A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Hangingshaw, a mansion, with finely-wooded grounds, in Yarrow parish, Selkirkshire, on the left bank of Yarrow Water, 6 miles W by N of Selkirk. It is a seat of Mr Johnstone of Alva, who holds 8614 acres in Selkirkshire, valued at £2505 per annum. Formerly the estate belonged to the Murrays of Philiphaugh; and an ancient strong fortalice here was one of the strongholds of the `Outlaw Murray-'Having witnessed in his time a profusion of domestic display and a pomp and strength of retinue almost princely, it was destroyed by accidental fire about the close of last century, and now is represented by only a basement wall and some outhouses.—Ord. Sur., sh. 25, 1865.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Administrative units: | Yarrow ScoP Selkirkshire ScoCnty |
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