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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRIESTON | Grieston Grieston Grieston Grieston |
Mr John Pow, Old Howford Mr Francis Scott, Howford Johnston's Co. [County] map Armstrong's Co. [County] map |
018 | [Situation] About 1 Mile W by N [West by North] of Traquair House A small farm house one storey high tenanted by David Scott. There is a vegetable garden & a small arable farm attached. |
| GRIESTON TOWER (Remains of) | Grieston Tower (remains of) | Mr John Pow, Old Howford Mr Francis Scott, Howford |
018 | [Situation] About 1 Mile W by N [West by North] of Traquair House This Tower, doubtless, has been a stronghold and Telegraphic Station in Feudal times, similar to those so numerous on the banks of the Tweed. But a small portion of the walls remains. |
| FIR KNOWE | Fir Knowe Fir Knowe |
Mr John Pow, Old Howford Mr Francis Scott Howford |
018 | [Situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Traquair House A small Knowe bounded on one Side by forest trees. It is probable that at one period it was planted with fir trees, but none of which remain. |
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