OS1/24/32/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT (Remains of) [Henderland Hill] | Rings Rings Rings |
Mr Simon Ritchie Blyth Mr W Milne Scotston Rigg Mr J Sanderson Blyth Bank |
008 | [Situation] On the Summit of Henderland Hill This is the remains of a Small Fortified Position on the Top of Henderland Hill It resembles ancient Hill Forts. There are several similar Rings in the neighbourhood which the Authorities quoted say were constructed as places of security for Cattle Sheep etc to prevent them being stolen during the lawless times of the Border Raids |
| HENDERLAND HILL | Henderland Hill Henderland Hill Henderland Hill Henderland Hill |
Mr W Milne Scotston Rigg Mr J Sanderson Blyth Bank Johnston's Co. [County] map Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
008 | [Situation] About ½ Mile W. by N. [West by North] from Callands House A Hill of a Ridge-like shape on the Estates of Scotston and Callands the Western side is planted and on the north end is situated the object called the Rings |
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[page] 9Parish of Newlands -- Sheet 8 No 10 -- Trace 1
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