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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NEWHALL HOUSE on the Site of Convent Newhall House R. Brown Esq Newhall House
Mr Brown Monks Burn Cottage
017 A handsome mansion on the north margin of the Esk, east of Carlops Village, the property of the occupant R. Brown Esq. - it is a conglomeration of the modern style of architecture, and that of the 16th. century. old towers and abutments intermingling here and there, with the plain building reflect a shadow of semi- grandeur over the entire pile, and the small but handsome demesne greatly enhances the beauty of the place, and is stated to have been the ichnography of Ramsay's celebrated pastoral comedy the "Gentle Shepherd". Newhall House is said to be erected upon the site of an ancient monastery and to have belonged to the Crichton family early in the 16th century. - an obelisk was erected by the late proprietor in a field west of the house, to the memory of his Grandfather. - and south west from thence in the wood lie the remains of the late Mr. Brown and some other members of his family. a plain tomb stone marks the spot.

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2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSM [Royal Sappers & Miners]

[Monk's Burn] The proprietor wishes it to be spelled as stated. J.M

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