OS1/29/28/64
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENDEARG | Glendearg Glendearg Glendearg Glendearg |
On Stone in building William Kemp - Allan Freer Esqr. Revd [Reverend] William Murray - |
003.12 | A neat, and Substantial dwelling, having extensive, and well arranged offices, hinds' houses, gardens, and large arable farm attached - This house was erected in 1842 before which time, "Glendearg" had no existance in the locality, only in the fancy of Sir Walter Scott, when he wrote his "Monastary and Abbott" * It is the property of Mr Paterson Galashiels. *The original name of the farm being "Calfhill" - |
| WALLOPING THORN | Walloping Thorn Walloping Thorn Walloping Thorn |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray - Allan Freer Esqr. Mr John Murray. Westerhousebyres. |
003.12 | A Thorn-tree, near to the side of the footroad, leading across the moorland, which lies between Westerhousebyres"- and Mosshouses". Its situation being very exposed, it got this name from the violent motion of its branches, of a windy day - (or in windy weather) This tree had formerly two very extensive branches, and being so exposed on a bleak Moor in Windy Weather the Motions of the branches were quick, hence the name "Wallop" to strike quickly. - |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 64Parish of Melrose
Sheet 3 -12 Trace 4 & 6
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Skinnb1- Moderator, eddlerose
Location information for this page.
There are no linked mapsheets.