Roxburghshire volume 02

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OS1/29/2/1 ASHKIRK [parish] Ashkirk The County Map The New Statistical account Fullerton's Gazetteer 012; 013; 018; 019 The origin of the name of this parish is obviously Angl-Saxon, and we find it, in the records of the 12th century, spelt "Aschechyne" and AschechirK; and in more modern times, we find AshKirK, & AsKirk - AshKirk being the present name. From the large quantity of Ash Trees - with which the parish abounded, a considerable number of which still surround the church-yard, there can be no doubt regarding the origin of the name. This parish is situated in the counties of Roxburgh & SelKirK. [continued on page 2]
OS1/29/2/1 [Page] 1 Co. [County] of Roxburgh -- Parish of AshKirK - W. Beatty c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/29/2/2 Ashkirk Ashkirk Continued but the greater part of it however is in the County of Roxburgh. The whole parish contains 10577.415 of which there are in Roxburgh 8416.276 in Selkirk 2161.139 total 10577.415. The Roxburgh portion is bounded on North by Selkirk proper on the West by Kirkhope, Selkirk Detached and a part of Ashkirk all in Selkirkshire. On the South, by Roberton, South East by Wilton, on the East by the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk and by Lilliesleaf. The parish presents few features worthy of detail. It is entirely of a hilly character, though there are portions of level land on the banks of the Ale, in openings of the narrow valley through which that river flows.
OS1/29/2/2 [Page] 2 Parish of Ashkirk W Beatty
OS1/29/2/3 Ashkirk Ashkirk Parish Continued The greater portion of the Parish at one time formed part of the See of Glasgow. The Bishop of Glasgow had a Palace, which stood in a field now forming part of the present Glebe lands. Some old men in parish remember to have seen part of the Walls, and the field at this day retains the name of Palace walls; and the greater number of the present proprietors still hold of the College of Glasgow. Besides the ruins of the palace of the Bishop of Glasgow already mentioned, there are two Encampments on the farm of Castleside. There was formerly a very strong Tower or Keep on the lands of Salanside scarcely visible. The present Church was built in 1791, is in good repair and is seated for 202 persons. The seats are all free
OS1/29/2/3 [Page] 3 County of Roxburgh Parish of Ashkirk W Beatty CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/29/2/4 Ashkirk Ashkirk Parish Continued The church is conveniently situated, being nearly in the centre of the parish. The present Manse was built in 1784. Some additions have since been made, and it is at present comfortable and commodious. The Glebe consists of nearly 14 acres worth about £1.10.0 per acre. The stipend is 14 chalders consisting of meal and barley the average of money for 7 years being £216.6.0. Allowance for Communion Elements £8.6.8.
OS1/29/2/4 [Page] 4 County of Roxburgh Parish of Ashkirk
OS1/29/2/5 Ashkirk Ashkirk Parish Continued There is one parochial school, the branches taught are Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geometry, Land Surverying and Measuration. The Schoolmaster's Salary is £30.0.0 and the average amount of Fees may be stated at £16.0.0 to £17.0.0. He has a house and a garden consisting of a 1 Rood 28 Perches imperial measure.
OS1/29/2/5 [Page] 5 County of Roxburgh Parish of Ashkirk
OS1/29/2/6 Ashkirk Ashkirk Note - Copied from Page 2 of the Book of Reference. The Parish of Askirk consists of three portions - the parish proper which is the present subject situated in Roxburghshire, a portion in Selkirkshire proper, adjoining the Mather Parish on the West and a portion which joins the detached portion of Selkirkshire, also adjoining the Mather Parish but on the East.
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OS1/29/2/7 GREENHILL Greenhill Greenhill Greenhill Mrs. Govalock Tenant Mr. John Orr. Greendamns Mr George Govalock Birkwood 013.10 A farm house, two stories high, and slated; detached are good Office houses, a small kitchen garden and large Stock farm; the property of Lady Pringle, Midshiels, near Hawick.
OS1/29/2/7 LADYWOODEDGE MOSS Ladywoodedge Moss Ladywoodedge Moss Ladywoodedge Moss Mrs Govalock Tenant Mr John Orr. Greendamns Mr George Govalock Birkwood 013.10 A flat and marshy portion of land, on the farm of Greenhill; it is traditionally stated, that during the predatory warfare carried on between the Highlanders, and Lowlanders, that the Lady of one of the Chief's, carrying her baby in her Arms, went out to meet her Lord, and that she was murdered here; hence the name. _
OS1/29/2/7 HARE MOSS Hare Moss Hare Moss Hare Moss Mr. James Young. Dryden Mr. John Orr. Greendamns Mr. Andrew Riddell. N. [North] Sinton 013.10 A marshy portion of land on the farm of Dryden. _
OS1/29/2/7 [page] 7 Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] Sheet 13.10. Traces 3 & 6 and 4 By Thomas Cosgrove
OS1/29/2/8 GREEN HILL Green Hill Green Hill Green Hill Mrs. Govalock. Greenhill Mr. John Orr. Greendamns Mr. George Govalock. Birkwood 013.10 An elevated portion of land, from which the farm house Greenhill takes its name; the property of Lady Pringle, Midshiels, near Hawick - Tenant, Mrs. Govalock. -
OS1/29/2/8 DUNHOG MOSS Dunhog Moss Dunhog Moss Dunhog Moss Mrs. Govalock. Greenhill Mr. John Orr. Greendamns Mr. George Govalock. Birkwood 013.10 A marshy portion of land on the farms of Greenhill and Dryden the property of Lady Pringle and the Earl of Minto. -
OS1/29/2/8 CORN HILL Corn Hill Corn Hill Corn Hill Francis Stewart Mungo Thorburn Thomas Smail An elevation on the farm of Greenhead, and lying about 20 chains N. [North] east of the farmhouse This name belongs to Selkirk (Part of No. 2)
OS1/29/2/8 [Page] 8 Selkirk Ph. [Parish] Sheet 13.10 Traces 2 & 5 By Thomas Cosgrove
OS1/29/2/9 JOCK'S KNOWES Jock's Knowes Jock's Knowes Jock's Knowes Mark Sprot Esqr. Riddell Mr. William Lambert. (Clerklands) Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester, 013.11 A small portion of elevated ground situated in the in the northeast corner of Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] but having the largest portion of it in Lilliesleaf Ph. [Parish], there is a prtion of it planted. It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr
OS1/29/2/9 RIDDELLSHIEL LOCH Riddellshiel Loch Riddellshiel Loch Riddellshiel Loch Mark Sprot Esqr. Riddell Mr. William Lambert. (Clerklands) Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester, 013.11 A large pool, north of "Clerklands" it appears to be artificial, or where marl has been dug out, It takes its name from an old building which is standing a short distance Southeast of it, and which is called "Riddellshiel".
