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UNITED PARISH OF BROUGHTON GLENHOLM & KILBUCHO
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
United Parish of Broughton Glenholm and Kilbucho -- 3
Black Hill -- 4
Blindewing Burn -- 11
Brown Hill -- 12
Byre Burn -- 19
Birnies Bowrock -- 36
Blackhope Hill -- 46
Crannie Burn -- 6
Cardon Hill -- 10
Common Law -- 14
Cardon -- 20
Chester Rig -- 31
Chapelgill Hill -- 34
Cardon Hill -- 35
Conglety Burn -- 29
Cardon Burn -- 34
Chester Rig Head -- 42
Coomlees -- 49
Dry Burn -- 46
Darnels Slack -- 49
Dooflats Pool -- 49
Earn Cleugh --9
Fort (Remains of) -- 16
Fort (Remains of) [The Rings] -- 27
Fort (Remains of) -- 27
Glenachan Burn -- 21
Glenholm School -- 21
Gimmer Cleugh -- 37
Glenhigton Burn -- 44
Glenhigton -- 38
Hope Burn -- 8
Hog Hole -- 12
Holms Water -- 14
Knowe Kniffling -- 16
Lodge -- 50
March Brae -- 5
March Burn -- 6
Manse Burn Head -- 7
Manse Rig -- 7
Manse Burn --8
Middle Rig -- 12
Machans Cleugh -- 28
Mossfennan Brae -- 42
Mossfennan Burn -- 51
Macfumart Rig -- 45
Macfumart Head -- 46
Mossfennan -- 51
Preston Hill -- 13
Preston Burn -- 28
Quarter Burn -- 19
Quarter House -- 20
Raw Rig -- 7
Rough Side -- 15
River Tweed -- 54
Scawdmans Hill -- 9
Stell Burn -- 11
Swines Hope -- 13
Site of Cardon -- 18
Smallhope Burn -- 19
School Burn -- 23
Site of Glenholm Church -- 22
Site of Ford -- 48
Stanhope Cauls -- 52
White Hill -- 5
Wrae Hill -- 23
Wrae -- 24
Wrae Castle (Remains of) -- 24
Wormels Burn -- 28
Whiteside Hill -- 40
Wormal Hill -- 45 |
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PARISH OF BROUGHTON GLNEHOLM and KILBUCHO |
United Parish of Broughton Glenholm and Kilbucho |
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See name Sheets 11 No. 8
Parish of Broughton Glenholm and Kilbucho |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a mile W by S. [West by South] of Manse Burn-Head
A Hill at the North side of Scawdmans Hill over which the County By. [Boundary] passes. Its surface is Covered with Heathy pasture |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 |
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WHITE HILL |
White Hill
White Hill
White Hill
White Hill |
James Watson Mitchelhill
Samuel Laidlaw Shepherd
Adam White
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Manse-Burn Head
described in the Namesheets of Sheet 15 No. 6 |
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MARCH BRAE |
March Brae
March Brae
March Brae |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[situation] About ¾ of a mile W by N. [West by North] of Manse Burn Head
This name applies to a Brae which Extends along the North base of Black Hill. It is Very steep and Covered with Heathy Pasture; and forms part of the Farm of Mitchelhill. The Co [County] Boundy. [Boundary] passes down it |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 1 & 2 |
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CRANNIE BURN |
Crannie Burn
Crannie Burn
Crannie Burn |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[Situation] Flows 15 Chains S.W. [South West] of Manse Burn Head
A Small stream which is formed by spring & surface Water, on the Farm of Mitchelhill, at the Western base of White Hill; and flows in a Western direction to where it is Joined by March Burn it thence flows northwards and falls into the Back ditch forming the County Boundary between Lanark & Peebles. |
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MARCH BURN |
March Burn
March Burn
March Burn |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[situation] Rises West Side of March Brae
A Small stream which rises on the Side of the March Brae on Black Hill and flows in a Northerly direction to where it falls into Crannie Burn. It forms in its Course the Boundary between the Counties of Lanark & Peebles. |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 1 |
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MANSE BURN HEAD |
Manse Burn Head
Manse Burn Head
Manse Burn Head |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[situation] About 25 Chains S. E [South East] of Manse Rig
This name applies to a Small Eminence on the Farms of Blendewing and Mitchelhill; on a Ridge extending from the base of Cardon Hill to Kilbucho Manse |
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MANSE RIG |
Manse Rig
Manse Rig
Manse Rig |
James Watson
Adam White
Samuel Laidlaw |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains N.W. [North West] of Manse Burn Head
A Rig of Heathy Pasture extending from Manse Burn Head northwards along the Manse Burn on the Farm of Blendewing. |
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RAW RIG |
Raw Rig
Raw Rig
Raw Rig |
James Watson
Adam White
Samuel Laidlaw |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile N.E [North East] of Manse Burn Head
A flat Rig of Heathy Pasture extending from Manse Burn Head in a N.E. [North East] direction between Manse Burn and Blendewing Burn. Situated on the Farm of Blendewing |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 3 |
