OS1/34/54/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden Hill | Bowden Hill Bowden Hill Bowden Hill Bowden Hill |
Revd. [Reverend ]J. Duns Torphichen Mr. Blair Esquire Avontoun Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgow Forrest's Co. map |
005 | A large hill in the N.E. [North East] extremity of the Parish, it forms a long high ridge more than half a mile in length E. and W. [East and West] the general surface is very uneven, rough and rocky with scattered boulders, some of which are very large, the Eastern end of the hill, though rather steep has a more even Surface and is free from rocks, and offering good mountain pasturage for cattle & sheep. The north and south sides are clothed with mixed wood, and exceedingly steep and rocky, being quite inaccessible in many places, with steep ledges of whinstone Situation : In the extreme N.E. [North East]of the parish of Torphichen |
| FORT | Fort (Remains of) Old English |
005 | Situation :on the summit of Bowden Hill |
Continued entries/extra info
Ph. [Parish] of Torphichen -- Sheet 5. No. 6 -- Trace 1-- [Page] 5[Text] - Old English
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There is information on the previous page regarding Boden hill and the fortTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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