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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NORTH KIRKBLAIN Kirkblain North
North Kirkblain


Bailie Knowe
North Kirkblain or Kilblain
North Kirkblain
North Kilblain
Mr. James Boyd
William Irvine
Robert Nicholson
James Forsythe
Same Authorities
Francis Maxwell Esquire
Estate Plan 1776
Present Lease of Farm
056 [ituation] 1 3/4 mile N.E. [North East[ from Glencaple.
A large Farm house and Outhouse stated and in good repair formerly Known by the name of Bailie Knowe and is the property of Constable Maxwell of Nithsdale. Bailies Knowe is the name generally applied by the inhabitants of the district and was the only name formerly, the Proprietor's factor gives the name North Kirkblain. See South Kirkblain Pages 12.
KELWOOD BURN Kelwood Burn


Kelwood Burn
William Irvine
Robert Nicholson
James Forsyth
Report by J. Smeaton on the drainage of Lochar Moss
055; 056 [Situation] Partially forming N.En. [North Eastern] Parish Boundary.
A small burn about 2 1/2 links wide and forming the boundary between Kelwood farm and Kilblain North and taking its course along the Parish Boundary between Dumfries and Carlaverock.

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