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HOPE BURN |
Hope Burn
Hope Burn
Hope Burn |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Robert Harper |
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[Situation] Runs about ¼ of a Mile West of Manse Burn Head
A Considerable stream which rises at the North base of Cardon Hill, at the base of Scaredman's Hill - near the County Boundary; and flows in a N.E [North East] direction to the base of White Hill; thence Eastwards to Kilbucho Manse, where it is Joined by Manse Burn; their Confluence is called Mitchelhill Burn |
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MANSE BURN |
Manse Burn
Manse Burn
Manse Burn |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White |
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[Situation] Runs about 3/8 of a Mile N. [North] of Manse Burn Head
A small stream which is formed from springs & surface drains at the East Side of Manse Rig on the Blendewing Farm; and flows northwards to its Junction with Hope Burn near the Old Manse of Kilbucho |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 2 & 3 |
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EARN CLEUGH |
Yearn Cleugh
Yearn Cleugh |
James Watson Mitchelhill
Samuel Laidlaw shepherd |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile West of Manse Burn Head
A Small rugged Ravine through which a Stream flows separating March Brae from Scaredmans Hill: the stream flows into Hope Burn |
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SCAWDMANS HILL |
Scawdmans Hill
Scawdmans Hill
Scawdmans Hill
Scawdmans Hill
Scawdmans Law
Scawdmans Law |
James Watson
Samuel Laidlaw
Adam White Blendewing
William White shepherd
Map of Tweeddale 1775
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Manse Burn Head
A Considerable Eminence Over which the County Boundary passes, the portion in this County is on the Farm of Mitchelhill. It is Situated at the North west side of Cardon Hill and is Covered with Heathy Pasture. The Origin of the name is not Known |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 5
[Note] -- "Earn; A species of Eagle; Jamieson's Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary] |
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CARDON HILL |
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill |
James Watson Mitchelhill
Adam White Blendewing
Alexander Tod Cardon
Samuel Laidlaw shepherd
William White shepherd
William Lithgow shepherd
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile South of Manse Burn Head
A Considerable Eminence at the South east side of Scawdmans Hill, over which the Boundary between the Old Parishes of Glenholm & Kilbucho passes, to a point on the west side of this Hill where it Joins the County By. [Boundary] This Hill is of Considerable Elevation its top of a Conical shape, and Commands extensive & varied Views of the surrounding Country - Embracing that of the Tweed, Holms Water & the Clyde The scenery to the South is exceedingly wild, bleak, and Rugged. |
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BLINDEWING BURN |
Blindewing Burn
Blindewing Burn |
Adam White
George Dean |
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[situation] About ¼ of a Mile E [East] of Manse Burn Head
Described in the Namesheets of Sheet 15 No. 7. |
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Parish of Kilbucho
Sheet 15 No. 10 -- Trace 6
Blindewing Burn --[see description] In page 11 |
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RAW RIG |
Raw Rig |
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015 |
Described in Namesheets of Sheet 15 No. 10 |
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BLINDEWING BURN |
Blindewing Burn
Blindewing Burn
Blindewing Burn |
Adam White Blindewing
William White Shepherd
Alexander Tod Cardon |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a Mile E [East] of Manse Burn Head
A Stream which rises at the Southern base of Cardon Hill and flows in a Southern direction through the Farm of Blindewing to the north side of the Farmhouse where it falls into Kilbucho Burn |
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STELL BURN |
Stell Burn
Stell Burn
Stell Burn |
Adam White
William White
Samuel Laidlaw |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of Knowe-Kniffling
A Small stream which rises at the S.W. [South West] side of Common Law and flows southwards through the Small Valley which seperates Common Law from Middle Rig and falls into Blindewing Burn. It is so named from a small Circular Plantation which is used as a stell for the sheep etc in storms |
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Sheet 15 No. 11 -- Trace 1
Raw Rig -- [see description] in page 7 |
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MIDDLE RIG |
Middle Rig
Middle Rig |
Adam White Blendewing
William White Shepherd |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile West of Common Law
