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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAHAMSLAW | Grahamslaw Grahamslaw Grahamslaw |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair, Minister Mr. H.R. Laurie, Teacher Valuation Roll |
015.08 | A quadrangular built dwelling house, with a large arable farm, extensive offices, garden and rural walks attached. In the occupation of the Trustees of the late Mr. Cunningham and the property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. |
| HAUGHHEAD | Haughhead Haughhead Haughhead |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair Mr. H.R. Laurie Valuation Roll |
015.08 | A dwelling house two stories high with cottages attached. This was once the property and residence of Robert Hall a man remarkable both for his piety and his bodily strength. It is now the property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, and attached to the farm of Grahamslaw. |
| HAUGHHEAD KIP | Haughhead Kipp Haughhead Kipp Haughhead Kipp |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair Mr. H.R. Laurie Statistical Account |
015.08 | A conical shaped mound, and supposed to be artificial, it is planted with fir and other trees, and on the summit there is a stone with the following word engraved upon it. Here Hoby Hall boldly maintained his right, Gainst Reif plain force armed with lawles might, For Twenty Pleughs harnes'd in all their gear, Could not his valient nobl Heart make Fear, But with his sword he cut the formost Soam In two; hence drove both pleughs and Pleughmen home. 1620. Raised and repaired by the Lady John Scott 1854; but it is the original stone. |
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[Note relating to 'Haughhead Kip'] - Kip - Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary.
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