Peeblesshire volume 02

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/24/2/1 [page] 1 INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages United Parish of Broughton, Glenholm and Kilbucho -- 3 Back Burn -- 9 Broughton Burn -- 24 Broughton Knowe -- 11 Broughton Shields -- 11 Broughton Knowe -- 13 Biggar Water -- 12 Burnetland Hill -- 15 Broughton -- 20 Broughton Place -- 23 Broughton Church (Remains of) -- 24 Cross-Stone Hill -- 19 Broughton Heights -- 27 Black Grain -- 30 Broomyside -- 34 Broughton Hope -- 35 Clashy Ford -- 10 Cleugh Burn -- 14 Cloverhill -- 16 Cowiemuir Hass -- 34 Clover Law -- 35 Cat Cleugh -- 42 Cat Cleugh Head -- 43 Drove Road -- 19 Earn Cleugh -- 40 Fort (Remains of) -- 7 Fort (Remains of) -- 15 Fort (Remains of) -- 16 Green Law -- 29 Green Grain -- 31 Grey Yade -- 37 Hammer Head -- 37 Hollows Burn -- 26 Kirklanehill Burn -- 10 Kirkbank -- 19 Langlawhill -- 11 Linn Burn -- 12 Langlaw Hill -- 13 Mid Cleugh -- 40 Mere Cleugh -- 43 Muir Burn -- 44 North Grain Cleugh -- 36 Old Manse -- 25 Pyked Stane -- 28 Pyked Stane Hill -- 28 Ratshill Burn -- 42 Ratshill Hill -- 42 Stirkfield -- 7 Stirkfield Rig -- 9 Stirkfield Hope Burn -- 30 Site of Langlawhill -- 13 Site of Fort -- 21 Site of Broughton House -- 23 School -- 25 Stirkfield Hope -- 29 South Grain Cleugh -- 36 Trahenna Hill -- 41
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OS1/24/2/3 BROUGHTON-GLENHOLM AND KILBUCHO Broughton Broughton Broughton Broughton Broughton Glenholm Kilbucho Broughton Glenholm Kilbucho Broughton etc Sheriff's list of Parishes Johnston's Map of Peebles Chalmer's Caledonia Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] V [Volume] 7 Page 156 New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullerton's Gazetteer Oliver and Boyd's [Almanack] 011 ; 012 ; 015 ; 016 ; 019 ; 020 [Situation] In the Western portion of the County of Peebles A Parish in the County of Peebles which Comprehends the Old Parishes of Broughton, Glenholm and the Southern or larger division of Kilbucho, but strictly identified on their ecclesiastical Connection and Statistics. This United Parish is bounded on the West and North West by Cutler [Culter] and Skirling, on the North by Kirkurd, on the East and North East by Stobo, and on the South and South East by Drummelzier. It is 9½ Miles long and about 3½ Miles broad. The superficial Area is about 20,390 acres of which upwards of ¼ is under Cultivation, the Remainder is principally under pasture for sheep and black Cattle. The surface of the ground is beautifully irregular and well watered
OS1/24/2/3 GLENHOLM Glenholm Glenholm Glenholm Glenholm Broughton, Glenhom & Kilbucho Broughton, Glenholm & Kilbucho Broughton etc Sheriffs list of Parishes Chalmer's Gazetteer Johnston's County Map Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Volume 4 page New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver & Boyd's almanack 011; 012; 015; 016; 019; 020 [Situation] in the Western portion of the County of Peebles A Parish in the County of Peebles which Comprehends the Old Parishes of Broughton, Glenholm and the Southern or larger division of Kilbucho, but strictly identified on their ecclesiastical Connection and Statistics. This United Parish is bounded on the West and North West by Cutler [Culter] and Skirling, on the North by Kirkurd, on the East and North East by Stobo, and on the South and South East by Drummelzier. It is 9½ Miles long and about 3½ Miles broad. The superficial Area is about 20,390 acres of which upwards of ¼ is under Cultivation, the Remainder is principally under pasture for sheep and black Cattle. The surface of the ground is beautifully irregular and well watered
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OS1/24/2/4 KILBUCHO Kilbucho Kilbucho Kilbucho Kilbucho Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho Broughton etc Sheriffs list of Parishes Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's County Map Chalmers Caledonia New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver & Boyds Almanack 011; 012; 015; 016; 019; 020 [Continued] by the Many tributary streams which flow through this Parish on there way to the Tweed. There are at least the remains of 9 Forts in the United Parish the most remarkable is Macbeth's Castle The Church is Situated in Kilbucko and in rather a Central Position; the living is in the gift of William Renny Esqr. of Danevale
OS1/24/2/4 [page] 4 Parish of Kilbucho
OS1/24/2/4 Description continuation of that of United Parishes of Broughton, Glenholm and Kilbucho.
