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ECKFORD [parish] |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.10
010.13
010.14
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015.11
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016.10
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The name of this parish is compounded of "Aec", an Oak, "Ford", a passage over a river - referring the Oaks which anciently prevailed in the district, and to a Ford in the Teviot, within a short distance of the Village which bears the name of the Parish. It is probable that to this Village the appellation "Eckford" was primarily Confined; but that in process of time it came to be applied to the whole Parish.
It is bounded on the North, by Kelso, and Roxburgh; on the West, by Crailing; on the South, and South West, by Jedburgh; and on the East, by Hounam, Morebattle, and Linton.
A small part of the Parish lies on the West of the Teviot; the main body is intersected Westward, and divided
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Eckford(Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.13
010.14
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into nearly equal parts, by the Kail Water. Its heights are, in general, only Knolls, the parish throughout having an undulating surface.
This parish, the southern extremity of which lies within a few miles of the Borders, was the scene of frequent rapine and devastation in former times. The Village of Eckford, which was once a place of Considerable note, was burned by the English under the Marquis of Dorset in april 1553, along with many other places in the District.
Within the bounds of this parish, there were of old several strengths or strongholds, such as Ormiston Tower, Eckford Tower, Wooden Tower, & Moss Tower; but of these the last mentioned was by far the most important, it is now completely swept away.
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.10
010.13
010.14
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015.04
015.07
015.08
015.11
015.12
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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
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.13
010.14
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015.04
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015.08
015.11
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Water or as a depository for goods. Some have averred that this was occassionally employed as a Prison, and perhaps this averment is founded on fact. There is an Air-hole on the South Side of it, but it is so constructed that not a ray of light can possibly be admitted. The Vault measures about 10 feet long, 17 feet broad, and 9 feet deep. The only entrance to it was by an aperture on the top, and this was kept shut as necessity required, by a large stone with an Iron ring in it. The roof, which rose several feet above the level of the dungeon, was arched, but is now Completely gone. Anciently, this Fortress was Surrounded by an inner and outer wall: the former has entirely disappeared, but some remains of the latter still exist. The space between these walls, as may be inferred from the history of all Border strengths, was primarily appropriated for the reception of Cattle,
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.10
010.13
010.14
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015.04
015.07
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015.11
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in which the wealth of the Marchmen principally Consisted.
A moat once surrounded the whole outworks, and, probably, supplied with water from a spring, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the South.
About a quarter of a mile to the north of the Castle, in a steep bank Close to Cessford Burn, is an artifical Cave of Considerable dimensions. It is in a very sequestered spot, and might be often passed and repassed without attracting observation. It is known by the name of "Hobbie Ker's Cave".
At Caverton, there is an 'old Grave yard', now scarcely ever used. Near to it stood a "chapel", of which there now no remains. It was founded by Walter Ker of Cessford, and Confirmed by Charter under the Great Seal in the year 1500.
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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010.10
010.13
010.14
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015.04
015.07
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015.11
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The church, which anciently belonged to the Abbey of Jedburgh, is in the gift of the Crown. It is beautifully situated on the southern banks of the Teviot, about a mile from the northern extremity of the parish. It was built in the year 1662, but since then it has undergone frequent repairs. It is a neat and apparently substantial building, and Contains about 300 Sittings. Close to the eastern door
of the church, is appended an Iron Collar, which is in a state of great preservation, and which is Commonly Known by the name of the "jugs". In former times, church offenders were sometimes sentenced by Kirk Sessions, to stand with it fastened round their neck, and clothed with sackcloth, for several Sabbaths, in presence
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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of the Congregation in token of their repentance and humiliation.
The Manse was built in 1775, but since then it has undergone several repairs. In the year 1808, some additions were made to it, but these, perhaps from want of a proper inspector, were very insufficiently executed.
The extent of the Glebe is about 7 acres, and its value may be rated at about £1.15.0 per acre.
The stipend amounts to 15 chalders, half meal and half barley, with £8.6.8 for communion expenses, and forty-two pounds of cheese from the tenant of Cessford, in the way of Vicarage Tithes. Besides the right of Cutting Turf on a piece of moorland, which lies on the South Side of Woodenhill.
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Eckford (Parish) |
Eckford (Parish) |
The County Map
The New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer |
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There are two parochial Schools in the parish, the one at Eckford, and the other at Caverton Mill, and both teachers have the legal emoluments. The teacher At Eckford has the maximum salary, £34.4.4 1/2, with fees amounting at an average to £21.0.0 annually. The teacher at Caverton Mill has £17.2.2 1/4 with fees amounting at an average to £17.0.0 annually, with the interest of £40.0.0 of mortified money.
The Education is the same as in all other Scottish Parochial Schools.
