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Galashiels |
Galashiels
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Map of Scotland
Map of Selkirkshire
New Statistical account |
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The name Galashiels means simply "the Shepherds' Huts on the Gala" the word Gala or Gwala itself meaning "a full stream" - The terms "shiels" and shielings were very commonly used by the Northumbrian Saxons to denote the temporary shelters of Shepherds and are still currently employed by the Peasantry in pastoral districts, besides forming part of the compound names of many localities -
The parish consists of the ancient and suppressed parishes of Baulside and Lindean, the former in Selkirkshire, and the latter in Roxburghshire, but the Selkirk portion may be considered as the Parish proper -
It is bounded on the NE [North East] by Melrose, on the S. [South] East by |
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Galashiels Parish W Beatty |
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Galashiels |
Galashiels (Parish) |
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Melrose and that portion of Galashiels which is situated in Roxburghshire on the S. [South] by Selkirk and Stow and on the N.W. North West] by Stow-
The general aspect is hilly with winding vales - the greatest height, that of Meigle, a hill overlooking the town, is of 1400 feet, and the lowest plain, situated at the junction of the Tweed and Gala is 200 feet above the level of the sea -
The church was built in 1813, in the semigothic style, terminated with a square tower, is in the best state of repair. It was built to hold between 800 and 900, but by the help of benches along the areas it accommodates about 1000 hearers -
The manse, built about 48 years ago, is an excellent house |
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Galashiels Parish
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The stipend consists of 15 chalders of the old Linlithgow measure, or 174 quarters, 6 bushels, 1/4 gallon imperial, one half meal, the other half barley,
The allowance for communion elements is £8.6.8 -
The Glebe consists of somewhat less than 6 acres of good land, contiguous to the manse; and these are paid by the proprietors of Lindean and Bridgeheuch, 9 bolls, 3 firlots of barley as annual rent of the Glebe lands lying within that property - |
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Parish of Galashiels
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Ettrick Forest |
Ettrick Forest |
Chalmers Caledonia
New Statistical Account
Fullertons Gazeteer |
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A popular, poetic and historical name for the whole or chief part of Selkirkshire -
All the county watered by the "Ettrick" the "Yarrow" and their tributaries was anciently a Forest, the remains of the ancient Caledonian Forest
Excepting a few straggling thorns and some solitary birches, no trees now remain, although, wherever protected from the sheep, copses soon arise without any planting |
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Parish of Galashiels |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 4-13 Trace 6 - 5
Collected by John McCabe |
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Blindlee Burn |
Blindlee Burn
Blindlee Burn
Blindlee Burn |
Estate Map
James Stalker Esqr
James Sanderson, Meigle |
004.13 |
A small stream rising a short distance west of "Blindlee Tower", (from which it takes its name) flows in a northerly direction for a short distance, when it is covered over, issuing again at the Galashiels and Peebles Road, where it becomes the boundary between the Phs [Parishes] of "Galashiels" and "Stow", and takes the name of "Red Burn" |
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Red Burn |
Red Burn
Red Burn
Red Burn |
James Stalker Esqr
William Kempe Esqr
Mr. Duncan Manus, Gardener |
004.13 |
A small stream (the continuation of "Blindlee Burn") flowing in northeasterly direction along the Galashiels and Peebles Turnpike Road, and emptying itself into the Gala Water, south of "Torwoodlee" |
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Blindlee Tower |
Blindlee Tower
(Site of)
Blindlee Tower (Site of)
Blindlee Tower (Site of) |
James Stalker Esqr (Factor)
William Kemp Esqr
Mr. Adam Dunbar (Printer etc) |
004.13 |
The site of an old Tower or "Border Peel" situated a short distance South of "Torwoodlee", This Tower is mentioned by Chambers in his "Picture of Scotland" but gives no particulars concerning it further than, that its Laird and the Laird of "Buckholm Tower" were great enemies of the Laird of "Torwoodlee", and they were also great persecutors of the Covenanters and to facilitate their schemes they had a subterranean passage leading between Blindlee and Buckholm Towers", (but this is scarcely probable as the Vale of the Gala intervenes which is a considerable depth below each Tower) it has been quite levelled to the ground |
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Meigle Pots |
Meigle Pots
Meigle Pots
Meigle Pots |
New Statistical Acct.
Mr. James Sanderson, (Meigle)
James Stalker Esq (Factor) |
007.04 |
Three very remarkable hollows, situated in an enclosure of Rough Pasture, on the farm of "Meigle" Tradition says that the Covenanters used to hold Conventicles here during the persecution of that body of Christians, and also that the Laird of Torwoodlee was for a Considerable time Concealed here, during the same period, for taking part with the Covenanters |
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Meigle |
Meigle
Meigle
Meigle |
James Stalker Esq
Wileam Kemp Esq
James Sanderson, Occupier |
007.04 |
A neat farmhouse situated near "Clovenfords" and about 3 miles from Galashiels
there are suitable offices, Hinds' houses, and a neat, but small garden attached,
It is the property of Major Scott, Gala House |
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Tod Burn |
Tod Burn
Tod Burn
Todd Burn
Tod Burn |
Estate Map
James Stalker Esq Factor
Mr. James Sanderson Farmer, Meigle
Mr. Rutherford Banker of Lauder |
007.04 |
A small stream, rising in the farm of "Meigle" flowing in a westerly direction and emptying itself into "Caddon Water" about 1/4 mile from "Clovenfords" |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 7-4 Trace 3 - 5
Collected by John McCabe |
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Cadonlinn Bank |
Caddonlinn Bank
Caddonlinn Bank
Caddonlinn Bank |
Estate Map
James Stalker Esq. Factor
Mr. Rutherford, Banker |
007.04 ; 007.08 |
A Steep Bank of Rough pasture overhanging the road leading from Clovenfords to Selkirk. And about ½ mile from the former, it takes its name from a pool in the "Caddon Water" called Caddon Linn |
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Cadon Linn |
Caddon Linn
Caddon Linn
Caddon Linn |
James Stalker Esq
Rutherford Esq
Duncan Manses, gardener |
007.04 |
A Small Rocky pool in the Caddon Water opposite the South end of Caddonlinn Bank -- |
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[page] 9 Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 7 - 4 Trace 5 Collected by John McCabe
[Note below Caddonlin Bank in Spelling Column]
Cadon - New Statistical Account
Cadon - Fullerton's Gazetteer
Cadon - County Map
Cadon Blackwoods - County Map
Cadon Map of Melrose and part of Selkirkshire
[Note below Cadon Linn in Spelling Column]
Cadon - New Statistical Account
Cadon - Fullerton's Gazetteer
Cadon - County Map
Cadon Blackwoods pocket Map
Cadon Map of Melrose and part of Selkirkshire |
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Leebrae |
Leebrae
Leebrae
Leebrae |
Robert Lees Esq Owner
George Lees Esq Wilderburn
William Kemp Esq Herddersfield (Galashiels) |
008.1 |
A very neat house, pleasantly situated at the west end of Galashiels - there is a neat garden, and suitable office attached, It is occupied by the proprietor, Robert Lees Esqr |
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Hemphaugh |
Hemphaugh
Hemphaugh
Hemphaugh |
Estate Map
Robert Lees Esqr
William Kemp Esqr |
008.1 |
A small square if inferior Cottages, one story high. And having small gardens attached - they are occupied by the Hinds & Labrs [Labourers] employed on the farm of "KilnKnowe", and are the property of Mr Paterson, Overhaugh Street Galashiels - |
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Tweed Mill |
Tweed Mill |
See sheets of Town |
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Camp |
Camp (British) |
Chambers Coladonia
William Kemp Esqr.