A long Heathy Rig of land on the Farm of Blendewing, Extending in a southern direction from the S. [South] Base of Cardon Hill, and situated between Blindewing Burn and Stell Burn. |
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BROWN HILL |
Brown Hill
Brown Hill |
Adam White
William White |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N.W. [North West] of Common Law
described in Namesheets of sheet 15 No. 7. |
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HOG HOLE |
Hog Hole
Hog Hole |
Adam White
William White |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Common Law
A small deep Valley on the Farm of Blindewing through which a stream flows into Stell Burn; it is situated at the North side of Knowe Kniffling. |
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Sheet 15 No. 11 -- Trace 1 & 2 |
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SWINES HOPE |
Swines Hope
Swines Hope |
Alexander Tod
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile E [East] of Common Law
A small open Valley which separates the Common Law from Preston Hill situated in the old Parishes of Kilbucho & Glenholm. The portion in this Parish is on the Farm of Cardon. |
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PRESTON HILL |
Preston Hill
Preston Hill |
Alexander Tod
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] About ½ mile N.E. [North East] of Common Law
A small eminence on the Farm of Cardon, which forms the Western termination of a nameless Range of Hills extending as far Eastwards as Helm End - on 15 No. 4. It is Commonly spoken of as Preston only, without the word Hill |
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Parish of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No. 11 -- Trace 2 |
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COMMON LAW |
Common Law
Common Law
Common Law
Common Law |
Alexander Tod Cardon
William Lithgow Shepherd
Adam White Blendewing
William White Shepherd |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile North of Knowe Kniffling
A Considerable Eminence of a somewhat Conical Shape, on the Farms of Cardon - in this Parish, - Blendewing and Kilbucho Mains in Kilbucho Ph. [Parish] and over which the Parish By. [Boundary] passes. Its surface is Covered with Heathy pasture. |
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HOLMS WATER |
Holms Water
Holms Water
Holms Water
Holms Water |
Alexander Tod
John Lithgow
Adam White
James Watson |
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[Situation] Flows about 3/8 of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Common Law
A Small River - which rises at the extreme south end of the Parish of Glenholm, - near the County Boundary, - and flows in a N.E [North East] direction through a beautiful Pastoral Valley, & receiving in its Course the waters of several tributary streams, to the North side of Rachan House where it falls into the Biggar Water |
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Parish of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No. 11 -- Trace 2 |
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HOPE BURN |
Hope Burn
Hope Burn |
Adam White
William White |
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described in Namesheet of Sheet 15 No. 7 |
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ROUGH SIDE |
Rough Side |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.E [North East] of Common Law
described in Namesheets of sheet 15 No. 7. |
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Sheet 15 No. 11 --Trace 3
Hope Burn -- [see description] in page 8
Swines Hope [scored out] -- [see description] in page 13
Cardon Hill [scored out] -- [see description] in page 35 |
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KNOWE KNIFFLING |
Knowe Kniffling
Knowe Kniffling
Knowe Kniffling |
Adam White Blendewing
William White Shepherd
Alexander Tod Cardon |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile N [North] of Common Law
A Small Conical Knowe on the Farms of Blendewing and Kilbucho M [Mains] on the Top of which is an old Hill Fort; it is situated at the S. [South] East side of Brown Hill. The Origin of the name is not Known |
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FORT (Remains of) |
Fort (Remains of) |
Adam White
William White |
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[Situation] On Knowe Kniffling About ½ Mile N [North] of Common Law
This is the Remains of a Small Hill Fort situated on the top of Knowe Kniffling It was defended by three ditches on the West side; on the East side it is almost Inaccessable and required only one ditch. It is in a bad state of preservation but the features Can easily be traced There is no tradition to show by whom it was Constructed. |
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Sheet 15 No. 11 -- Trace 2 |
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Site of CARDON |
Site of Cardon |
Alexander Tod Cardon
