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Parish of Dalry
Plan 3 A
INDEX
Names of Objects--Pages
Altry Loch--8
Allan's Cairn--9
Allwhat--11
Allwhat Burn--12
Altry Hill--17
Altry (in ruins)--19
Altry Burn--19
Bennan--5
Brown Hill--11
Black Hill--21
Craigstewart--17
Coranbae Burn--19
Coranbae Hill--21
Craigfad--23
Ervie Craig--12
Fortypenny Burn--7
Fortypenny Hill or Low Countem--9
Fans of Altry--22
Green Cleugh--4
Green Cleugh Burn--4
Glede Craig--14
High Black Hill--3
High Countem--22
Lorg Hill--4
Low Black Hill--6
Long Craig--14
Lorg Burn--15
Lorg Bridge--15
Lorg--15
Mid Height--17
Mirk Side--20
Polvaddoch Burn--3
Pot Burn--3
Pullosh Sykes--5
Pulmulloch Burn--8
Rough Craig--5
Rough Cleugh--16
Rough Cleugh Burn--17
Sour Snout--8
Small Cleugh--13
Small Cleugh Burn--13
Small Burn--18
The Rig--6
Water of Ken--7
Wether Hill--10
Whig's Hole--18
Washing Pool--20
Washing Pool Bridge--20
Roman Road--21 |
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POLVADDOCH BURN |
Polvaddoch Burn
Polvaddoch Burn
Polvaddoch Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton
William Maxwell Esqr. |
003 |
[Situation] Running S.E [South East] & receiving Pot Burn & Pallosh Sykes.
A considerable stream or burn having its rise at the Northern base of "High Black Hill" and running in a S.[South] Easterly direction, receiving numerous tributaries, till it joins with Pulmulloch Burn, thence it is called the "Water of Ken". |
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HIGH BLACK HILL |
High Black Hill
High Black Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.[North] of Lorg
A small hill on the farm of PolvaddocK, its Surface is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks. |
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POT BURN |
Pot Burn
Pot Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running Easterly to its junction with Polvaddoch Burn
A small stream having its rise on Lorg Hill and running in an Eastern direction to its conflux with Polvaddock Burn. - |
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Parish of Dalry
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[Name] Poll bhadag, The deep stream
of the clusters or groves &c.
Pot Burn
[Name] Pot, A pit, a pond, a pool or deep place in an river &c.
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LORG HILL |
Lorg Hill
Lorg Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile North of Lorg.
A large hill, forming part of an irregular range or group of hills, on the farm of Lorg and Polvaddoch its surface is rough and rocky pasture |
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GREEN CLEUGH |
Green Cleugh
Green Cleugh |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Location] About 1/2 N.W [North West] of Lorg,
A Small ravine in the farm of Lorg, through it runs Green Cleugh Burn. |
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GREEN CLEUGH BURN |
Green Cleugh Burn
Green Cleugh Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Location] Running Southerly to Lorg Burn at the distance of 34 chains NW. [North West] of Lorg farm house,
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Lorg, and running in a Southerly direction through "Green Cleugh", (hence the name) to its Confluence with Lorg Burn, |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 43 - Lorg Hill
page 43 - Green Cleugh
page 43 - Green Cleugh Burn
[Name] Lurg Lorg, The ridge of a hill
gradually declining into
a plain
[Name] Cleugh, a strait hollow
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ROUGH CRAIG |
Rough Craig
Rough Craig |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N.[North] of Lorg
A large hanging rock on the South Side of Lorg Hill, it has a very rough appearance hence the name. |
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BENNAN |
Bennan
Bennan |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 3/4 Miles N.E.[North East] of Lorg.
A Small hill on the East side of Lorg Hill. its surface is rough pasture interspersed with rocks |
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PULLOSH SIKE |
Pullosh Sykes
Pullosh Sykes |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running N.E. [North East] to their junctions with Polvaddoch Burn & about 1 mile NE by N.[North East by North] of Lorg.
Three small streams having their rise betwixt Low Black Hill and Bennan and running in an Easterly direction to their confluence with Polvaddock Burn
Sykes means rills or streams in Scotch dialect. |
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Parish of Dalry
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[Name] Beannan, dim.[diminutive] of Beann
a small hill
[Name]Sike, Syik, Syke, A rill
A marshy bottom with a small stream in it.
Jamieson's Dictionary
A note " Conected to Sike, this being the orthography adopted for the word. |
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LOW BLACK HILL |
Low Black Hill
Low Black Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N.by E. [North by East] of Lorg
A small hill part of the farm of Polvaddock and Situated on the East side of Lorg Hill, its surface is rough pasture, it is called by this name, to distinguish it from "High Black Hill", which is on its north side. |
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THE RIG |
The Rig
The Rig
Longrigg Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton
Ainslie's Map. 1820 |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles N.E. by N.[North East by North] of Lorg
A long low hill of a ridge like shape on the farms of Polvaddoch and Pulskeoch and situated partly in Dumfriesshire and partly in Kirkcudbrightshire, its surface is rough pasture and interspersed with a few rocks. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 42 Low Black Hill
page 39 The Rig |
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FORTYPENNY BURN |
Fortypenny Burn
Fortypenny Burn |
James Ferguson
Archibald Wilson |
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[Situation] Running N.W.[North West] to its junction with Polvaddoch Burn
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Pulskeoch and running in a Northerly direction to its influx with Polvaddoch Burn, these two streams when united is called the "Water of Ken". |
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WATER OF KEN |
Water of Ken
Water of Ken |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
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[Situation] Rising near the Co. [County] Boundary & running S.[South] Westerly. Passing at the NW.[North West] & W.[West] side of Altry Hill.-
For Description see Name List for Plan 15B. |
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SOUR SNOUT |
Sour Snout
Sour Snout |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile E.by N. [East by North] of Lorg.
A considerable eminence in the farm of Alltry and Situated on the Northern side of Alltry Hill, its surface is rough, rocky pasture. |
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PULMULLOCH BURN |
Pulmulloch Burn
Pulmulloch Burn |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
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[Situation] Running N.[North] to its junction with the Water of Ken & at the of 1 mile NE by E [North East by East] of Lorg.