William Scott, Mossilee |
008.01 |
This Camp is pointed out by Mr Kemp, As being Situated at an Angle of the "Catrail"; And appears to have been of large dimensions, there is not a vestige of it now Remaining, but a Slight hollow where the "Fosse" has been, and a few trees which Stood on the Side of the "Rampart", there was also another entrenchment, which extended from the Northeast end of this "Camp", in An easterly direction, Along the present Cartroad, And terminated at Lint Burn, A Small portion of it is Still visible at the Side of the Stream. |
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Meigle Hill |
Meigle Hill
Meigle Hill
Meigle Hill |
Mr. William Scott. Occupier
William Kemp Esqr
James Stalker Esqr |
008.01 |
A large pasture hill on the farms of "Mossilee" And "KilnKnowe", And having a large Plantation on the east Side, And a Small one on its Summit, It is not Conical, but of large extent on the top, And is about 1400 feet above the level of the Gala. It is the property of Major Scott. Gala House, |
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Wallace's Putting Stone |
Wallace's Putting Stone |
Mr. William Scott
William Kemp Esqr
Robert Lees Esqr |
008.01 |
A large block of Whinstone, and, Nearly Round, lying in a Small plantation on the top of "Meigle Hill",
There is a tradition which Says that, "Wallace" put, or threw this Stone from the top of one of the Eildon's, it would weigh about 2 Tons, And strange to say, it scarcely, made an impression in the ground by its fall, altho' [although] falling in soft moorland, It would appear to have been visited by Many Tourists, as there are several Initials Cut on it - It is well Known in this locality by the name here given to it - |
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Mossilee |
Mossilee
Mossilee |
Estate Map
James Stalker Esqr
Mr. William Scott, Occupier |
008.01 |
A neat and substantial farmhouse, pleasantly situated. having a neat, (but small) garden, Suitable offices with Thrashing Mill, worked by water power, And Hinds' houses attached, It is the property of Major Scott "Gala House" |
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Mossilee Burn |
Mossilee Burn Mossilee Burn
Mossilee Burn |
Estate Map
William Kemp Esqr
Mr Duncan Manus |
008.01 |
A Small Stream, rising a short distance Southwest of "Mossilee." flows past the later, and through the grounds of "Gala House" uniting with "Moss Burn." the waters of both form "Bakehouse Burn" |
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Millstone Knowe |
Millstone Knowe
Millstone Knowe Millstone Knowe |
William Kemp Esqr
James Stalker Esqr
Mr William Scott |
008.01 |
A Small conical elevation, forming the Southwest end of a "Ridge" (which is undoubtedly a portion of "The Kames" as it is composed of precisely the Same Kind of Material, as are "The Kames" in Berwickshire, altho' [although] not known by that name here.) on the top of this Knowe there is a flat circular space of Small dimensions, resembling a Mill Stone, hence the name, |
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Long Knowe |
Long Knowe
Long Knowe
Long Knowe |
James Stalker Esqr. (Factor)
Mr. Duncan Manus Gardener
William Kemp Esq. |
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A Small Knowe in Gala Park.this Knowe appears to be a portion of the "Kames", as its formation is identical with those found in Berwickshire, but is not Known here by that Name, And Mr Kemp Says that he has no doubt of it being a portion of the Same but I could not get any other party to hazard an opinion- |
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Tweed Mill |
Tweed Mill
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Mr. P. Saunderson. Proprietor
Mr. H. Lees Writer
Mr A. Dunbar Registrar |
008.01 |
An extensive Woollen Factory 3 Stories high Situated at the N. [North] end of the Town on the Peebles Road- |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8-9 Trace 4
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Cadonfoot |
Caddonfoot
Caddonfoot
Caddonfoot |
Mr James Leslie
Mr Haldean Farmer
Mr Stalkers. Factor |
007.08 |
A Small Cottage occupied by a Farm Servant. Situated About ¹/₁₀ of a Mile from the Junction of the Cadon Water With the River Tweed- |
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Needpath Hill |
Needpath Hill
Needpath Hill
Needpath Hill |
Mr Stalker
Estate Map of Galla Mr Haldean Farmer |
007.08 |
A Hill of Considerable height Situated at the South West Corner of the Parish. And on the Farm of Fairnilee - Surface Very Rough |
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Blakehope Hill |
Blakehope Hill |
Mr Stalkers
Estate Map
Mr Haldean |
007.08 |
A Rough Rocky Hill of Considerable height on the Farm of Meigle. Situated About 1 Mile North East of Caddonfoot |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 7.8
Described by Capt. [Captain] Leslie RE [Royal Engineers]
[note] Cadon- See Pages 9- 20 |
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Cadonfoot Bridge |
Cadonfoot Bridge
Cadonfoot Bridge
Cadonfoot Bridge |
Mr George Clappiston
Alexander Donaldson Serv. [Servant]
Alexander Donaldson Jnr. [Junior] |
007.08 |
[Situation] One Chain south from the house named Cadonfoot.
