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MAXTON [parish] |
Maxton (Parish] |
The County Map
New Statistical account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
008.12; 008.15; 008.16; 009.09; 009.10; 009.13; 009;04; 014.03; 014.04; 014.08; 015.01 |
Maccus was a person of some note in the reign of David I. betwixt the years 1116 and 1147. His Tȗn or Manor was called "Maccus-ton," afterwards MacKiston & now Maxton. The Parish of Maxton is in figure nearly an oblong. Its extreme length is about 4 miles, and its greatest breadth nearly 2 1/2 miles but its square Contents do not come up to 7 miles, the actual area being 4494 acres. Maxton lies on the South banK of the Tweed, & is one gentle Slope towards that river, which runs nearly 4 1/2 miles along its northern boundary. It is bounded on the North by MaKerston in Roxburghshire; and Maxton in Berwickshire; on the west by St. Boswells; South West by Ancrum; and on the S.E. [South East] and East by Roxburgh When Scotland was a separate Kingdom, the village of Maxton seems to have contained a very considerable [Continued on page 2] |
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Parish of Maxton
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MAXTON [parish] |
Maxton (Parish) |
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[Continued from page 1] population - being able, it is said to turn out 1000 fighting men. It is now reduced to a few miserable Cottages; the only marKs of its former Consequence that remain, are the foundations of its houses, which are still occasionally turned up by the plough in several of the neighbouring fields, and the shaft of its ancient Cross, which is yet standing in front of a few hovels, that mark the place where its principal street once was. The present Parish of Maxton consists of two parishes ie, Maxton and the suppressed parish of Rutherford. Rutherford was a Considerable Village, and went by this name at least several centuries ago. Long before the Reformation this place and the territory around it, [Continued on page 3] |
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Parish of Maxton
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MAXTON |
Maxton (Parish) |
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[Continued from page 3] formed a distinct parish, which had a Church and an an Hospital of its own of these buildings there are now no remains. The Patronage of Rutherford, which at one time belonged to the Earls of Douglas, was granted before the year 1483, by James Rutherford, of that Ilk; but the church being afterwards suffered to go to ruin, the parish was united to Maxton, & the advowson fell into oblivion. The Hospital was dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, & destined for receiving strangers, & maintaining poor & infirm people. The sites of the church & the Hospital cannot be traced. About a mile to the West where the village of Rutherford formerly was, stand the ruins of "Littledean Tower", beautifully situated on a high bank of the river, & once a place of great strength. On a high ridge between the parishes of Maxton [Continued on page 4] |
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Parish of Maxton
[Signed] W Beatty |
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MAXTON |
Maxton (Parish) |
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[Continued from page 3] & Ancrum, was fought the battle of Ancrum Muir, under the Earls of Angus & Arran, who obtained a great victory over the forces of Henry VIII., commanded by Sir Ralph Rivers and Sir Bryan Laiton. A young female, Called Lilliard, fought on the side of the Scots, and fell in this battle, she was buried on the spot, and a stone erected over her remains is yet standing. (In ancrum parish) the place yet retains the name of "Lilliard's Edge." The church is an old building, or rather a small fragment of an old building, which was dedicated to St. Cuthbert. The date of its erection, or even of its delapidation is unknown. it is beautifully situated on a high bank of the Tweed, on the N. [North] West verge of the parish, rather where the population [Continued onpage 5] |
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Parish of Maxton
[Signed] W Beatty |
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[Continued from page 4] once was, than where it is now. Few of the inhabitants, however, are more than 3 miles distant. This edefice was long suffered to continue in a very wretched state. Before 1792, it was thatched with broom, & its interior was not unsuitable to its outward appearance. In 1812, it was modernised and thoroughly repaired; it is seated to hold about 150 persons.
