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LINTON (Parish) |
Linton (Parish) |
The County Map
New Statistical Account
Fullertons Gazetteer |
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The name of the parish is derived from Lynn, which in the British language Signifies a pool, or lake, as well as a Cataract, and from the Saxon Word ton or town, which denotes a dwelling place- Linton thus means the dwelling at the lake. The ancient village of Linton of which there are now no vestiges, was situated near to the borders of a Lake still called Linton Loch, which lies in a S.E. [South East] direction from the parish church. The length of the parish, extending from the S [South] West to the North East as far as the English border is 6 1/2 Miles; its breadth a little more than 2 miles. It is bounded on the North & North West by the parish of Sprouston; on the West by the parish of Eskford; on the South, South- East, and East by Morebattle, and by Yetholm; and on the East by the parish of Carham in the County of Northumberland. |
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Parish of Linton
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LINTON (Parish) |
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This parish, occupying as it does what was formerly called the "Dry Marches" formed one of the principal thoroughfares betwixt the two kingdoms- A place close to Linton Loch appears at one time to have been an important pass, the Small eminence on which the church is built seems to have afforded a favourable eminence for defending it altho [although] nothing positive respecting it can be obtained. -
In a field on the farm of Frogden 5 or 6 upright Stones, forming a circle, were designated the "Tryst", from their being a rendezvous where predatory hordes projecting an incursion into Northumberland were wont to meet- these Stones have long Since been removed, but the field is still well known as the "Five Stone Field" and the name is writted on sheet 10. 14- |
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The whole of the district abounds with Memorials of ancient warfare- From its contiguity to the Fortresses of Wark & Roxburgh, it must occasionally have been the scene of the more important struggles between the two Kingdoms- Accordingly on the Summits of the Small hills, there were- until levelled by the plough- the remains of Circular encampments; and from the Surface of the ground arise Several Small Tumuli, which, when excavated, are found to contain human bones enclosed in circular earthen urns, of various dimensions- Some of these are obviously of Roman Construction- In one place, these Tumuli were so numerous as almost to resemble a burying-ground, or at least, they render it probable that the ground which they occupy had been once a field of battle. These Tumuli, or at least what has been left of them by the plough & Modern improvements have been inserted on Sheets 16.3 & 16.7- that referred to like a Burying-ground is shewn on 16.7 |
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Most of these bones in these Tumuli as well as the Urns containing them, when exposed to the air dissolve into dust- About 75 years ago during the repairs of the church, a large grave was discovered, in which were 50 Skulls; all were equally decayed, and many of them bore marks of violence- It is conjectured that they belonged to individuals who had fallen at Flodden Field; the remains of many of whom, as is well Known, were Consigned to a Common grave in the Cemeteries of the nearest border parishes--
Close to the edge of Linton Loch on 16.11 antideluvian remains were discovered, namely The Skull & Horns of a Red Deer. the Head of a Beaver & various other things, now exhibited in the Kelso Museum- about 3 chains West of the place where the above were discovered. An Urn was dug up- supposed to have been Roman, but doubtful. |
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[Signed] W. Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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In a field on sheet 16.11 about 16 chains N.W. [North West] of Burnfoot Farm House, a brazen Roman spear was found in a mossy soil, three feet below the surface; it was discovered in 1829-
Several Antiquities have been discovered on the farm of Greenlees 10.15. occupied by Mr John Borthwick who is a Kind of local Antiquarian. In the field immediately to the West of Greenlees farm house "Roman Urns" were found in the year 1815- about a chain below the bottom of the Kitchen garden in the same field a "Stone Battle axe' was found - About 44 chains East of the same Farmhouse, at a place called "Worms Hole" a "Hand Millstone" Supposed to be Roman was discovered- In the field immediately to the West of Old Graden |
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"Stone Cannon Balls " have been discovered by Mr Borwick the Tenant- A church or Chapel belonging to the Established Church appears to have been formerly at Hoselaw; the remains of this Chapel and of a Small burying-ground attached to it were visible till lately, when, by the operations of the plough, they were wholly effaced- the site of this Chapel is inserted on 10.12.