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Altry, and running in a Northerly direction to its influx with the "Water of Ken". |
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ALTRY LOCH |
Alltry Loch
Alltry Loch
Altry Loch
Altry Loch |
James Ferguson
James Wilson
John Sloane,Sen.[Senior]
John Dickson |
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[Situation] 5/8 mile E.by S. [East by South] of Lorg.
A Small Loch in the farm of Altry (hence the name) and situated near the Southern margin of "Sour Snout." |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 46 Sour Snout
page 46 Pulmulloch Burn
page 46 Altry Loch
[Name] Poll Mullaich. The Stream
of the height or eminence
[Name] Altry from Allt, A Stream
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FORTYPENNY HILL or LOW COUNTEM |
Fortypenny Hill
Fortypenny Hill
Low Countem
Low Countem
Low Countem |
James Ferguson
Archibald Wilson
John Seaton
James Wilson
John Marshall |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E. [East] of Lorg.
A small hill on the farm of Polvaddock, its soil is heathy pasture land. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "PareKeigh", on the South Side of this hill it is known by Low Countem and is on the farm of Altry. |
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ALLAN'S CAIRN |
Allan's Cairn
Allan's Cairn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles E. [East] of Lorg.
A few stones situated on the boundary betwixt the Counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbrightshire. Mr Wilson says that it is handed down by Tradition that, a packman or pedlar called Allan was murdered and interred here. |
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LOW COUNTEM |
Low Countem
Low Countem
Low Countem |
John Seaton
James Wilson
John Marshall |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile E. [East] of Lorg. A small hill on the farm of Polvaddock, its soil is heathy pasture land. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "PareKeigh", on the South Side of this hill it is known by Low Countem and is on the farm of Altry. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136 Page
45 Fortypenny Hill or Low Countem
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WETHER HILL |
Wether Hill
Wether Hill
Wether Hill |
James Ferguson
James Wilson
Archibald Wilson |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.E by E. [North East by East] of Lorg
A small hill on the farm of "Pulskeoch" and situated partly in Dumfriesshire and partly in Kirkcudbrightshire, its surface is heathy pasture, most probably it took its name from Wether, a castrated ram. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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ALLWHAT |
Allwhat
Allwhat
Allwhat |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Mr Dickson |
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[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Lorg
A considerable hill on the farms of Upper Holm and Montray. its surface is rough pasture, and on its summit is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Allwhat". This hill forms part of a range or group of hills.- |
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BROWN HILL |
Brown Hill
Brown Hill |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W.N.W.[West North West] of Lorg.
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Lorg. its surface is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks, and from its Brown appearance it has got the name "Brown Hill". - |
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Parish of Carsphairn & Dalry
Form 136 Page [49] - Alwhat
[49] - Brown Hill
[Note] Allwhat, from the Gaelic
Al, a rock & fada, long
Aill, in the Irish signifies
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ALLWHAT BURN |
Allwhat Burn
Allwhat Burn |
James Wilson
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] Running S.E. [South East] to its junction with Lorg Burn near the S.W. [South West] side of Brown Hill.
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Lorg, and running in a S.[South] Easterly direction to its confluence with Lorg Burn. |
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ERVIE CRAIG |
Ervie Craig
Ervie Craig |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 3/8 Mile W.N.W. [West North West] of Lorg.
A large rock on the farm of Lorg, and situated on the N [North] East side of Ewe Hill a short distance West of Lorg Burn |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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SMALL CLEUGH |
Small Cleugh
Small Cleugh |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 20 chains W. [West] by S. [South] of Lorg
A small hollow or ravine on the farm of Lorg, and through it runs Small Cleugh Burn, its sides consist of rugged rocks but not very steep. |
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SMALL CLEUGH BURN |
Small Cleugh Burn
Small Cleugh Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running E. [East] to its junction with Lorg Burn about 12 chains WSW [West South West] of Lorg
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Lorg and running in an Easterly direction through Small Cleugh (hence the name) to its Confluence with Lorg Burn. - |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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GLEDE CRAIG |
Glede Craig
Glede Craig |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 25 chains W.S.W [West South West] of Lorg.
A rocky Knoll on the East side of Ewe Hill, it is a favourite resort for Kites which are commonly called Gledes in this Country. |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 30 chains S.W. [South West] of Lorg.
A large rocky Knoll on the East side of Ewe Hill, it is of considerable length hence the name "Long Craig". |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 51 Glede Craig
page 51 Long Craig
[Note] Glede, A Kite |
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LORG BURN |
Lorg Burn
Lorg Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Rising near the Co. [County] boundary & running S.E.[South East] to its junction with the Water of Ken, about 15 chains South of Lorg.
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Lorg (hence the name) and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction to its confluence with the "Water of Ken" a short distance below "Lorg Bridge". |
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LORG BRIDGE |
Lorg Bridge
Lorg Bridge |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 14 chains S.W. [South West] of Lorg.
A small stone built bridge of one Arch. Crossing Lorg Burn over which the road passes which leads from Carsphairn to Sanquhar, it is a County Bridge. |
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LORG |
Lorg
Lorg
Lorg |
James Wilson
John Seaton
Ainslies Map |
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[Situation] About 14 chains N. [North] of Lorg Bridge & South Side of Lorg Hill
A neat house in good repair (Occupied by two shepherds) with a farm of land attached. The property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page [54] - Lorg
[53] - Lorg Burn
[53] - Lorg Bridge
[Note] Lurg Lorg (Gaelic). the ridge of
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ROUGH CLEUGH |
Rough Cleugh
Rough Cleugh |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 30 chains W. by N. [West by North] of Lorg.
A small deep Glen or ravine in the farm of Lorg its sides Consists of steep hanging rocks and through it runs a small stream called Rough Cleugh Burn |
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ROUGH CLEUGH BURN |
Rough Cleugh Burn
Rough Cleugh Burn |
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John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running Easterly to Lorg Burn and 12 chains W. by N. [West by North] of Lorg. -
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Lorg, and running in an Easterly direction through Rough Cleugh (hence the name) to its influx with Lorg Burn. - |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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MID HEIGHT |
Mid Height
Mid Height |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] About 20 chains S.E. [South East] of Lorg.
