OS1/30/14/107
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundhope Bridge | Sundhope Bridge | Mr Thomson Mr Robson Iron Tablet on Bridge |
010.15 | A neat and Substantial Bridge on the Chain principle with Stone Piers at each end it was erected for the Convenience of Sundhope Farm, at the joint expense of the Proprietor James Johnstone Esqr of Alva and Mr Thomas Anderson & Miss Margaret Anderson of Sundhope |
| The Broom | The Broom | Mr Thomson Adam Robson Ebeneezer Hogg |
010.15 | This is locally pointed out as having been the spot where young "Scott" Son of Walter Scott of Harden is said to have been Slain in a hunting fray by some of their Kinsmen the Scotts of Gilmanscleugh on learning the news of the murder Six of the deceased's Brothers flew to Arms to avenge his death. their Father however locked them up in his dungeon and posting to Edinburgh obtained a deed of Confiscation and a grant of the lands of Gilmanscleugh. He returned to Harden with equal Speed released his Sons and Showed them the Charter. To horse lads he Cried and take possession, remarking Savagely the lands of Gilmanscleugh are "weel worth a dead Son. |
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[Page] 107Parish of Yarrow
Sheet 10 No 15 Trace 3
Collected by William Boyd Corporal Royal Engrs [Engineeers]
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