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PARISH OF CURRIE
PLAN 12A
INDEX
Clubbiedean Burn -- 4
Cock Rig -- 5
Craigenterrie -- 5
Harbour Hill -- 5
Parish of Currie -- 3
Whiteside Burn -- 4 |
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CURRIE [parish] |
Parish of Currie
Parish of Currie
Parish of Currie
Parish of Currie
Parish of Currie
Parish of Currie |
J.T. Gordon, Sheriff.
Gazetteer of Scotland by Fullarton & Company.
Statistical Account 1845.
Sinclair's Statistical Account Volume 5 Page 313.
Post office Directory 1850.
Knox's County Map. |
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Nearly in the central part of the County of Edinburgh.
A parish in the county of Edinburgh situated about 6 miles south west of the city of Edinburgh. Its extent is about 5 or 6 miles in every direction but in one quarter it measures from east to west about 9 miles. This parish is in the presbytery of Edinburgh and Synod of Lothian and Tweed-dale. |
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COCK RIG |
Cock Rig
Cock Rig |
Thomas Cairns.
William Henderson. |
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About 25 chains north west from Craigenterrie.
A small heathy eminence on the farm of Craigenterrie. On its summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] station. |
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KENLEITH BURN |
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See remarks on plan 5D. Anno. 22nd October 1852. |
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WHITESIDE BURN |
Whiteside Burn
Whiteside Burn |
Thomas Cairns.
William Henderson. |
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Rising about ¼ mile west from Harbour Hill and running in a westerly direction.
A small stream gathering on the farm of Craigsterrie and running in a northerly direction through part of a farm which was formerly called Whiteside and at length runs into the Water of Leith a little east of the village of Currie. Near its termination it changes its name and is called Poets Burn from the circumstance of its passing a place which was the residence of Thomson author of the Season. |
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CRAIGENTERRIE |
Craigenterrie
Craigenterrie
Craigentarrie |
Thomas Cairns
William Henderson
Knox's County Map |
012 |
About 25 chains south-east from Craigenterrie.
A small farm house one storey high thatched and in bad repair having a sheep farm attached. The property of - Scott, Esqr. [Esquire]. |
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HARBOUR HILL |
Harbour Hill
Harbour Hill
Harbour Hill |
Thomas Cairns
William Henderson
Knox's County Map |
012 |
About ¾ of a mile north of Bell's Hill.
A hill of a moderate size part of the farms of Capelaw and Craigenterrie. It is part of the Pentland Hills and near the north-east end of this range. At this place the hills present the appearance of a group rather than a range. On the summit of this hill a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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PARISH OF COLINTON
PLAN 12A
INDEX
Capelaw Hill -- 10
Capelaw -- 10
Parish of Colinton -- 9 |
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Parish of Colinton - See Name Book Plan 6D.
In the central part of the County of Edinburgh.
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CAPELAW |
Capelaw
Capelaw
Capelaw
Cape Law |
Knox's County Map
John Smith
William Henderson |
012 |
About 30 chains in a south-east direction from Capelaw Hill.
A small farm house one storey high and in good repair with a farm of moorland attached. The property of William Robertson, Esqr. [Esquire] of Logan House. |
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CAPELAW HILL |
Capelaw Hill
Capelaw Hill
Capelaw Hill
Cape Law Hill |
Knox's County Map
John Smith
William Henderson
Knox's County Map |
012 |
About one third of a mile north-east from Harbour Hill.
A hill of a moderate size part of the farm of Capelaw and part of the Pentland range of hills, On its summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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PARISH OF LASSWADE
PLAN 12A
INDEX
Allermuir Hill -- 15
Boghall -- 17
Boghall Burn -- 16
Glen Cottage -- 17
Kirkyetton Mill -- 15
Parish of Lasswade -- 14
Hillend Hill -- 16
Windy Door Nick -- 15 |
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Parish of Lasswade - see Name Book Plan 6D
Nearly in the central part of the County of Edinburgh
See Name Book Plan 6D |
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ALLERMUIR HILL |
Allermoor Hill
Allermoor Hill
Allermuir Hill
Allermuir Hill
Allermuir Hill |
James Steedman
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
County Map
Mr. Ramsay, Edinburgh
Water Company's Map |
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About 1 mile west from Hillend Hill.
A large hill, part of the farms of Boghall and Swanton. It is a part of the Pentland range. |
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KIRKYETTON HILL |
Kirkyetton Hill
Kirkyetton Hill
Kirk Yetton Hill |
James Steedman
R. Duncan
County Map |
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About ¾ of a mile north-west from Boghall.
A large hill part of the farms of Boghall and Swanston. It is part of the Pentland range. On its summit ia a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station called "--". |
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WINDY DOOR NICK |
Windy Door Nick
Windy Door Nick |
J. Steedman
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence |
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About ¼ mile east from Allermuir Hill.
A hollow between Allermoor Hill and Kirk Yetton Hill. On the farm of Boghall. |
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BOGHALL BURN |
Boghall Burn
Boghall Burn |
James Steedman
Robert Duncan |
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Rises about 10 chains south of Windy Door Nick. Runs in a south-east direction.
A small stream which rises on the farm of Boghall and after running in a easterly direction for a few miles runs into the River Esk a little east of Boghall farm house. This streams forms the boundary for some distance between the parishes of Lasswade and Glencross. |
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HILLEND HILL |
Hillend Hill
Hillend Hill |
James Steedman
Robert Duncan |
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About ¾ of a mile north from Boghall.
A hill of a moderate size and elevation, part of the farm of Hillend. It is the eastern termination of the Pentland range. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trionometrical] Station. |
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BOGHALL |
Boghall
Boghall
Bog Hall |
James Steedman
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
County Map |
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About 30 chains north-east from Fulford.
A handsome farm house with suitable offices. The property of Col. [Colonel] Gibson Pentland. |
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GLEN COTTAGE |
Glen Cottage
Glen Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick |
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About 1 and ¼ mile from Fulford in a south-west direction.
