Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINTON (Parish) | Linton (Parish) | Continued | Most of these bones in these Tumuli as well as the Urns containing them, when exposed to the air dissolve into dust- About 75 years ago during the repairs of the church, a large grave was discovered, in which were 50 Skulls; all were equally decayed, and many of them bore marks of violence- It is conjectured that they belonged to individuals who had fallen at Flodden Field; the remains of many of whom, as is well Known, were Consigned to a Common grave in the Cemeteries of the nearest border parishes-- Close to the edge of Linton Loch on 16.11 antideluvian remains were discovered, namely The Skull & Horns of a Red Deer. the Head of a Beaver & various other things, now exhibited in the Kelso Museum- about 3 chains West of the place where the above were discovered. An Urn was dug up- supposed to have been Roman, but doubtful. |
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Parish of Linton
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[Signed] W. Beatty C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 25 - Parish of Linton, OS1/29/25
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Linton.
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.