OS1/29/10/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckford (Parish) | Eckford (Parish) | The County Map The New Statistical Account Fullerton's Gazetteer |
010.09 010.10 010.13 010.14 015.03 015.04 015.07 015.08 015.11 015.12 015.15 015.16 016.01 016.02 016.05 016.06 016.09 016.10 016.13 021.04 & 022.04 |
[Continued from page 4] in which the wealth of the Marchmen principally Consisted. A moat once surrounded the whole outworks, and, probably, supplied with water from a spring, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the South. About a quarter of a mile to the north of the Castle, in a steep bank Close to Cessford Burn, is an artifical Cave of Considerable dimensions. It is in a very sequestered spot, and might be often passed and repassed without attracting observation. It is known by the name of "Hobbie Ker's Cave". At Caverton, there is an 'old Grave yard', now scarcely ever used. Near to it stood a "chapel", of which there now no remains. It was founded by Walter Ker of Cessford, and Confirmed by Charter under the Great Seal in the year 1500. [Continued on page 6] |
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[Page] 5Parish of Eckford
[Signed] W. Beatty C.A [Civilian Assistant]
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