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DIRECTORY
BERWICKSHIRE
COLDSTREAM,
WITH THE PARISHES AND VILLAGES OF
ECCLES, BIRGHAM, LEITHOLM, CORN HILL AND NEIGHBOURHOODS.
In "connection with tho waterworks is a neat fountain, situated in
the centre of the market place, erected by the same gentleman ; in
recognition of this public boon, a handsome obelisk was erected
near the church by the inhabitants in honour of the donor, with an
inscription commemorative of the event. General Monk resided at
Coldstream at the critical period when he awaited a favorable
opportunity to advance into England, make a decisive impression
by the presence of his army, and at once effect the Restoration.
During the winter of 1G59-60 he raised hero a regiment, which was,
therefore, and has ever since been denominated "the Coldstream
Guards." Previous to the Reformation this place could boast of a
rich ptiory of Cistercian nuns, but of the building not even a frag-
ment or "vestige is now to bo discovered. The weekly market,
formerly held on Thursday, is now discontinued. The parish con-
tains 8,820 acres, and in 1881 had a population of 2,561, the town
having 1,616.
The village of Eccles is nearly six miles from Coldstream, in a
highly cultivated parish of that name ; the latter extending nearly
eight miles in length by six in breadth, lying to the west of Cold-
stream, and bordering the river Tweed. It contains about 12,418
acres. The surface of the country i» iu general level, the soil rich,
and the grounds are well enclosed. There was once a nunnery of
great magnitude and repute in the parish; this religious edifice,
however, has shared the fate of the one that existed at Coldstream.
The farm of " Deadriggs," in this district, was formerly the scene
of a desperate battle, and a stone which rises nine feet above the
surface of the ground is said to mark the grave of one of the
LVreies who fell in the contest. Birgham and Leitholm, two
small villages in this parish, is where the principal retail business
of it is carried on. The parish iu 1881 contained a population of
1,1546.
Counhill is a neat small village in the parish of its name.
Formerly it was a part of North Durham, from which it was sepa-
rated by Act of Parliament in 1841, and united with the county of
Northumberland; it is situated one and a hall miles from Cold-
stream. Coldstream station, on the Kelso branch of the North-
Eastern railway, i* situated Here. The soil of the parish is rich and
fertile, and in a high state of cultivation. The church, dedicated
to St. Helen, formerly a chapel of ease to Norham, is a neat struc-
ture in the early English style; it was first erected, probably, in
1082, but was rendered a distinct benefice in 1730; the living is a
perpetual curacy in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Durham.
From the Rectory a beautiful view of the Tweed presents itself, and
in the distance m:iy be seen the celebrated Flodden Field. There
is a commodious inn in the village called the Collingwood Arms,
where every accommodation can be had. Fairs are held on the first
Monday in March (for hiring), and auction sales for cattle, sheep, tic.
are also held every alternate Monday. Population in 1881, 688.
COLDSTREAM is a towu and burgh of barony in the parish of
that name. The parish was anciently called Lennel, but it is
a matter of uncertainty when the name was changed, *\s it appears
from many old charters that it was so called in the 11th and 12th
centuries." The town is 47 miles s.E. from Edinburgh, 14s. s.w. from
Berwick, 10 s.e. from Greenlaw, the like distance s. from Duns,
and 9 n.e. from Kelso, situated on the north bank of the Tweed,
and formerly derived importance from a ford on that river. By this
passage Edward I. entered Scotland, with his forces, in 1206 ; and
many other English and Scottish armies, before the union of the
crowns, made their way by this facility to ravage the country of
their respective enemies. It was last used by a Scottish army as
an entrance into England in 1G40, when the covenanters found it
necessary to have recourse to that extreme measure against Charles
I. The Tweed is crossed at this place by a strong bridge of free-
stone, erected in 1766, at a cost of about .£7,000, John Smeaton
being the engineer. It consists of seven arches, including two for
abutments, and is 305 feet long and 25 feet wide. In 1830 it under-
went a thorough repair at a cost of about ^2,000. under the supei iu-
tendence of James Cunningham, engineer and surveyor. It is
placed at a distance of a furlong from the east end of the town,
and from this spot a very delightful view up and down the woody
hanks of the river presents itself. This neighbourhood is the
scene of Sir Walter Scott's poem of " Marmion," a tale of Flodden.
