -- Nearly in the centre of the Co.[County] of Edinburgh -- See descript [descriptive] Remarks in Name Book of Plan 7. C
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OS1/11/35/5 BONNYRIGG Bonnyrigg Bonnyrigg Bonnyrigg Bonnyrigg Bonny Rig Bonny Rig Bonny Rig Bonny Rig Bonnyrigg Bannoc Rig Bonny Rig Bonnyrigg Bonnyrig Mr. Leack Mr. Hume Mr. Johnston Mr. McGregor I. Lamb Mr. Mitchell Mr. Kannaway T. Ritchie Stat.Acct.[Statistical Account] 1845 Co.[County] Map Map of Roads P.O.Directory Fullartons Gazetteer 013 A small village in the parish of Cockpen occupd. [occupied]chiefly by trades:men & Agricultural labourers it contains a Free Church and two schools, it is nearly all feued of the estate of Polton the property of Mr. Durham
OS1/11/35/5 NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY (Hawick Branch) North British Railway (Hawick Branch) Edinburgh and Hawick Mr. Renwick Mr. Paxton 013 A branch line of Railway branch; of the N. British Railway near Niddry Statn.[Station] & leading to Hawick
OS1/11/35/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Cockpen 51 -- North British Railway -- Passing the W.[West] side of Newton Grange 54 -- Bonnyrigg -- About 1 1/2 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Newton Grange 53 -- Dobie's Knowe -- Dobie's Knowe -- Dobie's Knowe -- Dobie's Knowe -- Mr. Mitchell -- Mr. Kannaway -- About 1 7/8 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Newton Grange village
OS1/11/35/5 Spelling of Bonyrigg scored out and replaced by Bonnyrigg with arrow pointing to P. O.[Post Office] Directory Names of first four authorities for spelling were originally written at the bottom of the page but scored out and written above. Dobie's Knowe situation first given as W. by N. of Howliston farm, then scored out.
OS1/11/35/6 FREE CHURCH [Bonnyrigg] Free Church Free Church R. Kennaway Mr. Mitchell 013 A plain building in the village of Bonny Rig erected by subscription & a grant from the Sustentation Fund, it can accomodate a congregation of about 600, the Ministers stipend is £120 per annum, with Manse and Garden
OS1/11/35/6 SCHOOL (Free Church) [Bonnyrigg] School School Mr. Mitchell R Kannaway 013 A school in the village of Bonny Rig erected by Subscription & a grant from the Sustentation Fund, The schoolmaster receiving £35 & the Schoolmistress £25 p Annum, the average number of scholars is about 140
OS1/11/35/6 [page]6 Parish of Cockpen 53 -- Free Church -- In the village of Bonny Rig 53 -- School (Free Church) -- In the village of Bonny Rig
OS1/11/35/7 BONNYRIGG T.P. Bonny Rig Toll Bar Bonny Rig Toll Bar I. Lamb Mr. Mitchell T. Ritchie 013 A toll bar in the village of Bonny Rig on the road from Dalkeith to Rosewell, attached is the Toll Keepers dwelling house
OS1/11/35/7 DURHAM BANK Durham Bank Durham Bank Mr. Mitchell R. Kannaway 013 A dwelling house with offices attach.[attached] the property of Capt.[Captain] Peacock
OS1/11/35/7 SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Bonnyrigg] School School Subscription School Mr. Mitchell R.Kannaway Mr. Johnston Mr. Hume Mr. McGregor & Mr. Leack 013 A school in the village of Bonny Rig erected by a subscription of the inhabitants, the Schoolmaster does not receive an Annual Salary being dependent only on the Fees.
OS1/11/35/7 [page] 7 Parish of Cockpen Bonny Rig Toll Bar -- [ Note under spellings:] See spelling in page 6 -- In the village of Bonny Rig Durham Bank -- At the S.E. [South East] end of the village of Bonny Rig School -- In the village of Bonny Rig [Further remarks across page:]Note, This is the school in which the Morrisomans *meet for worship, and which is known by the name of Bonnyrigg Subscription School.
OS1/11/35/8 BURNHEAD Burnhead Burnhead Burnhead R. Kannaway Mr. Mitchell Co.[County]Map 013 A large house & offices with about 13 acres of land attached. Mr. Kannaway is the proprietor of the house and Mr. Durham is the proprietor of the land.
OS1/11/35/8 LONGMUIR Longmuir Longmuir Longmuir Mr. Hume Mr. Johnston Mr. MacGreggor 013 A small farmhouse and offices feued off of the Polton estate, with a small [rented?] farm attached, the property of Mrs. Durham. Occupier Mr. Hunt.
OS1/11/35/8 [page]8 Parish of Cockpen 55 -- Burnhead -- At the S. [South] West end of the village of Bonny Rig Longmuir -- At the S.W. [South West] end of the village of Bonny Rig
OS1/11/35/8 Guessing at 'feued' [ ] unable to decipher this word. Might it be arable?
OS1/11/35/9 HOPEFIELD Hopefield Hopefield County Map Map of Road 013 A good farm house and offices with a farm of land attached the property of Mrs Durham
OS1/11/35/9 PARISH SCHOOL [Newton Grange] Parsonspool School. School Parochial School Mr Mitchell R. Hannaway County Map 1847 Statistical Account 1845 013 A parish school built by the heritors, the Schoolmaster's Salary is £34-4-4 1/2 with the School fees.The average number of Scholars may be taken at about 90.
OS1/11/35/9 STIRLING MAINS Stirling Mains Mr Mitchel R. Hannaway 013 A row of four small dwelling houses the property of Mrs Durham of Polton.
OS1/11/35/10 PARSONSPOOL BRIDGE Parsons Pool Bridge Parsons Pool Bridge Mr. Mitchell Mr.Kennaway of Newton Grange Mr. Johnson Mr. Wilkinson 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile W [West] of Newton Grange A stone built county bridge of one arch over Parsons Pool Burn on the road from Bonny Rig to Clarks Mill. there is a tradition that a Minister or Parson met with an accident here on crossing the burn which is said to have given rise to the name.
OS1/11/35/10 RED ROW Red Row Red Row Red Raw W. Rutherford J. Davidson Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] S. [South] end of Bonnyrigg. A row of houses at the S. [South] West end of Bonny Rig roofed with red tiles and the property of Mrs. Durham
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OS1/11/35/11 POLTON HALL Polton Hall Polton Hall Polton Hall Mr Mitchell R. Kannaway Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 36 Chains S.W. [South West] of Bonny Rig. An unconnected row of houses on the west side of the road from Bonny Rig to Red Well, they are feus from the estate of Mrs Durham of Polton.
OS1/11/35/11 POLTON SOUTH MAINS Polton South Mains Polton South Mains Polton South Mains Alexander Macgreggor Mr Hume Mr Johnston 013 [Situation] About 5/8 mile S. [South] of Bonny Rig. A pretty good farm house and offices with about 70 acres of Arable land attached the property of Mrs Durham occupier Mr Macgreggor.
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OS1/11/35/12 THE KING'S GATE The King's Gate The King's Gate J. Stobbs Mr Paxton 013 [Situation] About 5/8 mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Newton Grange. An archway erected in 1822 and intended for King George 4th to pass thro' [through] on his visit to Newbattle Abbey.
