Roxburghshire volume 24

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OS1/29/24/1 LILLIESLEAF [parish] Lilliesleaf, Parish. The County Map Fullerton's Gazetter New Statisticalaccount Chambers Caledonia 013; 014; 019; 020 The name of the parish of Lilliesleaf is plainly a corruption of Lilliescliff, which appears, from record, to have been the ancient appellation. Some of the Cliffs, which form the rugged, and steep banks of the Ale Water, near the site of the Village, received, as doubt, the name of Lilliescliff, from some person, who cannot now be traced. It is bounded to the North, by Bowden & Selkirk (Part of); on the West, by Ashkirk; on the South, by Wilton; on the South East, by Minto; & on the East, by Ancrum. This parish seems to have had its full share in the predatory warfare of the borders, from which it is distant at the nearest point about 12 miles. of this, the number of Fortalices, [Continued on Page 2]
OS1/29/24/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/29/24/2 LILLIESLEAF Lilliesleaf (Ph) [Parish] [Continued From Page 1] Forts, or Towers, which had been erected, bear ample evidence. Various individuals of great age, who died within the last 17 years (from 25 to 42 years ago) stated, that in their recollection, fourteen of these Towers or Forts existed, the far greater part of which were situated in the Village. But the largest Tower or Fort was at the Eastern extremity, and seems to have been the principal and strongest defence of the place. It was Situated on the highest part of the ridge upon which the Village stands, and, from its being two stories in height, must have Commanded a Very extensive View. Its defence would also be assisted by a Pool & Morass, on the South, by the [Continued on Page 3]
OS1/29/24/2 [Page] 2 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W. Beatty
OS1/29/24/3 LILLIESLEAF Lilliesleaf (Parish) [Continued from Page 2]] River Ale, and the Steep ascent on the North, while the lairds of Riddel would furnish support on the West of this largest tower, the only remains about 60 years ago, consisted of a part of one side, which was off great thickness and strength, and of stones, which shewed that its form had rather been an oblong than a perfect square. It might easily have contained 100 men within its walls. There was also a Tower or Fortalice at Chapel, about a mile Eastward, which was taken down about 31 years ago, situated in a convenient station for watching & warding,& furnished with loop-holes for guns, arrows, or missiles; which narrowed the inside,and gradually widened outwards. [Continued on Page 4]
OS1/29/24/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W. Beatty
OS1/29/24/4 LILLIESLEAF Lilliesleaf [Continued from Page] 3 The situation of the Church now in good repair, & capable of Containing the Parishioners, is as convenient as possible for the great body of the People. It was built in 1771. upon a deep loamy soil, lower than the Contiguous grounds, and, from its injudicious situation, is Consequently damp. No seat rents are demanded, admission being free, after heritons and tenants are accommodated. £100 Sterling was mortified about 126 years ago to the Kirk Session for behoof of the Poor, the interest of which is regularly applied to its original purpose by direction of the Heritors. The Manse was built very superficially in 1821 upon the lowest of 8 estimates, and within the space of a year, considerable repairs were [Continued on Page 5]
OS1/29/24/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W. Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/29/24/5 LILLIESLEAF Lilliesleaf (Parish) [Continued from Page 4] found necessary, and executed to prevent the admission of rain-water through the walls, they being almost destitute of lime. The Glebe Consists of about 11 acres, and was lately Valued by two intelligent farmers at £17.0 0 per annum The present Stipend is £243.8.5 with £8.6.8 for Communion Elements. There are two Schools in the Parish, the Parochial and a private. The Salary attached to the Parochial School is £25 13.4. beside an addition, on the teachers proving diligent, of School-fees for a number of the poorest Scholars: which addition, on an average of Some years [Continued on Page 6]
OS1/29/24/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/29/24/6 LILLIESLEAF Lillieseaf [Continued from Page 5] has exceed £5.0.0 annually also £1.11.101/2 for deficiency of Garden Grounds. He is also clerk to the Heritors, for which he receives £4.0 0 annually. His school fees may amount to £17.0.0. a year. The Heritors lately built a most excellent School-room. The branches generally taught are English reading & Grammar; writing, arithmetic, Latin & French. There is no portion of Lilliesleaf within any other Parish. There is no portion of any other Parish within that of Lilliesleaf.
OS1/29/24/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Lilliesleaf
OS1/29/24/7 BEWLIEHILL Bewliehill Bewliehill Bewliehill David Baxter Gourlay Tenant Revd [Reverend] A. Gourlay Lilliesleaf Mr H. Scott Auctioneer Lulliesleaf 014.06 A farm house two stories high slated and in thorough repair, having suitable offices, neat kitchen garden & a farm of arable land attached. The property of Peter Pennicuick Esqr Newhall.
OS1/29/24/7 CHESTERKNOWES BURN Chesterknowes Burn Chesterknowes Burn Chesterknowes Burn James Murray. Midlem Bar James Ainslie. Farmer James Cochran. Midlem 013.08; 013.11; 013.12; 014.05 A stream which rises on the Farm of Whitmuir flows Eastwardly in some places forming the boundary between Lilliesleaf & Bowden
OS1/29/24/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14 No. 6. Trace 4 [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/8 HERMISTON BURN Hermiston Burn Hermiston Burn Hermiston Burn Revn. [Reverend] Mr Gourlay Ph [Parish] Minister Thomas Turnbull Postmaster John Stewart Esqr Stotfield 013.15; 019.03; 019.04 A Small burn rising about a quarter of a mile South of Satchels, flowing in a Northerly direction emptying itself into the Ale Water.
