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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIGMARK | Craigmark Craigmark Craigmark Craigmark Craigmark Craigmark Craigmark |
Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland 1854 Estate Map - 1844 A. Hervey W. Gilchrist W. G. Galloway Johnston's County Map County Voters' list |
046 | A modern village containing a population of about 500, erected by the Dalmellington Iron Company for the accommodation of their Iron and Coal miners, It is layed out onto Six rows of Substantial buildings one Storey high Slated - and all double, with the exception of a Store (a Shop) which is two Storeys and a neat good building. The Old Farm Steading of Craigmark which gives name to this modern village is Still to be seen at the north end one Storey Thatched and in tolerable repair it is at present attached to the farm of Sillyhole. There is both coal and Iron mine worked in the neighbourhood but chiefly the former at present, on the Estate of the Hone. [Honourable] F. M. Cathcarth |
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