A Considerable Eminence on Altry Hill, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land. |
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ALTRY HILL |
Alltry Hill
Alltry Hill
Altry Hill
Altry Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton
James Sloan
Mr Dickson |
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[Situation] About 20 chains E. [East] of Lorg.
A considerable hill part of the farm of Alltry (hence the name) its surface is rocky, and rough pasture land. This hill forms part of a range of hills which has no particular name. - |
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CRAIGSTEWART |
Craigstewart
Craigstewart |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
003 |
[Situation] 1/2 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Lorg.
A small hill on the S. [South] East side of Alltry Hill, its surface is rocky, and rough pasture land, probably its name has originated from a person called Stewart. - |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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WHIG'S HOLE |
Whigs' Hole
Whigs' Hole
Whig Hole
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Whighole |
James Wilson
John Seaton
Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account] 1845
Sinclair's Stat.Acct.[Statistical Account] vol.[volume] 13 P.[Page] 59. |
003 |
[Situation] 1/2 Mile S.S.E [South South East] of Lorg
A small hollow or trench on Altry Hill where it is said that the Whigs or Cameronians, (as they are usually styled) frequently made use of during the time of the persecution in Scotland both as a place of refuge and of observation, hence the name "Whigs Hole" |
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SMALL BURN |
Small Burn
Small Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running S.W.[South West] to its junction with Altry Burn about 3/4 mile S. by E. [South by East] of Lorg. (farm house)
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Altry and running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its Confluence with the Alltry Burn. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 56 Whig's Hole
page 58 Small Burn
[Note] In the farm of Altrye, near the top of a hill
there is a trench which Seems to have been dug,
Capable of Containing 100 people. A person concealed in this
trench can See to a considerable distance, without being observed;
and the Whigs or the Cameronians as they are usually styled
are said to have frequently made use of it during the time of
the persecution in Scotland, both as a place of refuge & of observation.
Hence it obtained the name of the Whig Hole which it bears to this day.
Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account] of Kirkcudbrightshire
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ALTRY (In Ruins) |
Alltry (in ruins)
Alltry (in ruins)
Altrye
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Altrye
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Altry
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Altrye
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Altry
Altry |
James Wilson
John Seaton
Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] (1845)
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient]
Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol.[volume] 13 P.[Page] 59
James Sloan
Mr Dickson |
003 |
[Situation] 3/4 Mile S.by E. [South by East] of Lorg
The ruins of a farm house which formerly had a farm of land attached but is now united with that of Lorg. The property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender |
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ALTRY BURN |
Alltry Burn
Alltry Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] Running W. [West] to its conflux with the Ken, at the distance of 1 mile S.by W. [South by West] of Lorg.
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Alltry (hence the name) and running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its influx with the "Water of Ken". - |
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CORANBAE BURN |
Coranbae Burn
Coranbae Burn |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation]Running N. [North] Westerly to Altry Burn, runs into the latter burn 1 mile South of Lorg.-
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Coranbae and running in a N.[North] Westerly direction to its influx with Alltry Burn. - |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
page [57] - Alltry (in ruins)
[58] - Altry Burn
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WASHING POOL |
Washing Pool
Washing Pool |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg.
A small but deep pool in the Water of Ken" where farmers are in the habit of washing their Sheep hence the name. |
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WASHING POOL BRIDGE |
Washing pool Bridge
Washing pool Bridge |
James Ferguson
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James Wilson |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg
A good substantial stone built bridge of one arch crossing the "Water of Ken" on the road leading from Carsphairn to Sanquhar It is a County Bridge. |
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MIRK SIDE |
Mirk Side
Mirk Side |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
003 |
[Situation] 1 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Lorg.
This name applies to the North side of Coranbae Hill where the Sun never shines during Winter hence the name, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 59 Washing Pool
page 59 Washing Pool Bridge
page 57 Mirk Side
[Note] Mirk, dark, dusky &c.
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CORANBAE HILL |
Coranbae Hill
Coranbae Hill |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.E.[South South East] of Lorg
A considerable hill on the farms of Corlae and Altry, its surface is rough, and rocky pasture land and on it is a Trig.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Cornby Shepherds Pile." This hill along with Alltry Hill form part of a range of hills, which has no particular name. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
003; 006 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles S.E [South East] of Lorg.
A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Alltry, Corlae and Cornrigg, its surface is heathy pasture land, The boundary line betwixt the counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright, runs over it. |
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ROMAN ROAD |
Roman Road |
See Name Lists Plans 2B & 6A |
003 |
[Situation] Passing across Black Hill
See Name Lists for Plans 2B and 6A. |
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FANS OF ALTRY |
Fans of Alltry
Fans of Alltry |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
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[Situation] 1 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Lorg
A small tract of Moss on the farm of Alltry, and situated near the Eastern base of Alltry Hill, possibly this word is a corruption of the word Fen which Signifies moorish ground or swampy muddy soil. |
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HIGH COUNTEM |
High Countem
High Countem |
James Wilson
John Seaton |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles E by S [East by South]
A small hill on the farm of Altry, its soil is heathy pasture. Over it runs the boundary line betwixt the Counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
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page 61- High Countem |
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CRAIGFAD |
Craigfad
Craigfad |
James Wilson
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.W. [South West] of Lorg.