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OS1/24/2/7 STIRKFIELD Stirkfield Stirkfield Stirkfield Stirkfield John Watson Muirburn Mr Ritchie Cloverhill Johnston's Co [County] Map County Map 1775 011 [Situation] N.W. [North West] side of Stirkfield Rig A farm house with offices and farm attached Occupied by Mr Ritchie And property of [John] McQueen, Esqre.
OS1/24/2/7 FORT (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Robert Ritchie Cloverhill John Watson John Graham 011 [Situation] About 15 Chains S.W. [South West] from Stirkhill This is the Remains of what appears to have been a Very large Fort or Camp. It has been nearly all destroyed, chiefly by the Turnpike Road passing through it. There were several Covered drains removed from the excavations and also a Primitive Mill or Quorn This Fort is in a plain in view of several Camps or Forts on the Surrounding Hills.
OS1/24/2/7 [page] 7 United Ph. [Parish] & Parish of Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho Sheet 11 No 8 -- Trace 1
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OS1/24/2/9 STIRKFIELD RIG Stirkfield Rig Stirkfield Rig James Robb Farmer George Sandilands Stobohope Head Robert Ritchie Clover Hill 011 [Situation] East Side of Stirkfield A ridge of land running in a westerly direction from the Cottages called Cairn Rig End. on the Farm of Clover Hill. The property of John MacQueen Esq of Braxfield
OS1/24/2/9 BACK BURN Back Burn Back Burn John Graham Shepherd Robert Ritchie Cloverhill 011 [Situation] Passes 33 chains East of Stirkfield A Small stream which rises in the Farm of Lochurd and flows in a south direction into the Farm of Stirkfield where uniting with Stirkfield Hope Burn, the Name becomes Broughton Burn.
OS1/24/2/9 [page] 9 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No.8 -- Trace 3
OS1/24/2/10 CLASHY FORD Clashy Ford Robert Ritchie Cloverhill John Graham Shepherd 011 [Situation] About ½ Mile S.E. [South East] from Stirkfield A Ford across the Broughton Burn on the Farm of Stirkfield on an Old Road which was formerly the County Road.
OS1/24/2/10 [page] 10 Broughton Parish Sheet 11 No 8 -- Trace 3 Broughton Burn -- [Note] -- in page 24 Kirklawhill Burn -- [Note] -- Sheet 11 No. 11, See Common Plan Name Sheet Ph. [Parish] Skirling Stirkfield Hope Burn -- [Note] -- in page 30 -- Described in Sheet 12 No [--]
OS1/24/2/11 BROUGHTONKNOWE Broughtonknowe Broughtonknowe Broughtonknowe James Robb Robert Ritchie Rent-receipt 011 [Situation] About ½ of a Mile NW. [North West] of Broughton Knowe This farm Contains a Small Dwelling House, with Suitable Office-Houses. The present Tennant is James Robb -- And the proprietor Robert MacQueen Esqr. of Baxfield
OS1/24/2/11 LANGLAWHILL Langlaw hill Langlawhill Langlawhill Longlawhill Longlawhill Langlaw hill William Newbigging Robert Ritchie Rent Rects [Receipts] Lease etc Johnston's Co. [County] Map Armstrong's Co. [County] Map Origines Parochiales 011 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E. [South East] from Broughton Knowe This farm Contains a Small Dwelling House. with Office-houses. It joins Skirling Parish. The present Tennant is William Newbigging. And the proprietor Robert MacQueen Esqr Braxfield.
OS1/24/2/11 BROUGHTON SHIELDS Broughton Sheilds Broughton Sheilds Broughton Sheilds Broughton Shields Broughton Shields Broughton Shields Broughton Shiells Broughton-shield Broughtoun Shields Robert Ritchie John Smith Rent-Receipts Plan of the Farm Johnston's Co. [County] Map Armstrong's Co. [County] Map Valuation Roll of Co. [County] Origines Porochiales page 202 Dr. [Doctor] Pennicuik's Tweeddale 011 [Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile E [East] by S. [South] from Broughton Knowe Broughton Shields is a small house mostly in a State of Ruin, the Remains of the former farm-house, and inhabited by a Labourer. Robert Ritchie of Clover Hill is Tennant. And the proprietor. Robert MacQueen Esqr. Braxfield
OS1/24/2/11 [page] 11 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No 12 -- Traces 1. 4. & 5.
