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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN WATER | Cairn Water Cairn Water Cairn Water Cairn Water Clouden Water |
Thomas Campbell Killyleoch Johnso's Co. [County] Map John Sloan Poundlands Stat. Acc. [Statistical Account] of Dumfries Fullerton's Gazetteer |
040; 048 | [Situation] Tracing S.Wn. [South Western] Parish Boundary on this Plan. A large Stream Winding thro' [through] a romantic & fertile Vale. bears the name from the junction of two large Streams, near Moniaive to its junction with a Stream known as the Old Water (Kirkcudbright side) thence to the Nith it is known as Clouden Water. |
| CANNIECLEUCH | Canny Cleuch Canny Cleuch Canny Cleuch Cannie |
Thomas Campbell John Sloan James Campbell Occupier Jamieson's Dicty. [Dictionary] |
048 | [Situation] 5 Chains N.E. [North East] of that point where S. [South] Parish Boundary leaves Cairn Water. A Cottage the property of Thomas Campbell. Occupied by James Campbell. The name is taken from the fact of the house being Situate snugly in the Glen. Cleugh more proper here, a hollow. Cannie- not Canny - a very common word in Scotland of various application - Here the meaning may be said to be [comfortable] |
| THE BELT | The Belt The Belt The Belt |
Thomas Campbell John Sloan James Campbell |
048 | [Situation] To the S.W. [South West] and almost adjoining Hag Wood. A mixed plantation - closely planted the property of James Grierson of Dalgoner Belt - a name often used in Scotland to denote a strip of planting. |
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[Page] 154Plan 48 . 2 trace No. 1 Parish of Dunscore
[Signed] O Barrett
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