OS1/24/23/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLYTH HILL | Blyth Hill | Mr. Simon Ritchie Blyth Mr. W. Milne Scotston Rig Mr. J. Sanderson Blyth Bank |
008 | [Situation] In the extreme South end of the parish of Linton A Hill of a Ridgelike Shape on the Farm of Blyth, a Short distance north from the Farmhouse |
| FORT (Remains of) [Blyth Hill] | Rings | Mr. S. Ritchie Mr. W. Milne Mr. J. Sanderson |
008 | [Situation] on the top of Blyth Hill This name applies to the remains of a Small Fortified Position on the top of Blyth Hill - in a Plantation -- On the North side are the Remains of three banks, the south side being Very steep required no defences. It Somewhat resemble the "Hill Forts" in Construction, but the Auths [authorities] quoted Say that it was Constructed as a place of Security for Cattle, Sheep etc to prevent them being stolen during the Lsawless time of the "Border Raids" -- There are several Similar Rings in this neighbourhood. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 41Parish of West Linton -- Sheet 8 No 9 -- Trace 1
Fort -- [Note] -- See Note page 39.
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Moira L- Moderator, NancyRobertson
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