OS1/24/2/12 LINN BURN Linn Burn Linn Burn Robert Ritchie John Smith 011 [Situation] Joins Broughton Burn about ½ mile East from Langlaw Hill An insignificant streamlet formed by drains, And after a short Course discharges itself into Broughton Burn, in the farm of Clover Hill.
OS1/24/2/12 [page] 12 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No 12 -- Trace 2. 5. & 6 Broughton Burn -- [Note] -- in page 24 Biggar Water -- [Note] -- See Name Sheets for Sheet 11 No. 15 Parish of Skirling.
OS1/24/2/13 LANGLAW HILL Langlaw Hill Langlaw Hill Langlaw Hill William Newbigging Langlawhill James Robb Broughtonknowe Alexander Noble Skirling Craigs 011 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E. [South East] from Broughton-knowe A Hill of a Ridge-like shape at the Junction of the Farms of Langlawhill and Cloverhill, on the western end of which is an old Camp
OS1/24/2/13 Site of LANGLAWHILL Site of Langlawhill Site of Langlawhill Site of Langlawhill William Newbigging James Robb Alexander Noble 011 [Situation] About 5 Chains South from Broughton Knowe This is the site of the old house of Langlawhill. It stood near the present Farmhouse of Broughton Knowe, in a Very commanding situation.
OS1/24/2/13 BROUGHTON KNOWE Broughton Knowe Broughton Knowe Broughton Knowe William Newbigging James Robb Alexander Noble 011 [Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] from Langlaw Hill A Small circular Hill on the Farm of Broughtonknowe a short distance South from the Farmhouse, and on which is a Trig. [Triangulation] Station.
OS1/24/2/13 [page] 13 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 12 Site of Langlawhill -- [Note] -- The South wing of this ancient building was last inhabited about the year 1780, but this portion was entirely removed about the year 1810. Pennicuick in his history of Peebles makes mention of this place.
OS1/24/2/14 [page] 14 United Parish of broughton Gelnholm & Kilbucho Sheet 11 No. 15 Cleugh Burn -- [Note] -- See Name Sheets for Sheet 15 No 3
OS1/24/2/15 BURNETLAND HILL Burnetland Hill Burnetland Hill Burnetland Hill William Newbigging Langlawhill Mr. R. Ritchie Cloverhill Mr. John Smith Par. [Parish] School Broughton 011 [Situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] from Broughton A Small Conical Hill, Cultivated to the top, on the Farm of Burnetland; and at the South End of Langlaw Hill
OS1/24/2/15 LANGLAW HILL Langlaw Hill Langlaw Hill Mr. Newbigging Mr. Ritchie 011 described in the sheets of Sheet 11 No. 12
OS1/24/2/15 FORT (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) Castle Mr. Newbigging Mr. K Ritchie Mr. John Smith Broughton Armstrong's Co. [County Map 011 [Situation] About 1¼ Miles N.W. [North West] from Broughton This is the Remains of what appears to have been a Very strong place of defence. It was surrounded by three Concentric Circles and an outer line of Circumvallation: the remains are in a very good state of preservation. It occupies a Commanding position on the south End of Langlaw Hill, in View of Several of the surrounding old Forts etc. with which this Fort appears to have been Connected. There is a small Camp - one circle - on the Farm of Kirkbank which is supposed to have been an Outpost or lookout Station in Connection with this Fort. Mr. Ritchie thinks this the Macbeth's Castle Mentioned in stat acct [Statistical Account] but it is not Known by any name
OS1/24/2/15 [page] 15 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 1 Langlaw Hill - [Note] -- in page 13
OS1/24/2/16 CLOVERHILL Cloverhill Cloverhill Cloverhill Cloverhill Cloverhill Cloverhill Cloverhill Robert Ritchie Lease, R. [Rent] Receipts etc John Smith Broughton Adam Sibbald Broughton Valuation Roll 1818 Armstrong's Co. [County] Map Johnston's Co. [County] Map 011 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N. [North] of Broughton A good Farmhouse with Suitable offices attached all [in] excellent Condition, also a la [large] Farm of Arable land; Occupied by Robert Ritchie; and the Property of Robert Macqueen of Braxfield. There is not a Hill called Clover [Hill] in the locality: but there is a Clove [Clover Law]
OS1/24/2/16 FORT (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) Robert Ritchie Cloverhill John Corson Kirkbank Adam Sibbald Broughton 011 [Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] from Broughton This is the remains of a small Circular Camp Consisting of only One Ring, which is nearly destroyed by having been ploughed over Several times. It is on the Farm of Kirkbank; and is supposed to have been an outpost in Connection with the large Hill Fort on Langlaw Hill.
