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PEEBLES
SHEETS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Peebles -- 3
Burial Vault (Douglas Family) -- 11
Burial Vault (Hay Family) -- 11
Burial Vault (Erskine Family) -- 12
Biggies Knowe -- 23
British Linen Company's Bank -- 47
Bridgegate -- 52
Bridge-End -- 65
Burgh School -- 66
Cuddy Green -- 23
Crighton Cottage -- 24
Corn Mill (Ruins of) -- 27
Commercial Inn -- 31
Castle Hill -- 35
Church on the Site of Peebles Castle -- 35
Cuddy Pool -- 36
City of Glasgow Bank -- 39
County Hall -- 40
Crown Inn -- 41
Cuddy Bridge -- 44
Cross Keys Inn -- 50
Cunzie Neuk -- 60
Detachment of Rebel Army Encamped Here 1745 -- 25
Deans Wynd -- 53
Deans Park -- 13
Dean's House -- 56
Eddleston Water -- 11
Eastport -- 55
East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 62
Fir Knowe -- 15
Freemasons Tavern -- 47
Freemasons Lodge (Kilwinning) -- 47
Flesh Market -- 50
Free Church -- 54
Glencraig -- 15
Gas Works -- 36
Grammar School -- 66
Green Tree Inn -- 61
Hay Lodge -- 22
High Street -- 40
Haystoun Place -- 65
Jail -- 43
Long Close -- 52
Meadow Well -- 5
Minister's Pool -- 21
Mayfield Place -- 22
Mayfield Cottage -- 25
Minden Cottage -- 61
Mill Green -- 64
Manse -- 25
Northgate -- 46
Ninian's Haugh -- 64
Old Kirk Road -- 23
Old Town -- 26
Old Town Green -- 36
Old Town Vennel -- 37
Old County Ball Room -- 47
Peebles -- 3
Peebles Railway -- 11
Port Brae -- 42
Post Office -- 48
River Tweed -- 65
Railway Station -- 7
Ruins of Cross Church (15th Century) -- 8
Remains of St Andrew's Church (12th Century) -- 17
R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 31
Railway Hotel -- 38
Residence of Mungo Park In 1801-2 -- 51
Saw Mill -- 7
Site of Red Friars Monastery (13th Century) -- 8
Site of North Port -- 49
Strangers Nook -- 21
Site of Our Lady's Chapel -- 28
Site of Peebles Castle -- 34
St Michael's Brewery -- 41
St Michael's Wynd -- 41
Site of West Port -- 42
School (Free Church) -- 45
St Peter's Church (Episcopal) -- 54
Site of East Port -- 55
School Brae -- 56
Site of Market Cross -- 59
Site of Dean's Gutter -- 60
Site of St Mungo's Well -- 62
Southpark -- 63
Tree Bridge -- 24
Tontine Hotel -- 27
Town Wall -- 29
Town House -- 32
Tweed Bridge -- 64
Tweed Green -- 67
Tweedgreen -- 67
The Gytes -- 68
Union Bank -- 39
Usher's Wynd -- 45
Ven Law -- 13
Virgin Inns -- 44
Venlaw Bank -- 51
Walkers Haugh -- 68
Woodbine Cottage -- 68
Wauk Mill -- 24
West U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 38
Young Street -- 37
The Vennel -- 53 |
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PEEBLES [burgh] |
Town of Peebles
Town of Peebles
Town of Peebles
Town of Peebles
Town of Peebles
Town of Peebles |
New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Old Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Armstrongs Co [County] Map
Companion to Armstrongs Co [County] Map |
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[Situation] About the centre of the Parish
An Ancient Royal Burgh, the capital of Peebles-shire or Tweedale situated 6 miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Innerleithen 22 N.W. [North West] of Selkirk, 22 South of Edinburgh 27 East of Lanark 47½ E.S.E [East South East] of Glasgow and 54 miles N.N.E [North North East] of Dumfries. It's site is on the North bank of the Tweed, and on both banks but chiefly the East one, of the Eddleston. The newer portion of the town consists of the High Street running east and west, a wide and well built thoroughfare; the Northgate extending northwards from the High Street to the Railway Station and Parallel with Eddleston Water - Various brief streets and alleys go off at right angles from these main thoroughfares.
There is also a rising suburb on the Southern bank of the Tweed called Bridge-End. The older portion of the town consists almost entirely of one principal street about 1400 feet long. It's houses though in a few instances modern, are generally old and thatched. The Tweed at Peebles is spanned by a Substantial and elegant stone bridge of 5 Arches And the Eddleston by a wooden foot bridge - The name "Peebles" is of British origin and signifies "Sheilings" or " Shelters" obviously referring to the rude huts first erected here by primitive people. Peeles is governed by a Provost, 2 Bailies, a Treasurer, 13 Councillors elected according to the Reform Act. If returned no Member to Parliament, the inhabitants of the Burgh voting for the County Representatior. Population upwards off 2000. (The Public edifices, manufactories antiquities, Etc are all described under their respective heads) |
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Parish of Peebles -- Sheet 13 No 6
Peebles -- Parish of Peebles -- See Name Sheets 8 No 16 Parish of Peebles |
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MEADOW WELL |
Meadow Well
Meadow Well |
Mr James Gray
James Donaldson |
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[Situation] About 35 Chains N.W. [North West] of Peebles Chruch
A small well at the North of Fir Knowe so Called in Consequence of it being in a portion of land which is Kept as Meadow |
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RAILWAY STATION [Peebles] |
Peebles Railway Station
Peebles Railway Station |
Mr John Bathgate
R W Knox Station Master |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains N. [North] by E. [East] of the Church
A small building erected at the Terminus of the Peebles Railway where passengers and goods are booked to Edinburgh and any of the intermediate Stations on the line It consists of two waiting Rooms and Booking Office and has large sheds attached, where goods are Kept after their arrival for a short time The station is on the West side of the Eddlestone Water, over which a Wooden Bridge is erected, and a road made from the Station to the North end of the North Gate |
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SAW MILL [Peebles] |
Saw Mill
Saw Mill |
Thomas Murray
Thomas Gentle |
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[Situation] About ¼ of A mile N.E. [North East] of the Church
A Mill between the Wauk Mill and Railway Station lately erected by the Proprietor Sir Adam Hay Bart, for the purpose of sawing timber. The Mill has two large Circular Saws, which are propelled by Steam Power |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 2 Trace 3 & 6 |
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Ruins of CROSS CHURCH |
Cross Church (In Ruins)
Cross Church (In Ruins)
Cross Kirk |
Mr William Blackwood
Mr John Buchan
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains North of the Church.
