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Parish of Newlands
Blaircochrane -- 7
Burial Vault (Montgomery and Beresford Families) -- 17
Bents -- 3 [19]
Bankhead Quarry Limestone -- 20
Blinkbonny -- 35
Boghouse -- 37
Bogend -- 42
Cowdenburn -- 9
Cabbagehall -- 9
Dead Burn -- 45
Dodhead -- 19
Dod Head -- 21
Easter Deanshouses -- 55
Grange School -- 26
Grange Hill -- 32
Grassfield -- 47
Grassfield Stell -- 47
Grassfield Hill -- 47
Health's Pool (Mineral Spring) -- 13
Hedge-End -- 20
Halmyre Wood -- 40
Halmyre House -- 43
Kaimhouse -- 37
Kelly Heads -- 44
Kaimhouse Wood -- 39
Lead Burn -- 48
Lamancha -- 25
Lady Dundonald's Well (Mineral) -- 27
Lower Grange -- 30
Lamancha Brick And Tile Works -- 33
Leadburn -- 50
Leadburn T.P. [Turnpike] -- 50
Macbiehill -- 23
Madrisa -- 29
Mitchell Hill -- 53
Mitchelhill -- 54
New Kaimhouse -- 37
Noblehouse -- 46
Parkend -- 33
Plewlands Mains -- 41
Plewlands -- 42
Quarryhouses -- 20 [30]
Riddentres -- 31
Sunnyside -- 19
Upper Grange -- 25
Whim House -- 15
Whitemuir -- 23
Wester Deanshouses -- 35
Woodend -- 39
Woodend Quarry / Sandstone -- 40
Whim Pond -- 51
Wester Leadburn -- 53
Willow Burn -- 48 |
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NEWLANDS |
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands |
Sheriffs list of Parishes
Fullerton's Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account V [Volume] 1 Page 148
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Chalmers Caledonia
Oliver & Boyds Almanack
Johnston County Map
Origines Parochiales Scotiae |
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[Situation] In the N.W. [North West] portion of the County of Peebles
A Parish in the County of Peebles, bounded on the North by the County of Edinburgh, on the East by Eddleston, on the South by Kirkurd, Stobo, & Lyne and on the West by the Parish of Linton, it is about 9 Miles long from North to South and about 3 Miles broad from East to West, the probable area is about 11,300 Acres, one third of which is under cultivation. A ridge of gently ascending hills extend between the Lyne & the Tarth affording excellent pasturage for Sheep. The Lyne Water, flowing in a Southern direction, runs 2¼ Miles along the Western Boundary and 3¾ through the interior, where it is joined by the Dead & Flemington Burns; The Tarth Water for nearly 3 miles forms the Southern boundary of the Parish. Several rich beds of Marl have been discovered, a species of Til abounds which Contains alum, Veins of Iron Ore occur on the lands of La Mancha one of them Contains a considerable quantity of Native leadstone, Several Manganese, and all with one exception, are the finest grain Ore, or Haematities and that grain in Mixture. |
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NEWLANDS |
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands
Newlands |
Sheriffs list of Parishes
Fullerton's Gazetteer
Old Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account V [Volume] 1 Page 148
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Chalmers Caledonia
Oliver & Boyds Almanack
Johnston County Map
Origines Parochiales Scotiae |
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[Continued]
The coal formation stretches beneath the Surface but not worked at present. Of Chalybeate Springs, which are Numerous one near La Mancha Contains a great part of aeriel acid which holds the Iron in solution, On the tops of several hills are Rings or Forts, as on Callends Hill, Whiteside Hill, Boreland Hill & Penria Hill. Drochil Castle is in tolerable preservation and Situated between the Lyne & Terth Water. The present Church was erected in the year 1766 and the living, is in the gift of the Earl of Weymss - |
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BLAIRCOCHRANE |
Blaircochrane
Blaircochrane
Blaircochrane
Blaircochran
Blaircochran |
Mr Scott Occupier
Mr John Johnston West Linton
Mrs Scott Grassfield
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
005 |
[Situation] In the northern portion of the Ph [Parish] of Newlands
A farm house, with offices, garden, and extensive arable farm attached, the property of Sir Graham Montgomery Bart [Baronet] of Stobo Castle, and tenanted by Mr James Scott |
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COWDENBURN |
Cowdenburn
Cowdenburn
Cowdenburn
Cowdenburn |
Mr G. Hunter Carrier Cowdenburn
Mr Scott Teacher Grange
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill
Mr Johnston West Linton |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] from Whim. House.