[Description] A good stone bridge of one arch, across the Cadon water near to which it emptied itself into the River Tweed. It is a County bridge. |
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Cadonfoot School |
Caddonfoot School (Subscription)
Caddonfoot School (Subscription)
Caddonfoot School (Subscription) |
Mr James Leslie Master
Mr Haldean Farmer
Mr Stalkers Factor. Galla |
007.08 |
A Small Stone building Used by the Parish. for the benifit of the Surrounding district. the Master Receives 24£ per Year by Private Subscription. With the Usual School fees. the No. of Scholars is about 60, |
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Blakehope Burn |
Blakehope Burn
Blakehope Burn
Blakehope Burn |
Mr Stalker's Factor
Estate Map of Galla
Mr Haldean Farmer |
007.08 ; 008.05 |
A Small Stream Rising a little South of Meigle Hill flowing South into the River Tweed |
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Neidpath Plantation |
Neidpath Plantation
Neidpath Plantation
Neidpath Plantation |
Mr Stalkers Factor
Estate Map of Galla
Mr Haldean Farmer |
007.08 |
A Plantation of Considerable extent. Comprised Chiefly of Fir. And a few Forest trees Situated at the South West end of the Parish |
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Sheet 7. 8
Described by Sapper Turner & Copied by Corpl. [Corporal] Leslie R.E.[Royal Engineers] |
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Cadonfoot Pool |
Caddonfoot Pool
Caddonfoot Pool
Caddonfoot Pool
Cadow
Cadow
Cadow
Cadow |
Robert Geddes Water Keeper
Mr James Leslie. Caddonfoot
Mr Haldean Farmer
New Statistical Account
Fullerton's Gazetteer
Blackwoods Pocket Map by Lizars
Map of Melrose & part of Selkirkshire |
007.08 |
A fishing pool Situated at the Junction of Caddon Water Witt the River Tweed. |
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Neidpath Pool |
Neidpath Pool
Neidpath Pool
Neidpath Pool |
Robert Geddes
Mr Leslie
Mr Haldean |
007.08 |
A fishing pool in the River Tweed About One Mile South of Caddonfoot, |
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Cadon Water |
Caddon Water
Caddon Water
Caddon Water
Cadow
Cadow
Cadow
Cadow
Cadow |
Robert Geddes
Mr Leslie Caddonfoot
Mr Stalkers. Factor
New Statistical Account
Fullertons Gazetteer
County Map
Balckwoods pocket Map by Lizars
Map of Melrose & part of Selkirkshire |
007.08 ; 007.04 |
A large Stream Rising in the Parish of Strow. flowing in a Southward direction Uniting with the River Tweed. At Caddonfoot for a short distance it Forms the Parish Boundary |
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[Parish of Galashiels]
Described by Corpl [Corporal] Leslie RE [Royal Engineeers] |
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Moss Burn |
Moss Burn |
Major Scotts Estate Maps
Mr James Stalker. Factor
Mr Elliott Farmer |
008.02 ; 008.05 ; 008.06 |
A Small Stream having its Source in Mossy ground Near Holly bush, but owing to improvements it is covered in until a Short Distance above the point where it Receives the waters of Stannis Burn it then flows N. [North] by E. [East] to the junction with Mossilee Burn. And these united Streams form Bakehouse Burn |
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[Parish of Galashiels]
Sheet 8.5 trace 3
Collected by Robert Young 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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Reservoir |
Reservoir (Galashiels Water Company)
Reservoir (Galashiels Water Company)
Reservoir (Galashiels Water Company) |
Mr William Kemp, Antiquarian, Galashiels
Mr Elliot, Hollybush.
Mr A. Ormiston, Gamekeeper, Gala |
008.05 |
Formed but lately, at an expense of £2500. by the Galashiels Water Company, and Supplied by Springs on the hills adjoining; it is the only Reservoir which supplies the town - the water passing through a Small filtering dam, a Short way North, the flow being inadequate to the Requirements of the Population - |
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Camp |
Camp (Site of)
Camp (Site of)
Camp (Site of) |
Mr Willliam Kemp, Antiquarian, Galashiels
Mr Elliot, Hollybush
Mr A. Ormiston, Gamekeeper, Gala |
008.05 |
A Small hill fort or Camp all track of which is nearly obliterated by the plough, Apparently having two Ramparts, one nearly circular, and the other only forming an outer defence half way, on the East Side,to where it joins the Catrail. Mr Kemp of Galashiels made a Surveyof the Catrail and the forts along it a few years ago when the features were more visible. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Mossilee Hill |
Mossilee Hill
Mossilee Hill
Mossilee Hill |
Mr William Scott, Mossilee
Mr Elliot, Hollybush
Mr Riddel, The Rink |
008.05 |
A high hill - covered with Rough pasture and having a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on its Summit South of Mossilee farmhouse, and on the farm of that name - |
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Stannis Burn |
Stannis Burn
Stannis Burn
Stannis Burn |
Mr William Kemp, Galashiels
Mr A. Ormiston Gamekeeper Gala House
Mr A. Sanderson Gamekeeper Gala House |
008.05 |
A Small Stream having its Source a little to the north of the Galashiels Reservoir, And flowing in a North East direction - through the Small filtering Reservoir- to where it joins Moss[ilee] Burn |
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Stannis Plantation |
Stannis Plantation
Stannis Plantation
Stannis Plantation |
Mr William Kemp, Galashiels
Mr A. Ormiston Gamekeeper Gala
Mr A Sanderson Gamekeeper Gala |
008.05 |
A Small plantation - through which Stannis Burn flows, beside the Filtering Reservoir - |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
Sheet 8.5 - Traces 1 & 3 |
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Englishman's Sike |
Englishmen's Sike
Englishmen's Sike
Englishmen's Sike |
Statistical History of Scotland
Mr Kemp Galashiels
Mr Stalkers Factor Gala |
008.06 |
The Armorial bearings of Galashiels are a Fox and plum tree. Their derivation is thus accounted for, During an invasion of Edward III., a party of English, who had been Repulsed in an attempt to raise the Siege of Edinburgh Castle, Came and took up Quarters in Galashiels. it was in Autumn, and the Soldiers soon began to Straggle about in Search of plums Which then grew wild in the Neighbourhood. Meanwhile a party of Scots having come up and learned What their enemies were about, Resolved to attack them, saying that they would prove sourer plums to the English than any they had Yet gathered, drive them headlong to a Spot on the Tweed, still called "Englishmen's Sike". Nearly opposite Abbotsford, And there hewed them down With the Sword almost to a Man.
