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Parish of Carsphairn
Plan 5 B.
INDEX.
Names of Objects--Pages
Blue Stones--4
Black Shoulder--5
Benloch Burn--5
Black Burn--8
Beninner--6
Beninner Gairy--6
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn--3
Craigengillan Hill--10
Dunool--4
Green Hill--9
Gairy of Cairnsmore--8
Knockwhirn--6
Lochans--7
Nick of the Lochans--7
Polshagg Burn--8
Poldores Burn--9
Rider's Knowe--9
Walker's Cairn--4
Minnick Burn--10
Moorbrock Hill--8
Marbrack Burn--10 |
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CAIRNSMORE OF CARSPHAIRN |
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Cairnsmuir
Cairns Moor |
James Sloan
Robert Wilson
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Ainslies Map (1820) |
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[Situation] About ½ of a mile East of a small pool called Lochan
The largest as well as the highest mountain in Galloway with the exception of the "Merrick" it rises to an elevation of about 2696 feet above the level of the sea, and from its summit when the atmosphere is clear a most extensive view is obtained of many Counties of Scotland, The Isle of Man, Ailsa Craig, and a part of England and Ireland. The Surface of this mountain produce good pasturage, but very rocky, On the South side of it are a quantity of loose Stones of a bluish appearance which are called "Blue Stones" and near the summit are a number of Springs, two of them is known by the name of "Gold Wells" out of which, and other Small Streams in the locality, a Mr Dodd who was celebrated for his chimical skill, Collected a quantity of Gold, and converting it into some foreign Coin, but while doing so, he was disturbed by some Officers of the Crown sent to apprehend him in his lucrative retirement. On the summit of this mountain is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometerical] Party "Cairnsmuir on Deugh" About one Chain East of the Station is the remains of a Cairn of Stones, Said by the country to be the pile erected by Col. [Colonel] Colby R.E. [Royal Engineers] in 1814. |
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BLUE STONES |
Blue Stones
Blue Stones |
James Milligan
James Sloan |
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[About ½ a mile N [North] of WalKers Cairn
A portion of rocks near the Summit of Cairnsmore, they are of a bluish appearance, hence the name, Blue Stones |
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WALKER'S CAIRN |
WalKer's Cairn
WalKer's Cairn |
James Milligan James Sloan |
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[Situation] 5/8 of a mile SW by W of a pool of water called Lochans
A rudely constructed Cairn or shepherd's pile, said to be erected by a person named Walker hence the name |
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DUNOOL |
Dunool
Dunool
Dunool |
James Milligan
James Sloan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] 3/8 mile SW by W[South West by West] of WalKers Cairn
A large hill on the farm of Knockgray and adjoining Cairnsmore, its surface consists of rocky pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Dinnil" It is part of a range of hills |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
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15 Blue Stones
13 Walker's Cairn
13 Dunool |
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BLACK SHOULDER |
Black Shoulder
Black Shoulder |
James Milligan
James Sloan |
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[Situation] About 2 Chains South of WalKers Cairn
A small portion of rocks on the Southern base of Cairnsmore its name originates from its black appearance. |
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BENLOCH BURN |
Benloch Burn
Benloch Burn
Benloch Burn
Bingloch Burn |
James Milligan
James Sloan
Name List Plan 5.D
Ainslies Map 1820. |
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[Situation] Running in a South Westerly direction to its juction with the Water of Deugh
A small stream or burn having its rise between Cairnsmore and Beninner and running in a South Westerly direction to its influx with the "Water of Deugh", |
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KNOCKWHIRN |
Knockwhirn
Knockwhirn
Knockwhirn
Knowwhirn |
James Milligan
James Sloan
Plan 5D
Ainslies map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About ½ Mile SE. by S of WalKer's Cairn.
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Marbrack, its soil consists of rocky pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Knockwhar" |
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BENINNER |
Beninner
Beninner
Benainer |
James Milligan
James Sloan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About ¾ of A mile ES
A considerable hill on the farm of Marbrack, its soil consists of rocky pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Benine". This hill is part of a small range |
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BENINNER GAIRY |
Beninner Gairy
Beninner Gairy |
James Milligan
James Sloan |
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[Situation] 7/8 of a Mile E.N.E. [East North East] pf WalKer's Cairn
A considerable precipice on the Eastern side of Beninner, it consists of tumbling rocks and loose Stones. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
15 Knockwhirn
12 Beninner
16 Beninner Gairy |
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LOCHANS |
Lochans
Lochans |
James Milligan
James Sloan |
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[Situation] 5/8 of a mile NE by E [North East by East] of WalKers Cairn.