"The Manse" was built about 52 years ago, and is not unsuitable to the living, which is 14 chalders, half meal, half barley, with a small sum for vicarage tithes & Communion Elements. "The Glebe" is about 11 acres, which might be let, perhaps, for £18.0.0 or £20.0.0 {Continued page 6] |
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Parish of Maxton
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MAXTON |
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[Continued from page 5] The parochial School is the only one in the place, It is set down in a central situation, where all have easy access to it and it is well attended
The Schoolmaster's Salary is £46.0.0 per annum, he has a house and garden, the School fees may amount to about £20.0.0. He has also £4.4.0 as Clerk to the Heritors, and £1.1.0 as Session Clerk. he teaches English grammatically, writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, practical Mathematics, Latin and Greek. There is no portion of Maxton within any other parish There is no portion of any other parish within that of Maxton. |
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Parish of Maxton
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THE WEBS |
The Webs
The Webs
The Webs |
Mr. Robert Slater. St. Boswells
Mr. Robert Wood. Craigover
Mr. John Aitken. Rutherford |
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This Name applies to a fishing Cast in the River Tweed, Situated between Kirkback Pool, and Craig Pool. |
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Sheet 8.16 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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WILLOWBUSH ISLAND |
Willowbush Island
Willowbush Island
Willowbush Island |
Mr. John Wood
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. Thomas Dunlop |
008.12 |
A considerable Island in the North Side of River Tweed, yielding Rough pasture, and partly planted with mixed wood. |
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STILEFOOT POOL |
Stilefoot Pool
Stilefoot Pool
Stilefoot Pool |
Mr. John Wood
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. Thomas Dunlop |
008.12 |
A fishing Cast in the river Tweed Situated between Craig Pool, and Willowbush Island. |
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CRAIG POOL |
Craig Pool
Craig Pool
Craig Pool |
Mr. John Wood
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. Thomas Dunlop |
008.12 |
A fishing Cast in the River Tweed, adjacent to a Rocky Craig or precipice from which it derives the name. |
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Sheet 8.12. -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln. Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
Willowbush Island [note]This name Cancelled as it comes within Maxton Parish boundary & does not belong to Maxton. [initialled] W.B. |
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ST BOSWELLS BURN |
St. Boswells Burn
St. Boswells Burn
St. Boswells Burn |
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher
Mr. John Thomson Maxton
Mr. John Paton St. Boswells |
008.15;
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A considerable Stream flowing Easterly through the Parish of St. Boswells, and emitting in the River Tweed, at Kirkback Pool. |
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KIRKBACK POOL |
Kirkback Pool
Kirkback Pool
Kirkback Pool |
Mr. Robert Wood Craigover
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher
Mr. John Thomson |
008.16 |
This name applies to a fishing Cast in the River Tweed, adjacent to Maxton Church. hence the Name. |
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BOW BRIDGE |
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge |
Mr. Robert Wood
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Thomson |
008.16 |
A Small Stone bridge of one arch, Situated on the turnpike Road between the Village of Maxton and Ploughlands. It is a County Bridge. |
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Sheet 8.16. -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln. Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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BETWEEN THE CAULS POOL |
Between the Cauls Pool
Between the Cauls Pool
Between the Cauls Pool |
William Chisholme Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
A fishing pool in the River Tweed, it derives its name from a Caul that was formerly across the Tweed a little above Rutherford Mill. |
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RUTHERFORD MILL (Corn) |
Rutherford Mill
Rutherford Mill
Rutherford Mill |
William Chisholm Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
This name applies to a mill used for the purpose of grinding Corn &c. there is also a dwelling house attached to it, the property of Sir Edmund Atrobus (London). |
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RINGLEYHALL CAMP |
Ringleyhall (Camp)
Ringleyhall (Camp)
Ringleyhall (Camp) |
William Chisholme Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
This name applies to a Camp Supposed to have been of british Construction, it has the appearance of having been a place of great Strength, but is now planted over with trees. |
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Parish of Maxton -- Sheet 9 No 10
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BRICK AND TILE WORKS [Muirhouselaw] |
Brick & Tile Works
Brick & Tile Works
Brick & Tile Works |
William Flemming Brickmaster
William Dodds Muirhouselaw
John Darling Muirhouselaw |
014.08 |
This name applies to a building used for the purpose of making bricks and tiles, it is on the farm of Muirhouselaw, and the property of John Ord Esqr. |
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LONG PLANTATION |
Long Plantation
Long Plantation
Long Plantation |
Robert Wood Craigover
Thomas Dunlop Maidenhall
John Jarden Clinkmains |
008.12 |
A plantation of mixed wood. it is the property of Lord Polworth Maxton House. |
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CRAIGOVER |
Craigover
Craigover
Craigover |
Robert Wood Craigover
Thomas Dunlop Maidenhall
John Jarden Clintmains |
008.12 |
A house with a garden attached occupied by Robert Wood Game Keeper, it is the property of Lord Polworth Maxton House - There is a Rocky Craig close to the house, hence the Name. |
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Sheet 8 No 12 -- Sheet 14 No. 8 -- Parish of Maxton
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RUTHERFORD BURNSIDE |
Rutherford Burnside
Rutherford Burnside
Rutherford Burnside |
William Chisholm Maxton School Ho. [House]
