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Auchincraw, a village in Coldingham parish, Berwickshire, 2 miles WSW of Reston station, and 3 NNW of Chirnside. It has a post office under Ayton, and a public school; and it was notable, in old times, for reputed pranks of witchcraft. The school, with accommodation for 104 children, had (1879) an average attendance of 47, and a grant of £39,18s.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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Feature Description: | "a village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Coldingham ScoP Berwickshire ScoCnty |
Place: | Auchencrow |
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