A row of one storey Cottages with gardens attached, situated on the Edinr. [Edinburgh] and Broughton road. They are built on feus on the estate of Lamancha, and are occupied by farm labourers -- proprietor James Macintosh Esqr. of Lamancha. |
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WHIM |
Whim
Whim
Whim
Whim |
Mr John Porteous Farmer, Whim
George Hunter Cowdenburn
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill
Mr Scott Grassfield |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains South from Whim House
A farm house two stories in good repair, with farm steading on a farm attached, occupied by John Porteous and property of Sir Graham Montgomery |
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HEALTH'S POOL (Mineral Spring) |
Health's Pool (Mineral)
Health's Pool (Mineral) |
Mr J Scott Schoolmaster Grange
Mr Innes Lamancha |
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[situation] About ¼ of a Mile N.W. [North West] from Whim House
A fine mineral spring situated near the Whim Ho [House], at one time very much frequented by the people in the locality. Mr Scott seems to think that this is one of Chalybeate springs made mention of in the accounts of the parish of Newlands. |
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WHIM HOUSE |
Whim House
Whim House
Whim
Whim |
George Brodie Esq Tenant
John Porteous Whim
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains N by W. [North by West] from Whim
This is the mansion house of the estate of the same name, is a plain building and three storeys high. North of it is the garden with greenhouses and ponds. Eastwards is an ornamental pond with fountain, and farther onwards is a much larger one, more for pleasure than ornament. In the plantations and parks are many large trees - of different kinds. The home farm and offices are south of the house, and partly occupied by the farm servants. The proprietor is Sir Graham Montgomery - and the tenant George Brodie Esq W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh |
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BURIAL VAULT (Montgomery and Beresford Families) [NE of Macbiehill] |
Sepulchure
Sepulchure |
Mr J Todd Macbiehill
Mr J Scott Schoolmaster Grange |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile N.E [North East] from Mabciehill
A small pavilionroofed building situated in the centre of a plantation a little to the East of Bankhead Quarry.
It was erected to the memory of Sir William Montgomery but is now used as a family burying Vault. The remains of Sir William Montgomery Sir George Montgomery and the Revd. [Reverend] John Isaac Beresford are interred in this vault.
