Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS LAW | Gallows Law Gallows Law |
James Miller George Affleck |
012 | [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Oldhamstocks. A small eminence in the south west of the demesne of Dunglas part of which is planted. Report says that in former times, malefactors were hanged at this place. |
| FAIRIES' OVEN | Fairies' Oven Fairies' Oven Fairies' Oven Fairies' Oven |
George Affleck Thomas Cairns William Manderson J. Miller |
012 | [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] of Rules Law in Dunglas demesne. A small cave in a freestone rock, at the west end of Dunglas demesne, traditionally said to have been used by the fairies for the purpose which its name imports. This superstitious tradition has probably arisen from the mouth of the cave having a begrimed and smoky appearance. It is about 10 feet from the ground. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 12
Parish of Oldhamstocks
[Margin note] 61 & 62
Ordnance Survey - East Lothian county, OS Name Books - East Lothian county - Volume 16 - Parishes of Oldhamstocks and Innerwick, OS1/15/16
This volume contains place names information in the parishes of Oldhamstocks, and Innerwick.
Ordnance Survey - East Lothian 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 East Lothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.