OS1/29/2/9 THE STELL The Stell The Stell The Stell Mr. Govalock. Greenhill Mr. John Orr. Greendamns Mr. George Govalock. Birkwood 013.10 A small circular Plantation about 20 chains N.W. [North West] of Greenhill _
OS1/29/2/9 [Page] 9 (Part of Selkirk) Parish Selkirk Sheet 13-11 Trace 1 John McCabe
OS1/29/2/10 BERRYMOSS PLANTATION Berrymoss Plantn. [Plantation] Berrymoss Plantn. [Plantation] Berrymoss Plantn. [Plantation] Mark Sprot Esqr. Andrew Scott - Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper 013.11 A long narrow belt of mixed wood extending westwards, from , "Riddellshiel Loch" to "Berry Moss" (from which it takes the name) It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
OS1/29/2/10 CLERKLANDS Clerklands Clerklands Clerklands Mark Sprot Esqr. Andrew Scott - Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper 013.11 A plain, and, substantial dwelling pleasantly situated having garden, well laid out and extensive offices, and hinds' houses attached; the dwelling house is in the parish of Lilliesleaf. the offices being in this parish It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
OS1/29/2/10 [Page] 10 Part of Selkirk Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 13-11-Trace 5 John McCabe
OS1/29/2/11 BERRY MOSS Berry Moss Berry Moss Berry Moss Mark Sprot Esqr. Mr. Willian Lambert. Mr. Andrew Scott _ 013.11 A small marsh, situated between "Clerklands, and "Greenhill", It would appear to have been much larger, but has been reduced by Draining - It is said to have got this name from the quantity of wild berries, (called Cranberries,) which grew arround it - .
OS1/29/2/11 BIRKWOOD BURN Birkwood Burn Birkwood Burn Birkwood Burn Mr. William Lambert Mr. Andrew Scott Mr. Thomas Grieve 013.11 A Small rivulet, having its Source in "Berry Moss" flowing in a Southeasterly direction, and emptying itself into The Ale, a short distance East of "Sinton Mill", this stream flows for a portion of Course through a part of Lilliesleaf Ph. [Parish], but the greater portion of it through this parish, It takes its name from a Farm Contiguous Called "Birkwood"
OS1/29/2/11 [page] 11 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 13-11 Trace 4 John McCabe
OS1/29/2/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Selkirk [This page is otherwise blank]
OS1/29/2/13 HEADSHAW CRAIG Headshaw Criag Headshaw Criag Headshaw Criag Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw. Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw. Mr. P Clark, Woll 013.13 A small rocky eminence somewhat remarkable from the South, nigh Headshaw, on the west side
OS1/29/2/13 STOBSHAW HILL Stobshaw Hill Stobshaw Hill Stobshaw Hill Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw. Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw. Mr. P Clark, Woll 013.13 An eminence of some extent and of oblong form, covered with rough pasture, between Headshaw Craig and Loch Sike _
OS1/29/2/13 HEADSHAW PLANTATION Headshaw Plantn. [Plantation] Headshaw Plantn. [Plantation] Headshaw Plantn. [Plantation] Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw. Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw. Mr. P Clark, Woll 013.13 A long narrow belt of fir trees, on Headshaw farm, and dividing it - partly, from Wellrig farm
OS1/29/2/13 [Page] 13 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 13-13.
OS1/29/2/14 WESTER MOSS Wester Moss Wester Moss Wester Moss Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 013.13 A low lying piece of pasture land _ at one time a peat moss, but now filled up, on Headshaw farm, near where the Loch Sike enters the parish
OS1/29/2/14 LOCH SIKE Loch Sike Loch Sike Loch Sike Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 013.13 A Streamlet flowing from out of Kirkhope parish into Ashkirk, north of Wester Moss; enters Headshaw Loch.
OS1/29/2/14 HEADSHAW LOCH Headshaw Loch Headshaw Loch Headshaw Loch Mr. J Thorburn, Headshaw Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 013.13 A circular sheet of water formed by Loch Sike and smaller streams, North of Headshaw, and contains perch and trout in abundance_
OS1/29/2/14 [Page] 14 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 13-13
OS1/29/2/15 THE BISHOP'S STONE The Bishop's Stone The Bishop's Stone The Bishop's Stone Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. R Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw 013.13 An oblong whinstone, a foot high, on the County boundary, the wall being built upon it, about 70 feet west from where the parish road, over Wollrig, enters Kirkhope parish_ Whether indebted to Clerical, or other sources, for its name, tradition does not say; but it was formerly a Standing Stone, and the inhabitants of the adjoining parishes here frequently assembled to engage in football matches; at one of which, a man either was killed, or lay out all night, and found dead beside the Stone
OS1/29/2/15 WOLLRIG BURN Wollrig Burn Wollrig Burn Wollrig Burn Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. R Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw 013.13 A small stream rising at the N. [North] West corner of the parish boundary, on Wollrig, and flowing south into Blindhawk Burn.
OS1/29/2/15 [Page] 15 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 13 - 13
OS1/29/2/16 WOLLRIG GRAIN Wollrig Grain Wollrig Grain Wollrig Grain Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. T Turnbull, Ashkirk Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw 013.13 A Streamlet having its source in a small marsh, between the parish road and Grain Hill, and flows Southerly to Wollrig, where turning East it joins Headshaw Burn _
OS1/29/2/16 GRAIN HILL Grain Hill Grain Hill Grain Hill Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. T Turnbull, Ashkirk Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw 013.13 A considerable hill covered with rough and heathy pasture, and having numerous rocky spots upon it, between Wollrig Grain and Wollrig Plantation
OS1/29/2/16 WOLLRIG PLANTATION Wollrig Plantation Wollrig Plantation Wollrig Plantation Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. T Turnbull, Ashkirk Mr. T Proudfoot, Headshaw 013.13 A fir plantation of irregular form extending along the property [margin] from Wollrig to Headshaw Plantation
OS1/29/2/16 [Page] 16 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 13 - 13
OS1/29/2/17 HEADSHAW Headshaw Headshaw Headshaw Robert Thorburn. Tenant Mr James Young Dryden Mr William Murray Nookhaugh 013.14 A farm house two stories high and slated detached are a handsomely laid out kitchen garden, good offices & Servants houses and a very large Arable and Stock farm, the property of the Earl of Minto
OS1/29/2/17 SHAW HILL Shaw Hill Robert Thorburn. Tenant Mr James Young Dryden Mr William Murray Nookhaugh 013.14 An elevated portion of land, on the farm of Headshaw
OS1/29/2/17 BROOMBANK PLANTATION Broombank Plantation Broombank Plantation Robert Thorburn. Tenant Mr James Young Dryden Mr William Murray Nookhaugh Andrew Riddell Tenant 013.14 A small plantation on the farm of North Sinton
OS1/29/2/17 [Page] 17 Ashkirk Ph [Parish] Sheet 13.14 Traces 4 & 3 By Thomas Cosgrove
OS1/29/2/18 COCK EDGE Cock Edge Cock Edge Cock Edge Mrs Govalock, Greenhill. Mr Andrew Riddell N [North] Sinton Mr James Young Dryden 013.14 An elevated portion of land on the farm of Greenhills.
