OS1/10/44/223
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of SENCHAR HOSPITAL | Senewar Hospital or Senchar (Supposed site of) Senewar Hospital or Senchar (Supposed site of) Senewar Hospital or Senchar (Supposed site of) |
History of Sanquhar Rev [Reverend] Mr. Simpson George Osborne |
006 | (Extract from Sanquhar History) Between the two castles of Sanquhar and Ryehill stood a large pile of buildings denominated the hospital of Senewar or Senchar, It was the most considerable establishment of the kind in the County, and was of great benefit in those days when inns were rare, and travelling performed with great difficulty, Here the stranger was hospitably entertained, and probably without any charges made, At what precise period this building was erected is not known, neither is the name of the founder retained, It was, however, in existance [existence] in the year, 1296, The building is now entirely demolished, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 223.Parish of Sanquhar -- Plan 6/15 Trace 5
[Site of SENCHAR HOSPITAL - Situation:]
35 Chains S,E, [South East]
from Sanquhar Castle
[Page is signed:]
Samuel S Hill
Lce. Corpl [Lance Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Transcriber's notes
A table entry for "Supposed Site of ST MARY'S CHAPEL and Grave Yard [Senchar Hospital]", map reference 006, was deleted. It has been struck out on the page.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
