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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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