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Names of Objects -- Pages
Parish of Skirling -- 3
Broomy Law -- 7
Byres Well -- 40
Candy Burn -- 9
Black Syke -- 40
Biggar Water -- 48 & 52
Candyburn Castle (Fort Remains of) - 11
Cambwell -- 16
Cloven Knowes Stone Coffins or Kistvaens Found Here -- 20
Cattle Market -- 31
Craigs Hill -- 32
Church -- 41
Drove Road -- 44
Fort (Remains of) -- 12
Free Church -- 27
Gallow Law -- 17
Greatlaws -- 19
Geldies Knowe -- 29
Goatfoot -- 30
Gallows Knowe -- 44
Horse Market -- 29
Knockend -- 28
Kirklawhill Burn -- 49
Kirklawhill -- 50
Lady Moss -- 7
Loanhead -- 43
Muirburn Castle (Fort Remains of) -- 13
Meggets Wood -- 15
Muirburn -- 19
Mill Burn -- 23
Manse --
Pisgah Hill -- 50
Spittal Burn -- 42
Skirling Craigs -- 33
Skirling Craigs -- 33
Skirling Mill (Corn) -- 34
Skirling Burn -- 34
Skirling -- 35
Site of Skirling Castle -- 39
School -- 42
Sheeling Hill -- 43
Skirling Mains -- 49
South Mains -- 49
Site of Chapel and Grave Yard (Supposed) -- 51
The Knock -- 24
Townhead -- 31
Wintermuir Burn -- 9
Wedding Burn -- 16 - 30
Wedding Burn -- 30
Wauk Mill -- 47 |
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SKIRLING [parish] |
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling |
Sheriffs list of Parishes
Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 3 Page 254
Oliver & Boyd's Almanack
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Chalmer's Caledonia
Johnston's Map of Peebles
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Origines Parochiales Scotiae |
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[Situation] In the western portion of the County of Peebles
A Parish in the West side of the County of Peebles, it is bounded on the East by Broughton; on the South by Kilbucho & Biggar Lanarkshire, and on the North by Dolphinton and Kirkurd, its extreme length from North to South is 4¾ Miles and breadth from East to West about 1¼ Miles; the Superfical Area about 2,640 Scottish Acres, 4/5 of which is Cultivated the remainder Wood and sheep pasture, the Soil though generally light is fertile; Skirling Village is situated near the Centre of the Parish, two fairs are held in it Annually for the sale of horses, sheep and Black Cattle in the year 1814 Various Ancient Coins of Adrian & Antoninus were found near a place Called Greatlaws in the North East Part of the Parish and Near the same spot some few years after stone Coffins Containing human bones were dug up by labourers when making the Mail Coach Road from Edinburgh to Dumfries. The Church is in a very Central possession and of very Ancient Appearance, the living is in the gift of Sir T G Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] |
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Parish of Skirling
[Note] -- Boundaries Not Settled yet |
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LADY MOSS |
Lady Moss
Lady Moss
Lady Moss
Lady Moss
Lady Moss |
William Hunter Brown Bank
George Brown Candyburn
Robert Watson Muirburn
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Northern Portion of the parish of Skirling
This name applies to a Small feature formerly a Moss, but has been drained and is now Rough pasture; Situated on the Farm of Muirburn; the Property of Sir. W. G. Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] |
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BROOMY LAW |
Broomy Law
Broomy Law
Broomy Law
Broomy Law
Broomy Law |
William Hunter
George Brown
Robert Watson
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] N.W. [North West] Extremity of Skirling Parish
A Considerable Eminence at the N. [North] West of the Parish of Skirling, Over which the County Boundary passes, and on which is a B. [Boundary] Stone marking the Junction of five Parishes. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 3 -- Trace 1 |
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CANDYBURN |
Candyburn
Candyburn
Candyburn |
Mr George Brown Tenant
Leases, Rent Receipts etc
Mr George Ramsay Parish School |
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[Situation] N.W. [North West] Portion of the ph [parish] of Skirling
A farm house with offices thrashing Mill And farm attached, all in good condition; occupied by George Brown And the property of Sir W. Gibson Carmichael Bart [Baronet] of Skirling and Castle Craig |
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WINTERMUIR BURN |
Wintermuir Burn |
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CANDY BURN |
Candy Burn
Candy Burn
Candy Burn
Candy Burn |
George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Thomas Noble
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] Western Portion of Skirling Ph [Parish]
A Stream which rises on the Farm of Brownsbank, in Lanarkshire, at a Copious Spring Well Called the "Lady's Well" and flows in a Westerly direction by Candy Mill, to the Road near Wintermuir Farmho [Farmhouse] where it takes the name "Wintermuir Burn"; thence to the Turnpike Road leading from Skirling to Biggar, where it changes to "Spittal Burn"; thence southwards by Skirling Mill, & Spittal, and falls into the Biggar Water a short distance below Skirling Mains. It forms the Co. [County] Boundary, here, between Peebles and Lanark. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 6 -- Trace 1 |
