OS1/24/43/12
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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] 12Parish 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
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