Two small pools situated between Beninner and Carsphairn, and at the Southerm end of the Nick of the Lochans. to which they gave name. |
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NICK OF THE LOCHANS |
Nick of the Lochans
Nick of the Lochans |
James Milligan James Sloan |
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[Situation] About 5/8 of a mile N.E. [North East] of WalKers Cairn]
A hollow portion of land betwixt Cairnsmore and Beninner, and Situated close to the North side of the Lochans hence the name |
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POLSHAGG BURN |
Polshagg Burn |
Plan 5D |
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[Situation] Running in a South Easterly direction from the South side of Beninner
For Description see Name List for Plan 5D. |
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MOORBROCK HILL |
Moorbrock Hill
Moorbrock Hill |
Thomas Stewart
James Sloan
See Name List Plan 2D |
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[Situation] About 1 7/8 miles NE by E [North East by East] of WalKers Cairn
A considerable hill or part of a range, And is part of the farm of Moorbrock The Surface is rocky pasture |
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GAIRY OF CAIRNSMORE |
Gairy of Cairnsmore
Gairy of Cairnsmore |
Thomas Stewart
James Sloan
See Name List Plan 2D |
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[Situation] About ¾ mile N. by E [North by East] of WalKer's Cairn.
A rocky precipice on the east side of Cairnsmore, and near to the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station "Cairnsmore on Deugh" |
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BLACK BURN |
Black Burn |
Thomas Stewart
William Wilson
See Name List Plan 2D |
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[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction passing E. [East] side of Moorbrock Hill.
A Small Stream having its rise on the farm of Moorbrock & running in a S.[South] westerly direction passing Moorbrock Hill & NE [North East] side of Green Hill meets another Small Burn and is then called Poldores Burn |
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GREEN HILL |
Green Hill
Green Hill
Green Hill |
Robert Wilson
James Sloan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1¼ miles ENE [East North East of WalKers Cairn
This name applies to a portion of Moorbrock Hill on the farm of Marbrock, the surface of which is rocky pasture |
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POLDORES BURN |
Poldores Burn
Poldores Burn
Puldores Burn |
Robert Wilson
James Sloan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] Running in a S [South] Easterly direction to its junction with Poliffery Burn
A considerable stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Marbrack, and running in an Easterly direction to its conflux with "Polifferry Burn". |
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RIDER'S KNOWE |
Rider's Knowe
Rider's Knowe |
Robert Wilson
James Sloan |
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[Situation] About 1½ E by S of WalKers Cairn
A small Knoll or eminence on the farm of Marbrack, the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture |
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CRAIGENGILLAN HILL |
Craigengillan Craig
Craigengillan Craig
Craigengillan Hill |
Robert Wilson
James Sloan
Name List 5D |
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[Situation] About 2 miles E.S.E. [East South East] of WalKers Cairn
A moderate sized hill on the farm of Craigengillan, the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Craigengal or Craig North" |
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MINNICK BURN |
Minnick Burn
Minnick Burn |
Robert Wilson
James Sloan |
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[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction to its junctio With Poldores Burn
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Marbrack and running in a Southerly direction to its confluence with "Poldores Burn". |
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MARBRACK BURN |
Marbrack Burn
Marbrack Burn |
James Sloan
James Milligan |
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[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction from Riders Know.