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CANDY BURN |
Candy Burn
Candy Burn |
Alexander Somervill Candy Mill
John Gibson Dunsyre |
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CANDYBURN CASTLE |
Candyburn Castle
Candyburn Castle |
George Brown Candyburn
Alexander Somerville |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile W. by S [West by South] from Muirburn Castle
This name applies to a Camp of a Circular form on a small Hill on the Farm of Candyburn; It is in a bad state of preservation, the ground having been ploughed over, several times; the Rings however, are quite distinct. It appears to have been surrounded by three defences; There are no traditions respecting it in the locality but that it is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. It is of Similar Construction to the Hill Forts: & a short distance N.E. [North East] is, what appears to have been an outwork Connected therewith. |
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FORT (Remains of) [Candyburn Castle] |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile W. by S [West by South] from Muirburn Castle
This name applies to a Camp of a Circular form on a small Hill on the Farm of Candyburn; It is in a bad state of preservation, the ground having been ploughed over, several times; the Rings however, are quite distinct. It appears to have been surrounded by three defences; There are no traditions respecting it in the locality but that it is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. It is of Similar Construction to the Hill Forts: & a short distance N.E. [North East] is, what appears to have been an outwork Connected therewith. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11.7 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- This is Evidently the Fort alluded to
In Gordons "Itinerary" as having existed
on the "Gallow Law". No fort ever
Stood on that hill And from this
being in the Immediate vicinity it is
probable that the one situation has
been Confounded with the other
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FORT (Remains of) [NNW of Candyburn Castle] |
Camp (Remains of)
Camp (Remains of)
Camp (Remains of) |
George Brown Candyburn
Robert Noble Skirling
George Ramsay |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a Mile N.N.W. [North North West] from Candyburn Castle
This is the remains of a Small Camp which is supposed to have formed an outpost in Connection with Candyburn Castle; by what people it was Constructed there is no evidence to show but it is Conjectured that it and Candyburn Castle were Constructed by the Aborigines. It is of circular form composed of Earth and loose stones; it is on the top of a Small Steep bank overlooking Candyburn and presents a very Peculiar appearance. |
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MUIRBURN CASTLE |
Muirburn Castle
Muirburn Castle
Muirburn Castle |
Robert Watson Muirburn
Alexander Noble Skirling Craigs
William Newbigging Langlawhill |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E [East] by North from Candyburn Castle
This name applies to a Camp of a circular form on a Small hill on the Farm of Muirburn. It was in Very good presentation until a few weeks ago, when it was ploughed over. The defences are quite distinct, three Circles of which can be traced; the inner one being nearly defaced. It is said to have been surrounded by a Line of circumvallation, which however, Cannot now be traced. The two entrances, east & west, are Very distinct. It is not Known by whom it was constructed; there being no traditions respecting it , but is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. |
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FORT (Remains of) [Muirburn Castle] |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E [East] by North from Candyburn Castle
This name applies to a Camp of a circular form on a Small hill on the Farm of Muirburn. It was in Very good presentation until a few weeks ago, when it was ploughed over. The defences are quite distinct, three Circles of which can be traced; the inner one being nearly defaced. It is said to have been surrounded by a Line of circumvallation, which however, Cannot now be traced. The two entrances, east & west, are Very distinct. It is not Known by whom it was constructed; there being no traditions respecting it , but is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 7 -- Trace 3 |
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Parish of Skirling
"On Gallow Law and a Small Know near muirburn are vestiges of Camps
the former of which Gordon notices for Roman I am however persuaded that
it has rather been a place appointed for the execution of justice in Ayre. -- Companion to Armstrongs map page 94 |
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MEGGETS WOOD |
Megget's Wood
Megget's Wood |
Robert Noble Skirling
James Doherty Skirling |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile S.S.E. [South South East] from Candyburn Castle