The ancient Fortalice or Tower of Linton, of which there are not now any vestiges, and which was formerly the residence of the Somervilles, stood on an eminence now Covered with Trees, near the Church, which overlooks it, about 49 years ago (1810) a large Iron door was dug out of the Cavity, which still remains to Mark the site of the Dungeon- |
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The Kerrs of Graden in this parish were distinguished in border warfare- Graden Place, their residence, until lately, manifested the traces of an ancient Fortress, Surrounded by a Moat- none of which now remain. A more delightful and Sequestered Situation than that which is occupied by the church & Manse can scarcely be conceived; the church crowning the Summit of a circular little hill; the manse about 100 yards distant from it, embosomed amid fine old fruit trees, and agreeably sheltered & approached by an avenue lined with tall trees- From the thickness & Strength of the walls of the Church, and the depth to which they have Sunk in the Soil, it exhibits marks of Considerable antiquity- It was repaired about 70 years ago, & Contracted within its original dimensions. It affords accommodation for 180 persons, & is Sufficient for the Inhabitants of the parish. |
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The manse was built about 75 years ago but received considerable repairs in 1857 & 8- The Glebe contains 10 acres of land of the best quality- The Stipend consists of 16 Chalders of Grain.
The parochial school is the only one in the parish; the branches of education taught at which are reading, writing & arithmetic, algebra & Mathematics, For instruction in reading writing & arithmetic, the average sum paid for each pupil is 3/- [£0.3.0] per quarter- The accommodation of the Schoolmaster is good & Somewhat exceeds the legal allowance - He possesses the Maximum Salary & the school fees to about £20 a year. There is no portion of Linton within any other parish - There is no portion of any other parish within that of Linton- |
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WEST TWIN LAW |
West Twin law |
Mr Roberton Farmer
Mr Roberton Junior
Estate map of Hoselawbank |
010.08 |
A small Knoll, slightly elevated above the Surrounding country, its Situation is about 1/4 of a mile eastward from Hoselaw bank on the South Side of the road leading to Coldstream it is about to be encircled by a wall and mixed trees are to be planted on the Knoll, it belongs to the farm of Hoselawbank |
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EAST TWIN LAW |
East Twin Law |
Mr Roberton, Farmer
Mr Roberton Junior
Estate Map |
010.08 |
A Knoll of similar description and appearance to West Twin Law, it is situated about 1/8 of a mile farther East, and is arable land, these are named the Twin Laws on account of their proximity, and Similarity in feature |
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GRADEN MOOR |
Graden Moor |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Kerr Yetholm
Mr. Borthwick Greenleas |
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A tract of country that at one time was a district and separate Estate bearing this name. the land is now generally reclaimed and amalgamated with other properties but is still known by this appellation. |
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LINTON HILL |
Linton Hill |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Scott Farmer Frogden
William Goodfellow Lochside |
016.03 |
An extensive and prominent Hill in the parish of Linton. the parishes of Linton Yetholm and Morebattle meet near its base on the eastward the summit is Rough Heathy pasture interspersed with Furze the slopes on all sides being cultivated as far as they are accessible |
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FROGDEN |
Frogden |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Scott Tenant
William Goodfellow Shepherd |
016.02 |
A well built and pleasantly Situated Farm House with extensive offices and large farm attached, it is the property of James Oliver Esq and tenanted by Mr Andrew Scott |
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GRADEN |
Graden
Graden
Graden |
Estate Map
Mr Turnbull Tenant
Mr Robertson Hoselawbank |
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A large dwelling house two storeys high, with extensive offices, a garden, and large farm attached; it is the property of Thomas Scott Esq of Broomhouse, near Berwick and tenanted by Mr J. Turnbull. |
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THE KIP |
The Kip
The Kip
The Kip |
Mr Turnbull
Mr Robertson
Mr Cairns |
010.11 |
A well-known hill on the farm of Graden, situated a short distance from the farm house; it is all brought under cultivation but a very small portion on the top of the hill. |
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BLAKELAW COVER |
Blakelaw Cover
Blakelaw Cover
Blakelaw Cover |
R. Oliver Esq. Lochside
Mr Cairns Blakelaw
Estate Map |
010.14 |
A large plantation of fir trees, [situated] on a rising ground, a short distance south west of the farm house of Blakelaw; it is the property of [R] Oliver of Lochside. |
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THE LAKE |
The Lake
The Lake