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8.6 Trace 3
Sergt. [Sergeant] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Netherdale Mill |
Netherdale Mill (woollen)
Netherdale Mill (woollen)
Netherdale Mill (woollen) |
John Cochrane Esqr.
Adam Cochrane Proprietor
Adam L. Cochrane Proprietor |
008.06 |
A Very large Woollen Factory four stories in height. Machinery propelled by Steam. Situated on the South Side of the Gala Water. and about one mile East of Galashiels, the property of John Cochrane & Co. [Company] |
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Manse |
Manse, (Free Church)
Manse, (Free Church)
Manse (Free Church) |
Rd. [Reverend] Robert B. Nichol
John Cochrane Esqr.
Adam L. Cochrane Esqr. |
008.06 |
A neatly built house, and Garden. Situated on the North Side of the Abbotsford Road. & Occupied by the Rd. [Reverend] Mr Nichol Free Church Minister |
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Parish of Galashiels
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Sergt. [Sergeant] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Moss Burn |
Moss Burn
Moss Burn
Moss Burn |
Mr Stalker's factor
Mr Ormiston, Gamekeeper
The Property Plans |
008.02 ; 008.05 ; 008.06 |
A Small Stream flowing north from a moss at Holybush, and after Receiving the waters of Stannis burn joins Bakehouse Burn in Gala park, at the confluence of Mossilee Burn |
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Willowbush |
Willowbush
Willowbush
Willowbush |
Mr Stalker, Factor
Mr Kemp, Gasworks
Mr Cochrane, Proprietor |
008.06 |
A Small Villa two Storeys in height, in the Abbotsford Road, having neatly laid out grounds about it, and is the property of J Cochrane, Esq. |
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Gaasbank |
Gaasbank
Gaasbank
Gaasbank |
Mr Stalker, Factor
Mr Kemp, Gasworks
The Property Plans |
008.06 |
A small house one Storey in height - on the farm of Netherbarns, and Occupied by the farm Shepherds |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Netherbarns |
Netherbarns
Netherbarns
Netherbarns |
Mr Brydone, Tenant
Mr Stalker, Factor
Property Plans |
008.06 |
A commodious farm house and Steading, having a steam thras[hing] mill and a large farm of [Arable] and pasture land attached. the property of H Scott, Esq_ |
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Hindshouse Pool |
Hindshouse Pool
Hindshouse Pool
Hindshouse Pool |
Mr. Brydone, Netherbarns
Mr. Geddes, Fisherman, Boldside
Mr. Kemp, Gasworks_ |
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A fishing pool in the Tweed opposite the hinds house on Netherbarns farm_ |
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Mosshouse Pool |
Mosshouse Pool
Mosshouse Pool
Mosshouse Pool |
Mr. Brydone, Netherbarns
Mr. Geddes, Fisherman, Boldside
Mr. Kemp, Gasworks_ |
008.06 |
A pool in the tweed, at the End of the plantation, a little way east of Hindshouse Pool. |
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Deadwater Pool |
Deadwater Pool
Deadwater Pool
Deadwater Pool |
Mr. Brydone, Netherbarns
Mr. Geddes, Fisherman, Boldside
Mr. Kemp, Gasworks_ |
008.06 |
A deep still pool in the Tweed along the Side of the plantation a short way East of Mosshouse Pool |
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Galasheils Ph. [Parish]
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Gala Hill |
Gala Hill
Gala Hill
Gala Hill |
Mr Stalker, Factor.
Mr Ormiston, Gamekeeper.
Mr Dunbar, Registrar. |
008.06 |
A considerable hill, closely planted, and having on its summit a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station, the property of H Scott, Esqr. |
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Gorgum |
Gorgum
Gorgum
Gorgum |
Mr. Stalker, Factor
Mr Ormistion, Gamekeeper
Mr. Stalker's or Major Scotts Property Plane. |
008.06 |
The Space Enclosed by an old fence near to the Summit of Gala Hill. it appears to have been the part of the hill first planted, and, although well known in the locality - nothing is known of how the name originated - according to Major Scotts Plans, this was once the name of the hill, now called Gala Hill _ |
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King's Shank |
King's Shank
King's Shank
King's Shank |
Mr Stalker, Factor
Mr Kemp, Galashiels. Gas Works
Mr Ormistion, Gamekeeper |
008.06 |
An Eminence at the north Side of Gala Hill, in pasture and having a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on its summit_ |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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For Gorgum, the Authorities has Mr. Stalkers' Property Plans and has added a question mark and Major Scott's indicating the land owner as well as the Factor having the plans |
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The Sergeants Stone |
The Sergeants Stone
The Sergeants Stone
The Sergeants Stone |
Mr Stalker, Factor
Mr Kemp, Galashiels Gasworks
Mr Ormiston, Gamekeeper |
008.06 |
A mass of rock close to a walk on the North East side of Gala hill; tradition has it, that during one of the border incursions a Sergeant "met with his death and was buried near this Spot, Several holes are to be seen, indicating, the parts Struck by bullets, but appear likelier to have been caused by the weather, as the rock is of a soft claying nature_ |
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Woodend |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
Mr Stalker, Factor
Mr Kemp, Gasworks
Mr Ormiston, Gamekeeper |
008.06 |
A Small one Storied house on the parish road, and Occupied by the Gala park Shepherd_ |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Fairnilee Hill |
Fairnilee Hill |
Mr Richard Haldane Fairnilee
Mr James Leslie Fairnilee
Mr William Glendinning Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A high hill on the farm of Fairnilee and North of the farm house, it is partly Cultivated on the East Side the rest being covered with Rough pasture, very Stony, And a number of thorn bushes on the Side next the Tweed. |
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Mr R Haldane, Farmer
Mr J Leslie, Farm Servant
Mr W Glendenning, Farm Servant |
007.12;
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A narrow belt of mixed wood dividing the Arable and pasture land on Fairnilee farm, a little to the South of Fairnilie Hill |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
No. 21
Sheet 7.12 Traces 2 & 3 |
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Crow Plantation |
Crow Plantation |
Mr Richard Haldane, Fairnilee