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Parish of Eckford |
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NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY (Jedburgh Branch) |
Jedburgh Railway
Jedburgh Railway
Jedburgh Railway |
Mr. Arras Ormiston House
Mr. Park
Mr. Handyside |
015.03 &
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A single line of rails, extending from the Town of Jedburgh to the Roxburgh Station of the North British Railway. |
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OLD ORMISTON STATION |
Old Ormiston Station
Old Ormiston Station
Old Ormiston Station |
Mr. John Scott Old Ormiston
Mr. Arras
Mr. Park |
015.03 |
A station on the Jedburgh Railway, about one and a half miles from Roxburgh. |
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OLD ORMISTON |
Old Ormiston
Old Ormiston
Old Ormiston |
Mr. Arras
Mr. Scott
Mr. Park |
015.03 |
A two storied dwelling house, with three or four hind's houses attached, situated on rising ground near to the Railway Station of the same name; it is on the farm attached to Ormiston House, and is the property of the Marquis of Lothian. |
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Sheet 16 No.3 Parish of Eckford
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ORMISTON CASTLE (Site of) |
Ormiston Castle (Site of)
Ormiston Castle (Site of)
Ormiston Castle (Site of) |
Mr. Arras
Mr. Scott
Mr. Handyside |
015.03 |
On a rising ground on the west side of the River Teviot, stood a stronghold, the remains of which, were used by the late proprietor, to build a weir on the river situated about one quarter of a mile farther south East |
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ORMISTON MILL |
Ormiston Mains
Ormiston Mains
Ormiston Mains
Ormiston Mill
Ormiston Mill
Ormiston Mill |
Mr. Arras
Mr. Scott
Mr. Handyside
Mr. Weymss. Sunlaws
Mr. Kerss. Mounteviot
Mr. Weaver Duke of Buccleuch's Forester |
015.03 |
A farm steading with hinds houses and a mill attached; it forms part of the farm attached to Ormiston House; - the mill was added by the late proprietor- Mein Esq. |
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NEW ORMISTON |
New Ormiston
New Ormiston
New Ormiston |
Mr. Arras
Mr. Scott
Mr. Handyside |
015.07 |
A small cottage with a garden attached, situated on the east side of the Jedburgh Railway, at the level crossing of the parish road; it is the property of the Railway Company, and occupied by a surface man. |
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Sheets 15 No.3 & 7 Parish of Eckford
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GRAHAM'S LAW |
Graham's Law
Graham's Law
Graham's Law |
Mr. Walter Johnson, Forester, Eckford
Mr. G. Hall, Forester, Bowmont Forest
John Elliot Shepd. [Shepherd] Grahamslaw |
015.04 |
A considerable eminence on the farm of Grahamslaw, and from which a commanding view of the surrounding country can be obtained, |
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GRAHAMSLAW PLANTATION |
Grahamslaw Plantation
Grahamslaw Plantation
Grahamslaw Plantation |
Mr. Walter Johnston
Mr. G. Hall
John Elliot |
015.04 |
A large wood of mixed timber chiefly fir, The property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, |
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DEAN STRIP |
Dean Strip
Dean Strip
Dean Strip |
Mr. Walter Johnston
Mr. G. Hall
John Elliot |
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A narrow strip of wood chiefly fir, The property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, |
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Sheet 15-4 Parish of Eckford
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BOWMONTFOREST SAW MILL |
Bowmontforest Saw Mill
Bowmontforest Saw Mill
Bowmontforest Saw Mill |
Mr. G. Hall, Forester
Mr. W. Johnston, Eckford
John Linton, Manager |
015.04 |
A new stone building worked by steam power, there are also two cottages with gardens detatched from the mill, The property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburgh, |
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield |
Mr. R.C. Nisbet, Mainhouse
Mr. Robert Hay, Softlaw
Robert Affleck, Springfield |
010.14 |
Three cottage houses with gardens attached and occupied by labourers, The property of R.C. Nisbet Esq. of Mainshouse, |
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MAINHOUSE |
Mainhouse
Mainhouse
Mainhouse |
Mr. R.C. Nisbet, Proprietor,
Mr. Robert Hay
Estate Plan |
010.13 |
A stone and stuccoed building two stories high, with stables and garden attached, The property and residence of R.C. Nisbet Esq. |
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Sheets 015.04; 010.14; 010.13 Parish of Eckford
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BOWMONT FOREST |
Bowmont Forest,
Bowmont Forest
Bowmont Forest |
Mr. W. Johnstone Eckford
Mr. John Park Wooden
Mr. A. Handyside Eckford Moss |
010.03; 015.04; 016.01 |
A large wood in the northern part of the parish, where Kelso races were held prior to the formation of a race course near Kelso by the late Duke of Roxburgh |
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BOWMONTFOREST |
Bowmontforest
Bowmontforest
Bowmontforest |
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Park
Mr. Handyside |
016.10 |
This name applies to two small cottages situated in Bowmont Forest, occupied by a forester, and a gamekeeper, under the Duke of Roxburgh. |
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GOWDENS |
Gowdens
Gowdens
Gowdens |
Dr. [Doctor] Murray Kersknowe
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside |
016.10 |
A row of hind's houses on the farm of Kersknowe; the property of the Duke of Roxburgh. |
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Sheet 16 No.1 Parish of Eckford
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SUNLAWSHILL |
Sunlawshill
Sunlawshill
Sunlawshill |
Mr. Hubback Tenant
County Map
Mr. Handyside |
015.04 |
A farm house situated on a rising ground on the east side of the turnpike road; the property of W. Scott Ker Esq. of Sunlaws. |
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KALE WATER |
Kale Water
Kale Water
Kale Water |
County Map
Mr. Park
Mr. Handyside |
015.04; 016.05 |
A water having its source near Hindhope in the parish of Oxnam, and flowing into the Teviot River near Eckford. |
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RIVER TEVIOT |
River Teviot
River Teviot