A. Thomson Rutherford.
James McLean Stockstruther. |
009.14 |
This name applies to a considerable Sized farm Steading, detached from Rutherford farm house, tenanted by Mr. Thomson farmer, Rutherford. and is the property of Sir E. Antrobus. |
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STOCKSTRUTHER BURN |
Stockstruther Burn
Stockstruther Burn |
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. Adam Thomson
Mr. James McLean |
009.10 |
A Stream Rising in the Parish of Roxburgh, and flowing in an North-Easterly Course, falls into the River Tweed. |
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DAMFOOT |
Damfoot
Damfoot
Damfoot |
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. James Aitken
Mr. Robert Wood |
009.10 |
This Name applies to a fishing Cast in the River Tweed, Situated between Mill Stream and Lover's Leap Stream. |
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Sheet 9 N. 14 -- Parish of Maxton
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BROOMHOUSE BURN |
Broomhouse Burn
Broomhouse Burn
Broomhouse Burn |
William Chisholme. Maxton School Ho. [House]
James Aitken. Fisherman Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Game Keeper Craigover |
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A burn having it rise on the farm of Riddleton Hill, and flows in a northerly direction till it enters Ploughlands Burn near the "River Tweed". |
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MILL ISLAND |
Mill Island
Mill Island
Mill Island |
William Chisholme. Maxton School Ho. [House]
James Aitken Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.09 |
A small Island in the "River Tweed" its surface is rough pasture and Firze it is situated a little below Rutherford Ferry. |
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RUTHERFORD STATION |
Rutherford Station
Rutherford Station
Rutherford Station |
William Chisholme. Maxton School Ho. [House]
James Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.09 |
This name applies to a small wooden House, used for the purpose of issuing tickets for parlimentary trains only, it is situated between Roxburgh, and Maxton Railway Stations, and is the property of the North British Railway Company. |
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Sheet 9 No. 9 & 13. -- Parish of Maxton
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RIVER TWEED |
River Tweed
River Tweed
River Tweed |
Mr. William Chisholm. Teacher
Mr. John Thomson. Maxton
Mr. George Thomson. Ploughlands |
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This river rises at Tweedshaws, South Extremity of PeeblesShire, about 1500ft. [feet] above the Sea, flows N. [North] East and East, through the Counties of Peebles, Selkirk, and Roxburgh, and then betwixt Berwick Shire on the North, and Northumberland on the South, and finally enters the North Sea at Berwick, after a course of about 95 Miles. |
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PLOUGHLANDS BURN |
Ploughlands Burn
Ploughlands Burn
Ploughlands Burn |
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Thomson
Mr. George Thomson |
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A considerable Stream originating on the farm of Muirhouselaw, and flowing in an Northerly Course through the farms of Riddletonhill, and Ploughlands, and falls into the River Tweed, close to Littledean Tower. |
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LITTLEDEAN BURN |
Littledean Burn
Littledean Burn
Littledean Burn |
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Thomson
Mr. George Thomson |
008.12;
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A Small Stream bearing the name from Bow Bridge, till it Unites with Ploughlands Burn. In its Course it flows through a Small Glen or Dean, which gives rise to the Name. |
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Sheets 8.12 8. 16 9. 9 & 10 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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FORTYACRE PLANTATION |
Fortyacre Plantation
Fortyacre Plantation
Fortyacre Plantation |
Mr. William Dodds. Muirhouselaw
Mr. John Bell Muirhouselaw
Mr. John Darling Muirhouselaw |
014.04 |
A large fir Plantation on the farm of Muirhouselaw, the property of John Ord Esqr. |
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DALCOVE ISLAND |
Dalcove Island
Dalcove Island
Dalcove Island |
Mr. Robert Wood. Craigover
Mr. Thomas Dunlop. Maidenhall
Mr. William Chisholm. Teacher |
009.09 |
A considerable Island in the River Tweed, yielding Rough pasture. |
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STEELMOOR PLANTATION |
Steelmoor Plantation
Steelmoor Plantation
Steelmoor Plantation |
Mr. Adam Thomson. Rutherford
Mr. James McLean. Stockstruther
Mr. John Bell. Muirhouselaw |
009.13;
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A large fir plantation on the farms of Rutherford and Riddletonhill, the property of the Duke of Roxburgh, and Sir E. Antrobus Bart. [Baronet] |
