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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSS OF CREE | Cree Moss Cree Moss Mosses of Cree Moss of Cree Moss of Cree Moss of Cree Moss of Cree |
Mr. John McClean. Mr J. Hewetson. Ainslie's Map 1782. Mr.McKeand James Carson Statistics Wigton 1841. George McHaffie Esqr |
020 | [Situation] - In the South East part of the Parish - A large Moss extending from Carty Port on the River Cree to Drove Park 1 1/2 miles from Wigton, and from Balterson to Grange of Cree, |
| RIVER CREE | Cree Cree Water River Cree River Cree River Cree |
Andrew McQueen Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. John McMillan Statistics Wigton 1841. |
020 | [Situation] - The Eastern Boundary of the Parish - A considerable River (Navigable at flood tides for Vessels of about 50 Tons Burden) to a quay called Carty Port. It forms the Boundary between the Counties of Wigton & Kirkcudbright and falls into the Solway Firth. |
| CARSENESTOCK | Carsenestick Carsenestock Carsenestock Carsenestock Carsenestock |
List of Properties. John McGill. James Carson. George McHaffie Esqr. |
020 | [Situation]- In the S.E. [South East] part of the Parish - A good farm house and Offices attached with an extensive farm of good Arable land. The property of the Earl of Galloway. - |
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21- Cree Moss
- River Cree
21- Carsenestock
[Note] - " The Moss of Cree is a tract of low flat land on the
"South east corner of the Parish ,extending t 1500 or 2000
"acres. it is covered deeply with Moss: but a portion of it on the east
"side , next the river, has been long reclaimed and produces
"excellent crops of wheat oats and Beans. Stats [Statistics] Wigton p 168
[Note] - " The Cree rises in Ayrshire, and not far from the Boundary of
"Wigtonshire , and falls into the Solway , after a course of about 30 Miles. Statistics Wigton 1841 page 169
"Carse " low and fertile land , generally that which is adjacent to a River
Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
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