OS1/29/24/8 TOWER (Site of) [Chapel] Tower (Site of) New Statistical Account Fullerton's Gazetteer Revd [Reverend] Mr. Gourlay Minister 014.09 "There was also a Fortalice or "Tower," at Chapel, about a mile East of the Village, which was taken down about six years ago, (1828) situated in a convenient station for watching & warding, and furnished with loop-holes for Guns, Arrows, or Missiles; which narrowed to the inside, and gradually widened outwards" New Stat: Acc: [Statistical Account] P.25
OS1/29/24/8 [Page] 8 Parish of Lilliesleaf
OS1/29/24/9 WEST RIDDELL West Riddell West Riddell West Riddell Mr Thomas Orr, Occupier Mr Thomas Greive Game Keeper Mr James Lambert "Clerklands" 013.11 A good land and Substantial dwelling, having garden and Suitable offices attached, and nearly surrounded by thriving plantations, It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr of Riddell
OS1/29/24/9 EWELAIR PLANTATION Ewelair Plantation Ewelair Plantation Ewelair Plantation Mr Thomas Orr Mr Thomas Greive Mr James Lambert 013.11 A Small mixed plantation, Situated on the North Side of Ball's Plantation, and at the east end of Riddellshiel Plantation, It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr. of Riddell
OS1/29/24/9 BALL'S PLANTATION Ball's Plantation Ball's Plantation Ball's Plantation Mr Thomas Orr Mr Thomas Greive Mr James Lambert 013.11 A long narrow plantation of mixed wood. Situated on the South Side Ewelair Plantation, and a Short distance North of Riddell Cottage It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr. of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 12.11. Trace 3 & 6 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/10 RIDDELL COTTAGE Riddell Cottage Riddell Cottage Riddell Cottage Mr. John Dean Occupier Mr. James Lambert, "Clerklands" Mr. Thomas Greive, Game Keeper 013.11 A neat, Small double dwelling , having an outhouse, and Small garden attached, It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/10 RIDDELLSHIEL PLANTATION Riddellshiel Plantn [Plantation] Riddellshiel Plantn [Plantation] Riddellshiel Plantn [Plantation] Mr. James Lambert "Clerklands" Mr. Thomas Greive Game Keeper Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester 013.11 A Large plantation of mixed wood Situated in the north of "Clerklands," and extends to the northwest end of " Ewelair Plantation" It takes its name from an old building, Situated in the South Side of it which is Called "Riddellshiel" It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr, Riddell
OS1/29/24/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 13.11. Trace 6 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/11 RIDDELLSHIEL LOCH Riddleshiel Loch Riddleshiel Loch Riddleshiel Loch Mr. James Lambert, Clerklands, Mr. Thomas Greive, GameKeeper Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester, 013.11 A large pool, on the boundary between the parishes of Lilliesleaf and Ashkirk, and a short distance northwest of Riddellshiel. Its a spring and having a Small Stream flowing from it, which Supplies a pond at "Clerklands" with water.
OS1/29/24/11 RIDDELLSHIEL Riddellshiel Riddellshiel Riddellshiel Mr. James Lambert, Clerklands, Mr. Thomas Greive GameKeeper Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester, 013.11 An old building partly in ruin, the remains of a farm Steading. It is Situated a Short distance north of Clerklands, It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr, Riddell.
OS1/29/24/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13-11- Trace 5 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/12 CLERKLANDS Clerklands Clerklands Clerklands Mr. James Lambert. Occupier Mr. Thomas Orr, West Riddell Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester 013.11 A neat and Substantial dwelling pleasantly Situated having Small garden, Hinds' houses. and extensive and well laid out offices detached, the latter altho' [although] Contiguous, are Situated in the parish of "Ashkirk." It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr. Riddell
OS1/29/24/12 JOCK'S KNOWES Jock's Knowes Jock's Knowes Jock's Knowes Mr. James Lambert, Occupier Mr. Thomas Greive. Mr. Andrew Scott 013.11 A portion of elevated ground along a part of the boundary between Lilliesleaf and Selkirk parishes And a small part of it extending into the parish of Ashkirk - There is a narrow plantation, along the North Side of it. to which the name now chiefly applied It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr Riddell
OS1/29/24/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13-11- Trace 5 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/13 LONGMEADOW RIG Longmeadow Rig Longmeadow Rig Longmeadow Rig Mr James Lambert. Mr Thomas Greive Mr Andrew Scott 013.11 A long narrow plantation, extending eastwards along the parish Boundary from "Jock's Knowes" to B. on tran 3c. it was known by this name before being planted, and Still retains it. It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr, Riddell.
OS1/29/24/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13-11- Trace 2 [Signed] John McCabe
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OS1/29/24/15 LILLIESLEAF [village] Lilliesleaf Lilliesleaf Lilliesleaf Mark Sprott Esq Riddell Mr. John Anderson Lilliesleaf Revd. [Reverend] A. Gourlay Minister. 013.12 A long straggling Village nearly half a mile in length, and having houses for the most part on each side of the road; the houses are of a poor description with the exception of the Manses, the Public Houses, and a few shops; in this Village is a Parish School for Males & females, supported by the Parishioners two public Houses, Several small Grocer's Shops, Joiners Shops, and Smithies it is the property of several of the inhabitants
OS1/29/24/15 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MANSE [Lilliesleaf] Manse (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Manse (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Manse (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Young. Minister Mr. John Robson Lilliesleaf Mr. Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 013.12 A plain stone building, having a neatly laid out but small garden in front, it is the residence of the Minister for the time being, and the property of the Congregation.
