Volume contents
- 1 - Polwarth , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Polwarth , page 10
- 16 - Polwarth , page 16
- 16A - Polwarth , page 16a
- 17 - Polwarth , page 17
- 17A - Polwarth , page 17a
- 20 - Polwarth , page 20
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- 48 - Polwarth , page 48 (end)
- 49 - Polwarth , title page
- 50 - Polwarth , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCHMONT HOUSE | Marchmont House | Revd [Reverend] Mr. Home Polwarth Mr. P. Campbell, Marchmont Mr. Thomson Marchmont |
022.05 | The Seat of Sir Hugh Purves Hume Campbell Bart, [Baronet] who is the sole proprietor of the whole parish, stands in the Southern angle of the same, its untoward appearance is plain and substantial however the interior displays taste and splendour. There are besides other rooms the saloon especially most fantastically and richly ornamented with the old and beautiful Stucco-Workmanship so little met with in Scotland. The ornamental Ground in the rear of the building is very tastefully laid out and produces a pleasing effect. A Racket Court situated a short distance from the house, has been erected a few years ago, of which the gallery and Sitting room are furnished with the old but interesting furniture of Redbraes Castle. A Gas Work is at present in course of Erection. This building was erected by the last Earl about the year 1730. and although more than a Century old, Every improvement has been introduced by the present proprietor to make it in every respect an agreeable comfortable and beautiful residence. |
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Parish of Polwarth -- Sheet 22 No. 5 Trace 2 -- Collected by H. Sharban
Ordnance Survey - Berwick county, OS Name Books - Berwick county - Volume 38 - Parish of Polwarth, OS1/5/38
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Polwarth.
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.