OS1/29/2/18 OLD ESSENSIDE Old Essenside Old Essenside Old Essenside John Douglas Tenant J Turnbull Ashkirk J. Young Dryden 019.05 Two small houses one story high thatched. The property of the Earl of Minto. Tenanted by Mr John Douglas.
OS1/29/2/18 CAMP (Remains of) [Leap Hill] Camp (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) Camp ( Remains of) John Douglas J Turnbull J Young 019.09 The remains of a British Camp situated upon Leap Hill
OS1/29/2/18 [Page] 18 Ashkirk Ph [Parish] Sheet 13.14 Trace 2 By Thomas Cosgrove
OS1/29/2/19 NORTH SINTON North Sinton North Sinton North Sinton Mr. Andrew Riddell. Tenant Lease of Farm Mr. James Young. Dryden 013.14 A farm house two stories high and slated having good Office houses a Kitchen garden and a large Arable and Stock farm detached the property of Lady Pringle. Midshiels near Hawick. -
OS1/29/2/19 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Ashkirk] The Manse The Manse The Manse The Manse Mr. Andrew Riddell. Tenant Lease of Farm Mr. James Young. Dryden William Murray Nookhaugh 013.14 A large mansion, now being built, intended as the residence of the Minister (for the time being) of Ashkirk Free Church; the property of the Congregation. -
OS1/29/2/19 FREE CHURCH [Ashkirk] Ashkirk Church (Free) Ashkirk Church (Free) Ashkirk Church (Free) Mr. Andrew Riddell. N. [North] Sinton Mr. James Young. Dryden Mr. William Murray. Nookhaugh 013.14 A small Church containing sittings for about 150 persons;- the property of the congregation. -
OS1/29/2/19 [Page] 19 Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] Sheet 13.14 Trace 6 By Thomas Cosgrove
OS1/29/2/20 NOOKHAUGH Nook Haugh Nook Haugh Nook Haugh Mr William Murray. Tenant Mr Andrew Riddell N [North] Sinton Mr James Young Dryden 013.14 A small farm house one story high and thatched attached are a cowhouse & Cottage and detached are a kitchen garden and small arable farm; the property of John C Scott Esq of Sinton near Selkirk
OS1/29/2/20 DRYDEN Dryden Dryden Dryden Mr James Young Tenant Lease of Farm. Directions on letters from the Agent of the property 013.14 A farm house two stories high and slated detached are a kitchen garden. good office houses, and a large arable and stock farm; the property of the Earl of Minto. This house undoubtedly takes its name from the adjoining Dean "Dry Dean" and is a corruption of this word but as it is so named in the Lease and so designated by the Agent I was forced to give it.
OS1/29/2/20 DRY DEAN Dry Dean Dry Dean Dry Dean Mr James Young, Dryden. Mr Andrew Riddell N [North] Sinton Mr William Murray Nookhaugh 013.14 A small dry valley partly planted on the farm of Dryden.
OS1/29/2/20 [page] 20 Ashkirk Ph [parish] Sheet 13.14 Traces 6 & 5 By Thomas Cosgrove [Written in red under Nook Haugh] "Nookhaugh ___ Name compounded. This name belongs to the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk Parish."
OS1/29/2/21 BIRKWOOD Birkwood Birkwood Birkwood Mr James Govenlock Occupier Mr Andrew Riddell N. [North] Sinton Mr James King Dimpleknowe 013.15 A Neat, Small house, pleasantly Situated on an eminence a Short distance north of "Sintonmill" And having an outhouse And Small garden attached, the farm being let with "North Sinton". It is the property of Mrs Douglas The Haining, near Selkirk.
OS1/29/2/21 SINTONMILL Sintonmill Sintonmil Sintonmill Mr Robert Beattie, Occupier Mr James King Mr Frances Stewart, Hermiston 013.15 This name applies to a Corn Mill with Kiln attached, to a neat, And Substantial farm house with outhouses, Small garden large arable farm And hinds houses attached. It is the property of John Crosse Scott, Sinton
OS1/29/2/21 [Page] 21 (Part of Selkirk) Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 13 - 15 Trace 4 & 5 John McCabe [Note] " In the Co. [County] of Selkirk portion of Ashkirk."
OS1/29/2/22 THIEF ROAD Thief Road Thief Road Thief Road J. Turnbull, Ashkirk John Grey Bridgend Mr Scott, Sintonshiel 019.01 This name is applied to a Cart [track] extending from the parish road at [Wollrig] to the parish road near Salanside
OS1/29/2/22 [Page] 22 Co. [County] Roxburgh Ph [Parish] Ashkirk [Note - Nook Haugh] " Belongs to the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk"
OS1/29/2/22 Nook Haugh scored through
OS1/29/2/23 WOLL BURN Woll Burn Woll Burn Woll Burn Mr. J Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. W Douglas, Woll_ 019.01 A stream taking this name from where Wollrig Burn enters Blindhalok Burn, at the parish boundary - South of outer Huntly; and flowing in a Southerly course along the western march of Woll Estate, discharges into the Ale Water near Salanside Towers
OS1/29/2/23 WOLL RIG Woll Rig Woll Rig Woll Rig Mr. J Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr. J Grieve, Wollrig Mr. W Douglas, Woll_ 013.13 An extensive and irregular looking eminence of rough pasture giving name to the farm on which it is. and having the parish road to Selkirk crossing it_
OS1/29/2/23 [Page] 23 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19-1.'
OS1/29/2/24 WOLLRIG Wollrig Wollrig Wollrig Mr. J Grieve, Tenant Mr. P Clark, Woll Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 019.10 A modern erection, two storeys high, with suitable offices, and an Arable and pasture farm attached the property of Miss Scott, of Wollrig
OS1/29/2/24 COLDSIDE PLANTATION Coldside Plantn. [Plantation] Coldside Plantn. [Plantation] Coldside Plantn. [Plantation] Mr. J Grieve, Tenant Mr. P Clark, Woll Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 019.10 A belt of mixed timbers, of two fields length - along the parish road, South East of Wollrig, on the same farm _
OS1/29/2/24 BLAEBERRY PLANTATION Blaeberry Plantn. [Plantation] Blaeberry Plantn. [Plantation] Blaeberry Plantn. [Plantation] Mr. J Grieve, Tenant Mr. P Clark, Woll Mr. W Douglas, New Woll 019.10 A small narrow wood of mixed trees - forming partly three sides of a field South of Wollrig, and on that farm _
OS1/29/2/24 [Page] 24 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19-1
OS1/29/2/25 ASHKIRKTOWN Ashkirktown Ashkirktown Ashkirktown Mr. J Govanlock, Tenant Mr. J Matthewson, Ashkirk Mr. J Cleghorn, Sandyhaugh 019.02 A two storied dwelling, having garden, commodious offices, and an Arable and pasture farm attached; the property of A Cochrane Esq.-
OS1/29/2/25 CAMP KNOWE Camp Knowe Camp Knowe Camp Knowe Mr. J Govanlock, Tenant Mr. J Matthewson, Ashkirk Mr. J Cleghorn, Sandyhaugh 019.02 A narrow brow of Arable and pasture land, having a Trigl. [Triangulation] Station upon it, a little west of the farm steading, and supposed to be the site of a Camp or Fort _
OS1/29/2/25 BISHOP'S WELL Bishop's Well Bishop's Well Bishop's Well Mr. J Govanlock, Tenant Mr. J Matthewson, Ashkirk Mr. J Cleghorn, Sandyhaugh 019.02 A small spring opposite the manse, said to have been much frequented formerly by Cholic patients, but now disused.