River Teviot |
County Map
Mr. Park
Mr. Handyside |
015.03 |
A river, having its source near the south end of the parish of Hawick and flowing into the Tweed near Kelso. |
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Sheet 15 No.4 Parish of Eckford
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MAINHOUSE WOOD |
Mainhouse Wood
Mainhouse Wood
Mainhouse Wood |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
010.13; 016.01 |
A large plantation of mixed timber on Mr. Nesbit's property, on the East Side of the road at Mainhouse. |
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GLEN BURN |
Glen Burn |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.03; 015.04 |
A stream having its source from drains on the farm of Sunlawshill near the western entrance of Sunlaws, and flowing southwesterly through a ravine on Sunlaws demesne, discharges into the Teviot south of Ninewells Plantation. |
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GLEN PLANTATION |
Glen Plantation |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.03; 015.04 |
A plantation of mixed timber in Sunlaws demesne, in the ravine through which Glen burn flows, and deriving the name from it. |
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SAWMILL PLANTATION |
Sawmill Plantation,
Sawmill Plantation,
Sawmill Plantation. |
Mr Johnstone, Marlfield
Mr W Johnstone, Forester
Mr W Glendinning, Wooden |
16.05 |
A small mixed wood on the east bank of Kale Water opposite Marlfield, in which there was a Saw-mill some sixty years ago, and the plantation has since been called after it. On the property of the Duke of Roxburgh. |
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BROCKHOLES PLANTATION |
Brockholes Plantation |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
016.05 |
A narrow belt of mixed timber on the same side of the Kale a little lower down the water than Sawmill plantation, and on the Same property, in which there are a number of badger holes. |
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PELLMELL PLANTATION |
Pellmell Plantation
Pellmell Plantation
Pellmell Plantation |
Mr. Johnstone, Marlfield
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
016.09 |
A belt of fir trees - very much thinned, a short distance south of Marlfield on the same property. |
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MOOR PLANTATION |
Moor Plantation
Moor Plantation
Moor Plantation |
Mr A Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr W Johnstone, Eckford
Mr W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.03; 015.04 |
A narrow piece of mixed ornamental wood on both sides of the drive from the Wt. [West] Lodge of Sunlaws, East as far as the parish boundary, on Mr Kerr's demesne of Sunlaws. |
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NINEWELLS PLANTATION |
Ninewells Plantation |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws.
Mr. W Johnstone, Eckford
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.03 |
A stripe of mixed timber, in which were nine Springs, extending north from the foot of Glen Burn along the east side of the Teviot as far as the parish boundary, the property Mr. Kerr of Sunlaws. |
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RYEYAUDS PLANTATION |
Rawyaud's Plantation
Rawyaud's Plantation
Rawyaud's Planation
Ryeyauds Plantation
Ryeyauds Planation
Ryeyauds Planation |
Mr. A Wemyss, Sunlaws.
Mr. W Johnstone, Eckford
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Yair Minister, Eckford
Mr. John Park Wooden
Mr. Alexander Park. Wooden |
015.12 |
A belt of fir wood on the Summit of 'Wooden Hill' extending along east and west, between Blindwells Plantation and Woodenhill Cover, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch. The name is derived from the fact of its having been planted with Rye grass - Yaud an old mare. |
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PINCOT KNOWE |
Pincot Knowe
Pincot Knowe
Pincot Knowe |
Mr. J Park, Wooden
Mr. W Glendinning, Upper Wooden
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester, Eckford |
015.12 |
A small round eminence, at the end of a plantation extending northwards from 'Blindwells Plant'n [Plantation]' on Woodenhill, taking its name from a resemblance to a pincushion. On the farm of Wooden, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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TOD CLEUCH |
Tod Cleuch |
Mr. J Park, Wooden
Mr. W Glendinning, Upper Wooden
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester, Eckford |
015.12 |
A ravine with streams in it, and planted with mixed timber, a short way north of Upper Wooden, taking its name from the fox. |
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BLINDWELLS PLANTATION |
Blindwells Plantat'n [Plantation] |
Mr. J Park, Wooden
Mr. W Glendinning, Upper Wooden
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester, Eckford |
015.12 &
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A large fir plantation on the west side of Wooden Hill a little East from Upper Wooden, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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Eckford Parish Sheet 15.12. |
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HOWDEN PLANTATION |
Howden Plantation
Howden Plantation
Howden Plantation |
Mr. Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.03 &
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A stripe of mixed timber on the east bank of the Teviot, at the Caul, a short distance north of Kale Water foot, on the Duke of Roxburghe's property |
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BRITON SIKE |
Briton Sike
Briton Sike
Briton Sike |
Mr. Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
015.04 & 015.08 |
A streamlet in a belt of wood, South from Howden Plantn. [Plantation], flowing west into Kale Water a short way above its confluence with the Teviot. |
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TANLAW PLANTATION |
Tanlaw Plantation |
Mr. Wemyss, Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnstone, Forester
Mr. W Glendinning, Wooden |
022.01 |
A small plantation of young fir trees and furze bushes, and a fox cover, in which Tanlaw Burn rises, south of Tanlaw, on Cessford Moor. |
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ORMISTON |
Ormiston (District) |
New Statistical Account Page 221
Mr. A. Wemy's. Sunlaws.