A Fir wood on the Farm of Cambwell - through which the Wedding burn flows. It derives its name from the person who planted it (Megget) |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 7 -- Trace 4 |
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CAMBWELL |
Cambwell
Cambwell
Cambwell
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Rent Receipt
George Ramsay Skirling
David Bowe Cambwell
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ mile S by W [South by West] from Candyburn Castle
A Farm with Offices Thras [Thrashing] Machine & a Farm of land attached. Occupied by Da [David] Bowe and the property of Sir William Gibson Carmic [Carmichael] Baronet of Skirling. |
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WEDDING BURN |
Wedding Burn
Wedding Burn |
Robert Noble Skirling
James Doherty Skirling |
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[Situation] Runs through Meggets Wood
A small Stream which is at the N.W. [North West] side of Gallow Law and flows in a South direction through the Farm of Cambwell to Townhead [where] it joins the Skirling Burn |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 7 -- Trace 4 |
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GALLOW LAW |
Gallow Law
Gallow Law |
James Moffat Blacksmith Goatfoot
James Doherty Tailor Skirling |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S by W [South by West] from Muirburn Castle
A small arable hill on the south east side of Skirling supposed to be the place where criminals were executed in former times |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11.7 -- Trace 5
[Note] -- In Gordons "Itinerary" mention is made
of a Fort as having Stood on "Gallow Law", this
is however incorrect as no fort or Encampment
of Any Kind Ever existed on this Eminence. The
Camp alluded to by Gordon must be the Fort
Called "Candyburn Castle". -- See Note to Candyburn Castle.
Authorities --
Mr George Brown Candyburn
Mr George Ramsay Parish School
Mr Robert Noble Skirling
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MUIRBURN |
Muirburn
Muirburn
Muirburn
Muirburn |
Robert Watson Muirburn
Mr Ramsay Skirling
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Valuation Roll 1818 |
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[situation] In the Eastern portion of the parish of Skirling
A farmhouse two storeys high with excellent offices and farm attached, occupied by Robert Watson and property of Sir William Gibson Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] About the year 1820 Mrs Watson discovered Several Silver Coins in a field adjoining the farm house. |
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GREATLAWS |
Greatlaws
Greatlaws |
Robert Watson Muirburn
Mr Ramsay Skirling |
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[Situation] In the eastern Portion of the Parish of Skirling
A row of small thatched Cottages on the farm of Muirburn, occupied by some of the Agricultural laborers belonging to Robert Watson Farmer, Muirburn |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 8 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- Every enquiry was made in
the locality regarding these coins
but it could not be ascertained whether
they were of ancient or modern date
or whether they were Roman or British.
In the absence of any information as to what kind
of coins these were - the spot where they were found is
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CLOVEN KNOWES |
Cloven Knowes
Cloven Knowes |
Robert Watson Muirburn
Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
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[Situation] About ½ mile South from Muirburn
Two small eminences on the farm of Muirburn Convenient to Greatlaws where several Stone Coffins f [from] time to time have been found. The Coffins in nearly every ins [instance] Contained Human bones |
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Two small eminences on the farm of Muirburn Convenient to Greatlaws where several Stone Coffins f [from] time to time have been found. The Coffins in nearly every ins [instance] Contained Human bones |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 8 -- Trace 1 |
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WINTERMUIR BURN |
Wintermuir Burn
Wintermuir Burn
Wintermuir Burn |
George Ramsey Par. [Parish] School
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
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[Situation] Western Portion of the Parish of Skirling
This is the Continuation of Candy Burn Westwards from the Parish Road near the Farmhouse of Wintermuir, to the Turnpike Road leading from Skirling to Biggar, where it takes the Name of Spittal Burn. |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn
Mill Burn
Mill Burn |
George Ramsay
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] Passes W [West] Side of Skirling Mill
This name applies to the Stream leading from Wintermuir Burn, Southwards, to Skirling Mill; it is formed by the Water having been diverted from the Old Channel for the use of the Mill, after passing which, it falls into the channel of the Spittal Burn |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 10 -- Trace 1 |
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THE KNOCK |
