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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLO WATER | Kello Water. | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson, Johnston's County Map, History of Scotland, |
005; 006; 012 | A considerable stream having its source at Kello Head near the base of Black Larg, on the Confines of Ayrshire and falls into the Nith at Kello Side. Kello is a similar water to the Euchan and the same remarks are applicable to both. Kello is derived from the Gaelic word "Coille' a wood and signifies 'the wooded stream', Dr. [Doctor] Simpson. |
| CARCARSE | Carcarse | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Walter Greenshiels. William Sharp. |
012 | A shepherds Cottage and outhouse slated and in good repair, with garden attached, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch and in the occupation of Mifs [Miss] Hitchin of Kello Side.- William Hastings shepherd - tenant. Dr. [Doctor] Simpson derives this name from Car, a fort & Carse, swampy ground. |
| CARCARSE BURN | Carcarse Burn. | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson. Walter Greenshiels William Sharp. |
012 | A small stream rising on the North west side of Mid Hill on Carcarse farm & flowing in a north easterly direction by Carcarse, falls into Kello Water. |
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[Page:] 260Parish of Sanquhar. -- Sheet 12.3, Trace No. [Number] 2.
[KELLO WATER - Situation:]
On Wn. [Western] Parish
Boundary.-
[CARCARSE - Situation:]
5½ miles S.W.W. [South West West]
from Sanquhar
Burgh
[CARCARSE BURN - Situation:]
From the East
Side of Carcarse, -
East - N.N.E- [North North East] to
Kello Water.
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