OS1/34/56/24
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGILFACE CASTLE | Castle (remains of) Castle (remains of) Castle (remains of) Ogilface Castle (Remains of Ogilface Castle (Remains of) Ogilface Castle (Remains of) Ogilface Castle (Remains of)) |
James Waddell Woodend John Brice Westerhill House William Gentleman Canties Mr. Walker Wester Redburn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Branks Mr. Waddel Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] |
008 | [Situation] About 15 chains E by S. [East by South] from Woodend. This object is the remains of a small oblong building, the walls, although thickly covered with grass are nearly 3 feet high, but the inside is filled up with the ruins, it stands on the E. [East] end of a small but steep ridge above the Barbachlaw Burn & 12 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Woodend, on the N. [North] is a deep though small ravine with a stream running through it; Tho the appearance of the ground on the W. [West] side and stones with lime adhering to them it is thought it was much more extensive - James Waddell of Woodend informed me that the dwelling house of Woodend was built with the stones taken from it - There is nothing definitely known about it but the tradition is that the Covenanters made it a place of defence & protection; it is also stated there is a large excavation in the ridge under the ruins - It is familiarly called the "Old Castle" & sometimes "Woodend Castle" but not general [continued on page 25] |
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[Page] 24Ph. [Parish] of Torphichen -- S. [Sheet] 8. No. 8 T. [Trace] 2
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