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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Site of CABERSTON TOWER Caberston Tower (Site of)
Caberston Tower (Site of)
Robert Thorburn Farmer Juniper Bank
James Tait Shepherd Kirnie
014 [Situation] Immediately North of Caberston

This was one of the ancient feudal residences, and one of the places of strength erected for the protection of the Border. It was Square in form & two Storeys high, At the building of the farm house, it was joined to the dwelling house and used for a Kitchen. The tower along with the Steading (excepting a small house now occupied by the farm Servant) was removed about 7 Years ago.

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Ph [Parish] of Innerleithen -- Sheet 14 No 13 -- Trace 2

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