OS1/30/10/123
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caul Pool | Caul Pool | Mr Thomas Stewart Mr Robert Ballantyne Mr John Waters |
011.11 | A deep pool in the "Ettrick Water" Caused by a "Caul or "Wier" having been constructed here, for the purpose of turning the water to the Saw-mill at Weatherhouse, |
| Weatherhouse | Weatherhouse | Mr Thomas Stewart Mr Robert Ballantyne Mr John Waters. |
011.11 | This name, applies to a Small cottage and a number of other buildings contiguous, comprising Saw-mill joiners workshop, & Smithy etc -- It is the property of the Duke of Buccleuch. Mr. Stewart Says that he thinks its from its situation, that it got the name of "Weatherhouse" it being so much exposed etc |
| The Cants | The Cants | Mr Thomas Stewart Mr Robert Ballantyne Mr John Waters |
011.07 ; 011.11 ; 011.12 | A large plantation, a Short distance South east of "Bowhill House" it is mixed wood, And the trees of Average growth; tradition gives this place and "Carter Haugh", which is Contiguous, as being at one time time a noted place for "Fairies; And this was the place that they used to play thier "Cantrips" And that the latter word has been corrupted into "Cants" |
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[page] 123Parish of Selkirk -- Sheet 11.11 -- Trace 2 & 3 -- Collected by John McCabe
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