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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROXBURGH [parish] | Roxburgh (Parish) | Continued | [continued from page 1] The parish extends about 7 1/4 Miles in length, and in breadth varies from 1 to 4 Miles. From the extent thus given, a much larger number of Square miles of surface might be inferred than it will be found to contain This circumstance is accounted for by the irregular and peninsular form of the parish. The figure of the parish is extremely irregular, and has been Compared to the Spread Eagle, with its head to the North, and its wings shadowing Eastward & Westward. The ancient town of Roxburgh, which is stated to have been the fourth town in Scotland in point of importance & population, was situated at the N [North] eastern extremity of the parish [continued on page 3] |
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[Page] 2Parish of Roxburgh -- W. Beatty
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Trondragirl- Moderator, J Renton
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