OS1/10/6/200

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TOWN BURN Town Burn Rev. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Bennet, Closeburn
David Newlands, Lakehead
John Adams, Closeburn Castle
031 [Situation] From the junction of runners 12 chains N, [North] of Heathery Dam E. by S. [East by South] to Castle Loch
A small stream flowing past Closeburn Hall. Rises on the farm of Gilchristland and falls into the Castle Loch
CLOSEBURN CASTLE Closeburn Castle Rev. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Bennet
John Adams
Dr [Doctor] Ramage
031 [Situation] Between Castle Loch and Castle Wood
A small square tower or peel a little to the South of Closeburn Hall. The tower is still entire, and is at present used as a dwellinghouse, but nothing seems to be known regarding its history, although it is [supposed] by some to be upwards of 800 years old
CASTLE WOOD Castle Wood David Newlands
John Adams
Robert French, Closeburn Lodge
031 [Situation] 53 Chains N, [North] from Park
A long wooded bank immediately to the east of Closeburn Castle, and extending from Closeburn Mains to Croal Chapel

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Parish of Closeburn -- Plan 31-12 -- Trace 2

[signed] W. Paterson c/a [Civilian Assistant]

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