The Lake |
Charles Robson Esq Lurdenlaw
Mr Cairns
Mr William Beatty Sprouston |
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A small stream, having its source on [the] Farm of Lurdenlaw in the parish of Sprouston, and flowing in a southerly direction, till it falls into the Kale [Water] near Caverton Mill; for some [parts] of its course, it divides the parishes of Sprouston and Eckford, and [Eckford] and Linton. |
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HOSELAW LOCH |
Hoselaw Loch |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman Linton
Mr Robertor Senior
Hoselawbank
Mr Robertor Junior Hoselawbank. |
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A sheet of water on the farm of Hoselaw Bank, and about ¼ of a mile South from the farm House and Steading, it is of a Shallow Marshy nature particularly at the west end, where it is connected with a boggy piece of land, named "The Din moss |
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LOCHINCHES PLANTATION |
Lochinshes Plantation |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Robertor Senior
Mr Robertor Junior |
010.12 |
A small rectangular Plantation of mixed Trees, enclosed by a stone wall it belongs to the farm of Hoselawbank, and is situated on the South side of Hoselaw Loch. |
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CHAPEL KNOWE |
Chapel Knowe |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Robertor Senior
Mr Robertor Junior |
010.12 |
A low Knoll close by the parish road leading from Yetholm to Coldstream, and a short distance westward from Hoselawbank it derives the name from a Chapel having stood at one time in the vicinity and supposed by some to have stood on the Knowe, no trace of the Site now exists, and no one can be found who can point out the place |
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THE DIN MOSS |
The Din Moss |
Mr Robertor Senior
Mr Robertor Junior
Estate Map of Hoselawbank |
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A piece of unclaimed land covered with Heathy Bog and Scattered Stunted Trees and Bushes, it lies Contiguous to, and westward from Hoselaw Loch, it is the property of James Oliver Esq and included in the lands of Hoselawbank. |
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MILLERSACRE PLANTATION |
Millersacre Plantation |
Mr Robertor Senior
Mr Robertor Junior
Estate Map of Hoselawbank |
009.12 |
A plantation of Fir trees at the east end of Hoselaw Loch, there are a few forest trees along the margin of the Stream issuing at the East end of the Loch it, belongs to the farm of Hoselawbank. |
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STELL KNOWE |
Stell Knowe |
Mr Robertor Senior
Mr Roberton Junior
Estate Map |
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A slight rising ground in the Centre of the enclosure immediately South of Millers acre Plantation belonging to the same Proprietor as the latter. |
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CHAPEL (Site of) [nr Stell Knowe] |
(Site of) Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] Thomas Leishman
Mr Roberton Hoselawbank
Mr Henderson Teacher |
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Near this spot at one time stood a Chapel connected with the Established Church, for the convenience of the residents in the Eastern part of the Parish being then, as at the present time at an inconvenient distance from the parish Church, there is no great certainty for the exact site of this Chapel, the plough having gone over it for 40 years, the place however on which it stood has ever since retained the name of Chapel Knowe, and its highest point has been selected for the site. |
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FIVE STONE FIELD |
Five Stone Field |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Scott Frogden
Mr Borthwick Greenlees |
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In this field at some remote period stood a few upright Stones, supposed to have been originally a Druidical Circle but in later years known by the name of "The Tryst" on account of having been a favourite meeting place of the border reivers when projecting a predatory incursion into Northumberland, the stones have been removed as an impediment to cultivation. long before the oldest resident can recollect. but the Field shown, still retains the name of the Five Stone Field from this circumstance |
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BLAKELAW |
Blakelaw
Blakelaw
Blakelaw |
R. Oliver Esq. Proprietor
Estate Plan
Thomas Smail, Steward |
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A farm steading , with the Hinds' House and large arable farm attached. The property and in the occupation of R. Oliver Esqr Lochside. |
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THE JOY |
The Joy
The Joy
The Joy |
Mr William Turnbull, Tenant
John Fair, Herd
Mr J. Borthwick, Greenlees |
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An old farm steading with cottage houses attached, in the occupation of Mr William Turnbull, Graden and the property of T. Scott Esqr of Broom House, nr [near] Berwick |
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GRADEN MOORHOUSE |
Graden Moorhosue