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SPITTAL BURN |
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Described in the sheets of 11 No. 11 |
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SKIRLING MILL |
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Described in the sheets of Sheet 11 No 11. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 10 -- Trace 1 7 2
[Note Authorities] -- See Name sheet 11 No 11
[Note Authorities] -- See Name sheet 11 No 11
[Note Authorities] -- See Name sheet 11 No 11 |
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FREE CHURCH [Skirling] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Robert Noble Loanhead
Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
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[Situation] N.W. [North West] side of the Village of Skirling
A neat Church at the NW [North West] side of the Village of Skirling, It was erected in the year 1843 and is surrounded by a Belfry & cross. The average attendance is about 200; 175 of whom are Communicants; the Revd. [Reverend] Iaac [Isaac] Barrett is the Minister. |
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MANSE [F.C.-Skirling] |
Manse (Free church)
Manse (Free church)
Manse (Free church) |
Mr George Ramsay
Mr Adam Proudfoot
Mr Robert Noble |
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[Situation] Adjoining the Free Church
A neat manse with Garden & Grounds attached Situated a short distance north of the Free church. It was erected in 1844 and is the Residence of the Revd. [Reverend] Isaac Barrett, whose Salary is the Usual dividend of the Sustentation Fund, in addition to a Grant from Sir W.G. Carmichael the proprietor, who Kindly allows the grant originally given by the Founder, Sir Thomas G Carmichael deceased. |
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[Note] --Manse only to be written on plan
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KNOCKEND |
Knockend
Knockend
Knockend |
Mr George Ramsay Par [Parish] School
Mr Thomas Noble Skirling
Mr Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
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[Situation] About ½ mile N by W [North by West] from Skirling Church
A few Cottages almost in Ruins, on the Farm of Cambwell; Occupied by Farm Labourers, and the property of Sir William G. Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] It was formerly a Farmste [Farmsteading] |
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THE KNOCK |
The Knock
The Knock
The Knock
The Knock
Knock
Knock |
Mr George Ramsay
Mr Thomas Noble
Mr Robert Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Map of Tweeddale 1775 |
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[Situation] About ½ mile N.W. [North west] from Skirling Church
A Considerable Eminen [Eminence] on the Farm of Skirling M [Mains] at the North side of the Village of Skirling. It has lately been planted with Mix [Mixed] Wood. This is sometimes called Mill Hill after the Farm, but the old name is The Knock. |
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A Considerable Eminen [Eminence] on the Farm of Skirling M [Mains] at the North side of the Village of Skirling. It has lately been planted with Mix [Mixed] Wood. This is sometimes called Mill Hill after the Farm, but the old name is The Knock. |
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GELDIES KNOWE |
Geldies Knowe
Geldies Knowe
Geldies Knowe
Geldies Knowe
Geldies Knowe |
Mr G Ramsay Par [Parish] School
Mr John Moffat
Mr Robert Noble
Mr Thomas Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] About 25 Chains N by E [North by East] from Skirling Church
A Small Knowe on the Farm of Goatfoot on which is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] station. |
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HORSE MARKET [Skirling] |
Horse Market
Horse Market
Horse Market
Horse Market |
Mr G. Ramsay
Mr R. Noble
Mr T. Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] In the N [North] portion of the village of Skirling
A Small Green at the East side of the Village of Skirling - near the Free Church, where the Horse Market is held twice a year. |
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MEGGETS WOOD |
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described in Sheet 11 No. 7. |
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GOATFOOT |
Goatfoot
Goatfoot
Goatfoot
Goatfoot |
Mr G Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Mr John Moffat Occupier
Mr R. Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] In the Northern Portion of the Village of Skirling
A Small Farmhouse with outhouses and a Small Farm of land attached, Situated at the North End of the Village of Skirling. Occupied by John Moffat and the property of Sir W. G. Carmichael. The origin of the name is not Known. |
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WEDDING BURN |
Wedding Burn
Wedding Burn
Wedding Burn
Wedding Burn |
Mr G Ramsay
Mr J Moffat
Mr R Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] Joins Skirling Burn immediately W. [West] of Goatfoot