OS1/11/35/12 MANSE [Newton Grange] Manse Manse Manse J. Haig Rev [Reverend] Mr Wright Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 1 mile W.S.W. [West South West] of Newton Grange. A neat built manse with offices and ornamental ground attached the residence of Mr Wright the minister of the Parish
OS1/11/35/12 BURNBRAE Burnbrae Burnbrae Burnbrae Mr Arnot J. Haig Earl of Dalhousie p. [per] Document to Mr Arnot 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Newton Grange. A neat dwelling house with ornamental ground attachd [attached] the residence of Mr Arnot the property of the Earl of Dalhousie
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OS1/11/35/13 DALHOUSIE GRANGE Dalhousie Grange Dalhousie Grange Dalhousie Grange Mr Arnot J. Haig P.O. [Post Office] Directory 013 [Situation] About 1 mile W.S.W. [West South West] of Newton Grange. A well built house with ornamental ground etc attatchd [attached] the residence of Mr Wright & the property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/13 DALHOUSIE BURN Dalhousie Burn Dalhousie Burn J. Haig J Barclay 013 [Situation] Passing the E [East] Side of Cockpen Church. A small stream rung [running] thro [through] Dalhousie farm in a N.E. [North East] direction into the River South Esk below Silver Haugh
OS1/11/35/13 DALHOUSIE Dalhousie Dalhousie Dalhousie Dalhousie J. Haig J Barclay Co. [County] Map P.O. [Post Office] Directory 013 [Situation] About 1 5/8 miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Newton Grange. A farm house with offices & a farm of land attachd [attached] occupd [occupied] by Mr Church and the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
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OS1/11/35/14 DALHOUSIE MAINS Dalhousie Mains W. Renwick W. Paxton 013 A large farmhouse with offices and a farm of land attachd [attached] the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/14 DALHOUSIE STATION Dalhousie Railway Station W. Renwick W. Paxton 013 A small neat stone buildg [building] erected for a Station House on the Edinb [Edinburgh] & Hawick line of Railway.
OS1/11/35/14 DALHOUSIE T.P. Dalhousie Toll Bar W. Renwick W. Paxton 013 A toll bar on a road leadg [leading] thro' [through] Dalhousie estate, attached is a small dwelling house for the Toll Keeper.
OS1/11/35/14 Parish of Cockpen
OS1/11/35/15 COCKPEN BRIDGE Cockpen Bridge Cockpen Bridge Mr. Renwick J. Haig 013 A small bridge of one arch on the road lead'g [leading] from Bonny Rig to Gowkshill, it was built at the expence of the County.
OS1/11/35/15 DEAFLAWHILL Deaflawhill Deaflawhill Deaflawhill Mr. Renwick Mr. Paxton Co. [County] Map 013 A row of four small dwell'g [dwelling] houses the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/15 SILVER HAUGH Silver Haugh Silver Haugh Silver Haugh J. Haig W. Renwick Co. [County] Map 013 A small piece of ground on the estate of Dalhousei formerly used as a parade ground for the Militia. They were also paid upon the ground which gave rise to the name.
OS1/11/35/15 Parish of Cockpen
OS1/11/35/16 COCKPEN CHURCH Cockpen Church Cockpen Church Revd. [Reverend] W. Wright James Hays 013 A great stone edefice erected by the heritors of Cockpen Parish It is Seated for about 800 hearers. There is an appointed Minister who has a glebe and Manse convenient to the Church
OS1/11/35/16 Parish of Cockpen
OS1/11/35/17 COCKPEN [parish] Cockpen Cockpen Cockpen W. Renwick J. Haig Co. [County] Map 013 A farm house & offices with a farm of land attachd [attached] occupied by & the property of the Earl of Dalhouse.
OS1/11/35/17 COCKPEN HOUSE (Site of) Site of Cockpen Site of Cockpen Cockpen House W. Renwick J. Hays Co. [County] Map Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] 1845 013 The site of a Mansion house the property of the Earl of Dalhousie no part of the building remains of the place where it stood is now under cultivation, a portion of sunk wall of a pump house is still pointed out as being in connection with it. The song " The Laird of Cockpen" was a composition made upon a former proprietor.
OS1/11/35/17 Parish of Cockpen " The South Esk after leaving Dalhousie Castle passes close by the romantic place where Cockpen House stood, the mansion of the Laird of Cockpen abut a furlong to the east of Dalhousie Castle". Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] 1845
OS1/11/35/18 DALHOUSIE BRIDGE Dalhousie Bridge W. Renwick J. Hays 013 [situation] About 3/4 mile S.W. [South West] of Newton Grange A large bridge of three arches over the River Esk on the road from Bonny Rig to Gowkshill near Dalhousie Castle.
OS1/11/35/18 BUTLERFIELD BRIDGE Butlerfield Bridge W. Renwick J. Hay's 013 [situation] About 3/4 mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Newton Grange A small stone county Bridge over a Stream on the road leading from Bonny Rig to Gowkshill.
OS1/11/35/18 RED ROW Red Row Red Row Mr Mitchell R. Kannaway 013 [situation] About 1 mile S.E. [South East] by S. [South] of Newton Grange A row of small dwelling houses tile roofed (red) hence the name they are the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/18 [page] 18 Parish of Cockpen [in left margin] 69 69 74
OS1/11/35/19 NEWTONLOAN T.P. Newtonloan Toll Bar Newtonloan Toll Bar Newtonloan Toll Bar J. Donaldson George Murray Map of Roads 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S. by E. [South by East] of Newton Grange. A toll bar with a dwelling house for the toll Keeper on the Dalkeith & Stow road at the hamlet of Newtonloan
OS1/11/35/19 NEWTONLOAN Newtonloan Newtonloan Newtonloan J. Russel W. Noble Map of Roads 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S. by E. [South by East] of Newton Grange. A hamlet on the road from Dalkeith to Stow consistg [consisting] of a few houses, it is the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/19 GOWKSHILL Gowkshill Gowkshill Gowk's Hill W. Rutherford S. Davidson Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 1 mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Newton Grange. A farm house with offices & a farm of land attached occupied by J. Rob and the property of the Marquis of Lothian
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OS1/11/35/20 PADDIEHALL Paddiehall Paddiehall Paddie Hall J. Donaldson George Murray Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Newton Grange. A small thatched dwelling on the farm of Gowkhill occup [occupied] by labourers
OS1/11/35/20 CASTLE QUARRY (Sandstone) Castle Quarry Castle Quarry A. Main J. Barclay 013 [Situation] About 3/4 Mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Newton Grange. An old quarry near Dalhous [Dalhousie] Castle from which stones are taken when required for building about the Castle.
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OS1/11/35/21 DALHOUSIE CASTLE Dalhousie Castle Dalhousie Castle Dalhousie Castle Dalhousie Castle Dalhousie Castle Dalhousie Castle A. Main J. Barclay Co. [County] Map Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S.W. [South West] of Newton Grange. An ancient baronial residence on the west side of the River S. [South] Esk, it is surrounded by a neat & well wooded demesne and is the property of the Earl of Dalhousie. The buildg [building] is of a rectangular form and of superior construction. The outside wall of which is about 6 ft [feet] thick, at the N.W. [North West] corner stands the old tower or keep still kept in proper repair - Dalhousie Castle a venerable structure built in the twelfth century, and which a few years ago, received such additions and improvements by its eminent proprietor, the late Earl of Dalhousie as render a truly noble structure. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845. Dalhousie Castle Standing eight miles South-east of Edinburgh the property of the gallant Ramsays of Dalwollie has undergone many changes during the revolutions of Mid-Lothian Chalmers Caledonia vol. [volume] 2 p. [page] 572. "The castle of Dalhousie a building of great antiquity constructed in the old Scottish taste is pleasantly situated on the northern bank of the river which runs at a few yards distance from the foot of the walls. This castle was modernised by the late Earl of Dalhousie and has thereby lost much of its former venerable aspect" Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 2 p. [page] 318
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OS1/11/35/21 The words in Description following on from "Dalhousie Castle" are actually spread over several columns, but seem clearly intended to form part of the Description and are transcribed as such.
