More information : [Marginal] A map in the British Museum, dated December 1590, has marked 'Ye Bailie' with a tower symbol. It is marked on the map immediately south of the confluence of Black Leuen and
White Leuen (the Black and White Lyne) but the related positions of other towers, particularly Troughead [NY47NE6] and Comcrook [NY57SW2] suggest that the name White Leuen has been applied to that part of the Black Lyne eastwards of its confluence with Bailey Water. If this was so the map would indicate a position for this tower in the vicinity of Low Todholes [NY 519777] (1)
There are no remains or any local knowledge of a tower in the area of Low Todholes. (2)
A divination survey was undertaken in 1982 to the rear of Snouts Farm at NY518768. Further site identification required. (3) |