A Small Burn which rises near a Small Loch at the North side of Gallow Law and flows in a S.W. [South West] direction through the Farm of Townhead and falls into the Skirling Burn at the East end of the Village of Skirling. The origin of the name is not Known. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 1
[Note] -- "Goat" - A Small trench -- Jamiesons Scott Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
[Faint note] -- Already described in S [Sheet] 11 No 7
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TOWNHEAD |
Townhead
Townhead
Townhead |
Mr G Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Mr John Watson Occupier
Mr Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
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[Situation] North Extremity of Skirling Village
A Farmhouse with Steading etc a Farm of land attached, Situated at North East End of the Village of Skirling Occupied by John Watson and the Property of Sir William G. Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] |
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CATTLE MARKET [Skirling] |
Cattle Market
Cattle Market
Cattle Market |
Mr G. Ramsay
Mr R. Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] In the Village of Skirling
A Considerable green at the East end of the Village of Skirling on which a Cattle Market is held twice a year |
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CRAIGS HILL |
Craigs Hill
Craigs Hill
Craigs Hill
Craigs Hill |
Mr G Ramsay
Mr Thomas Noble
Mr Alexander Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] About ¾ of a Mile E.N.E. [East North East] from Skirling Church
A Small Hill of a Ridge-like Shape on the Farm of Skirling Craigs, a short distance East from the Village of Skirling. |
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SKIRLING CRAIGS |
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs |
Lease, Rent Receipts
Alexander Noble Occupier
G Ramsay Par. [Parish] Church
Adam Proudfoot
Leases, Rent Receipts etc |
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[Situation] About ¾ of A Mile E by N. [East by North] from Skirling Church
A good Farmhouse with suitable offices and a Farm of land attached, Occupied by Alexander Noble, and the Property of Sir W.G. Carmichael Bart [Baronet] of Skirling. This is always written two words |
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SKIRLING CRAIGS |
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs |
Alexander Noble Skirling Craigs
William Newbigging Langtonhill
George Ramsay
Adam Proudfoot
Lease Rent Receipts etc etc |
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[Situation] About ¾ of A Mile E by S [East by South] from Skirling Church
A Hill at the South Side of the Farmhouse to which it gives name. It is of a Rocky Surface, has been Cultivated to the Summit, and the Top has lately been planted with Mixed Wood |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 3 & 6 |
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SKIRLING MILL (Corn) |
Skirling Mill (Corn)
Skirling Mill (Corn)
Skirling Mill (Corn)
Skirling Mill (Corn) |
Mr. John Smith
Mr. George Ramsay Par [Parish] School
Mr. Robert Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] About 28 Chains W.S.W. [West South West] from Skirling Church
A Corn Mill with Kiln, Outhouses, dwellinghouse and a Small Farm of land attached Situated on the West side of the Village of Skirling. It is worked by Water Power; Occu [Occupied] by John Smith, and the property of Sir W.G. Carmic [Carmichael] Bart [Baronet] of Skirling. |
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SKIRLING BURN |
Skirling Burn
Skirling Burn
Skirling Burn
Skirling Burn |
Mr. G Ramsay
Mr R. Noble
Mr T. Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] Runs through the village of Skirling
A Small Stream which rises on the Farm of Townhe [Townhead] and flows Westwards, through the Village of Skirling to Skirling Mill where it fal [falls] into the Spittal Burn |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 4 |
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SKIRLING [village] |
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling
Skirling |
Revd. [Reverend] Isaac Barrett Free Ch. [Church] Manse
Mr George Ramsay
Mr Adam Proudfoot
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Situation] About the centre of the parish
A neat rural Village in the Centre of the Parish of the same name, Situated on the Turnpike Road from Edinburgh to Dumfries by Biggar about two miles from the latter town. The Houses Consist Chiefly of Cottages one storey high, and are in good repair; having small gardens attached. They are built around two sides of a Neat Village Green which is Ornamented by scattered trees, and on which a Cattle market is held Once a year; at the North End of the Village are two other small greens on which markets are held twice a year for Cattle and Horses. A short distance West from the Village is a mound marking the site of the old Castle of Skirling. The Established & Free churches & Manses are in the Village also the Parish school, Post Office a Public House, Wright's shop, Smithy, and a few shops, Farmhouses & Cottages. The Proprietor is Sir William Gibson Carmichael Bart, [Baronet] of Skirling. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Traces 1 & 4 |
