OS1/29/17/140
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEA KNOWE | Plea Knowe Plea Knowe Plea Knowe |
William Richardson Shepherd Heatherhope Andrew Thomson Shepherd Heatherhipe James Hall Shepherd Heatherhope |
028 | [Situation] On Boundary (disputed) common to England and Scotland. A small Knowe the surface of which is mountain grass land situated near Mozie Law the property of the Duke of Roxburgh - This name has arisen from the boundary at the place being in dispute. |
| MOZIE LAW | Mozie Law Mozie Law Mozie Law |
William Richardson Shepherd Andrew Thomson Shepherd James Hall Shepherd |
029 | [Situation] On Boundary common to England and Scotland. A small hill the surface of which is mountain grass land situated on the farm of Heatherhope the property of the Duke of Roxburgh - Some people say that this name Mozie is a Corruption of Mosslee. |
| CHEVIOT HILLS | Cheviot Hills Cheviot Hills Cheviot Hills |
William Richardson Shepherd Andrew Thomson Shepherd James Hall Shepherd |
028; 029 | [Situation] On Boundary common to England and Scotland. A range of hills extending from Yetholm to the Note of the Gate in the parish of Castleton the boundary dividing north an South Britian passes over thier Summits |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 140Parish of Hownam -- 6 inch -- Sheet 29 -- Trace 1
[Note Mozie Law] -- Mozy - dark in
complexion -- Jamieson
Mozie - sharp - from
gaelic - mosach, rough -- Jamieson
[signed] Edward R. James
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
31 May 1859
[signed] Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant]
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