OS1/11/35/22 CHURCH (Ruins of) [Newton Grange] Church Church J. Barclay J. Haig 013 [Situation] About 3/4 mile S.S. [South South] West of Newton Grange. This was formerly the parish church but was dismantled about the year 1826 and has since gone to decay. Mr Mitchell parochial Schoolmaster and several other intelligent authorities in the parish are of opinion that this church existed previous to 1688 and is either part of, or on the site of the Church which was in the parish in early Catholic times. Field Remarks Feb [February] 15, 1853
OS1/11/35/22 DALHOUSIE AISLE Dalhousie Aisle Dalhousie Aisle Dalhousie Aisle Mr Hume Mr Steel Mr Mitchell 013 [Situation] 3/4 mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Newton Grange. at the north end [of the Church] is the burying place of the Dalhousie family - commonly called Dalhousie Aisle.
OS1/11/35/22 MINISTERS' AISLE Ministers Aisle Ministers Aisle Ministers Aisle Mr Hume Mr Steel Mr Mitchell 013 [Situation] 3/4 mile South South West of Newton Grange. Also at the north-east corner [of the Church] is a small vault in which the ministers of the Parish from time to time have been buried, and is called in the locality Ministers' Aisle.
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OS1/11/35/22 Descriptions for the two Aisles follow on directly from that for the Church but have been transcribed separately.
OS1/11/35/23 BUTLERFIELD Butlerfield Butlerfield J. Barclay J. Haig 013 [Situation] About 3/4 mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Newton Grange. A row of houses N.E. [North East] of Cockpen old church occupd [occupied] by labourers and the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/23 BREWER'S BUSH Brewer's Bush Brewer's Bush Brewer's Bush J. Barclay J. Haig Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 3/4 mile S. by W. [South by West] of Newton Grange. A few houses said formerly to have been a Brewery a short distance from Butterfield & the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/23 OLD MANSE Old Manse Old Manse A. Main J. Barclay 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Newton Grange. Formerly the parish manse now the residence of Mr Main, Factor to the Earl of Dalhousie.
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OS1/11/35/24 PRESTONHOLM SPINNING MILL (Hemp & Flax) Prestonholm Spinning Mill (Hemp & Flax) Prestonholm Spinning Mill (Hemp & Flax) Prestonholm Spinning Mill (Hemp & Flax) Mr Arnot Mr Steel Mr Mitchell 013 [Situation] In the village of Prestonholm. A large Spinning Mill for hemp & flax on the estate of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/24 CASTLE DEAN WOOD Castle Dean Wood Castle Dean Wood A. Main J. Barclay 013 [Situation] About 1 mile S.W. [South West] of Newton Grange. A plantation on the S.W. [South West] of Dalhousie Castle and the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/24 CASTLE DEAN BURN Castle Dean Burn Castle Dean Burn A. Main J. Barclay 013 [Situation] Running into the [River] South Esk a little S. [South] of Dalhousie Castle. A small stream running thro [through] Castle Dean Wood into the South Esk south of Dalhousie Castle.
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OS1/11/35/25 MILLHOLM Millholm Millholm Millholm J. Craig J. Barclay Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 1 1/8 mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Newton Grange. A small dwelling house occupd [occupied] by J. Barclay, Wood Forester for the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/25 PRESTONHOLM Prestonholm Prestonholm Prestonholm J. Craig J. Barclay Co. [County] Map 013 [Situation] About 1 1/4 miles S.S.W. ]South South West] of Newton Grange. A small village very irregularly built about 1/2 mile South of Dalhousie Castle. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in a Hemp & Flax Spinning Mill at the north end of the village which is worked by both steam & water power
OS1/11/35/25 ROSE COTTAGES Rose Cottages Rose Cottages Rose Cottages Mr Hume Mr Johnston Mrs Thomson (proprietress) 013 [Situation] On the E. [East] Side of Bonnyrigg. A row of neat Cottages one story [storey] in height occupied by respectable families and are the property of Mrs Thomson.
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OS1/11/35/26 MOLEHALL Molehall Molehall Mr Somerville Mr Johnston 013 [Situation] On the N. [North] side of Bonnyrigg. A small Cottage in the village of Bonnyrigg, occupied by working people
OS1/11/35/26 Entries on this page for "Eldendean" endorsed "Cancelled See page 31" and "Whinnyrow" endorsed "Cancelled see page 32" are not transcribed.
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OS1/11/35/27 NEWLAND COTTAGE Newland Cottage Newland Cottage Mr Johnston Mr Hume 013 [Situation] In the village of Bonnyrigg. A newly erected cottage in the village of Bonnyrigg, occupier and proprietor Mr Johnston.
OS1/11/35/27 MIREDALE Miredale Miredale Mr Johnston Mr Hume 013 [Situation] East side of the village of Bonnyrigg. A small row of houses near to the east side of Bonnyrigg Village, occupied by working men.
OS1/11/35/27 PARSONSPOOL Parsonspool Parsonspool Parsonspool Mr Johnston Mr Mitchell (Schoolmaster} Mrs Wilkison (proprietress) 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile S.E. [South East] from Bonnyrigg. A neat house two stories [storeys] in height with vegetable garden and a small park attached, fued by the occupier Mrs Wilkison from off the Dalhousie estate.
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OS1/11/35/29 [page] 29 PARISH OF LASSWADE PLAN 13A. INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Harden Green -- 31 Eldendean -- 31 Whinnyrow -- 32 Parish of Lasswade -- 31
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OS1/11/35/31 HARDEN GREEN Harden Green Harden Green Harding Green Hardingreen Harden Green Mr Paxton J. Hobbs Co. [County] Map Stat, Acct. [Statistical Account] Map of Roads 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile N.W. [North West] of Newton Grange. A farm house with offices & a large farm of land attached the residence & property of Mr Hay
OS1/11/35/31 LASSWADE Parish of Lasswade See Name Book 6.D. 006 ; 013 [Situation] Near the centre of the Co. [County] of Edinburgh. See Descript [Descriptive] Remarks in Name Book of Plan 6 D
OS1/11/35/31 ELDENDEAN Eldendean Eldendean Eldendean Mr Hume Mr Seack Mr Johnston 007 ; 013 [Situation] Abt. [About] 25 Chains N. [North] of Bonnyrigg. Two rows of houses on the estate of Polton convenient to the north end of Bonnyrigg. They are in pretty good repair and occupied by working people.
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OS1/11/35/32 WHINNYROW Whinnyrow Whinnyrow Whinnyrow Mr Somerville Mr Hume Mr Johnston 013 [Situation] About 10 chs [chains] N. [North] of Molehall. A neat Cottage with an excellent vegetable and fruit garden attached. The property of Mr Somerville.