OS1/29/2/25 [Page] 25 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19-2 Trace 4
OS1/29/2/26 BAREBACKLAW Barebacklaw Barebacklaw Barebacklaw Mr. Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr. Bell, Sinton Mr. Proudfoot. Headshaw. 019.02 A Farm House. one storey high, Tiled, & in good repair, having offices, Garden, and a small arable & pasture farm attached. Th property of A Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk House _
OS1/29/2/26 TATHYHOLE MOSS Tathyhole Moss Tathyhole Moss Tathyhole Moss Estate Map 1774 Mr. John Mathieson A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [House] 019.02 A marshy piece of ground partly on the farm of Sinton Mains, and partly on "Barebacklaw" - The boundary dividing Roxburgh & Selkirk runs through it, and is conjointly the property of J. C. Scott & A. Cochrane Esqrs. _
OS1/29/2/26 [Page] 26 Ashkirk Parish
OS1/29/2/26 In the description for Tathyhole Moss the name of the farm of Barebacklaw is underlined
OS1/29/2/27 BROADLEE HILL Broadlee Hill Broadlee Hill Broadlee Hill Mr J Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr J Grieve Wolling Mr W. Douglas , New Woll 019.10 An extensive eminence of rough pasture at one time forming part of a small farm bearing the same name, but now leased along with Castleside
OS1/29/2/27 NEW WOLL New Woll Mr J Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr J Grieve, Wolling Mr W Douglas New Woll 019.10 A small cottage one story high, having suitable offices and an arable farm attached; the property of Miss Scott.
OS1/29/2/27 HEADSHAW BURN Headshaw Burn Mr J Grieve, Outer Huntly Mr J Grieve, Wolling Mr W Douglas New Woll 012.13; 019.01; 019.02 A stream flowing out of Headshaw Loch, and taking a southerly course for about a mile, enters Ale Water south of Drydean.
OS1/29/2/27 [Page] 27 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19 - 1
OS1/29/2/28 WOLL PLANTATION Woll Plantation Woll Plantation Woll Plantation Mr P Clark, Woll Mr W. Douglas, New Woll Mr J Proudfoot, Headshaw 019.10 An extensive height covered with mixed timber and closely intersected with paths and cart ways, a short distance west of Woll
OS1/29/2/28 CROW PLANTATION Crow Plantation Mr P Clark, Woll Mr W. Douglas, New Woll Mr J Proudfoot, Headshaw 019.10 An open space of timber on an eminence adjoining Woll Plantation and west of Woll.
OS1/29/2/28 [Page] 28 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19 - 1
OS1/29/2/29 WOLL Woll Woll Woll A Ogilvie Esq. Woll A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk Ho [House] J Mathewson Esq Ashkirk 019.02 The mansion of Mrs Scott Durbin, but presently leased by A. Ogilvie Esq. and beautifully situated on a hillside about ½ mile west of Ashkirk hamlet. The house is a plain square one, three stories in height having neat stables of recent erection contiguous; a garden, lodge and finely wooded policy in which is St. Ninian's Well and the park
OS1/29/2/29 ASHKIRK HOUSE Ashkirk House A Ogilvie Esq. Woll A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk Ho [House] J Mathewson Esq Ashkirk 019.02 The seat of Alexander Cochrane Esq. of Ashkirk, about a ¼th of a mile west of the hamlet, it is three stories high, plain, and having the usual offices etc pertaining to a mansion of the kind. The land adjoining being unsuitable for laying out an ornamental policy of any extent.
OS1/29/2/29 [Page] 29 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19 No 2 Trace 1
OS1/29/2/30 WOLL COTTAGES Woll Cottages Woll Cottages Woll cottages Woll Cottages A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk. J Mathewson Esq, Ashkirk. Thomas Waldie Joiner Kirkhouse. Peter Clark Woll Cottages Ashkirk 019.02 Two tenements each a storey high of plain cottage style, and modern erection, a little to the north of Wol Lodge and having a garden and saw mill contiguous. The property of Mrs. Scott Durbin and partly occupied by her gardener Mr P. Clark.
OS1/29/2/30 NEW HEADSHAW New Headshaw A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk. J Mathewson Esq, Ashkirk. Thomas Waldie Joiner Kirkhouse. Peter Clark Woll Cottages Ashkirk 019.02 Two small one storied cottages, having gardens etc. attached; on the farm of Headshaw, and occupied by labourers.
OS1/29/2/30 KIRKHOUSE Kirkhouse A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk. J Mathewson Esq, Ashkirk. Thomas Waldie Joiner Kirkhouse. Peter Clark Woll Cottages Ashkirk 019.02 A one storied dwelling; wrights shop garden etc occupied by Thomas Waldie near Ashkirk hamlet and the property of A Cochrane Esq of Ashkirk
OS1/29/2/30 [Page] 30 Ashkirk Parish sheet 19 No 2 Trace 1
OS1/29/2/31 ALE WATER Ale Water Ale Water Ale Water Ale Water Co [County] map of 1851 (Mitchells) Statistical Account J Mathewson Esq, Ashkirk A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk H. [House] 013; 018; 019 This river has its source in Alemoor and Shaws lochs and flowing from west to east through Ashkirk Parish - skirts Selkirk Ph [Parish] Detd [Detached] on the north and flows for about a mile through Lilliesleaf ph [parish] to where it becomes the north east boundary of the parish near Linthill thence for about two miles between Bowden and Lilliesleaf parishes. When it enters Ancrum ph [parish] and taking a Southerly course passes Ancrum on the north and taking a peculiar bend turns in a circuitous direction to where it discharges itself into the River Teviot about 1/2 a mile below Ancrum Village. The river abounds with trout and together with the beauty of its scenery has been long celebrated as affording abundant sport for the Angler.
OS1/29/2/31 [Page] 31 Ashkirk Ph [Parish] Sheet 19 - 2-
OS1/29/2/32 TATHYHOLE SIKE Tathyhole Sike Tathyhole Sike Tathyhole Sike Estate Map - 1774 Mr J Mathieson, Ashkirk A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk 019.02 A Small Stream, having its Source in "Tathyhole Moss", but is covered for a Small portion of its Course near the latter, It flows in a Northeasterly direction emptying itself into a Marsh a Short distance West of Sinton Mains.