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COCKTHORN PLANTATION |
Cockthorn Plantation
Cockthorn Plantation
Cockthorn Plantation |
Mr. Adam Thomson. Rutherford
Mr. James McLean. Stockstruther
Mr. John Bell. Muirhouselaw |
009.13 |
A plantation chiefly fir, Situated on the farm of Rutherford, Proprietor Sir E. Antrobus Bart. [Baronet] |
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Sheets 9.9.9.13.14.4.and 15.1. -- Parish of Maxton
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RUTHERFORD [district] |
Rutherford
Rutherford
Rutherford |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. James McLean |
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A Considerable district of Arable and Wooded land, bounded on the North by the Tweed, on the East and South, by the parish of Roxburgh, and on the West by the farm of Riddletonhill, Broomhouse and Ploughlands Burns. It had a considerable Village at one time, and forming a district parish having a Church &c. of its own, but having been Suffered to go to ruin the parish was United to Maxton. No trace of Either the Village or Church &c. now remains. Proprietor Sir Edward Antrobus Bart. [Baronet] |
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Sheets 8.12 -- Parish of Maxton
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RUTHERFORD VILLAGE (Site of) |
(Site of) Rutherford Village
(Site of) Rutherford Village |
Mr. James McLean
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Aitken |
009.09 |
This Name applies to the Site of Rutherford Village, pointed by Mr. James McLean of Stockstruther, who States that he recollected to have Seen a portion of it Standing. No trace of it whatever now remains. |
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HILTONHILL T.P. |
Hiltonhill T. P. [Turnpike] |
James Dickson School Master
James Williamson Laretburn
Peter Gray Hiltonshill |
014.03 |
A small Cottage used as a dwelling house by the person who Collects the Tolls at the Gate. It is on main turnpike road between Jedburgh and Edinburgh. |
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Parish of Maxton --Sheet 9.9
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OLDMILL ISLAND |
Oldmill Island
Oldmill Island
Oldmill Island |
Robert Wood Craigover
Thomas Dunlop Maidenhall
John Jarden Clintonaird |
008.12 |
A large island the surface of which is rough pasture, it is situated in the River Tweed a little below Collarhaugh Stream, and derived its name from a mill formerly standing on the north side of the Tweed. |
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LITTLEDEAN TOWER (Remains of) |
Littledean Tower (Remains of)
Littledean Tower (Remains of)
Littledean Tower (Remains of) |
Robert Wood - craigover
Thomas Dunlop - Maidenhall
John Jarden - Clintonaird |
008.12 |
The remains of a tower having the appearance of being a place of great strength at one time, it was long occupied by Kerr of Litteldean about a century and a half ago, now the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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LITTLEDEAN |
Littledean
Littledean
Littledean |
Robert Wood Craigover
Thomas Dunlop Maidenhall
John Jarden Clintonaird |
008.12 |
A house two story high with garden attached, on the farm of Ploughlands and is the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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Sheet 8 No. [Number] 12 -- Parish of Maxton
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LITTLE DEAN |
Little Dean
Little Dean
Little Dean |
Robert Wood. GameKeeper Craigover
Thomas Dunlop. Forester Maidenhall
John Jarden. Forester Clintonaird |
008.12 |
A hollow the surface of which is pasture, there is a small stream flowing through it which enters Ploughlands Burn, situated on the farm of Ploughlands, the property of Lord Polwarth. |
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COLLARHAUGH STREAM |
Collarhaugh Stream
Collarhaugh Stream
Collarhaugh Stream |
Mr. Robert Wood
Mr. Thomas Dunlop
Mr. William Chisholm. Teacher |
008.12 |
A fishing Cast in the River Tweed, and at the North End of Oldmill Island. |
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WILLOWBUSH STREAM |
Willowbush Stream
Willowbush Stream
Willowbush Stream |
Mr Robert Wood
Mr Thomas Dunlop
Mr William Chisholm |
008.12 |
A fishing Cast in the River Tweed, at the East End of Willowbush Island. |
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Sheet 8 No 12 -- Parish of Maxton
described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant] |
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THE DUB |
The Dub
The Dub
The Dub |
Mr William Chisholm Maxton
Mr John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Mr. Robert Wood. Craigover |
009.09 |
This name applies to a fishing pool in the "River Tweed" it is situated a little below Rutherford Ferry. |
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CARSEHEUGH STREAM |
Carseheugh Stream
Carseheugh Stream
Carseheugh Stream |
Mr. William Chisholm.
