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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFTON BRIDGEND | Afton Bridgend AftonBridgend Afton Bridgend |
valuation Roll Mr. Carmichael -Castle Mains Mr. Johnston-New Cumnock |
042 | Afton Bridgend A small village situated at Afton Bridge. Consisting of two rows of one story cottages. |
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Couplagates: various modes of spelling: Couplagate, Couplagate,Couplalegate, Couplalegate, Coula-ligate (Coup, signifies to Tumble and is a word commonly used in this parish.) Authorities for spellling: Mr. Johnston Schoolmaster New Cumnock, Kirk records, Dr. Hunter -PolquhirterValuation Roll, Voters list.
This small village lies on the New Cumnock and Dumfries Road. And on the east side of Afton Bridgend. And although they appear to be one village they are named seperately."Couplagate" extends east from the R.P. Meeting Hous- and Afton Bridgend from the same House, west to Afton Bridge.
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Ruth Currie
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