A small neat cottage upon the south eastern margin of the Edinburgh Water Company Reservoir. It was erected by the Company for the residence of a caretaker. |
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PARISH OF PENICUIK
PLAN
INDEX
Black Hill -- 22
Bells Mill -- 26
Chapel and Graveyard -- 27
Kingfield Rigg -- 21
Kirk Burn -- 21
Kings Hill -- 25
Kirkton -- 26
Logan Manse -- 23
Logan Burn -- 23
Logan Manse (Ruin) -- 24
Logan Cottage -- 25
Parish of Penicuik -- 20
Pentland Hills - 21
St Catherines Chapel -- 27
White Cleugh -- 22
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PENICUIK [parish] |
Parish of Penicuik
Parish of Penicuik
Parish of Penicuik
Pennycuick
Penicuick
Penicuik |
J.T. Gordon, Sheriff
Post Office Directory
Statistical Account 1845
Sinclairs Statistical Account
Gazetteer of Scotland by Fullarton
Knox's County Map |
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In the southern part of the County of Edinburgh.
A parish in the County of Edinburgh, bounded on the north-west and north by Currie and Colinton; on the north east by Glencorse; on the east, including the north side of a long easterly projection by Lasswade and Carrington; on the south-east by Temple; on the south and south-west by Peebles-shire and on the west by Listonshiels, the detached part civilly of Kirkliston and ecclesiastically of Kirknewton. It is very irregular but in a general view is a parallelogram of 7½ miles by 4. The area is about 20,000 Scottish acres. |
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KIRK BURN |
Kirk Burn
Kirk Burn
Kirk Burn |
Knox's County Map
John Smith
William Henderson |
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Rising about ½ mile east from Capelaw Hill and runs south into Glencross Reservoir.
A small stream which rises on the farms of Capelaw and running in a southerly direction at length runs into the reservoir of the Edinburgh Water Company. |
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KNIGHTFIELD RIG |
Knightfield Rig
Knightfield Rig |
John Jackson
William Henderson |
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About 1 mile and ½ west from Fulford.
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill |
William Ferguson
John Jackson
John Smith |
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About 1 mile and ¾ west from Glencross Reservoir.
A hill of a moderate size part of the farms of Kirkton and Logan. Housed on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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WHITE CLEUGH |
White Cleugh
White Cleugh
White Cleugh |
William Henderson
John Jackson
John Jackson |
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About 1 mile west of Kirkton.
A ravine in the farms of Logan House and Kirkton through which a small stream runs. |
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WHITE CLEUGH BURN |
White Cleugh Burn
White Cleugh Burn |
Charles Borthwick
John Jackson |
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Running through White Cleugh in an east direction.
A small stream rising on the farm of Logan House and runs through White Cleugh from which it derives its name. |
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LOGAN BURN |
Logan Burn
Logan Burn
Logan Burn
Logan House Burn
Logan Water |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick
William Henderson
Knox's County Map
Statistical Account 1845 |
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Running north-east into Glencross Reservoir.
A small stream having its source on the farms of Brae--- and that of Logan House in the Pentland Hills, and a course of some distance through valleys it runs into the Water Company Reservoir of which it is the principal supply. After flowing from the reservoir it is called Glencross Burn. |
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LOGAN HOUSE |
Logan House
Logan House |
William Henderson
John Jackson |
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About ¾ of a mile south-west from Kirkton.
A farm house two storeys high with out offices attached. The property of John Robertson. Near it is situated the ruin of the ancient house of Logan. |
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LOGAN HOUSE (Ruins of) |
Loan House (In Ruins)
Loan House (In Ruins)
Loan House (In Ruins)
Loan House (In Ruins)
Lodging Hirse |
Charles Borthwick
John Jackson
Knox's County Map
Statistical Account 1845
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Nearly 1 mile west from Glencross Reservoir.
The ruins of an ancient building two square portions of which are still entire. Both these have vaulted roofs and the walls are so thick that in the south-east end of the eastern ruin a small apartment is cut out of the thickness of the wall. Two small round windows still remain. |
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KING'S HILL |
King's Hill
King's Hill
King's Hill |
John Jackson
William Henderson
Knox's County Map |
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About ¼ mile south-west from Kirkton.
A small hill a little west of Kirkton farm house. A tradition in the locality assents that King Robert Bruce stood on this hill during the course of a match between some favourite hounds of his and that of William, St. Clair of Roslin. This tradition has been rendered popular by being --- by Sir W. Scott in his Lady of the Lake ---. |
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LOGAN COTTAGE |
Logan Cottage
Logan Cottage |
William Henderson
John Jackson |
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About ½ mile south-west from Glencross Reservoir.
A handsome cottage of the modern style situated on the side of an eminence on the northern margin of Logan Burn and surrounded by pleasant ground. It is used as a hunting lodge by the proprietor Mr. Robertson. |
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BELL'S HILL |
Bell's Hill
Bell's Hill
Bell's Hill
Bell'd Hill |
William Henderson
John Jackson
John Smith
County Map |
012 |
About ½ mile north-west from Kirkton.
A hill of a moderate size in the farm of Kirkton. It is a part of the Pentland Range. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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KIRKTON |
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton |
John Jackson
William Henderson
Knox's County Map |
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About 10 chains from the west side of Glencross Reservoir.
A small farm house and out offices with a farm of moorland attached. The property of Mr. Robertson of Logan House. It is situated a little west of the ruins of St. Catherine's Church hence the name Kirk-ton. |
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CHAPEL AND GRAVEYARD |
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Ruins of ST CATHERINE'S CHAPEL (Submerged) |
St. Catherine's Chapel (Ruins of) and Graveyard
St. Catherine's Chapel (Ruins of) and Graveyard |
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Statistical Account 1845, Page 37 |
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In Glencross Resevoir.