A considerable flat rock on the farm of Lorg, and situated on the East side of Ewe Hill. |
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Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page [65] - Craigfad
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Parish of Carsphairn
Plan 3A
Index
Name of Object -- Page
Alhang -- 29
Allwhannie Knowes -- 32
Alcherry Clleugh Burn -- 34
Corby Craig -- 29
Cow Knowe -- 31
Ewe Hill Strand -- 36
Ewe Hill -- 37
Glede Craig -- 27
Gills Burn -- 31
Hawks Craig -- 27
Hare Cleugh -- 28
Holm Burn -- 32
Mid Rig -- 30
Mid Hill of Glenhead -- 33
Mungo's Well -- 34
Quarrel End -- 36
Spout Burn -- 30
The Spout -- 30
Upper Holm of Dalquhairn -- 35
White Knowe -- 33 |
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RIVER NITH |
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HAWKS' CRAIG |
Hawks' Craig
Hawks' Craig |
James Wilson
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles W. [West] of Lorg.
A large Craig or rock on the North East end of Mid Rig, it is a favourite resort for Hawks hence the name. |
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GLEDE CRAIG |
Glede Craig
Glede Craig |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile W. [West] of Lorg
A rocky Knoll on the North West side of Ewe Hill, it is a resort for kites which are commonly called Gledes in this country. hence the name Glede Craig. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
[63] Hawks' Craig
[63] Glede Craig |
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HARE CLEUGH |
Hare Cleugh
Hare Cleugh |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] 7/8 Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Lorg
A hollow portion of land, on the West side of Ewe Hill, it is a favourite resort for hares hence the name "Hare Cleugh." |
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ALHANG |
Allhang
Allhang
Alhinge
Alhang
Alhang
Alhang |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Ainslies Map
Mr Dickson
Mr Sloan, Sen. [Senior]
Revd. [Reverend] D Walsh |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile W.[West] of Lorg.
A considerable hill on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn, its surface is rough and rocky pasture and on it is a Trigl. [Triangulation] Station called by Trigl. [Triangulation] Party "Allhang" This Hill form part of a range of hills which has no particular name. |
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CORBY CRAIG |
Corby Craig
Corby Craig |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Lorg.
A large rock on the farm of Upper Dalquhairn, its name originated from it being a favourite parching place for ravens which are called Corbies in this Country, hence the name |
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Form 136 Page
[67] Alhang
[68] Corby Craig |
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MID RIG |
Mid Rig
Mid Rig
Mid Rig |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Ainslies Map 1820 |
003 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 miles W.S.W.[West South West] of Lorg
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn its surface is rough and rocky pasture land. |
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SPOUT BURN |
Spout Burn
Spout Burn |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] Running S. [South] to Holm Burn near the W [West] Side of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn, and running in a Southerly direction to its Confluence with Holm Burn, In its Course it falls over a precipitous rock where it is called the Spout, hence the name to the Burn. |
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THE SPOUT |
The Spout
The Spout |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 miles west of Lorg. (farm house)
A waterfall in Spout Burn which is about 30 feet high where the water falls over precipitous rocks. This water-
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 67 Mid Rig
69 Spout Burn |
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COW KNOWE |
Cow Knowe
Cow Knowe |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1 Nile W. by S. [West by South]
A small Knoll or eminence on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn, its surface is rough pasture, possible it has got its name from Cows feeding on it. |
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GILLS BURN |
Gills Burn
Gills Burn |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Sitaution] Running S. [South] to it's juntion with Holm Burn at about 1 3/4 miles W.S.W. [West South West] of Lorg.
A small Stream having its rise on the Western side of Mid Rig, and running in a Southerly direction through several small ravines (which are commonly called Gills in this country) (hence the name, to its influx with Holm Burn |
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Form 136 Page
[73] Cow Knowe
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HOLM BURN |
Holm Burn
Holm Burn |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] Running S.E. [South East] & passing west side of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn.
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Holm of Dalquhairn and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction, receiving many small tributaries, to its confluence with the "Water of Ken" |
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ALLWHANNIE KNOWES |
Allwhannie Knowes
Allwhannie Knowes
Allwhannie Nowes |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account] (1845) |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] by Lorg.
Numerous small Knolls or Eminences on the farms of Upper and Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, they are remarkably for their Situation and the regularity of their forms, and have the appearance of having been Artificially formed, although undoubtedly natural, and were probably formed by the debris from the surrounding mountains that Skirts them on each Side. |
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Form 136 Page
72 Holm Burn
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Alp, An eminence,
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MID HILL OF GLENHEAD |
Mid Hill of Glenhead
Mid Hill of Glenhead |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation]] About 1 3/4 Miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Lorg.
A considerable hill on the farm of Nether Holm, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land. This hill form part of a range which has no particular name. |
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WHITE KNOWE |
White Knowe
White Knowe |
James Ferguson
James Wilson |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Mile S.W. [South West] of Lorg.
A small Knoll or Eminence on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, its surface is rough pasture having a whitish appearance hence the name.. |
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Form 136 Page
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ALCHERRY CLEUGH BURN |
Allcherry Cleugh Burn
Allcherry Cleugh Burn
Alcherry Cleugh Burn
Alcherry Cleugh Burn |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Revd. [Reverend] D. Welsh
Mr Dickson |
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[Situation] Running N. [North] asterly to its junction with Holm Burn runs into the latter burn about 24 Chains W. by N. [West by North] of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn.
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, and running in a North Easterly direction to its confluence with "Holm Burn". |
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MUNGO'S WELL |
Mungo's Well
Mungo's Well |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] Aout 1 1/2 Mile S.W. [South West] of Lorg.
A good spring Well on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn and Situated on the Northern margin of Holm Burn, possibly this has took its name from a person Called Mungo. |
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Form 136 Page
71 Allcherry Cleugh Burn
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UPPER HOLM OF DALQUHAIRN |
Upper Holm of Dalquhairn
Upper Holm of Dalquhairn
Over Holm of Dalquhairn
Upper Holme |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819
Ainslies Map |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Lorg.
A small house in good repair (Occupied by shepherds) with a farm of land attached which is presently held by the farmer of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, and is the property of Robert McMillan Esqr. of "Glencrosh". |
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Form 136 Page
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EWE HILL STRAND |
Ewe Hill Strand
Ewe Hill Strand |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] Running S.W. [South West] to its junction with Spout Burn near the west side of Quarrel End.