A large and, at one time an extensive Ruin. Situated between the Railway Station and the Old Town. It was built by Alexander III about the year 1263 and was dedicated to St Nicholas. |
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Site of RED FRIARS MONASTERY [Peebles] |
Site of Red Friars Monastery (13th Century)
Site of Red Friars Monastery (13th Century)
Site Of Red Friars Monastery (13th Century) |
Mr William Blackwood
Mr John Buchan
Mr Robert Stirling Peebles |
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[Situation] Adjoining the Ruins of Cross Church
There was a Monastery attached to this Church which was founded for Red or Trinity Friars. The Church is said to have been at one time richly endowed. It was the parish Church from the time of the Reformation to the year 1784 at which time the present Church was built, Since then it has been left to ruin and decay. The walls are still entire and over a doorway at the East end is an inscription on stone Feire God 1656. No trace of the foundation of the Monastery or Cloisters remains to be Seen, but the site is shewn. |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 2 Trace 6 |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 2 Trace 6
"About a century after the erection of St. Andrews church King Alexander III bestowed on Peebles a particular mark of his munificence. This was the erection of the Cross church and monastery which took place in 1260 for reasons stated my Boece the historian. At that period there had recently been discovered under-ground near at a Spot north from the Old Town a Shrine of Stone Containing the remains of a human body which had been cut in pieces together with a cross bearing the name of St Nicholas
From the latter circumstances the body was believed to be that of St. Nicholas a culdee who was supposed to have suffered Martyrdom about the end of the third century during the persecutions of the early Christians in Britain. Such a discovery was not to be lightly passed over in an age of piety allied with superstition. Accordingly the Bishop of Glasgow urged the young King to found an ecclesiastical establishment on the Spot where unto all time the cross and relics of St Nicholas might lie preserved for the reverence of the people Alexander entered devoutly on the undertaking. A church with convent containing seventy Red Friars was founded and liberally endowed with land still called the Kirkland in the neighbourhood. At the Reformation the Cross-Church or as it was Sometimes called the church of the Holy Rude of Peebles met with the Common fate of ecclesiastical institutions. Its clergy were despersed and the revenues of the establishment less or more appropriated
The building now became the parish church and it served this purpose till 1784 when a new and more spacious edifice was finished at the head of the High Street on Spot formerly occupied by the Castle of Peebles. The ruins of the Cross-church now Known as the Auld Kirk will afterwards be referred to." ___ Guide to Peebles by W. & R.Chambers page 31 |
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The Cross Kirk Of Peeblis owed its foundation to a very common event which yet from the superstition of the times created much popular attention. On the 7th of May 1261 as we learn from Fordun there were dug up at Peebles a certain and magnificent and venerable Cross which was supposed to be the very cross of the martyred St Nicholas during the maximian persecution
There was also found here soon after an urn containing "the ashes and bones of a certain man's body". At the Gadenci town of the Romanized Christians these discoveries were nothing extraordinary Yet was Alexander III induced by William the Bishop of Glasgow to found on this site in 1254 a monastery for red friars. &c
In the Cross Kirk as well as in some other churches in Peeblis there were founded by the piety of ancient times a number of chaplainries and altarages with lands for their support all these were granted by James VI to the Corporation of Peeblis. At the reformation the High Church in the old town was destroyed and the Cross Church was converted into the parish Kirk the
Cloister was converted into houses for the Schoolmasters and public schools, and it was used for this purpose till the beginning of the eighteenth century when the cloister became ruinous
The revenues of the Cross were by reforming Sacrilege assigned in pensions to Walter Henderson and Son whether the famous zealot of the Scottish Kirk appears not. &c, Chambers Caledonia vol. [volume] 11 pgs [pages] 942, 943 |
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PEEBLES RAILWAY |
Peebles Railway |
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EDDLESTON WATER |
Eddleston Water |
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BURIAL VAULT (Douglas Family) [Cross Church] |
Burial Vault (Earls of March)
Burial Vault (Earls of March ) |
Mr John Buchan
James Donaldson |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
An old Shapeless mound at the North Side of the cross Church, where it Said the Earls of March were formerly interred. 'Douglas' was the family name. This title is now merged In that of Wemyss |
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BURIAL VAULT (Hay Family) [Cross Church] |
Burial Vault (Hays of Haystoun Bart, [Baronet])
Burial Vault (Hays of Haystoun Bart. [Baronet]) |
Mr John Buchan
Mr James Donaldson |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A house on the South side of the Cross Church, used as a burial place where the Hays of Haystoun Bart, [Baronet] and families are interred |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 2 Trace 3
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"On the north side (of the Cross Church) is the burial place of the
Earls of March, formerly a building with Old apartments above:
it is now a shapeless green mound"
Chambers Guide P: [Page] 54
*** The aisle adjoining, thickly Clothed in ivy, is that of the Hays of Haystoun,
Baronet; and it is proper to say, that at the expense of this family the whole
place is now kept in the best order"
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BURIAL VAULT (Erskine Family) [Cross Church] |
Burial Vault (John Erskine Esqr Venlaw)
Burial vault (John Erskine Esqr Venlaw |
John Erskine Esqr
Mr John Buchan |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
A place on the south side of the Cross Church enclosed by high walls. It is the burial place of John Erskine Esqr of Venlaw. It was formerly the burial place of the Earls of Morton. |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 2 Trace 5
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"One (Vault) is said to have originally belonged to the
Earls of Morton, and is now the burial-place of Mr Erskine of
Venlaw, into whose family it Came, on acquiring Smithfield"
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VEN LAW |
Ven Law |
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DEANS PARK |
Deans' Park
Deans' Park |
Mr Girdwood
William Spalding |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A small field on the East Side of the Northgate. It is supposed that this field was at one time the property of the Dean's of Peebles from which Circumstance it has derived its name |
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GLENCRAIG |
Glencraig
Glencraig |
James Gray FirKnowe
James Donaldson Old Town |
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[Situation] About 32 Chains W. [West] by N. [North] of the Church
A small Cottage, one Storey high. Situated on a small eminence West if FirKnowe. It is at present unoccupied, and is the property of the Earl of Wemys |
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FIRKNOWE |
FirKnowe
FirKnowe |
James Gray FirKnowe
James Donaldson Old Town |
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[Situation] About 30 Chains W. [West] by N. [North] of the Church
A neat Cottage two storeys high with vegetable gardens, offices and a few acres of land attached It is situated on an eminence West of St Andrews Church, which is planted with Fir and Forest trees and is the property and residence of Mr James Gray |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 4 Traces 1 & 2 |
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Remains of ST ANDREW'S CHURCH [Peebles] |
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
Ruins of St. Andrews Church
St. Andrews Kirk in Ruins |
Mr W. Blackwood, Writer &c
Mr Robert Stirling, Peebles
Chambers Guide to Peebles &c
Johnsons Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains W [West] by [North] of the Church
A ruin at the West end of the Old Town, having only the Tower which stands at its Western end & a portion of the Northern Sidewall Standing. It was erected as a place of Worship, in the 12th Century was consecretated by Bishop Joceline Archbishop of Glasgow in 1195 and was dedicated to St Andrew. It is said to have been richly endowed, as it had a Provost, ten altars, and ten choristers and remained the Parish Church of Peebles until the reformation. It is Supposed not to have been destroyed at that time, as there is a tradition still existing which says that Cromwells dragoons when engaged in besieging Neidpath Castle, stabled their horses in St Andrew's Church. It is surrounded by a large graveyard, enclosed by a substantially built wall. Nothing now remains to point out this. Once, large and magnificent establishment but the lower & sidewall above alluded to [over] |
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Remains of ST ANDREW'S CHURCH [Peebles] |
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
Ruins of St. Andrews Church
St. Andrews Kirk in Ruins |
Mr W. Blackwood, Writer &c
Mr Robert Stirling, Peebles
Chambers Guide to Peebles &c
Johnsons Co. [County] Map |
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"The parish church stood on the right bank of the Eddleston Water at the west end of the chief street of the old town. It was under the invocation of St Andrew (whose figure appears on the ancient seal of the burgh) and was surrounded by a cemetery. The chronicle of melrose records that the church St. Andrew the Apostle at Peblis was dedicated by Jocelin the Bishop of Glasgow on Sunday the 29th Of October 1195. In the year 1227 an agreement between the see of Glasgow and the Abbey of Paisley was concluded in the church of Peblis.
It had several altars or chantries "John of Geddes Lord of half of Ladyurd in the barony of Kirkurd gert be biggit the Chapel of our Lady Sanct Mary within the paroch Kirk of Sanct Andrew of Peblis;" and there in the year 1434 in presence of Wat. Tweedie of Drummelzier and others he resigned by Staff and baton his lands of half Ladyurd in the hands of his our Lord Walter Scott of Northington. The Rood altar of the College Kirk of Saint Andrew in Peebles was united with the Haly bluid altar situate in the Cross Kirk and had an annual revenue in 1561 of £10..19..2 arising from 29 small pieces of land a mill a barn and a moss-house".
