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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEWING | The Hewing | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Anderson Manse (Reformed [Presbyterian Chapel] Loanhead Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown Free Church Manse Roslin. |
012 | The name applies to a field situated about one mile (N.NE) [North North East] from the village of Roslin in which it is said the 3rd battle of Roslin was fought, between the English & Scotch, in which it is said the English were completely hewn down - hence the name "The Hewing" |
| STINKING RIG | Stinking Rig | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown Free Church manse Roslin. Mr Pearson |
012 | The east portion of the field called "The Hewing" which tradition says, fairly "stink" from dead bodies after the battle of Roslin. |
| HEWING BANK | Hewing Bank | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown Free Church manse Roslin. Mr Pearson | 012 | A steep bank planted with trees extending south from Hewing Cottage, to the road north of Mount Marle. |
| TOWNHEAD | Townhead | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Brown Free Church manse Roslin. Mr Pearson | A small farm house in good repair, built with stone 2 stories high & slated, with good out offices a thrashing machine & farm of land attached, situated at the South end of the village of Loanhead & on the road between Loanhead & Maivis Bank |
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