OS1/10/18/25
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER CASSOCK | Over Cassock Over Cassock Over Causeway Over Cassock |
Mr. James Glendinning farmer, Over Cassock Robert Thompson Esqr Nether Cassock Ancient Valuation Roll for County Dumfries Johnston's Co [County] map |
018 | [Situation] About 3/8 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Over Cassock A small farm house one storey high high and slated. The offices are in indifferent repair, but are going to be rebuilt, there is a small vegetable garden attached. The correct name appears to be "Over Cassock" derived from a legend in which it is stated that a priest lost his Cassock in crossing Bar Burn near the Camp, this single circumstance is all all that is remembered of the original tale. It has been called "over Causeway" from a Roman road being supposed to have passed near it: no trace of this road or its situation remains. |
| THE LAKE | The Lake The Lake |
Mr. James Glendinning farmer, Over Cassock Robert Thompson Esqr. Nether Cassock |
018 | [Situation] Immediately South of Over Cassock This name applies to the fosse or ditch on the East and North of the "Camp". It is probable that it is so called from Bar Burn being turned into it as a means of defence. Its banks bear traces of the action of water. |
| FINGLAND | Fingland Fingland |
Mr. James Glendinning farmer, Over Cassock Robert Thompson Esqr. Nether Cassock |
018 | [Situation] About 50 Chains S.E [South East] of Over Cassock This name applies to three small houses, each one storey high, & one of which is slated, inhabited by farm laborers and shepherds. There are two small vegetable gardens attached. It is the property of the Duke of Buccleugh. |
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