OS1/24/2/16 [page] 16 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 3 & 5 Broughton Heights [scored out] -- [Note] in page 27
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OS1/24/2/19 DROVE ROAD [Burnetland Hill] Drove Road Drove Road Drove Road Mr Newbigging Langlawhill Mr R Ritchie Cloverhill John Smith Broughton 011 [Situation] Passes South of Burnetland Hill This is the Continuation Eastwards of the Drove Road described as passing from Skirling to Broughton (in sheet 11 no 11) It is an Old Road frequently used by drovers and others for bringing their Cattle, sheep etc. to and from the Fairs
OS1/24/2/19 KIRKBANK Kirkbank Kirkbank Kirkbank Kirkbank Rent Rects. [Receipts], Lease etc. John Corson Occupier John Smith Par. [Parish] school Adam Sibbald Broughton 011 [Situation] About 25 Chains N.W. [North West] from Broughton A Small Farmhouse with offices attached in middling repair and also a Farm of land; Occupied by John Corson; and the Property of Robert Macqueen Esq of Braxfield.
OS1/24/2/19 CROSS-STONE HILL Crossstone Hill Crossstone hill J. Smith J. Newbigging Langlaw Hill 011 [Situation] About ½ Mile West. from Broughton described in the Sheets of Sheet 15 No. 4
OS1/24/2/19 [page] 19 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 5
OS1/24/2/20 BROUGHTON [village] Broughton Broughton Broughton Broughton Revd. [Reverend] A. T. Cozens Mr John Smith Par [Parish] School Mr Adam Sibbald Mr John Masterton 011 ; 015 [Situation] In the Southern portion of the parish A small Village on the Edinburgh & Dumfries Turnpike Road Consisting of two parrallel rows of Cot [Cottages] one storey high and in tolerable rep [repair] An Inn, called Broughton Green; the Parish school; a smithy & wrights and a Corn Mill. It is the proper [property] of Robert Macqueen Esq. of Braxfie [Braxfield] There is an Annual fair here in the Street of the Village - there being no Fair Green.
OS1/24/2/20 BROUGHTON MILL (Corn) Broughton Mill (Corn) Mr John Smith Mr Adam Sibbald Mr John Corson 011 [Situation] About 10 Chains North from Broughton A good Corn Mill with Kiln and the usual Outhouses attached Situated at the North End of the Village of Broughton, Occupied by James Small who is Sub. tenant and John Corson, Kirkbank; the property of Robert Macqueen Esq of Braxfield
OS1/24/2/20 [page] 20 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 6
OS1/24/2/21 SITE OF FORT Site of Fort John Smith Par [Parish School] Adam Sibbald Broughton John Masterton Broughton Green 011 [Situation] About 18 chains N. By W. [North by West] from Broughton This is pointed out as the site of an ancient Fort or Camp, which is said to have been of great strength, and defended by two or three Ramparts & Compound of Earth & loose stones. It is altogether destroyed: the only Indications now remaining are Some Confused heaps of earth which are overgrown with grass. The County Road passed over it which was the chief cause of its destruction.
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OS1/24/2/23 BROUGHTON PLACE Broughton Place Broughton Place Broughton Place John Fowler Tenant John Smith Robert Ritchie 011 [Situation] About ¼ of a mile N. by E [North by East] from Broughton A neat Farmhouse with Commodious offices and a Farm of land attached, all in good Condition; Occupied by John Fowler, and the property of Robert Macqueen Esq of Braxfield.
OS1/24/2/23 Site of BROUGHTON HOUSE Broughton House Broughton House Broughton House John Fowler John Smith Robert Ritchie 011 [Situation] About ½ Mile N.E. [North East] from Broughton This is the site of the old Mansion of Broughton House There is none of the house now remaining, some of the outhouses are said to exist and those small Cottages adjoining are pointed out. The Avenue which led to the Mansion still exists, - in the Centre of which, about Midway - is built the Present Farmhouse.