Mr. John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Mr. Robert Wood. Craigover |
009.09 |
This name applies to a fishing stream in the "River Tweed" it is situated a little below "Tower Stream." |
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Sheet 9 No 9 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [civilian assistant]
Tower Stream [Note] Cancelled on this Plan to agree with the Plan of Maxton now Published. W.B. |
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THE LONG STREAM |
The Long Stream
The Long Stream
The Long Stream |
Mr. William Chisholme, Schoolmaster, Maxton
Mr. John Aitken. Fisherman Rutherford Boathouse
Mr Robert Wood. GameKeeper Craigover |
009.09 |
A fishing stream in the River Tweed situated between Carseheugh Pool and The Dub. |
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RUTHERFORD FERRY |
Rutherford Ferry
Rutherford Ferry
Rutherford Ferry |
Mr. William Chisholme
Mr. John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Mr Robert Wood Craigover |
009.09 |
This name applies to a ferry on the River Tweed, it is situated between Dalcove Island and The Dub. it is used for the conveyance of passengers, and cattle into the adjoining parish. |
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RUTHERFORD BOATHOUSE |
Rutherford Boathouse
Rutherford Boathouse
Rutherford Boathouse |
Mr. William Chisholme.
Mr. John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Mr. Robert Wood. Craigover |
009.09 |
A small house having a garden attached, occupied by John Aitken Fisherman, it is the property of Sir E. Antrobus. |
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Sheet 9 No 9 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant] |
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RUTHERFORD [house] |
Rutherford
Rutherford
Rutherford |
Mr. Adam Thomson Tenant
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher
Mr. William Dodds Muirehouselaw |
009.13 |
A good Stone building two Stories high, having extensive out-offices, gardens, and large arable farm attached, the property of Sir Edward Antrobus Bart. [Baronet] |
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RUTHERFORD MAINS |
Rutherford Mains
Rutherford Mains
Rutherford Mains |
Mr. Adam Thomson
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. William Dodds |
009.09; 009.13 |
This name applies to a row of Cottages occupied by the workers employed on the farm of Rutherford, the property of Sir E. Antrobus. |
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MUTTONHOLE |
Muttonhole
Muttonhole
Muttonhole |
Mr. Adam Thomson
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. William Dodds |
009.13 |
This name is given to a Cottage on the farm of Rutherford, occupied by the Assistant foresters employed on the Estate. Proprietor Sir Edmund Antrobus Bart. [Baronet] |
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Sheet 9. 13. -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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CROSS [Maxton] |
Cross
Cross
Cross |
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher
Mr. John Thomson Maxton
Mr. William Moffat Maxton
Jeffrey's History Roxburghshire Vol [Volume] 1 p. [page] 331 |
008.16 |
This name applies to a Stone pillar Standing about four feet high, Supposed to be the Remains of an ancient Cross, which stood at one time in the Centre of Maxton Village. |
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P.H. [Maxton] |
P. H. [Public House]
P. H. [Public House]
P. H. [Public House] |
Mr. William Moffat
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Thomson |
008.16 |
A licensed public house two Stories high, having a Shop and garden attached, proprietor and occupier Mr. William Moffat. |
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SCHOOL [E of Maxton] |
School (Ph. [Parish])
School (Ph. [Parish])
School (Ph. [Parish]) |
Mr. William Chisholm Teacher
Mr. Adam Thomson. Rutherford
Mr. William Moffat. Maxton |
009.13 |
A good Stone building two Stories high with garden attached, Situated about a mile and a quarter east of the Village of Maxton. The west portion of the building is appropriated to a School-room, and the remainder as the Residence of the Teacher. The average number of Scholars attending is about 60, and the branches of Education, are Such as is usually taught in Parochial Schools. Proprietors the Heritors of the Parish. |
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Sheets 8. 12 & 16. -- Parish of Maxton
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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KELLY BURN |
Kelly Burn
Kelly Burn
Kelly Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton
John Paton St. Boswells |
008.15;
008.16 |
This burn takes its rise in the Ph. [Parish] of Ancrum, and partly divides the parishes of Maxton and St. Boswells, it flows in a northerly direction and enters "St. Boswells Burn" near "Kirkback Pool," in the River Tweed. |
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ST CUTHBERT'S WELL |
St. Cuthbert's Well
St. Cuthbert's Well
St. Cuthbert's Well |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton
John Paton t. Bosewells |
008.15 |
This name applies to a Well of excellent water, it is situated on the east side of the Kelly Burn and within a few yards of the turnpike road leading to Kelso. |
