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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOONS LAW | Doons Law Doons Law Doons Law |
Mr. James Grieve Mr. William Smith Mr. James Dippie |
017.14 | An inconsiderable hill with a small plantation on its summit forming a rather conspicuous feature in the landscape around it. It is said to be a mark for mariners. Situated about 1/2 mile NNE [North North East] of Whitsome Valley |
| ROMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Doons Law] | Supposed Roman Remains | Mr. James Grieve Mr. James Dippie Mr. William Smith |
017.14 | About 18 years ago when some men were ploughing along the S. [South] [Side] of the plantn. [plantation] on Doons Law they discovered Several Stone Coffins buried only 10 or 12 inches beneath the Surface. The coffins contained human remains likewise a small urn of unglazed earthenware. About 28 years ago when the field on the N. [North] Side of Leetside Steading was being drained a brass Camp Kettle was found near the spot indicated on trace. I believe the Kettle is now in the possession of Sir George H. Boswick, Bart. [Baronet], Blackadder House |
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Whitsome Parish -- 17.14. T. [Traces] 3 & 4 -- Charles Buck
Ordnance Survey - Berwick county, OS Name Books - Berwick county - Volume 41 - Parish of Whitsome, OS1/5/41
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Whitsome.
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.