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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BURNFOOT POOL Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool
James Dickson Schoolmaster St Boswells
George Hamilton Gardener St Boswells
George Taylor Surfaceman St Boswells
008.11 This name applies to a pool in the "River Tweed" it is situated a little below Holmes and derives its name from being at the foot of West Burn -
DROPPING WELL Dropping Well
Dropping Well
Dropping Well
James Dickson St. Boswells
George Hamilton St. Boswells
John Paton St. Boswells
008.11 Once A well of excellent water, it is Situated near the foot of West Burn, and derives its name from its continual dropping ( it has no running Stream to it) it is almost defaced, and disused.
LONG STREAM Long Stream
Long Stream
Long Stream
James Dickson St Boswells
George Hamilton St. Boswells
David Melrose Benrig
008.11 This name applies to a Stream in the River Tweed it is situated a little above Birkhaugh Stream

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Sheet 8 No 12 Parish of St. Boswells
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe C/A [Civilian Assistant]

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