Mr James Leslie, Fairnilee
Mr William Glendenning Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A Small wood to the South of Bogler on the Fairnilee farm |
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Yair Bridge |
Yair Bridge |
Mr R Haldane Fairnilee
Mr J Leslie
Mr w Glendinning Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A Stone Bridge of two Arches over the Tweed opposite Fairn[ilee] |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Old Fairnilee (In Ruins) |
Old Fairnilee (in Ruins) |
William Glendinning
Mr George Thompson
Robert Haldane Esq |
007.12 |
The Ruins of the ancient Farm house & out buildings of Fairnilee Situated east of Fairnilee haugh & North by West of Fair Bridge the property of Robert Haldane Esq. Galashiels |
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Collected by Robert Young 2nd Corp. [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Fairnilee Haugh |
Fairnilee Haugh |
William Glendinning Shepherd
Mr George Thompson Yair Br. [Bridge]
Mr Walter Bryden |
007.12 |
A long narrow field of Arable land lying along Tweedside N.W. [North West] of Yair bridge and having the public road between it and the River |
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Fairnileehaugh Head |
Fairnileehaugh Head |
William Glendinning Sjepherd
Mr George Thompson Yair Br. [Bridge]
Mr Walter Bryden |
007.12 |
An old one Storey thatched cottage So called from the circumstance of a person having committed Suicide in it about 60 or 70 Years ago, it h[as] acquired the More popular Nick Name of Bogle. |
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[Parish of Galashiels]
Sheet 7-13 Trace 2 & 3
Collected by Robert Young 2nd [Second] Corp [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Bogle |
Bogle |
Mr Richard Haldane Fairnilee
Mr James Leslie Fairnilee
Mr William Glendinning Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A small one Storied house, and garden on the Road Side North from Fairnilee , And occupied by a Shepherd on Farinilee farm; it was so named many years ago from the legend of it being haunted by the ghost of one who committed Suicide in it. |
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Bogle Pool |
Bogle Pool |
Mr R. Haldane Fairnilee
Mr J. Leslie Fairnilee
Mr W. Shortreed Fairnileee |
007.12 |
A fishing Stream on the Tweed opposite Bogle - from which it takes the name. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
Sheet 7-12 Trace 2 & 3
[Bogle] See Page 34
The proper name of this place is "Fairnileehaugh Head" See page 34- |
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Fairnilee |
Fairnilee |
Mr Richard Haldane, Fairnilee
James Leslie Fairnilee
William Glendinning, Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A farm house two Storeys high with a neat Garden and Commodious Offices attached, there is upwards of 600 acres, half of which is Arable And the Remainder Pasture land. the property of - Pringle Douglas Esqre |
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Robin's Nest |
Robin's Nest |
Mr R Haldane Fairnilee
Mr William Shortreed, fisherman
Mr J Leslie, Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A neat little dwelling , two Stories high A Short distance north of Fairnilee And Rented by a Club as a fishing lodge for the fishing on the property of Pringle Douglass Esqr. derives the name from the finding of a Robin's Nest on the Site when cleared for building. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Yair Gullet |
The Gullet
Yair Gullet |
Mr R. Haldane Fairnilee
Mr William Shortreid Fairnilee
Mr William Glendenning Fairnilee
Alexander Pringle Esq. Yair
Mr Mitchell Steward |
007.12 |
A pool Surrounded by Rocks in the Tweed below Yair Bridge |
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Branden Pool |
Brandon Pool
Brandon Pool
Brandon Pool |
Mr R Haldane, Fairnilee
Mr William Shortreed, Fairnilee
Mr William Glendenning, Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A pool beside rocks a little below The Gullet, on Tweed. |
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Lint Burn |
Lint Burn |
Major Scott's Estate Maps
Mr Stalker. Factor
Mr William Kemp |
008.01 |
A small stream rising from a Spring, north of the farm of Mossilee, which after a run of nearly a Mile in an easterly direction, falls into a Mill Lade at te West end of Roxburgh St. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Elm Wiel |
Elm Wiel
Elm Wiel
Elm Wiel |
Mr Richard Haldane Fairnilee
Mr W Glendenning Fairnilee
Mr W Shortreed Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A stream on the Tweed between the Wear and Yair Pool, above Yair Bridge. |
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Fairnilee Caul Pool |
Fairnilee Caul Pool |
Mr R. Haldane, Fairnilee
Mr W Glendenning Fairnilee
Mr W Shortreed Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A Stream immediately above the Wear on the Tweed opposite Robin's Nest. |
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Yair Boat Stream |
Yair Boat Stream |
Mr R. Haldane, Fairnilee
Mr W Glendenning Fairnilee
Mr W Shortreed, Fairnilee |
007.12 |
A Stream above Fairnilee Pool, opposite Yair House. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
Sheet 7 & 12 Trace 5 & 6 |
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Camp (Remains of) |
British hill fort (Ancient Remains of) |
Gazetteer of Scotlands
Chalmers Caladonia
Mr Kemp Galashiels
Mr Riddle. The Rink |
008.09 |
The Remains of this Ancient Fort Stand on the Summit of Rink Hill. it is partly of An eliptical form, And defended by two ditches, And the Ramparts of earth and Stone. has one entrance on the North East side. Which appears to have been defended by four ditches, And four Ramparts of the Same Material. On the North, And immediately Contiguous to this fort are at present distinctly visible. the Remains of four Smaller fortified Outposts, which have evidently been used in connexion, and a protection to the larger Fort. One of which appears on the Catrail. two on the West Side. And one on the North East. The Road used between the large, And some of the Smaller forts, And the Catrail have long since been demolished, And Cannot Now be traced. |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8.9 Trace 6
Corpl. [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers]
The word Camp used instead of Fort - Camp having been used throughout the County |
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River Tweed |
River Tweed |
Mr Riddle The Rink
Mr Shortreid Water Keeper
Mr Haldane Fairnilee |
