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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEDBURGH ABBEY | Jedburgh Abbey Jedburgh Abbey Jedburgh Abbey |
Alexander Jeffrey Esqr. G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff clerk Charles Anderson Esqr. High Street |
021.05 | [Continued from page 71] larger portion of ground than the present building indicates, The Tower, with its battlemented summit gives the building a noble effect. The height of this part is more than 100 feet. There are some curious traditions as to the fate of the Abbey bells. A popular one was, that they were lost in the Tweed opposite Kelso, in the attempt made to ferry them across. Another tradition is that they were carried off to Hexham, and fitted up to adorn the Cathedral there, The north transept remains in a pretty perfect state. It is retained as the burial place of the Lothian family, within it are deposited many of the Chiefs of the house of Ker. A part of the lane is fitted up as the Parish Church. For further remarkable History - Jeffreys History of Roxburgh Vol:1 contains a good and accurate description of this Abbey. [Initialled] T.W. |
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[Page] 7210 feet work of Jedburgh -- Sheet 21.5.14 Trace 3
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