OS1/29/24/15 [Page] 15 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 13 12 Trace 6 [Signed] Thomas Cosgrove Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/29/24/16 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Lilliesleaf] Church (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Church (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Church (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] Revd, [Reverend] A. Gourlay. Minister of the Ph Parish Mr. John Robson Lilliesleaf Mr. Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 013.12 A plain stone building, neatly and comfortable seated, it contains sittings for about 400 people and is the property of the parishioners.
OS1/29/24/16 PLOUGH INN [Lilliesleaf] Plough Inn Revd. [Reverend] A.Gourlay. Minister of the Ph. [Parish] Mr. John Robson Lilliesleaf Mr. Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 013.12 A licensed public House for the sale of wines, Spirits, &c being the principal Inn in the Village; the property of the Occupant Mr John Robson.
OS1/29/24/16 CROSS KEYS INN [Lilliesleaf] Cross Keys Inn Revd. [Reverend] A. Gourlay Minister of the Ph. [Parish] Mr. John Robson Lilliesleaf Mr. Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 013.12 A Licensed public house , for the Sale of Spirits and Beer; the property of Mr William Young of Lasswade, near Edinburgh.
OS1/29/24/16 [Page] 16 Lilliesleaf Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 13.12 Trace 6 [Signed] Thomas Cosgrove Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/29/24/16 words lost in fold - listed on S.S.
OS1/29/24/17 GREENSIDE MOSS Greenside Moss Greenside Moss Greenside Moss Mr. Thomas Grieve, (GameKeeper) Mr. Andrew Scott, (Forester) Mark Sprot Esqr 013.12 A Small Loch, or pooln in the North part of the parish of Lilliesleaf, It appears to be a plaew where "Moss" has been taken out of. It takes its name from the 'field" in which it is situate being called Greenside
OS1/29/24/17 GREENSIDE PLANTATION Greenside Plantation Greenside Plantation Greenside Plantation Mr. Thomas Grieve (Gamekeeper) Mr. Andrew Scott, (Forester) Mark Sprot Esqr 013.12 A Small plantation of mixed wood. Situate a Short distance west of "Greenside Moss," and gets this name from the field which it is situate being called "Greenside" It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr. "Riddell"
OS1/29/24/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 13-12 Trace 1
OS1/29/24/18 PLAYKNOWE PLANTATION Play Knowe Plantn. [Plantation] Play Knowe Plantn. [Plantation] Play Knowe Plantn. [Plantation] Mr. Thomas Grieve Mr. Andrew Scott Mark Sprot Esqr 013.11 A large plantation of mixed wood, extending east from "Ewelair Plantation" to "Riddellhill Plantation" It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr. "Riddell"
OS1/29/24/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13-12 Trace 1
OS1/29/24/19 CROW PLANTATION Crow Plantation Mark Sprot, Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester 013.12 A circular plantation of mixed timber East of Riddellbank plantation on the same slope, and Riddell property.
OS1/29/24/19 WILLOWBOG PLANTATION Willowbog Plantation Mark Sprot Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester. 013.12 A narrow stripe of mixed timper, dividing two fields, north of Riddellbank Plantation, and on Riddell Estate.
OS1/29/24/19 CUSHAT PLANTATION Cushat Plantation Mark Sprot Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester. 013.12 A wood of mixed timber N.E. [North East] of Crow Plantation, of circular shape and on Riddell Estate.
OS1/29/24/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13,12 Trace 4.
OS1/29/24/20 RIDDELL Riddell Mark Sprott, Esq: Proprietor Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester. 013.12 A plain square mansion house three stories high, about a mile S [South] west of the Village of Lilliesleaf, in the middle of a fine demesne - well laid out in woods & having three entrance gates - East, West, and South with Lodges at them - Near the Mansion on the west, is the Factor's dwelling, Saw Mill, Stables &c, of Riddell, the property of Mark Sprott Esq.
OS1/29/24/20 RIDDELLBANK PLANTATION Riddellbank Plantation Mark Sprott, Esq: Proprietor Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester. 013.12 A mixed plantation of timber north of Riddell, and extending from Crow Plantation west into trace 6 of Sheet 13.11
OS1/29/24/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13-12 Trace 4.
OS1/29/24/21 DUNSTONE Dunstone Dunstone Dunstone Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq Thomas Grieve GameKeeper 013.12 Substantially built farm house, having good Offices and Kitchen Garden Contiguous, the property of Mark Sprott Esq. Riddell
OS1/29/24/21 WEST MIDDLES West Middles Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq Thomas Grieve GameKeeper 013.12 A good farm house, having good Offices, and neat Kitchen garden close to it; the property of Mark Sprott Esq. of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/21 THE LOAN The Loan Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq Thomas Grieve GameKeeper 013.12 Two Cottage houses, having a small portion of land attached to each, and each a small Kitchen Garden; the property of Mark Sprott Esq of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/21 [Page] 21 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 13.12 Trace 6 [Signed] Thomas Cosgrove Corp R.E. [[Corporal Royal Engineers]
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OS1/29/24/23 HILLTOP PLANTATION Hilltop Plantation Hilltop Plantation Hilltop Plantation Estate Plan Robert Scott Lilliesleaf James Cochrane Lilliesleaf 014.09 A plantation of mixed timber on the estate of Linthill, The property of W. Currie Esqr
OS1/29/24/23 CHAPEL [a farm] Chapel Chapel Chapel Andrew Oliver Farmer Robert Scott James Cochrane 014.09 A good farm house two stories high slated and in good repair, with suitable offices, and a farm of fine arable land attached. The property W. Currie Esqr Linthill.
