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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MAIDEN-BOWER CRAIG Maiden-bower Craig Mr. Gilson Jenny-gill
Mr. Gelespie Hightown
055 A large Rock, curiously hollowed, on the farm of Maiden-bower, [situated about a mile, to the east of Dumfries;] Mr. Gilson, & Mr. Gelespie, says that it has been handed down by tridition, that it was formerly, famous for beign the scene, of som rites, practised as a test of Virginity.
MAIDEN-BOWER Maiden-bower John Robson Maiden-bower
John Hall Craigs
055 A large farm house, two Stories high, with out houses including, a thrashing machine, and a farm of land attached: the houses all of which are in good repair, it is the property of Mr. McMullan, it takes its name from being convenient to the Maiden Craig.

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[Page] 90 -- Dumfries Shire -- List of Names collected by Samuel Coupland c/a [Civilian Assistant] -- 1st Examiner
[Parish] Dumfries
Plan x No of Trace 1
[Object]
Maidenbower Craig -- A Craig
Maidenbower -- A House
[Signed] Samuel Coupland
3rd June /47 [1847]

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