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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden (Parish) | Bowden (Parish) | Continued | have decayed much since 1795. when, according to the former Account, there were about 160 feet of it perfectly entire - A few yards to the North-East of the portion of the wall already mentioned is the ancient well belonging to the house - It is still in good order, and affords to the family, now living at "Holydean", an abundant supply of excellent water - This well was built in the eastern wall of the court, and was about 10 feet from the door of the Eastern Tower - About 140 yards North west from the principal house, on the top of a precipice overhanging a deep dell or dean, called "Ringan's Dean", there was a Chapel or place of worship, with a Burying Ground, as clearly appears, not only from traditionary report, but also from the foundations of the building. |
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Parish of Bowden
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Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 4 - Parish of Bowden, OS1/29/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Bowden.
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.