Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS | Cross Cross Cross |
Alexander G. Catto Schoolmaster Ancrum Henry Scott Sawyer Ancrum Peter Smith Tailor Ancrum |
014.12 | This name applies to an ancient stone pillar or cross erected in the centre of the village, at one time markets, auctions , and proclamations were held here, but now done away with, it is supposed to have been erected during the reign of Alexander the Third. |
| LIDGATE | Lidgate Lidgate Lidgate |
Alexander G.Catto Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum Peter Smith Ancrum |
014.12 | A row of one storey houses with gardens attached, situated a the west end of Ancrum village, and is the property of Walter Ruthford, Forester, Newbattle. |
| CROFTBANK | Croftbank Croftbank Croftbank |
Alexander G. Catto Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum Peter Smith Ancrum |
014.12 | A two storey house with garden attached, situated a little south of Ancrum village and is the property of Mr. William Potts Port Hopeton, Edinburgh. |
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Parish of Ancrum
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 1 - Parish of Ancrum, OS1/29/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Ancrum.
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh 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 Roxburgh, which is in the south east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.