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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
OLD BUCKHOLM Old Buckholm
Old Buckholm
Old Buckholm
Admiral Pringle, Torwoodlee
James Pringle Esqr. Torwoodlee
John Renwick, Occupier
003.10 An old farmhouse, now uninhabited, and the outhouses are also in a ruinous state it is situated on the edge of the Moorland about 1½ miles of Galashiels - It is the property of Admiral Pringle.
BUCKHOLM TOWER Buckholm Tower
Buckholm Tower
Buckholm Tower
Admiral Pringle
Mr James Pringle
Mr John Renwick
003.10 This is one of the old border Peels, and is in good preservation, having been occupied until recently, as a farmhouse. It is 3 stories high, the under story being strongly arched, the Casements of the windows, doors & small apertures etc., are all red Sandstone; at the South end, and connecting two of the outbuildings is a portion of wall of Considerable thickness and having in it a doorway, the top of which is a Neat Saxon Arch, this is in good preservation altogether This place appears to have been at one time of Considerable importance - It is the property of Admiral Pringle

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