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Skirling Village
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Of the house or Castle of Skirling to which reference is made in the former Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
nothing now remains to arrest the stranger's eye. All that might give a melancholy interest
to the spot is utterly swept away. Its very foundation stones embracing more than a rood
of land are removed and the plough may be seen passing over and cattle grazing where
lady fair once sat and Stalwart Knight once trode. While however it has thus banished
away something is still known as to the causes and progress of its decline. Its possessor in the Sixteenth
century Sir James Cockburn of Skirling was married to a Sister of Lord Herries and was
not only thus connected with Queen Mary's party but even had the honorable Station assigned
to him of holding the Castle of Edinburgh in her name and was appointed one of her
Commissioners at the Conference at York. The downfall of her power was accordingly ruinous
to him and being deeply involved in the efforts made in behalf of the imprudent and
unfortunate queen he was peculiarly obnoxious to the triumphant party and by the
Command of the Regent Murray his castle was demolished by a strong military force
on the 12th of June 1568 and being thus overthrown it was never afterwards rebuilt &
reinhabited but was left to the destructive energies of time and the unsparing hand
of the spoiler till its desolation was completed. Though the property afterwards belonged
to the Cockburns they returned not to dwell in the ancient home of their fathers but
inhabited as did likewise some of the succeeding proprietors a house in the
village which like its more venerable predecessor has now also entirely
disappeared. -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgowshire page 101-2 |
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"The House of Skirling appears by the vestiges of the walls to have been large. It was
surrounded by a morass or bog except a small space on the South-west side and that
was defended by turrets. The entry to the house was by a bridge of stone over this bog." -- Pennicuik's History of Tweeddale page 263
"The Castle (the vestiges of which half a century ago showed its Considerable extent, stood
in a bog or morass which was crossed by a bridge of Stone. It was demolished
by gunpowder by the Regent Murray on the twelfth of June 1568 because its
Lord Sir James Cockburne had espoused the fortunes of Queen Mary for
whom at that time he held the castle of Edinburgh." -- Origines Parochiales page 185 |
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Site of SKIRLING CASTLE |
Site of Skirling Castle
Site of Skirling Castle
Site of Skirling Castle |
George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Robert Noble Skirling
Adam Proudfoot |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains W. by S. [West by south] from Skirling Church
This is pointed out, by the authorities Quoted, as the Site of the ancient Castle of Skirling, which was, according to the Stat. [Statistical] Account, in the 16th Century the property of Sir James Cockburn; and who, by his connexion with Queen Mary's adherents, became obnoxious to the triumphant party. By Command of the Regent Murray his Castle of Skirling was demolished in 1568 and was never afterwards rebuilt. All that remains to mark its Site is a Small mound and the faint traces of what appears to have been a Moat surrounding the Castle, as shown on Trace The Site is in the Glebe a short distance North from the Manse. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 4
[Note] -- (Demolished 1568) |
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BYRES WELL |
Byers Well
Byers Well
Byers Well |
George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] South extremity of Skirling Village adjoining the Manse
A Well of excellent Water at the edge of the Skirling Burn near the Manse. The Origin of the name is not Known. |
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BLACK SYKE |
Black Syke
Black Syke
Black Syke |
George Ramsay
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] Runs South of Gallows Knowe
A Small stream which rises on the Farm of Loanhead and flows in a Western direction through the Farm of Skirling Mains and falls into the Biggar Water. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 4 |
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CHURCH [Skirling] |
Church |
Mr George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Mr Robert Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] West side of Skirling Village
A neat but plain Edifice Surmounted by a Belfry, and Surrounded by a Graveyard, at the North side of the Village The date of Erection is not Known; it was repaired in 1720. It is seated for about 200 persons; the average attendance is 40; and the Communicants 30. |
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MANSE [parish-Skirling] |
Manse |
Mr George Ramsay
Mr Robert Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] West side of Skirling Village
