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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD HEAD | Wood Head Wood Head Wood Head |
Anthony Dodds Woodhead Thomas Davidson Palace Hill Archibald Meikle Farmer Woodhead |
014.12 | This name applies to an elevated portion of ground the surface of which is in a high state of cultivation. It is supposed that the farm (Wood head) derived its name from this Hill. |
| WOOD HEAD | Woodhead Woodhead |
Archibald Meikle Tenant Alexander G Catto Ancrum Anthony Dodds Woodhead |
014.12 | A good farm house two storeys high. With suitable offices & a vegetable garden attached, it is situated on the farm of Wood head and is the property of Sir Scott Barot [Baronet] Ancrum. |
| SCAW KNOWE | Scaw Knowe Scaw Knowe |
Anthony Dodds Woodhead Archibald Meikle Woodhead George Black Ancrum |
014.12 | This name applies to a small Hill or Knowe the surface of which is covered with scattered rocks and rough pasture. it is situated on the farm of Woodhead. |
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Parish of Ancrum
Names described by C/a [Civilian Assistant] Kelly
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