OS1/10/28/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD'S RIG | Edwards Rig Edwards Rig Edwards Rig |
David Johnstone (Wood Forester) John Waugh (Woodman) Thomas Burgess (Roadman) |
024 | A long rig of Land on the West side of Dumfries and Edinburgh ; the West side is covered with wood, but the East side is good Pasture Land and has been cultivated, but not of late years, on account of the Deers being so destructive on the crops. |
| EDWARDSRIG | Edwardsrig Edwardsrig Edwardsrig |
James Brown(Farmer) James Waters (Stonedyker) Mr Stewart factor for Raehills John Waugh (Woodman) |
024 | A small Farm House with a Cottage and Offices detached, it is on the West side of Road leading from Dumfries to Edinburgh, the whole are slated and in good repair. |
| EDWARDSRIG T.P. | Edwardsrig Tollbar Edwardsrig Tollbar Edwardsrig Tollbar |
Thomas Burgess (Roadman) Toll Dues Mr Stewart factor for Raehills JohnCowan (Roadman) |
024 | A Toll Bar and Cottage on the Dumfries and Edinburgh Road 15 miles from the former and 57 from the latter, it is a good stone house slated and in good repair. Occupant Thomas Burgess |
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Edwards Rig situation About 3/4 mile South West by West from Lochwood.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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