Volume contents
- 1 - Eccles , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Eccles , page 10
- 20 - Eccles , page 20
- 30 - Eccles , page 30
- 40 - Eccles , page 40
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- 114 - Eccles , page 114 (end)
- 115 - Eccles , title page
- 116 - Eccles , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDACRES HILL | Hardacres Hill | John Hood Esqr. Stoneridge James Dickson Esqr. Bughtrig Mr. Stevenson Schoolmaster Eccles |
028.05 | A prominent and cultivated elevation of an elliptical form and very regular appearance, in the S. W. [South West] part of the parish extending from N E [North East] to S W. [South West] There is a tradition that a battle between the English and Scots was fought on the Western part of the Hill, which seems to be confirmed , some broken swords or similar weapons have been found here. _ It appears that Colonel Fenwick , whose attack on Hume Castle took place in 1650 took up his position with his army here or in its immediate vicinity as several Canonballs of Cast Iron varying from 4 to 16 pounds weight have been found on the hill and in the adjoining fields. __ The remains of a British Camp are Situated on its West Side __ |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Eccles
Sheet 28 No. 5 Trace 2
Collected by H. Sharban
Ordnance Survey - Berwick county, OS Name Books - Berwick county - Volume 17 - Parish of Eccles, OS1/5/17
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Eccles.
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.