OS1/29/2/32 PARSON'S HOLE Parson's Hole Parson's Hole Mr J Mathieson Mr James Wilson, Castleside Mr William Hagg Burnfoot 019.02 This name is a applied to where "Tathyhole Sike" Crosses the old Road leading from Ashkirk to Sinton, It is Supposed to have got this Name , from, one of the fields adjoining being at one period a portion of Ashkirk Glebe.
OS1/29/2/32 [Page] 32 Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] Sheet 19-2 Trace 2 [Note] [Tathyhole Sike] Belongs to the Co. [County] of Selkirk portion of Ashkirk parish.
OS1/29/2/33 ASHKIRK [village] Ashkirk Mr John Mathieson Ashkirk Mr Bell Sinton Mr Proudfoot HeadShaw 019.02 A Small Village on the W. [West] Side of the County Road from Hawick to Selkirk distant about 7 Miles from the latter and about 5 from the former. it contains a Post Office, Corn Mill. Smithy joiner's Shop & Tollbar. The houses in general are old and with few exceptions thatched, and in middling repair. Ale Water runs past the Village a little to the South. The Village is the property of the Earl of Minto & others.
OS1/29/2/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No. [Number] 2 Trace 2 George Darling
OS1/29/2/34 BRIDGEND Bridgend Bridgend Bridgend Mr Mathieson Ashkirk Mr Bell Sinton Mr Proudfoot Headshaw 019.02 A thatched cottage, one Storey high in good repair having Vegetable garden &c attached, Situated at the E. [East] end of the old bridge across "Ale Water" and distant about a hundred Yards from "Ashkirk" The property of A. Cochrane Esq.
OS1/29/2/34 SINTON MAINS Sinton Mains Mr Mathieson Ashkirk Mr Bell Sinton Mr Proudfoot Headshaw 019.02 A farm Steading including dwelling houses garden &c on the Estate of Sinton. There is a farm of arable & pasture land attached, farmed at present by the proprieter J. G. Scott. Esq. Sinton
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OS1/29/2/34 [Page] 34 Ph [Parish] of Ashkirk Sheeet 19. No. 2. Trace 2 George Darling [Written under this entry is] Sinton Mains: This belongs to the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk Parish
OS1/29/2/35 MANSE [Ashkirk] Manse, Parish Manse, Parish Manse, Parish Revd. [Reverend] J. Mactain, Incumbent J Mathieson, Esq. Ashkirk J Scott, Schoolmaster 019.02 A commodious dwelling, three Stories high - originally erected in 1784, but having additions to it Since: And having a Glebe of six Small Enclosures attached.
OS1/29/2/35 CHURCH [Ashkirk] Church, Parish Revd. [Reverend] J. Mactain, Incumbent J. Mathieson, Esq. Ashkirk J Scott, Schoolmaster 019.02 An old building devoid of any architectural adornment, in the middle of the grave yard, and contiguous to the Manse and Schoolhouse; has a gallery in the north End., and Seated for 200 persons
OS1/29/2/35 SCHOOL [Ashkirk] School, Parish Revd. [Reverend] J. Mactain, Incumbent J. Mathieson, Esq. Ashkirk J. Scott, Schoolmaster 019.02 A neat modern dwelling, two Stories high occupied by the Teacher, and adjoining it a School. The teacher has the usual fees &c and average attendance of 50 pupils.
OS1/29/2/35 [Page] 35 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19-2 Trace 4
OS1/29/2/36 SANDYHAUGH Sandyhaugh Sandyhaugh Sandyhaugh Mr J. Cleghorn, Tenant Mr J Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr P Clark, Woll Cottages 019.02 A small plain one storied dwelling and workshop, having garden &c attached, occupied by J. Cleghorn and the property of Mrs. S Durbin
OS1/29/2/36 PALACE WALLS Palace Walls Mr J. Cleghorn, Tenant Mr J Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr P Clark, Woll Cottages 019.02 The Site of the Bishop of Glasgow Palace, the remains of which up to fifty years ago, were then removed in improving the course of the parish road at this angle the foundation being known as the "palace walls" and this Spot retains the name.
OS1/29/2/36 ST NINIAN'S WELL St Ninians Well Mr J. Cleghorn, Tenant Mr J Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr P Clark, Woll Cottages 019.02 The original well bearing this name having been drained, the well in this corner Still Retains the name from its proximity to the Site of the old well
OS1/29/2/36 [Page] 36 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19.2 Trace 4
OS1/29/2/37 DOE'S GATE Doe's Gate Mr J Irvine, OuterHuntlee Mr J Douglas, New Woll Mr J Turnbull, Ashkirk 018.08 A hollow between two hills Supposed to derive its name from the female deer.
OS1/29/2/37 [Page] 37 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 18 - 4 & [Entry Crossed Out] Blindhawk Burn [Note] The Correct name of this Stream is Blindhaugh Burn See P. [Page] 58.
OS1/29/2/38 TODRIG BURN Todrig Burn Mr John Elliot Wr [Wester] Essenside Mr William Hogg Burnfoot. Mr J. Brown Castleside 018.08 A rivulet rising from Shaws Loch and taking an Easterly direction to Ale Water at Burnfoot, passes Longhope and Lodrig in Selkirkirkshire and Er [Easter] and Wr [Wester] Essenside in this parish.
OS1/29/2/38 [Page] 38 Ashkirk Ph [Parish] Sheet 18 - 4 and 8
OS1/29/2/39 BURNFOOT Burnfoot Mr A Scott Burnfoot. Mr J Douglas Er [Easter] Essenside. Mr R. Scott Castleside. 019.05 A modern dwelling in excellent repair having suitable offices, kitchen garden, and a farm of arable and pasture land attached. The property of Allan Elliot Lochart Esq., Borthwick Brae.
OS1/29/2/39 EASTER ESSENSIDE Easter Essenside Mr A Scott Burnfoot. Mr J Douglas Er [Easter] Essenside. Mr R. Scott Castleside. 019.05 A good farm house of modern erection slated, having commodious offices & kitchen garden and a large farm of arable & pasture land attached. The property of the Earl of Minto.
OS1/29/2/39 [Page] 39 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No 5 Trace 6 & 5 G Darling [Hoggshaugh along with its description has been deleted. In its place is written] "Only applies to the haugh beside it which on the property plan of 1776 _ before the house was built _ was known as Hogs haugh"
OS1/29/2/40 GIRNSIDE HILL Girnside Hill Girnside Hill Girnside Hill John Douglas, Tennant John Elliot, Wr. [Wester] Essenside. Adam Scott. Burnfoot 019.05 An elevated portion of ground situated a short dis-tance north of "Easter Essenside", and W. [West] of "Essenside Loch" It is the property of Earl Minto
OS1/29/2/40 ESSENSIDE BURN Essenside Burn Essenside Burn Essenside Burn A Cochrane, Esq. of Ashkirk Property Plan of Ashkirk dated 1776. Mr. J Matthewson, Ashkirk 019.05 A Streamlet from Essenside Loch flowing in a N. [North] Easterly direction into 'Woll Burn' and on the farm of Castleside
OS1/29/2/40 CAMP (Remains of) [Castleside] Camp (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) Camp (Remains of) A Cochrane, Esq. of Ashkirk Property Plan of Ashkirk dated 1776. Mr. J Matthewson, Ashkirk 019.10 The remains of a Camp of irregular form, and the banks or fosses of which, are but barely defined, near where Broadlee Steading stood on Castleside farm; the property of A Cochrane, Esq.
