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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVENEL HAUGH | Avenel Haugh Avenel Haugh Avenel Haugh |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray. Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq. Banker, Melrose Mr John Murray. Wester Housebyres |
003.16 | A portion of flat land on the East side of the Allan Water, in form resembling much an Amphitheatre, here the supposed meeting took place (described by Sit Walter Scott in his Monastery) between the White Lady of Avenel, and the Glendinnings of Glendearg, which produced such changes in the last named family. |
| AVENEL PLANTATION | Avenel Plantation Avenel Plantation Avenel Plantation |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray. Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq. Banker, Melrose Mr John Murray. Wester Housebyres |
003.16 | A mixed plantation, principally fir. The name is derived from its proximity to the place, where the White Lady of Avenel is fictitiously said to have appeared to members of, and connected with, the Ancient family of Avenel |
| FAIRIE'S BOWLING GREEN | Fairie's Bowling Green Fairie's Bowling Green Fairie's Bowling Green |
Revd [Reverend] William Murray. Minister of Melrose Ph. [Parish] Allan Freer Esq. Banker, Melrose Mr John Murray. Wester Housebyres |
003.16 | A flat portion of land on the summit of a hill on which there is a Trigonometrical Station. This land is near to a place called Fairie's Dean, and it is traditionally stated, that these small bipeds occasionally amused themselves on this spot, by playing at the game of Bowling or Bowls. - |
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