The town is irregularly built, quite Scottish iu its appearance,
notwithstanding its proximity to England, while its border situa-
tion at one thne.rendered it eligible to participate with Gretna Green
in the clandestine matrimonial trade. During the winter season
Coldstream is much resorted to by nobility and gentry for fox
hunting; the Duke of Buecleuch's and the Berwickshire and East
Lothian packs meet regularly in the neighbourhood. The town is
governed by commissioners of police for the burgh. Justice of
peace courts are held monthly, and sheriff's small debt courts four
times a year. The trade here is not extensive, and manufactures
are not seated in this locality. Two proprietary banking establish-
ments have branches here, urd there is a good inn. A Mechanics'
Institution, erected in High street, in 1S63, at a cost of £l,20u, con-
tains a large lecture room, library, reading room, &e. ; the fuuds
for its erection were raised partly by subscriptions and donation*.
The places of worship are an Established church, a Free church,
two United Presbyterian churches, find a meeting house for the
Catholic Apostolic Community. At the [east end of the town,
erected by the friends of Charles Majoribanks, Esq., late M.p-
for Berwickshire, is a handsome memorial to record the successful
result of the contested election for this county in 1832. In
1852 Sir John Majoribanks, Bart., of Lees, had powerful hydraulic
machinery erected within his grounds, by means of which
water is forced up from the Tweed into a large tank on the
top of the stable tower, from whence the town is supplied.
POST OFFICE, High Street, Coldstream, Robert Scott, Post Master.— Letters arrive from Berwick and South, Edinburgh and
North at 9 30 a.m.; from Kelso and West at 10 30 a.m. ; from Kelso at 4 p.m.; from Edinburgh and the Soutli at 5 40 p.m. ; from Berwick
and South, Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West at 8 30 p.m. Sundays, from Berwick and the South, Edinburgh and the Nonh at 8 45
a.m. Letters are despatched to Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West, Cornbill and district at 8 20 a.m. ; to Kelso, &c. at 1 30 p.m. ; to
Berwick and South at 2 40 p.m.; to Edinburgh and North, Hawick, Melrose, Galashiels, Ac. at 4 20 p.m.; to Berwick and South,
Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West at 7 p.m. Sundays, to Ktdso and West, Cornbill and district at 7 15 a.m.; to Berwick and South,
Edinburgh and North at 7 p.m. 1S° Money Order and Tclegraiih Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Cornhill, Isabella Palmer, Post Mistress.— Letters arrive from Coldstream at 9 a.m.; from Berwick and the South at
9 20 a.m. ; from Edinburgh and Kelso at 10 a.m., and are despatched to Coldstream at 10 20 a.m., and 1 10 and 7 10 p.m., and to all parts
at 7 30 p.m.
Post Office, Leitholm, John M'Dougal, Post Master. — Letters arrive from all parts (by messenger from Coldstream) about 1 p.m.
and are despatched at 4 45 p.m.
Post Receiving Housk, Birgiiam, Robert Thompson, Ueceiver. — Letters arrive from all parts {from Coldstream) at 12 10 noon, and
are despatched thereto at 4 30 p.m.
Post Receiving House, Eccles, Adam Pitt, Picceiver.— Letters arrive from all parts (by messenger from Coldstream) at 1 15 p.m.
and aro despatched thereto at 2 40 p.m.
- NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Askew W 7 atson, Esq. J. p. of Pallinshurn
Black Rev. D. M'Lean, Free Manse, Eccles
Brown Mrs. Isabella, High st
Burns John, Esq. J. p. High st
Carmichael Miss Catherine. High st
Carmichael Mrs. Helen A. Tweed Ba°k
Carmichael John, Esq. J p. Belle Vue
Collingwood John, Esq. Corubill House
Deas Mr. William A. Rosy Bank
Dickens Major Geo. C. Cornbill [Eccles
Dickson Archibald, Esq. J. P. Burghtrig,
Dobie Mr. David R. High st
Douglas William, Esi|. j.p. High st
Dove George, Esq. Eccles House, Ecclos
Elder Rev. John L. m.a. Abbey House
Fairgneve Mr. Henry, High st
Fish Mrs. Jan", East braes
Gillies Mr. George, High st [Duns rd
Gillies Rev. James, m.a. Free Church Manse,
Greig James, Esq. of Eccles
Hamilton the Honourable Captain H. Baillic,
j.p. Lennel House
Hannah Rev. Robert, High st
Henderson Mr. George, High st
Hogg Thomas, Esq. of Hope Park
Holland Rev. John William, Cornbill
Home David Milne, Esq. j.p. of Milne
Graden House [Hirsel
Homo the Right Honourable tho Earl of, j.p.