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[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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Parish 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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BYRE BURN |
Byre Burn
Byre Burn |
Alexander Todd Cardon
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[Situation] Runs 10 Chains South of Cardon
A Small Stream which rises on the West Side of Cardon Farm House and flows in an Easterly direction till if joins the Holms Water. |
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SMALLHOPE BURN |
Smallhope Burn
Smallhope Burn |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm |
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[Situation] Joins Holms Water ¼ of a Mile South of Cardon
A Small Stream which rises on the West Side of the Wrea Hill and flows in an N. [North] Westerly direction till it empties itself into the Holmes Water. |
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QUARTER BURN |
Quarter Burn |
Alexander Tod
John Lithgow
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] Passes 7 Chains North of Cardon
A Small Stream which rises on the Estate of Quarter and flows in an Easterly direction to its Junction with the Holms Water |
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QUARTER HOUSE |
Quarter House
Quarter House
Quarter |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm
Armstrong's Map |
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[Situation] About 7 Chains North of Cardon
An Old Mansion two Storys high with offices And a small portion of ornamintal ground attached. It was built in the Year 1762 and was the Residence of the Tweedies. till the present house of Rachan was bui [built] It is occupied by Mr James Dean and is the property of James Tweedie Esqr of Rachan |
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CARDON |
Cardon
Cardon |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm |
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[Situation] About 7 Chains South of Quarter House
A farm house two Storys High with Suitable offices and large arable and pasture farm attached Occupied by Alexander Todd and the property of Sir John M. Nasmyth, Ba [Baronet]
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Sheet 15 No. 12 --Trace 1 |
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GLENACHAN BURN |
Glenachan Burn Glenachan Burn
Glenachan Burn |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm
William Lithgow |
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[Passes about 5/8 of A Mile E [East] of Cardon
A Small Stream that Rises on the N.W. [North West] Side of Wrae Hill and flows in a northerly direction till it joins the Holmes Water a short distance West from Holms Mill |
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GLENHOLM SCHOOL |
Glenholm School
Glenholm School |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] ¼ of a Mile S.E [South East] of Cardon
A Small School house being the Parish School for the Glenholm division of the United Parishes of Broughton Glenholm & Kilbucho. where Children of both sexes are taught the usual branches of an ordinary English education The average attendance is about 33 -- 16 Males and 17 Fameles [Females] the Master's Name is John Lithgow whose Salary is 32£. together with 14£. School fees: as also the legal accommodation of a house and garden. |
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Sheet 15. No. 12. -- Trace 2
[Note] -- This to be written Glenholm School as the Parochial Seminarys of Broughton Glenholm and Kilbucho are although the Parishes are united still Parochial Schools |
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SCHOOL BURN |
School Burn |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenhom |
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[Situation] Flows S.E. [South East] past Glenholm School
A Small Stream that rises on the N.W. [North West] Side of the Wrea Hill and flows in a Northerly direction till it joins the Holmes Water at Glenholm School. |
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Site of GLENHOLM CHURCH |
site of Glenholm Church |
Alexander Tod
John Lithgow |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a Mile S.E. [South East] of Cardon
This is the site of the old Chu[Church] of Glenholm; the only remains no [now] Visible being the foundation of the building which is about two feet above the surface. It is surround [surrounded] by a Graveyard, still used; was destroyed at the Union of the Parishes about 1802; and t [the] Church furniture removed to Megget. It is not Kn [Known] whether it was dedicated to St. Cuthbert or not; there is not [nothing] about it in the Parish records; but from the Published accounts it appears to have been built on the site of the origl. [original] Church, St. Cuthberts |
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Parish of Glenholm
Sheet 15. No. 12 -- Trace 2
[Note] -- "The Church of Glenholm is Supposed to have been a vicarage of Stobo.