The ruins of an old chapel with its burying ground which is now covered with water. The remains of this Chapel was submerged in 1824 when the Edinburgh Water Company completed their large reservoir. This Cahpel was anciently called St. Catherine of the Hopes to distinguish it from another chapel dedicated to St. Catherine in the parish of Liberton which was called St. Catherine of the Kaims. |
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PARISH OF GLENCROSS
PLAN 12A
INDEX
Bush Loan Toll Bar -- 48
Bush -- 46
Castlelawhill -- 31
Castle Knowe -- 31
Castlelaw -- 33
Covenanters' Encampment -- 39
Crosshouse -- 43
Claremont Cottage -- 45
Crawley Cistern -- 51
Crawley Cottage -- 47
Druidical Circle -- 41
Bellwood -- 40
East Howgate -- 43
Fala Knowe -- 31
Fort -- 32
Fulford -- 33
Filtering Ponds -- 35
Flotterstone Bridge -- 47
Flotterstone -- 44
Glencross Reservoir -- 34
House of Muir Sheep Market -- 38
House of Muir -- 41
Glencross Mains -- 47
Glencross School -- 40
Glencross Cottage -- 49
Glencross Church -- 50
Glencross Burn -- 46
Glencross Manse -- 44
Lawhead Hill -- 30
Martyr's Tomb -- 37
Parish of Glencross -- 30
Rullion Green -- 39
Site of Battle -- 40
Loganbank -- 49
Sunnyside -- 49
The Glen -- 35
Turnhouse -- 36
Turnhouse Hill -- 36
Woodhouselee Hill -- 35
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GLENCROSS |
Glencross or Glencorse
Glencross or Glencorse
Glencross or Glencorse
Glencross
Glencorse
Glencorse
Glencross
Glencross |
J.T. Gordon
Gazetteer of Scotland
Statistical Account 1845
Sinclair's Statistical Account
Knox's County Map
Post Office Directory
Oliver and Boyd's Almanac
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Torrence, Minister |
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In the central part of the County of Edinburgh.
A parish near the centre of the County of Edinburgh on the southern slope of the Pentland Hills. It is bounded on the north by Colinton; on the east by Lasswade and on the south and west by Penicuik. This parish was formed in 1616 from the ancient parishes of Pentland and Penicuik the northern division being taken from the former and the southern division from the latter. |
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CASTLE KNOWE |
Castle Knowe
Castle Knowe |
John Jackson
John Smith |
012 |
¼ mile north from Castlelaw.
A small knoll in the farm of Castlelaw. |
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CASTLELAW HILL |
Castlelaw Hill
Castlelaw Hill
Castlelaw Hill |
John Jackson
John Smith
Knox's County Map |
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1 mile west from Fulford.
A large hill in the farm of Castlelaw. It is a part of the Pentland Range. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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FALA KNOWE |
Fala Knowe
Fala Knowe |
John Jackson
John Smith |
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About 1 mile north-west from Fulford.
A small knoll in the farm of Castlelaw. |
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FORT [Castlelaw] |
Camp (Ancient)
Camp (Ancient)
Roman Camp
Camp
Camp |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map
Statistical Account 1845
Sinclairs Statistical Account |
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10 chains north from Castlelaw.
An ancient camp on the farm of Castlelaw. It is of an oval form and the fosse and ramparts are still very distinct especially on the north side.
In the Statistical Account of the County of Edinburgh it is said "There are distinct vestiges of two Camps in this parish one at Castlelaw and the other on a rising ground which forms part of the base of Twinhouse Hill."
From the slope and construction of the above object it appears to be of the same class as those usually considered British Forts and written Fort in Old English on the plans. |
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CASTLELAW |
Castlelaw
Castlelaw |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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[Situation] ¾ of a Mile E. [East] from Glencross Reservoir.
A farm house one Storey high Slated and in good repair with suitable out offices attached & a farm. |
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WOODHOUSELEE HILL |
Wood house lee Hill
Wood house lee Hill
Wood house lee Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
James Steedman
R. Duncan |
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[Situation] about 3/8 Miles N.W.by N. [North West by North] from Wood house lee
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FULFORD |
Fulford
Fulford
Fulford |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
James Steedman
R. Duncan |
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[Situation] About ¼ of a mile E.N.E. [East North East from Woodhouselee.
A farm and offices all in good repair on the estate of Woodhouselee. |
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Form 136
Page 60- Castlelaw
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GLENCROSS RESERVOIR |
Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir
Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir
Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir
Compensation Pond
Compensation reservoir
Compensation Pond
Glencorse Reservoir
Glencorse Reservoir
Glencorse Reservoir |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff
County Map
Statistical Account 1845
Gazetteer of Scotland by Fullarton & Company
Water Company's Map
Mr. Cameron, Clerk
Mr. Ramsay, Manager |
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Situate partly in the Parish of Currie and partly in the Parish of Glencross.
A large reservoir or artificial lake formed by stopping the waters of the Logan Burn, belonging to the Edinburgh Water Company. The water is filtered in three small ponds and then conveyed in pipes for supplying the City of Edinburgh. The ancient church of St. Catherine is submerged in the north end of this reservoir. During dry seasons the ruins are seen above the surface of the water.
The spelling Glencross is here adopted in preference to Glencorse as given by the authorities quoted as the former spelling is used in the parish name and on several other names. |
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THE GLEN |
The Glen
The Glen
The Glen |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick
Knox's Co. [County] Map |
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[Situation] From about 10 to 25 chains S.S. E. [South South East] from Glencross Reservoir.
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FILTERING PONDS [Glencross Reservoir] |
Filtering Ponds
Filtering Ponds |
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Mr. C. Borthwick |
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[Situation] East side of The Glen.
Three small rectangular ponds in which the water is filtered previous to its being conveyed in pipes to Edinburgh. It is situated about ¼ mile South of the reservoir. |
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Form 136
Page 77 -- The Glen
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TURNHOUSE |
Turnhouse
Turnhouse |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick |
012 |
About 1 mile and ½ south-west and south of Woodhouselee.
An old farmhouse in a dilapidated state, and at present untenanted the farm being annexed to House of Muir. Tradition states that during the match between the hounds of King Robert Bruce and that of the Knight of Roslin, the dogs succeeded in turning the stag at this place hence the origin of the name. |
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TURNHOUSE HILL |
Turnhouse Hill
Turnhouse Hill |
Revd. [Reverend} A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick |
012 |
1 and five-eighths miles south-west of Woodhouselee.
A hill of a modest size on the farm of Turnhouse. It is one of the Pentland range. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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MARTYRS' TOMB [Rullion Green] |
Martyr's Stone
Martyr's Stone
Martyr's Stone
Martyr's Tomb |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] 1845 |
012 |
[Situation] 1 5/8 miles S.W.by S. [South West by South from Woodhouselee.
A plain tomb stone erected in 1738 to the memory of the Covenanters who fell in the battle of Rullion Green, The names of the Rev. [Reverend] J. Crookshanks, Mr. A. McCormack and about 50 others are inscribed on it and stated to be slain while "innocently" defending themselves against the enemies of Christ's Gospel. |
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[Page] 37 -- Parish of Glencross
Form 136
Page 75 - Martyrs' Stone
This object is evidently a tomb.