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Parish of Maxton
Sheet 8 No 15
described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant] |
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CORBIE POOL |
Corbie Pool
Corbie Pool
Corbie Pool |
William Chisholme. Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
A fishing pool in the "River Tweed" Situated a little below Lovers Leap Stream. |
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LOVER'S LEAP STREAM |
Lover's Leap Stream
Lover's Leap Stream
Lover's Leap Stream |
William Chisholme. Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
A fishing stream in the "River Tweed" situated between Mill Stream and Corbie Pool. |
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MILL STREAM |
Mill Stream
Mill Stream
Mill Stream |
William Chisholm. Maxton School Ho. [House]
John Aitken. Rutherford Boathouse
Robert Wood Craigover |
009.10 |
A fishing stream in the "River Tweed" situated a little below Rutherford Mill. |
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Sheet 9 No 10 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant] |
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WEST MAXTON |
West Maxton
West Maxton
West Maxton |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A house having a garden and office-houses attached situated at the west end of the village of Maxton and is the property of the Misses Ramsay Maxton Cottage |
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MAXTON STATION |
Maxton Station
Maxton Station
Maxton Station |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A house situated on the North British Railway, about 8 miles west of Kelso; it is the property of the Railway Compy [Company]. The upper Story is occupied by the Station-Master (John Harris), and the under part appropriated to a booking office. |
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MORRIDGEHALL |
Morridgehall
Morridgehall
Morridgehall |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Andrew Crammond Morridgehall
James Waddel Morridgehall |
008.16 |
A house two Stories high having a garden and office-houses attached, on the farm of Morridgehall and is the property of the Misses Ramsay of Maxton Cottage. Attached also is a large farm of arable land. |
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Sheet 8. No 16 -- Parish of Maxton
described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant] |
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RIDDLETONHILL |
Riddletonhill
Riddletonhill
Riddletonhill |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A house two Stories high, having garden and officehouses attached, situated on the farm of Riddletonhill. and is the property of the Duke of Roxburgh Attached also is a large farm of arable land. |
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NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY |
North British Railway
North British Railway
North British Railway |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16; 009.09 |
A double line of Rails a 11 1/2 Miles in length, extending from the Edinburgh and Hawick line, at Newtown Junction (St. Boswells) to Kelso, at which Station it is joined by the North Eastern line. |
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PLOUGHLANDS |
Ploughlands
Ploughlands
Ploughlands |
W. Thomson Farmer Ploughlands
George Thomson Farmer Ploughlands
John Paton St. Boswells |
008.16 |
A house two Stories high, having garden and officehouses attached, situated on the farm of Ploughlands; the property of Lord Polworth. Maxton House. Attached also is a large farm of arable land, including Littledean. |
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Sheet 8 No 16 -- Parish of Maxton
described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant]
North British Railway [Note] See Page 32. |
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MAXTON [village] |
Maxton
Maxton
Maxton |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
Walter Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A small village consisting of one storey houses, and situated within 8 1/2 miles of Kelso, and partly the property of Lord Polworth, and the Misses Ramsay of Maxton Cottage. There is one Public house, and two Small grocery Shops in the Village. |
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T.P. [Maxton] |
Maxton Toll Bar
Maxton Toll Bar
Maxton Toll Bar |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Sibbald Maxton |
008.16 |
A small house built near the centre of Maxton Village used for the purpose of levying Tolls, it is occupied by W. Sibbald and it is the property of the County Trustees. |
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EAST MAXTON |
East Maxton
East Maxton
East Maxton |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Sibbald Maxton |
008.16 |
A house two Stories high, with garden and office houses attached, situated at the east end of Maxton and is the property of Lord Polworth Maxton House. Attached also is a farm of arable land. |
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Sheet 8 No 16 -- Parish of Maxton
described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [civilian assistant] |
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MAXTON BANK |