"In the year 1543 the parish church of Saint Andrew was by the municipal corporation of the burgh and John Lord Hay of yester elected into a collegiate church endowed for a provost ten prebends and two choristars. The prebends which appear to have been founded in part from the revenues of previously existing chantries had the names of Saint Mary, the Holy Cross, Saint michael the Archangel Saint mary major, Saint John Baptist, Saint mary del Geddes, Saint Andrew, Saint James, Saint Lawrence, and Saint Christopher. The endowment made by the burgh and Lord Yester was probably no more than a yearly sum of 24 merks with a Chamber and a yard." Origines Parochiales Scotiae vol [volume] 1 p [page] 228-9 |
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Remains of ST ANDREW'S CHURCH [Peebles] |
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
Ruins of St. Andrews Church
St. Andrews Kirk in Ruins |
Mr W. Blackwood, Writer &c
Mr Robert Stirling, Peebles
Chambers Guide to Peebles &c
Johnsons Co. [County] Map |
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Of the earliest condition of Peebles nothing is known. It comes into notice in records in the eleventh century and chiefly in connection with the bishopric of Glasgow to which it ecclesiastically belonged. On the ruins of a religious structure of unknown antiquity a a church of some importance was founded about the middle twelfth century. It was consecrated by Bishop Jocelin of Glasgow and was dedicated to St Andrew. The church was amply endowed and found it a number of clergy. As early as the beginning of the 13th century Peebles had acquired so high an ecclesiastical character as to have given its name to the rural deanery of Tweeddale &c.
Whatever was the number of clergy belonging to the church of St. Andrew while it remained a parish church of ordinary class the establishment received a great accession of ecclesiastical Strength in the year 1543 when it was instituted a collegiate church by John Lord Hay of Yester and the municipal corporation of the burgh. It was endowed for a provost ten prebands or altars and ten choristers." &c. Chamber's Guide to Peebles page 30
The Church of St. Andrew already spoken as being connected with the parish burying- ground head of the Old Town may now be noticed. This edifice could never have possessed any architectural elegance but it was spacious and at one time as already stated contained ten richly endowed altars. It was at one of the altars in this church that the soul of the past King James 1 the mumificent patron of Peebles was long prayed for. At the Reformation the edifice ceased to be the parish church. Yet at that period it probably was not unroofed and destroyed for there is a tradition that the dragoons of Cromwell when engaged in the siege of Nidpath Castle stabled their horses in the body of the church. For upwards of a century the structure has consisted only of a [few] broken walls and a massive square tower - the grassy sward of its interior being dotted over with modern gravestones.
The burying-ground spacious and secluded (though not kept in first-rate order) comprehends several fine old tombstones with poetical and other inscriptions worthy of notice. And here again shines out conspicuosly the good site of a former period in art which seems to have survived till the beginning of the eighteenth century. The more |
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Remains of ST ANDREW'S CHURCH [Peebles] |
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
St. Andrew's Church (Remains of)
Ruins of St. Andrews Church
St. Andrews Kirk in Ruins |
Mr W. Blackwood, Writer &c
Mr Robert Stirling, Peebles
Chambers Guide to Peebles &c
Johnsons Co. [County] Map |
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interesting of these old monuments which are in the forms of throuchs or flat table-like stones are situated in the eastern division of the ground. Perhaps the oldest of all is that belonging to the family of Tweed once in flourishing circumstances in the burgh. It bears the name of John Tweedie bailie who died 1699; and John Tweedie provost who died 1712 beside wives sons and daughters.
This old tombstone which is fast sinking into ruin abounds in well executed figures emblematic of the four seasons
At a short distance may be seen in the old throuch-stone of the Hopes a rival in point of elegance to that of the Tweedies. Thomas Hope was town treasurer at the beginning of last century and was buried here along with his son and daughter in-law. The figures of these two last mentioned persons carved in bold relief on the stone afford a striking idea of the costume of the reign of William III. The date 1704 is still visible and we can also decipher the following lines.-
There lie three Hopes inclosed within
Death's prisoners by Adam's sin
Yet rest in Hope that they shall be
Set by the second Adam free
In and about the ruins of the church there are some monuments of old date one a throuch recently repaired that which marks the burying-place of the family of Chambers for several hundred years possibly the very resting place of William de la Chambre who appeared with other members at Berwick in 1296.
We have space to notice only one more of these old monuments a decaying upright stone with some neat carving erected in memory of Annie Hay wife of James Veitch merchant with the date 1704. It contains a few lines scarcely rhyme the affectionate breathing of an attached husband.
Near the gate is the strangers' nook and here in passing out will be observed some monuments erected the remains of officers of militia who died in Peebles when it was a military depot forty years ago. Adjoining are graves of several French officers who died while residing as prisoners of war on parole at a somewhat earlier period. Chambers's Guide to Peebles page 31 |
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MINISTER'S POOL |
Minister's Pool
Minister's Pool |
Mr James Mathison, Peebles
James Donaldson Old Town |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains West of the Church
This name applies to that part of the River Tweed which extends from the Weir to the first bend or turn in the river West of Hay Lodge it derived its name from the Manse or Minister's House which stands close to that part of the River. |
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STRANGERS NOOK |
Strangers' Nook
Strangers' Nook |
James Donaldson Old Town
James Gray Firknow |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains W [West] by N [North] of the Church
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River Tweed [crossed out - note on page] In p. [page] 65
Strangers' Nook [note on page]
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MAYFIELD PLACE [Peebles] |
Mayfield Place
Mayfield Place |
Mr Anderson Mayfield Place
James Gray FirKnowe |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a Mile W. [West] by N. [North] of the Church
A house two stories high at west end of the Old town having a small Flower garden in front and a portion of land, enclosed by a high stone wall, at its rere, attached. It is the property and residence of Mr Anderson |
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HAY LODGE |
Hay Lodge
Hay Lodge |
Revd. [Reverend] George H. Monilaws, Manse
Mr Anderson Mayfield Place |
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[Situation] About 16 Chains N.W. [North west] of the Church
A neat and well constructed building two stories high beautifully Situated on the North Bank of the River Tweed. It has excellent offices, large vegetable garden, and som wooded and Ornamental grounds attached, and is the property and Occasional residence (Particularly in the Shooting Season) of the Earl of Weyms. It was formerly the property of the Hay family which accounts for its name |
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BIGGIES KNOWE |
Biggies Knowe
Biggies Knowe
Biggies Knowe
Biggies Knowe |
Mr William BlacKwood
Mr John B. Lyall
Armstrong's Co. [County] map
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains North of the Church
This is a small narrow street which runs nearly in a paralel with Eddleston Water from the East end of the Old Town, to near the Tree bridge The Houses are only one story high are occupied principally by trades people and have in general small vegetable gardens attached. The only house of note in the this street if that called The Virgin Arms and is situated on the S. [South] side of the street at its junction with the Old Town |
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Old Kirk Road
Old Kirk Road
Kirk Gate |
Mr Cogan BiggiesKnowe
Walter Haig Wauk Mill
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[Situation] Extends North of Biggies Knowe
This is a narrow lane or Road which leads from Biggies Knowe to the Cross Church |
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Cuddy Green
Cuddy Green |
Mr Cogan Biggies Knowe
Walter Haig |
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[Situation] About 13 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A small green which extends from the Wauk Mill along the West side of Eddleston Water, towards Cuddy Bridge from which it has derived its name |
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Crighton Cottage
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Mr P Lambert, Crighton Cottage
Mr Cogan, Biggies Knowe |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
A neat Cottage two storeys high with small vegetable garden attached. It is situated at the N E [North East] end of Biggies Knowe and is the property and residence of Miss Lambert. |
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Tree Bridge
Tree Bridge |
Walter Haig Wauk Mill
Thomas Gentle, Bridge Gate |
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[Situation] about 11 chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
A small wooden Bridge erected across the Eddleston Water. On the road or Passage leading from Bridge gate to Biggies Knowe |
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WAUK MILL [Peebles] |
Wauk Mill
Wauk Mill |
Walter Haig
Thomas Gentle |
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[Situation] About 15 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A mill on the West side of the Eddlestone Water, which is used for the purpose of cleaning, scouring and thicKening woolen clothes. It is one of the Mills belonging to the Burgh and is ocupied by Walter Haig. |
