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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOT'S TOWER | Abbot's Tower (Site of) Abbot's Tower (Site of) Abbot's Tower (Site of) Abbot's Tower (Site of) (Site of) Abbot's Tower (Site of) Abbots Tower |
Alexander Jeffrey Esqr. G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff clerk Mr. William Deans Anna Cottage Mr. W. Deans Anna Cottage G. Hilson Esqr. Jedburgh Gazetteer of Scotland |
021.05 | [Situation] At the junction of Abbots Close with Castlegate. The site of a Tower situated near the entrance to the Abbey. It is popularly Called Dabie's Tower, and therefore Supposed to have been named after the Saintly David, who often resided here [Inserted note] Dabbie means holy - so named probably from its proximity to the Abbey. The Walls have long Since been demolished, and the Stones have been Carried away, a modern mansion now occupies its Site, which belongs to the Marquis of Lothian. |
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[Page] 6510 feet work of Jedburgh -- Sheet 21.5.14 Trace 2
[Signed] P. Munro
Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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