The Parish Church of Glenholm was rebuilt in 1775" -- Chalmers Caledonia, Vol [Volume] 2 page 938 |
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WRAE HILL |
Wrae Hill |
Alexander Tod Cardon
Thomas Scott Holmsmill
William Lithgow Shepherd
John Lithgow Glenholm School |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E by S [East by South] of Cardon
A Hill of a ridgelike shape at the south side of the old Castle of Wrae on the Farms of Wrae and Cardon, the surface of which is covered with rough and Heathy pasture. |
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WRAE |
Wrae |
George Home Wrae
John Brydone Battle Slack
William Alexander Kittle Hall |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E by N. [East by North] of Cardon
A small Farmhouse one storey high and thatched, having outhouses, gard [garden] and a farm of land attached occup [occupied] by George Home and the property of James Tweedie Esqr of Rachan |
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WRAE CASTLE (Remains of) |
Wrae Castle (Remains of) |
George Home
John Brydone
William Alexander |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E [East] of Cardon
This is the remains of the old Cast [Castle] or peel of Wrae formerly the stronghold of a branch of the family of Tweedie The date of its erection is not known all that now remains of it is a small portion of the eastern end, the wall is about 3 feet in thickness. It stands on the farm of Wrae, a short distance from the Farmhouse. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No 12 -- Trace 3
[Note] -- The peel of Wrae is said to have been possessed by a branch of the same family (Geddeses); in the beginning of the Seventeenth Century it belonged to the Tweedies. Origines Parochialis Scotiae vol. [volume] 1 page 182 |
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THE RINGS |
The Rings |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S. [South] of Cardon
A Circular encampment or fortified place on the South Side of Cardon Farm. It was Surrounded by two ditches which are at present in a tolerable State of preservation and is Supposed to have been formerly used by the inhabitants as a Stronghold for themselves and property at the time of the Border Warfare. |
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FORT (Remains of) |
Fort (Remains of) |
Alexander Tod
John Lithgow |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Cardon
This is the Remains of a small Fort or Rings a short distance north from a larger one on the Hill side which appears to have been an outpost. It consists of one ditch and one Rampart, and is on the south side of Holms Water |
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PRESTON BURN |
Preston Burn |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm |
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[Situation] Flows About ½ Mile S.W [South West] of Cardon
A Small Stream that rises on East Side of Pres [Preston] Hill and flows in a Southerly direction till it Joins the Holmes Water. |
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MACHANS CLEUGH |
Machans Cleugh Machans Cleugh
Machans Cleugh |
Alexander Todd Cardon
John Lithgow Schoolmaster Glenholm
Samuel Anderson
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile South of Cardon
A small Valley on the South Side of the Farm of Card [Cardon] thro. [through] which a burn flows in a Northerly direction till it Joins the Holmes Water West of Preston Burn. |
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WORNELS BURN |
Wornels Burn |
William Graham
Samuel Anderson
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] Flows about 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Cardon
A small stream which rises in Blackhope Hill and flows in a Northerly direction with the Holmes Water. |
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CHESTER RIG |
Chester Rig
Chester Rig
Chester Rig |
William Graham
Samuel Anderson
James Deans |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E [South East] of Cardon
A Rig of Heathy Pasture on the Farm of Cardon on which is situated an old Hill Fort Called The Rings - from which it probably takes the name The Fort is not called Chesters |
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CARDON HILL |
Cardon Hill |
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described in Namesheets of 13 No. 14 Kilbucho Parish |
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BIRNIES BOWROCK |
Birnies Bowrock |
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described in Namesheets of 15 No. 14 Kilbucho Parish |
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Parish of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No 14 -- Trace 1
Cardon Hil -- [see description] in page 35
Birnies Bowrock -- [see description] in page 36 |
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CHAPELGILL HILL |
Chapelgill Hill
Chapelgill Hill
Chapelgill Hill
Chapelgill Hill
Chapelgill Hill
Chaplegill Hill |
Alexander Tod
William Lithgow
James Watson
Adam White
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S [South] of Cardon Hill
A Considerable Eminence at the West side of Cardon Hill; and North side of the Holms Water. It is of Consider [Considerable] Elevation; the surface is Rough Pasture; and its summit Comm [Commanding] many Extensive Views. It is of a Conical shape, and slopes Gently Southwards to the Holms Water, and Eastward to Glenhigton Burn, - which seperates it from Cardon Hill. |
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CARDON BURN |
Cardon Burn
Cardon Burn |
Alexander Tod
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] Flows about ¼ of a Mile S.E [South East] of Cardon Hill
A small stream formed from Strings & surface Water at the W [West] side of Cardon Hill, and flowing Southwards through a Steep Valley into the Holms Water. |