OS1/29/24/23 BEWLIE MAINS Bewlie Mains Bewlie Mains Bewlie Mains Revd [Reverend] Adam Gourlay Lilliesleaf Robert Scott Lilliesleaf James Cochrane Lilliesleaf 014.09 A farm house two stories high, slated and otherwise in good repair, with commodious offices, and a farm of arable land attached, The property of Lord Polwarth.
OS1/29/24/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14.9. Trace 1 & 2 [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/24 CRAGS Lilliesleaf Crags Lilliesleaf Crags Crags Crags Crags Archibald Brown Farmer Lease Roll Estate Plan and Area Book Alexander Dods. Steward Linthill Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 014.09 A farm house two stories high Slated and in good repair having suitable offices, and a farm of arable land attached The property of W.Currie Esq Linthill
OS1/29/24/24 EASTER MIDDLES Easter Middles Easter Middles Easter Middles Robert Scott Lilliesleaf James Cochrane Lilliesleaf Archibald Ormiston Lilliesleaf 014.09 A row of cottages on the farm of Wester Middles, one story high and in good repair, occupied by farm Servants & others the property of Mark Sprott Esqr.
OS1/29/24/24 HILLHEAD Hillhead Hillhead Hillhead John Smail Farmer Hillhead James Cochrane Robert Scott 014.09 A farm house two stories high slated & in good repair with a small farm of arable land attached. The property of the Revd [Reverend] Andrew Dods. Avon Bridge Falkirk
OS1/29/24/24 [Page] 24 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14.9. Trace 4 & 5 [Initialled] G. D.
OS1/29/24/25 BEWLIE Bewlie Bewlie Bewlie Revd [Reverend] Mr Gourlay Lilliesleaf Mr R Scott Lilliesleaf Mr A. Drummond Bewlie 014.10 A large old farm house two stories high thatched & in good repair, having suitable offices, a fine garden & orchard, and a farm of superior arable land attached. The property of Hutton Riddell Esqr Dryburgh
OS1/29/24/25 NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY (Hawick Branch) North British Railway (Hawick Branch) Revd [Reverend] Mr Gourlay Lilliesleaf Mr R Scott Lilliesleaf Mr A. Drummond Bewlie 014.14 A double line of Railway, from Newtown to Hawick, and for the accommodation of the inhabitants, between there are two side stations by "Belses" & Hassendean.
OS1/29/24/25 [Page] 25 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14-10 & 14-14 Trace 1. & 4. [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/26 [Page] 26 [Blank Page]
OS1/29/24/27 CALLA PLANTATION Calla Plantation Calla Plantation calla Plantation Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve. Game Keeper Riddell 013.08; 013.12 A mixed plantation N. [North] West of Friarshaw; the property of Mark Sprott Esq. of Riddell - The Chesterknowes Burn flows through it
OS1/29/24/27 FRIARSHAW Friarshaw Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve Game Keeper Riddell 013.12 A farm house in very bad repair, about half a mile N.W [North West] of the Village of Lilliesleaf. The property of Mark Sprott Esq. Riddell
OS1/29/24/27 RIDDELLHILL PLANTATION Riddellhill Plantation Estate Map Mark Sprot Esq. Riddell Thomas Grieve. GameKeeper Riddell 013.12 A mixed plantation a short distance West of Friarshaw: the property of mark Sprott Esq of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/27 GLEBE Glebe Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Gourlay. Ph [Parish] Minister Thomas Turnbull. Post Office John Stewart Esqr. Proprietor of Stotsfield 013.12 The Glebe of Lilliesleaf. Consists of two portions of Excellent land of about 11 acres. One part is adjoining & north of the Manse, the Second is close to, & adjoining the church & Grave Yard
OS1/29/24/27 [Page] 27 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 13.12 Trace 2 [Signed] Thomas Cosgrove Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/29/24/28 MANSE [Lilliesleaf] Manse (Ph) [Parish] Manse (Ph) [Parish] Manse (Ph) [Parish] Revd. [Reverend] A. Gourlay Minister of the Ph [Parish] Mr. John Robson Lilliesleaf Mr. Robert Scott Lilliesleaf 013.12 A good plain building, partly erected in 1821, having good Offices, a neat Garden, & contiguous; the residence of the Ph. [Parish] Minister, and the property of Heirtors of Lilliesleaf
OS1/29/24/28 RIDDELL MILL (Corn) Riddell Mill (Corn) Riddell Mill (Corn) Riddell Mill (Corn) Estate Map Mark Sprott Esq. of Riddell Thomas Grieve. GameKeeper 013.12 A corn and flour mill propelled by Water; the property of Mark Sprott Esq of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/28 ROUND KNOWE Round Knowe Round Knowe Round Knowe Revd [Reverend] Mr Gourlay Ph [Parish] Minister Thomas Turnbull. Postmaster John Stewart Esq. Stots Field 014.09 A Small Hill Planted with mixed wood, Situated North of the Ph. [Parish] manse
OS1/29/24/28 PEEL (Site of) Peel (Site of) Peel (Site of) Peel (Site of) Revd [Reverend] Mr Gourlay Ph [Parish] Minister Thomas Turnbull. Postmaster John Stewart Esq. Stots Field The site of the Old Peel Situated about a yard South West of the Chapel farm Steading, no remains now exists the stone &c having removed for Building purposes wand the Site being ploughed
OS1/29/24/28 [Page] 28 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 13.12 Traces 3 & 5 [Signed] Thomas Cosgrove Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/29/24/29 CHURCH [E of Lilliesleaf] Church Ph [Parish] Church Ph [Parish] Church Ph [Parish] Revd.[Reverend] Adam Gourlay. Minister of Lilliesleaf Parish Robert Scott Lilliesleaf James Cochrane Lilliesleaf 014.09 A plain Substantial building, Slated and in good repair, about a quarter of a mile east from the village. It contains Sittings for about 400 persons and is the property of the parish.