OS1/11/35/32 [Page] 32 Parish of Lasswade
OS1/11/35/33 Parishof Newbattle 35 Bryans 42 Blackcot 45 Common Quarry (Sandstone) 47 Common 48 Dykekirk 47 Galladale Hill 40 Lothian Bridge 39 Lothian Bridge Inn 39 Lingerwood 45 Lingerwood Coal Pit 47 Millhill 46 Masterton 46 Masterton Quarry (Sandstone) 46 Newbattle 37 Newbattle Bridge 37 Newton Cottage 39 Newton Grange Cottage 41 Newton Grange 42 Newbattle Viaduct 43 Newbattle Mill (Paper) 43 Newton Grange School 44 Parkhead 38 Parish School 44 River South Esk 41 Saughs 45 The Acre 38 Newbattle Colliery 40 King Davids Well 49 Site of King Davids Gate 49
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OS1/11/35/35 Parish of Newbattle See descript Remarks in Name Book of Plan T.C.
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OS1/11/35/37 NEWBATTLE [village] 013
OS1/11/35/37 NEWBATTLE BRIDGE Newbattle Bridge Mr Paxton Jms Stobbs 013 This is said to be one of the oldest bridges in the county of Edinburgh it consists of two arches over the River South Esk at the hamlet of Newbattle.
OS1/11/35/38 MILLHILL 013
OS1/11/35/38 PARKHEAD 013
OS1/11/35/38 THE ACRE Acre do The Acre J. Russel W. Rutherford Co. Map 013 A small swelling house occupied by labourers on the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/39 LOTHIAN BRIDGE 013
OS1/11/35/39 LOTHIAN BRIDGE INN Lothian Bridge Inn J. Stobbs Mr. Paxton 013 A public house with offices of a few acres of land attached occupied by W. Stobbs and the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/39 NEWTON COTTAGE 013
OS1/11/35/40 GALLADALE HILL Galladalehill do Galladale Hill do Galladean Gallowdean Hill do do J. Russel W. Rutherford Mr. Ray Factor to the Proprietor Map of the Estate Mr. Noble Mr. Smith Inhabitants of Gallowdean and Post Master of Dalkeith 013 A house occupied by Ian Russel and the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/41 NEWTON GRANGE COTTAGE Newton Grange Cottage J. Stobbs Mr. Paxton 013 A small dwelling house a short distance from the village of Newtongrange, it has a few acres of ground attached and is occupied by the proprietor Mr. Robins.
OS1/11/35/41 Two further entries - one regarding Newton Grange which is crossed out and a note inserted to read "Cancelled being considered a portion of the village of Newton Grange". The second entry is headed River South Esk and notes "See Descript Re...in Name Book of Plan".
OS1/11/35/42 BRYANS Bryans do do J. Russel W. Rutherford Co. Map 013 A farm house with offices and a farm of land attached occupied by Mr. Cowan and the property of the Marquis of Lothian, a short distance from the house is a coal pit and Steam Engine.
OS1/11/35/42 NEWTON GRANGE 013
OS1/11/35/43 CAMILTY HILL or Castle Greg 010
OS1/11/35/43 NEWBATTLE MILL (Paper) Newbattle Paper Mill do W. Renwick J. Hays? Co. Map 013 A large building erected for a paper mill and enlarged and repaired in 1851 it stands on the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/43 NEWBATTLE VIADUCT Newbattle Viaduct W. Renwick J. Hays? 013 A viaduct on the Edinburgh and Hawick line of railway on the estate of Newbattle, it consists of 22 arches spanning the River Esk and a ravine and was build at an expense of £21,000.
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OS1/11/35/44 NEWTON GRANGE SCHOOL Newtongrange School J. Russel W. Noble 013 A school near the south side of the village of Newtongrange built by the Marquis of Lothian who pays the Teacher £15 and two School Mistresses £12 each....together with the school fees and dwelling houses.
OS1/11/35/44 PARISH SCHOOL [E of Newton Grange] School do J. Russel W. Noble 013 A parish school built by the heritors with a dwelling house attached for the schoolmaster who received a slaty of £34 ann. with school fees.
OS1/11/35/45 BLACKCOT Blackcot do Black Cot J. Russel W. Noble Co. Map 013 A neat built house with office and attached occupied by W. Rutherford and the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/45 LONGERWOOD Longerwood do J. Russel W. Rutherford 013 A farm house with offices and a far of land attached occupied by H. Watson and the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/45 SAUGHS Saughs do J. Russel W. Rutherford 013 A small dwelling house on the farm of Longerwood occupied by colliers and the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/46 MASTERTON Masterton do do W. Rutherford G. Murray Co. Map 013 A small old Mansion house the property of the Marquis of Lothian and was for some time a farm house but is now unoccupied and in a ruinous state.
OS1/11/35/46 MASTERTON QUARRY (Sandstone) Masterton Quarry do W. Rutherford G. Murray 013 A freestone quarry at Masterton the property of the Marquis of Lothian wrought and occupied by John Laurie.
OS1/11/35/47 COMMON QUARRY (Sandstone) Common Quarry do J. Davidson G. Murray 013 An old sandstone quarry on the estate of Arniston. It is on the ground said to have been "A Common" between the estates
OS1/11/35/47 DYKENEUK Dykenook do Dykeneuk do do do J. Russel W. Noble Co. Map Mr Moffatt Mr. Forbes Mr Mitchell 013 A small house occupied by colliers on the farm of Longerwood and the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/47 LONGERWOOD COAL PIT Longerwood Coal Pit W. Rutherford J. Russel 013 A coal pit on the farm of Longerwood and the property of the Marquis of Lothian limestone is also wrought in the same pit to which is attached a large steam engine.
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OS1/11/35/48 COMMON Common do J. Donaldson G. Murray 013 A number of small houses occupied by colliers on the estate of Arniston, the ground on which they stand is said to have been a part of a Common between the estates of Newbattle and Arniston.
OS1/11/35/48 NEWBATTLE COLLIERY Newbattle Colliery Mr. Moffatt Mr. Forbes Mr. Mitchell 013 A range of Coal pits and shafts leading from Longerwood Coal Pit north to Bryans on the estate of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/49 KING DAVID'S WELL King David's Well Do Mr Shaw Mr Goodall 013 A small well at Newbattle Village and within Newbattle Abbey pleasure grounds, called after the founder of the abbey - King David 1st of Scotland.
OS1/11/35/49 Site of KING DAVID'S GATE Site of King David's Gate Do Mr Shaw Mr Goodall 013 This gate stood in the Monklands Wall at the first entrance which led to Newbattle Abbey and was called after the founder King David ! of Scotland. The gate has disappeared long ago and a house now occupies its place. There is a small portion of one of the piers remaining which is built into the house.
OS1/11/35/49 There is another section on the document referring to a "venerable looking gate".
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OS1/11/35/51 NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY (Hawick Branch) Edinburgh and Hawick Railway W Paxton Dalhousie R [Railway] Station William Renwick Cockpen 013 A branch line of Railway branching off the North British Railway near Niddry Station, and leading to Hawick, with branches leading to Dalkeith & Kelso. It is open and in good repair and is the property of the North British Railway Company.
