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Parish of Ford
Sheet 10.10 Trace 5

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Etal Ferry Etal Ferry Mr Paxton On Sheet A ferry on the River Till near
Mr Sutherland 10.10 Etal Castle, where a Small Boat
William Robson is kept, foot passengers only can
obtain a crossing, it is the property
of the Earl of Glasgow
Etal Boat House Etal Boat House Mr Paxton On Sheet A small Cottage enclosed in a
Mr Sutherland Tenant 10.10 garden, on the bank of the Till
William Robson close to Etal Castle, the person
who rents the ferry resides herein
Etal Castle Etal Castle Mr Paxton On Sheet The venerable ruins of this once
(Ruins of) (Ruins of) Revd Robert Jones 10.10 imposing Castle are situated at the
Directory west end of the Village. It is supposed
to have been erected in 1341 by
Sir Robert de Manners, and was
long the residence of the deputy Warden
of the Marches, two old towers and
portion of the wall are all that
remain to attest its former great-
ness
William Boyd Civil Assistant

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