OS1/29/8/49
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVERS HOUSE | Cavers House Cavers House |
Revd [Reverend] A McCall R Elliot Gardner East Lodge Mr A. Thomson (Factor for J Douglas Esqr) |
026.10 | [Situation] In the N.Wn. [North Western] district of Ph [Parish] A large mansion four storeys high slated and in good repair beautifully situated, surrounded with wood and Ornamental grounds. there is the remains of an old Castle which forms part of. the east wall. the property of Mr Douglas. |
| SCHOOL [nr Cavers House] | School School |
Revd [Reverend] A McCall R Elliot Gardner East Lodge Mr A. Thomson |
026.10 | [Situation] 6 chains North of Cavers House. The old Established church of Cavers Slated & in tolerable repair a part of which is used as a School-room. the average number of Scholars may be about 150. who are taught reading, writing & arithmetic. wholly supported by J. Douglas Esqr. of Cavers House. |
| TOWER [Cavers House] | Castle (Remains of) Castle (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] A McCall R Elliot Mr A Thomson |
026.10 | [Situation] At the SE [South East] side of Cavers House. This is supposed to have been one of the Towers. occupied by the Border Marauders. in former times, part of the wall is remaining and is nearly 9 feet thick |
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[Page] 49Parish of Cavers Sheet 26 1. 3
[signed] John McDonald Sap RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[Tower] This tower has been renovated
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