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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROXBURGH [parish] | Roxburgh (Parish) |
The County Maps New Statistical Account. Fullerton's Gazetteer. |
009; 010; 014; 015 | One conjecture as to the origin of the name of this parish, is that Roxburgh is a Contraction for Rogue's burgh; another, that it is a contraction for Rose burgh; and for each a Special reason is alleged, Viz, the Character of its ancient inhabitants, and the beauty of its situation. Another conjecture is, that the name may be derived from Rox. a Saxon word, signifying strength: and another from the circumstance that, by Lord Hailes and others, it has been spelled "Rokesburgh" and Roches-burg. From the similarity of Rokes & Roches to Rok & Roch - a Saint, in the Roman Calendar - the burgh of Roxburgh may have originally been dedicated to Saint Rok or Roch, whence the name May have Come. [continued on page 2] |
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[Page] 1Parish of Roxburgh -- W. Beatty
ROXBURGH [note] Memo There is no portion of Roxburgh within any other Parish.
There is no portion of any other Parish within that of Roxburgh Ph [Parish]
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Trondragirl- Moderator, J Renton
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