A small stream or burn having its rise on the South side of Ewe Hill, and running in a Southerly direction to its conflux with Spout Burn. It is not Known in the locality how the name arose. - |
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QUARREL END |
Quarrel End
Quarrel End |
James Sloan
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] 3/4 Mile S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Lorg.
A small eminence or knoll on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn its surface is rocky pasture. Mr Ferguson Says that it is traditionally reported that a quarrel or battle had took place here, hence the name Quarrel End. - |
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Form 136 Page
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EWE HILL |
Ewe Hill
Ewe Hill
Ewe Hill |
James Sloan
James Ferguson
Ainslies Map |
003 |
[Situation] About 1/2 Mile W. [West] of Lorg, -
A Considerable hill on the farms of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn and Lorg, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land, and on it is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Holm Hill". This hill form part of a range which has no particular name. |
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POLVADDOCK BURN |
Polvaddock Burn |
James Wilson n&s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s
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William Maxwell Dalton Esqr. Thornhill Agent of the Drumlanrig Estate |
003 |
A Considerable Sized Stream having its Source on the farm of Polvaddock, (hence the name,) and flowing in a South Easterly direction receives Pot Burn and the three Burns Called Pullosh Sykes and joines Fortypenny Burn, they then loose their names and become the Waters of Ken |
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THE RIG |
The Rig |
James Wilson n& s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s
Lorg Carsphairn |
003 |
A long low Hill on the farms of Polvaddock and PulsKeoch, hence the name, the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few rock the Boundary between the Shires of Dumfries and Ayr goes over its Summit. |
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List of Names Collected by John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3A Trace 1
Parish of Dalry
Object
Polvaddock Burn - A Stream
The Rig - A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr . [November] 19th. 1849
Note, The farm on which this
burn gathers and also derives
its name from, has not a farm
house nor even the ruins of one.
therefore it may be requisite to write
the name across the farm, if So
I have shown the extent of it in pencil
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POT BURN |
Pot Burn |
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton Lorg Carsphairn |
003 |
A Small Stream gathering in the farm of Palvaddoch and running in an Easterly direction joins Palvaddock Burn a little north of Pullosh Sykes, how it got the the name is not Known in the locality. |
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HIGH BLACK HILL |
High Black Hill |
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton Lorg Carsphairn. |
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A Small hill on the north East end of Lorg Hill and farm of Palvaddock the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks it has derived its name from the Black appearance of its Surface, and is called high from its Situation . |
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List of Names Collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3 A Trace 1
Parish of Dalry
Object
Pot Burn - A Stream
High Black - A hill
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PULLOSH SYKES |
Pullosh Sykes |
James Wilson n & S Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton, n & S Lorg Carsphairn |
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Three Streams gathering on the farm of Palvaddock and running in a N. [North] Easterly direction empties into Palvaddock Burn how they got the names is not Known. |
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LOW BLACK HILL |
Low Black Hill |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small hill on the East side of Larg hill and farm of Palvaddock the Surface of which is rough pasture, it has derived its name from the appearance of its pasture and is Called Low. to distinguish it from another Called High Black hill. |
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List of names collected by John Bray C/A {Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3 A Trace 1
Parish of Dalry
Object
Pullosh Sykes - Streams
Low Black Hill - A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 19th 1849 |
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LORG HILL |
Lorg Hill |
James Wilson n&s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n&s
Lorg Carsphairn |
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A large hill of Considerable elevation on the farm of Lorg (and Palvaddock)] hence the name. The Surface of which is Rough and rocky pasture it forms one of a group of hills which are to be seen in the northern part of Dalry Parish on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Lorg. |
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GREEN CLEUGH |
Green Cleugh |
James Wilson n&s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n&s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A small green ravine (hence the name) on the farm of Lorg. |
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GREEN CLEUGH BURN |
Green Cleugh Burn |
James Wilson n&s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n&s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream having its rill on the farm of Lorg and flowing in a Southerly direction through Green Cleugh (hence the name) and empties in to Lorg Burn. |
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Plan 3A Trace 1
Parish of Dalry
List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st examiner
Object 1
Lorg Hill - a Hill
Green Cleugh - a Ravine
Green Cleugh burn - a stream
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 19th 1849 |
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ROUGH CRAIG |
Rough Craig |
James Wilson n,s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n,s
Lorg Carsphairn |
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A large rough hanging rock Situated on the South Side of Lorg hill it has derived its name from its appearance. |
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BENNAN |
Bennan |
James Wilson n,s Lorg Carsphairn John Smeaton n,s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small hill on the South East Side of Lorg Hill and on the farm of Palvaddock the Surface of which is rough Pasture interspersed with a few rocks, its origin is not Known in the locality. |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3A Trace 1
Parish of Dalry
Object
Rough Craig - a rock
Bennan - a hill
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 19th [1849] |
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FORTYPENNY BURN |
Fortypenny Burn |
James Ferguson, Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn
Archibald. Wilson n & s PulsKeoch Sanquhar |
002 |
A Small stream having its rise on the farm of "Pulskeoch" flowing in a northerly direction to its junction with "Polvaddock Burn " these two streams when united loose their names & become the "Water of Ken" the origin of this name is not known in the locality - |
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FORTYPENNY HILL |
Fortpenny Hill
Low Count'em
Low Count'em |
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn.
John Marshall n & s Corlae, Dalry. |
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A small heathy hill on the farm of Polvaddock on its summit is Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Parskeigh W." On the South Side of this hill it is Known as Low Count'em being on the farm of Alltry. |
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List of Names collected by Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3A Trace 2
Parish of Dalry
Object
Fortypenny Burn - a Stream
Fortypenny Hill -a Hill
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Pulmulloch Burn |
Pulmulloch Burn |
James Ferguson, Holm of Dalquhairn, Carsphairn.