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This River enters the Parish at the junction of Cadon Water and flows Around And through the Parish in An Easterly direction, leaving the parish at Gala fort. On the West it forms for Some distance the boundary between the Parishes of Galashiels & Selkirk. it Contains Many good fishing Streams and Pools. and from [them] Salmon, and Trout are Captured the latter in great quantities. |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8.9 Trace 4
Corpl [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Parish of Galashiels
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Calfshaw Plantation |
Calfshaw Plantation
Calfshaw Plantation
Calfshaw Plantation |
Mr Haldane Farmer
Mr riddle Farmer
Charles Tweedeal Steward |
007.12 ; 008.09 |
A long, narrow Fir Plantation running East, by West, throug the Farm of Fairnielee. |
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Hog Hill |
Hog Hill
Hog Hill
Hog Hill |
Mr Haldane farmer
Mr Riddle Farmer
Charles Tweedeal Steward |
008.09 |
A Hill of Considerable elevation Situated on the North side of Fairnielee Farm house, Surface covered with Rough, Rocky, Heathy, Pasture. The property of Mrs. Douglass. - |
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Calfshaw |
Calfshaw
Calfshaw
Calfshaw |
Mr Haldane Fairnielee
Mr Riddle _ The Rink
Charles Tweedeal Steward |
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Two small cottages occupied by Hinds - Situated at the North end of Calfshaw burn. On the Farm of Fairnielee _ |
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Calfshaw Burn |
Calfshaw Burn
Calfshaw Burn
Calfshaw Burn |
Mr Haldane Fairnielee
Mr Riddle - The Rink
Charles Tweedeal Steward |
008.09 |
A small burn Commencing at the Cottages Called Calfshaw, running through a narrow Plantation in a Southward direction to its junction with the Tweed. |
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Sheet 8.9 Trace 1
Parish Galashiels
Corpl. [Corporal] Leslie RE [Royal Engineers] |
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Hollybush |
Hollybush
Hollybush
Hollybush |
Mr Elliot Tenatn Farmer
Mr Riddle Farmer
Mr Haldane Farmer |
008.09 |
A good Substantial House with Suitable out offices. And about 650 Acres of Arable, and Moor land. on the South East corner is a large sheet of water. the property of Major Scott of gala.
The Catrail runs through a good portion of this farm North E. [East] to South _ |
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Mount Skep |
Mount Skep
Mount Skep
Mount Skep |
Mr Riddle - Farmer The Rink
Mr Haldane - Farmer
Charles Tweedeal Steward of Fairnielee - |
008.09 |
A Hill of Considerable height. Situated at the North end of the Rink Farm the property of Mrs. Douglass - Surface good pasture. - |
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Sheet 8-9 Trace 2 & 3
Parish of Galashiels
Corpl. [Corporal] Leslie RE [Royal Engineers] |
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Burnets Carin |
Burnets Cairn
Burnets Cairn
Burnets Cairn |
Shortreed Water Keeper
Robert Geddes Water Keeper
Mr Halddane |
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A Small pile of Stones on the South Side of the River Tweed Situated about One Mile East of Fairnilee Farm House. It is supposed that a Cairn of Stones was raised here to commemorate the death of a person of that name, no vestige of it remains now- |
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The Rink |
The Rink
The Rink
The Rink |
Mr Riddle Tenant Farmer
Mr Elliot. Hollybush
Mr Haldane Fairnilee |
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A Good Substantial Farm House, Garden, and Suitable Out Offices. with an arable Farm about 500 Acres (good land). the property of Mr Douglass. On this Farm stands a British Fort. and Several Fortified Out posts belonging to the Catrail. |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8.9 Trace 4 & 6
Corpl. [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Catrail (Picts' work ditch) |
The Catrail or Picts work ditch
The Catrail or Picts work ditch
The Catrail or Pictsworkditch |
Gazetter of Scotland
Chambers Caledonia
Mr Kemp Galashier
Mr Riddle The Rink |
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A Remarkable trenched fortification which may be traced (in parts) from near the junction of the Gala and Tweed, to the Mountains in Cumberland its general breadth is from 17 to 24 feet and is Supported by hill-forts scattered in the line of its Course. "It is known in the Country says Chalmers, by the several names of the Catrail, and of the Pictsworkditch." The Catrail is the British name of ancient times; and signifies, in the British language - what distinctly intimates the purposes for which it was made - 'the dividing fence', or the partition of defence. The name of the Pictsworkditch was applied to this remarkable fence, in more modern times, by the same people who called Severus's Wall the Picts-Wall and other objects by the same well Known name. "The Catrail consisting of a fosse, and a double rampart, runs through the Shires of Selkirk, and Roxburgh, from Galashiels on the North, to the Peel-fell, at the eastern extremity of Lidsdale, on the South. The Catrail first appears on the North of a farm called Mosalee |
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Corpl [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineer] |
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Catrail (Picts' work ditch) |
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A Mile Westward from Galashiel, near the obvious remain of a British form. From Mosalee, it turns, Southward by the West Side of (Boghall; long since destroyed) And at the end of two miles, arrives at the Rink Hill, on the Summet of which there are remains - as the name implies - of a British hill-fort, that is of An eliptical form, and defended by two ditches, and two ramparts of earth And stone. From the Rink Hill the Pictsworkditch proceeds in South West direction, across the Tweed, near the influx of the Houdenpot Burn at which place it enters the Parish of Selkirk.
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 8.9 Trace 6
Corpl [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineer] |
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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 - |
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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 |
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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.