OS1/29/24/29 [Page] 29 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14. No 9. Trace 1 [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/30 [Page] 30 [Blank Page]
OS1/29/24/31 GREATLAWS Greatlaws Greatlaws Greatlaws Greatlaws Estate Map Mr. James Lambert, Clerklands, Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester, Mark Sprot Esqr Riddell 013.15 Two cottage houses under one roof, Situated a Short distance Southwest of "Clerklands" there are Small gardens attached a Short distance South of this there there Stood a farmhouse Known by this name It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr
OS1/29/24/31 BIRKWOOD BURN Birkwood Burn Birkwood Burn Birkwood Burn Mr. James Lambert Mr. Andrew Scott Mr. Thomas Grieve, GameKeeper 013.11 A Small rivulet, having its Source at a place Called "Berry Moss," Situated in the Northeast of "Ashkirk Ph [Parish]," It flows in a Southerly direction, partly in the former parish, and, partly in the parish of Lilliesleaf, and empties itself into the Ale Water, a short distance east of Synton Mill
OS1/29/24/31 BOOSMILL CAUL Boosmill Caul Boosmill Caul Boosmill Caul Mr. James Lambert Mr. Andrew Scott Mark Sprot Esqr 013.15 A "Caul" in the "Ale Water" where the "Mill Lade" which conveys the water to Boosmill leaves that Stream
OS1/29/24/31 [Page] 31 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13.15 Trace 2 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/32 MICHAEL'S BRAE St Michaels Brae Michaels Brae Michaels Brae Michaels Brae Estate Map Mr. Thomas Grieve, GameKeeper M. Andrew Scott. Forester Mark Sprot Esqr. 013.15 A Steep brae, partly planted, And, partly under cultivation It is Situated a Short distance Northeast of "Boosmill. It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr
OS1/29/24/32 BOOSMILL Boosmill Boosmill Boosmill Estate Map Mr. Thomas Grieve Mr. Andrew Scott Mark Sprot Esqr. 013.15 A Small farmhouse, having Suitable offices, large farm, Small garden, attached, there was at one time a Corn Mill here but the greater portion of the machinery has been removed, and the remainder adapted to Thrashing purposes &c. It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
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OS1/29/24/33 LOAN PLANTATION Loan Plantation Loan Plantation Loan Plantation Mark Sprot Esqr. Mr. Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper. Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester 013.16 A Small plantation of mixed wood, a Short distance South of "The Loan," from which it gets its name. It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr, Riddell.
OS1/29/24/33 HERMISTON Hermiston Hermiston Hermiston Mr. James Stewart, Tenant. Mr. Thomas Turnbull, Postmaster, Mr. Andrew Scott 013.16 A neat and Substantial dwelling two stories high, having Suitable offices, Small garden, hinds' houses and large arable farm attached, It is the property of Mr Stewart "Cothouse"
OS1/29/24/33 NEWHOUSE WOOD Newhouse Wood Newhouse Wood Newhouse Wood Mark Sprot Esqr. Mr. Thomas Grieve Mr. Andrew Scott 013.16 A large, mixed plantation, a short distance Southeast of "Newhouse" from which it gets its name It is the property of Mark Sprot, Esqr.
OS1/29/24/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13. 16. Trace 3 & 4.5 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/34 NEWHOUSE Newhouse Newhouse Newhouse MarK Sprot Esqr. Mr Thomas Grieve Mr Andrew Scott 013.16 A Substantial dwelling, two stories high and thatched, the offices are new, well laid out, and extensive, there are hinds' houses - having small gardens attached. It is the property of and in the occupation of Mark Sprot Esqr
OS1/29/24/34 DUNSTONHEIGHT Dunstonheight Dunstonheight Dunstonheight Mark Sprot Esqr Mr Thomas Grieve Mr Andrew Scott 013.16 Two cottages under one roof Situated on an eminance a Short distance South of "Newhouse"; there are Small gardens attached, It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr
OS1/29/24/34 [Page] 34 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13. 16. Trace 5
OS1/29/24/35 ALE WATER Ale Water Ale Water Ale Water Co [County] Map of 1837 (Mitchells). Statistical Account of 1834, Mark Sprot Esqr of Riddell 013.12; 013.15; 013.16; 014.05; 014.06 This river has its source in Alemoor and Shaw lakes and flowing from west to east through Ashkirk Parish, skirts Selkirk part of on the north, and flows for about 2 1/2 miles through Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] to where it becomes the N. [North] boundary of the parish near Linthill, thence for about two miles between Bowden and Lilliesleaf parishes, when it enters Ancrum Parish and taking a Southerly course, passes Ancrum on the north, and taking a peculiar bend runs in a circuiton direction to where it discharges into the River Teviot about `1/2 a mile below Ancrum Village. The river abounds with trout and together with the beauty of its Scenery - has been long celebrated as affording abundant sport for the Angler.