Mr. Arras. Ormiston House |
015.03 |
That portion of the Parish of Eckford lying west of the River Teviot, and which formed the ancient Barony of Ormiston. It is now the property of the Marquis of Lothian. |
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QUARRY POOL |
Quarry Pool
Quarry Pool
Quarry Pool |
John Scott, Ormiston
Robert Wilson, Kirkbank
Walter Harris, Ormiston |
015.07 |
A fishing pool in the River Teviot, opposite a quarry, hence the name. |
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HEDGE END |
Hedge End
Hedge End
Hedge End |
John Scott
Robert Wilson
Walter Harris |
015.07 |
A fishing stream in the River Teviot. |
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SWALLOW HEUGH |
Swallow Heugh
Swallow Heugh
Swallow Heugh |
John Scott
Robert Wilson
Walter Harris |
015.07 |
A well known bend of the River Teviot, affording good sport for Anglers. |
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Sheet 15-7 Parish of Eckford
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ROCK CAST |
Rock Cast
Rock Cast
Rock Cast |
John Scott
Robert Wilson
Walter Harris |
015.03 |
A name given to some sunken rocks in the River Teviot, well known as a Salmon cast. |
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DOVECOTE POOL |
Dovecote Pool
Dovecote Pool
Dovecote Pool |
John Scott
Robert Wilson
Walter Harris |
015.03 |
A deep fishing pool in the River Teviot. A dovecote formerly stood on the banks of the river near this place, hence the name |
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Sheet 15-3 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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KALE BANK |
Kale Bank
Kale Bank
Kale Bank |
Mr. George Hall, Bowmont Forest
Mr. Robert Church, Mosstower
William Hart, Eckford Mill |
015.08 |
A long slope of wood on the N. [North] side of Kale Water. The property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe. |
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PRIEST'S CROWN |
Priest's Crown
Priest's Crown
Priest's Crown |
Revd. [Reverend] J.Yair
The Statistical account
Mr. W. Purdom, Easter Wooden |
015.08 |
This name applies to a field on the farm of Easter Wooden, but the origin of the name is not known. |
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TUMULUS (Remains of) [Priest's Crown] |
Tumulus (Rs. [Remains] of)
Tumulus (Rs. [Remains] of)
Tumulus (Rs. [Remains] of) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. W. Purdom,
Mr. H.R. Laurie |
015.08 |
This name applies to a small eminence in a field on the farm of Easter Wooden called the Priest's Crown. This ground was excavated a few years ago, when a stone coffin, with an urn, and some bones were found. The spot has been enclosed with a wall, and an iron grate on the top, at the expense of the Lady John Scott. |
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Sheet 15-8 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. R.E [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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EASTER WOODEN |
Easter Wooden
Easter Wooden
Easter Wooden |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. Walter Purdom, Tenant
Lease Roll |
015.08 |
A good dwelling house two stories high, with a large arable farm and outoffices attached the property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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BLINKBONNY |
Blinkbonny
Blinkbonny
Blinkbonny |
Mr. Walter Purdom,Tenant
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie |
015.08 |
A dwelling house two stories high on the farm of Easter Wooden and occupied by labourers. |
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MAINHOUSE WOOD |
Mainhouse Wood
Mainhouse Wood
Mainhouse Wood |
R.C. Nisbet, Proprietor
Mr. Robert Hay, Softlaw
Robert Affleck, Springfield |
010.13; 016.01 |
A considerable wood of mixed timber on the estate of Mainhouse. |
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Sheets 15-8, 10-13 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Sheets 15-8 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[Note relating to 'Haughhead Kip'] - Kip - Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary. |
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POST OFFICE [Eckford] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
William Turnbull, Occupier,
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A cottage house one story high where letters are despatched and delivered once daily, it is the property of the Heritors of the parish. |
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KITTY CATTERING |
Kitty Cattering
Kitty Cattering
Kitty Cattering |
Mr. Robert Church
William Hart, Eckford Mill
Mr. Walter Johnston, Eckford |
015.08 |
A well known bend in the Kale Water, but the origin of the name cannot be ascertained. |
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GRAHAMSLAW CAVE |
Grahamslaw Caves
Grahamslaw Caves
Grahamslaw Caves |
Revd. [Reverend] J.Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A number of artificial caves hewn out of a freestone rock, and supposed to have been hiding places for the covenanters during the time of their persecution. |
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Sheet 15-8 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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MOSS TOWER (Site of) |
Moss Tower (site of)
Moss Tower (site of)
Moss Tower (site of) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Statistical account
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
This name applies to the site of an ancient tower, reported to have been once the residence of Hepburn Earl of Bothwell A few stones level with the surface are all that now remains to mark the site. It was originally surrounded by a marsh and only accesible at one point by a causeway. It was destroyed by a party of English on the 30th of June 1523, headed by Thomas Lord Dacre, after which it was rebuilt, and again destroyed by the Earl of Sussex in 1570. |
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MOSSTOWER |
Mosstower
Mosstower
Mosstower |
Revd. [Reverend] J.Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church. Tenant |
015.08 |
A dwelling house three stories high, with garden, outoffices, Hinds cottage and large arable farm attached. It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, and it derives its name from its proximity to the site of the ancient Tower so named. |
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ECKFORD MILL (Corn) |
Eckford Mill (Corn)
Eckford Mill (Corn)
Eckford Mill (Corn) |
Revd [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church. Tenant |
015.08 |
A corn and thrashing mill worked by water power. The property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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Sheets 15-8 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. R.E [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ECKFORD [village] |
