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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONCHESTER HILL | Bonchester Hill Bonchester Hill Bonchester Hill Bonchester Hill Bonchester Hill Bonchester Hill |
Robert Henderson Esqr. Fodderlee William Bell, Hallrulemile William Oliver Gatehousecote Origines Parochiales By C. Innis W. Oliver Esqr. Langraw Stobies County Map 1770 |
026.11 | [Situation] 1/2 mile S.W. [South West] of Bonchesterbridge. An Eminence of Considerable Altitude, it Commands an extensive view in every direction, and on the Summit of Which are vestiges of British Forts. |
| FORT [Bonchester Hill] | British Fort (Remains of) British Fort (Remains of) British Fort (Remains of) Roman Camp Roman Camp Roman Camp |
Robert Henderson Esqr. William Bell William Oliver A. Jeffrey Esqr. Jedbro. W. Oliver Esqr. Langraw G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff Clerk |
026.11 | [Situation] On Bonchester Hill. The vestiges of two British Forts Situated on Bonchester Hill, these must have been places of Considerable Strength from the nature of the ground and the Size of the entrenchments Several Roman urns have been found here. Some are of opinion that this is the remains of a "Roman Camp" - others think it "British" - the general received opinion is that it is of ancient British origin. See Notes |
| CAMP [Bonchester Hill] | British Fort (Remains of) British Fort (Remains of) British Fort (Remains of) Roman Camp Roman Camp Roman Camp |
Robert Henderson Esqr. William Bell William Oliver A. Jeffrey Esqr. Jedbro. W. Oliver Esqr. Langraw G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff Clerk |
026.11 | [Situation] On Bonchester Hill. The vestiges of two British Forts Situated on Bonchester Hill, these must have been places of Considerable Strength from the nature of the ground and the Size of the entrenchments Several Roman urns have been found here. Some are of opinion that this is the remains of a "Roman Camp" - others think it "British" - the general received opinion is that it is of ancient British origin. See Notes |
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[Page] 39Parish of Hobkirk
Plan 26. 11 Trace 5
Note. The opinion generally entertained in locality respecting the above
is that the Fort on the Summit of the hill is generally supposed to be
a native Camp - the other on its brow is said to be Roman." - The
above Authorities use of this opinion. [initials]
P. Munro
Lce. Corpl. R. E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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