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MAYFIELD COTTAGE |
Mayfield Cottage
Mayfield Cottage |
Mr Anderson, Mayfield Place
James Donaldson, Old Town |
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[Situation] About 17 Chains N.W. [North West] of the Church
A neat cottage one storey high with vegetable and flower garden attached generally let in the Summer Season to respectable parties. It is the property of Mr Anderson Mayfield Place |
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MANSE [Peebles] |
Manse (Ph) [Parish]
Manse (Ph) [Parish] |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Monilaws, Manse
Mr William Blackwood Writer |
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[Situation] About 15 Chains West of the Church
A well constructed building two storeys high with suitable offices, large Vegetable garden and some ornamental ground attached, beautifully Situated on the North side of the River Tweed. It is the property and residence for the time being of the Revd [Reverend] G.H. Monilaws |
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DETACHMENT OF REBEL ARMY ENCAMPED HERE (1745) |
Place
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Provost Stirling
Mr John Buchan |
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[Situation] About ⅜ of a mile West of the Church
This is a field on the South side of the Road leading from Peebles to Nedpath Castle and West of Hay Lodge, where it is supposed the Highland Army encamped in passing thro Peebles |
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Peebles was untroubled by the rebellion of 1715,
but in 1745 it received a visit from the forces of Prince Charles Edward
on route to England ***According to local tradition, the Highlanders
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OLD TOWN [Peebles] |
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town |
Revd [Reverend] G H Monilaws, Manse
Mr William Blackwood, Writer
Armstrong's Co. [County] Maps
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] Wester Extremity of the town of Peebles
This is a Street of plain houses varying from one to two Stroreys in height, and extending from Cuddy Bridge Westward, to near St. Andrew's church. The street is Macadamized, lighted with gas, and has pumps placed in different parts for the accommodation of the inhabitants. The houses are placed on each side of the Street, and have all, or nearly so, small vegetable gardens attached. The persons inhabiting this street are Mechanics and Agricultural laborers It is said that this, together with other streets, (now removed) formed the Town of Peebles at one time, from which circumstance it still retains the name of the Old Town. |
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TONTINE HOTEL [Peebles] |
Tontine Hotel
Tontine Hotel |
Thomas Noble Innkeeper
Mr William Blackwood |
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[Situation] About 7 Chains East of the Church
A large and commodious building on the South side to the High Street, erected in 1808 by the Gentlemen of the County in order to its being Kept and used as a Hotel. It is three storeys high, Kept in good repair, and has excellent Stabling and Coach houses attached and is occupied at present by Thomas Noble |
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CORN MILL (Ruins of) [Peebles] |
Corn Mill (in Ruins)
Corn Mill (in Ruins) |
Provost Stirling
Mr W Blackwood |
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[Situation] 3 Chains S.W. [South West] of the Church
A ruin at the west end of the High Street, and South of the Castle Hill It was the Corn Mill belonging to the Burgh, but got burned down a dozen years ago. It is now let to a person for the purpose of maKing it into a Woollen Factory |
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Site of OUR LADY'S CHAPEL |
Our Lady's Chapel (Site of)
Our Lady's Chapel (Site of)
Our Lady's Chapel (Site of) |
Mr John Buchan
Mr Robert Stirling
Origines Parochiales Scotiae |
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[Situation] About 3 Chains East of the Church
This is the place where the Chapel belonging to the Castle of Peebles Once stood. It is said to have been a long narrow building, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and Known by the name Our Lady's Chapel. It was for many years used as a Session house, where the business of the Kirk Session and Presbytery was transacted. It is not Known by whom or at what time it was erected, but it was pulled down at the time the present church began to be a building. |
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" There was a chapel in the burgh dedicated to the Blessed virgin mary
and commonly Known as our Lady's Chapel. It appears to have existed as early
at least as the beginning of the fourteenth century. In the year 1366 it was endowed
by King David II with the grain and fulling mills of Innerleithan their lands and rich
multures. Its advowson seems to have belonged to the bailies of the burgh and its
revenues at the Reformation were reported to be £21..3..8. It was a long narrow
building and stood on the bank of the Eddleston or Peebles Water on the site
which came afterwards to be a part of the High Street of the new town "
Origines Parichiales Scotiae vol [volume]1 p [page] 229
"There was also in Peebles a chapel which had been dedicated to the Virgin Mary and which was usually
called Lady Chapel ". Chalmers Caledonia vol [volume] II. p. [page] 945 |
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TOWN WALL [Peebles] |
Town Wall
Town Wall |
Mr William Blackwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] Eastern Extent of the town of Peebles
This was a strong built wall about 4 feet in thickness and about 8 or 9 feet in height which was erected round the Town as a means of defence against the invasion of an enemy. Commencing at the West end of the High Street where there was a gate called West Port, it went in a Northerly direction towards the Eddleston Water it then turned along the East side of the Eddleston Water as far as Usher's Wynd at which place it tooK an Easterly direction Keeping the South side of the Wynd and crossed the North-gate near the British Linen Companys Bank, at which place there was a gate called North Port, the wall keeps still an Easterly direction till it goes to the East end of the garden belonging to the British Linen Company's Bank at which place there is the remains of Watch Tower, the wall then takes a Southerly direction, going along the back part of some gardens, till it crossed the east end of the Town, when as gate called the East Port was erected the wall still continues in the Same direction Keeping the West side of the Old Vennel till it reaches Tweed Green. It the turns Westwards Keeping on the North side of Tweed Green till till it reaches near to Tweed Bridge, at which place it takes a Northerly direction to where the West Port before mentioned stood at the West end of the High Street. A great portion of the Old Wall is at present standing |
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Town of Peebles
In the eastern Section of the town may likewise be observed
some portions of the wall built as a defence against sudden
invasion. The line of the wall Can be satisfactorily traced
Starting from Portbrae, where there was a gate leading to
the bridge, the wall was conducted along the South side of the
town. Ascending to the East-Port, it proceeded in a northerly
direction, so as to include some gardens in the Northgate;
and it is at this place that a considerable part remains till
the present day. The wall crossed the Northgate, near the
building now occupied by the British Linen Company's Bank
and ran down the side of the opposite lane Called "Usher's Wynd",
to the Side of Eddleston Water. It then Proceeded along the
foot of the gardens: passed the foot if the Brig-gate, also the foot of
St Michael's Wynd, an alley with a fostered, leading to what seemed
to have been a ford across Eddleston
Water to the Kirk-road now called BiggiesKnowe; the wall then proceeded
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"at the Port-brae. Within these limits the New Town was originally built. The wall
included the Chapel of the Virgin at the west End of High Street and also a pile of
building which formed the old Tolbooth, Situated at the foot of Brig-gate. It seems
probable that this Tolbooth, or prison, was originally nothing else than the house of the
warden appointed to take charge of the gate: for such was the origin of many prisons both
in England and Scotland. The very name imports a place for taking toll at the entrance
to a walled City. The gate at the foot of the Brig-gate was doubtless an important inlet
to the town. It was the way by which Communication was Chiefly kept up between the
Cross Church and the mansion of the Dean of Tweeddale, and led to what was long the
Principal Entrance from the Old Town, as well as the County on the west".
Chamber's "Guide to Peebles and it's Neighbourhood"
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COMMERCIAL INN [Peebles] |
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn |
Thomas Wallace Innkeeper
Thomas Noble Innkeeper |
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[Situation] About 10 chains East of the Church
An Inn on the South side of High street two stories high with good stabling accommodation and large vegetable garden attached occupied by by Thomas Wallace Innkeeper, horses and cart are Kept for hire at this establishment |
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL [Peebles] |
R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel
R.C. [Roman Catholic]Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] James Clapperton
Mr Cogan, Biggies Knowe |
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[Situation] About 10 chains East of the church
A house two storeys high situated on the West side of a close which extends from the South side of the High Street near the Commercial Inn, the upper storey or room which Comprises the whole length of the building is occupied as a catholic chapel where Divine Service, is regularly Performed. The attendance is commonly about 50 but in Summer or Autumn it greatly increases. The officiating Clergyman is the Revd [Reverend] James Clapperton |
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TOWN HOUSE [Peebles] |
Townhouse
Townhouse
Town House
Town House |
Mr John Stirling, Provost.