OS1/24/2/23 [page] 23 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 6 [Note] -- Broughton House formerly Called Little Hope the seat of the notorious Secretary Murray was burned down in the year 1773. -- Origines Parochiales Scotiae. [Note] -- "Broughton House formerly called Little Hope and then the seat of that noted apostate Secretary Murray is now ruinous having been burnt down in 1773 through the negligence of a servant soon after it had bee repaired by Mr Dickson." -- Armstrong's Companion to his map
OS1/24/2/24 BROUGHTON BURN Broughton Burn Broughton Burn Broughton Burn Broughton Burn Robert Ritchie Cloverhill John Smith Par [Parish] school John Graham Adam Sibbald 011 ; 015 [Situation] Runs E [East] side of Broughton Village A Considerable stream which is formed by the Junc [Junction] of Back Burn with Stirkfie [Stirkfield] Hope Burn, on the Farm of Stirkfield, and flows in a S.W. [South West] direction to the Turnpike R [Road] thence southward through the [Village] of Broughton to where it falls into Biggar Wa [Water]
OS1/24/2/24 BROUGHTON CHURCH (Remains of) Broughton Church John Smith, Revd. [Reverend] A.J. Cosens Robert Ritchie 011 [Situation] About 10 Chains N.W. [North West] from Broughton This is the Remains of the Old Church of the Pari [Parish] of Broughton. All the rem [remains] of it is the East Wall and [part] of the side Walls - together wi [with] a small aisle. It is surroun [surrounded] by a Graveyard which is still used as such. There is no [not] any account as to whether it [was] dedicated to a Saint or not. It [was] allowed to go to Ruins when the present Church was built at Calzeat for the United Parishes.
OS1/24/2/24 [page] 24 Parish of Broughton Sheet 11 No. 16 -- Trace 6
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OS1/24/2/25 OLD MANSE [Kirkbank] Old Manse Old Manse Old Manse Robert Ritchie John Smith Adam Sibbald 011 [Situation] About 12 Chains N.W. [North West] from Broughton Two Small Cottages on the Farm of Kirkbank - near the Old Church of Broughton. They are part of the houses which were attached to the Old Manse, the latter has been all removed. They are occupied by Farm Laborers
OS1/24/2/25 SCHOOL [Broughton] School School School John Smith Teacher Robert Ritchie Adam Sibbald 011 [Situation] In the Northern portion of Broughton Village This is the School for the Broughton Division of the United Parishes of Broughton, Glenholm and Kilbucho. It consists of a Schoolroom and dwelling house with gardens attached; it was erected in 1840. The average attendance is 22 boys & 18 Girls in all 40. The Teacher is Mr. John Smith whose salary is £32. with accommodation; the Fees amount annually to £15.
OS1/24/2/25 [page] 25 Parish of Broughton Sheet No 11 No 16 Trace 6
OS1/24/2/26 HOLLOWS BURN Hollows Burn Hollows Burn Hollows Burn Hollows Burn Robert Ritchie John Fowler John Smith New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 011 ; 012 [Situation] Passes 20 Chains North from Broughton Place A Stream which is formed by the waters Collecting in, and flowing through Broughton Hope; it flows in a Westerly direction through the Farms of Broughton Place and Cloverhill to the Turnpike Road where it falls into the Broughton Burn
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OS1/24/2/27 BROUGHTON HEIGHTS Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Broughton Heights Robert Ritchie George Sandilands John Graham John Smith John Watson Muirburn Johnston's Co. [County] Map Map of Tweeddale 1775 011 ; 012 [Situation] N.E. [North East] portion of Broughton Parish An Extensive Range of Hills Extending from near the Village of Broughton for about three Miles in a Northerly direction; it extends into the Parishes of Broughton, Kirkurd and Stobo, and teminates on the Farm of Lochurd near a steep Valley called Hell's Cleugh. It Comprises the following: Viz, Clover Law, Broomyside, Green Law, Pyked stane Hill, and Weather Law.
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OS1/24/2/28 PYKED STANE Pyked Stane Pyked Stane Pyked Stane Pyked Stane Pyked Stane Pykes Stone Pykes Stone Pykes Stone Robert Ritchie George Sandilands John Graham John Smith New Stat. acct [Statistical Account] Johnston's Co. [County] Map Map of Tweeddale 1775 Companion to Map of Tweeddale 1775 012 [Situation] North Extremity of Broughton Heights This name applies to a Cairn marking the point where the three Parishes of Broughton, Kirkurd and Stobo Joins. It is situated on the highest point of the Broughton Heights and nearly in the Centre of the Range
OS1/24/2/28 PYKED STANE HILL Pyked Stane Hill Pyked Stane Hill Pyked Stane Hill Pyked Stane Hill Robert Ritchie George Sandilands John Graham John Smith 012 [Situation] Northern Extremity of Broughton Heights A Considerable Eminence forming one of a Range of Hills called Broughton Heights, on the top of which is a Cairn Called the Pyked stane marking the Junction of three Parishes. It commands Very Extensive Views of the surrounding Country.
