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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUBIE'S CLEUCH | Cubbie's Cleuch Cubbie's Cleuch Cubbie's Cleuch |
David Muir John Laing Thomas Menzies |
014 | [Situation] In Eliock Wood extending NE. [North East]. A Glen through which a small stream, rising near Burnmouth, and falling into the River Nith, flows Cubbie per authorities signifies Cuthbert |
| SLUNK FORD | Slunk Ford Slunk Ford Slunk Ford |
David Muir John King Thomas Menzies |
014 | [Situation] Through River Nith A place on the Nith where a road formerly crossed, it gives the name to the Cottage on the road side. |
| CELTIC DIKE | Celtic Dike Celtic or Deil's Dike |
Simpson's History of Sanquhar. Revd. [Reverend] R. Simpson L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] |
014 | [Situation] From N.Wn. [North Western] Parish Boundary, extending S.S.E. [South South East] through Parish An old dyke, - being the continuation of the one shewn in Sanquhar. Said to have been constructed immediately subsequent to the Roman withdrawal from this Country. It is composed of earth and stones varies in in breadth from 8 to 14 feet and is from 3 to 5 ft. [feet] in height. Dr. [Doctor] Simpson is of opinion that it is the wall called by some authorities Deil's Dike. |
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[Page] 70Parish of Durrisdeer -- Plan 14/5 Trace 3
Cubie's Cleuch [note] Cubie - contraction for Cuthbert - Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson.
[Signed] William Hyslop
C/a [Civilian assistant]
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