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BENTS |
Bents
Bents
Bents
Bents |
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill
Thomas Elder Farmer, Sunnyside
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 30 Chains N.N.W. [North North West] from Macbiehill
A group of low thatched Cottages with small vegetable gardens attached. occupied by Quarrymen and laborers and property of Captain Beresford Esqr. of Macbiehill Ho. [House] |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside
Sunnyside |
Thomas Elder Sunnyside
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill |
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[Situation] About 24 Chains W.N.W. [West North West] from Macbiehill
A neat and well built farm house two storeys high, with good offices vegetable garden and farm attached occupied by Thomas Elder and property of Captain Beresford Esqr. of Macbiehill Ho. [House] |
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DODHEAD |
Dodhead |
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HEDGE-END |
Hedge-end
Hedge-end |
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehil
Thomas Elder Farmer Sunnyside |
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[situation] About ¾ of A Mile North from Macbiehill
A small, low thatched Cott [Cottage] with small vegetable attached The property of Capt. [Captain] Beresford and occupied by One of his workm [workmen] |
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CABBAGEHALL |
Cabbagehall
Cabbagehall |
Mr Todd Macbiehill
Thomas Elder Sunnyside |
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[situation] About 20 chains N.N.E. [North North East] from Macbiehill
Two small Cottages with s [small] vegetable gardens attached occupied by Quarrymen and property of Capt. [Captain] Beresford |
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BANKHEAD QUARRY (Limestone) |
Bankhead Quarry (Limestone) |
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill
Thomas Elder Sunnyside |
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[Situation] About 20 chains E.N.E. [East North East] from Macbiehill
A large and extensively wo [worked] Limestone Quarry on the land of Macbiehill, There in general a [are] 20 men Constantly employed in t [the] Quarrying of stone and Burnin [Burning] of Lime, which is in great reque [request] by the farmers of the surrounding district for the purpose of manu [manuring] their lands. The Quarry is worke [worked] by the Proprietor, Capt. [Captain] Beresfo [Beresford] |
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DOD HEAD |
Dod Head
Dod Head |
Mr Todd Macbiehill
Mr J Scott Schoolmaster Grange |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile West from Macbiehill
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MACBIEHILL |
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Macbiehill
Macbiehill
Magbiehill
Macbiehill
Macbiehill |
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill
Thomas Elder Farmer, Sunnyside
Mr T Scott Shepherd Grassfield
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map
Notice in North British Advertiser Edinburgh March 1856 |
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[Situation] About 24 Miles E. by S. [East by South] from Sunnyside
A neat, commodious, and substantially built house, three stories high, with Suitable offices attached, and surrounded by a neat and well wooded demesne. It is the property of Captain Beresford, 88th Regt. [Regiment] and is occupied by Mrs Beresford, (Mother to the present Proprietor,) |
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WHITEMUIR |
Whitemuir
Whitemuir |
Mr Todd Steward, Macbiehill
Thomas Elder Farmer Sunnyside |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile E.S.E. [East South East] from Macbiehill
A well constructed farm house two stories high, with offices. Vegetable garden and farm attached, occupied by Mrs. Bennet and property of Captain Beresford |
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LAMANCHA |
Lamancha
Lamancha
Lamancha
Lamancha
Lamancha
La Mancha |
Mr Scott Grange School
Mr Thom Farmer, Lower Grange
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] In the Northern portion of the Parish of Newlands
A large and well constructed house, three Stories high, Kept in good repair, having Commodious and suitable office with large Vegetable Garden attached. and Surrounded by a well wooded portion of land, It is approached by an Avenue leading from the Pennicuik And Biggar Road. It is the property and residence of Mr. McIntosh |
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UPPER GRANGE |
Upper Grange
Upper Grange
Upper Grange |
Mr Scott, Schoolmaster Grange School
Mr Thom Farmer, Lower Grange
Mr Scott Shepherd Grassfield |
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[Situation] About ¼ Mile S. by E [South by East] from Lamancha
A row, Consisting of about half a dozen thatched Cottages Situated on the farm of Lower Grange The Cottages are occupied by the Agricultural Labourers belonging to Mr Thom, Farmer, and is the property of Mr. McIntosh |
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GRANGE SCHOOL |
Grange School
Grange School |
Mr Scott Schoolmaster
Mr Thom Lower Grange |
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[Situation] About ¼ of A Mile S. by E. [South by East] from Lamancha
A substantially built house, two storeys high, with small vegetable Garden attached, the house was erected by subscription for the purposes of a school house and also as a residence for the Mas [Master] for the time being. The school room which consists of the whole of the upper storey is a large and spacious apartment and is reached by a flight of stone steps on the outside of the building. The present average attendance is about 70 pupils of both sexes who are taught the Ordinary branches of an English education. The Master's salary is derived from the pupils together with 15 pounds given him Annually by the immediate Lai [Laird] And Heritors. together with a free house and Garden |