Eckford
Eckford
Eckford |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair, Minister
Mr. H.R. Laurie, Teacher
Mr. Robert Church, Mosstower |
015.08 |
A small village, a portion of which has lately been rebuilt There is a smithy and a wheelwrights shop in the village and the remainder of the cottages are occupied chiefly by labourers. His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch is superior. |
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SCHOOL [Eckford] |
School, Ph. [Parish]
School, Ph. [Parish]
School, Ph. [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A commodious room with dwelling house and garden attached. The branches of education are the same as in the rest of the parish schools of Scotland. |
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STOREY'S WELL |
Storey's Well
Storey's Well
Storey's Well |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A good spring well near the village of Eckford and from which most of the inhabitants obtains a supply of water by carrying, it's supposed to have been enclosed by a person from which it derives it's name. |
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CHURCH [Eckford] |
Church (Ph.) [Parish]
Church (Ph.) [Parish]
Church (Ph.) [Parish] |
Rev. [Reverend] J. Yair, Minister
Mr. H.R. Laurie, Teacher
Mr. Robert Church, Mosstower |
015.08 |
A plain stone building erected in the year 1662, but since then it has undergone frequent repairs, and contains about 300 sittings. Communicants about 200. The living is in the gift of the Crown. |
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MANSE [Eckford] |
Manse (Ph.) [Parish]
Manse (Ph.) [Parish]
Manse (Ph.) [Parish] |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A good dwelling house two stories high, with a garden, stables and about 7 acres of glebe attached. |
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KIRKBANK |
Kirkbank
Kirkbank
Kirkbank |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A villa residence, the property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch and occasionally occupied by Lord John Scott. |
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Sheets 15-8 Parish of Eckford
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SUSPENSION BRIDGE [nr Eckford] |
Suspension Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Suspension Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
An elegant structure 180 feet in length and 16 in breadth, it was erected at the expense of the late W. Mein Esq. of Ormiston in the year 1830, and designed by Captain Samuel Brown of the Royal Navy. There is a pontage upon it for carriages and foot passengers. It is now the property of the Marquis of Lothian. |
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KALEMOUTH |
Kalemouth
Kalemouth
Kalemouth |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. George Charters, Proprietor
Mr. H.R. Laurie |
015.08 |
A good dwelling house two stories high, with workshops, sawmill and garden attached, all in the occupation of the proprietor. |
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KAIM PLANTATION |
Kaim Plantation
Kaim Plantation
Kaim Plantation |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair
Mr. H.R. Laurie
Mr. Robert Church |
015.08 |
A plantation of mixed wood, growing on a sandy ridge. The property of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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Sheet 15-8 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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CHAPEL (Site of) [Caverton] |
Chapel (Site of) |
W Smith Caverton
J Smith Caverton
J Wood Caverton Mains |
016.05 |
On this spot adjacent to the Burial ground once stood a chapel, now entirely disappeared with the ravages of time |
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KERSKNOWE |
Kersknowe |
Dr. [Doctor] Murray tenant
Mr. Lawrie teacher
Mr. Johnstone Eckford |
016.02 |
A remarkably well built and superior looking dwelling surrounded with an ornamental garden and shrubbery, it is the residence Dr. [Doctor] Murray who leases the farm of Kersknowe, the property of his Grace the Duke of Roxburghe |
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THE LAKE |
The Lake |
Charles Robson Esq. Lurdenlaw
Dr. [Doctor] Murray
Mr. Lawrie |
010.10; 010.14; 016.02; 016.06; 016.10 |
A small stream that rises in the parish of Sprouston, and flows along the north and west sides of the parish of Linton joins the Kale water near Caverton Mill in the parish of Eckford |
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WOODEN HILL |
Wooden Hill |
Mr. Park Wooden
Mr. Lawrie Teacher
Mr. Handyside Farmer |
015.12 |
An extensive hill in the centre of Eckford parish it is all well cultivated and planted along the ridge having a Fox Cover at the N [North] east end. it is the property of the Duke of Buccleuch |
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WOODENHILL COVER |
Woodenhill Cover |
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12 |
A well known fox cover much resorted to during the hunting season in search of Foxes. it belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch. |
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TINKLER BURN |
Tinkler Burn |
Mr. A Wemyss. Sunlaws
Mr. W Johnston
Mr. W. Glendinning Wooden |
015.03 |
A small stream which rises in Crailing parish passes through a small angle of Roxburgh Ph. [Parish] proceeds Eastwardly to Old Ormiston station it here turns Northward and joins the Teviot at Ninewells Plantation. |
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Parish of Eckford Sheet 15 No. 12
Described by William Boyd Corpl. RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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CAVERTON |
Caverton |
W. Smith, Carpenter Caverton
J Wood, Shepherd Caverton Mains
J Smith, Carpenter Caverton |
016.05 |
This name applies to a few ruinous-looking thatched houses, all that now remains, of once, a considerable village. |
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CAVERTON MAINS |
Caverton Mains |
W. Smith Caverton
J. Smith Caverton
J. Wood, Caverton Mains |
016.05 |
A farm-steading and dwelling house, the property of the Duke of Roxburghe, tenanted by Dr. [Doctor] Murray of Kersknowe the farm-buildings are almost new, but the dwelling house is an old thatched building, supposed to have been the manse. |
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CAVERTON HILLHEAD |
Caverton Hillhead |
W. Smith Caverton
J Smith Caverton
J Wood Caverton Mains |
016.05 |
This place consists of a farm Steading and Several Small cottages. Some of which are in a ruinous Condition, it is the property of the Duke of Roxburghe, tenanted by Mr. Logan, Farmer, of Caverton Mill. but occupied by Hinds. |
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Parish of Eckford Sheet No.
