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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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COVENANTERS' ENCAMPMENT [Rullion Green] | Covenanters Encampment (Track of) | Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
A place on the farm of House of Muir where the distinct track of 8 tents (erected by the Covenanters previous to their engagement at Rullion Green and where they resided) is quite visible, the form is circular, and resembles the impression left by a circular tent that had stood some time. | |
LAWHEAD HILL | Lawhead Hill | Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
012 | A small arable hill on the farm of Lawhead a little east of the house, upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the farm. |
RULLION GREEN | Rullion Green | Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
012 | An old farm house now annexed to House of Muir and occupied by cotters of that farm. |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 31 - Parishes of Currie, Colinton, Lasswade, Penicuik and Glencourse, OS1/11/31
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of Currie, Colinton, Lasswade, Penicuik, and Glencourse.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Midlothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.