OS1/24/34/13
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENLAW HOUSE | Venlaw House Venlaw House Venelaw House Venlaw House Venlaw House Venlaw |
Mr Erskine Venlaw House Mr Thom Chapelhill Johnston's Co. [County] map Guide to Peebles Estate Plan New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
013 | [Situation] About 32 Chains S.E. [South East] from Swintinbank A well constructed rectangular building three stories high, with offices, Vegetable garden, ornamental ground, partially wooded, attached, the property and Residence of Mr Erskine - It stands on the site of the Castle of Smithfield - |
| Site of SMITHFIELD CASTLE | Site of Smithfield Castle Site of Smithfield Castle Site of Smithfield Castle |
Mr Erskine Esqr Venlaw Ho [House] Mr Walker Printer Peebles Chamber's Guide to Peebles |
013 | [Situation] About 32 Chains S.E. [South East] from Swintonbank On the spot now occupied by Venlaw House, Stood the Castle of Smithfield An ancient seat of the Hays - Of its history but little is Known - it stood here at a very early period and from its extent and Commanding situation must have ranked Second in Importance to Neidpath - Sir Adam Hay the lineal descendant of the properties is a Baronet of Smithfield and Haystoun |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 13Parish of Peebles -- Sheet 13 No 2 -- Trace 5
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, eddlerose
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
