OS1/24/3/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CARDON | Site of Cardon | Alexander Tod Cardon John Lithgow Glenholm school |
015 | [Situation] About 5 Chains S.W. [South West] of Cardon This is the site of the old house of Cardon, and is believed to have been a mansion of Some Importance, and was Constructed, no doubt, in a substantial manner for defence as was usual in old times in this neighbourhood. There is nothing Known at present respecting it; its site was pointed out by the Farmer of Cardon |
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[page] 18Parish of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No. 12 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- "There are in the parish remains or vestiges of 6 old castles or towers which were inhabitted by the ancient proprietors of the grounds and seem to have been built in a strong manner for defence against the borderers who made frequent incursions in those days." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Glenholm
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