James Wilson, Lorg, Carsphairn. |
003 |
A small stream having its source on the farm of "Alltry" flowing in a northerly direction to its influx with "Water of Ken" the origin of the name is not known in the locality. |
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Sour Snout |
Sour Snout |
James Ferguson Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
003 |
A considerable rough & Rocky eminence on the farm of "Alltry" situated on the northern extremity of "Alltry Hill". |
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Alltry Loch |
Alltry Loch |
James Ferguson Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
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A small loch on "Alltry Hill" hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner
Plan 3A Trace 2
Parish Dalry
Object
Pulmulloch Burn - a Stream
Sour Snout - an eminence
Alltry Loch - a Loch
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WATER OF KEN |
Water of Ken |
James Ferguson Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
003 |
A considerable stream having its source viz. the Fortypenny and Polvaddock Burns from the junction of which it flows in a S. [South] Westerly direction through a bleak bare hilly country until it passes "High Bridge of Ken" a short distance below which it has a beautiful and romantic waterfall called "College Linn" [salmon in the spawning season ascend thus far] thence through College Glen and through Glenhoul Glen (where it receives the "Black Water") to its junction with the "Water of Deugh" last stream makes a large addition to its size. From this point its course is more southerly passing to [Earlstoun] Castle & Linne Dalry Villages & Moat passing New Galloway Bridge (five arches) and Spalding and within a short distance of New Galloway a short distance blow which it enters Loch Kerr which is merely a river expanded into the character of a lake presenting a picturesque & romantic sheet of water divided with some small wooded Islands ,near the western margin of this lake stands Kenmore Castle looking at a view both the ancient & modern styles of Architecture , below loch Kerr at Boatie Rhone runs the "Black water of Dee" these two when united take the name "River Dee" which after running past Kirkcudbright makes its embrochure into the Solway Firth at Little Ross Island. - |
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List of Names collected by Robert Miller C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 3A Trace 2
Parish of Dalry
Object
Water of Ken - a stream
[signed] Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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WETHER HILL |
Wether Hill |
James Ferguson n & s Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
Archibald Wilson n Pulskeoch Sanquhar |
003 |
A small heathy hill on the farm of 'Pulskeoch' situated on the boundary between the counties of Dumfries & Kirkcudbright. It has taken its name from a Kind of sheep Called Wethers. |
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ALLAN'S CAIRN |
Allan's Cairn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A few Stones on the boundary between the Counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Mr. Wilson of Lorg, states that it is traditionally reported that a Pack-man whoes surname Surname was Allan was murdered and buried here hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st Examiner & J Bray c/a [civilian assistant] F. Exr. [Final Examiner]
Plan 3A Trace 2
Parish of Dalry
Object
Wether Hill - a Hill
Allan's Cairn - A few Stone
[Signed] Robert Miller
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ALLWHAT |
Allwhat |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm O' Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm and Montray, the Surface of which is rough Pasture. on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Allwhat, this hill is on the same base with Allhang Ewe Hill &c. and forms one of a group of hills in the locality. |
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Brown Hill |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm O' Dalquhairn |
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A middling Sized hill on the farm of Lorg the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks. It has a brown appearance, hence the name |
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Plan 3A Trace 3
Parishes of Carsphairn, New Cumnock & Dalry
Object
Allwhat - A hill
Brown Hill - A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Nov. [November] 19th 1849 |
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ALLWHAT BURN |
Allwhat Burn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm O' Dalquhairn |
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Lorg and flowing in a South Easterly direction joines Lorg about 15 chains N [North] West of Ewe Craig. |
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ERVIE CRAIG |
Ervie Craig |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A large rock on the farm of Lorg and East Side of Ewe hill, how it has got the name is not Known in the locality. |
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ROUGH CLEUGH |
Rough Cleugh |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A deep rough ravine (hence the name) on the farm of Lorg on both sides of the ravine are steep hanging rocks. |
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Plan 3A Trace3
Parish Dalry
Object
Allwhat Burn - A Stream
Ervie Craig - A rock
Rough Cleugh - A Ravine
[Signed] John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 1849 |
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SMALL CLEUGH |
Small Cleugh |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small ravine (on the farm of Lorg) hence the name, having rugged rocks on both Sides but not very Steep |
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GLEDE CRAIG |
Glede Craig |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A large rock on the East Side of Ewe hill it is frequented by a Bird Commonly Called a Glede hence the name |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A large long rock on the East side of Ewe hill (hence the name.) |
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Plan 3A Trace 3
Parish Dalry
Object
Small Cleugh - A Ravine
Glede Craig - A rock
Long Craig - A rock
[Signed] John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 19th. 1849 |
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ROUGH CLEUGH BURN |
Rough Cleugh Burn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphirn
John Smeaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Lorg and running in an Easterly direction through Rough Cleugh hence the name and over precipitous rocks forming a number of Cateracts none of which, has any name and joines Lorg Burn about 250 yards West of Lorg house |
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SMALL CLEUGH BURN |
Small Cleugh Burn |
James Wilson [n&s]
Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton [n&s]
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Lorg and flowing in an Easterly direction through small Cleugh hernce the name, passing over rocks rugged and step forming a number of small Cascades none of which has names and empties into Lorg Burn Convenient to Rough Cleugh Burn |
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Plan 3A Trace 3
Parish Dalry
Object
Rough Cleugh Burn - A Stream
Small Cleugh Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray Civilian Assistant Novr. [November] 19th 1849 |
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LORG BRIDGE |
Lorg Bridge |
James Wilson [n&s] Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton [n&s] Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small Stone Bridge one Arch over Lorg Burn (hence the name) and on the Road leading from Carsphairn to Sanquhar. It was erected at the expense of County and hitherto has been kept in repair by it. |
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LORG BURN |
Lorg Burn |
James Wilson [n&s]
Lorg Carsphairn John Smeaton [n&s]
Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small mountain stream gathering on the farm of Lorg And flowing in a South Easterly direction passing over precipitous rocks Causing a number of Small waterfalls who has no names and empties into the Water of Ken Convenient to Lorg Bridge. |
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Plan 3a Trace 3
Object
Lorg Bridge - A Bridge
Lorg Burn - A Burn
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LORG |
Lorg |
James Wilson [n&s] Lorg Carsphairn
John Smeaton [n&s] Lorg Carsphairn |
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A neat house in good repair with a farm of Land attached the whole of which is rough and rocky pasture, it also has the farm of Alltry annexed to it both of which are herded by two shepherds who occupies the house. Proprietor - Forbes Esqre. of Callender. (Note) I made enquiry should not this name be spelled Larg but was informed by many that it should not. |
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Parish of Dalry -- Plan 3A Trace 3
Object
Lorg - A House & farm
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 19th 1849 |
