Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALHOUSIE CASTLE | Dalhousie Castle | Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome |
013 | An Ancient Baronial residence Situated on the West side of the South Esk about 2 3/4 miles South of Dalkeith. The building is of a rectangular form and of superior Construction the outside wall of which is about 6 feet in thickness, at the N [North] West corner of the building Stands the Old Tower or Keep which is Still Kept in proper repair, the Castle is surrounded by a neat and well wooded demesne and is the property and occasional residence of the Earl of Dalhousie |
| CASTLE DEAN WOOD | Castle Dean Wood | Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome |
013 | A plantation of Fir and Forest trees S.W [South West] of Dalhousie Castle through which a small stream runs which is called Castle Dean Burn, from where it enters the wood till it joins the South Esk South of the Castle |
| CASTLE DEAN BURN | Castle Dean Burn | Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome |
013 | A plantation of Fir and Forest trees S.W [South West] of Dalhousie Castle through which a small stream runs which is called Castle Dean Burn, from where it enters the wood till it joins the South Esk South of the Castle |
| CASTLE QUARRY (Sandstone) | Castle Quarry | Alexander Main Esq Agent Old Manse John Barclay, Woodranger Millhome | 013 | An old Sandstone Quarry a short distance South of Dalhousie Castle and on the East side of the South Esk from which stones are taken for any buildings that may be erected about the Castle |
Continued entries/extra info
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List of Names collected by John Early C asst [Civilian Assistant]
[Object for Dalhousie Castle] House
[Object for Castle Dean Wood] Wood
[Object for Castle Quarry] Quarry
[Parish] Cockpen Ph. [Parish]
[Signed] July 8th 1852 John Early c.a. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Description for "Castle Dean Wood" runs on into that for "Castle Dean Burn". Transcribed separately for clarity.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 35 - Parishes of Cockpen, Newbattle and Lasswade, OS1/11/35
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of Cockpen, Newbattle, and Lasswade.
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.