Hood Major General, Stanerig
Hunter Mrs. Isabella D. Belchestcr
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Hunter James, Esq. Antonsbill
Log;in A. Esq. Hassington Mains
M'Dougal Mr. J. dm S. High st
Majoribanks Sir William, Bart, of Lees
Mourns Rev. Peter, High st
Melrose Jonathau, Esq. Victoria House
Nisbet R-ev. Archibald, Coldstream Manse
Nisbet James, Esq. of Lambden
Porteous James, Esq. Tweedville
Purves Alexander, Esq. of Purves, Eccles
Purvcs Mr. John, Homo place, Duns road
Scott the Hon. Henrv, Spring Hill, Birgham
Turnbiill Mr. Matthew J. m.d. High st
Watson Rev. James M. Leitholm
Watson Rev. James R. Eccles Manse
ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS.
Board Schools : —
Birgham -Thomas Wcatherstonc, master
Duns road — John Allison, master; Janet
Allison, mistress
Eccles -David S. Melville, master
Hirsel Law Toll — William C. Munro.mastr
Leitholm — Adam Miller, master ; Euphemia
Cuthbert, mistress
New Road— Robt.Marnoch Donald,raaster
Mrs. AmWson, mistress
Episcopal National Schools, Cornhill —
John Robinson, master
Henderson Jane M. (ladies'), High st
AGENTS.
Alexander John (coal), Cornhill
Anderson George (for P. it R. Hay, dyers,
Edinburgh), High st
Deans William (coal), Cornbill
Dickson John (for J. Pullar & Sons, dyers,
Perth), High st
Foster Elizabeth (for A. & J. M'Nab, dyers,
Edinburgh), High st
Hogg & Wood (for Lawes' Chemical Manure
Co.), Market place
Kater Janet (for P. & P. Campbell, dyers,
Perth), High st
Scott John (emigration), Market st
Smith John (for the Cheque Bank, Limited),
High st
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
MAKERS.
Moffat & Robertson, Cornbill
Shiel Andrew, Market place
BAKERS.
Middleaniss John, Market place
Palmer Isabella, Cornhill
Palmer Thomas, High st
Sinclair Mary Ann, High st
Smith William, High st
Turner William, High st
329
BERWICKSHIRE
COLDSTREAM,
WITH THE PARISHES AND VILLAGES OF
ECCLES, BIRGHAM, LEITHOLM, CORN HILL AND NEIGHBOURHOODS.
In "connection with tho waterworks is a neat fountain, situated in
the centre of the market place, erected by the same gentleman ; in
recognition of this public boon, a handsome obelisk was erected
near the church by the inhabitants in honour of the donor, with an
inscription commemorative of the event. General Monk resided at
Coldstream at the critical period when he awaited a favorable
opportunity to advance into England, make a decisive impression
by the presence of his army, and at once effect the Restoration.
During the winter of 1G59-60 he raised hero a regiment, which was,
therefore, and has ever since been denominated "the Coldstream
Guards." Previous to the Reformation this place could boast of a
rich ptiory of Cistercian nuns, but of the building not even a frag-
ment or "vestige is now to bo discovered. The weekly market,
formerly held on Thursday, is now discontinued. The parish con-
tains 8,820 acres, and in 1881 had a population of 2,561, the town
having 1,616.
The village of Eccles is nearly six miles from Coldstream, in a
highly cultivated parish of that name ; the latter extending nearly
eight miles in length by six in breadth, lying to the west of Cold-
stream, and bordering the river Tweed. It contains about 12,418
acres. The surface of the country i» iu general level, the soil rich,
and the grounds are well enclosed. There was once a nunnery of
great magnitude and repute in the parish; this religious edifice,
however, has shared the fate of the one that existed at Coldstream.
The farm of " Deadriggs," in this district, was formerly the scene
of a desperate battle, and a stone which rises nine feet above the
surface of the ground is said to mark the grave of one of the
LVreies who fell in the contest. Birgham and Leitholm, two
small villages in this parish, is where the principal retail business
of it is carried on. The parish iu 1881 contained a population of
1,1546.
Counhill is a neat small village in the parish of its name.
Formerly it was a part of North Durham, from which it was sepa-
rated by Act of Parliament in 1841, and united with the county of
Northumberland; it is situated one and a hall miles from Cold-
stream. Coldstream station, on the Kelso branch of the North-
Eastern railway, i* situated Here. The soil of the parish is rich and
fertile, and in a high state of cultivation. The church, dedicated
to St. Helen, formerly a chapel of ease to Norham, is a neat struc-
ture in the early English style; it was first erected, probably, in
1082, but was rendered a distinct benefice in 1730; the living is a
perpetual curacy in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Durham.
