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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE BRAE | Castle Brae Castle Brae |
Mr Mansell Revd [Reverend] Mr Moncrieff |
018 | [Situation] About 2⅝ Miles N. W. [North West] by W. [West] from Mount Lothian The North Side of Outters hill is Called by this Name, from the ruins of the Castle. Standing uPon it. |
| OUTTERSHILL CASTLE | Outtershill Castle Outtershill Castle |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Moncrieff John Cowan Esqr. |
018 | [Situation] About 2½ Miles N. W. [North West] by W. [West] from Mount Lothian The ruins f an old Mansion house uPon the farm of Pomathorn. It is in the Style of architecture which Characterised the latter Part of the 17th Century, and taKes its Name from the hill upon which it Stands. |
| OUTTERS HILL | Outters Hill Outters Hill |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Moncrieff John Cowan Esq |
018 | [Situation] Nearly 2⅝ Miles N. W. [North West] by W. [West] from Mount Lothian A hill uPon the farm of Pomathorn Partly arable, The west Side which is Covered with wood, overhangs the ESK. The origin of the Name is doubtful. |
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Parish of Lasswade. [Page] 15[Note] Note Sir George ClerK the proprietor States that he does not Know exactly the date of this Castle, but, he is Sure that, it was built before 1688. It appears to have been a place of Strength as the walls are very thicK
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