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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Wiel | Rae Wiel Rae Wiel Rae Wiel |
Shortreed Water Keeper Mr Riddle - Farmer Robert Geddes, Water Keeper |
008.09 | A fishing stream on the River Tweed Situated about one ⅛ Mile East of Fairnielee Farmhouse An eddy or Swirl in the River as the name indicates, & well known to fishermen - |
| Riding Stone | Riding Stone or Stane Riding Stone or Stane Riding Stone or Stane |
Shortreed Water Keeper Mr Riddle Farmer Robert Geddes Water Keeper |
008.09 | A large stone in the centre of the River Tweed. Situated close to the E [East] end of a Fishing stream. Lies about half way between Yair and Tweed Bridges - before these Bridges were built, a well known Ford was near this place , & the riding Stone at that time Served a very useful purpose & consequently became generally known in time of floods, as it served as a Beacon to warn those about to cross of danger according to the depth it was Submerged |
| Black Pool | Black Pool Black Pool Black Pool |
Shortreed Water Keeper Mr Riddle Farmer Robert Geddes Water Keeper |
008.09 | A fishing pool of Considerable Note on the River Tweed. Situated about one mile South West of the Rink Farm House. The bottom here is Rocky & the River deep - |
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Parish of Galashiels
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