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order of Captn. [Captain] James. |
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HOUSE OF MUIR SHEEP MARKET |
House of Muir Sheep Market
House of Muir Sheep Market |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick |
012 |
About 1 and five-eighths miles south-south-west from Woodhouselee.
At this place is held a sheep market once a year on the second Monday of April. The magistrates of Edinburgh in the year 1612 gave Lord Abernethy of Salton the superiority of some at Salton for the right of holding fairs at House of Muir. It was formerly held once a week and was the sheep market for the City. |
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LAWHEAD HILL |
Lawhead Hill
Lawhead Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff |
012 |
1¾ miles south-south-west from Woodhouselee.
A small hill in the farm of Lawhead a little east of the farm house. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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COVENANTERS' ENCAMPMENT [Rullion Green] |
Covenanters Encampment (Track of)
Covenanters Encampment (Track of)
Covenanters Encampment (Track of) |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff
Mr. C. Borthwick |
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At this place the track of an encampment where Covenanters encamped before the battle of Rullion Green. The appearance as of the Track of 8 tents are distinctly visible. |
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RULLION GREEN |
Rullion Green
Rullion Green
Rullion Green |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff
Mr. C. Borthwick |
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1½ miles south-west by south of Woohouselee.
An old farm house now occupied by work persons. The farm being annexed to House of Muir. |
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Site of BATTLE (Between the Covenanters and Royal Troops. 1666) [Rullion Green] |
Site of Battle Between the Covenanters and Royal Troops 1666
Site of Battle Between the Covenanters and Royal Troops 1666
Site of Battle Between the Covenanters and Royal Troops 1666
The Battle of the Pentland Hills
The Battle of the Pentland Hills
The Battle of the Pentland Hills |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff
Statistical Account 1845 Page 315
Maitland's History of Edinburgh Page 506 |
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About 1½ miles south-west by south of Woodhouselee.
The site of this battle is shown on a hollow portion of ground on the farm of Rullion Green. It was fought on the 28th of November 1666 between the Covenanters and the Royal Troops under the command of Dalzell of Bins. The Covenanters were dispersed with many of their number killed. |
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DRUIDICAL CIRCLE (Site of) [House of Muir] |
Druidical Circles (Site of)
Druidical Circles (Site of)
Druidical Circles (Site of) |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. D. Torrence
Statistical Account of Edinburgh |
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About 1 and five-eighths miles south-south-west of Woodhouselee.
The site of an ancient Druidical temple on the farm of House of Muir. The present minister of the parish and his brother, say that they remember seeing it before being demolished. The track of it is yet visible and two stones remain yet which were not removed. One of those is to be seen in the fence which crosses the site. The circle was about -- feet in diameter and the stones forming the circle were 3 or 4 feet high.
"There were a few years ago, the very perfect remains of a Druidical temple on an eminence on Mr. McNiel's property close upon the high road near Marchwell. It formed a circle of large stones placed near each other forty feet in diameter. Lately however they have been heedlessly broken and removed to build a wall which now runs through the middle of it." Statistical Account of County Edinburgh, Page 317. |
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HOUSE OF MUIR |
House of Muir
House of Muir |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Mr. C. Borthwick |
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About 1 and three-eighths miles south-south-west of Woodhouselee.
A farm house in good repair with suitable offices and a large farm attached. The property of Mr. Caird-- of Baldoon, County of Wigtown. |
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TOWER OF FULFORD |
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WOODHOUSELEE |
Woodhouselee
Woodhouselee |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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In the Parish of Glencross, about 1 and one-eighth miles north-east by east of Gencross Reservoir.
A handsome mansion house with suitable offices, gardens, and surrounded by a small demesne well wooded and ornamented.
This house consists partly of the ancient Tower of Fulford which was repaired from the stones taken from an old mansion which was called Woodhouselee and from which the present building took its name. Together with the above mentioned tower there were large additions made around to make it a suitable mansion in accordance with the modern taste. It is the property and residence of William Tytler Esqr. [Esquire].
"About a hundred and thirty years ago, the Tower of Fulford which was likewise a place of great antiquity was repaired from the stones of this house (Old Woodhouselee) and took the name of Woodhouselee". Sinclair's Statistical Account, volume 15, page 441. |
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CROSSHOUSE |
Crosshouse
Crosshouse
Cross Houses |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map |
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About ½ mile south by east of Woodhouselee.
A neat and well constructed farm house two storeys high slated and in good repair with suitable outhouses and a large farm attached. The property of W.R. Trotter of Rush. |
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EAST HOWGATE |
East Howgate
East Howgate
How Gate |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map |
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About three-eighths mile south-east of Woodhouselee.
A small village situated on the road leading from Edinburgh to Biggar, In it is a Public House, A Smith's Workshop and a few cot houses occupied by labourers. The property of William Tytler Esqr. [Esquire] of Woodhouselee.
This place is called East Howgate to distinguish it from another place of the name of Howgate about 6 miles distant. |
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FLOTTERSTONE |
Flotterstone
Flotterstone
Flotterston
Flotterston |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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Seven-eighths of a mile south by west of Woodhouselee.
An old cot house on the farm of Crosshouse and on the side of the public road over Flotterstone Bridge at present untenanted and in bad repair. |
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GLENCROSS MANSE |
Glencross Manse
Glencross Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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Nearly adjoining Crosshouse.
A handsome house with garden attached. The residence of the parish minister of the established church, Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Torrence. |
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BUSH LOAN T.P. |
Bush Loan Toll Bar
Bush Loan Toll Bar |
Revd. A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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27 chains east-south-east of Woodhouselee.
A Toll Bar on the road leading from Edinburgh to Biggar. |
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CLAREMONT COTTAGE |
Claremont Cottage
Claremont Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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¾ mile south-south-east of Woodhouselee.
A neat cottage of the modern style situated on the demesne of Bush. Built for the accommodation of one of the principal servants. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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About five-eighths miles south-east by east of Woodhouselee.
A small farm house. The property of William Tytler Esqr. {Esquire], Woodhouselee. |
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BUSH |
Bush
Bush |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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About ¾ mile south-east of Woodhouselee.
A neat mansion house 3 storeys high of a plain style of architecture and surrounded by a demesne tastefully laid out. |
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GLENCROSS BURN |
Glencross Burn
Glencross Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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Running east from Glencross Reservoir through the Parish of Glencross.