Mr A. Donaldson. Senr, [Senior] Bailie
Armstrong's map of Peebles
Johnston's Map of Peebles |
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[Situation] About 10 chains East of the Church
A plain building two storeys high Situated on the South side of the North Street. The Council Room where the Provost and Council sit and deliberate on matters in Connnection the Burgh, is on the ground floor at the rere of the building. There is also a ball or concert room News Room and library & Museum Contained in the upper flat of the building. The News room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is free to all who are subscribers to the library other parties are charged 1d per Visit The library contains many hundred of volums which treat of different Subjects The Museum Contains different Kinds of Fossils with many other old and curious things of bygone years |
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Site of PEEBLES CASTLE |
Site of Peebles Castle
Site of Peebles Castle |
Mr William Blackwood
Mr John Buchan |
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[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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Town of Peebles
see following page Quote
" 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."
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CASTLE HILL |
Castle Hill
Castle Hill |
Mr R Stirling Tweed Green
Mr William Blackwood Writer |
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[Situation] Western Extremity of the High Street
This name is given to the small eminence which extends from the West end of the High Street to the gas Works, on it are situated the Parish Church, County Hall and Jail and a large and well kept Bowling Green. It has derived its name from the Old Castle of Peebles which was erected on the spot where the present Church stands |
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CHURCH on the Site of Peebles Castle |
Church Ph [Parish]
Church Ph [Parish] |
Revd [Reverend] G H Monilaws. Manse
Mr William Blackwood, Writer |
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[Situation] Western Extremity of High Street
A large square building at the west end of the High Street erected in 1784 and seated to contain about 800. There is an average attendance of 550 and yearly communicants 300. The Minister is the Revd [Reverend] G H Monilaws whose stipend ranges from £250 to £400 according to the Fiars Prices of the County together with the usual accommodation of A Manse and about 5½ acres of Glebe land, in the front part of the church is a steeple having a clock with transparent dials, which is illuminated at night with gas. The church stands on the site of the old castle of Peebles |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 5 Trace 5
[Written above CHURCH on the Site of Peebles Castle] Quote
See preceding page
"The Parish Church was built in 1784 , and stands
at the West end of the High Street, on a small eminence,
on which the Castle of Peebles formerly stood"
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OLD TOWN GREEN |
Old Town Green
Old Town Green |
James Donaldson Old Town
James Robertson Old Town |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains N.W. [North West] of the Church
A small green lying between the gardens at the South side of the Old Town and the Eddleston Water, extending from Cuddy Bridge to the River Tweed. It is generally used by the inhabitants as a place for drying clothes |
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CUDDY POOL |
Cuddy Pool
Cuddy Pool |
Mr William Blackwood, Writer,
Mr James Mathaison High Street |
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[Situation] About 3 Chains North of the Church
This name applies to that part of the Eddleston Water which lies between the Tree Bridge and the River Tweed |
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GAS WORKS [Peebles] |
Gas Works
Gas Works |
John Dalling Gas Worker
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] 5 Chains West of the Church
This name applies to the premises at the West end of the Castle Hill and Situated between the Eddleston Water on the North and the River Tweed on the South. It was erected for the Manufacture of Gas and has two good Sized Gasometers, and Managers house attached The Peebles Gas light Company are the Proprietors |
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YOUNG STREET [Peebles] |
Young Street
Young Street
Ludgate
Ludgate |
James Donaldson Old Town
James Robertson Old Town
Armstrong's Co. [County] map
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[Situation] Extends North from Old Town
This is a small street which branches off the Old town, opposite the Old Town Vennel and extends Northwards along the Rosetta Road for a short distance, the houses are all on the East side of the Street and are from one to two storeys high having Vegetable gardens attached and chiefly occupied by Trades people This street was formerly Known by the name of Ludgate. |
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OLD TOWN VENNEL [Peebles] |
Old Town Vennel
Old Town Vennel |
James Donaldson, Old Town
James Robertson Old Town |
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[Situation] Extends South from Old Town
A small narrow lane extending from the Old Town Southward, to the Old Town Green. The West United Presbyterian Church, stands on the West side of this lane at the place where it joins the Old Town Green |
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WEST U.P. CHURCH [Peebles] |
West U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
West U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander Thompson
Mr Robert Stirling Writer |
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[Situation] About 8 Chains W. [West] by N. [North] of the Church
A square building of considerable size, with small session house attached built by the United Presbyterians as a Place for Divine Worship. It is Situated on the West side of the Old Town Vennel, at its junction with Old Town Green, is seated to contain 500, has an average attendance of about 350, and yearly Communicants 210 The Minister is the Reverend Alexander Thompson who receives a salary of £130 per annum. |
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RAILWAY HOTEL [Peebles] |
Railway Hotel
Railway Hotel |
William Brydon, Innkeeper
Peter Pennicuik, Old Town |
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[Situation] 8 Chains N.W. [North West] of the Church
A small Inn or Public House on the South side of the Old Town having some stabling accommodation and large Vegetable garden attached
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UNION BANK [Peebles] |
Union Bank of Scotland
Union Bank of Scotland |
Mr John Bathgate
Mr William BlacKwood |
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[Situation] Western Extremity High Street Immediately E. [East] of County Hall.
A house on the North side of the High Street at its Western extremity, a portion of which is rented by the Union Bank of Scotland Banking Company as an office where the general and Ordinary affairs of a Bank is carried on. It is only a branch bank, and is managed by Mr John Bathgate Procurator Fiscal |
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CITY OF GLASGOW BANK [Peebles] |
City of Glasgow Bank
City of Glasgow Bank |
Mr John Buchan
Mr William BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
A house two storeys high on the North side of the High street with vegetable garden attached It was purchased by the City of Glasgow BanKing Company and used by then as a BanKing establishment, where bills are discounted and the general routine of a bank carried on The Manager is Walter Thorburn Esqr and Cashier Mr John Buchan |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 5 Trace 6
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COUNTY HALL [Peebles] |
County Hall
County Hall |
Mr John Bathgate
Mr William BlacKwood |
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[Situation] Western Extremity of High Street
A large and commodious building erected at the West end of the High Street at the joint expense of the County and Burgh, and used as a Court House, where the Sheriff or Sheriff depute, sits and holds their Court on every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during the Session |
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HIGH STREET [Peebles] |
High Street
High Street |
Mr William BlacKwood
Mr John Stirling Provost, |
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[Situation] Centre of town of Peebles
This name applies to that part of Peebles which extends from its junction with the North gate and East Port, to the Church, the street is of considerable width, is well paved and lighted with gas The houses on each side are well built and vary from two to three storeys in height, and are in general occupied by the trading population of the Town, Viz cloth merchants, Grocers Innkeepers &c, The City of Glasgow Bank Union Bank of Scotland and Crown Inn are situated on the North side of the Street and the Dean's House Commercial Inn and Tontine Hotel are on the South side |
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ST MICHAEL'S BREWERY |
St. Michael's Brewery
St. Michael's Brewery |
Robert Potts, Brewer
James Mathison InnKeeper |
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[Situation] About 8 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
This name applies to those premises on the West side of St. Michaels Wynd which are used as a brewing establishment. It consists of two ranges of buildings with an enclosed yard attached, and is occupied by Robert Potts and Co. [Company] who brew both ale and Table of Small beer in this establishment. |
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ST MICHAEL'S WYND [Peebles] |
St Michael's Wynd
St Michael's Wynd
St Michaels Wynd |
Mr John Buchan
James Mathison