Described by W. Henderson, Lce Corpl. RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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GLEBE |
Glebe |
The Revd. [Reverend] J. Yair Minister
New Statistical Account
Mr. H.R. Laurie Teacher |
015.07 &
015.08 |
3 Enclosures constituting Eckford Glebe containing 8:a 0:r 5:p [8 acres, 0 roods, 5 (square) poles or perch] and worth about £1.15.0 per acre. |
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MOSES BURN |
Moses Burn |
The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Yair
Mr. John Park. Wooden
Mr. Alexander Park. |
016.05 &
016.09 |
A small stream that rises in Rough Pasture a little to the west of Pellmell Plantation. It flows Northwesterly, & empties itself into the Kale Water at Brockholes Plantation. |
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Parish of Eckford |
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CAVERTON MILL |
Caverton Mill
Caverton Mill
Caverton Mill |
Mr. Abraham Logan, Tenant
Valuation Roll
Mr. John Mylne, Teacher |
016.09 |
A good dwelling house two stories high, having extensive offices, large arable farm and numerous cottages attached. This farm derived its name from a corn mill which is now being converted into a thrashing mill only. The property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe. |
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SCHOOL [nr Caverton Mill] |
School
School
School |
Mr. John Mylne, Teacher
Mr. A. Logan
Mr. George Johnstone, Marlfield |
016.09 |
A small room, with house and garden attached, supported by the Heritors of the parish, in addition to school fees. Average number of scholars 50. |
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MARLFIELD |
Marlfield
Marlfield
Marlfield |
Mr. John Mylne
Mr. A. Logan
Mr. George Johnstone, Tenant |
016.09 |
A large mansion three stories high and originally the residence of the celebrated family of Bennets' of Grubbit it surrounded by some fine old trees, there are extensive offices and a good arable farm attached. The property of the Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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Sheet 16-9 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. [Sapper] RE [Royal Engineers] |
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WHINNYHOUSE |
Whinnyhouse
Whinnyhouse
Whinnyhouse |
Mr. George Johnstone, Marlfield
John Currie, Occupier
County Map, |
016.09 |
Two cottages one story high and thatched; occupied by the shepherd of Marlfield and others. The property of The Marquis of Tweeddale. |
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HOBBIE KER'S CAVE |
Hobby Ker's Cave
Hobby Ker's Cave
Hobbie Ker's Cave |
Mr. Robert Bell, Cessford
John Clark, Cessford
Statistical Account P. 226 & 224 |
016.09 |
A small cave in a steep bank near Cessford Burn, and supposed to have been an hiding place of the celebrated Sir Robert Ker of Cessford Castle during the border troubles. |
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HOBBIE KER'S SIKE |
Hobby Ker's Sike
Hobby Ker's Sike
Hobby Ker's Sike |
Mr. Robert Bell
John Clark
John Currie |
016.13 |
A small stream near Hobby Ker's Cave and tributary to Cessford Burn. |
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Sheets 16-9, 16.13 Parish of Eckford
Collected by C.E. Hewitt Sapr. [Sapper] RE [Royal Engineers] |
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WOODEN LOCH |
Wooden Loch |
Mr. Park
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12 |
A sheet of water on the north side of Wooden Hill, lying on the farm of Wooden, it belongs to his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. Formerly Wester Moss, out of which Nuts, Roots, Oak, the Skull of a Bison and the Horns of a Red Deer, have been dug up. |
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UPPER WOODEN |
Upper Wooden |
Mr. Park
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12 |
A nice dwelling house at the west end of Wooden Hill, belonging to the farm of Wooden. in the occupation of Mr. Park. |
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WOODEN GLEN |
Wooden Glen |
Mr. Park
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12
015.15 &
15.16 |
A wooded ravine on the farm of Wooden and Tofts in Crailing parish it is traversed by a stream that divides the two parishes |
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WOODEN BURN |
Wooden Burn |
Mr. Park
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12
15.15 &
15.16 |
A small stream that flows from Crailing parish and runs along the parish boundary and joins the Teviot on the Farm of Crailing Tofts |
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Parish of Eckford Sheet 15 No/2
Described by William Boyd Corpl. RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
[Note relating to 'Wooden Loch'] - Formerly Wester Moss
out of which Nuts, Roots
Oak, the Skull of a Bison and
the horns of Red Deer have
been dug up. |
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ECKFORDHALL |
Eckfordhall |
Mr. Lawrie Teacher
Mr. Johnstone Farmer
Mr. Handyside Farmer |
015.08 &
015.12 |
A small farm house and steading a short distance westward from the Village of Eckford, it is occupied by Mr. Cunningham of Grahamslaw & is the property of the Duke of Buccleuch |
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ECKFORD MOSS |
Eckford Moss |
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Park Farmer
Mr. Handyside |
015.12 |
A small hamlet in the vicinity of Wooden Loch it consists of a few Cottage houses tenanted by Hinds and small farmers |
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WOODEN |
Wooden |
Mr. Park Tenant
Mr. Lawrie
Mr. Handyside |
015.12 |
A respectable farm house of the better class, with large and convenient offices at a short distance, it is the property of the Duke of Buccleuch |
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Parish of Eckford Sheet 15 No. 12
Described by William Boyd Corpl. RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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ECKFORD TOWER (Site of) |
(Site of) Eckford Tower |
The Revd. [Reverend] J Yair, Minister
William Wood, Eckford.
