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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOAT | The Goat | Revd [Reverend] John Baird Mr Henderson George Kerr |
016.04 | A stream or drain that runs nearly parallel to Bowmont Water on the south side of Town Yetholm. it joins the Bowmont a little below the Bridge on Yetholm Haugh |
| DOO BRAE | Doo Brae | Revd [Reverend] John Baird Mr Henderson George Kerr |
016.04 | A small part of the road leading past the Free Church from Town Yetholm to Kirk Yetholm it is not known how the name originated: Dou is Scotch for Pigeon. |
| DOOBRAE WELL | Doobrae Well | Revd [Reverend] J Baird Mr Henderson George Kerr |
016.04 | A fine spring of water in a small plantation near the Doo Brae, and named from its vicinity to it. |
| FREE CHURCH [Town Yetholm] | Church (Free) | Revd [Reverend] J. Baird Mr. Henderson Dr [Doctor] Turner |
016.04 | A very plain barn like building at the north end of Town Yetholm at that part of the road leading to Kirk Yetholm called the Doo Brae |
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Described by William Boyd, Corpl Royal Engs [Corporal Royal Engineers]
Doo Brae [Note] Cushie Dou - The Ring dove - Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
Dou - A Dove - Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
Dowbrae Well [Note] Dou - See above
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