For description see Name List. Plan. 5D |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 page
18 Craigengillan Hill
17 Minnick Burn
[Note] Corrected to Craigengillen Hill to agree with Plan 5D
WC 31st Augt. [August] 1850 |
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GAIRNSMORE OF CARSPHAIRN |
Gairnsmore of Carsphairn |
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A considerable And highly elevated rocky Mountain Situated near the centre of Carsphairn parish. On the farms of KnocKengarroch KnocKgray, And [quondam] farm of 'Bank' now Lagwine, On its S.W. [South West]end is a Considerable eminence (or hill) called 'Dunool' Also about ¼ of a mile from it Summit are 2 wells Called 'Gold Wells' where it is said the celebrated Mr. Dodd Collected part of his gold used in Coining And about ½ A mile farther in nearly the Same direction is a Small Cairn (Shepherd's pile) almost defaced called 'WalKer's Cairn' The view from its Summit is varied and extensive Comprehending part of Ireland, the Irish Sea a great part of Wigtonshire, Isle of Man, Kirkcudbrightshire, Lanarkshire, Cumberland, Dumfrieshire, Ayrshire and Seaport of Ayr, Islands of Arran & Bute Dumbartonshire Argylshire, Firth of Clyde And Ailsa Craig. On its Summit is a [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party 'Cairnsmuir on Deugh' |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan c/a [Civilian assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Object
Gairnsmore of Carsphairn - a mountain |
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BENINNER |
Beninner |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Considerable rocKy hill on the farm of MarbracK Situated E. [East] of cairnsmore of carsphairn On its summit is A ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl [Trigonometrical] party " Benener " |
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BLACK SHOULDERS |
Black Shoulders |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Small portion of rocks on the Southern end of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, situated immediately South of Walker's Cairn, It derives its Name from it black appearance When viewed from a distance . |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Objects
Beninner - a hill
Black Shoulder - portion of rocks
[Signed] William Rewan c/a [Civilian assistant]
23rd Novr. [November] 1849 |
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DUNOOL |
Dunool |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Considerable portion of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, being its S.W. [South West] end. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station] Called by the Trig. [Trigonometrical] party 'Dinill'. |
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WALKER'S CAIRN |
Walker's Cairn |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A rudely Constructed Cairn or Shepherds pile built of handstones. It is said to have derived its name from a person named Walker who erected it. |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Dunool - Part of a Mountain
Walker's Cairn - a Shepherds pile
William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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LOCHANS |
Lochans |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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Two Small pools Situated between 'Beninner' And 'Cairnsmore of Carsphairn' And at the Southern end of the 'Nick of the Lochans' to which they give name. |
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NICK OF THE LOCHANS |
Nick of the Lochans |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Small heathy hollow between Cairnsmore of Carsphairn & 'Beninner' extending N. [North] from Nick of the Lochans, from which it derives its name. |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan C/a [Civilian assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Parish of Carsphairn
Objects
Lochans - pool
Nick of the Lochans - a hollow
Signed
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23rd. Novr. [November] 1849 |
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BLUE STONES |
Blue Stones |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A portion of rocks near the Summit of 'Cairnsmore of Carsphairn' They derive their name from their blue appearance when viewed from a distance. |
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KNOCKWHIRN |
Knockwhirn |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A tolerably good sized rocky hill on the farm of Marbrock On its Summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party 'KnocKwhan.' |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Objects
Blue Stones - rocks
Knockwhirn - a hill
[Signed]
William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant]
23rd. Novr. [November] 1849 |
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BENLOCH BURN |
Benloch Burn |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Small stream gathering between Cairnsmore and Beninner and flowing in a South West direction to its influx into 'Water of Deugh'. |
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BENINNER GAIRY |
Beninner Gairy |
James Milligan n-s Marbrack via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Considerable precipice On the eastern Side of Beninner. extending nearly north And South And Consisting of Shingly Stones And tumbling rocks. |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Benloch Burn - a stream
Beninner Gairy - precipice
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MINNICK BURN |
Minnick Burn |
Robert Wilson Moorbrock via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A Small Stream having its Source on the farm of MoorbrocK And running in a Southerly direction until it joins Poldores Burn. |
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GREENHILL |
Greenhill |
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A middling Sized hill which is part of the MoorbrocK Hill on the farm of 'Moorbrock' the Surface of which is Rocky pasture |
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RIDER'S KNOWE |
Rider's Knowe |
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A Small Knoll or eminence on the farm of 'MarbracK' the Surface of which rocky heathy pasture |
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List of Names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst. [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5B Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Minnick Burn - a Stream
Greenhill - a hill
Rider's Knowe - An Eminence
[Signed] Richard Ryan c/a [civilian assistant]
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CRAIGENGILLAN CRAIG |
Craigengillan Craig |
Robert Wilson MoorbrocK via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A moderate sized hill on the farm of Craigengillan the Surface of which is Rocky heathy pasture, And on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] party Craigingallon or Craig North. |
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PLODORES BURN |
Poldores Burn |
Robert Wilson MoorbrocK via Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
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A considerable Stream having its Source on the farm of Marbrack And in its course is joined by many tributary Streams until its influx into Polifferry Burn. |
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List of names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst. [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5b Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Craigengillan Craig - a hill
Poldores Burn - a Stream
[Signed]
W. Driscoll Gosset
Lt R. Enr. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] July 3 1850
Richard Ryan
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Plan 5B
Names of Parishes. -- Page
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