Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERSBARNS | Chestersbarns Chestersbarns Chestersbarns |
George Swords, Chesters William Ogilvie, Esqr. A.G.Catto, Ancrum, teacher |
014.15; 020.03 | This name applies to a house one Storey high (thatched) with a vegetable garden attached. it is Situated Near Chesters Glen on the Estate of Chesters, and is the Property of William Ogilvie Esq. |
| CRAIGEND BURN | Craigend Burn Craigend Burn Craigend Burn |
George Turnbull, Forester, Minto George Sword, Chesters William Aitchison, Barnhills |
020.03 | This name applies to a Stream having its Source at the East base of Minto Craigs, on the farm of Barnhills, and flows in a Southerly direction till it joins the River Teviot near Barnhills Farm House |
| PHILIP'S SCAR | Philip's Scar Philip's Scar Philip's Scar |
George Turnbull, Forester William Aitchison, Barnhills George Sword, Chesters |
020.03 | This Name applies to a precipitous Scar on the North Side of the River Teviot, Near Barnhills (farm Ho. [house]), it is Said that a Man of the Name of Philip's Was drowned in a pool near this scar, hence the Name. |
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Parish of Ancrum
Sheet 20 No. 3
Names described by C/a [Civilian/ assistant] Kelly
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.