Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROXBURGH [parish] | Roxburgh (Parish) | Continued | [continued from page 1] The parish extends about 7 1/4 Miles in length, and in breadth varies from 1 to 4 Miles. From the extent thus given, a much larger number of Square miles of surface might be inferred than it will be found to contain This circumstance is accounted for by the irregular and peninsular form of the parish. The figure of the parish is extremely irregular, and has been Compared to the Spread Eagle, with its head to the North, and its wings shadowing Eastward & Westward. The ancient town of Roxburgh, which is stated to have been the fourth town in Scotland in point of importance & population, was situated at the N [North] eastern extremity of the parish [continued on page 3] |
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Parish of Roxburgh -- W. Beatty
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 33 - Parish of Roxburgh, OS1/29/33
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Roxburgh.
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.