OS1/11/35/51 [Page] 51 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Plan 13A Trace 1 [Object] A line of Railway
OS1/11/35/52 NEWBATTLE VIADUCT Newbattle Viaduct William Penwick Cockpen James Hays Silver Hacy 013 A Viaduct On the Edinburg and Hawick Line of Railway, on that portion of the Line which passes through the Estate of Newbattle the residence of the Marquis of Lothian The viaduct is a Stone building of twenty two Arches, two of which spans the River Esk and the remainder of them A Ravine on the west side of it, the two outside arches at either end of it crosses two public roads. It was built by the above Railway company,at an expense of £21,000.
OS1/11/35/52 NEWBATTLE MILL (Paper) Newbattle Paper Mill William Renwick Cockpen James Hays Silver Hacy 013 A large stone building, erected and used as a paper Mill, it is in good repair, a gives employment to a considerable number of persons in the neighbourhood. It was enlarged and repaired in 1851 and is the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/52 [Page] 52 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace 4. [Objects] A viaduct -- A Paper Mill Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Sm[ith] 1 July 18[52]
OS1/11/35/53 SCHOOL (Free Church) [Bonnyrigg] School (free Church) Mr. Mitchell (Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster) P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway - Burnhead 013 A large Stone building in good repair And Situated in the Village of Bonny Rig. It was built by Subscription aided by a Grant from the Building fund there are two appointed Teachers to it. A Male & Female, both having fixed Salaries the former £35 & the Latter £25, per Ann [Annum], the branches taught Are English Arithmetic & Latin & French, the Average No. of Scholars is about 140
OS1/11/35/53 FREE CHURCH [Bonnyrigg] Free Church Mr. Mitchell (Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster) P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway - Burnhead 013 A Free Church in the village of Bonny Rig And Parish of Cockpen. It is a plain Stone building in good repair And having 600 sittings It was built by Subscription And a grant from the building fund there is an appointed minister At a Salary of £120 per Ann. [Annum] With a Manse & garden.
OS1/11/35/53 [Page] 53 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13 A Trace 1 [Objects] -- A Church -- A School Ho.[House] Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/53 Dobie's Knowe, a Hill, is referred to Trace 9 of Plan 12.B.
OS1/11/35/54 BONNYRIGG Bonny Rig James Lamb, Grocer Bonny Rig Mr. Mitchell (Ph. School [Parish Schoolmaster]) Cockpen Robert Jannaway Burnhead Thomas Ritchie Bonny Rig 013 A Small village in the Parish of Cockpen and situated About six miles from Edinburgh And two from Dalkeith, the houses are from one to two storys high generally All in good repair and occupied by Shopkeepers tradesmen And Agricultural Labourers, and one Public house there is two Schools in this Village And A Free Church the houses Are mostly All feus of the Estate of Polton the property of Mrs. Durham.
OS1/11/35/54 BONNYRIGG T.P. Bonnyrig Toll Bar. James Lamb, Grocer, Bonny Rig Mr. Mitchell (Ph. School [Parish Schoolmaster]) Cockpen Robert Jannaway Burnhead Thomas Ritchie Bonny Rig 013 A Toll Bar Situated in Bonny Rig village on the line of Road from Dalkeith to Roswell attached to it is a dwelling house the property of the Trustees of the County.
OS1/11/35/54 [Page] 54 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13A Trace 1 [Objects] -- A Village -- A Toll Bar James Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/55 SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Bonnyrigg] School School Mr Mitchell, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster P. Pool [Parsonspool ?] School Robert Kannaway, Burnhead 013 A School House in the village of Bonny Rig [Bonnyrigg]. It is a small Stone building in at present a bad State of repairs. It was built by subscription by the village inhabitants for the Convenient Accommodation of their Children there is an appointed teacher to it at present at no other salary than Scholars fees, the no. [number] of Scholars is at present is about twenty.
OS1/11/35/55 BURNHEAD Burnhead Burnhead Mr Mitchell, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster P. Pool [Parsonspool ?] School Robert Kannaway, Burnhead 013 A Large dwelling house & offices all in good repair & the property of Robert Kannaway, attached to there is a farm of 13 Acres of ground the property of Mrs Durham of Polton House
OS1/11/35/55 STIRLING MAINS Stirling Mains Stirling Mains Mr Mitchell, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster P. Pool [Parsonspool ?] School Robert Kannaway, Burnhead 013 A row of four Small dwelling houses on the Estate of Polton the property of Mrs Durham They are in good repair & Occupied
OS1/11/35/55 [Page] 55 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Plan 13A Trace 1 [Object for School] A School Ho. [House] [Object for Burnhead] House & offices [Object for Stirling Mains] A Row of Ho. [Houses] [Parish] Cockpen [Signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/55 Authority name transcribed as "Kannaway" on basis of comparison with other pages, but could possibly be "Hannaway"
OS1/11/35/56 POLTON HALL Polton Hall Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster P [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway Burnhead 013 An unconnected row of dwelling houses on the west side of the Line of road from Bonny Rig to Red Well. They are generally all in good repair And are feus of the estate of Polton - the property of different proprietors
OS1/11/35/56 RED ROW Red Row Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway Burnhead 013 A row of small dwelling houses on the east side of the Line of Road from Bonny Rig to Red Well they are all in good repair and Tile roofed, hence the name and are the property of Mrs. Durham of Polton
OS1/11/35/56 DURHAM BANK Durham Bank Mr. Mitchell Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway Burnhead 013 A dwelling house and office houses all in good repair attached to it is a small garden. It is the property of Captain Peacock.
OS1/11/35/56 [Page] 56 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13 A Trace 1 [Objects] -- A Row of Houses -- A Row of H: [Houses] -- House Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/57 PARISH SCHOOL [Newton Grange] Parson's Pool School Mr. Mitchell, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster, P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway, Burnhead 013 A Parish School built by the Heritors of the Parish of Cockpen. It is a large Stone building in good repair And having An Appointed teacher to it at a Salary of £34. 4. 41/2 per Ann [Annum], with scholars fees, the average no. of scholars is about 90, the Branches taught is English Arithmetic Latin & French.
OS1/11/35/57 PARSONSPOOL BRIDGE Parsons Pool. Bridge Mr. Mitchell, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster P. [Parson's] Pool School Robert Jannaway, Burnhead 013 A small stone bridge of one arch over Parsons Pool Burn on the Line of road from Bonny Rig to Gouk's Hill It was built and is kept in repair at the expense of The County, before this Bridge was erected some accident occured to a Minister, when Crossing the ford or Pool, - hence the name.
OS1/11/35/57 [Page] 57 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13 A. Trace 1 [Objects] -- A School -- A. Bridge Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/57 Notes for Parson's Pool Burn have been crossed out.
