OS1/29/28/187
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKENDEAN COTTAGE | OaKendean Cottage OaKendean Cottage OaKendean Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose James Curle Esq BanKer Melrose |
008.02 | A gentleman's Seat, to which belongs the adjoining flower Garden, pleasure grounds, and vegetable Garden; the property and residence of Captain Smith. |
| RUSH BANK | Rush Bank | Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq Banker Melrose James Curle Esq Banker Melrose |
008.02 | A hilly portion of land partly covered with trees, the property of Thomas Tod Esq of Drygrange. - |
| WELL MEADOW | Well Meadow | Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose James Curle Esq BanKer Melrose |
008.02 | A field in which many Well liKe pits were discovered, having a large quantity of Animal remains in them, but from the very fetid smell that Came from these pits, they had to be closed up immediately. The pits are supposed to have been the Sepulchres of the Roman Town. In this field was discovered a large hewn Slab about 4 ft [feet] 6 In [Inches], by 3 ft [feet] 9 In [Inches], on which is inscribed the letters "CVI" the Slab is in the possession of Mr Wlliamson of Newstead; it is also Stated that about 39 Years ago a man, (now in America) discovered a regular paved road running through this field in a North and South direction, but no person now living can shew where Stone was got or where the paved road is |
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