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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of PEEBLES CASTLE | Site of Peebles Castle Site of Peebles Castle |
Mr William Blackwood Mr John Buchan |
013 | [Situation] Western Extremity of the High Street This name applies to the place where the Old Castle of Peebles Once stood. This Castle was a favourite residence of many of the Kings of Scotland during their hunting excursions at, and around Peebles. It must have been long since removed as none of the inhabitants could give any information Concerning it |
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[Page] 34Town of Peebles
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" The parish Church was built in 1704 and stands
at the west End of the High Street on a small eminence,
on which the Castle of Peebles formerly stood."
New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] of Peebles-shire P. [Page] 17
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