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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD WALLS | Orchard Walls | Rev [Reverend] James Campbell Traquair William Fox, Orchard Mains |
018 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Damhead A small thatched house, Close to the road leading from Traquair to Selkirk:- And Situated betwixt Orchard Mains And the Glen. |
| THE DEAN | The Dean The Dean |
Revt [Reverend] J Campbell Minister Traquair Mr Michael Eckford Traquair Mill |
018 | [Situation]About 15 Chains East of Damhead A small hollow on the south side of "Shaw Hill" the surface of which is thicKly planted with Mixed wood, at the north end is a well called Deanfoot Well. |
| DEANFOOT WELL | Deanfoot Well Deanfoot Well |
Revt [Reverend] J Campbell Minister Traquair Mr Michael Eckford Traquair Mill |
018 | [Situation] About 13 Chains East of Damhead This name applies to what was once a very fine spring, now fallen into disuse through the neglect of the Surrounding inhabitants. |
| POST OFFICE | Post Office Post Office |
Revt [Reverend] J Campbell Minister Traquair Mr Michael Eckford Traquair Mill |
018 | [Situation] About ¼ of a Mile N.E [North East] of Damhead A Small house in good repair. There is one delivery of letters daily. Mr Andrew Inglis Schoolmaster, is postmaster the stamp having the name of "Traquair" on it |
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