Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID HAZELFIELD | Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield Hazelfield Hazelfield Haselfield |
William Gassford [Glassford] Thomas Garston William McBittie Ainslies Map 1796 Val [Valuation] Roll 1819 Val. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] |
051 | A farm house with offices attached part of the latter are used as a diary [dairy] occupied by William Gassford. The property of James Thompson Esqr. |
| OVER HAZELFIELD | Over Hazlefield Over Hazlefield Over Hazlefield Upper Hazelfield Upper Hazelfield |
William Gassford [Glassford] Thomas Garston William McBittie Ainslies Map AD 1796 Johnsons Map AD 1821 |
051 | A masion [mansion] house and offices all in good repair. there is a small lawn in front of the house where are placed rare specimens of stones. it is the residence and property of James Thompson Esqr. |
| STANDINGSTONE HILL | Standingstone Hill Standingstone Hill |
William McBittie Thomas Garston |
051 | A small arable hill on the farm of Standingstone on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Crow Hill" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 4
Form 136 [page]
44 -- Mid Hazelfield
43 -- Overhazelfield
40 -- Standingstone Hill
[Notes on page]
[Definition]
"Hazel". A Nut tree with a light brown bark. [Source] Bailey's Dictionary (English)
[Note on the authority of name for Hazelfield in Mid Hazelfield]
In page 10 the valuation Roll is given as an authority for "Hazelfield"
[Note above Over Hazelfield]
See Names List 51B page 43
Transcriber's notes
Dear Drewm,
Please can I point you in the direction of the FAQS to assist you in your transcriptions, http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/transcribe/forums/transcriptions/faqs-frequently-asked-questions/1159677 it is important to be familiar with these. There are also example pages to show you the correct way of transcribing.
Blank pages only need the page number and the words blank page, you do not need all the typed detail from the page header.
Please do not correct names or assume they need corrected, you are transcribing what is on the page, please also do not add names you have no proof of from the actual page.
Trigl has been decided it is trigonometrical.
The situation text should be transcribed either in the extras box or at the beginning of the desc. [Situation] about 4 chains blah blah. Then the desc.
And please ask any questions on the forum.
Thanks
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