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[Situation] Extends North of High Street
A small narrow lane extending from the North side of the High Street to the Eddleston Water |
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CROWN INN [Peebles] |
Crown Inn
Crown Inn |
James Mathison InnKeeper
Mr John Buchan |
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[Situation] North Side of High Street
An Inn Situated on the North side of the High street having good Stabling Accommodation attached occupied by James Mathison Innkeeper |
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PORT BRAE |
Port Brae
Port Brae
Port Brae |
Mr John Buchan
Mr Robert Stirling
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Extends S.W. [South West] of Western Extreme
This name applies to that portion of Street or Road extending from the West end of the High Street to Tweed Bridge there are a few houses on its N.W. [North West] side, which are two storeys high and are occupied by mechanics |
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Site of WEST PORT [Peebles] |
West Port Site of
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Mr John Buchan
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] Western Extremity of the High Street
This is the place where the gate by which the town was entered from the West side was erected. It stood between the Old Chapel and the house which is at present occupied by Mr Elder. No trace whatever of it now remains |
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JAIL [Peebles] |
Jail
Jail |
William Lyons Prison Keeper
Ninian Notman, Police Superintendent |
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[Situation] Western Extremity of the High Street
A narrow building three stories high, attached to the West end of the County Hall, and used as a place of confinement for parties who are sentenced by the Sheriff to a short or temporary imprisonment. It has a small garden enclosed by a stone wall about 15 feet high, in which place are two small aring yards, where prisoners are allowed to remain for a short time daily The different cells and passages in the prison are Kept very clean and regular and are properly Ventilated. The number of prisoners confined here seldom exceeds Ten at any time, at the present time there are only two. The Governor of Keeper is William Lyons |
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VIRGIN INNS [Peebles] |
Virgin Inns
Virgin Inns
Virgin Inns |
James Donaldson, Old Town
Mr R Stirling, Tweed Green
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[Situation About 5 Chains North by E [East] of the Church
A house at the South end of BiggiesKnowe On the side of the Street next to Cuddy bridge There are different stories or traditions respecting this house. It is said by Some that it was an Inn or Public house which was kept by three Maiden Sisters, & others believe that it was a Nunnery in Connection with Our Lady's Chapel which stood near the West end of the High Street It has a small vegetable garden attached and on a stone in the South end of house is marKed 1736. |
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CUDDY BRIDGE |
Cuddy Bridge
Cuddy Bridge |
James Donaldson Old Town
William BlacKwood, Writer |
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A narrow stone Bridge of one Arch erected over the Eddleston Water on the road leading from the High Street to the Old town. It is said that previous to the Bridge being built a person Kept a donkey for the purpose of carrying people across at this place, from which Circumstance the Bridge has derived its name. the Eddlestone Water on both sides this Bridge is well Known as 'Cuddy' or Cuddy Pool |
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On a few of the older buildings in Peebles also on several grave stones
in the churchyard the figure 4 has been carved ornamentally along with
inscriptions and dates. There is a good example of this on the gable of the house called the
Virgin Inns situated at the north end of the bridge over the Eddleston Water
A sketch of the stone is annexed. Besides the figure executed in an ornamental
manner the Stone has the date 1736 at which time the house was built by James Little
merchant son of Adam Little of Winkston. It was erected on a site occupied by ruinous property
The tradition in the neighbourhood is that it was at one time an inn Kept by three maiden
Sisters and hence the name which it now bears. As regards the figure 4 it appears to have
been a symbol of mercantile pursuits and was employed by persons to signify that they dealt in articles from
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SCHOOL (Free Church) [Peebles] |
Free Church School
Free Church School |
John B Lyall, Teacher.
Revd [Reverend] W. W Duncan |
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[Situation] About 15 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A house on the North side of Ushers Wynd. Kept as a Schoolhouse in Connection with the Free Church, where the usual branches of an English education are taught to the pupils. The average attendance is generally about 60 children of both sexes. The Master Mr Lyall receives £15 annually from the Free church School fund, and £15 from Government together with School fees from the children. |
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USHER'S WYND [Peebles] |
Usher's Wynd
Usher's Wynd |
Mr Frank Neilson
Mr W BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 17 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
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NORTHGATE |
Northgate
Northgate
Northgate |
Mr BlacKwood Writer
Mr William Stuart, W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Chambers Guide to Peebles |
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[Situation] Extends North from the High Street
A street which extends Northwards from the junction of the High Street and Eastport, to near the entrance leading to the Railway Station, It is part paved and part Macadamized is well lighted with gas and supplied with water, the Houses on each side vary from One to two storeys in height have all or nearly so vegetable gardens attached, and are occupied in general by Mechanics and labourers. The only houses of any note on either side this street are the British Linen Company's Bank and the Cross Keys Inn, on its East side, and a house on its West side at its junction with Bridge gate, where the celebrated traveller Mungo ParK resided. |
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FREEMASONS TAVERN [Peebles] |
Freemasons' Tavern
Freemasons' Tavern |
Archibald Donaldson
FranK Neilson Northgate |
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[Situation] Southern Extremity of Northgate
A public house on the West side of the Northgate, two Storeys in height, having an under ground Cellar, where the spirits, Ale & Porter are Kept. The upper storey is Composed of one large room in which the Freemason's lodge is at different times Kept, but at all other times it is used by the occupier Mrs Potts. - This Lodge holds of the Grand Lodge Edinburgh Archibald Donaldson Junior R.W.M. John Donaldson Secretary |
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OLD COUNTY BALL ROOM [Peebles] |
County Old Ball Room
County Old Ball Room |
Provost Stirling
Mr W BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About the centre of Northgate on WestSide
A long building two storeys high on the West side of the Northgate the under storey is occupied by some agricultural labourers. the upper storey which was formerly the Ball Room is at present used as a Carpenters Shop |
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"Among the fragments of Antiquity in the Northgate, is
a building with A pointed gable to the Street and latterly
connected with a Tannery; from a date carved in stone, it
appears be an erection of the Seventeenth Century. This
antique building is Known to have originally been the
County Ball Room." Chambers Guide to Peebles & Neighbourhood
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POST OFFICE [Peebles] |
Post Office
Post Office |
Andrew Stavert, High Street
James Donaldson, Old Town |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A house two storeys high, on the North side of the Bridgegate with Vegetable garden attached. It is Kept as a Post Office from which letters are despatched to, and received from Edinburgh daily. The Edinburgh Mail arrives here at 10 OClock each day and is sent from here at 10 OClock each night. This is a district Post Office and the Sub offices in Connection with it are Stobo, Manor, Traquair, and Innerleithen to which places letters are despatched from here immediately after arrival of the Mail from Edinburgh, letters are also forwarded here from the above mentioned offices and arrive a short time previous to the Mail Starting for Edinbro. The Post Mistress is Mrs Williamson. |
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BRITISH LINEN COMPANY'S BANK |
British Linen Company's Bank
British Linen Company's Bank |
Mr William Stuart, Manager
Mr Robert Stirling, Cashier |
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[Situation] About ¼ of A mile N.E. [North East] of the Church
A large house three storeys high on the East side of the North gate, with a small portion of wooded ground in front and large Vegetable garden in the rere Attached. The Southern end of the premises, is used as a bank, where the usual and general affairs of a BanKing establishment is carried on, and the Northern portion is occupied by the Manager Mr Stuart as his Private Residence. It is the property of the British Linen Company |
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Site of NORTH PORT [Peebles] |
North Port (Site of)
North Port (Site of) |
Mr Frank Neilson
Mr William BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
A place at the East end of Usher's Wynd where a gate was fixed through which access to the Town could only be gained by the North Side.