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LADY DUNDONALD'S WELL (Mineral) |
Lady Dundonald's Well (Mineral)
Lady Dundonald's Well (Mineral) |
Mr J Scott Schoolmaster Grange
Mr Todd Macbiehill |
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[Situation] About 15 Chains N.W. [North West] from Lamancha
This is a fine mineral spring situated near Lamancha, the reason of its having got this name, is owing to its having been very much frequented by Lord And Lady Dundonald and several other gentlemen who found it to be of great benefit to them |
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MADRISA |
Madrisa
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Mr Scott, Grange School
Mr Thom, Lower Grange
Mr Scott Grassfield
Mr Todd Macbiehill |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile E by N [East by North] from Lamancha
A well built house two storeys high with offices Vegetable Garden and Farm attached The house and garden are occupied by some of Mr McIntosh's servants and the farm by Mr Smart Farmer, Kingside. The house was built by the present proprietor Mr. McIntosh after his return from India to which he gave the present name which, in the Indian language, signifies a Place for training |
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LOWER GRANGE |
Lower Grange
Lower Grange |
Mr Thom Farmer
Mr Scott Schoolmaster Grange School |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a Mile W.S.W [West South West] from Lamancha
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QUARRYHOUSES |
Quarryhouses
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Mr. Thom Lower Grange
Mr. Scott Grange School |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] from Lamancha
A row of small Cottages on the farm of Lower Grange and adjoining an old Quarry from the have derived their name, with small vegetable Garden attached, The Cottages are occupied by Agricultural laborers and are the property of Mr McIntosh |
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Riddenlees
Riddenlees
Redlandlees
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Mr Scott Teacher Grange
Mr Hunter Cowdenburn
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About ¾ of A Mile S. by E [South by East] from Lamancha
A farm house one story high, with offices, thrashing machine, garden, and arable & pasture farm attached; tenanted by Mr. Smart, the property of James Macintosh Esqr. of Lamancha |
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GRANGE HILL |
Grange Hill
Grange Hill
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Mr Scott Teacher, Grange
Mr Hunter Cowdenburn
Mr Scott Grassfield |
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[situation] About ½ Mile S. by E [South by East] from Lamancha
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LAMANCHA BRICK AND TILE WORKS |
Lamancha Brick and Tile Works
Lamancha Brick and Tile Works |
Mr Alexander Simpson Tenant
Mr John Scott Grange School |
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[Situation] About ¼ of A Mile S.S.W. [South South West] from Lamancha
Tiles for roofing and drainage are the principal articles made here - bricks being only occasionally made.
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PARKEND |
Parkend
Parkend |
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Mr John Scott Grange School |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a Mile S. by. W. [South by West] from Lamancha
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Wester Deanshouses
Wester Deanshouses
W. [West] Deanshouse
W. [West] Deanshouse
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Mr James Inch Occupier
Mr Blake Blinkbonny
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrong's Co. [County] Map
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E.S.E. [East South East] from Lamancha
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Blinkbonny
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] from Lamancha
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NEW KAIMHOUSE |
New Kaimhouse
New Kaimhouse
Kaimhouse
Kaimehouse |
Mr Sanderson Damside
William Johnston Linton
Forrest's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the parish of Newlands
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KAIMHOUSE |
Kaimhouse
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[Situation] About ¼ Mile S. by W. [South by West] from New Kaimhouse
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BOGHOUSE |
Boghouse
Boghouse
Boghouse
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Mr Sanderson Damside
William Johnston Linton
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile South from New Kaimhouse
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend |
Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House] |
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KAIMHOUSE WOOD |
Kaimhouse Wood
Kaimhouse Wood |
Mr Gordon Halmyre House
Mr Robb Noblehouse |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains North of halmyre House, West side of Halmyre Wood
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HALMYRE WOOD |
Halmyre Wood
Halmyre Wood
Halmyre
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Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
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[Situation] About 20 Chains West from Bogend.
