Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROXBURGH CASTLE (Remains of) | Roxburgh Castle 9Remains of) | Continued | [continued from page 5] in August 1296. It was relinquished to Robert Bruce, by the treaty of Northampton in 1328. In 1334, Edward Baliol, by an insidious treaty, conceded the County of Roxburgh, with nearly all the Southern Shires of Scotland to Edward III., and the castle & town were objects of valorous Contests during more than a Century and a quarter. In 1342, Sir alexander Ramsay, one of the bravest, & most Successful Commanders of the age, took the Castle of Roxburgh, from the English by Escalade. the English regained it on the Capture of David II., in 1346, & they retained it notwithstanding every attempt, [continued on page 7] |
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Roxburgh Parish -- W. Beatty C.a [Civilian assistant]
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.