Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Hill | Gala Hill Gala Hill Gala Hill |
Mr Stalker, Factor. Mr Ormiston, Gamekeeper. Mr Dunbar, Registrar. |
008.06 | A considerable hill, closely planted, and having on its summit a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station, the property of H Scott, Esqr. |
| Gorgum | Gorgum Gorgum Gorgum |
Mr. Stalker, Factor Mr Ormistion, Gamekeeper Mr. Stalker's or Major Scotts Property Plane. |
008.06 | The Space Enclosed by an old fence near to the Summit of Gala Hill. it appears to have been the part of the hill first planted, and, although well known in the locality - nothing is known of how the name originated - according to Major Scotts Plans, this was once the name of the hill, now called Gala Hill _ |
| King's Shank | King's Shank King's Shank King's Shank |
Mr Stalker, Factor Mr Kemp, Galashiels. Gas Works Mr Ormistion, Gamekeeper |
008.06 | An Eminence at the north Side of Gala Hill, in pasture and having a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on its summit_ |
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Galashiels Ph. [Parish]
Sheet 8.6 Trace 1.
Transcriber's notes
For Gorgum, the Authorities has Mr. Stalkers' Property Plans and has added a question mark and Major Scott's indicating the land owner as well as the Factor having the plans
Ordnance Survey - Selkirk county, OS Name Books - Selkirk county - Volume 4 - Parish of Galashiels, OS1/30/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Galashiels.
Ordnance Survey - Selkirk 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 Selkirk, which is in the south east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.