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OS1/24/2/29 GREEN LAW Green Law Green Law Green Law Green Law Green Law George Sandilands Stobohope Head John Graham shepherd Robert Ritchie Armstrong's Co. [County] Map Johnston's Co. [County] Map 012 [Situation] In Broughton Heights A Considerable Eminence at the south side of the Pyked Stane Hill, and one of the Hills Called the Broughton Heights. It is Covered with Rough Pasture, and the Boundary between the parishes of Broughton & Stobo passes over its summit.
OS1/24/2/29 STIRKFIELD HOPE Stirkfield Hope Stirkfield Hope Stirkfield Hope George Sandilands John Graham Robert Ritchie 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile S.W. [South West] from Green Law An Open Valley on the Farm of Stirkfield, thro' [through] which Several Small streams flow. It extends from the Cowiemuir Hass in a N.W. [North West] direction along the Western base of Broughton Heights for about a mile. Its surface is Covered with good Rough Pasture; and Could be Cultivated.
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OS1/24/2/30 STIRKFIELD HOPE BURN Stirkfield Hope Burn Stirkfield Hope Burn Stirkfield Hope Burn George Sandilands shepherd John Graham shepherd Robert Ritchie Cloverhill 011 ; 012 [Situation] Runs through Stirkfield Hope A Stream which is formed by Springs & surface drains at the southern end of a Valley, after which it is Named, and thro' [through] which it flows in a N.W. [North West] direction; and after receiving the waters of Several small streams, it unites with the Back Burn, where their Confluence takes the name of Broughton Burn
OS1/24/2/30 BLACK GRAIN Black Grain Black Grain Black Grain George Sandilands John Graham Robert Ritchie 012 [Situation] Immediately North of Stirkfield Hope A Small Stream which is formed by Surface drains at the Western base of the Green Law and flows westwards into stirkfield Hope Burn. This is sometimes Called Bluestanes Burn, but Mr Ritchie Says that Black Grain is its proper name
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OS1/24/2/31 GREEN GRAIN Green Grain Green Grain Robert Ritchie John Graham 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile West from Green Law A Small stream which is formed by Springs and S,urface drains in the Broughton Heights at the Western base of the Pyked stane Hill, and flows in a Westerly direction until it falls into Stirkfield Hope Burn.
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OS1/24/2/33 STIRKFIELD HOPE Stirkfield Hope Stirkfield Hope Stirkfield Hope George Sandilands shepherd John Graham shepherd cloverhill Robert Ritchie Cloverhill 012 An Open Valley in the Farm of Stirkfield, extending from the base of Clover Law in a N. [North] West direction along the W. [West] base of Broughton Heights for about a mile. Its surface is good Rough Pasture, which Could be Cultivated.
OS1/24/2/33 STIRKFIELD HOPE BURN Stirkfield Hope Burn Stirkfield Hope Burn Stirkfield Hope Burn George Sandilands John Graham Robert Ritchie 012 A Stream which is formed by springs & surface drains, at the southern End of Stirkfield Hope and flows in a N.W. [North West] direction through it to where it is Joined by Back Burn where it takes the name of Broughton Burn.
OS1/24/2/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No.9 Trace 1 Stirkfield Hope -- [Note] in page 29 Stirkfield Hope Burn -- [Note] -- in page 30
OS1/24/2/34 BROOMYSIDE Broomyside Broomyside Broomyside Robert Ritchie Cloverhill John Graham shepherd George Sandilands shepherd 012 [Situation] About ½ mile N.W. [North West] from Hammer Head A Hill or rather the sloping side of a steep Ridge forming a part of the range of Hills Called Broughton Heights. It is Situated on the Farms of Stirkfield & Stobohope Head; The Waterline over it forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Stobo & Broughton
OS1/24/2/34 COWIEMUIR HASS Cowiemuir Hass Cowiemuir Hass Cowiemuir Hass Robert Ritchie John Graham George Sandilands 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] from Hammer Head This name applies to a "Hass" or neck of land Connecting Broomyside and Clover Law, and forming a Kind of Pass through the Range Called Broughton Heights where an old Bridle Road passes. It is named from a district which was called Cowiemuir but which has for many years formed a part of the Farm of Stirkfield.