OS1/29/24/35 [Page] 35 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13.16 Trace 1. [Initialled] JMcC.
OS1/29/24/36 WEST LODGE [Riddell] West Lodge West Lodge West Lodge Mark Sprot, Esqr Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester 013.16 Two neat looking one storied dwellings having garden &c. attached, occupied by the GameKeeper's and Gardeners families, at the west entrance gate of Riddell,
OS1/29/24/36 SOUTH LODGE [Riddell] South Lodge Mark Sprott, Esqr. Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester 013.16 A small one storied dwelling, occupied by one of the Mr Sprots grooms, having garden &c. close by; Situated about 1/2 a mile from Riddell athe the South Entrance gate.
OS1/29/24/36 DOGLAIR PLANTATION Doglair Plantation Mark Sprott, Esqr Riddell Thomas Grieve, Gamekeeper Andrew Scott, Forester 013.16 A narrow belt of Fir and forest timber on Newhouse farm and about a 1/2 a mile N.E. [North East] of the farmhouse, the property of Mark Sprot Esqr of Riddell.
OS1/29/24/36 [Page] 36 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13.16 Trace 1 & 2.
OS1/29/24/37 HARDEN BURN Harden Burn Harden Burn Harden Burn Mark Sprot Esqr Mr Thomas Grieve Mr Andrew Scott 013.16 A small Rivulet, having its Source from ditches, and under drains, a Short distance west of "Dunstonheight. it flows in a Northerly direction passing under the offices of "Newhouse," then through a wooded Ravine, and empties itself into the "Ale Water" South of "Riddell"
OS1/29/24/37 HARELAW Harelaw Harelaw Harelaw Mark Sprot Esqr. Mr Thomas Grieve Me Andrew Scott 013.16 A Neat Cottage, having sSall garden attached. It is Situated on the west Side of the road leading from "Lilliesleaf" to "Hawick"and about a mile and a 1/4 from the former It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
OS1/29/24/37 [Page] 37 Parish of Lilliesleaf -- Sheet 13.16 Trace 5 [Signed] John McCabe
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OS1/29/24/39 VIRTUE WELL Virtue Well Virtue Well Virtue Well Gavin Dryden Farmer Firth Robert Scott. Lilliesleaf Archibald Brown. Crags 014.13 A fine mineral Spring on the farm of "Firth," well Known in the Surrounding district, distant about three quarters of a mile from Lilliesleaf.
OS1/29/24/39 CHILDKNOWE Childknowe Childknowe Childknowe Gavin Dryden Farmer Firth Robert Scott. Lilliesleaf Archibald Brown Crags 014.13 Two cottage houses on the farm of "Crags" thatched and in good repair, with vegetable gardens attached The property of W. Currie Esqr Linthill
OS1/29/24/39 NETHER ROW Nether Row Nether Row Nether Row Mr James Henderson Tenant Mr G. Dryden Mr R Scott. 014.13 A good farm house, two Stories high Slated, with neat, vegetable garden, and, commodious & extensive offices attached. The property of the Earl of Minto.
OS1/29/24/39 [Page] 39 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14.13 Trace 1.2.3 [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/40 GREENHOUSE Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Mr A. Horsburgh Tenant Mr J. Henderson Netherraw Mr. G. Dryden Firth 014.13 A Substantial farm house two stories high, slated and in good repair, having Suitable offices and a farm of arable land attached. The property of James Dickson Esqr. Chatto.
OS1/29/24/40 FIRTH Firth Firth Firth Mr A. Horsburgh Tenant Mr J. Henderson Netherraw Mr G. Dryden Firth 014.13 A good house two stories high. and slated with suitable offices and a farm of arable land attached. The property of Mr John Martin Bermuda.
OS1/29/24/40 METTLING WELL Melting Well Melting Well Melting Well Mr W. Hislop Roperlaw Mr A. Horsburgh Mr J. Henderson 014.13 A fine Spring well on the farm of Raperlaw.
OS1/29/24/40 [Page] 40 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14.13. Trace 3.4.6 [Signed] George Darling
OS1/29/24/41 ROPERLAW Roperlaw Roperlaw Roperlaw Mr William Hislop Tenant Mr J. Henderson Netherraw Mr G. Dryden Firth 014.13 A farm house two stories high slated and in good repair, having suitable offices and a farm of arable land attached The, property of The Revd [Reverend] Hugh Dobie Kirkmichael Manse.
OS1/29/24/41 WELLRIG Wellrig Wellrig Wellrig Mr William Hislop Tenant Mr J. Henderson Netherraw Mr G.Dryden Firth 014.13 A thatched house one story high, in very bad repair on the farm of Minto and the property of the Earl of that name.
