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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE HILL | Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill |
Alexander G Catto Schoolmaster Ancrum Robert Hepburn Sawyer Ancrum Henry Scott Sawyer Ancrum |
014.12 | A hill the surface of which is rough pasture with scattered stones, and thorn trees, it is situated near Ancrum Village and is the property of Sir William Scott Bart. [Baronet] Ancrum House. It is traditionally assigned that a Castle stood on this hill in former times. |
| CAMP (Remains of) [Castle Hill] | Camp Remains of Camp Remains of Camp Remains of |
Alexander G Catto Ancrum Robert Hepburn Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum |
014.12 | The remains of a camp (on Castle Hill) supposed to have been British, it has the appearance of having been a place of great strength, and partly built with stone. |
| MAGGIE DUNN'S CAVE | Maggie Dunn's Cave Maggie Dunn's Cave Maggie Dunn's Cave |
Alexander G Catto Ancrum Robert Hepburn Ancrum Henry Scott Ancrum | 014.12 | A cave or hollow in a rock, situated on the banks of Ale Water, it is said that a halfwitted woman called Maggie Dunn (with her Child) used to reside in it, (hence the name) |
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[Sheet] 49Parish of Ancrum
Sheet 14 No 12
Described by Thomas Ratcliffe ca [Civilian Assistant]
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