OS1/24/2/34 [page] 34 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 9 -- Trace 1 [Note] -- "Hass", -- A defile, a narrow Passage. -- Jamieson's Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/24/2/35 CLOVER LAW Clover Law Clover Law Clover Law Robert Ritchie Cloverhill George Sandilands Stobohope Head John Graham shepherd 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile West from Hammer Head A Considerable Eminence at the East side of the Farm of Cloverhill, at the West side of Broughton Hope; its surface is Heathy Pasture. It is situated on the Farms of Broughton Place and Cloverhill and forms the S. [South] Western termination of Broughton Heights.
OS1/24/2/35 BROUGHTON HOPE Broughton Hope Broughton Hope Broughton Hope Broughton Hope Robert Ritchie John Fowler Broughton place George Sandilands John Graham 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile S.W. [South West] from Hammer Head An open Valley through which a stream flows - which is sometimes called Hope Burn - on the Farm of Broughton Place; it is Covered with Heathy Pasture, and extends southwards along the Eastern base of Clover Law to within a short distance of the Farmhouse of Broughton place. The stream after leaving this Hope is Called Hollows Burn.
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OS1/24/2/36 NORTH GRAIN CLEUGH North Grain Cleugh North Grain Cleugh North Grain Cleugh George Sandilands shepherd John Graham shepherd Robert Ritchie Farmer Cloverhill 012 [Situation] About 25 Chains South from Hammer Head A Small Valley thro [through] which a stream flows, situated at the East side of Broughton Hope on the Farm of Broughton place. It opens into another small Valley called South Grain Cleugh
OS1/24/2/36 SOUTH GRAIN CLEUGH South Grain Cleugh South Grain Cleugh South Grain Cleugh George Sandilands John Graham Robert Ritchie 012 [Situation] About 25 Chains South from Hammer Head A Small Valley which opens into the East side of Broughton Hope, and through which a stream flows. It is situated on the Farm of Broughton Place.
OS1/24/2/36 [page] 36 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 9 -- Trace 3
OS1/24/2/37 GREY YADE Grey Yade Grey Yade Grey Yade Grey Yade Grey Yade George Sandilands John Graham Robert Ritchie John Smith Johnston's Co [County] Map 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile S.E. [South East] from Hammer Head This name applies to a Hill on the south side of Hammer Head which forms one of a Range over which the Parish Boundary Passes. The surface is good Heathy pasture. The Origin of the name is not known.
OS1/24/2/37 HAMMER HEAD Hammer Head Hammer Head Hammer Head Hammer Head George Sandilands Stobohope Head John Graham Robert Ritchie John Little 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile East from Clover Law This name applies to the northern termination or Head, of a Range of Hills extending along the East side of Broughton Hope seperating the Parishes of Stobo and Broughton
OS1/24/2/37 [page] 37 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 9 -- Trace 3 [Note] -- Yade, Properly an old mare, A worn out horse A mare etc. -- Jamiesons Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/24/2/38 BROUGHTON HEIGHTS Broughton Heights Robert Ritchie George Sandilands John Graham 012 described in the sheets of 12 No. 5.
OS1/24/2/38 [page] 38 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 9 [Note] -- In page 27
OS1/24/2/39 BROUGHTON hEIGHTS Broughton Heights . 012 described in the Namesheets of sheet 12 No, Broughton Ph. [Parish]
OS1/24/2/39 HOLLOWS BURN Hollows Burn . 011 described in Namesheets of sheet 11 No. 16
OS1/24/2/39 BROUGHTON HOPE Broughton Hope . 012 described in Namesheets of sheet 12 No. 9
OS1/24/2/39 [page] 39 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 1 Broughton Heights -- [Note] in page 27 Hollows Burn -- [Note] in page 26 Broughton Hope -- [Note] in page 35
OS1/24/2/40 EARN CLEUGH Yearn Cleugh Yearn Cleugh Yearn Cleugh George Sandilands shepherd John Smith Thomas Sibbald 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile West from Trahanna Hill A Small Valley, on the Farm of Broughton Place, through which a stream flows; it opens into the East side of the Valley called Broughton Hope
OS1/24/2/40 MID CLEUGH Mid Cleugh Mid Cleugh Mid Cleugh George Sandilands John Smith Thomas Sibbald 012 [Situation] About ½ of a Mile N.W. [North West] from Trahanna Hill A Small Valley through which a Stream flows Situated on the Farm of Broughton Place. It opens into the East side of Boughton Hope.