OS1/29/2/40 [Page] 40 Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] Sheet 19.4 Trace 5 Sheet 19-5 Trace 2 & 5
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OS1/29/2/41 ESSENSIDE HEAD Essenside Head Essenside Head Essenside Head Mr A Scott, Burnfoot Mr I Douglas Er [Easter] Essenside Mr W. Graham Wr [Wester] Essenside 019.05 A considerable eminence on the farm of "Wester Essenside" the surface of which is covered with rough and heathy pasture and on its summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station. The property of the Earl of Minto.
OS1/29/2/41 ESSENSIDE LOCH Essenside Loch Mr A Scott, Burnfoot Mr I Douglas Er [Easter] Essenside Mr W. Graham Wr [Wester] Essenside 019.05 A fine sheet of water on the farm of "Easter Essenside" a quarter of a mile long and one eighth broad, abundantly stocked with perch eels trout & other fish. Proprietors Earl of Minto & A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk Ho. [House]
OS1/29/2/41 CASTLESIDE HILL Castleside Hill Mr A Scott, Burnfoot Mr I Douglas Er [Easter] Essenside Mr W. Graham Wr [Wester] Essenside 019.05 A high hill on the farm of "Castleside" very Conspicious from the west its surface is covered with natural pasture and on its summit are the remains of a British Camp. Proprietor A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk Ho [House]
OS1/29/2/41 [Page] 41 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No 5 Trace 1 & 2 George Darling
OS1/29/2/42 CAMP (Remains of) [Castleside Hill] Camp Camp Camp Mr A Scott Burnfoot Mr J. Douglas Er. [Easter] Essenside Mr R. Scott Castleside 019.05 The Remains of a camp on the top of "Castleside Hill." It appears to have been defended on all Sides by the natural Steepness of the hill, as there are no indications of any Ramparts having been constructed
OS1/29/2/42 CASTLESIDE Castleside Mr A Scott Burnfoot Mr J. Douglas Er. [Easter] Essenside Mr R.Scott Castleside 019.05 A farm house. two Stories high Slated and in otherwise good repair having Kitchen garden, Suitable offices, and a farm of arable land attached. The property of A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [House]
OS1/29/2/42 HOG'S HAUGH Hog's Haugh Mr A Scott Burnfoot Mr J. Douglas Er. [Easter] Essenside Mr R.Scott Castleside 019.05 A Small piece of pasture land on the farm of "Castleside" Situated on the N. [North] Side of "Ale Water," and extending to the Ph. [Parish] Road. The name is well Known in the surrounding locality, and derives it from the leafshape
OS1/29/2/42 [Page] 42 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No.5 - Trace 2 - 3 George Darling
OS1/29/2/43 SALANSIDE Salanside Salanside Salanside Mr Inligs [Inglis?] Farmer Mr Scott Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock Ashkirk 019.06 A farm house two stories high Slated and in good repair having Suitable offices aKitchen Garden & a small farm of arable land attached. The property of A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [House].
OS1/29/2/43 ASHKIRK HILL Ashkirk Hill Mr Inligs [Inglis?] Farmer Mr Scott Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock Ashkirk 019.06 A middling high hill on the farm of Ashkirk covered with rough and heathy pasture, The property of A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [House]
OS1/29/2/43 [Page] 43 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No. 6 Trace 1 & 4 George Darling
OS1/29/2/44 PARKHEAD BURN Parkhead Burn Parkhead Burn Parkhead Burn Mr Bell, Sinton Mr Scott, Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock, Ashkirk 013.15; 019.02; 019.03; 019.06 A small stream having its source in "Stonyford Moss" and running N. [North] crosses the Co.[County] Road at Sintonshiel and than taking a N.E. [North East] direction through "Linn Plantation" passes "Parkhead" and joins Ale Water at "Sinton Mile".
OS1/29/2/44 LINN PLANTATION Linn Plantation Mr Bell, Sinton Mr Scott, Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock, Ashkirk 019.06 A plantation of mixed timber on the farm of "Parkhead". The property of J. G. Scott Esq Sinton Ho. [House]. A deep ravine through which "Parkhead Burn" runs gives rise to the name.
OS1/29/2/44 HALL MOSS Hall Moss Mr Bell, Sinton Mr Scott, Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock, Ashkirk 019.07 A peat moss on the farm of "Parkhead" situate a short distance S. [South] of "Hallmoss Plantations". The property of J. G. Scott Esq Sinton.
OS1/29/2/44 [Page] 44 Parish of Ashkirk Sheets 19-6-3 Trace 6 & 3 and 19 - 11 - Trace1 Written in red under each entry is "Belongs to the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk Parish"
OS1/29/2/45 CAMP (Remains of) [Ashkirkshiel] Camp (British) Camp (British) Camp (British) Mr. Scott Sintonshiel Mr. Bell Sinton Mr. J Mathieson Ashkirk 019.06 The remains of an old camp situated a short distance south of Ashkirkshiel. the south side was defended by a natural slope, on the north east by a double rampart, which is nearly defaced, and on the north west by a single rampart and a natural slope and on the west apparently by a single rampart, about a chain from it on the east side there is a small circle, which would appear to have been a cook-house.
OS1/29/2/45 [Page] 45 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No. 6. Trace 6 George Darling
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OS1/29/2/46 CAMP (Remains of [E of Leap Hill] Camp Camp Camp John Grey - Bridgend J. Turnbull. Ashkirk J. Young. Dryden 019.09 The remains of a british Camp Situated about a quarter of a mile [East] of Leap Hill
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OS1/29/2/46 [Page] 46 Co [County] of Roxburgh Parish of Ashkirk
OS1/29/2/47 ROUGHSIDE HILL Roughside Hill Mr George Bell, Forester Sinton Mr W. Scott Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock Farmer Ashkirk 019.06 A middling high hill on the farm of Ashkirk, partly cultivated, and partly covered with rough pasture. The property of Alexander Cochrane Esq Ashkirk House.
OS1/29/2/47 SINTONSHIEL Sintonshiel Mr George Bell, Forester Sinton Mr W. Scott Sintonshiel Mr Gowanlock Farmer Ashkirk 019.06 Two cottage houses (one thatched, the other slated) one story high, in good repair with vegetable gardens attached. They are on the farm of "Parkhead" and situated on the west side of the Co. [County] Road, and are the property of J C Scott Esq Sinton.
OS1/29/2/47 [Page] 47 Ph [Parish] of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No 6 - Trace 2 . 3 George Darling [written in red under Sintonshiel] In the Selkirk portion of Ashkirk Parish
OS1/29/2/48 ASHKIRKSHIEL Ashkirkshiel Ashkirkshiel Ashkirkshiel Mr George Bell Mr W. Scott Mr Gowanlock 019.06 A house one story high thatched and in good repair, with vegetable [garden] attached. The house is on the farm of "Ashkirk" and occupied by the shepherd, and is the property of Alexander Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk House.
