OS1/24/43/12

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CASTLE KNOWE Castle Knowe Mr Tod, farmer Cardrona Mains & his Shepherd 013 The top of an abrupt hill on which the above mentioned Camp is situated.
LAVERLAW Laver Law
Laberlaw
Andrew Forbes, farmer
Thomson's Atlas
013 A two-storied farm house with square of Offices, Thrashing Mill and Garden. The houses are slated and in good repair.
An Arable farm with a small extent of hill pasture. The property of James Giles Esqr and occupied by Andrew Forbes.
HIGHLAND SHIEL Highland Shiel
Highland Shields
Highland Sheil
Mr Tod, farmer and his shepherd
Thomson's Atlas
Edgar's Map 1741
013 A Shepherd's Cottage slated; with Garden.

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 12
Parish of Traquair (Detached)

13 - 16

Situation - Castle Knowe - Same as the Camp mentioned above

Situation - Laver Law - ½ mile south of Kirkburn

Situation - Highland Shiel - ½ mile south of Laver Law and about 170 yards West of Kirkburn

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Nora Edwards, JOANMUIR

  Location information for this page.