Graden Moorhouse
Graden Moorhouse |
David Scott. Tenant
Mr William Turnbull
Mr J. Borthwick |
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A cottage house one storey high, with stable and garden attached. The property of T. Scott Esqr Broom House |
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OLD GRADEN |
Old Graden
Old Graden
Old Graden
Old Graden |
Mr J. Borthwick, Tenant
Mr William Turnbull, Graden
Lease Roll
The County Map. |
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A farm steading with cottage houses and Arable farm attached. The property of Mr G. Humble, Kelso. |
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GREENLEES |
Greenlees
Greenlees
Greenlees
Greenlees |
Mr J. Borthwick Tenant
Mr William Turnbull
Lease Roll
The County Map |
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A good dwelling house two stories high, with a garden, Out offices and large Arable farm attached, the property of Mr Elliot of Clifton. |
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FALSIDE |
Falside
Falside
Falside
Falside |
Mr William Turnbull Tenant
Mr J. Borthwick
Estate Plan
The County Map |
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This name applies to three Cottage houses on the farm of Graden but uninhabitable. The property of T. Scott Esq. of Brown House nr [near] Berwick. |
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WORMS HOLE |
Worm's Hole
Worm's Hole
Worm's Hole
The Worm's Hole |
Mr J. Borthwick
Mr William Turnbull
Adam Craig, Greenlees
New Statistical Account |
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An hollow feature on the farm of Greenlees, and according to tradition it was the den of an Enormous Serpent which at one time infested this part of the Country, |
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WORMINGTON |
Wormington
Wormington
Wormington Wormington |
Mr J. Borthwick
Mr William Turnbull
Adam Craig, Greenlees
New Statistical Account |
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An arable field in which part of the Worm's Hole is situate, |
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FERRET BURN |
Ferret Burn
Ferret Burn
Ferret Burn |
Mr William Turnbull, Graden
Mr J. Borthwick, Greenlees
Adam Craig, Greenlees |
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A small burn having its source on the farm of Graden and flowing in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction |
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FERRETBURN PLANTATION |
Ferretburn Plantation
Ferretburn Plantation
Ferretburn Plantation |
Mr William Turnbull
Mr J. Borthwick
Adam Craig |
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A fir plantation, the property of T. Scott Esqr of Broom House Nr [Near] Berwick |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead |
Mr George Burn, Tenant
Mr Robert Henderson, Teacher
Valuation Roll |
016.06 |
A good dwelling house two stories high, with extensive Outoffices attached, all in good repair. The property of R. K. Elliot Esqr Clifton |
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SCHOOL [Linton] |
Linton School (Parish)
Linton School (Parish)
Linton School (Parish) |
Mr Robert Henderson Teacher
Mr George Burn
Valuation Roll |
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A commodious room with house and garden attached. The property of the Heritors of the parish. The branches of education taught are the same as is usually adopted in the parish schools of Scotland, Average number of scholars 70, |
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PRIOR ROW |
Prior Raw |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr George Smith
Mr Smith Miller |
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Two large enclosures well known by this name or properly Prior Row no information can be obtained relative to the origin of the name but supposed to have been at one time connected with the church lands- |
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[Note] Raw is only a Vulgar
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LINTON TOWER (Site of) |
Linton Tower (Site of) |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr George Smith
Linton and its Legends by Dr [Doctor] Wilson |
016.06 |
This has been one [of] the ancient border Keeps or fortalices, originally built by John Somervill a baron of Norman descent, and a recent Settler from England, who was buried in the adjoining Church, it was repaired by Thomas Lord Somerville in 1426, it was latterly in the possession of the Kers, descendents of Ker of Cessford, and about the beginning of the seventeenth century came into the possession of the Pringles of Clifton, by purchase, not a stone now is visible to mark the site, the last relic was an iron door, which was dug out, about thirty years ago, from the Mound concealing the shattered foundation, which has been removed by the then proprietor to The Haining, near Selkirk |
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LINTON MILL (Corn) |
Linton Mill (Corn) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Smith Tenant
Mr George Smith |
016.06 |
A small water power corn Mill on the road side at a short distance southeast from Linton Church, it is the property of R.K. Elliott Esqr of Clifton |
