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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER NITH | River Nith | Mr Russell Mr. Scott Mr. Thomson |
049; 055 | [Situation] Running Southerly past Dumfries Ringholm Quay Tracing the most part Dumfries Parish Western Boundary. A Considerable River with rises in Ayrshire and runs thro [through] the Western portion of Dumfries shire & empties itself into the Solway Firth It is navigale for small vessels as far as Dumfries.- |
| KINGHOLM | Kingholm Kingholm Kingholm |
Mr. Russell Mr. Thomson Mr. Scott |
055 | [Situation] From 1/2 Mile to 1 1/2 miles from Dumfries A tract of low level ground adjoining the River Nith Subject to flooding partly during Spring times Otherwise good arable pasture The property of Mr Wood of Hannah field. |
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Plan 55. 7 -- Trace 1 -- Parish of Dumfries -- [Page] 231"This field was given by King James to the Burgesses of Dumfries for games of recreation, among others, archery- And the shooting for a Silver Gun. "- O.B. [Owen Barrett]
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