OS1/29/30/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOREBATTLE [Parish] | Morebattle (Parish) | continued | [Continued from page 2] Suppressed parish of "Mow" or Moll and which lies in the upper part of the Bowmont water and is the highest portion of the united Parish - Morebattle is 9 miles in length by 9 1/2 in breadth. It is surrounded in the South and East by the county of Northumberland; on the N.E, [North East], by Yetholm; N [North] West, by Linton; West, by Eckford; and on the South West by Hannam. it is chiefly in the Cheviot Hills. The church is situated at the North west extremity of the parish, being within half a mile of the boundary on that Side, and between 9 & 10 from that on the other. It stands at the north side of the Village, on a height overlooking the Kale. It affords accommodation for about 460 Sittens. It was built in 1757, & is Comfortable and handsome - [Continued on page 3] |
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[Page] 3Parish of Morebattle
[Signed] W Beatty Ca. [Civilian assistant]
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Trondragirl- Moderator, Nora Edwards, Catherine Rice
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