OS1/10/35/142
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINGAN'S WELL | Ringan's Well Ringan's Well Ringan's Well Ringan's Well Ringan's Well |
J. Oliver Rush-hill R. Oliver Broomholmknowe George Scott Esq Langholm Estate Map James Elliott Esq Middleholm |
045 | [situation] About 18 chains S.W. [South West] from Rashiel A fine spring situated a little to the west of Rashhill farm house, the water of which is conveyed along a drain for the use of the farm house Ringan is a corruption of the name Ninian, but the former is the local spelling & pronunciation. |
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[page] 142Langholm Parish Sheet 45 No 12 Trace 4
Transcriber's notes
There is confusion about this place name. The Index has Rigans Well - this was originally also in the Record Place Entry and in the Various Spellings Entry. However these have been later altered to Ringan's Well.Note similar confusion over Rashshiel - Rush-hill.
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