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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENNIS CASTLE (Remains of) | Thanes Castle Thanes Castle Tinnes Castle Tinnes Castle Tennis Castle Tennis Castle Thanes Castle by the country people Tennis Castle |
William Paterson Teacher James Studart Farmer New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Chalmers Caledonia vol [volume] II, p [page] 918 Origines Parochiales Scotiae vol [volume] I. p [page] 204 Pennicuik's Tweeddale Armstrong's Drummelzier |
016 | [Situation] About 3/8 pf a Mile East of Drummelzier Church This is the Remains of what was a very Strong Castle. It was in the Form of a Square with Circular Towers at each angle which was pierced with loopholes, a portion of the wall still Remain which is of great thickness. It is not Known by whom it was built or destroyed, there being no Traditions about it in the Neighbourhood. It is Supposed to have been erected to protect the approch to Drummelzier Castle that Castle not being Considered Sufficiently Strong. It is Situated on a Pointed Rocky eminence and forms a very Conspicuous object. |
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[Page] 25Parish of Drummelzier -- Sheet 16 No 5 Trace 1.
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