OS1/29/2/48 STONYFORD MOSS Stonyford Moss Mr George Bell Mr W. Scott Mr Gowanlock 019.06 This moss ( which is situate on the west side of the Co. [County] Road on the farm of "Parkhead" and the estate of Sinton) was at one period a lake covering nearly 40 acres, but had been thoroughly drained and peats and marl (of which there is an excellent seam) are now taken from it. It is sometimes called "Sinton Moss" but "Stonyford" is the original name.
OS1/29/2/48 [Page] 48 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19 No 6 Trace 6 George Darling [Written in red ink under Stonyford Moss is] In the Co. [County] Selkirk portion of Ashkirk Ph. [Parish]
OS1/29/2/49 CAMP (Remains of) [W of Wester Essenside] Camp, remains of Mr J. Elliot, Wr [Wester] Essenside Mr William Hogg, Burnfoot Mr Scott, Castleside 018.08 Situated west from Wr [ Wester] Essenside, and of oblong form, it apparently had been a very perfect one of its kind, and had three ramparts surrounding it and a fourth or inner one on the west, it is supposed to be of either British or Danish origin.
OS1/29/2/49 [Page] 49 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 18.8 - 2
OS1/29/2/49 "British" is deleted in "Various modes of spelling"
OS1/29/2/50 LEAP HILL Leap Hill Leap Hill Leap Hill Mr J Elliot, Wr [Wester] Essenside Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W Hogg, Burnfoot 019.09 A considerable eminence on which, are two defaced entrenchments of british origin and having a trigl [trigonometrical] station on its summit. On the farm of Wr [Wester] Essenside.
OS1/29/2/50 LEAP LINN Leap Linn Mr J Elliot, Wr [Wester] Essenside Mr I Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot 019.09 A precipitous ravine about ½ mile long, through which the Ale Water flows its sides being in many places covered with rocks and bushes - and the riverbed extremely rocky, the action of the water upon the strata, having [evidently] worn a passage for itself through this ravine to a depth of more than 100 ft.
OS1/29/2/50 HORN HILL Horn Hill Mr J Elliot, Wr [Wester] Essenside Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot 019.09 An eminence of a heathery appearance south of the parish road at the [head ] of Shieswood parks and on that [farm]
OS1/29/2/50 [Page] 50 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19.9 [written under Leap Linn] "not on plan"
OS1/29/2/51 MOSS KNOWE Moss Knowe Moss Knowe Moss Knowe Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot Thomas Scott Shielswood. 019.09 An elevated portion of land Situated on the farm of Burnfoot s little to the South of Burnfootshiel the surface of which is Covered with rough pasture and on its Summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station.
OS1/29/2/51 BLIND MOSS Blind Moss Blind Moss Blind Moss Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot Thomas Scott Shielswood. 019.09 A small tract of marshy land Situated on the farm of Burnfoot a little to the South of Moss Knowe. a stream flows through this moss but has no name.
OS1/29/2/51 BURNFOOTSHIEL Burnfootshiel Burnfootshiel Burnfootshiel Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot Thomas Scott Shielswood. 019.09 A Small house one story high thatched , with a Small vegetable garden attached it is Situated on the farm of Burnfoot a little to the East of Shielswood Loch Occupied by William Thompson Shepherd and the property of Mr. Lockhart Bothwick Brae.
OS1/29/2/51 [Page] 51 Sheet 19 No. 9 Parish of Ashkirk Patrick Kelly
OS1/29/2/52 SHIELSWOOD LOCH Shielswood Loch. Shielswood Loch. Shielswood Loch. Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot. Mr. J. Scott Shielswood 019.09 A large sheet of water situated on the farm of Shielswood a little to the South of the farm house. Proprietor Lord Minto.
OS1/29/2/52 SHIELSWOOD Shielswood Shielswood Shielswood Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot. Mr. J. Scott Shielswood 019.09 A good farm house two storys high having Suitable office houses & vegetable garden attached. it is Situated at the South Side of Leap Linn and is the property of Lord Minto.
OS1/29/2/52 WESTER ESSENSIDE Wester Essenside Wester Essenside Wester Essenside Mr. A. Scott Burnfoot. Mr. A. Turner Burnfoot. Mr. J. Scott Shielswood 019.05 A farm house with offices and vegetable garden attached. it is situated at the North side of Essenside Burn and is the property of Allen Lockhart Esqr. Bothwick Brae
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OS1/29/2/52 [Page] 52. Sheet 19.9 & 19.5 Parish of Ashkirk Patrick Kelly
OS1/29/2/53 LOCH RIG Loch Rig Loch Rig Loch Rig Mr. James Johnson. Shielswood Mr. William Hog. Burnfoot. Mr. Gilbert Tait Blewerie 019.09 A hilly portion of Moor land, on the farm of Shielwood; the property of the Earl of Minto. -
OS1/29/2/53 [page] 53 Sheet 19.9 Trace 5 Ashkirk Ph. [Parish] By Thomas Cosgrove
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OS1/29/2/55 ASHKIRK LOCH Ashkirk Loch Mr Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr Scott Burnfoot Mr Proudfoot, Headshaw 019.10 This at a former period was a large Sheet of water, and abundantly stocked with perch trout & other fish, but in consequence of the drainage, it now partakes more of the nature of a marsh than a loch. It is Situate on the farm of "Ashkirk" and is the property A. Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [ House]
OS1/29/2/55 COCKPLAY Cock Play Mr Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr Scott Burnfoot Mr Proudfoot, Headshaw 019.10 A middling high hill partly on the farm of Ashkirk & partly on Drinkston in the adjoining parish. Its Surface is covered with rough & heathy pasture and it is the property of A Cochrane Esq. Ashkirk Ho. [House]
OS1/29/2/55 [Page] 55 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet - 19 - No 10 - Trace 2 George Darling [Written under Cock Play in red is] " Cockplay The Carlisle Place and written in this place to agree with it".
OS1/29/2/56 WOO BURN Woo Burn Mr J. Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr A. Scott, Burnfoot Mr G. Proudfoot, Headshaw 019.09 A little streamlet having its source on the farm of "Drinkston" and flowing N. E. [North East] for about half a mile, after which it takes a N. W. [North West] direction & empties itself into Ale Water at Burnfoot.
OS1/29/2/56 CARTSHAW MOSS Cartshaw Moss Cartshaw Moss Cartshaw Moss Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot Mr A. Scott, Burnfoot Mr J. Johnstone, Shielswood 019.09 A small peat moss north of Blind Moss on the farm of Burnfoot.