A stream gathering on the farms of Bavelaw and Logan House, in a valley formed by the Pentland Hills. From its source until it runs into the Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir it is called Logan Burn and after issuing from the Reservoir it is called Glencross Burn until it joins the Esk. |
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CRAWLEY COTTAGES |
Crawley Cottages
Crawley Cottages |
Charles Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence |
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About seven-eighths of a mile south by west of Woodhouselee.
A range of three cottages on the farm of Crawley. It is built on the site of an old house which was called "Skintie". |
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FLOTTERSTONE BRIDGE |
Flotterstone Bridge
Flotterstone Bridge |
Charles Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence |
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About seven-eighths of a mile south by west of Woodhouselee.
A stone bridge of one arch crossing Glencross Burn on the road from Edinburgh to Biggar. |
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GLENCROSS MAINS |
Glencross Mains
Glencross Mains |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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About 1¼ miles south of Woodhouselee.
A farm house two storeys high and in good repair with suitable out offices attached and a large farm. The property of William Child, Esqr. [Esquire]. |
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BELLWOOD |
Bellwood
Bellwood |
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map |
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1 and three-eighths miles south by west of Woodhouselee.
A handsome mansion house with suitable out offices and garden, ornamental ground &c. The property of Miss Austin. |
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GLENCROSS SCHOOL |
Glencross School House
Glencross School House |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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1 and three-eighths miles south-south-west of Woodhouselee.
A stone building two storeys with a spire surmounted with a vane. It is the parish school and is attended during the year by 40 scholars of both sexes. The teacher'a salary is derived from the heritors and the subscription of the scholars. |
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GLENCROSS COTTAGE |
Glencross Cottage
Glencorse Cottage |
Charles Borthwick
Knox's County Map |
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About 1 and three-eighths miles south of Woodhouselee.
A rectangular stone building two storeys high, slated and in good repair with out offices and garden attached. Occupied by respectable families. |
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LOGANBANK |
Loganbank
Loganbank |
Charles Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence |
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1 and one-eighth miles south-east by south of Woodhouselee.
A neat mansion house in the cottage style with a thatched roof with garden and ornamental ground attached. The property of H.M. Inglis Esqr. [Esquire]. |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside
Sunnyside |
Charles Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence |
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About 1 and three-eighths miles south-south-east of Woodhouselee.
A cot house on the farm of Glencross Mains. |
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GLENCROSS CHURCH |
Glencross Church
Glencross Church |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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About 1 mile south-east by south of Woodhouselee.
A small stone building built in the form of a cross, with spire. Erected in 1665 with additions in 1699. The interior is fitted up with galleries &c. capable of accommodating 200 of a congregation. The number of communicants at present is 150. It is the parish church. |
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GLENCROSS HOUSE |
Glencross House
Glencross House |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Charles Borthwick |
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5 chains north-west by west of Glencross Church.
A handsome mansion house with garden and ornamental ground attached. The property of William Child, Esqr. [Esquire]. |
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CRAWLEY CISTERN |
Water House
Water House
Crawley Cistern
Crawley Cistern
Crawley Cistern |
Charles Borthwick
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence
Water Company's Map
Mr. Cameron, Clerk
Mr. Ramsay, Manager |
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About ¾ mile south by east of Woodhouselee.
A rectangular stone building containing a tank belonging to the Edinburgh Water Company from which a main pipe leads in a subteraneous passage to the city. |
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CRAIGENTERRIE |
Craigenterrie
Craigenterrie
Craigentarrie |
Thomas Cairns, Craigenterrie
William Henderson, Kirkton
Knox's County Map |
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A small farm house one storey high, thatched and in very indifferent repair. It has a sheep farm attached and is the property of - Scott Esqr. [Esquire], Malleny near Edinburgh. |
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HARBOUR HILL |
Harbour Hill |
Thomas Cairns, Craigenterrie
William Henderson, Kirkton |
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A tolerably sized heathy hill on the farms of Capelaw and Craigenterrie. It is near the north-east extremity of the Pentland Hills, which in this locality form a group rather than a range being divided by Logan Burn which of this runs through a very romantic but lonely valley.
A Trigl. [Trigonometrical] upon its summit called by Trig. party after the hill. |
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COCK RIG |
Cock Rig |
Thomas Cairns, Craigenterrie by Currie
William Henderson, Kirkton by Penicuik |
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A small heathy eminence on the farm of Craigensterrie north of the house, upon it stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig. party "Craigenterrie". |
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WHITESIDE BURN |
Whiteside Burn |
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William Henderson, Kirkton by Penicuik |
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A streamlet gathering upon the farm of Craigenterrie and meandering in a northerly direction past the now extinct farm of Whiteside, joins the "Water of Leith" a little east of the Village of Currie. Previous to its junction with the "Water of Leith" it is called the "Poet's Burn" from its passing the residence of Thomson, author of "The Seasons". |
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PENTLAND HILLS |
Pentland Hills |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance Glencross Manse
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, PenicuiK Manse
Co. [County] Map. |
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A range of high hills, or mountains running from the locality where the 3 Counties of Lanark, Peebles and Edinburgh approximate and stretching away in a north easterly direction terminates in the parish of Lasswade. Their elevation averages 16 or 1700 feet above the level of the sea and their appearance is at once lofty and picturesque. The River North Esk and Water of Leith have their sources amongst them together with many rivulets of less note. "Carnathy" is the loftiest hill of the range and is connected, as is the entire chain, with Scottish literature, both historical and romantic. - |
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KNIGHTFIELD RIG |
Knightfield Rig |
John Jackson, Logan House
William Henderson, Kirkton |
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A ridge partly arable and part heathy on the Farm of Kirkton. Tradition says that Sir William St. Clair of Roslin stood here during the celebrated match between King Robert Bruce's hounds and his, and which led to the erection of St. Catherine's Church, the vestiges of which are still visible when the Reservoir a little South is unusually low. This affair is mentioned by Sir Walter Scott in the "Lay of the Last Minstrel". |
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CAPELAW |
Capelaw |
Knox's County Map
John Smith, Capelaw
William Henderson, Kirkton |
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A farm house one storey high in middling good repair, it has a moor farm attached and is the property of William Robertson Esqr. [Esquire]., Logan House. |
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CAPELAW HILL |
Capelaw Hill |
Knox's County Map
John Smith, Capelaw
William Henderson, Kirkton |
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A tolerably sized heathy hill on the farm of Capelaw north of the house. It forms a component of the "Pentland" range. Upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station]
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KIRK BURN |
Kirk Burn |
John Smith, Capelaw
William Henderson. Kirkton |
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A streamlet gathering on the farm of Capelaw and meandering in a southerly direction empties itself into the Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir near the ruins of St. Catherine's Church, hence the name. It forms the boundary between part of Glencross & Colinton and Glencross and Penicuik parishes. |
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CASTLELAW |
Castlelaw |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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A farm house one storey and in good repair with large and commodious outhouses attached. It is the property of ... |
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FORT [Castlelaw] |
Camp (ancient)
Roman Camp |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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The remains of an ancient Camp on the Farm of Castlelaw a short distance north of the farm house. It s of an oval form and the fosse and ramparts are quite distinct especially at the north end where the moat is very entire. It is supposed from its form to be of either Danish or Pictish origin. The ministers of the parishes close by repudiate the idea fits being Roman, as inserted on County Map. |
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CASTLE KNOWE |
Castle Knowe |
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw
Knox's County Map |
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A small heathy knoll at the south-east base of Castlelaw Hill and a little south of the farm house. How it got its name I cannot learn. |
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CASTLELAW HILL |
Castlelaw Hill |
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw
Knox's County Map |
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A large heathy and rocky hill on the Farm of Caslelaw and immediately north-west of the farm house. It is one of the Pentland Range and upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the hill. |
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FALA KNOWE |
Fala Knowe |
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw |
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A small heathy knoll at the north end of Castlelaw Hill. |
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HILLEND HILL |
Hillend Hill |
James Steedman, Farmer, Boghall.