From the Rectory a beautiful view of the Tweed presents itself, and
in the distance m:iy be seen the celebrated Flodden Field. There
is a commodious inn in the village called the Collingwood Arms,
where every accommodation can be had. Fairs are held on the first
Monday in March (for hiring), and auction sales for cattle, sheep, tic.
are also held every alternate Monday. Population in 1881, 688.
COLDSTREAM is a towu and burgh of barony in the parish of
that name. The parish was anciently called Lennel, but it is
a matter of uncertainty when the name was changed, *\s it appears
from many old charters that it was so called in the 11th and 12th
centuries." The town is 47 miles s.E. from Edinburgh, 14s. s.w. from
Berwick, 10 s.e. from Greenlaw, the like distance s. from Duns,
and 9 n.e. from Kelso, situated on the north bank of the Tweed,
and formerly derived importance from a ford on that river. By this
passage Edward I. entered Scotland, with his forces, in 1206 ; and
many other English and Scottish armies, before the union of the
crowns, made their way by this facility to ravage the country of
their respective enemies. It was last used by a Scottish army as
an entrance into England in 1G40, when the covenanters found it
necessary to have recourse to that extreme measure against Charles
I. The Tweed is crossed at this place by a strong bridge of free-
stone, erected in 1766, at a cost of about .£7,000, John Smeaton
being the engineer. It consists of seven arches, including two for
abutments, and is 305 feet long and 25 feet wide. In 1830 it under-
went a thorough repair at a cost of about ^2,000. under the supei iu-
tendence of James Cunningham, engineer and surveyor. It is
placed at a distance of a furlong from the east end of the town,
and from this spot a very delightful view up and down the woody
hanks of the river presents itself. This neighbourhood is the
scene of Sir Walter Scott's poem of " Marmion," a tale of Flodden.
The town is irregularly built, quite Scottish iu its appearance,
notwithstanding its proximity to England, while its border situa-
tion at one thne.rendered it eligible to participate with Gretna Green
in the clandestine matrimonial trade. During the winter season
Coldstream is much resorted to by nobility and gentry for fox
hunting; the Duke of Buecleuch's and the Berwickshire and East
Lothian packs meet regularly in the neighbourhood. The town is
governed by commissioners of police for the burgh. Justice of
peace courts are held monthly, and sheriff's small debt courts four
times a year. The trade here is not extensive, and manufactures
are not seated in this locality. Two proprietary banking establish-
ments have branches here, urd there is a good inn. A Mechanics'
Institution, erected in High street, in 1S63, at a cost of £l,20u, con-
tains a large lecture room, library, reading room, &e. ; the fuuds
for its erection were raised partly by subscriptions and donation*.
The places of worship are an Established church, a Free church,
two United Presbyterian churches, find a meeting house for the
Catholic Apostolic Community. At the [east end of the town,
erected by the friends of Charles Majoribanks, Esq., late M.p-
for Berwickshire, is a handsome memorial to record the successful
result of the contested election for this county in 1832. In
1852 Sir John Majoribanks, Bart., of Lees, had powerful hydraulic
machinery erected within his grounds, by means of which
water is forced up from the Tweed into a large tank on the
top of the stable tower, from whence the town is supplied.
POST OFFICE, High Street, Coldstream, Robert Scott, Post Master.— Letters arrive from Berwick and South, Edinburgh and
North at 9 30 a.m.; from Kelso and West at 10 30 a.m. ; from Kelso at 4 p.m.; from Edinburgh and the Soutli at 5 40 p.m. ; from Berwick
and South, Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West at 8 30 p.m. Sundays, from Berwick and the South, Edinburgh and the Nonh at 8 45
a.m. Letters are despatched to Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West, Cornbill and district at 8 20 a.m. ; to Kelso, &c. at 1 30 p.m. ; to
Berwick and South at 2 40 p.m.; to Edinburgh and North, Hawick, Melrose, Galashiels, Ac. at 4 20 p.m.; to Berwick and South,
Edinburgh and North, Kelso and West at 7 p.m. Sundays, to Ktdso and West, Cornbill and district at 7 15 a.m.; to Berwick and South,
Edinburgh and North at 7 p.m. 1S° Money Order and Tclegraiih Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Cornhill, Isabella Palmer, Post Mistress.— Letters arrive from Coldstream at 9 a.m.; from Berwick and the South at
9 20 a.m. ; from Edinburgh and Kelso at 10 a.m., and are despatched to Coldstream at 10 20 a.m., and 1 10 and 7 10 p.m., and to all parts
at 7 30 p.m.
