OS1/30/4/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnknowe | KilnKnowe KilnKnowe KilnKnowe |
Estate Map William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr Factor |
004.13 | A neat, but small farmhouse, pleasantly situated in a Knoll or Knowe, in the north side of the "North British Railway" there are suitable offices, and small garden attached It is the property of Major Scott of Gala House |
| Camp | Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) |
William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr Mr. Adam Dunbar (printer etc) |
004.13 | The remains of an old camp situated on the "Catrail" and appears to have been formed at the same time with the latter as the Trench or fosse of the "Catrail" passes through it, it situated at the side of "Gala Water" and where the "North British Railway" crosses the latter; there was a portion of the Camp removed by the Construction of the Railway - but what now remains, would indicate that its form partook more of the angular or square than of the round |
| Blindlee Birks | Blindlee Birks Blindlee Birks Blindlee Birks |
James S Anderson, Farmer, Meigle William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr |
004.13 | A narrow strip of wood, Chiefly composed of birch trees of large growth, and having a few firs interspersed. It is situated along the Road Side, in the field in which "Blindlee Tower" stood - hence the name |
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[Page] 5Parish of Galashiels
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Collected by John McCabe
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