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CARDON HILL |
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill
Cardon Hill |
James Watson
Adam White
Alexander Tod
Samuel Laidlaw
William White
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile North of Chapelgill Hill
A Considerable Eminence at the South East side of Scaredman's Hill over which the Boundary between the old Parishes of Glenholm and Kilbucho passes, to a point where it Joins the County Boundary. This Hill is of Considerable Elevation, its top of a conical shape; and Commands Extensive and Varied Views of the surrounding Country |
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Sheet 15 No. 14 -- Trace 1 |
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BIRNIES BOWROCK |
Birnies Bourok
Birnies Bourok
Birnies Bourok |
Alexander Tod Cardon
William Lithgow
Adam White |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Cardon Hill
This name applies to a Pile or Cairn of Stones about five feet high; Situated on the Parish Boundary between Glenholm and Kilbucho, a short distance East from where it Joins the County Boundary - on the Water line between Cardon and Chapelgill Hills. The Origin of the name is not Known. |
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Sheet 15 No. 14 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- Bowrock-- A Pile of Stones, a Confused heap of any Kind -- Jamieson's Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
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CARDON BURN |
Cardon Burn |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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This Burn rises between Cardon Hill and Chapelgill Hill, and flows South east into the Holms Water. |
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GIMMER CLEUGH |
Gimmer Cleugh |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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[Situation] Flows about ½ Mile west of Glenhigton
This name applies to a small valley or Hollow. on the South east of Chapelgill Hill through which runs a small Burn that empties itself into Cardon Burn. |
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Sheet 15 No 15 -- Trace 2
Cardon Burn -- [Note] -- in page 34 |
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GLENHIGTON BURN |
Glenhigton Burn
Glenhigton Burn |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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GLENHIGTON |
Glenhigton
Glenhigton
Glenhigton |
James Deans
Alexander Thomson
William Lithgow |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Whiteside Hill
A shepherds House with garden attached, on a sheep Farm of the same name Occupied by Mr. Deans Quarter House and the property of R. Paterson Esq. of Birthwood. The Old Glenhigton stood at the opposite Side of Holms Water |
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Sheet 15 No 15 -- Trace 3
Glenhigton Burn -- [see description] in page 44 |
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CRINGLETY BURN |
Cringlety Burn |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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[Situation] Flows ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Glenhigton
This Burn rises South West of Chapelgill Hill and flows in a Southerly direction and empties itself into Holms Water. |
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CHAPELGILL HILL |
Chapelgill Hill |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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Described in Sheet 15 No 14. |
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Sheet 15 No 15 -- Trace 5
Chapelgill Hill -- [see description] in page 34 |
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WHITESIDE HILL |
Whiteside Hill |
James Deans Farmer
Alexander Thomson Shepherd |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.E. [South East] of Glenhigton
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WORNELS BURN |
Wornels Burn
Wornels Burn
Wornels Burn |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd
John Lithgow Par. [Parish] School |
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[Situation] Flows about ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Blackhope Hill
This name applies to a small Burn that rises on the north side of Blackhope Hill, and flows in a northerly direction, and empties itself into Holms Water. |
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MACHANS CLEUGH |
Machans Cleugh
Machans Cleugh
Machans Cleugh |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd
John Lithgow Glenholm school |
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Described in Namesheets of Sheet 15 No 12 Trace 4. |
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[Parish] of Glenholm
Sheet 15 No 16 -- Trace 1
Wornels Burn -- [Note] -- Referred for spelling
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MOSSFENNAN BRAE |
Mossfennan Brae |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N. [North] of Wormal Hill
This name applies to a ridge on the Farm of William Welsh Esqr. the surface of which is Rough and Heathy Pasture. The south Side of this feature is Very steep |
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CHESTER RIG HEAD |
Chester Rig Head |
William Graham Shepherd
Adam Granger Shepherd |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.W. [North West] of Wormal Hill
This name applies to the South point of Chester Rig the surface of which is Heathey Pasture. This point rises to a Gentle eminence or Hill |
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MOSSFENNAN BURN |
Mossfennan Burn |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd |
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Sheet 15 No 16.3
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GLENHIGTON BURN |
Glenhigton Burn
Glenhigton Burn
Glenhigton Burn
Glenhigton Burn |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd
John Lithgow Glenholm School
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[Situation] On S.W [South West] side of Blackhope Hill
This Burn rises on the North west side of Blackhope Hill and flows in a Northerly direction into Holms Water. |
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MACFUMART RIG |
Macfumart Rig
Macfumart Rig
Macfumart Rig |
Thomas Fleming Kingledoors
William Graham Logan Cottage
Samuel Anderson shepherd |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E. [South East] of Blackhope Hill
A Small Rig of Heathy Pasture Extending Southwards from Macfumart Head on the Farm of Mossfennan. |
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WORMAL HILL |
Wormal Hill |
William Welsh Esqr
William Graham Shepherd
John Lithgow Glenholm School |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of Blackhope Hill
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BLACKHOPE HILL |
Blackhope Hill
Blackhope Hill |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile N.W. [North West] of Wormal Hill
This name applies to a Hill of a ridge like shape. on the Farm of Alexander Todd the surface of which is Heathey Pasture. |
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DRY BURN |
Dry Burn
Dry Burn |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd |
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[Situation] Flows ¾ of a Mile S.E. [South East] of Blackhope Hill
This Burn rises North of the Wormal Hill and flows in a westerly direction into Logan Burn. |
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MACFUMART HEAD |
Macfumart Head
Macfumart Head
Macfumart Head |
Samuel Anderson Shepherd
William Graham Shepherd
Thomas Fleming |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S.E. [South East] of Blackhope Hill
This name applies to a small Knowe between Wormal Hill and Blackhope Hill the Surface of which is Heathey Pasture. The Ridge South from this is Called Macfumart Rig |
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Site of FORT |
Site of Fort
Site of Fort
Site of Fort |
John Hope Coomlees
John Turnbull shepherd
John Bryden
William Bryden |
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[Situation] Adjoining Coomlees
This is the site of an old Circular Hill Fort The Ramparts were of earth & loose stones which have all been removed - the Stones for Constructing Walls. The Farmhouse & offices of Coomlees are built on its site The site was pointed out by the Farmer & others. |
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MOSSFENNAN BURN |
Mossfennan Burn |
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[Situation] Passes About 3/8 of a Mile South of Coomlees
Described in Namesheeets of 16 No. 13. |
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COOMLEES |
Coomlees
Coomlees |
John Hope Tenant
John Turnbull Shepherd |
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[Situation] About 15 Chains S.E [South East] of Battle-Slack
A Farm house one Storey in good condition with vegetable garden and farm of land attached on the property of James Tweedy Esqr. of Rachan |
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DOOFLATS POOL |
Dooflats Pool
Dooflats Pool |
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James Alexander |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains E [East] of Coomlees
A Pool in the River Tweed on the Farm of Drummelzier Place near Comblees. |
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LODGE [Mossfennan] |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S by W. [South by West] of Coomlees
This Lodge is two Stories High and is situated at the Eastern entrance to Mossfennan Farm, on the property of the Revd. [Reverend] William Welsh of Mossfennan |
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MOSSFENNAN |
Mossfennan |
Revd. [Reverend] William Welsh
Mr. J. Lithgow Glenholm school
Mr. William Paterson Par. [Parish] school Drummelzier |
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[Situation][ About ¾ of a Mile N by W. [North by West] of Stanhope Cauls
A neat dwellinghouse with offices, Garden and land attached on the Estate of Mossfennan; the Property and Residence of the Revd. [Reverend] William Welsh, Free church Minister of Calzeat. |
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MOSSFENNAN BURN |
Mossfennan Burn |
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[Situation] Runs Immediately South of Mossfennan
A Small stream which rises at the base or Wormal Hill and flows by Mossfennan to where it falls into the River Tweed |
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STANHOPE CAULS |
Stanhope Cauls
Stanhope Cauls
Stanhope Cauls |
James Alexander
David Hope
Thomas Henderson |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.E [South East] of Mossfennan
Several Pool & shallows in the River Tweed near Hopecarton a short distance north from stanhope; formed by beds of Shingle etc. |
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RIVER TWEED |
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[signed] R D Kerr Capt RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 17 Jany 1857 -- [signed] James Carpenter C Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 17th Jany. 1857 |
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Co. [COUNTY] PEEBLES
SHEET 15. No. 10, 11, 12, 14,15, &.16.
SHEET 16. No.9, &.13.
United Parish of
BROUGHTON GLENHOLM &. KILBUCHO
[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPTS] STORE -- 5 Mar 1897 -- SOUTHAMPTON |
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