OS1/29/24/41 [Page] 41 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14.13. Trace [Signed] George Darling
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OS1/29/24/43 MIRE BURN Mere Burn Mere Burn Mere Burn Mire Burn Mire Burn Mire Burn Mr Gavin Dryden Farmer Firth Mr Henderson Farmer Netherraw Revd [Reverend] A. Gourlay Lilliesleaf James Irvine Belsesmoor Walter Shiel Rowflat Thomas Miller Old Belses 013.16; 014.09; 014.10; 014.13 A Small Stream having its source in the farm of Firth and running in a E. [Easterly] direction into the Ale Water. For a considerable distance it forms the Boundary between the Parishes of Lilliesleaf & Ancrum.
OS1/29/24/43 FIRTH BURN Firth Burn Firth Burn Firth Burn Mr Gavin Dryden Farmer Firth Mr Henderson Farmer Netherraw Revd [Reverend] A. Gourlay Lilliesleaf 013.16; 014.09 A Small Stream rising on the farm of 'Firth" and running S.E. [South Easterly] into "Mire Burn."
OS1/29/24/43 [Page] 43 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 14 No 13. Trace 1. & 4 [Signed] George Darling
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OS1/29/24/45 SATCHELS Satchels Mr T Hubback, Farmer Mr T Edgar, Steward Mr G Ramage, Shepherd 019.03 A two storied dwelling with garden, outhouses &c. attached occupied by the shepherd of Satchels, the land of this farm being nearly all in pasture for stock, is leased with Parkhead in Ashkirk, and tenanted by T Hubback Esq.
OS1/29/24/45 SATCHELS BURN Satchels Burn Mr T Hubback, Farmer Mr T Edgar, Steward Mr G Ramage, Shepherd 019.03 A stream rising from three drains in the field S [South] West of Satchels, flows Easterly for about a mile and discharges into Hermiston Burn, and forms part of the parish boundary.
OS1/29/24/45 SATCHELSBURN PLANTATION Satchelsburn Plantation. Mr T Hubback, Farmer Mr T Edgar, Steward Mr G Ramage, Shepherd 019.03 A small wood at the head of Satchel Burn, and partly in Lilliesleaf and Selkirk. Part of, on the farm of Satchels The property if J.C. Scott Esqr of Linton.
OS1/29/24/45 [Page] 45 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 19.3. Trace 5 & 6.
OS1/29/24/46 BLACK CRAIG Black Craig Black Craig Black Craig Thomas Hubback, Farmer, Satchels Thomas Edgar, Steward, Satchels George Ramage, Shepherd. Satchels 019.07 A rocky portion of ground, South of the drove road, nigh the East End of Blackcraig Moss.
OS1/29/24/46 BLACKCRAIG MOSS Blackcraig Moss Thomas Hubback, Farmer, Satchels Thomas Edgar, Steward, Satchels George Ramage, Shepherd Satchels 019.07 A long narrow strip of Moss land, partly in this parish, and in Ashkirk, north of the drove road and adjoining Black Craig
OS1/29/24/46 BLACKCRAIG PLANTATION Blackcraig Plantation Thomas Hubback Farmer, Satchesl Thomas Edgar, Steward, Satchels George Ramage, Shepherd Satchels 019.07 A stripe of fir wood on the parish boundary, extending South from the drove road and in the same field with Black Craig.
OS1/29/24/46 [Page] 46 Lilliesleaf Ph [Parish] -- Sheet 19.7. Trace 3.
OS1/29/24/47 DROVEROAD PLANTATION Droveroad Plantation Droveroad Planntation Droveroad Plantation Mr. Thomas Grieve, GameKeeper Mr. Andrew Scott, Forester Mark Sprot, Esqr, Riddell 013.16; 019.04 A long narrow plantation of mixed wood along the North Side of Drove Road from which it takes its name, and North of Bewlie Moor - It is the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
OS1/29/24/47 BEWLIE MOOR Bewlie Moor Bewlie Moor Bewlie Moor Bewlie Moor M. Robert Baptie, Bewliemoor. Mr. Andrew Scott Mr. John Cochrane, Chapelmoor Mr. Turnbull, Postmaster Lilliesleaf 019.04 A large tract of moorland in the Southwest of the Parish of Lilliesleaf At the time of the Commons' enclosure this portion was allotted to the farms of Bewlie, & Bewlie Mains, hence the name -
OS1/29/24/47 BEWLIEMOOR Bewliemoor Bewliemoor Bewliemoor Bewliemoor Mr. Robert Baplie Occupier Mr.Andrew Scott Mr. John Cochrane Mr Turnbull 019.04 A Small house Situated in Bewlie Moor, and having sSall gardens attached the only part of Bewlie Moor whicxh is cultivated
OS1/29/24/47 [Page] 47 Parish of Lilliesleaf Sheet 19.4. Trace 2.3 [Signed] John McCabe
OS1/29/24/48 COTFIELD Cotfield Cotfield Cotfield Mr. Turnbull Postmaster Mr. Andrew Scott Mr. J. G.Stewart Esqr. Occupier and Proprietor 019.04 A neat and Substantial dwelling, having Suitable offices and good Garden attached It is Situated east of "Bewlie Moor" and is occupied by the proprietor J. G. Stewart Esqr
OS1/29/24/48 CHAPEL MOOR Chapel Moor Chapel Moor Chapel Moor Chapel Moor Mr. John Cochrane, Occupier Andrew Scott Mr. Turnbull Mark Sprot Esqr. 019.03 A large large tract of moorland east of and adjoining Bewlie Moor At the time of the Commons' enclosure this portion was allotted to the farm "Chapel" east of Lilliesleaf. It is now the property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
OS1/29/24/48 CHAPELMOOR Chapelmoor Mr. John Cochrane, Occupier Andrew Scott Mr. Turnbull Mark Sprot Esqr. 019.04 A Small house one Story high and Slated, having a Garden and Small outhouse attached. It is the Property of Mark Sprot Esqr.
