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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHINNY KNOWE (Tumulus) | Whinny Knowe (Tumulus) Whinny Knowe (Tumulus) |
William Alexander Whiterig James Alexander William Paterson |
016 | [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N.E [North East] of Rachan House A Small Knowe which was formerly Covered with whins, at the E [East] side of the Biggar Water on the Farm of Whiterig. It is a Tumulus and some years ago sepulchral remains were found in Cutting the furze and ploughing around it. |
| FORT (Remains of) | Fort (Remains of) | James Tweedie Esq of Rachan William Alexander Whiterig John Hope Coomlees |
016 | [Situation] On Rachan Hill About 3/8 of a Mile South of Rachan House This is the Remains of what appears to have been a strong Fort. It was Composed of Ramparts of Earth & loose stones most of which are now removed. It is situated on the Top of Rachan Hill and in a bad state of preservation. |
| BROOMHILL FORD | Broomhill Ford | William Alexander Whiterig William Paterson Schoolmaster |
016 | [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E [South East] of Rachan House A Ford across the River Tweed about a mile South from the Village of Drummelzier on the Road leading to Rachan Mill. |
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