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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALTERBURN | Halterburn | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Minister Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | A two storied farm-house slated, in a very ruinous condition, and farm-buildings attached. the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and tenanted by Mr F. Calder of Yetholm Mains. |
| DAVIE RIG | Davie Rig | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | A hill of considerable height and length, situated on the west of Halterburn |
| SHIEL KNOWE | Shiel Knowe | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Minister Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | This names applies to a hill of considerable length situated on the East side of Halterburn. |
| WITCHCLEUCH BURN | Witchcleuch Burn Witchcliffe Burn |
The Rev [Reverend] J Baird, Minister Dr [Doctor] Turner Surgeon Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster The Shepherd, residing at Halterburn |
017.05 | A very small and inconsiderable stream, having its source among the neighbouring hills and joining the Halter burn near Halterburn the Correct pronunciation of this name is rather uncertain and involves a little doubt. the only person I have been able to find by whom the stream is kKown is the Shepherd and he certainly pronounces it Witchcliffe. |
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[Page] 39Parish of Yetholm
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Described by William Henderson, Lcn Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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