Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLSTON [village] | Earlston Earlston Earlston |
New Statistical Account Mr Smith, Merchant Mr Wilson Manuafacturer |
026.14 ; 026.15 | The principal village in the Parish of Earlston, Situated on the east bank of the River Leader. about 6 miles below Lauder. and 5 miles from Melrose. For the most part the houses are of recent erection, neat and Comfortable and occupied by Small retailers, mechanics, agriculturalists etc. There are two Manufactories adjoining the village. The principal one is a Manufactory of blankets, plaids and flannels, and the other of gingham, merinos, shawls, muslins etc etc. and affording the means of Subsistance to many of the villagers. There are 4 places of worship, a parish school, a public library and Reading Room: a post office and 3 inns. At the western end of the village may be seen the remains of the tower of Sir Thomas the Rhymer, the West and north sides of which are still standing. |
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Sheet 26 No. 14 Trace 3 Parish of Earlston Described by J McDiarmid
Ordnance Survey - Berwick county, OS Name Books - Berwick county - Volume 16 - Parish of Earlston, OS1/5/16
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Earlston.
Ordnance Survey - Berwick 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 Berwick, which is in the south east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.