Post Office, Leitholm, John M'Dougal, Post Master. — Letters arrive from all parts (by messenger from Coldstream) about 1 p.m.
and are despatched at 4 45 p.m.
Post Receiving Housk, Birgiiam, Robert Thompson, Ueceiver. — Letters arrive from all parts {from Coldstream) at 12 10 noon, and
are despatched thereto at 4 30 p.m.
Post Receiving House, Eccles, Adam Pitt, Picceiver.— Letters arrive from all parts (by messenger from Coldstream) at 1 15 p.m.
and aro despatched thereto at 2 40 p.m.
- NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Askew W 7 atson, Esq. J. p. of Pallinshurn
Black Rev. D. M'Lean, Free Manse, Eccles
Brown Mrs. Isabella, High st
Burns John, Esq. J. p. High st
Carmichael Miss Catherine. High st
Carmichael Mrs. Helen A. Tweed Ba°k
Carmichael John, Esq. J p. Belle Vue
Collingwood John, Esq. Corubill House
Deas Mr. William A. Rosy Bank
Dickens Major Geo. C. Cornbill [Eccles
Dickson Archibald, Esq. J. P. Burghtrig,
Dobie Mr. David R. High st
Douglas William, Esi|. j.p. High st
Dove George, Esq. Eccles House, Ecclos
Elder Rev. John L. m.a. Abbey House
Fairgneve Mr. Henry, High st
Fish Mrs. Jan", East braes
Gillies Mr. George, High st [Duns rd
Gillies Rev. James, m.a. Free Church Manse,
Greig James, Esq. of Eccles
Hamilton the Honourable Captain H. Baillic,
j.p. Lennel House
Hannah Rev. Robert, High st
Henderson Mr. George, High st
Hogg Thomas, Esq. of Hope Park
Holland Rev. John William, Cornbill
Home David Milne, Esq. j.p. of Milne
Graden House [Hirsel
Homo the Right Honourable tho Earl of, j.p.
Hood Major General, Stanerig
Hunter Mrs. Isabella D. Belchestcr
w -2
-A-Pv
Hunter James, Esq. Antonsbill
Log;in A. Esq. Hassington Mains
M'Dougal Mr. J. dm S. High st
Majoribanks Sir William, Bart, of Lees
Mourns Rev. Peter, High st
Melrose Jonathau, Esq. Victoria House
Nisbet R-ev. Archibald, Coldstream Manse
Nisbet James, Esq. of Lambden
Porteous James, Esq. Tweedville
Purves Alexander, Esq. of Purves, Eccles
Purvcs Mr. John, Homo place, Duns road
Scott the Hon. Henrv, Spring Hill, Birgham
Turnbiill Mr. Matthew J. m.d. High st
Watson Rev. James M. Leitholm
Watson Rev. James R. Eccles Manse
ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS.
Board Schools : —
Birgham -Thomas Wcatherstonc, master
Duns road — John Allison, master; Janet
Allison, mistress
Eccles -David S. Melville, master
Hirsel Law Toll — William C. Munro.mastr
Leitholm — Adam Miller, master ; Euphemia
Cuthbert, mistress
New Road— Robt.Marnoch Donald,raaster
Mrs. AmWson, mistress
Episcopal National Schools, Cornhill —
John Robinson, master
Henderson Jane M. (ladies'), High st
AGENTS.
Alexander John (coal), Cornhill
Anderson George (for P. it R. Hay, dyers,
Edinburgh), High st
Deans William (coal), Cornbill
Dickson John (for J. Pullar & Sons, dyers,
Perth), High st
Foster Elizabeth (for A. & J. M'Nab, dyers,
Edinburgh), High st
Hogg & Wood (for Lawes' Chemical Manure
Co.), Market place
Kater Janet (for P. & P. Campbell, dyers,
Perth), High st
Scott John (emigration), Market st
Smith John (for the Cheque Bank, Limited),
High st
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
MAKERS.
Moffat & Robertson, Cornbill
Shiel Andrew, Market place
BAKERS.
Middleaniss John, Market place
Palmer Isabella, Cornhill
Palmer Thomas, High st
Sinclair Mary Ann, High st
Smith William, High st
Turner William, High st
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