OS1/29/15/36
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE | Old Bridge (County) Old Bridge (County) Old Bridge (County) |
John Wilson Esq Ladylaw Robert Grierson Roadhead John Murray Langlandsbank |
025.07 | A Stone bridge of 3 arches over the Teviot and in the town of Hawick, repaired by the County. Though of unascertained date, it bears marks of very high antiquity - some suppose that of the 10th or 11th Centy [Century]. A series of narrow abutments on the sides of the main arch rise from the water-course run along till they meet in the centre and form a semicircle - presenting a rude approximation to the architectural adornings on the porticus of ancient Cathedrals. |
| COMMON HAUGH | Common Haugh Common Haugh Common Haugh Common Haugh |
John Wilson Esqr Robert Grierson John Murray New Statistcal Acct. [Account] of Hawick. |
025.07 | A pasture field, Common to the inhabitants of Hawick. |
| GAS WORKS | Hawick Gas Works Hawick Gas Works |
John Watson Robert Grierson |
025.07 | [Situation] On the left bank of the Teviot. Extensive Stone buildings and iron erections used in the manufacture of Gas for the supply of Hawick Town. |
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[Page] 36Parish of Hawick
Sheet 25/7. 3. Trace 6
[signed] Owen Barrett
Ca [Civilian assistant]
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