OS1/30/14/104
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig of Dougas | Craig-of-Douglas | William Mitchell Tennant James Mathieson Shepherd John Linton Gamekeeper |
010.14 | A good substantial dwelling house and farm office, situated near the junction of Douglas Burn, with Yarrow Water, with arable and pasture farm attached. it is on the estate of, and belongs to, the Earl of Traquair. |
| Piper's Scar | Piper's Scar | William Mitchell, Craig Douglas James Mathieson Shepherd John Linton Gamekeeper |
010.14 | A considerable precipice on the north bank of Yarrow Water a little to the east of Craig Douglas, it has evidently been abraded by the force of the river untill now it forms a cliff somewhere about 60 feet perpendicular, overhanging the stream, it consists of Boulders or water-worn stones and hard yellow clay. No rock being visible in any part of it above the Scar on both sides of the road is a small extent of peat moss. but of some considerable depth. |
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[Page] 104Sheet 010.14 Traces 4 & 5
Collected by Robert Young
2nd Corp [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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