OS1/29/20/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWER (Site of) [Market Place] | Site of Tower | Mr. W. Deans Anna Cottage G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff Clerk G. Hilson Esqr. Jedburgh A. Jeffrey Esqr. Jedburgh Burgh Records |
021.05 | [Situation] In the Market Place. This Tower Stood at the entrance of the Kirk Wynd and guarded the approach to the abbey from the Market Place, this Tower was occupied by and belonged to the Kers of Ferniehirst no dates can be accurately assigned as to its erection or abolition. Not a vestige of this stronghold remain - but its Site is well known. It was occupied in 1629 by Andrew Kerr. |
| INFANT SCHOOL | School (Infant) | Mr. W. Deans G. Rutherford Esqr. G. Hilson Esqr. |
021.05 | [Situation] Adjoining County Hall on the South. A house in good repair, occupied as a dwelling & School - Supported by Subscriptions - the average number of Scholars about 110. The teacher is Miss Currie whose Salary amounts to about £30, per Annum, with a free house. |
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[Page] 41Parish of Jedburgh - 10 ft. [feet] Work. -- Sheet 21.5.9 Trace 6.
[Signed] Thomas Watson
2nd. Corp: R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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