OS1/24/2/40 [page] 40 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 1 [Note] -- " Earn" a Species of Eagle -- Jamieson's Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/24/2/41 GREY YADE Grey Yade . 012 described in Namesheets of sheet 12 No 9
OS1/24/2/41 TRAHENNA HILL . Trahenna Hill Trahenna Hill Trahenna Hill Trahannah Trahannah Sir G G Montgomery, Bart [Baronet] John Fowler Broughton Place William Noble Ratshill John Smith Broughton Armstrong's Co [County] Map Johnston's Co [County] Map 012 [Situation] About 30 Chains N.E. [North East] from Cat Cleugh Head A Considerable Eminence over which the Boundary passes which divides Broughton & Stobo Parishes It is formed of two or three Hills Joined by Elevated Ridges of land; it is situated partly in Stobo and partly in Broughton Parish and Commands Very extensive Views of the Valley of the Tweed etc etc It is generally spoken of as Trahanna alone: the term Hill not being added. It may be written either Hill or Hills whichever you may think the most appropriate. It cannot be decided on the ground
OS1/24/2/41 [page] 41 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 2 Grey Yade -- [Note] -- in page 37
OS1/24/2/42 CAT CLEUGH Cat Cleugh Cat Cleugh Cat Cleugh Cat Cleugh William Noble Ratshill William Kerr Thomas Sibbald John Smith 012 [Situation] About 20 Chains S.W. [South West] from Cat Cleugh Head A Small open Semicircular Valley on the Farm of Ratshill Immediately north from the Farmhouse, and at the West side of Ratshill Hill. There is a small stream flowing through it Called Ratshill Burn.
OS1/24/2/42 RATSHILL BURN Ratshill Burn Ratshill Burn Ratshill Burn William Noble William Kerr John smith 012 [Situation] West Side of Ratshill Hill described in Namesheets of Sheet 16 No. 1
OS1/24/2/42 RATSHILL HILL Ratshill Hill Ratshill Hill Ratshill Hill William Noble William Kerr John Smith 012 ; 015 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] from Trahenna Hill A Small Hill in the Farm of Ratshill, from which it is named, forming the Southern termination of a nameless Range of Hills. Extending northwards to Hammer Head along the Eastern side of Broughton Hope. The Range Comprises, the Hills called Cat Cleugh Head, Trahanna and the Grey Yade: Trahanna forms its Centre and most elevated point.
OS1/24/2/42 [page] 42 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 3 & 4
OS1/24/2/43 CAT CLEUGH HEAD Cat Cleugh Head Cat Cleugh Head Cat Cleugh Head William Noble William Kerr John Smith 012 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] from Trahenna Hill An Eminence on a Range of Hills passing along the East Side of Broughton Hope. It is Situated at the Head of the Valley called Cat Cleugh, and between Ratshill Hill & Trahanna
OS1/24/2/43 MERE CLEUGH Mere Cleugh Mere Cleugh Mere Cleugh Mere Cleugh William Noble John Fowler John Smith Sir G.G. Montgomery Bart [Baronet] 012 [Situation] About ½ Mile South from Trahenna Hill A Fine open Valley at the South side of Trahanna, through which a stream flows, Called Muir Burn, which forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Broughton and stobo. The Valley is on the Farms of Ratshill & Drevah and is Covered with Rough pasture
OS1/24/2/43 [page] 43 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 4
OS1/24/2/44 MUIR BURN Muir Burn Muir Burn Muir Burn Muir Burn William Noble Ratshill William Kerr John Baxter John Smith 012 [Situation] Runs through Mere Cleugh A Stream which is formed from springs, surface drains etc. at the south side of Trahanna and flows through the Valley Called Mere Cleugh, in a Southern direction forming the Parish Boundary between Stobo and Broughton; and falls into the Biggar Water
OS1/24/2/44 [page] 44 Parish of Broughton Sheet 12 No. 13 -- Trace 4 [signed] R.D. Kerr, Capt RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 17 Jany. 1857 -- [signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 17 Jany. 1857
OS1/24/2/45 [page] 45 OS1/24/2 NAME BOOK CO. [COUNTY] PEEBLES SHEET 11. No. 8, 11, 12, 15, & 16. SHEET 12. No. 5, 9, & 13. United Parish of BROUGHTON GLENHOLM &. KILBUCHO.