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OS1/29/24/49 CATSHAWHILL Catshawhill Catshawhill Catshawhill Mr R. Hislop Tenant Mr J. Cochrane Chapelmoor Mr R. Scott Lilliesleaf 020.10 A farm house two stories high Slated and in good repair having Suitable offices and a farm of arable land attached The property of The Revd .[Reverend] Mr Dobie Kirkmichael Manse Dumfriesshire.
OS1/29/24/49 HUNTLAW BURN Huntlaw Burn Huntlaw Burn Huntlaw Burn Mr R.Hislop Farmer Catshawhill Mr J.Cochrane Chapelmoor Mr A.Scott Forester Lilliesleaf 019.04; 020.01 A Small Stream, having its SDource in the South east side of "Chapel Moor" and running in a S.E. [South East] direction along the boundary between Lilliesleaf & Minto till it crosses the road from Lilliesleaf to Hassendean (about 2 miles from the former,) where it enters the parish of Minto.
OS1/29/24/49 [Page] 49 Ph [Parish] of Lilliesleaf Sheet 20. No 1 Trace 1 & 4
OS1/29/24/50 TOWER (Site of) [Lilliesleaf] (Site of ) Tower New Statistical Account Fullerton's Gazetteer Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Gourlay Minister 014.09 The largest "Tower" of "Fort" in the parish was at the eastern extremity of the Village. It was situated on the highest part of the ridge upon which the Village stands, and from its being two stories high, must have commanded a very extensive View. Its defence would also be assisted by the large Pool and Morass on the South, by the river Ale, and the steep ascent on the North - of this largest Tower, the only remains about 26 years ago (51 years) consisted of a part of one side, which was of great thickness & strength, & of stones, which shewed that its form had rather been an oblong than a perfect square. it might easily have contained 100 men within its walls.
OS1/29/24/50 [Page] 50 Parish of Lilliesleaf [Signed] W. Beatty [Signed] A. Barnaby Major R.E. [Royal Engineers] 30 Nov [November] 1859
OS1/29/24/51 [Page] 51 [Volume] 24 OS1/29/24 [Date Stamp] ORDNANACE SURVEY M S STORE 18 DEC. [DECEMBER] 1896 Name Sheets of the PARISH of LILLIESLEAF
OS1/29/24/52 [Page] 52 Index to Lilliesleaf Names -- Page Ale Water -- 35 Balls Plantation -- 9 Bewlie -- 25 Bewlie Mains -- 23 Bewlie Moor -- 47 Bewliemoor -- 47 Bewlie Hill -- 7 Birkwood Burn -- 31 Black Craig -- 46 Blackcraig Moss -- 46 Blackcraig Plantation -- 46 Boosmill -- 32 Boosmill Caul -- 31 Calla Plantation -- 27 Catshawhill -- 49 Chapel -- 23 Chapel Moor -- 48 Chapelmoor -- 48 Chesterknowes Burn -- 7 Childknowe -- 39 Church -- 29 Clerklands -- 12 Cotfield -- 48 Crosskeys Inn -- 19 Craw Plantation -- 19 Crags -- 24 Cushat Plantation -- 19 Doglair Plantation -- 36 Droverroad Plantation -- 47 Dunstane -- 21 Dunstoneheight -- 34 Easter Middles -- 24 Ewelair Plantation -- 9 Firth -- 40 Firth Burn -- 43 Friarshaw -- 27 Glebe -- 27 Greenhouse -- 40 Greenside Moss -- 17 Greenside Plantation -- 17 Greatlaws -- 31 Harden Burn -- 37 Harelaw -- 37 Hermiston -- 33 Hermiston Burn -- 8 Hillhead -- 24 Hilltop Plantation -- 23
OS1/29/24/53 [Page] 53 Index to Lillies Parish. Continued. Names -- Page Huntlaw Burn -- 49 Jock's Knowes -- 12 Lilliesleaf (Ph)[Parish] -- 1 Lilliesleaf (Village) -- 15 Loan Plantation -- 33 Longmeadow Rig -- 13 Manse -- 28 Mire Burn -- 43 Mettling Well -- 40 Michael's Brae -- 32 Nether Raw -- 39 Newhouse -- 34 Newhouse Wood -- 33 North British Railways (Hawick Branch) -- 25 Playknowe Plantation -- 18 Plough Inn -- 16 Raperlaw -- 41 Riddell -- 20 Riddell Cottage -- 10 Riddellbank Plantation -- 20 Riddlehill Plantation -- 27 Riddell Mill (Corn) --28 Riddellshiel -- 11 Riddellshiel Loch -- 11 Riddellshiel Plantation -- 10 Round Knowe -- 28 Satchels -- 45 Satchelsburn Plantation -- 45 Satchels Burn -- 45 (Site of) Tower -- 50 South Lodge -- 36 Tower (Site of) -- 8 The Loan -- 21 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 16 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse --15 Virtue Well -- 39 Wellrig -- 41 West Lodge -- 36 West Middles -- 21 West Riddell -- 9 Willowbog Plantation --19