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ALLTRY HILL |
Alltry Hill |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Considerable sized hill extending North and South, on the farm of Alltry, hence the name. its surface is rocky and rough pasture. on it are Eminences which has names (See descriptive remarks) This hill forms part of range (which has no name) with other ones in the locality |
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MID HEIGHT |
Mid Height |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Considerable eminence on about the Centre of Alltry hill, hence the name, its Surface is rough and rocky pasture |
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Plan 3A Trace 4
Parish Dalry
Object
Alltry Hill - A hill
Mid Height - An Eminence
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 1849 |
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WHIGS HOLE |
Whigs Hole |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A small hollow on the South West Side of Alltry hill, where it is traditionally Said that the Covenanters occasionally took refuge during the days, wherein they were persecuted hence arose (the name) Whigs Hole. it being Another name by which they were Known |
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CRAIG STEWART |
Craig Stewart |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small hill on Alltry hill the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few Small rocks. how it got its name is not, Known, being of an oppinion that it was a rock on the hill that might have been, Called by the given name therefore I made Strict enquiry about it but was informed that whatever the name applied to heretofore, that the hill is now generally Known by Craig Stewart |
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Plan 3A Trace 4
Parish Dalry
Object
Whigs Hole - A hollow
Craig Stewart - A hill
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ALLTRY |
Alltry (in ruins) |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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The ruins of Alltry farm house which at one time had a farm of land attached to it (but now annexed to Lorg farm) the whole of which is rough and rocky pasture with the exception of the Fans (of Alltry) which is Moss.Proprietor William Forbes Esq of Callender, |
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MIRK SIDE |
Mirk Side |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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The West Side of Coranbae Hill, where the Suns Rays are not Seen during the Winter, hence the name, it is Situated on the farm of Alltry, and its Surface is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks |
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Plan 3A Trace4
Parish Dalry
Object
Alltry (in ruins) - A house (in ruins)
Mirk Side - Face of hill
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 22nd. 1849 |
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SMALL BURN |
Small Burn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream, which gathers on the farm of Alltry and runs in a Southerly direction to its influx with Alltry Burn |
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ALLTRY BURN |
Alltry Burn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small mountain Stream gathering on the farm of Alltry (hence the name) and flowing in a Westerly direction joines the Water of Ken Convenient to Washing-pool Bridge |
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CORANBAE BURN |
Coranbae Burn |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A small Stream gathering on the farm of Corlae and flowing in a N. [North] Westerly direction and empties into Alltry Burn a little South West of Alltry (in ruins) |
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Plan 3A Trace 4
Parish Dalry
Object
Small Burn - A Stream
Alltry Burn - A Stream
Coranbae Burn - A Stream |
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WASHING-POOL BRIDGE |
Washing-pool Bridge |
James Fergusson n & s Holm O'Dalquhairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
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A good Substantial Bridge one Arch built with Lime and Stone, erected at the expense of the County. It is over the Water of Ken on the road leading from Carsphairn to Sanquhar at the Washing Pool hence the name. |
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WASHING POOL |
Washing Pool |
James Fergusson n & s Holm O'Dalquhairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small but deep pool in the Water of Ken where Sheep have been washed annually, those many years past, hence the name |
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Plan 3A Trace 4
Parish Dalry
Object
Washing-pool Bridge - A Bridge
Washing Pool - A pool
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 20th. 1849 |
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CORANBAE HILL |
Coranbae Hill |
James Fergusson n & s Holm O'Dalquhairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
003 |
A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Corlae and Alltry the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks, on its Summit is a Shepherds Pile used by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party as a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station and Called by them Cornby Shepherds Pile. The origin of the name is not Known in the locality It forms a range which has no name with Alltry hill & others. |
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FANS OF ALLTRY |
Fans of Alltry |
James Fergusson n & s Holm O'Dalquhairn
James Wilson Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small tract of moss on the farm of Alltry, how it has got its name is not Known in the locality. |
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Plan 3 Trace 4
Parish Dalry
Object
Coranbae Hill - A hill
Fans of Alltry - Moss
Note, this is not Fangs
as has occured heretofore J.B
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 20th. 1849 |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Alltry Corlae and Conrigg the Surface of which is heathy pasture The boundary between the Shire if KirKcudbright and Dumfries goes over its Summit |
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HIGH COUNT'EM |
High Count'em |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
John Seaton n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small heathy hill on the farm of Alltry, over which the boundary between the Shires of Kirkcudbright and Dumfries passes, Mr. Wilson Says that it has derived its name from the Circumstance of Counting Sheep on it |
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Plan 3A Trace 4
Parish Dalry Tineran & Glencairn
Object
Black Hill - A Hill
High Count'em - A hill
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian assistant] Novr. [November] 28th. 1849 |
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HAWK'S CRAIG |
Hawk's Craig |
James Wilson Lorg, Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Crasphairn |
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A large rock on the north East end of Mid Rig. it is frequented by Hawks hence the name |
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GLEDE CRAIG |
Glede Craig |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A large rock on the N. [North] West Side of Ewe hill it is visited by a Bird Commonly Called in the Country a Glede, hence the name |
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HARE CLEUGH |
Hare Cleugh |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
Jame Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Considerable hollow with very Small ravines through it in which Hares Secrets themselves, hence the name. |
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Plan 3A Trace 3
Object
Hawk's Craig - A rock
Glede Craig - A rock
Hare Cleugh - A hollow
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr. [November] 20th. 1849 |
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CARIGFAD |
Craigfad |
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn
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A considerable flat rock on the farm of Lorg and East Side of Ewe hill how it has obtained the name is not Known in the locality |
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Dalry Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Craigfad - A Rock
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ALLHANG |
Allhang |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is Rough And rocky pasture, on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party Allhang, also the Boundary between Ayrshire and Kirkcudbrightshire goes over its Summit. This hill is on the same base with Allwhat and Ewe Hill |
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MID RIG |
Mid Rig |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is rough and rocky pasture. it is on the South East Side of Allhang. |
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Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Allhang - A Hill
Mid Rig - A Hill J.B.
