Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON | Gordon (Parish) | Continued | [continued from page 4] of a zealous Covenanter, Pringle of Greenknow, whose memoirs have been lately published. The church stands nearly in the centre of the parish, and is very Conveniently placed for the greater part of the population. It was built in 1763, but has since undergone several repairs. At present, it is in rather an indifferent state, particularly as regards the seats, but a contract has been made to renew the seating of the church. It is capable of Containing 400 sitters. There are a few free Seats, which may accommodate about 50. The Manse was built in 1803. The Glebe Consists of 12 acres of arable land & might be let at a rent of from £25 to £30 per annum. The Stipend is payable [continued on page 5] |
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Gordon Parish -- [Signed] W Beatty
Ordnance Survey - Berwick county, OS Name Books - Berwick county - Volume 22 - Parish of Gordon, OS1/5/22
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gordon.
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.