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Parish of Galashiels
Copl [Corporal] Leslie RE [Royal Engineers] |
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Rink Hill |
Rink Hill
Rink Hill
Rink Hill |
Mr Riddle Tenant
Mr Elliot Hollybush
Mr Haldane Fairnilee |
008.09 |
A Hill of Considerable elevation Situated on The Rink Farm, about ½ a mile North of the Rink - on the Summit of which Stands the remains of an Ancient British Fort. On the North East Side Are the remains of Several Smaller Fortified Out posts, and ditches. "The Catrail runs round the hip of this hill North, by West. |
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Sheet 8.9 Trace 6
Corpl [Corporal] Leslie R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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Touting Birks Hill |
Touting Birks Hill
Touting Birks Hill
Touting Birks Hill |
Mr Brydon, Netherbarns.
Mr K Geddes, Boldside.
Mr A dun, Boldside |
008.10 |
A considerable height upon the farm of Netherbarns; having a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on its Summit, And is all Arable land. In former times, when Gala was hunting ground - and this hill covered with birch trees, it was known as the 'Touting Birks'. |
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Gardenback Pool |
Gardenback Pool
Gardenback Pool
Gardenback Pool |
Mr Robert Geddes, Boldside
Mr A Dun, Boldside.
Mr W Shortreed, Robinsnest. |
008.10 |
A fishing pool in the Tweed, opposite Lower Faldonside's garden-back, north of a small island in the river. |
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Hedge-end Pool |
Hedge-end Pool
Hedge-end Pool
Hedge-end Pool |
Mr Robert Geddes, Boldside
Mr A Dun, Boldside.
Mr W Shortreed, Robinsnest. |
008.10 |
A pool in the Tweed, South of 'Gardenback Pool', and opposite to Cascade house. |
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Rink Stream |
Rink Stream
Rink Stream
Rink Stream |
Mr Robert Geddes, Boldside
Mr A Dun, Boldside.
Mr W Shortreed, Robinsnest. |
008.10 |
A fishing stream in the Tweed, a little north of the railway bridge, adjoining 'Rink' farm - |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Cascade |
Cascade
Cascade
Cascade |
_ Turnbull, Esq, Proprietor
Mr A Dun, Boldside.
Mr Robert Geddes, Boldside. |
008.10 |
A dwelling house _ recently built, about halfway, on the Selkirk and Galashiels road; it is two Storeys in height and has Stables and a garden attached; a little to the west of the house is a small water-fall _ from which the house is likely to have taken name. The property of _ Turnbull, Esq. |
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Mossend |
Mossend
Mossend
Mossend |
Mr Elliot, Hollybush
Mr A Dun, Boldside.
Mr R Geddes, Boldside. |
008.10 |
A row of hinds houses at the East End of the Loch, on Hollybush farm . |
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[Page] 50
Galasheils Parish
Sheet 8-10. Trace 4. |
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Boldside |
Boldside
Boldside
Boldside |
Mr A Dun, Ferryman
Mr R Geddes, Fisherman
Mr W. Brydone, Netherbarns |
008.10 |
Two dwellings - one storey in height, occupied by the ferryman, and a fisherman, And the property of Hugh Scott, Esq.
There is a ferry at this place,which is widely known as, Boldside ferry, but since the opening of the Selkirk Railway, there is a wayside station, known as 'Abbotsford Ferry' - being so named as an advertisement to tourists intending Visiting Abbotsford, (1½ a miles distant), as it is the only public ferry proximate to it. |
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Boldside and Abbotsford Ferry Station |
Boldside and Abbotsford Ferry Station
Boldside and Abbotsford Ferry Station
Boldside and Abbotsford Ferry Station |
Mr A Dun, Stationmaster
Mr R Geddes, Boldside
Railway Co's [Company's] Directory. |
008.10 |
A Small wooden house at Boldside, on the Selkirk Railway, for the convenience of the ferry passengers for Abbotsford &c , Andrew Dun, Stationmaster and ferryman. |
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Galashiels Parish
Sheet 8.10. Traces 2&3. |
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Boldside Wiel |
Boldside Wiel
Boldside Wiel
Boldside Weil |
Mr R Geddes, fisherman Boldside
Mr W Shortreed, fisherman Robbinsnest
Mr A Dun, ferryman, Boldside |
008.10 |
A deep pool - at the bend of the River Tweed, a little to the South of Boldside. |
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Glenmain Pool |
Glenmain Pool
Glenmain Pool
Glenmain Pool |
Mr R Geddes, Boldside
Mr A Dun Boldside
Mr W Shortreed, Robbinsnest |
008.10 |
A fishing pool in the Tweed, about a ¼th. of a mile north of Boldside- |
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Harp Pool |
Harp Pool
Harp Pool
Harp Pool |
Mr R Geddes, Boldside
Mr A Dun, Boldside
Mr W Shortreed, Robbinnest |
008.10 |
A pool in the Tweed, about a ¼th of a Mile north of Glenmain pool. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Black Strand |
Black Strand
Black Strand
Black Strand |
Robert Geddes, Boldside
W. Shortreed, Fairnilee
James Beattie, Tweed Bridge Toll |
008.14 |
A fishing Stream in the Tweed - halfway between Needlehall Ford and Tweed Bridge. |
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Tweed Bridge Toll Bar |
Tweed Bridge Toll
Tweed Bridge Toll
Tweed Bridge Toll |
James Beattie, Tenant
Robert Geddes, Boldside
W Shortreed, Fairnilee |
008.14 |
A pontage for the bridges - over the Tweed, and Ettrick Water, belonging to the County Roads Trustees. |
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Meeting Pool |
Meeting Pool
Meeting Pool
Meeting Pool |
James Beattie, Tweed Bridge Toll
Robert Geddes, Boldside
William Shortreed, Fairnilee |
008.14 |
A deep pool below Tweed Bridge at the Confluence of the Ettrick Water with the Tweed. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
Sheet 8.13 Trace 3
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Howden Pot |
Howden Pot
Howden Pot
Howden Pot |
Robert Geddes, Boldside
W Shortreed, Fairnilee
R Riddel, The Rink |
008.13 |
A pool in the Tweed a little below Rae Wiel, on the farm of Rink. |
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Needlehall Boat |
Needlehall Boat Pool
Needlehall Boat Pool
Needlehall Boat Pool |
Robert Geddes, Boldside
W Shortreed, Fairnilee.