Maxton Bank
Maxton Bank
Maxton Bank |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.12;
008.16 |
A long and steep bank planted with mixed wood, it is situated on the south side of the River Tweed, near Maxton Village and is the property of Lord Polworth, of Maxton House |
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MANSE [Maxton] |
Manse (Ph. [Parish])
Manse (Ph. [Parish])
Manse (Ph. [Parish]) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A house two Stories high, with garden attached also office houses, it is occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson whose stipend amounts to 14 Chaldres and is the property of the Heritors The Glebe consists of about 10 acres. |
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CHURCH [Maxton] |
Church (Ph. [Parish])
Church (Ph. [Parish])
Church (Ph. [Parish]) |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson Maxton
Charles Fairbairn Maxton
W. Moffat Maxton |
008.16 |
A small Stone building, used as a place of worship; sitting 150, average number of attendants 80; average number of Communicants 120. Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson, Minister (of Maxton) says it is the remains of a building erected by Edgar Athalstane about the tenth Century. |
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Sheet 8 No 16 -- Parish of Maxton
described by Thomas Ratcliffe |
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KILL LAW |
Kill Law
Kill Law
Kill Law |
John Bell Forester Muirhouselaw
William Dodds Farmer Muirhouselaw
John Darling Farm Steward Muirhouselaw |
014.04 |
This name applies to a rising piece of ground the summit of which is planted with mixed wood, it is situated on the farm of Muirhouselaw, and is the property of John Ord Esqr. The origin of the name is not known. |
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WELL BRAE |
Well Brae
Well Brae
Well Brae |
John Bell Muirhouselaw
William Dodds Muirhouselaw
John Darling Muirhouselaw |
014.04 |
A sloping piece of ground planted with mixed trees, it is on the farm of Muirhouselaw. and is the property of John Ord Esqr. |
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MUIRHOUSELAW |
Muirhouselaw
Muirhouselaw
Muirhouselaw |
John Bell Muirhouselaw
William Dodds Muirhouselaw
John Darling Muirhouselaw |
014.04 |
A house two stories high having garden and office houses attached, situated on the farm of Muirhouselaw; it is the property of John Ord Esqr. |
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Sheet 14 No. 4 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [civilian assistant] |
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CAMP (Remains of) [Muirhouselaw] |
Camp (Remains of)
Camp (Remains of)
Camp (Remains of) |
John Bell Muirhouselaw
William Dodds Muirhouselaw
John Darling Muirhouselaw |
014.04 |
This name applies to the remains of a camp, supposed to have been of Roman Origin, it is situated on the farm of Muirhouselaw; the property of John Ord Esqr. |
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ROMAN ROAD [Maxton parish] |
Watling Street (Roman Road)
Watling Street (Roman Road) |
John Bell Muirhouselaw
William Dodds Muirhouselaw
John Darling Muirhouselaw
Gazetteer of Scotland P. [Page] 616 |
014.03 |
The Remains of a great military road made by the Roman people, it is now planted with mixed wood. and Situated N.E. [North East] of the boundary between the parishes of Ancrum and Maxton. This Road extended from Yorkshire to the Firth of Forth, and till recently was used as a drove road for Cattle into England. |
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Sheet 14 No. 3 & 4 -- Parish of Maxton
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [civilian assistant]
Watling Street [Note] See Page 33. |
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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. |
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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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Parish of Maxton -- Sheets 14.4 & 8.
Described by John Callanan Ln Corpl. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] John Thomson
Mr. William Chisholm
Mr. John Thomson |
008.16 |
About ten acres of arable land attached to the Ph. [Parish] Manse, and the property of the present Minister for the time being. |
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NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY |
North British Railway (Electric Telegraph) |
Bradshaw's Railway Guide
The Company's Advertisements
Mr. King. Station Master |
008.15; 009.09 |
A double line of Railway between Edinburgh & Berwick-upon Tweed by Eskbank, Dalkeith, Galashiels, Melrose & Kelso. Although the line is continuous to Tweedmouth, yet it terminates so far as the proprietary of the North British Railway Company is Concerned at the boundary between the parishes of Sprouston & Kelso, from which point to Tweedmouth is the property of the North Eastern Railway Company on its way it throws off 4 Spurs or brances, namely; from Eskbank, to Peebles; from Galashiels, to Selkirk; from Newton, to Hawick; & from Roxburgh, to Jedburgh An Electric Telegraph has been laid down a Short time ago |
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Ph. [Parish] of Maxton -- Sheet 8. 16.
