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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDEN-BOWER CRAIG | Maiden-bower Craig | Mr. Gilson Jenny-gill Mr. Gelespie Hightown |
055 | A large Rock, curiously hollowed, on the farm of Maiden-bower, [situated about a mile, to the east of Dumfries;] Mr. Gilson, & Mr. Gelespie, says that it has been handed down by tridition, that it was formerly, famous for beign the scene, of som rites, practised as a test of Virginity. |
| MAIDEN-BOWER | Maiden-bower | John Robson Maiden-bower John Hall Craigs |
055 | A large farm house, two Stories high, with out houses including, a thrashing machine, and a farm of land attached: the houses all of which are in good repair, it is the property of Mr. McMullan, it takes its name from being convenient to the Maiden Craig. |
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[Page] 90 -- Dumfries Shire -- List of Names collected by Samuel Coupland c/a [Civilian Assistant] -- 1st Examiner[Parish] Dumfries
Plan x No of Trace 1
[Object]
Maidenbower Craig -- A Craig
Maidenbower -- A House
[Signed] Samuel Coupland
3rd June /47 [1847]
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