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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON'S CAVE | Thomson's Cave Thomson's Cave Thomson's Cave |
Alexander G Catto Schoolmaster Ancrum Henry Scott Sawyer Ancrum James Wood Sawyer Ancrum |
014.12 | A cave or hollow in a rock on the banks of the Ale Water situated a little above Ancrum village, it is of easy access having a footpath leading to it, the poet Thomson, made frequent visits to it, hence the name. |
| TOWNHEAD | Townhead Townhead Townhead |
Alexander G. Catto Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum James Wood Ancrum |
014.12 | A two storey house with garden and office houses attached situated at the west end of the village of Ancrum and is the property of Mrs Gray (Ancrum) Townhead. |
| NETHER ANCRUM | Nether Ancrum Nether Ancrum Nether Ancrum |
Alexander G Catto Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum James Wood Ancrum |
014.12 | A one storey house with garden and a small farm attached, it is situated near Townhead, and is the property of Stephen Smith. |
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Parish of Ancrum
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe C/a [Civilian Assistant]
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