OS1/24/16/23
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE TOWER (Remains of) | Lee Tower (Remains of) | William Tait Farmer James Anderson Shepherd |
014 | [Situation] Adjoining Lee. The ruins of this tower or fort is situated at the South-west Corner of the buildings of Lee: and is associated in the district with no traditionary interest. It is thought to have been one of the Ancient feudal Strongholds - but respecting the date of its erection, or anything Connected with its history, tradition is silent. It is Square in form & two storeys high, having several loop-holes in its sides. It is used for a farm office & since the dismantelment, has been roofed a few feet lower than its original height - the roof has now fallen in partly, & in winter it is used for a Cattle Shelter. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 23Parish of Inverleithen -- Sheet 14 5 trace 6.
Something more concerning
this Tower to be gleaned either
from the field or The Written Accounts.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, P Wills
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