"If (Peebles) was surrounded by a wall to ward of sudden attacks of the Borders: and of this defence the line can still be easily traced in connection with ports or gates, as now indicated by the names, Northgate, Eastgate, and Port brae"
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"If (Peebles) was surrounded by a wall to ward of sudden
attacks of the Borders: and of this defence the line can still
be easily traced in connection with ports or gates, as now
indicated by the names, Northgate, Eastgate, and Port brae"
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CROSS KEYS INN [Peebles] |
Cross Keys Inn
Cross Keys Inn |
Andrew Forbes, Innkeeper
Mr F Neilson Northgate |
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[Situation] About 8 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A house two storeys high on the East side of the Northgate It stands at the further side of a Court yard, which is entered by a large gateway over which is an old Sun dial to all appearances greatly defaced. It is said that this house at one time was the the town Residence of the Williamson's of Cardrona It has good stabling and other acc-ommodation and has a large vegetable garden in the rere attached. It is occupied by Andrew Forbes, InnKeeper. |
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FLESH MARKET |
Flesh Market
Flesh Market |
Provost Stirling
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[Situation] About 10 Chains E [East] by N. [North] of the Church
A small yard on the South side of High Street and West of Dean's Wynd, where Cattle are slaughtered, and meat sold to the inhabitants, It is the property of the Burgh, |
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VENLAW BANK |
Venlaw Bank
Venlaw bank |
Arthur Burnett Esqr
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[Situation] About ⅜ of a mile N.E [North East] of the Church
A neat well Constructed house three storeys high with ornamental ground Vegetable garden and a few acres of land attached. It Situated at the base of Ven Law, East of the Town, and is the property and residence of Arthur Burnett Esqr Sheriff Substitute for the County of Peebles |
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RESIDENCE OF MUNGO PARK IN 1801-2 |
Former Residence of Mungo Park |
Mr W Blackwood
Christopher Young |
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[Situation] About 13 Chains N.E [North East] of the Church
A house two storeys high on the West side of the Northgate at its junction with Bridge gate It was once the residence of the Celebrated traveller Mungo Park. It is at present occupied by Doctor Junor. |
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A small projecting building in the High Street (opposite
the head of the Northgate), lately occupied by a butcher, is said
to have formed the Surgery of the Late lamented Mungo Park, during
his residence in Peebles in 1801-2 (his dwelling-house being
at the head of the Briggate) Previous to his second and fatal
journey in Africa. In this miserable deed did Park experience
some of the difficulties meideatal to the life of A Country Surgeon,
and puir for that Kind of Employment as a traveller which
he felt to be his destiny." Chambers "Guide to Peebles" p [page] 49 |
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BRIDGEGATE |
Bridgegate
Bridgegate |
Mr Robert Stirling
Mr William Stuart. W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
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[Situation] About 13 Chains N.E of the Church
A short street extending from the South end of the Northgate Westwards to Biggies Knowe till it reaches the Eddlestone Water The house which are generally all on the North side are two storeys high and are occupied by respectable mechanics. The Post office stands on the North side of this street |
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LONG CLOSE [Peebles] |
Long Close
Long Close |
Mr Robert Stirling
Mr William BlacKwood |
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[Situation] Extends Westward from Southern extremity of Northgate
A long, narrow, dirty close of Wynd, branching of the North side of the Eastport. The houses are all only one storey high, being part slated and part thatched, and are occupied by agricultural laborers. |
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THE VENNEL [Peebles] |
The Vennel
The Vennel |
Mr Robert Stirling
John Willins, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation Extending South from the East-Port
A lane or road extending Southwards from the East Port to Tweed Green it is bounded on both sides for the most part with high stone walls, The East, U.P. Church is erected on the East side of this lane at its Southern extremity |
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DEANS WYND [Peebles] |
Dean's Wynd
Dean's Wynd |
James Donaldson
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] Extends Northward of High Street
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ST PETER'S CHURCH (Episcopal) |
St Peter's Church (Episcopal)
St Peter's Church (Episcopal) |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas R Wyer, Minister
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] About 15 chains E. [East] by N. [North] of the Church
A rectangular building on the South Side of the High Street built by persons of the Episcopal Communion as a place for Divine Worship. It is in the Gothic Style of Architecture and is seated to contain about 130. The attendance at this church varies very much. The Minister is the Reverend Thomas R Wyer who receives a Salary of £60 pounds per annum |
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FREE CHURCH [Peebles] |
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] W. W. Duncan
John B. Lyall, Schoolmaster |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains East of the Ph [Parish] Church
A square building at the North Side of Tweed Green erected in 1844 by the Free church party It is seated to contain 400 has an average attendance of about 350 and yearly communion 210 The Minister is the Reverend W. W. Duncan who derives his salary from the Sustentation Fund together with having a free house and garden |
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EASTPORT |
East Port
East Port |
Mr Thomas White High Street
John Young Eastport |
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[Situation] East end of High Street
This street extends from the Cross at the East end of the High Street to where the Town wall crossed at the East end. The houses are from two to three storeys high, have vegetable gardens attached and are occupied by Shopkeepers and Mechanics The closes on each side are inhabited by labourers &c. |
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Site of EAST PORT [Peebles] |
East Port Site of
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Mr William Blackwood
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church - End of East Port
This marks the place at the east end of the Town, where the gate was erected which gave ingress or egress to the Town on that side, no Vestage of the gate now remains. |
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" If (Peebles) was surrounded by a wall to ward off
sudden attacks of the Borders: and of this defence
the line can still be traced in connection with Ports
or Gates, as now indicated by the names, Northgate,
Eastgate and Port-Brae."
Chambers Guide to Peebles
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SCHOOL BRAE |
School Brae
School Brae |
Mr Robert Stirling Writer
Alexander Dickson, Town Councillor |
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[Situation] Extends South of High Street
A narrow lane extending from from the South side of the High Street to Tweed Green from the High Street it is entered through an Archway under the Townhouse It is so called from the Burgh and Grammar Schools being situated at its southern extremity |
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DEAN'S HOUSE |
Dean's House
Dean's House |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas R Wyer
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] South side of High Street
A house at the South side of the High Street, three stories high, having a small turret at its western Corner and a large vegetable garden extending from its rere to Tweed Green attached It is supposed to have been the residence in former times of the Deans of Peebles It became the property of the Hays in 1624 and in 1687 became the property of William Duke of Queensberry, at which time it was called Queensberry Lodge or Lodging. It is at present occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Thomas R Wyer, Episcopal Minister who keeps an Academy and Boarding house for Young Gentlemen. |
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Dean's House
Of the old houses with characteristic features a few specimens are presented in Peebles. The most conspicuous is a massive building on the south side of High Street with sharp slated roof and a turret at one of its corners. It is provided with a port-cochere giving access to a courtyard and doorway behind in the usual continental style. A garden opening on the courtyard slopes towards the Tweed green. This remarkable building at one time belonged to the Cross church and by a charter of James VI 1624 came into the possession of the Hays Lords Yester afterwards Earls of Tweeddale from whom as is seen by the Signature of the time of James VII 8th February 1687 it passed to William first Duke of Queensberry in liferent and to his second son Lord William Douglas first Earl of March in fee. The property thus came into the Queensberry family about the time the Duke acquired possession of Nidpath.
According to a tradition in Peebles this tenement was formerly called the Deans House. It is so named in Armstrong's map (1775) opposite the mansion there was at no distant day an open drain already referred to as the Dean's Gutter and here on the north side of the Street is an alley still called the Dean's Wynd. The Deans House bears the appearance of having undergone several alteration. looking at the various circumstances connected with it we have little difficulty in concluding that from being originally a mansion belonging to a distinguished churchman it was modernised by the Yester family on coming into their possession and subsequently improved by the Duke of Queensberry about 1690 as a town mansion for his son the Earl of March. Under the name of Queensberry Lodging it was jointly with Nidpath the residence of the first and second Earls of March and here it is said the third Earl subsequently fourth Duke of Queensberry was born on the 16th of December 1725. In 1781 as appears by the burgh records the property was sold by the Duke to Dr. [Doctor] James Reid by whom and by his son Dr. [Doctor] John Reid it was many years possessed and it is still owned by the family. At present the mansion is occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] T. R. Wyer as a boarding house and academy for young gentlemen. |
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Market Cross of Peebles
"In an open central space in the High Street nearly opposite the head of the North gate once stood the cross of Peebles. It consisted of an octagonal shaft of stone three feet three inches in circumference and about twelve feet high with one ornamental capital on which rested a sun dial. The pillar or shaft rose from a paved platform or roof an octagonal building about 10 feet high. An access to the platform was gained by a door and inner flight of steps. From this handsome erection which formed an ornament to the street Royal and other proclamations were made and for ages the King's health was drunk by the gentlemen of the town and county on every recurring birthday of his majesty. In 1807 the provost reported to the town council that the cross was in a ruinous state and required to be either repaired or removed. The town council agreed that the cross be taken down and removed and that the whole materials should be sold by public roup. This interesting old fabric was accordingly removed and its materials disposed of the shaft being resigned to Sir John Hay who transferred it to the pleasure ground of King's meadows where it now remains.