Robert Duncan, Farmer, Falford.
County Map. |
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A tolerably sized rocky and heathyhill on the farm of Hillend. It is the eastern termination of the Pentlands and evidently gives its name to the farm. Upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the hill. |
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KIRKYETTON HILL |
Kirketton Hill |
James Steedman, Farmer, Boghall.
Robert Duncan, Farmer, Falford.
County Map. |
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A large heathy and rocky hill upon the farms of Boghall and Swanson. It is a component of the Pentland Hills or Range and his the most eastern of the chain except one. On its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. party Shilders, from what circumstance I cannot learn. There is no church which could give rise to this name. |
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ALLERMUIR HILL |
Allermoor Hill
Allermuir Hill |
James Steedman, Farmer, Boghall
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross
County Map |
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A large hill, the surface of which is partly rocky and heathy. It is upon the farms of "Boghall" and "Swanson". It is one of the Pentlands. |
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WINDY DOOR NICK |
Windy Door Nick |
J. Steedman, Boghall
Robert Duncan, Farmer, Falford |
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A hollow between Allermoor and Kirk Yetton hills on the farm of Boghall. It is a very bleak place, very much exposed to the wind and from which circumstance it takes its name. |
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FULFORD |
Fulford |
Rev. [Reberend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
James Steedman, Boghall
Robert Duncan, Fulford |
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A farm house with offices attached all in good repair. It is on the estate of Woodhouselee and probably takes its name from the ancient Tower of Fulford upon the ruins of which the modern Woodhouselee is erected. |
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WOODHOUSELEE HILL |
Woodhouselee Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
James Steedman, Boghall
Robert Duncan, Fulford |
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A small heathy hill upon the estate of Woodhouselee and immediately north-east of the mansion house. Upon its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the house. |
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BOGHALL BURN |
Boghall Burn |
James Steedman, Boghall
Robert Duncan, Fulford |
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A streamlet gathering upon the farm of Boghall and after meandering in an easterly course for a few miles runs into the River Esk - a little west of Boghall farm house. The stream becomes the boundary between Glencross and Lasswade and continues to for some distance. |
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BOGHALL |
Boghall
Bog Hall |
James Steedman, Farmer, Boghall
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
County Map |
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A very handsome farm house, with large and commodious outhouses attached. It is upon the north side of the Edinburgh and Biggar road about 5 miles from the former place and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Gibson of Pentland. - in an arable field about ¼ mile east of the house stands a trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the farm. |
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BELL'S HILL |
Bell's Hill
Bell'd Hill |
William Henderson, Kirkton
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw
Knox's County Map |
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A tolerably sized heathy hill forming a component part of the Pentland Range it is on the farm of Kirkton and on its summit stands a Trigl. {Trigonometrical Station] called after the hill. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill |
William Henderson, Kirkton
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw
Knox's County Map |
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A tolrably sized heathy hill on the farms of Kirkton and Logan House. upon its summit stands a Trig. [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig party after the hill it is one of the Pentland hills. |
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WHITE CLEUGH |
White Cleugh |
William Henderson, Kirkton
John Jackson, Logan House
John Smith, Capelaw
Knox's County Map |
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A chasm on the farms of Logan House and Kirkton through which meanders a streamlet that takes the name of the cleugh |
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LOGAN HOUSE (Ruins of) |
Logan House (in ruins) |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School, Penicuik
Knox's County Map
Old Statistical Account |
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The ruins of an ancient edifice said to have been a hunting seat of one of the James' two square sections of it are yet entire. They are detached from each other and formed the basement store both have vaulted roofs, and the walls are so thick, that in the south east end of the eastern ruin a small circular apartment is cut out of their thickness. two small narrow windows yet remain but the ruin is in a rapid state of decay. - Contiguous is the modern farm house, thatched and in tolerable repair. The whole is the property of Mr. Robertson Logan House. |
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WHITE CLEUGH BURN |
White Cleugh Burn |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School, Penicuik
Knox's County Map
Old Statistical Account |
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A streamet gathering on the farm of Logan House and meandering through the "White Cleugh" (from which it derives its name) falls into the Logan Burn. |
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LOGAN BURN |
Logan Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Bothwick, Teacher, Glencross School
William Henderson, Kirkton |
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A streamlet having its sources on the farms of "Bavelaw" and "Logan House" in the bosom of the "Pentland Hills" and after meandering through a wild and tolerably picturesque valley runs into the Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir of which it is the mean, and many say only, channel of supply. - after leaving the reservoir it passes through a highly cultivated and interesting country, it forms the boundary for a short distance between the parishes of Penicuik and Glencross taking the name of "Glencross Burn", and joins the River Esk near Old Woodhouselee. - it is said that the scenes pctured by Allen Ramsay in his pastoral poem "The Gentle Shepherd" were suggested by the scenery lying upon this streamlet, in its course through the valley above Logan House and others state (and with more probability) that the scenes were laid on the Esk. |
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No. 136
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KING'S HILL |
King's Hill |
John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik
William Henderson, Kirkton
Knox's County Map |
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A small hill mostly arable immediately west of Kirkton farm house. King Robert Bruce stood here during a match between some favourite hounds of his and of Sir William St. Clair of Roslin. This tradition has been made popular by its being noticed in Sir Walter Scotts "Lay of the Last Minstrel, a ridge further east is pointed out as the place where the Knight of Roslin stood during the match, and the place bears the name of Knightfield Rig. |
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KIRKTON |
Kirkton |
John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik
William Henderson, Kirkton
Knox's County Map |
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A small farm house with offices and a moor farm attached. The property of Mr. Robertson of Logan House, it is a little west of the ruins of "St. Catherine's Church" hence the name. |
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LOGAN COTTAGE |
Logan Cottage |
William Henderson, Kirkton
John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik |
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A very handsome building in the cottage style of architecture, situated upon the side of an eminence on the northern margin of Logan Burn, it is surrounded by a fir plantation, through which the winds numerous gravel tracks leading in circuitous routes to a small octagonal summer house constructed of wands and foy, it is the hunting seat of the proprietor Mr. Robertson and from its contrast to the wild mountainous scenery that surrounds it it is a spot peculiarly romantic. |
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LOGAN HOUSE |
Logan House |
William Henderson, Kirkton
John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik |
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A farm house with offices attached 2 storey high and in middling repair, it is contiguous to the ruins of Logan House an antiquity of note in the parish, it is the property of Mr. Robertson of Logan House. |
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COVENANTERS' ENCAMPMENT [Rullion Green] |
Covenanters Encampment (Track of) |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A place on the farm of House of Muir where the distinct track of 8 tents (erected by the Covenanters previous to their engagement at Rullion Green and where they resided) is quite visible, the form is circular, and resembles the impression left by a circular tent that had stood some time. |
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LAWHEAD HILL |
Lawhead Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A small arable hill on the farm of Lawhead a little east of the house, upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called after the farm. |
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RULLION GREEN |
Rullion Green |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieff, Penicuik
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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An old farm house now annexed to House of Muir and occupied by cotters of that farm. |
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No. 136
74
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner |
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MARTYRS' TOMB [Rullion Green] |
Martyr's Stone |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieffe, Penicuik Manse |
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A plain tomb stone erected in 1738 to the memory of the Covenanters who fell at Rullion Green, it peculiarly mentions the Rev. [Reverend] D. Crookshanks and Mr. A. McCormock and about 50 others whom it states were "innocently" defending themselves against the enemies of Christ's Gospel. The stone stands in a plantation on the farm of House of Muir a short distance west of the site. |
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Site of BATTLE (Between the Covenanters and Royal Troops. 1666) [Rullion Green] |
Site of Battle (1666) |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieffe, Penicuik Manse |
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A hollow upon the old farm of Rullion Green where a battle was fought on the 20th of November 1666 between the Covenanters and Royal troops under Dalzell of Bins, and in which the latter (700 or so in number) after fighting with a bravery peculiar to religious practice, were completely routed. The Kings troops consisted of a troop of cavalry. |
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5000. - Sept. 1848.
No. 136
75
List of Names Collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner |
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GLENCROSS RESERVOIR |
Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir
Compensation Pond |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross
County Map
Rev. [Reverend] S. Moncrieffe, Penicuik Manse |
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A large reservoir or lake formed upon the "Logan Burn" and supplied by it, and the surface water of the adjacent hills. The Edinburgh Water Company after filtering the water in 3 small ponds made for the purpose, convey it by pipes to the City. The ancient Church of St. Catherines is submerged at its north end, but during very droughty summers the stones of this interesting ruin are visible above the surface. There is an islet near its south end, planted recently with trees. |
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TURNHOUSE HILL |
Turnhouse Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross
County Map |
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A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Turnhouse, now annexed to "House of Muir", it is on the Pentland Range and on its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called "Farmhouse head". |
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No. 136
76
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GLEN COTTAGE |
Glen Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwck, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A small neatly built cottage on the south eastern margin of the Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir, it was erected by the company for the residence of the caretaker of the reservoir. |
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THE GLEN |
The Glen |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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A glen upon the farm of House of Muir, through which the Glencross Burn meanders after issuing from the Reservoir. The sides of the slopes at the northern extremity have recently been planted by the Edinburgh Water Company. although undistinguished by any adjective I have inserted this glen upon plan as it is known simply by "The Glen" for miles round the locality. |
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No. 136.
77
List of Names of collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner |
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HOUSE OF MUIR |
House of Muir |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross |
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Afarm house in good repair with commodious offices and a large farm attached it is the property of Mr. Caird of Daldoon County Wigton. |
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HOUSE OF MUIR SHEEP MARKET |
House of Muir Sheep Market |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross |
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A sheep market held annually on the first and second Mondays of April in 1612 the magistrates of Edinburgh gave Lord abernathy of Salton the superiority of some lands at Salton, for the right of holding fairs at "House of Muir" it was formerly held once a week, and was the City sheep market. |
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No. 136
78
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner |
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FILTERING PONDS [Glencross Reservoir] |
Filtering Ponds |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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Three small square ponds formed about ¼ mile south of the Reservoir and in which the water undergoes percolation previous to its conveyance to Edinburgh for the use of the citizens, They are not yet completed. |
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TURNHOUSE |
Turnhouse |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
County Map |
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An old farm house in an uninhabitable state with an out house attached, the farm is annexed to House of Muir tradition says that during the celebrated match between the hounds of King Robert Bruce and the Knight of Roslin, the dogs succeeded in turning the stag at this place, hence the name. |
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No. 136.
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FLOTTERSTONE |
Flotterstone |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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An old cot house upon the farm of Crosshouse and on the side of the public road near Flotterstone Bridge to which it gives the name. at present it is in an uninhabitable condition. |
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GLENCROSS MANSE |
Glencross Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A handsome slated house with a small ornamental garden in front and rear. it is occupied by the Rev. [Reverend] Alexander Torrance the present incumbent of the parish. |
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No. 136.