Walter Johnston, Eckford. |
015.08 |
The site of one of the ancient Towers in Eckford parish. William Wood, Black-Smith, Eckford, who is upward of 60 years of age remembers his Grand-father who died about 40 years ago, at the age of 87 pointing out the site of this Tower - and he states that in his Grand-Fathers young days lads used to climb the Tower in search of Birds-Nests.
This man pointed out the Site of the Tower with the greatest accuracy. |
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W Beatty |
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CAVERTON HILL |
Caverton Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Yair Minister
William Wood. Blacksmith
Walter Johnston Forester |
016.01 & 016.05 |
A considerable elevation in Eckford Parish ranging nearly North & South. It is all in a high state of cultivation except where Planted. |
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Parish of Eckford |
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CESSFORD |
Cessford
Cessford
Cessford |
Mr. Bell (Tenant)
Mr. Park Wooden
County Map. |
016.13 |
A dwelling house, two storeys high, with garden, and large farm, (chiefly arable) attached, situated about a quarter of a mile south of the ruins of Cessford Castle; the offices, and hinds houses, are situated about a quarter of a mile west of the dwelling house; it is the property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe. |
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CESSFORD CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Cessford Castle (in ruins)
Cessford Castle (in ruins)
Cessford Castle (in ruins) |
Mr. Bell
Mr. Park
County Map |
016.13 |
The remains of a stronghold, which would seem to have been a place of considerable note. The precise period of its erection is unknown. The first proprietor of the castle mentioned in history was Andrew Ker of Altonburn, to whom the barony of Cessford was granted in 1446. The remains of the castle exhibit an average thickness of wall from 12 to 13 feet, and the main building is 70 feet high; but the roof is entirely gone, and little now remains of its former dimensions. The area within the walls is 42 feet long by 22 broad. Dawson's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account].
For a more lengthened description of this Castle see Pages 3, 4, & 5. |
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Sheet 16 No.13 Parish of Eckford
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ORMISTON HOUSE |
Ormiston House
Ormiston House
Ormiston House |
Mr. Arras (Tenant)
Mr. Johnstone Eckford Moss
County Map. |
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A two storied dwelling house, situated the west side of the River Teviot, and having good stables and a large garden a short distance from the house; - there is also a large arable farm attached, it is the property of the Marquis of Lothian. |
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ESSEX MAINS |
Essex Mains
Essex Mains
Essex Mains |
Mr. Bell Cessford
Mr. J. Bell Marchcleugh
Mr. Johnstone Eckford Moss |
015.16 |
An uninhabited house on the farm of Cessford; it was originally a farm house with a farm attached, but at present forms part of Cessford farm. |
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CASTLE KNOWE |
Castle Knowe
Castle Knowe
Castle Knowe |
Mr. Bell Cessford
Mr. J Bell Marchcleugh
Mr. Johnstone |
016.13 |
A rocky knowe on the farm of Cessford, about a quarter of a mile south west of the farm steading. |
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Sheets 15 No.7, 15 No.16 & 16 No.13 Parish of Eckford
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MARCHCLEUCH |
Marchcleugh
Marchcleugh
Marchcleugh |
Mr. John Bell Tenant
Mr. Johnstone Eckford Moss
County Map |
022.01 |
A farm house, with suitable offices, a garden, and farm, (chiefly pasture) attached; it is the property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, and tenanted by John Bell. |
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MARCHCLEUCH MOOR |
Marchcleugh Moor
Marchcleugh Moor
Marchcleugh Moor |
Mr. John Bell
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside Eckford Moss |
022.01 &
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A large tract of moorland on the farm of Marchcleugh; - the property of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe. |
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CESSFORD BURN |
Cessford Burn
Cessford Burn
Cessford Burn |
Mr. John Bell
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside |
015.09 015.13 & 022.01 |
A burn having its source on the farm of Samieston, and flows past Cessford, into the Kale Water. |
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TANLAW BURN |
Tanlaw Burn
Tanlaw Burn
Tanlaw Burn |
Mr. John Bell
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside |
015.09
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022.01 |
