OS1/29/28/238
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZELDEAN | Hazeldean Hazeldean Hazeldean |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose James Curle Esq BanKer Melrose |
008.06 | A small district of Cultivated land, lying on the slope of a slight hill, the property of Captn [Captain] Smith of OaKendean Cottage, and Others. There is no regular Dean here, but the Hazelnut Tree, was very plentiful in these fields, till a few Years ago. |
| RED RIG | Red Rig | Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose James Curle Esq BanKer Melrose |
008.06 | A small district of Cultivated land, the property of Miss Smith of Newstead. The name is derived from the color of the earth (red) and the district being on the top of a slight hill Rig, ridge, hence Red Rig or Red Ridge. |
| EILDONTREE STONE | Eildontree Stone | Revd [Reverend] William Murray Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq BanKer Melrose James Curle Esq BanKer Melrose |
008.06 | This stone marKs the spot where the Trysting Tree stood, so much frequented by the celebrated Thomas the Rhymer and the Queen of the Fairies. It is stated that Thomas the Rhymer was visited by a White Deer when required by the Queen, and immediately that the Deer was seen by him, he hastened to the Tree to Receive instructions. |
| TRYSTING TREE (Site of) | 008.06 | This stone marKs the spot where the Trysting Tree stood, so much frequented by the celebrated Thomas the Rhymer and the Queen of the Fairies. It is stated that Thomas the Rhymer was visited by a White Deer when required by the Queen, and immediately that the Deer was seen by him, he hastened to the Tree to Receive instructions. |
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[Page] 238Sheet 8.6 -- T [Trace] 1 -- Melrose Ph. [Parish]
By Thomas Cosgrove Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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