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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnknowe | KilnKnowe KilnKnowe KilnKnowe |
Estate Map William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr Factor |
004.13 | A neat, but small farmhouse, pleasantly situated in a Knoll or Knowe, in the north side of the "North British Railway" there are suitable offices, and small garden attached It is the property of Major Scott of Gala House |
| Camp | Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) |
William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr Mr. Adam Dunbar (printer etc) |
004.13 | The remains of an old camp situated on the "Catrail" and appears to have been formed at the same time with the latter as the Trench or fosse of the "Catrail" passes through it, it situated at the side of "Gala Water" and where the "North British Railway" crosses the latter; there was a portion of the Camp removed by the Construction of the Railway - but what now remains, would indicate that its form partook more of the angular or square than of the round |
| Blindlee Birks | Blindlee Birks Blindlee Birks Blindlee Birks |
James S Anderson, Farmer, Meigle William Kempe Esqr James Stalker Esqr |
004.13 | A narrow strip of wood, Chiefly composed of birch trees of large growth, and having a few firs interspersed. It is situated along the Road Side, in the field in which "Blindlee Tower" stood - hence the name |
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Parish of Galashiels
Sheet 4-13 Trace 6 - 5
Collected by John McCabe
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.