Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALTERBURN | Halterburn | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Minister Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | A two storied farm-house slated, in a very ruinous condition, and farm-buildings attached. the property of the Marquis of Tweeddale and tenanted by Mr F. Calder of Yetholm Mains. |
| DAVIE RIG | Davie Rig | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | A hill of considerable height and length, situated on the west of Halterburn |
| SHIEL KNOWE | Shiel Knowe | The Rev [Reverend] J Baird Minister Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster Mr F Calder, Farmer |
017.05 | This names applies to a hill of considerable length situated on the East side of Halterburn. |
| WITCHCLEUCH BURN | Witchcleuch Burn Witchcliffe Burn |
The Rev [Reverend] J Baird, Minister Dr [Doctor] Turner Surgeon Mr Henderson, Schoolmaster The Shepherd, residing at Halterburn |
017.05 | A very small and inconsiderable stream, having its source among the neighbouring hills and joining the Halter burn near Halterburn the Correct pronunciation of this name is rather uncertain and involves a little doubt. the only person I have been able to find by whom the stream is kKown is the Shepherd and he certainly pronounces it Witchcliffe. |
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Parish of Yetholm
Sheet 17.5
Described by William Henderson, Lcn Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Roxburgh county, OS Name Books - Roxburgh county - Volume 42 - Parish of Yetholm, OS1/29/42
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Yetholm.
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.