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List of Names collected by Corporal Michan R.S.M. 1st Examiner |
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TOWER OF FULFORD |
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WOODHOUSELEE |
Woodhouselee |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A handsome mansion house built around the ancient Tower of Fulford, it consists of a large square tower in the style which characterizes the Baronial residences of the 17 Century Thus tower covers the space occupied by the ancient Fulford, and is surrounded by handsome buildings in the English style of architecture it is surrounded by a small but prettily laid out demesne, and approached from the east by an avenue skirted with trees, a little south of the house stands a gothic arch of great antiquity with a gravel walk passing under it, it is ivy mantled and presents a very venerable appearance, it was brought from the Old Woodhouselee and placed here for ornament, a little west of the house at different distances, stand two pedestals about 9 feet high, surmounted each by an urn and bearing Greek and Latin inscriptions. They were erected by a late proprietor to commemorate favourite spots. - The present proprietor is William Tytler Esqr. [Esquire] Woodhouselee. |
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CROSSHOUSE |
Crosshouse
Cross Houses |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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A neatly built farm house 2 stories high, slated and in good repair, it has suitable outhouses and a large farm attached. The whole is the property of William Robert Trotter Esq. [Esquire] Bush. |
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EAST HOWGATE |
East Howgate
How Gate |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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A small village upon the Edinburgh and Biggar road 6 miles from the former place, it consists of a public house and smithy with a few cothouses inhabited by people who labour upon the neighbouring farms. it is the property of W. Tytler Esq. [Esquire] Woodhouselee in a tree est of the village is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called Howgate.
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BUSH |
Bush |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A mansion house 3 stories high the property of - Trotter Esq. [Esquire] Bush. The style of architecture is very plain but it is surrounded by a tolerably large, and tastefully kept domesne and approached from the east and west by winding avenues. |
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BUSH LOAN T.P. |
Bush Loan Toll Bar |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A toll bar on the Edinburgh and Biggar road and about 5¾ miles from the former place. it is at the junction of a private road, or loan, with the public road hence the name. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A small farm house the property of William Tytler Esq. [Esquire] Woodhouselee. |
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CLAREMONT COTTAGE |
Claremont Cottage |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A neatly built cottage in the English style of architecture upon Bush demesne and built for the accommodation of the head servants. The name is cut in stone over the front door. |
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GLENCROSS BURN |
Glencross Burn
Glencorse Water |
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
County Map |
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A streamlet gathering upon Bavelaw and Logan House farms in the valley formed by the Pentlands and after meandering in south-easterly direction empties itself in the Esk near Old Wodhouselee. from its source until it runs into the Edinburgh Water Company's Reservoir it is called Logan Burn and for a short distance forms the boundary between the parishes of Glencross and Penicuik. it then takes the name of Glencross Burn until its junction with the Esk The scenes of Allan Ramsay's pastoral poem the "Gentle Shepherd" are disputed between the admirers of this stream and those of the River Esk |
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WOODSIDE |
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GLENCROSS CHURCH |
Glencross Church |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A cruciform stone building (with a spire upon the west end) containing 2 galleries and ground floor which are apportioned into 200 sittings, it was erected in 1664 with additions in 1699 it is the Parish Church, and the number of communicants is at present 150. |
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GLENCROSS HOUSE |
Glencross House |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A handsome mansion house a little north of Glencross Church, with a superior ornamental and fruit garden attached it is approached from the north and south by avenues skirted with trees, and is the property of William Child Esq. [Esquire] Glencross House. |
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BELLWOOD |
Bellwood
Bellwood |
Clarles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross
Knox's County Map |
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A handsome mansion house with suitable outhouses and ornamental garden attached, it is tastefully surrounded by ornamental shrubberry and gravel walks and has a tolerably interesting Flower Conservatory attached to the south end, it is approached from the north and south by two short avenues and is the property of Miss Austin of Bellwood. |
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GLENCROSS COTTAGE |
Glencross Cottage
Glencorse Cottage |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Knox's County Map |
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An oblong stone building two stories high slated and in good repair, with stables attached it is seperated from the public road by a hedge and narrow ornamental garden, and although occupied at all times by Gentry presents but a very homely appearance it is the property of William Child Esq. [Esquire] Edinburgh |
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GLENCROSS MAINS |
Glencross Mains |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Revd. Torrance |
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A farm house 2 stories high slated and in good repair with large and commodious out houses attached, it is the property of William Child Esq. [Esquire] Edinburgh. a large farm is also attached. |
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LOGANBANK |
Loganbank |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Revd. [Reverend] Torrance |
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A mansion house in the cottage style of architecture two stories high with a thatched roof which adds much to its rural appearance it has an ornamental and fruit garden on the north east side and is surrounded by plantations and gravel walks, it is approached by avenues from the south and north and is the property of H.M. Inglis esq. [Esquire] Loganbank Glencross Burn is often called Logan Burn as far down as this, hence propbably the origin of the name. |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Revd. [Reverend] Torrance |
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A cothouse upon the farm of Glencross Mains and on the side of the public road leading from Bellwood to Greenlaw Barracks. |
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CRAWLEY CISTERN |
Water House |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Knox's County Map |
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An oblong stone building covering a tank belonging to the Edinburgh Water Company and from which a main pipe leads in a subterraneous passage to the city. |
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CRAWLEY COTTAGES |
Crawley Cottages |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Knox's County Map |
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An oblong building divided into 3 dwellings on the farm of Crawley, it is built upon the site of an old house called "Skintie" |
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FLOTTERSTONE BRIDGE |
Flotterstone Bridge
County Bridge |
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School
Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Knox's County Map |
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A stone bridge of one arch crossing Glencross Burn, on the Edinburgh and Biggar road 7 miles from the former place, it takes its name from an old house a little north-east of the bridge. |
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GLENCROSS SCHOOL |
Glencross School |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse
Charles Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
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A stone building 2 stories high with a circular projection in front near the south end, which towers above the building where it tapers off and terminates in a spire surmounted by a vane. a stone cross emblematical of the parish, stands upon the summit at the north end, it is the parish school and is attended during the year by an average of 40 scholars of both sexes. - The teacher's salary is derived from the Heritors and the private subscriptionsof the scholars. |
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No. 136.
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Co. EDINBURGH
PLAN 12A
Names of Parishes Pages
Currie _____________ 1
Colinton ___________ 7
Lasswade __________ 11
Penicuik ____________ 19
Glencross ___________ 29 |
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