OS1/11/47/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUTTERFORD BURN | Gutterford Burn Gutterford Burn Gutterford Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncreiff PenicuiK Robert Murray Farmer, Spittal David Alexander EsK Cottage |
017 | [Situation] Runng. [Running] into the N. E. [North East] Side of North EsK Reservoir A Stream Rising in the arm of Westside and flowing in a Southerly direction till it runs into the North EsK Reservoir It passes a cot house Called Gutterford from which it has derived its name |
| NORTH ESK RESERVOIR | North EsK Reservoir North EsK Reservoir |
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncreiff PenicuiK Robert Murray Farmer Spittal |
017 | [Situation] About 1⅝ Miles N. W. [North West] by W. [West] from Newhall House A reservoir formed upon the River North EsK near its Source And its Junction with Gutterford Burn, it was made at the instigation and expense of the paper Manufacturers whose Mills stand upon the river between PenicuiK and Musselburgh So that a Constant Supply of water may be had at all Seasons. Previous to the Construction of the reservoir, the worKs, had to cease during dry Seasons. At high water it is 52 feet deep, the water is let off by a Sluice which is enclosed in a Stone Tower 57 feet high. Surmounted by a Small wooden house & situated about 80 feet from land on the South Side of Reservoir. And attained by a wooden foot Bridge. It is called the Sluice Tower. As the EsK once run through its centre Consequently it is Situated in the two Counties of Edinburgh and Peebles. Four Small Islands stand in this Pond upon one of which Pluveometer is constantly Kept |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of PenicuiK [Page] 5Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Molly Miller
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