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CUDDY BURN |
Cuddy Burn |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Smith Linton Mill
Mr George Smith Linton Mill |
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A small stream that rises on the high ground of the farm of Burnfoot, and flowing in a Southwest direction through a wooded ravine joins the Mill dam near Linton Mill. |
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LADY WELL |
Lady Well |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr George Smith
Linton & its Legends Dr. [Doctor] Wilson |
016.07 |
A small spring close by the road Side about half way between Linton Mill and Burnfoot. it is an ancient "holy well" dedicated to the "Virgin" |
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LINTON |
Linton |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Bell Tenant
George Smith Linton Mill |
016.06 |
A farm house of two stories, with the usual out offices thrashing mill garden and arable farm attached it stands about 1/4 of a mile north from Linton Church, it is the property R.K. Elliott Esqr of Clifton Park and tenanted by Mr Bell. |
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GLEBE |
Glebe |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman
Mr Bell
Mr George Smith |
016.06 |
A piece of Church land consisting of Three small enclosures, one lying westward from the Church and Manse, and two to the eastward, it forms as usual part if the Clergyman's Stipend, and he has the option of cultivating or renting such lands |
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MANSE [Linton] |
Manse |
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Mr Bell
Mr George Smith |
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A well built and modern looking Villa pleasantly situated in a small enclosed ornamental and vegetable Garden, contiguous to the north side of the Church Yard, it is the property of the Heritors of the parish and the residence of the parish Minister |
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CHURCH [Linton] |
Church (Parish) |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Bell
Mr George Smith |
016.06 |
This edifice is considered one of the most ancient in Scotland, contemporary to Kelso Abbey, and is supposed to have been erected by Richard Cumyn in the twelfth century if not previous. also that the lower part of the walls, is still a portion of the original structures, it has been the burial place for Centuries of the Nobles who held the lands in tenure, and a rudely carved stone in the wall stile represents the slaying of the Worm, by which act tradition asserts that the lands of Linton were won, by William De Somerville.
It is built upon a most remarkable mound of sand, which also possesses its legend, viz that the whole was riddled by two females, to save the life of a brother, who had forfeited it by killing one of the priesthood, it is stated that the task was accomplished at the sacrifice of one of their lives to fraternal affection, to make this ridiculous story more plausible a corresponding hollow exists from which it might be imagined the sand was taken. It is also singular that although in opening graves, and after penetrating to the depth of fifteen feet not a single stone can be discovered. |
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FROGDEN PLANTATION |
Frogden Plantation
Frogden Plantation
Frogden Plantation |
Mr Purvis Burnfoot
Mr Turnbull Graden
Mr Oliver Lochside |
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The name "Frogden Plantations" is applied to two narrow strips of wood on the farm of Frogden; the property of Wauchope Esqr of Niddrie. |
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PRIORY MEADOW |
Priory Meadow |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Bell Farmer Linton
Statistical Account |
016.06 |
Two portions of land within the enclosures called Prior Row that are supposed to have been Church lands belonging to a religious house at one time in existence here, and that the parts mentioned have been meadow or grazing land. still called the Meadows, although united with other enclosures the whole of which is now arable |
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THE DOWNS |
The Downs |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Smith Linton Mill
Mr George Smith, Linton Mill |
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A small Hamlet consisting of School teachers house and two other residences it is situated on the road from Linton Church to Kelso, about 1/2 a mile from the former |
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CROOKHOUSE |
Crookhouse
Crookhouse
Crookhouse |
Charles Elliott Esqr Clifton Park
Mr Purves
Mr Johnston |
016.06 |
A farm house two storeys high with suitable offices, a garden and an arable farm attached; it is situated a short distance west of Clifton park, and farmed by the proprietor R.K. Elliott Esq. |
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CLIFTON PARK |
Clifton park
Clifton Park
Clifton Park |
Charles Elliott Esqr
Mr Purves
Mr Johnstone |
016.06 |