R Riddel, The Rink |
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A fishing pool in the Tweed- below Howden Pot, opposite "The Rink" farmhous[e] |
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Needlehall Ford |
Needlehall Ford
Needlehall Ford
Needlehall Ford |
Robert Geddes, Boldside
William Shortreed, Fairnilee
R. Riddel, The Rink |
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A fishing Stream in the Tweed, And at one time a Regular ford for a hou[se] the Ruins of which are between the [ford] An "The Rink" farmhouse. |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
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Tweed Bridge |
Tweed Bridge
Tweed Bridge
Tweed Bridge |
C.S. Plummer. Esq. Sunderland Hall
Mr. James Chisholm, Selkirk
Rate Table. in Toll House |
008.14 |
A substatnial Bridge across. the Tweed, about 100 yards above the junction of the Ettrick Water_
It is built of Freestone, and is the property of the Trustees of the County and kept by them in repair-
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North British Railway (Selkirk Branch) |
North British Railway (Selkirk Branch)
North British Railway (Selkirk Branch)
North British Railway (Selkirk Branch) |
Bradshaw's Railway Guide
W.H. Wooley. Station Master
George Roberts Esq. Provost Selkirk_ |
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A Single line of Railway. Connecting Galashiels and Selkirk _ 6 miles in length - It belongs to a Company Called "The Selkirk and Galashiels Railway Company". but is leased to the North British Railway Company by whom it is worked. An Electric Telegraph has been laid down within the last 3 months. |
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Parish of Galashiels.
Sheet 8.14 |
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Ettrick Forest |
Ettrick Forest
Ettrick Forest
Ettrick Forest |
Fullerton's Gazetteer
Chalmers Caledonia
New Statistical Account. |
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A popular, poetic & historical name for the whole, or chief part of Selkirkshire - All the Country watered by the Ettrick, the Yarrow, and their tributaries, and the Kindred districts watered by the Districts North of the Tweed, besides upperward of Clydesdale, were anciently a literal Forest, the remains of the ancient Caledonian Forest -
The most numerous Woods were Oaks, mingled with Birch & Hazel -
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Parish of Galashiels
R. Burnaty
Cap. RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 10 Mar 1858
Memes There is no portion of Galashiels within
any other Parish.
There is no portion of any other
parish within that of Galashiels.
Gaashiels Parish is Situated in
two Counties i.e. Selkirkshire and
Roxburghshire but these portions
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Co. Selkirk
Name Sheets
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PARISH
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GALASHIELS |
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Overstamped "Ordnance ... M.S. Store Southampton" 29 MAR. 1897
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Index to Galashiels Parish [page] 58
Black Strand -- 53
Black Pool -- 47
Blakehope Hill -- 17
Blakehope Burn -- 19
Blindlee Birks -- 5
Blindlee Burn -- 6
Blindlee Tower (Site of) -- 6
Bogle Pool -- 35
Boldside -- 51
Boldside and Abbotsford Ferry Station} -- 51
Boldside Wiel -- 52
Brander Pool -- 37
Burnet's Cairn -- 44
Cadonfoot Bridge -- 18
Cadon Water -- 20
Cadon Linn -- 9
Cadonlinn Bank -- 9
Cadonfoot -- 17
Cadonfoot Pool -- 20
Cadonfoot School -- 19
Calfshaw -- 42
Calfshaw Burn -- 42
Calfshaw Plantation -- 31 & 41
Camp (Remains of) -- 5
Camp (Site of) -- 12
Camp (Site of) -- 23
Camp (Remains of) -- 39
Cascade -- 50
Crow Plantation -- 32
Deadwater Pool -- 28
Elm Wiel -- 38
Englishmen's Sike -- 25
Ettrick Forest -- 56
Fairnilee -- 36
Fairnilee Caul Pool -- 38
Fairnilee Haugh -- 34
Fairnileehaugh Head -- 34
Fairnilee Hill -- 31
F.C. [Free Church] Manse -- 26
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[page] 59 Index Continued
Gala Hill -- 29
Gaasbank -- 27
Gardenbank Pool -- 49
Glenmain Pool -- 52
Gorgum -- 29
Harp Pool -- 52
Hedge-end Pool -- 49
Hemphaugh -- 11
Hindshouse Pool -- 28
Hog Hill -- 41
Hollybush -- 43
Howden Pot -- 54
KilnKnowe -- 5
Kings Shank -- 29
Lint Burn -- 37
Leebrae -- 11
Long Knowe -- 15
Meeting Pool -- 53
Meigle -- 7
Meigle Hill -- 13
Meigle Pots -- 7
Millstone Knowe -- 14
Mossilee -- 14
Mossilee Burn -- 14
Mossilee Hill -- 24
Moss Burn -- 21 & 27
Moss-end -- 50
Mosshouse Pool -- 28
Mount Step -- 43
Needlehall Boat Pool -- 54
Needlehall Ford -- 54
Neidpath Hill -- 17
Neidpath Plantation -- 19
Neidpath Pool -- 20
Netherbarns -- 28
Netherdale Mill (Woollen) -- 26
North British Railway (Selkirk Branch) -- 55
Old Fairnilee (In Ruins) -- 33
Rae Wiel -- 47
Red Burn -- 6
Reservoir (Galashiels Water Company) -- 23
Rink Hill -- 48
Rink Stream -- 49
Riding Stone -- 47
River Tweed -- 40
Robins Nest -- 36 |
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Index Continued [page] 60
Stannis Burn -- 24
Stannis Plantation -- 24
The Catrail or Pictswork ditch -- 45
The Rink -- 44
The Sergeants Stone -- 30
Tod Burn -- 7
Trouting Birks Hill -- 49
Tweed Bridge -- 55
Tweed Bridge T.P. [Turnpike] -- 53
Tweed Mill (Woollen) -- 15
Wallace's Putting Stone -- 13
Willowbush -- 27
Woodend -- 30
Yair Bridge -- 32
Yair Boat Stream -- 38
Yair Gullet -- 37 |
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