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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLYDEAN WOOD | Holydean Wood Holydean Wood Holydean Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] James Allerdyce, Bowden John Scott, Schoolmaster, Bowden Walter Brunton, Gardener, Bowden |
007.16; 008.13 | A large tract of land, the surface of which is studded with scattered trees of natural growth, it is situated on the farm of Holydean, the property of the Duke of Roxburgh. |
| HOBBIE KER'S HANGING TREE | Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree |
Revd. [Reverend] James Allerdyce, Bowden John Scott, Bowden Walter Brunton, Bowden |
008.13 | This name applies to a tree situated on the farm of Holydean, it has a thick branch extending from the trunk, bent like an arm, on which tradition says that Habbie Kerr used to hang his enemies (hence the name). |
| STAND DAM | Stand Dam Stand Dam |
Mr. John Scott - Bowden Mr. William McIvor - Toll Bar Mr. Robert Blackie - Holydean |
008.13 | This name applies to a Millpond Situated at the confluence of Holydean Wood, and Prieston Burns. |
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Parish of Bowden
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [civil assistant]
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[Hobbie Ker's Hanging Tree] While changed in the naming sections of this entry, in the description it was, as original, Habbie Kerr..
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