A large and commodious mansion house, built of freestone, and situated about half a mile form the parish church in the south west corner of the parish, it is surrounded by a plantation of fine old trees and is the property of R.K. Elliott Esqr of Clifton Park. |
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GAIT KNOWE |
Gate Knowe
Gate Knowe
Gate Knowe
Gait Knowe |
Mr Purves Burnfoot
Mr G. Laurie Linton
Mr Johnstone Pairnside
The Revd [Reverend] Mr Leishman Parish Minister |
016.07 |
A small hill, on the farm of Linton planted with firs and other trees; - it is situated a short distance west of [the] farm house of Burnfoot, and is the [property] of R.K. Elliott Esqr of Clifton [Park[ |
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GAITKNOWE QUARRY |
Gateknowe Quarry
Gateknowe Quarry
Gateknowe Quarry
Gaitknowe Quarry |
Mr Purves
Mr Laurie
Mr Johnston
See Gate Knowe |
016.07 |
A whinstone quarry on the opposite side of the road to the Gate Knowe, from which it derives its name; it is on the farm of Linton |
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Gait- A Goat-Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary p. [page] 273. Derived from Goats having pastured on it- Gait- the old Scottish way of Spelling "Goat"- |
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HOSELAWBANK |
Hoselawbank
Hoselawbank
Hoselawbank |
Estate Map
Mr John Robertson Edenmouth
Mr Turnbull Graden |
010.08 |
A large dwellinghouse two storeys high with extensive offices, and a large a- arable farm attached; it is the property of R. Oliver Esqr of Lochside and tenanted by Mr Andrew Roberton. |
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HOSELAW MAINS |
Hoselaw Mains
Hoselaw Mains
Hoselaw Mains |
Estate Map
Mr Roberton
Mr Turnbull |
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A small dwellinghouse with extensive offices, and a large arable farm attached- the property of R. Oliver Esqr of Lochside, and tenanted by Mr Roberton. |
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CLEEKIMIN |
Cleekimin
Cleekimin
Cleekimin |
Estate Map
R. Oliver Esqr Lochside
Mr Roberton |
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A small cottage on the farm of Hoselaw Mains; occupied by a hind. |
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HIGHSIDE |
Highside
Highside
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Mr Purves Burnfoot
Mr Johnston Primside
Mr G. Laurie (Shepd) [Shepherd] Linton |
016.07 |
A high hill, the greater part of which is on the farm of Primside, in the parish of Morebattle, the remainder being on the farm of Burnfoot, in the parish of Linton;- it is nearly all cultivated. |
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BURNFOOT |
Burnfoot
Burnfoot
Burnfoot |
Mr Purvis Tenant
Mr Johnston Primside
County Map |
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A good dwelling house two storeys high, with offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached; it is the property of R. K.Elliott Esqr of Clifton Park, and tenanted by Mr Purvis |
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LINTON LOCH |
Linton Loch
Linton Loch
Linton Loch |
County Map
New Statistical Account
Mr Purves Burnfoot |
016.11 |
A large pool of water, a short distance east of the farm house of Burnfoot. is all that remains of Linton Loch, which at one time covered nearly fifty acres. |
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KALE WATER |
Kale Water |
Revd [Reverend] T. Leishman
Mr Smith Linton Mill
Statistical Account |
016.10 |
A small mountain Rivulet which rises amongst the Cheviot Hills in the parish of Oxnam, and flows in a northerly direction until near the Village of Morebattle when its direction becomes Northwesterly and after touching the boundary of Linton Parish. it continues the same course until its junction with the River Teviot in the parish of Eckford. |
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Described by Sapper Montgomery
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[Signed] R. Burnaby
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Co. [County] Roxburgh
Name Sheets
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PARISH
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Names -- Pages
Bankhead -- 21
Blakelaw -- 17
Blakelaw Cover -- 12
Burnfoot --32
Chapel Knowe -- 13
Church -- 26
Cleekimin -- 31
Clifton Park -- 29
Crookhouse -- 29
Cuddy Burn -- 24
East Twin Law -- 9
Falside -- 18
Ferret Burn -- 20
Ferretburn Plantation -- 20
Fir Stone Field -- 15
Frogden --10
Frogden Plantation -- 27
Gait Knowe -- 30
Gaitknowe Quarry -- 30
Glebe -- 25
Graden -- 11
Graden Moor -- 9
Graden Moorhouse -- 17
Greenlees -- 18
Highside -- 32
Hoselawbank -- 31
Hoselaw Loch --13
Hoselaw Mains --31
Kale Water -- 33
Linton (Parish) -- 1
Linton -- 25
Linton Hill --10
Linton Loch --33
Linton Mill (Corn) --23
Linton Plantation -- 13
Linton Tower (Site of) -- 23
Lady Well -- 24
Lochinches Plantation -- 13
Manse --25
Millersacre Plantation -- 14
Old Graden --18
Prior Row -- 22
Priory Meadow -- 27
School (Site of) -- 21
Chapel -- 15 |
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Index (Continued)
Names -- Pages
Stell Knowe -- 14
The Din Moss -- 14
The Downs -- 27
The Joy --17
The Kip -- 11
The Lake -- 12
West Twin lake -- 9
Wormington -- 19
Worms Hole -- 19 |
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