This wood is Called, from being on the estate of Halmyre, it Consists entirely of Firs. And at its Western extremity is Woodend Quarry. Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House] is proprietor. |
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WOODEND QUARRY |
Woodend Quarry (Sandstone)
Woodend Quarry (Sandstone)
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Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Laing West Linton |
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[Situation] In Halmyre Wood
This is a large freestone quarry in Halmyre Wood is leased by Charles Lawson Deepsykehead and the property of Mr Gordon Halmyre House. |
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PLEWLANDS MAINS |
Plewlands Mains
Plewlands Mains
Plewlands Mains
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Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Mr Robb Farmer Noblehouse
Mr Scott Schoolmaster Grange
Mr Todd Steward Macbiehill |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains N.E. [North East] from Noblehouse
This was at one time a farm steading but is now occupied by farm laborers on the farm of Noblehouse. Major Beresford, Magbiehill is proprieter. |
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BOGEND |
Bogend
Bogend
Bogend |
Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile N.W. [North West] from Noblehouse
Formerly this was a farm steading, but is occupied as dwelling houses by the servants on the farm of Noblehouse. The tenant is Mr Robb of Noblehouse and the proprietor is Mr Gordon of Halmyre House. |
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PLEWLANDS |
Plewlands
Plewlands
Plowlands |
Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile N.N.W. [North north West] from Noblehouse
This place is occupied by farm laborers on the estate of Magbiehill, as dwelling houses, And is the property of Major Beresford, Magbiehill |
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HALMYRE HOUSE |
Halmyre House
Halmyre House
Halmyre House |
R Gordon Esqr. Occupant
Mr Todd Macbiehill
Mr Scott Teacher Grange |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a mile S.W by W [South West by West] from Noblehouse
A large and Commodious Dwelling House built in a Castellated style, having suitable offices garden etc. the offices are at present in the course of erection and the grounds are just being laid out. The property and residence of Richard Gordon Esqr. |
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KELLY HEADS |
Kelly Heads
Kelly Heads
Kelly Heads |
R Gordon Esqr. Halmyre House
Mr William Welsh Romanno bridge
Mr T Scott Shepherd Grassfield |
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[Situation] In the Central portion of the parish of Newlands
A range of hills extending Southerly from Plewlands Mains to Fingland Burn including Deans Hill together with Several other Eminences Each having a Seperate name. They are on the estates of Major Kennedy of Romanno and Richard Gordon Esqr. of Halmyre. |
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DEAD BURN |
Dead Burn
Dead Burn
Dead Burn
Dead Burn |
Mr Robb Noblehouse
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Passes N.W [North West] of Bogend
This stream rises in the grounds of Magbiehill, flows through Halmyre estate and joins the Lyne water between Stoney Knowe and Romanno. |
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NOBLEHOUSE |
Noblehouse
Noblehouse
Noblehouse |
Mr Robb Tenant
Mr Gordon Halmyre Ho. [House]
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.E. [South East] from Plewlands
Formerly this was the greatest stage Inn from Edinburgh to Dumfries. But since the Caledonian Railway has diverted the traffic from this route, it has been let as the dwelling house of an extensive farm. The present tenant is Mr Robb and the proprietor Major Beresford, Magbiehill |
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GRASSFIELD |
Grassfield
Grassfield
Grassfield
Grassfield |
T Scott Occupier
Mr Scott Teacher Grange
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Eastern Portion of the Parish of Newlands
A one-storey Cottage with garden attached, occupied by Thomas Scott, Shepherd, proprietor Beresford Esqr. Macbiehill. |
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GRASSFIELD STELL |
Grassfield Stell
Grassfield Stell |
T Scott Grassfield
Mr Smart Riddenlees |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile S.W [South West] from Grassfield
A fir plantation on the estate of Macbiehill, and near to the Cottage called Grassfield - so called from the bare nature of the district, to which it forms a "Stell" or Shelter. |
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GRASSFIELD HILL |
Grassfield Hill
Grassfield Hill |
T Scott Grassfield
Mr Smart Riddenlees |
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A Small hill the Surface of which is rough pasture. On it stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called "Grassfield Hill". |
