[4] An example may partially survive of an escape or Ley Tunnel built in Covenanting times at the old house and estate of Newholm.

This tunnel was built by Newholm's owner at the time, Major Joseph Learmont, a leading member of the Covenanter cause who fought at Rullion Green and Bothwell Bridge.

He hid within the 40-yard (37 m) long stone lined tunnel when necessary and evaded capture for 16 years until traditionally said to have been betrayed by a maid servant in 1682.

The stone lining was eventually used to build a walled garden; it had run from a cellar to a turf dyke in mossy ground.

The major was sentenced to death, however partly due to his advanced age he was sent to the Bass Rock before eventual release.