Hi Extract from an old gazetteer. "A delightful village, situated on the Gala Water, with a fine packhorse bridge, dating from 1655. The old church is in ruins. The modern church has a 140 ft. high spire. In the vicinity, once known as "Stow of Wedale" the Saxons are said to have been routed by King Arthur, who founded a church as a thanksgiving. A delightful road proceeds eastwards from Stow, crossing the moors at a height of over 1100 ft. before descending into Lauderdale, and reaching the small town of Lauder. To the west of Stow rise the lonely Moorfoot hills." My ancestors lived there for a while. best wishes Doug & Kit Leitch Solihull UK ----- Original Message ----- From: "barbara smith" <barbsm@ematic.com> To: <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com>