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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEDRIDGE BURN | Dodridge Burn Dodridge Burn Dedridge Burn |
A. Robertson J. Whyllie J. Hislop A. Robertson |
004 | A small stream rising on the farm of Dodridge from which it flows in a northerly course till it joins the Almond Water. |
| ADAM BRAE | Adam Brae Adam Brae |
F.Nipper J. Hislop |
004 | An arable eminence a short distance west from Adambrae Mill consisting of a few small hillocks having the appearance of Barrows. it is supposed to be of Roman origin as quantities of human bones have been found from time to time at it. there is also a tradition of a Roman Camp of importance once standing here. |
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Parish of Mid Calder 11DEDRIDGE BURN situation:- About 1 mile W. [West] by S. [South] from Mid Calder
ADAM BRAE situation:- About 1¾ miles W.S.W [West South West] from Mid Calder
Continued entry for ADAMBRAE:- From recent enquiries it appears that the hillocks having the appearance of Barrows are natural and not artificial and that the stone coffins & [and] bones were not found in them but on a flat piece of ground near them. Dr. [Doctor] Somers who wrote a minute account of the Parish does not particularize them; strict enquiry has also been made regarding the Roman Station said to have been here but no authentic information can be obtained. Dr. [Doctor] Somers does not mention anything concerning it.
Abridged from Field Remarks. 29th July 1852
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