Volume contents
- 1 - Eccles , page 1 (start)
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- 30 - Eccles , page 30
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTER WHITRIG | Wester Whitrig Wester Whitrig Wester Whitrig |
George Henderson, Whitrig William Patterson, Ferneyrig Cottage John Sanderson, Ferneyrig |
028.07 | A large farm house two stories high, with suitable offices, and a small arable farm attached. It is the property of Sir John Marjoribanks of Lees. |
| FERNYRIG COTTAGE | Ferneyrig Cottage Ferneyrig Cottage Ferneyrig Cottage Firnyrig Firnyrig Firnyrig |
William Patterson George Henderson John Sanderson New. Statistical account Robert Swan Esq. Writer Mr. Hunter Writers Clerk |
028.07 | A neat and tastefully built cottage, with a garden, and dog-kennels, attached, occupied by a gamekeeper in the employ of Sir J. Marjoribanks of Lees. It is on the Lees estate. Name derived from the ground having been covered with Ferns. |
| PUNCHEON BRIDGE | Puncheon Bridge Puncheon Bridge Puncheon Bridge |
Thomas Firkes, Sunnyside George Henderson John Sanderson |
028.07 | A small bridge or culvert, situated on the country road a little to the south of Sunnyside farm. It is so called from its resemblance to a puncheon. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Eccles
Sheet 28.7
Described by R. Wighton C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Fernyrig - when one checks the New Statistical Account we see the word spelled "Fairnyrigg"
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.