OS1/10/12/35
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDENBOWER | Maidenbower Maidenbower |
John Robson John Watt |
055 | [Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles S E by E [South East by East] of St. Michaels Church A farm house two stories high with out houses (including a thrashing machine) in good repair, and a farm of land attached. Occupied by John Robson The property of Mr. McMullan Esqr. |
| MAIDENBOWER CRAIGS | Maidenbower Craig Maidenbower Craig Maiden bower Craig Maiden-bower Crag |
Mr. Gibson Mr. Gillespie Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 5. P.[Page] 143 Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 5. P. [Page] 132 |
055 | [Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles S E by E. [South East by East] of St. Michaels Church A large rock curiously hollowed on the farm of Maidenbour. Mr. Gibson of Jennygill & Mr. Gillespie of Hightown say that it is traditionally handed down as having been once famous for being the Scene of some rites practised as a test of Verginity hence the name "Maiden Bower Craig" John McCormick an intelligent man a native of Dumfries & remarkable for his knowledge of the traditions of the neighbourhood relates the following as the true tradition concerning Maidenbower Craig. A young & beautiful woman of Dumfries attracted the notice of a great & powerful feudal Lord & he having unprincipled used every endeavour to seduce her, She to escape his treachery retired from her home & concealed herself in the above rock untill She died there; after which yearly on the anniversary of her death the maidens of Dumfries were wont to assemble here. dressed in white to commemorate the event of her death & Strew the place with flowers. It subsequently became a test of virginity for a young woman to pass the opening between the rocks which leads into the recess where tradition records the young woman died. (over) |
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