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OS1/11/35/59 NEWBATTLE [village] Newbattle Mr Paxton, Hardengreen John Stobbs Lothian Bridge Inn 013 A hamlet about a mile south from Dalkeith and in the parish of Newbattle It consists of about 25 houses most of which are in a very delapidated state and occupied by workpeople & some mechanics. A this hamlet is the parish church and manse. It is the property of the marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/59 THE ACRE Acre Mr Paxton, Hardengreen John Stobbs Lothian Bridge Inn 013 A small house one story in height and in good repair, with small garden attached, occupied by workpeople, the property of the marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/59 [Page] 59 List of Names collected by c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [Plan] 13A and Trace No 2 [Object Newbattle] A hamlet [Object Acre] A house Newbattle Parish [signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/60 HARDEN GREEN Hardengreen Hardengreen Mr Paxton, Hardengreen John Stables, Lothian Bridge 013 A large farm house two Stories [Storeys] in height and in excellent repair, with convenient offices and a large farm attached, the property and residence of Mr Hay
OS1/11/35/60 NEWBATTLE BRIDGE Newbattle Bridge Newbattle Bridge Mr Paxton, Hardengreen John Stables, Lothian Bridge 013 A stone built Bridge of two arches over the river South Esk and at the hamlet of Newbattle. It is one of the oldest County bridges in Edinburgh-shire
OS1/11/35/60 [Page] 60 List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller Plan 13 A and Trace No. 2 [Object for Hardengreen] A house [Object for Newbattle Bridge] A bridge [Parish] Newbattle Lasswade parish [under Hardengreen] [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/61 PARKHEAD Parkhead Parkhead James Russel, Galladalehill Newtongrange William Rutherford, Blackcot Newbattle 013 Two small houses on the farm of "Bryans", they are in good repair and occupied by labourers
OS1/11/35/61 NEWTON COTTAGE Newton Cottage Newton Cottage James Russel, Galladalehill Newtongrange William Rutherford, Blackcot Newbattle 013 A small house one story [storey] in height and in good repair with a garden attached, occupied by a gamekeeper, the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/61 GALLADALE HILL Galladalehill #Galladale Hill Galladean * < Gallowdean Hill #Mr Ray, Factor to the Marquis of Lothian #Map of the Estate *Mr Noble, Newtongrange school < Mr Smith of Gallowdean < The inhabitants of Gallowdean < The Postmaster Dalkeith 013 A house one story [storey] in height tile roofed and in good repair, with a garden belonging to it, occupied by James Russel the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/61 [Page] 61 List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller [Plan] 13 A and Trace No. 2 [Object for Parkhead] Houses [Object for Newton Cottage] A house [Object for Galladalehill] A house [Parish] Newbattle [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/62 NEWTON GRANGE COTTAGE Newtongrange Cottage Newtongrange Cottage John Stobbs, Lothian Brid [Bridge] Mr Paxton, Hardengreen 013 A small neat built house in good repair situated a short distance north from Newtongrange village. It has a few acres of ground blonging [belonging] to it, occupied by the proprietor Mr Robins.
OS1/11/35/62 MILLHILL Millhill Millhill John Stobbs, Lothian Brid [Bridge] Mr Paxton, Hardengreen 013 A neat built house two stories [storeys] in height and in excellent repair, with a garden attached, occupied by John Gibson the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/62 [Page] 62 List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller Plan 13 A and Trace No. 2 [Object for Newtongrange Cottage] A house [Object for Millhill] A house [Parish] Newbattle [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/63 LOTHIAN BRIDGE INN Lothian Bridge Inn Lothian Bridge Inn John Stobbs, Lothian Bridge Inn Mr Paxton, Hardengreen 013 A neat built public house two stories [storeys] high and in good repair, with suitable offices, garden and a few acres of ground attached, occupied by John Stobbs, the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/63 THE KING'S GATE The King's Gate The King's Gate John Stobbs, Lothian Bridge Inn Mr Paxton, Hardengreen 013 A middling sized gate arched ove [over] with stone, situated about 1/2 a mile south from "Newbattle Abbey". It was erected in A.D. 1822 & intended for King George IV [Fourth] to pass through on his visiting Newbattle Abbey in that year.
OS1/11/35/63 [Page] 63 List of Names collected by c/a [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller [Plan] 13 A and Trace No. 2 [Object for Lothian Bridge Inn] An inn [Object for The King's Gate] A gate [Parish] Newbattle [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/64 NEWTONGRANGE Newtongrange James Russel, Newtongrange Mr Noble, Newtongrange 013 A large farm house two Stories [Storeys] high and in good repair, with convenient offices and a large farm attached, situated at the village of "Newtongrange" It is the property of the Marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/64 LOTHIAN BRIDGE Lothian Bridge James Russel, Newtongrange Mr Noble, Newtongrange 013 A stone built bridge of one arch, over the "River South Esk" and on the road from Dalkeith to Stow. It was erected in A.D. 1806 & is a county bridge
OS1/11/35/64 [Page] 64 Plan 13 A and Trace No. 2 [Object for Newtongrange] A house [Object for Lothian Bridge] A bridge [Parish] Newbattle [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/65 MANSE [Cockpen] Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr Wright, Manse James Haig, Wright Silver Haugh 013 A neat and well constructed house two stories [storeys] with suitable offices, garden and ornamental ground attached the residence of the Revd [reverend] Mr Wright officiating Minister of Cockpen Parish and the property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/65 BURNBRAE Burnbrae (See Field Remks [Remarks]) Mr Arnot, Burn Brae James Haig, Wright Silver Haugh 013 A well constructed house two stories [storeys] high with garden and ornamental ground attached the residence of Mr Arnot and property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/65 DALHOUSIE GRANGE Dalhousie Grange Mr Arnot, Burn Brae James Haig, Wright Silver Haugh 013 A neat and well constructed house with garden and ornamental ground attached the residence of Mr Wright and property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/65 [Page] 65 List of Names collected by John Early C Asst [Civilian Assistant] [Object for Manse] House [Object for Burnbrae] House [Object for Dalhousie Grange] House [Parish] Cockpen Parish [Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early ca [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/66 DALHOUSIE Dalhousie Mr Church, Farmer Dalhousie James Haig, Wright Silver Haug [Haugh] 013 A Farmhouse of good Construction having suitable offices, Threshing mill and farm attached, occupied by Mr Church farmer and property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/66 DALHOUSIE BURN Dalhousie Burn James Haig, Wright Silver Haugh John Barclay, Forester Millholm 013 A small stream which passes bye Dalhousie Farm Steading and runs in a N.E. [North East] direction passing under Dalhousie Bridge till it joins the South Esk below the Silver Haugh
OS1/11/35/66 [Page] 66 List of Names collected by John Early C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Plan 13 A Trace 3 [Object for Dalhousie] House [Object for Dalhousie Burn] Stream [Parish] Cockpen Parish [Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early c.a. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/67 COCKPEN HOUSE [site of] Cockpen (Site of) William Renwick, Cockpen James Hays, Silver Haugh 013 The Site of a mansion House on the Estate of Cockpen now the property of the Earl of Dalhousie, no part of the building now remains and the ground where it stood in under Cultivation, a portion of a sunk wall on the South side of it and a pump house is pointed out as having been buildings in connection with it, the surface of the ground where the mansion house stood is Strew'd [Strewed] with fragments of broken Stone & Lime mortar such as is usually used for building purposes. The Celebrated Song "The Laird of Cockpen" was a composition made upon a former Proprietor of this Mansion.
OS1/11/35/67 COCKPEN Cockpen William Renwick, Cockpen James Hays, Silver Haugh 013 A large farm house and offices all in good repair attached to it is a farm of ground The property of the Earl of Dalhousie and is at present in his own possession
OS1/11/35/67 [Page] 67 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith c/asst [Civilian Assistant] Plan 13A Trace 4 [Object for Cockpen site] Site of Mansion [Object for Cockpen] House and Offices [Parish] Cockpen [Signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st July 18 [--]
OS1/11/35/68 COCKPEN CHURCH Cockpen Church Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Wight Ph. [Parish] Minister Manse of Cockpen James Hays 013 A Parish Church in the ph. [parish] of Cockpen. It is a neat stone building in good repair and having an accommodation of 800 Sittings, And was built by the Heritors of the Ph. [Parish] there [is] an appointed Minister to it also a Glebe or Manse.