The shaft of sandstone is considerably decayed but the dial is entire and bears the date 1699. A[---]st it the partially obliterated carvings on the capital may still be traced the arms of the town there are likewise faint traces of the cognisances of the Frasers and the Hays of Yester who as hereditary sheriffs of Peeblesshire took particular interest in the affairs of the burgh. It is our belief that the shaft is of considerably older date than the dial." etc. Chambers Guide to Peebles, 1856, page 56-7 |
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Site of MARKET CROSS [Peebles] |
Cross Site of
Cross Site of |
FranK Neilson Northgate
Thomas Gentle Bridgegate |
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[Situation] N.E [North East] Extremity of High Street
This place marks the spot where the Cross of Peebles Once stood. It was erected at the junction of the High Street Northgate, and Eastport Owing to its being getting in a dilapidated State it was removed in 1807 by order of the Town Council. The Cross consisted of a stone pillar 3 feet in Circumference and about 12 feet high, having an Ornamental Capital on which rested a Sun dial. The Pillar or Shaft rose from a platform about 10 feet in height, and it was from this place that Royal and other proclamations were made. At the removal of the Cross the Shaft was give to Sir John Hay, who transferred it to Kingsmeadows Grounds where it at present remains |
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CUNZIE NEUK |
Cunzie Nook
Cunzie Nook
Conyie Neuk |
Mr Thomas White Grocer
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[Situation] N. [North] side of High St [Street] at South End of Northgate
This name applies to the East Corner of a house at present occupied by Mrs Adams Situated on the North side of the High Street at its junction with Northgate. It Supposed to have derived its name from the Circumstance of Money being at one time coined in the house |
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Site of DEAN'S GUTTER |
Dean's Gutter Site of
Dean's Gutter Site of |
Mr William BlacKwood
Mr Robert Stirling |
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[Situation] In High Street About 12 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
This is the place where a small drain or gutter at one time crossed the high street, owing to improvements being made in the High Street the drain was filled up. It derived its name from its being close to the Dean's House It was at the North end of this gutter, adjoining the Causeway in front of Mr Veitch's Shop, where Provost DicKieson was found murdered, having eleven dirks left sticKing in his body, none of perpetrators of this murder were ever discovered. |
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[Note]
Cunyie. A corner formed by the meeting of two right lines
Cunyie - Nuik. A very snug situation literally the corner of a corner
Jamison's Dictionary
"The house here referred to as the conye occupied a spot at the east end of the High Street north side and which has long been known as the Conyie Neuk - a designation not derived as some have thought from the house having once been a place of coining but more probably from the old Anglo French word Coigne a corner". Chambers Guide to Peebles p [page] 32 |
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GREEN TREE INN [Peebles] |
Green Tree Inn
Green Tree Inn |
Duncan McPerson, InnKeeper
John Young Saddler |
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[Situation] About 18 Chains N.E. of the Church
A public house at the East Port having some stabling accommodation and small vegetable garden attached Occupied by Duncan McPherson The Innerleithen Coach stops at this house in order to take up or let down Passage both in going to and returning from the Railway Station |
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MINDEN COTTAGE |
Minden Cottage
Minden Cottage |
Mr Robert Stirling Tweed Green
Mr John Stirling (Provost) |
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[Situation] About 20 Chains East of the Church
A well constructed house two stories high with suitable offices and vegetable garden attached and surrounded by a Small portion of Wooded and Ornamental ground. The approach to the house if from the Innerleithen Road a few perches East of the East Port and is the property and residence of General CroKet |
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EAST U.P. CHURCH [Peebles] |
East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Revd [Reverend] Robert Angus
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[Situation] About 18 Chains E [East] by S [South] of the Church
A square building at the South of the Vennel having a small Session house attached. It is Seated to contain 500 has an average attendance of 280 and yearly communicants about 100. The Minister the Reverend Robert Angus receives a salary of £65 per annum together with a free house and garden |
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Site of ST MUNGO'S WELL |
Site of St Mungo's Well
Site of St Mungo's Well |
Provost Stirling
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[Situation] About 10 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Church
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"Peebles appears to have been a religious Site from very
early times. The well which gives Water to the burgh
bears the name of St. Mungo';
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SOUTHPARK |
Southpark
Southpark
Southpark |
R. Melrose Tenant
Mr Wood Gamekeeper Neidpath
Mr Cairns - Jedderfield |
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[Situation] About ⅜ of a mile S.W. [South West] of the Church
A well constructed farm house two storeys high with suitable offices including thrashing mill worked by water power, with a large farm of arable land attached. Occupied by R. Melrose
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TWEED BRIDGE |
Tweed Bridge
Tweed Bridge |
Mr W BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] Covers the Tweed About 3 Chains South of the Church
A substantially built stone Bridge erected over the River Tweed at the South side of the Town |
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MILL GREEN |
Mill Green
Mill Green |
Mr BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
A small portion of land on the East side of Tweed Bridge It is bounded by the Mill stream On the North and by the River Tweed on the South |
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NINIAN'S HAUGH |
Ninian's Haugh |
Mr BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] South side of Tweed about 10 chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
This name applies to that portion of land on the south side of the River Tweed and East of Tweed Bridge. It is the common property of the Town Council and the Burgesses of Peebles |
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RIVER TWEED |
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BRIDGE-END |
Bridge -end
Bridge- end |
Mr BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
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HAYSTOUN PLACE [Peebles] |
Haystoun Place
Haystoun Place |
Mr BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains S.E [South East] of the church
A Row of Houses at the South Side of Bridge-end having small flower gardens in front and vegetable gardens in the rere attached they are two storey high and are occupied by respectable people |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 8 Trace 2 |
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BIRGH SCHOOL [Peebles] |
Burgh School
Burgh School |
Mr John Willins, Teacher
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains S.E [South East] of the Church
A small plain building one storey high used as a Schoolhouse where Children of both sexes receive and english and elementary instruction. The average attendance of pupils is about 80 The salary of the Master is £20 yearly from the Burgh Funds together with School fees from the Children |
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL [Peebles] |
Grammar School
Grammar School |
Mr John Russell, Teacher
Mr John Willins, Burgh School |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
A house on the North side of Tweed Green, used as a school house where Pupils are instructed in the classical and Modern Languages. There is generally an average attendance of about 60 The Master's salary is entirely derived from the fees he receives from the scholars but the Town Council allows him a Free house |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 9 Trace 1 |
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TWEED GREEN |
Tweed Green
Tweed Green |
Mr R Stirling
Mr W BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 5 Chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
This name applies to that Portion of land on the South Side of the Town, extending from near Tweed Bridge, to where it is bounded by houses at its eastern extremity It is generally used for bleaching and Drying Close |
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TWEEDGREEN |
Tweedgreen
Tweedgreen |
Mr R Stirling
Mr W BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 16 Chains A.E [South East] of the Church
A row of neatly built houses at the East end of Tweed Grain they are two stories high with flower and vegetable gardens atted, [attached] and are occupied by respectable families |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 9 |
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WALKERS HAUGH |
Walker's Haugh
Walker's Haugh |
Thomas Gentle
Mr W BlacKwood |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains S.E. [South East] of the Church
This name applies to that Portion of land at the East of Tweed Green at present Kept by Thomas Gentle and Sons as a Nursery It is the property of the Burgh. |
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THE GYTES |
The Gytes
The Gytes |
Mr BlacKwood
Mr Stirling |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a mile East of the Church
A field at the East end of Tweed Green and extending from the East U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church in an easterly direction It is said a branch of the Tweed flowed down here at one time It is the property of the Burgh. |
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WOODBINE COTTAGE |
Woodbine Cottage
Woodbine Cottage |
Mr W BlacKwood
Mr R Stirling |
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[Situation] About 15 chains S.E [South East] of the Church
A neat Cottage two storeys high Situated at the East end of the Bridge-end. It is has a large vegetable garden attached and is generally let during the summer season to Respectable Families |
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Town of Peebles -- Sheet 9
[Signed]
James Carpenter C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 10th Nov. [November] 1856
RD Kerr Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 14th Novr [November] 1856 |
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[Volume] 36
OS1/24/36
[Date Stamp] 5 MAR. [MARCH] 1897
BURGH OF PEEBLES
and its ENVIRONS
SHEET 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9. |
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