OS1/24/28/48
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSSO | Posso | Robert Horsburgh Posso James Dods Wester Dalwick James Ingram Bellspool |
016 | [Situation] About 1 mile N.E. [North East] of Posso Craig A good Farmhouse two storeys high, with offices garden and a Farm attached Occupied by John Gairns and the property of Sir J.M. Nasmyth Bart. [Baronet]of Posso. The Farmhouse is the residence of Farm Servants. |
| POSSO (Remains of) | Posso Posso Posso Old Posso |
Robert Horsburgh James Dods James Ingram New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
016 | [Situation] About 15 Chains N.W. [North West] of Posso This is the Remains of the old Mansion or Peel of Posso Once the residence of the Nasmyths of Posso all the now Remains is a portion of the Wall at the Eastern angle and a Square Tower at the West side. It stands a short distance from the present Farmhouse |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 48Parish of Mannor -- Sheet 16 No 12 -- Trace 2
[Note] -- "In addition to these there were houses of defence
(Peel-houses,) at St. Gordian's or Gorghain's
Kirk, old Posso, Glenrath town of Manner
Woodhouse and Barnes" etc etc -- New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Peebles-shire Page 116
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