OS1/11/35/68 SILVER HAUGH Silver Haugh James Hays Silver Haugh William Renwick Cockpen 013 A Small piece of ground on the Estate of Dalhousie the property of the Earl of Dalhousie. It is bounded on the N.W. [North West] side by a small stream passing through a deep ravine It was formerly used as a Parade ground for the Local Militia when assembled for exercises they were usually paid on this Ground which gave rise to the name
OS1/11/35/68 [Page] 68 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13.A. Trace 4 [Objects] --A Church -- A Piece of ground. Thomas Smith C/Asst [Civilian Assistant] [Signed] -- T Smith C/[Asst] Civilian Assistant 1st. July 18[52]
OS1/11/35/69 COCKPEN BRIDGE Cockpen Bridge William Renwick Cockpen James Hays Silver Haugh 013 A small stone bridge of one arch on the line of road from Bonny Rig to Gouk's Hill. It was built and is kept in repair at the expense of the County.
OS1/11/35/69 DALHOUSIE BRIDGE Dalhousie Bridge William Renwick Cockpen James Hays Silver Haugh 013 A large stone built County Bridge of three arches on the line of road from Bonny Rig to Gouk's Hill - two of the arches cross the River Esk and one crosses a private road through the ground around Dalhousie Castle.
OS1/11/35/69 BUTLERFIELD BRIDGE Butlersfield Bridge William Renwick Cockpen James Hays Silver Haugh 013 A small stone bridge Bridge of one arch over a small stream on the line of road from Bonny Rig to Gouk's Hill It was built & is kept in repair At the expense of the County.
OS1/11/35/69 [Page] 69 Parish of Cockpen Plan 13A. Trace 4 [Objects] -- A Bridge -- A Bridge -- A Bridge Thomas Smith C/Asst [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/70 DALHOUSIE MAINS Dalhousie Mains William Renwick Cockpen W. Paxton Dalhousie [] 013 A large farm house and office houses all in good repair Attached to it is a farm of ground the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/70 DALHOUSIE T.P. Dalhousie Toll Bar William Renwick Cockpen W. Paxton Dalhousie [] 013 A Toll Bar on a bye road leading through the estate of Dalhousie there is a small dwelling house in good repair. erected at, It, It is the property of the Trustees of the County.
OS1/11/35/70 DALHOUSIE STATION Dalhousie Railway Station William Renwick Cockpen W. Paxton Dalhousie [] 013 A small neat Stone building in good repair, erected as a Station house on the Edinburgh and Hawick Line of Railway. It is the property of the Company
OS1/11/35/70 DEAFLAWHILL Deaflawhill William Renwick Cockpen W. Paxton Dalhousie [] 013 A row of four small dwelling houses in good repair the property of the Earl of Dalhousie.
OS1/11/35/70 [Page] 70 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Plan 13A Trace 4 [Dalhousie Mains] [Object Dalhousie Mains] House & Offices Plan 13A Trace 4 [Dalhousie Toll Bar] [Object Dalhousie Toll Bar] A Toll Bar Plan 13A Trace 4 [Dalhousie Railway Station] [Object Dalhousie Railway Station] A House [Object Desflawhill] A Row of Ho [Houses] [signed] Thomas [Smith] 1 Jul [1852]
OS1/11/35/71 NEWTON GRANGE Newtongrange James Russel Newtongrange William Noble Newtongrange 013 A village situated at the West side of the parish of Newbattle and about half a mile south from the village of Newbattle. It consists of tile roofed houses one story in height and in good repair. It contains a grocers shop and a post office. It is occupied by colliers & is the property of the marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/71 BLACKCOT Blackcot James Russel Newtongrange William Noble Newtongrange 013 A neat built house one story in height and in good repair, with offices and garden attached, occupied by William Rutherford the property of the marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/72 NEWTON GRANGE SCHOOL Newtongrange School James Russel Newtongrange Mr Noble Newtongrange 013 A school at the village Newbattle of Newtongrange. It was built by the proprietor for the accomodation of his tenants in the village and neighbourhood. It is in good repair, and has a male teacher & two female teachers appointed to it. The marquis of Lothian the proprietor pays the female teachers £12 each per ann. [annum] & the male teacher £15 per ann. [annum] which is their salaries exclusive of dwelling houses garden & school fees
OS1/11/35/72 [Page] 72 List of Names collected by c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller Plan 13A and Trace No 5 [Object] A school Newbattle Parish [signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/73 MASTERTON Masterton William Rutherford Blackcot Newbattle George Murray Blinkbonny Borthwick 013 A small old mansion house in a very delapidated state - It has been long used as a farm house & of later date it has occupied by cotters, it is now unoccupied and almost a ruin. The lands which belonged to it are now joined to the estate of Newbattle the property of the Marquis of Lothian -
OS1/11/35/73 MASTERTON QUARRY (Sandstone) Masterton Quarry William Rutherford Blackcot Newbattle George Murray Blinkbonny Borthwick 013 A freestone quarry at Masterton, on the Newbattle estate, wrought by John Laurie, the property of the marquis of Lothian The stone is of a good quality and is used for building
OS1/11/35/73 [Page 73] Parish of Newbattle Plan 13 A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A house -- A quarry [collected by] -- c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [Signed] -- Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/74 GOWKSHILL Gowkshill William Rutherford Blackcot [Newbattle] James Davidson Masterton 013 A middling sized farm house one story in height and in good repair, with convenient offices, and an arable farm attached, occupied by John Rob, the property of the marquis of Lothian
OS1/11/35/74 RED ROW Red Row William Rutherford Blackcot [Newbattle] James Davidson Masterton 013 A row of tileroofed house one story high and in good repair with small gardens attached They are on the estate of Newbattle, the property of the Marquis of Lothian & occupied by colliers.
OS1/11/35/74 [Page] 74 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A house -- Houses c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [Signed] -- Robert Miller C/[a] [Civilian Assistant
OS1/11/35/75 SAUGHS Saughs James Russel Newtongrange William Rutherford Blackcot 013 A small house one story in height and in middling repair, on the farm of Longerwood. It is occupied by Colliers, the property of the marqius of Lothian
OS1/11/35/75 LONGERWOOD COAL PIT Longerwood Coal Pit James Russel Newtongrange William Rutherford Blackcot 013 A coal pit on the farm of Longerwood, which is very extensively wrought by the marquis of Lothian the proprietor. There is also Limestone wrought in the same pit. It has a large steam engine belonging to it - & there is a number of colliers houses short distance from it.
OS1/11/35/75 [Page] 75 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A house -- A coal pit c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [signed] -- Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/76 BRYANS Bryans James Russel Newtongrang[e] William Rutherford Blackcot Newbattle 013 A middling sized farm house two stories in height and in good repair, attached are suitable offices and an arable farm, occupied by William Cowan the property of the Marquis of Lothian. A short distance from this house is a coal pit and a beam engine.
