OS1/29/27/31
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILLIARD'S EDGE | Lilliard's Edge Lilliard's Edge Lilliard's Edge |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Mr. William Chisholm Mr. William Dodds |
014.04; 014.08 |
This Name applies to the termination of a Considerable Ridge, Chiefly in the Ph. [Parish] of Ancrum, over which the Great Roman Road Called Watling Street, crosses. The battle of Ancrum Muir was fought a short distance from this place, & it is stated that a young female called "Lilliard" fought on the Side of the Scots, fell in this battle & was buried on the Spot, from which Circumstance the ridge retains the name of Lilliard's Edge. |
| INTRENCHMENT (Remains of) | Intrenchment (Remains of) Intrenchment (Remains of) Intrenchment (Remains of) |
Mr. William Chisholm Mr. William Dodds Mr. John Darling |
014.04 | A Slight undulation Supposed to be the remains of an outer parallel Intrenchment in Connection with the Camp adjacent too it. |
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[Page] 31Parish of Maxton -- Sheets 14.4 & 8.
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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