A Commodious Manse with Garden, Grounds & Glebe attached Situated at the West end of the Village. It was Erected in 1803 and is the Residence of the Revd. [Reverend] Matthew Armstrong the Parish Minister. The Stipend is 14 Chalders of Victual ½ Meal & ½ Barley, with £8.6.8 for Communion Elements |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 4 |
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SPITTAL BURN |
Spittal Burn
Spittal Burn
Spittal Burn
Spittal Burn |
Mr G Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Mr John Smith Skirling Mill
Mr R Noble Skirling
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] Runs South of Skriling Mill
This Burn is the Continuation of Wintermuir Burn, from the County Road leading from Skirling to Biggar, Southwards by Skirling Mill, until it falls into the Biggar Water. It forms at this place the County Boundary between Peebles and Lanark. |
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SCHOOL [Skirling] |
School
School
School |
Mr G Ramsay
Mr Robert Noble
Mr Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] West Side of the VIllage of Skirling
A good dwellinghouse & Schoolhouse in very good repair, having a garden attached; the Residence of Mr George Ramsay. The Salary is the Maximum with the Legal accommodations The average attendance is 60: 35 boys and 25 Girls. There is a small Library attached to the School. This formerly was the Manse. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 4 |
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LOANHEAD |
Loanhead
Loanhead
Loanhead
Lonehead
Lonehead |
Rent Receipts Lease etc
Robert Noble
Adam Proudfoot
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrongs Co. [County] map |
011 |
[Situation] About 28 Chains E by S [East by South] from Skirling Church
A Small Farmhouse with offices and a Farm of land attached, a short distance South from the Village of Skirling; Occupied by Robert Noble, and the Property of Sir W.G. Carmichael Bart. [Baronet] |
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SHEELING HILL |
Sheeling Hill
Sheeling Hill
Sheeling Hill
Sheeling Hill |
William Newbigging Langlawhill
Alexander Noble Skirling Craigs
Robert Noble Loanhead
Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] About ¼ of a mile S. by W [South by West] from Loanhead
A Small eminence on the Farm of South Mains formerly used by the Miller of Skirling Mill for Shelling the Corn; or rather for Seperating the Shell from the Groats. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 5
[Note] -- "By every corn mill a Knoll top on which the Kernels
were winnowed from the husks was designed the
Shelling-hill" -- Agr. Surv. Peeb. [Agricultural Survey of Peebles] quoted in Jamieson's Scottish Dicty [Dictionary] |
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GALLOWS KNOWE |
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe |
Thomas Noble
Robert Noble Loanhead
George Ramsay Par. [Parish] School
Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] S.E [South East] of the village of Skirling
A Small Conical Eminence on the Farm of South Mains, at the south side of the Village of Skirling, on which a Gallows formerly stood for the execution of criminals. The site of the Gallows cannot be pointed out, the ground having been for many years under cultivation. |
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DROVE ROAD |
Drove Road
Drove Road
Drove Road |
Thomas Noble
George Ramsay
Adam Proudfoot |
011 |
[Situation] Extends S.E [South East] from Skirling village
This is an old Drove Road extending from Broughton to Skirling formerly used by drovers etc for driving Cattle, Sheep etc to Skirling Fair It is still used Occasionally for a Similar purpose |
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Parish of Stirling -- Sheet 11 No 11 -- Trace 5 |
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SPITTAL BURN |
Spittal Burn
Spittal Burn |
Mr George Ramsay Skirling
Mr Adam Proudfoot Post Master Skirling |
011 |
[Situation] In the S.W [South West] portion of Skirling Ph [Parish]
A small stream on the S.W. [South West] side of the Village of Skirling forming the boundary between the Parishes of Skirling and Biggar till it joins the Biggar Water, |
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WAUK MILL [Spittal Burn] |
Wauk Mill
Wauk Mill |
Mr George Ramsay
Mr Adam Proudfoot Skirling |
011 |
[Situation] In the S.W [South West] portion of Skirling Ph [Parish]
A small mill south of the Village of Skirling used for the scouring and cleansing of flannel Cloth. It has a small Cottage and about 10 Acres of land attached, And is occupied by Mrs Simpson and property of Sir William Gibson Carmichael Bart, [Baronet] |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 14 -- Trace 1 |
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BIGGAR WATER |
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Sheet 11 No 14 -- Trace 2 |
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SKIRLING MAINS |
Skirling Mains
Skirling Mains
Wt [West] Mains
Wt [West] Mains |
John Patterson Skirling Mains
George Ramsay Schoolmaster Skirling
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] In the Southern portion of the parish of Skirling
