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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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HARCUS BURN | Harcus Burn Harcus Burn |
Mr Aitken, Harcus Mr A Bertram Eddleston |
009 | [Situation] Runs into Eddleston Water about 5/8 mile SW. [South West] by W. [West] of Portmore House The name applies to a small burn having its source at the west side of Dundriech and running in a N W. [North West] direction till it falls into Eddleston Water |
Site of TOWER [Boreland] | Tower Site of | Mr Aitken Harcus Mr A Henderson Boreland |
009 | [Situation] At the north Side of Boreland. This is supposed to have been a place of some strength, by the people residing in the locality, but no storys or traditions are Known regarding it; situated near the Farmhouse called Boreland on the property of F. McKenzie, Esqr |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 13Parish of Eddleston -- Sheet 9 No 2 Trace 4 & 5
"There are several architectural remains in this parish
as at Hopetoun, Harkhouse, Borland, &c. but they are scarcely
worth particular notice". - Armstrongs Companion to his Map.
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Bizzy- Moderator, P Wills
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