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| A Warden of the March was appointed by the respective governments. The Scottish government appointed a Warden whose base was in that March and was familiar with the region. The English authorities preferred to appoint a Warden known to the central government in London.
Listed below is a selection of the better known wardens.
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Scottish West March
Dominated by the Maxwells and the Johnstones. Also
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Scottish Middle March
The Kerrs both of Cessford and Ferniehirst
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Scottish East March
Almost monopolised by the Home family. Pronounced Hume.
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English West March
Dacre
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English Middle March
Lord Eure
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English East March
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In an unusual demonstration of co-operation, brought about by despair of the uncontrollable unrest, Border Laws were agreed by both countries. Among their main provisions were the actual establishment of Border Marches. It was agreed the respective wardens from opposing marches were required to meet at intervals to iron our differences. They did much good work against great odds but they did not always run according to plan. |
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| Some of the meeting places where the Days of Truce were held were:
West Marches - Lochmaben stone, near the Solway shore. East March - Redden Burn on the Tweed, just west of Wark on Tweed. Middle March - Deadwater on the North Tyne. Windy Gyle & Gamelspath, old tracks across the Border. Kershopefoot. |
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