OS1/11/35/76 LONGERWOOD Longerwood James Russel Newtongrang[e] William Rutherford Blackcot Newbattle 013 A large farm house two stories high and in good repair, with convenient offices and a large farm attached, occupied by Henry Watson, the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/76 [Page] 76 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A house -- A house c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/77 DYKENEUK Dykenook James Russel Newtongrange William Noble Newtongrange 013 A small house one story in height and in good repair, on the farm of Longerwood occupied by colliers the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/77 NEWTONLOAN Newtonloan James Russel Newtongrange William Noble Newtongrange 013 A hamlet on the road from Dalkeith to Stow consisting of two public houses & some cot houses, all of which are in good repair and have small gardens attached. It is the property of the Marquis of Lothian.
OS1/11/35/77 [Page] 77 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A house -- A hamlet c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/78 SCHOOL (Parochial) School (Parochial) James Russel Newton gran[ge] William Noble Newtongran[ge] A parish school built by the heritors of the parish. It is a neat plain stone building in good repair, with a dwelling house for school-master attached, there is an appointed teacher to it at a salary of £34 with a dwelling and garden besides school fees. The branches taught are English, Arithmetic, Latin, French, etc.
OS1/11/35/78 [Page] 78 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13 Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A School C/a [Civilian assistant] Robert Miller
OS1/11/35/79 COMMON QUARRY (Sandstone) Common Quarry (Sandstone) James Davidson Masterton Mains George Murry Blinkbonny 013 An old sandstone quarry on the estate of Arniston It was wrought for stone for building but is not now wrought. It is on the ground which is said to have been a common lying between the estates of Arniston & Newbattle
OS1/11/35/79 [Page] 79 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13A Trace No. 5 [Objects] -- A quarry [Signed] -- Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/80 NEWTONLOAN T.P. Newtonloan Toll-Bar James Donaldson Masterton Mains Newbattle George Murray Blinkbonny Newbattle 013 A small toll-house in good repair with a small garden attached situated on the road from Dalkeith to Stow & at the Hamlet of Newtonloan
OS1/11/35/80 PADDIEHALL Paddiehall James Donaldson Masterton Mains Newbattle George Murray Blinkbonny Newbattle 013 A small thatchroofed house in middling repair, on the farm of Gowkshill - occupied by labourers
OS1/11/35/80 COMMON Common James Donaldson Masterton Mai[ns] Newbattle George Murray Blnkbonny Newbattle 013 A number of small houses one story high and in good repair, occupied by colliers & work people They belong to the estate of Arniston. The ground on which they stand is said to have been at on time a common bettween the estates of Arniston & Newbattle -
OS1/11/35/80 [Page] 80 Parish of Newbattle Plan 13 A Trace No.5 [Objects] -- A toll-house -- A house -- Houses [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/11/35/81 CHURCH (Ruins of) [Newton Grange] Church (in Ruins) John Barclay, Forester Millholm John Haig, Publican Brewers Bush 013 This was formerly the Parish Church of Cockpen but has been disused as such since about the year 1826 it is now Completely in ruins. The Vault or burying place of the Dalhousie Family is attached to its North side
OS1/11/35/81 BUTLERFIELD Butlerfield John Barclay, Forester Millholm John Haig, Publican Brewers Bush 013 A row of Houses N [North] East of Cockpen old church occupied by Labourers and property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/81 BREWERS BUSH Brewer's Bush John Barclay, Forester Millholm John Haig, Publican Brewers Bush 013 A few houses a short distance East of Butlerfield occupied by labourers and property of the Earl of Dalhousie It is said that it was a Brewery at one time from which it has derived its name
OS1/11/35/81 [Page] 81 [Object for Church] Ruin [Object for Butlerfield] Houses [Parish] Cockpen Ph [Parish] [Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early C.a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/11/35/83 DALHOUSIE CASTLE Dalhousie Castle Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome 013 An Ancient Baronial residence Situated on the West side of the South Esk about 2 3/4 miles South of Dalkeith. The building is of a rectangular form and of superior Construction the outside wall of which is about 6 feet in thickness, at the N [North] West corner of the building Stands the Old Tower or Keep which is Still Kept in proper repair, the Castle is surrounded by a neat and well wooded demesne and is the property and occasional residence of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/83 CASTLE DEAN WOOD Castle Dean Wood Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome 013 A plantation of Fir and Forest trees S.W [South West] of Dalhousie Castle through which a small stream runs which is called Castle Dean Burn, from where it enters the wood till it joins the South Esk South of the Castle
OS1/11/35/83 CASTLE DEAN BURN Castle Dean Burn Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome 013 A plantation of Fir and Forest trees S.W [South West] of Dalhousie Castle through which a small stream runs which is called Castle Dean Burn, from where it enters the wood till it joins the South Esk South of the Castle
OS1/11/35/83 CASTLE QUARRY (Sandstone) Castle Quarry Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome 013 An old Sandstone Quarry a short distance South of Dalhousie Castle and on the East side of the South Esk from which stones are taken for any buildings that may be erected about the Castle
OS1/11/35/83 [Page] 83 List of Names collected by John Early C asst [Civilian Assistant] [Object for Dalhousie Castle] House [Object for Castle Dean Wood] Wood [Object for Castle Quarry] Quarry [Parish] Cockpen Ph. [Parish] [Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early c.a. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/11/35/83 Description for "Castle Dean Wood" runs on into that for "Castle Dean Burn". Transcribed separately for clarity.
OS1/11/35/84 PRESTONHOLM Prestonholm Mr John Craig, Prestonholm Co. [County] Map John Barclay, Forester Millholm 013 A small Village situated about 1/2 mile South of Dalhousie Castle the houses of which are irregularly formed and built. There is a large Mill used for the purpose of Spinning Hemp and Flax at the North end of the Village, in which the Chief part of the inhabitants find employment. Its machinery is turned by both water and steam power and worked by Mr John Craig
OS1/11/35/84 OLD MANSE Old Manse Alexander Main Esq, Old Manse John Barclay, Forester Millhome 013 A house of good construction having suitable offices and garden attached occupied by Alexander Main Esq and property of the Earl of Dalhousie. It was formerly used as a residence by the officiating Clergyman of Cockpen Ph. [Parish]
OS1/11/35/84 MILLHOLM Millholm Alexander Main Esq, Old Manse John Barclay, Forester Millhome 013 A small house a short distance South of where the Castle Dean Burn joins the South Esk occupied by John Barclay Forester and property of the Earl of Dalhousie
OS1/11/35/84 [Page] 84 List of Names collected by John Early C asst [Civilian Assistant] [Object for Prestonholm] Village [Object for Old Manse] House [Object for Millholm] House Parish] Cockpen Ph. [Parish] [Signed] James Carpenter C Asst [Civilian Assistant] 17th Feb [February] 1853 [Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early c.a [Civilian Assistant] [Signed] H James Cap RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 8 March 1853
OS1/11/35/85 OS1/11/35 [Page] 85 [volume] 35 x3 [stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S.STORE SOUTHAMPTON [dated] 26 Jun.91 [1891] Edinburgh Edinburgh. 13 a 13 A. Cockpen -- Page1 Newbattle -- 32 Lasswade -- 29 [stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S.STORE SOUTHAMPTON [dated] 26 JAN.92 [1892]
OS1/11/35/85 The title page is written in a mixture of pencil, ink and crayon.