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Sheet 49 Plan 5 Parish of Falstone

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Kirshope Castle Kirshope Castle Mr Armstrong 19 chains N S Of This is the site of an ancient Peel or
(Site of) Kirshope Castle Mr. Jackson Hog Crag stronghold occupied in former times by some
Kirshope Castle Mr Robson of the Border Chieftains. There is no visible remains
of the stone work but the site is clearly defined
by an elevated mound of earth surrounded by a
small artificial trench. There is no record nor
tradition of when or by whom it was last occupied
Hog Crag Hog Crag Mr Armstrong 19 chains N of A very steep and rocky precipice composed
Hog Crag Mr. Jackson Kirshope Castle of course sand stone blocks irregularly piled
Hog Crag Mr Robson "Hog" in this locality is the name together and partially scattered about
of Yearhold Sheep
Long Crag Long Crag Mr. Armstrong About 25 chains NE A steep rocky precipice composed
Long Crag Mr Jackson of Kirshope Castle of rough sand stone blocks forming a very
Long Crag Mr. Robson remarkable feature
Edw. Gillespie
SREngs

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Transcribed by BFR and BER

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