OS1/10/14/198
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR | Marr Marr Marr Maar Mar |
George Carson Simon Lockhart Thomas Howat Statistics of Durrisdeer See Authorities for 'Mar Burn' |
022 | A farm steading occupied by George Carson. The property of the Duke of Buccleuch. This formed portion of the lands from which the ancient family of Douglas derived the title of Earl of Marr. The title is now written Mar - which is usually adopted |
| MAR BURN | Marr Burn Marr Burn Marr Burn Marr Burn Mar Burn |
Thomas Penman James Hyslop George Carson See Page |
014; 022 | A stream rising in the upper end of this Parish flowing in a southerly direction and falling into the River Nith |
| MAR COTTAGE | Marr Cottage Marr Cottage Marr Cottage |
Thomas Penman George Carson Simon Lockhart |
022 | A small cottage with garden attached. The property of the Duke of Buccleuch |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Durrideer Plan 22.1 Trace 2[page] 198
[signed] W.Wright c/a
Mar Burn - situation: From the junction of Taeholm and Breckonside Burns S. on to Sn. [Southern] Parish Boundary.
Mar - situation: 3 1/3 miles S.W. by W. from Durisdeer village.
Mar Cottage - situation: 10 Chains N.W. from Marr.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Brenda Pollock
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