A small stream having its source on Marchcleugh Moor, and flowing into Cessford Burn. |
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Sheet 22 No.1 Parish of Eckford
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EASTER CESSFORD MOOR |
Easter Cessford Moor
Easter Cessford Moor
Easter Cessford Moor |
Mr. John Bell
Mr. Bell Cessford
Mr. Johnstone |
016.09
016.10
016.13 &
022.01 |
A large moor on the farm of Cessford, situated on the east of the farm-house and steading. |
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TAN LAW |
Tan Law
Tan Law
Tan Law |
Mr. John Bell
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside |
022.01 |
A rocky knowe on the farm of Cessford; situated about half-a-mile south of the dwelling house. |
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BANK HILL |
Bank Hill
Bank Hill
Bank Hill |
Mr. Bell Cessford
Mr. Bell Marchcleugh
Mr. Johnstone |
021.04 |
A hill covered with rough & heathy pasture, situated in the south corner of Cessford Moor. |
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CESSFORD MOOR |
Cessford Moor
Cessford Moor
Cessford Moor |
Mr. Bell
Mr. Johnstone
Mr. Handyside |
015.16; 021.04; 022.01 |
A large moor on the farm of Cessford, situated on the south west part of the farm. |
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Sheets 22 No.1 & 22 No.4 Parish of Eckford
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ECK FORD |
Eck Ford |
New Statistical Account
Chalmers Caledonia
Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Yair. Minister. |
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The parish of Eckford derives its name from a passage of the River Teviot. i.e. Eck-ford - being merely the Oak Ford, from the AEc. quercus of Somner : and the AEc is still pronounced Aik, or Ec, in the dialects of Scotland and of England." - Chalmers Caledonia Vol:II P.166
The name of this parish is a Compound of aec, an oak, and Ford a passage over a river, - referring to the oaks which anciently prevailed in the district, and to a Ford in the Teviot, within a short distance of the Village, which bears the name of the Parish. New Statistical Account P. 220. |
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Parish of Eckford
[Signed] R. Burnaby
Major R.E. [Royal Engineers]
31. Oct. 1859 |
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Co. [County] Roxburgh.
Name Sheets
of the
PARISH
of
ECKFORD
[Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY MS. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 14 OCT. [OCTOBER] 1896 |
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Index to the Parish of Eckford
Names -- Pages
Bank Hill -- 40
Blindwell's Plantation -- 18
Blinkbonny -- 24
Bowmont Forest -- 13
Bowmontforest -- 13
Bowmontforest Saw Mill -- 12
Briton Sike -- 19
Brockholes Plantation -- 16
Castle Knowe -- 38
Caverton -- 32
Caverton Hill -- 36b
Caverton Hillhead -- 32
Caverton Mill -- 33
Caverton Mains -- 32
Cessford -- 37
Cessford Burn -- 39
Cessford Castle (Ruins of) -- 37
Cessford Moor -- 40
Chapel (Site of) -- 31
Church -- 29
Dean Strip -- 11
Easter Wooden -- 24
Easter Cessford Moor -- 40
Eckford (Parish) -- 1
Eckford (Village) -- 28
Eck Ford -- 41
Eckfordhall -- 36
Eckford Mill (Corn) -- 27
Eckfordmoss -- 36
Essex Mains -- 38
Glebe -- 32a
Glen Burn -- 15
Glen Plantation -- 15
Grahams Law -- 11
Grahamslaw -- 25
Grahamslaw Caves -- 26
Grahamslaw Plantation -- 11
Gowdens -- 13
Haugh-head -- 25
Haughhead Kip -- 25
Hedge End -- 21
Hobbie Kers Cave -- 34 |
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Index Continued
Names -- Pages
Hobbie Ker's Site -- 34
Howden Plantation -- 19
Kale Bank -- 23
Kalemouth -- 30
Kale Water -- 14
Kaim Plantation -- 30
Kersknowe -- 31
Kirkbank -- 29
Kitty Cattering -- 26
Mainhouse -- 12
Mainhouse Wood -- 15 & 24
Manse -- 29
Marchcleuch -- 39
Marchcleuch Moor -- 39
Marlfield -- 33
Moor Plantation -- 17
Moss Tower (Site of) -- 27
Mosstower -- 27
Moses Burn --32a
New Ormiston -- 10
Ninewells Plantation -- 17
North British Railway (Jedburgh Branch) -- 9
Ormiston -- 20
Old Ormiston -- 9
Old Ormiston Station -- 9
Ormiston Castle (Site of) -- 10
Ormiston House -- 38
Ormiston Mill -- 10
Pellmell Plantation -- 16
Pincot Knowe -- 18
Post office -- 26
Priest's Crown -- 23
Quarry Pool -- 21
Ryeyauds Plantation -- 17
River Teviot -- 14
Rock Cast -- 22
School -- 28
School -- 33
Sawmill Plantation -- 16
Springfield -- 12
(Site of) Eckford Tower -- 36a |
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Index Continued
Names -- Pages
Sunlawshill -- 14
Suspension Bridge -- 30
Storey's Well -- 28
Swallow Heugh -- 21
Tan Law -- 40
Tanlaw Burn -- 39
Tanlaw Plantation -- 19
The Lake -- 31
Tinkler Burn -- 31a
Tod Cleuch -- 18
Tumulus (Remains of) -- 23
Upper Wooden -- 35
Whinnyhouse -- 34
Wooden -- 36
Wooden Burn -- 35
Wooden Glen -- 35
Woodenhill -- 31a
Woodenhill Cover -- 31a
Wooden Loch -- 35
Wooden Hill -- 31a |
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