OS1/29/10/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckford (Parish) | Eckford (Parish) | The County Map The New Statistical Account Fullerton's Gazetteer |
010.09 010.10 010.13 010.14 015.03 015.04 015.07 015.08 015.11 015.12 015.15 015.16 016.01 016.02 016.05 016.06 016.09 016.10 016.13 021.04 & 022.04 |
[Continued from page 2] But the most famous Fortress in this Parish was Cessford Castle, which stands on its southern extremity, and which was the ancient manorial residence of Sir Robert Ker, commonly Known by the name of Hobbie Ker, warden of the Scottish Middle Marches, from whom the Dukes of Roxburghe are descended. This is at present, a mere ruin; but from what remains of it, some conjecture may be formed of its pristine greatness. The main building is about 67 feet long, 60 feet broad, and 65 feet high, and the walls in point of thickness amount to an average to about 13 feet broad. The Dungeon, which is situated nearly in the Centre of the Fortress, is still open to inspection: it consists of a damp gloomy apartment 20 feet in length, 10 in breadth, and 13 in height, with a slanting air-hole looking toward the East. At the west end of this apartment, is a subterraneous vault, which was anciently Known by the name of the Dungeon Peel, and which was probably chiefly intended either as a reservoir for [Continued on page 4] |
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[Page] 3Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant]
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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, Orcadia, Scriever
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