OS1/10/11/32
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEG'S HIRST | Meg's Hirst Meg's Hirst Meg's Hirst |
Mr. Wilkin William Paterson John Kirkpatrick |
049 | Situation - To the South of And Adjoining Downs Moss - A patch of Arable land surrounded by Moss, Occupied by Mr. Wilkin the property of Miss Douglas, |
| SAND LOCH | Sand Loch Sand Loch Sand Loch Sand Loch Sand Loch |
Robert Mather John Allan James Houston Johnston's Co. [County] Map Fullarton's Gazr. [Gazetteer] |
049 | Situation- In the S.W. [South West] Corner of this Plan- A low lying trct of moss Said to have been formerly Loch, the property of John Stone Esqr. of Carnsalloch. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 32. -- Parish of DUMFRIES, -- Plan 49. 12. -- Trace 6.[Note below Meg's Hirst] " The application of Hirst in this name is not borne out by the features of object. - It seems to be in noway appropriate either in Scotch Border or English usage, the first being applicable to hard and strong, and the two latter generally to wood
[Note below Sand Loch] " It is only of recent date, since this loch when frozen was the favorite resort of the Dumfries Curling Clubs
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Nora Edwards, Chr1smac -Moderator, Stoofer
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