OS1/29/28/201
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHYMER'S GLEN | Rhymer's Glen Rhymer's Glen Rhymer's Glen Rhymer's Glen Rhymer's Glen |
A. Martin J. Fairbairn R. Young Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose |
007.08 | A deep and rugged ravine, thicKly planted with trees, through which runs a small stream, called "Huntly Burn." It is traditionally believed to have been much frequented by the celebrated "Thomas the Rhymer" from whom it takes its name. |
| HUNTLY BURN | Huntly Burn Huntly Burn Huntly Burn Huntly Burn Huntly Burn |
A. Martin J. Fairbairn R. Young Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose |
007.08 | A small stream which rising in "Bowden Moor" (Ph. [Parish] of Bowden") runs in a N [Northerly] direction thro [through] "Rhymers Glen", past "Huntly Burn Ho [House]" & "Chiefwood", and crossing the road between Melrose & DarnicK, joins the R. [River] Tweed a short distance below the latter |
| MARS LEE WOOD | Mars Lee Wood Mars Lee Wood Mars Lee Wood Mars Lee Wood Mars Lee Wood |
A. Martin J. Fairbairn R. Young Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose |
007.08 | A large portion of round in Abbotsford estate planted with fir & other trees. |
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[Page] 201Parish of Melrose -- Sheet 7 No 8 -- Trace 5
George Darling
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