Described by John Callanan Ln Copr. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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ROMAN ROAD [Maxton parish] |
ROMAN ROAD
(Via Militaris Antoninus Iter 5th) |
Chalmer's Caledonia
Jeffrey's History Roxburghshire
Map published by the Society for promoting useful Knowledge
Itinerd of Richard of Cirencester
Antonini Iter Britanniarum |
014.03 |
A portion of one of the great Roman Military Roads, Called by the Saxons the "Watling Street," from the Saxon Wathol, a road or way- It starts from the Praetorium in Yorkshire, and on its way north Crosses the River Tees at Pierse Bridge, where there are the remains of a Station on the North bank of the river It then proceeds by Binchester, Lauchester, & Ebchester, at which place it leaves the Co. [County] of Durham, and enters the Co. [County] of Northumberland It then stretches away to Corbridge, where it passes the River Tyne the foundations of this bridge Still exist From Corbridge, it proceeds onwards to the wall which runs between Solway and the Tyne, & passes it a little to the westward of Hunnum. From this place the road runs Northward, to the East of Cacklaw, Swineburn, and Chipchase Castle, to Risingham Station [Continued on page 34] |
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Parish of Maxton
Roman Road [Note] For reasons for cancelling the above note, and erasing it from the Plans - see page 27 of Name Book for Ph. [Parish] of Ancrum. |
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ROMAN ROAD |
Roman Road |
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After leaving Rochester, it bends straight north, and makes for border line, at the head of the Coquet, passing Holehouse, Crossing Thirlmoor, and, by Gammels Path, reaches Chewgreen, the "Ad Fines" of the Itinerary - at which place the Romans had a Camp 1000 feet Square From "Chewgreen" it bends to the East round a mountain Called Brownhartlaw, and from thence proceeds northwards on the back of the range of hills which send down their Streams into the Cayle, near the Hindhopes, on the West of Blackhall Hill & Resby Fell, [Continued on page 35] |
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ROMAN ROAD |
Roman Road |
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Parish of Maxton
[Signed] W. Beatty |
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ROMAN ROAD |
Roman Road |
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Parish of Maxton
[Signed] W. Beatty c.a [civilian assistant]
[Signed] R. Burnaby
Capn R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
31 March 1859. |
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Co. [County] Roxburgh
Name Sheets
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Index to Maxton
Names -- Pages
Between the Cauls Pool -- 9
Bow Bridge -- 8
Brick & Tile Works -- 10
Broomhouse Burn -- 12
Camp (Remains of)-- 30
Church -- 28
Cockthorn Plantation -- 14
Collarhaugh Stream -- 18
Carseheugh Stream -- 19
Corbie Pool -- 24
Craig Pool -- 7
Craigover -- 10
Cross -- 22
Dalcave Island -- 14
Damfoot -- 11
East Maxton -- 27
Fortyacre Plantation -- 14
Glebe -- 32
Hiltonshill T.P. [Turnpike] -- 16
Intrenchment (Remains of) -- 31
Kelly Burn -- 23
Kill Law -- 29
Kirkback Pool -- 8
Little Dean -- 18
Littledean -- 17
Littledean Burn -- 13
Littledean Tower (Remains of) -- 17
Lilliard's Edge -- 31
Long Plantation -- 10
Lover's Leap Stream -- 24
Maxton (Parish) -- 1
Maxton - 27
Maxton Bank -- 28
Maxton Station -- 25
Manse -- 28
Mill Island -- 12
Mill Stream -- 24
Morridgehall -- 25
Muirhouselaw -- 29
Muttonhole -- 21
North British Railway -- 32
Oldmill Island -- 17
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Index Continued
Names -- Pages
Ploughlands -- 26
Ploughlands Burn -- 13
Riddletonhill -- 26
Ringlyhall Camp -- 9
River Tweed -- 13
Roman Road -- 33
[Note]
See correspondence in Name Book of Ancrum parish [initials] L.P. MG. 10.4.65
Rutherford -- 21
Rutherford -- 15
Rutherford Burnside -- 11
Rutherford Station -- 12
Rutherford Boathouse -- 20
Rutherford Ferry -- 20
Rutherford Mains -- 21
Rutherford Mill -- 9
Rutherford Station -- 12
School -- 22
(Site of) Rutherford Village -- 16
St. Cuthbert's Well -- 23
St. Boswell's Burn -- 8
Stilefoot Pool -- 7
Steelmoor Plantation -- 14
Stockstruther Burn -- 11
The Dub -- 19
The Long Stream -- 20
T. P. [Turnpike] -- 27
The Webs -- 6a
Well Brae -- 29
West Maxton -- 25
Willowback Stream -- 18 |
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