A farmhouse two storeys high with suitable offices. thrashing Machine And Farm attached occupied by John Patterson and property of Sir William Gibson Carmichael, Bart, [Baronet] |
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SOUTH MAINS |
South Mains
South Mains
New Mains
New Mains |
James Blakely South Mains
George Ramsay Skirling
Armstrong's Co. [County] map
Johnston's Co. [County] map |
011 |
[Situation] In the Southern portion of the parish of Skirling
A farmhouse with offices thrashing Mill and farm attached occupied by James Blakely and property of Sir William Gibson Carmichael, Bart, [Baronet] |
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KIRKLAWHILL BURN |
Kirklawhill Burn
Kirklawhill Burn
Kirklawhill Burn
Kirklaw Hill
Kirklaw Hill |
Mr Gairns Kirklawhill
George Ramsay Schoolmaster Skirling
Mr James Blackely South Mains
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] Passes E. [East] Side of South Mains
A small stream that rises in the farm of Muirburn and runs in an Easterly. and southerly direction till it joins the Biggar Water. It is for a considerable distance the boundary between the Parish of Skirling with Broughton & Kirkurd Phs [Parishes]. The name Commences from a turn of the stream East of Greatlaws |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 15 -- Traces 1 & 2 |
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KIRKLAWHILL |
Kirklawhill
Kirklawhill
Kirklawhill
Kirklawhill
Kirklawhill |
Mr Gairns Kirklawhill
Mr George Ramsay Ph [Parish] School Skirling
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] map
Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile East from South Mains
A well constructed house two Storeys high with excellent offices thrashing Machine and farm attached occupied by Mr Gairns Farmer and property of Sir, William Gibson Carmichael, Bart [Baronet] This place derived its name from an old chapel which stood near to this in former days |
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PISGAH HILL |
Pisgah Hill
Pisgah Hill |
Mr Gairns
Mr George Ramsay |
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[Situation] About ¼ Mile S.W. [South West] from South Mains
A small arable Hill on the farm of South Mains on the top of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station, there is also an old quarry on its summit out of which some Stone Coffins were dug some time ago, |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 15 -- Traces 3 & 4 |
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Site of CHAPEL AND GRAVE YARD [Kirlawhill] |
Site of chapel And Grave Yard
Site of chapel And Grave Yard
Site of chapel And Grave Yard |
Mr Gairns Kirklawhill
Mr George Ramsay Skirling
Mr W Newbigging Longlawhill |
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[Situation] About 3/8 of a mile S. by W [South by West] from Kirklawhill
This is the site of an old Chapel and graveyard which stood on the lands of Kirklawhill and from which it is said the farm has derived its name There is no tradition in this place relative to this old Chapel. There's nothing Known as to what time it was erected or when it was disused and fell into decay. The present occupier Mr Gairns states that his father or Grandfather (who occupied the farm previous to him) Knew nothing concerning this Chapel, traditionally, or otherwise Neither do any others now living in the Neighbourhood Know anything about it. The foundations of this Chapel were removed about 30 years ago. The Enclosed Space which Surrounded the ruins was supposed to be the graveyard, A portion of A Slab with the representation of a human bone carved on it was found here. |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 15 -- Trace 6
[Note] -- In another district there are evident
traces of a religious establishment belonging
to Popish times. The very name by which
the farm in which it is Situated is at
present Known bears testimony to this,
Kirklawhill being clearly corrupted
from Kirk-landhill. Part of the ruins
still remains. Its extent appears to have been considerable;
but with what Abbey it might be Connected And whether
its chapel might be the one then called Dumanyn, (Dumanyn
Signifies in Celtic the hill of the Maiden, or of the good Maiden),
to which Margaret Monfode made a bequest for the Support
of a Chaplain, when it flourished, And when it decayed,
it is impossible to say, for its history is lost in
obscurity. -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Peebles-shire Page 101 |
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BIGGAR WATER |
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Parish of Skirling -- Sheet 11 No 15
[signed] R D Kerr CaptRE [Captain Royal Engineers] 19 July 1856 -- James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 19th July 1856 |
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[stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. [MANUSCRIPT] STORE -- 5 MAR 1897 -- SOUTHAMPTON
NAME BOOK
PH. [PARISH] OF SKIRLING
SHEET 7 PLAN. 15.
SHEET 11 PLAN 3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,14,15,16
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