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LEAD BURN |
Lead Burn
Lead Burn |
Mr T McKenzie Esqr. Portmore
Mr Todd Macbiehill |
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[Situation] In the Northern portion of the Parish of Newlands
A Small stream which rises at Whim Pond and flows in an Easterly direction into the County of Edinburgh |
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WILLOW BURN |
Willow Burn
Willow Burn |
Mr Scott Blaircochrane
Mr W. Johnston West Linton |
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[Situation] In the Northern portion of the parish of Newlands
A stream rising on the Mosses of Whim estate and flowing in an N.E. [North East] direction to its Junction with Lead Bu [Burn] near Blaircochrane. |
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LEADBURN |
Leadburn
Leadburn
Lead burn
Leadburn |
Henry Kerr Farmer Leadburn
James Alexander Farmer Mitchellhill
Armstrong's map
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In one of the northern extremities of the County of Peebles
A small village, composed of a farm house and offices, a Toll Bar (in the County of Peebles) a large Inn a row of cottages a Toll Bar and the Railway Station (in the Co. [County] of Edinburgh) The Peebles Railway passes this place, and a coach runs daily, conveying passengers from the Railway Station, to Broughton, Linton etc. The house are all in good repair and have gardens attached. The Peebles side belongs to Forbes McKenzie Esq of Portmore, the other side to Sir George Clerk Bart. [Baronet] |
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LEADBURN T.P. |
Leadburn T.B. [Toll Bar]
Leadburn T.B. [Toll Bar] |
Forbes McKenzie Esq of Portmore
Henry Kerr Farmer Leadburn
William Lewis Leadburn |
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[Situation] In the village of Leadburn
A Small house one story high, and in good repair - there is a garden attached. Tenanted by William Lewis, the property of the Trustees of Roads for the Peebles District. |
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WHIM POND |
Whim Pond
Whim Pond |
Forbes McKenzie Portmore Ho [House]
Mr J Scott Schoolmaster Grange |
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[Situation] In the Northern portion of the parish
This name applies to a large artificial sheet of water on the estate of Whim sometimes used for Curling The property of Sir Graham Montgomery Stobo Castle |
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WESTER LEADBURN |
Wester Leadburn
Wester Leadburn |
Henry Kerr Farmer Leadburn
James Alexander Farmer Mitchellhill |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a mile S.W. [South West] from Leadburn
A row of cottages one story high, and in good repair; they have gardens attached. Occupied by laborers, the property of Forbes McKenzie Esqr. of Portmore. |
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MITCHELL HILL |
Mitchell Hill
Mitchell Hill |
Henry Kerr Farmer Leadburn
James Alexander Farmer Mitchellhill |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a mile S.W. [South West] from Lead Burn
A small eminence the surface of which is arable and wood. It is situated on the farm of Mitchellhill, and has given name to the farmhouse |
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MITCHELHILL |
Mitchellhill
Mitchellhill |
Henry Kerr Farmer Leadburn
James Alexander Farmer Mitchellhill |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] from Leadburn
A small farmhouse one story high, and in good repair; there are offices and thrashing machine, also in good repair. There is a garden and a small arable farm attached. Tenanted by James Alexander, the property of Forbes McKenzie Esqr. of Portmore |
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EASTER DEANSHOUSES |
Easter Deanshouses
Easter Deanshouses
Easter Deanshouses
East Deans House
East Deans House |
Mr Dickson Leadburn
Mr J Mark Occupant
Valn. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County]
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the N.E [North East] portion of the County
A midling sized Farm House, with suitable offices and thrashing machine all in good repair, there is a garden and an arable farm attached; the property of Forbes McKenzie Esqr. of Portmore, tenanted by James Mark. |
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[signed] R D Kerr Capt RE [Captain, Royal Engineers] 24th July 1856 -- [signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 24th July 1956 |
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[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPT] STORE -- 5 MAR 1897 --SOUTHAMPTON
Co. [COUNTY] PEEBLES
SHEET 5. No. 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, &. 16.
SHEET 6. No. 1, 5, &. 9.
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