[Signed] John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] Novr [November] 12th 1849 |
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CORBY CRAIG |
Corby Craig |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A large Rock on the East Side of Mid Rig and Farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn, It is frequented by Ravens locally Called Corbys hence the name |
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GILLS BURN |
Gills Burn |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream having its rise in a Small hollow between Alllhang and Mid Rig, and on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn, and flowing in a Southerly direction empties itself into Holm Burn of Allwhannie Knowes It has derived its name from a number of Small ravines through which it runs, but the ravines are not known by any particular name. |
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Carsphairn Parish
Pan 3A Trace 5
Object
Corby Craig - A Rock
Gills Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] Novr [November] 12th 1849 |
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ALLWHANNIE KNOWES |
Allwhannie Knowes |
James Sloan n & s School master Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A great number of Small emenences on the Knolls Situated on the farms of Upper and Nether Holm o'Dalquhairn, they are very remarkable Some of them appearing as if they were Artificial but nothing particular Can be gleaned about them |
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SPOUT BURN |
Spout Burn |
James Sloan n & s School master Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn & running in a Southerly direction over precipitous rocks forming a series of Waterfalls, the most perpendicular of which is (locally) called The Spout form which the Burn takes its name. it empties into Holm Burn convenient to U [Upper] o'Dalquhairn |
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THE SPOUT |
The Spout |
James Sloan n & s School Master Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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... a series of Waterfalls, the most perpendicular of which is (locally) Called The Spout from which the Burn takes its name. it empties into Holm Burn convenient to U [Upper] o'Dalquhairn |
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Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Allwhannie Knowes - Eminences
Spout Burn - A Stream
The Spout - [Waterfall]
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr [November] 12th 1849 |
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UPPER HOLM OF DALQUHAIRN |
Upper Holm of Dalquhairn |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm of Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Small house in pretty good repair with a farm of land attached the whole of which is Rough and rocky pasture. The house at present is occupied by shepherds and the lands annexed to the Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Proprietor Robert McMillan Esq (Glencrosh) |
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Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Upper Holm of Dalquhairn - A House and Farm
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Novr [November] 18th 1849 |
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ALLCHERRY CLEUGH BURN |
Allcherry Cleugh Burn |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Nether Holm o' Dalquhairn and flowing in a North Easterly direction, passing through Allcherry Cleugh from which it takes its name, and empties into. Holm BUrn Convenient to Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn |
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MID HILL OF GLENHEAD |
Mid Hill of Glenhead |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Ferugson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Nether Holm & Glenhead the Surface of which is Rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks, it forms a range which has no name, with The Nether hill and Rig of Glenhead |
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Plan 3A Trace 5
Carsphairn Parish
Object
Allcherry Cleugh Burn - A Stream
Mid Hill Glenhead - A Hill
Note, The names Allcherry,
Allhang, Allwhat and
Alltry, I Have made particular
enquiry about their orthography
Considering that they might have been
Alt instead of All but whatever
their origon may have been I find that
they are now pronounced and spelt as given
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Novr [November] 12th 1849 |
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HOLM BURN |
Holm Burn |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn |
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn and flowing in a South East direction receiving many Small Streams on its Course, passes Nether Holm Farm house and joins the Water of Ken about half a Mile South of it. |
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MUNGO'S WELL |
Mungo's Well |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s U [Upper] Holm o'Dalquhairn |
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A good Spring Well on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn. how it got the name is not Known in the locality but Mr. Fergusson says that it is probable it received its name from the man who dug it probably Called Mungo. |
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Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Holm Burn - A Stream
Mungo's Well - A Well
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EWE HILL |
Ewe Hill |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn and Lorg The Surface of which is rough and rocky pasture on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] party Holm Hill. It is on the same base with Allwhat Mid Rig &c and has derived its name from , Sheep Called, Ewes being chiefly fed on its pasture |
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COW KNOWE |
Cow Knowe |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
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Small Knoll or Eminence on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is rough pasture It has derived its name from Cows, having a desire to feed on it. |
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Carsphairn Parish
List of Names collected by [John Bray Civilian Assistant ]
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Ewe Hill - A Hill
Cow Knowe - A Knoll
[Signed] J Bray c/a [civilian assistant]
Novr [November] 19th 1849 |
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EWE HILL STRAND |
Ewe Hill Strand |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairan |
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A Small Stream gathering on the South Side of Ewe hill And running in a South Westerly direction empties into Spout Burn a little north of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn how the name arose is not Known neither is there such a name as Ewe Hole (as would appear from the given name) in the locality |
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QUARREL END |
Quarrel End |
James Sloan n & s Carsphairn
James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairan |
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A Small Eminence at the South base of Ewe hill and on the Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is rocky pasture Mr Fergusson says that it is traditionally reported that the name arose from a Battle which took place on the Nether Holm o'Dalquhairn and that it end here - hence Quarrel End |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Ewe Hill Strand - A Stream
Quarrel End - An Eminence
[Signed] John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Nov 19th 18[50] |
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WHITE KNOWE |
White Knowe |
James Fergusson n & s, Holm o'Dalquhairn, Carsphairn
James Wilson n & s Lorg Carsphairn |
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A Small Knoll or eminence, on the farm of Nether Holm o' Dalquhairn the Surface of which is rough Pasture having a white appearance hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C. A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Carsphairn Parish
Plan 3A trace 5
Object
White Knowe - A Knoll
[Signed] M Driscoll Gosset
Lieut R Engrs.[Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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Kirkcudbrightshire
Plan 3A
Names of Parishes -- Pages
Dalry -- 1
Carsphairn -- 25
[Stamped] Ordnance Survey MS Stores Southampton
2 Nov. [November 92 ] |
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