OS1/29/2/56 [Page] 56 Parish of Ashkirk Sheet 19.9 Trace 6 19-10- Trace 1 George Darling
OS1/29/2/57 FALLA CLEUCH Falla Cleuch Falla Cleuch Falla cleugh A Cochrane Esq Ashkirk Ho. [House] Mr. J. Mathieson, Ashkirk Mr Scott, Burnfoot. Estate Map, 1774. 019.06 A small stream, having its rise on the moorland, a short distance southeast of "Ashkirk Loch" flowing in an easterly direction and emptying itself into "Stonyford Moss"
OS1/29/2/57 THREEPHEAD MOSS Threephead Moss Mr J Johnston, Shielswood Mr W Hogg, Burnfoot Mr G. Tait, Blowearie 019.13 A small portion of Mossy ground lying to the East of "Threep Head" through which the parish boundary passes dividing Ashkirk from Wilton.
OS1/29/2/57 [Page] 57 Ashkirk Ph. Parish Sheet 19 - 10 Trace 3
OS1/29/2/58 BLINDHAUGH BURN Blindhaugh Burn Blindhaugh Burn Blindhaugh Burn John Turnbull, Ashkirk James Young, Dryden David Cairns North Sinton 018.04 A stream from Akermoor Loch and having an easterly course forms the County boundary on reaching "Fanns for about 1 1/2 miles and upon arriving opposite to Outer Huntlee at where Wollrig Burn joins is known from there to its confluence with Ale Water as Woll Burn. It derives its name from a haugh of the same name at Fanns
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OS1/29/2/59 ESDALE SIKE Esdale Sike Esdale Sike Esdale Sike Mr G. Tait, Blawearie Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr J Elliot Wr [Wester] Essenside 018.16 A streamlet taking its rise at Blawearie at the South west extremity of the parish and in its course for about a mile till where it discharges into Ale Water near Whitstaid, forms part of the Co. [County] boundary.
OS1/29/2/59 ESDALE LAW Esdale Law Mr G. Tait, Blawearie Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr J Elliot Wr [Wester] Essenside 019.13 A considerable eminence on Shielswood farm covered with heathy pasture and having on its summit a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station
OS1/29/2/59 HAREHOPE SIKE Harehope Sike Mr G. Tait, Blawearie Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr J Elliot Wr [Wester] Essenside 018.12 A streamlet rising in a hollow between Esdale Law and Threep Head and taking a northerly course - discharges into Ale Water west of Leap Ford
OS1/29/2/59 [Page] 59 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19 - 13
OS1/29/2/60 WEAVER'S MOSS Weaver's Moss Weaver's Moss Weaver's Moss Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot Mr G Tait Blawearie 019.13 A flat piece of pasture land near the parish road north of Esdale Law - on the farm of Shielswood getting the name from the fact of a weaver once having a lease of it.
OS1/29/2/60 THREEP HEAD Threep Head Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot Mr G Tait Blawearie 019.13 A heathy eminence east from the head of Harehope Sike, on the farm of Shielswood, at one time having a house beside it bearing the same name.
OS1/29/2/60 CRINGIE LAW Cringie Law Mr J Johnstone, Shielswood Mr W. Hogg, Burnfoot Mr G Tait Blawearie 019.09 A considerable height covered with heathy pasture and having a Trigl [Trigonometrical] station on its summit on Shielswood farm north of Threep Head.
OS1/29/2/60 [Page] 60 Ashkirk Parish Sheet 19 - 13 [Signed] R Burnaby Major RE [Royal Engineers] 31 March 1860
OS1/29/2/61 [Volume] 2 OS1/29/2 Co Roxburgh Name Sheets of the Parish of Ashkirk [Date Stamped] 21 June 1897 Ordnance Survey M.S. Store Southampton
OS1/29/2/62 [page] 62 Index to the Parish of Ashkirk - Co. [County] of Roxburgh Names -- Pages Ale Water -- 31 Ashkirk (Parish) -- 1 Ashkirk -- 33 Ashkirk Hill -- 43 Ashkirk House -- 29 Ashkirk Loch -- 55 Ashkirkshiel -- 48 Ashkirktown -- 25 Barebacklaw -- 26 Berry Moss -- 11 Berrymoss Plantation -- 10 Birkwood -- 21 Birkwood Burn -- 11 Bishop's Well -- 25 Blacberry Plantation -- 24 Blindhaugh Burn -- 58 Blind Moss -- 51 Bridgend -- 34 Broadlee Hill -- 27 Broombank Plantation -- 17 Burnfoot -- 39 Burnfootshiel -- 51 Camp (Remains of) -- 40 Camp (Remains of) -- 42 Camp (Remains of) -- 45 Camp (Remains of) -- 49 Camp (Remains of) -- 18 Camp (Remains of) -- 46 Camp Knowe -- 25 Castleside -- 42 Castleside Hill -- 41 Church -- 35 Clerklands -- 10 Cock Edge -- 18 Cockplay -- 55 Coldside Plantation -- 24 Cringie Law -- 60 Crow Plantation -- 28 Customhouse Bog -- 38
OS1/29/2/63 [page] 63 Index Continued Names -- Pages Does Gate -- 37 Dryden -- 20 Dry Dean -- 20 Dunbog Moss -- 8 Easter Essenside -- 39 Esdale Law -- 59 Esdale Sike -- 59 Essenside Burn -- 40 Essenside Head -- 41 Essenside Loch -- 41 Falla Cleuch -- 57 Free Church -- 19 Girnside Hill -- 40 Grain Hill -- 16 Green Hill -- 8 Greenhill -- 7 Harehope Sike -- 59 Hare Moss -- 7 Headshaw -- 17 Headshaw Burn -- 27 Headshaw Craig -- 13 Headshaw Loch -- 14 Headshaw Plantation -- 13 Hog's Haugh -- 42 Horn Hill -- 50 Jock's Knowes -- 9 Kirkhouse -- 30 Ladywoodedge Moss -- 7 Leap Hill -- 50 Leap Linn -- 50 Loch Sike -- 14 Loch Rig -- 53 Manse -- 35 Moss Knowe -- 51 New Headshaw -- 30 New Woll -- 27 North Sinton -- 19 Old Essenside -- 18 Palace Walls -- 36 Parson's Hole -- 32 Riddellshiel Loch -- 9 Roughside Hill -- 47 Shielswood -- 52 Shielswood Loch -- 52
OS1/29/2/63 2 entries - 'Headshaw Moss -- 7' and 'Nook Haugh -- 22' - have been scored out.
OS1/29/2/64 Index Continued [page] 64 Names -- Pages The Stell -- 9 The Bishop's Stone -- 15 F.C [Free Church] Manse -- 19 Tathyhole Moss -- 26 Threep Head -- 60 Threephead Moss -- 57 Todrig Burn -- 38 Thief Road -- 22 Weaver's Moss -- 60 Wester Essenside -- 52 Wester Moss -- 14 Woll -- 29 Woll Burn -- 23 Woll Cottages -- 30 Woll Plantation -- 28 Wool Rig -- 23 Woolrig -- 24 Wollrig Burn -- 15 Wollrig Grain -- 16 Wollrig Plantation -- 16 Woo Burn -- 56