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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EDWARD'S RIG PLANTATION | Edwards Rig Plantation Edwards Rig Plantation Edwards Rig Plantation |
David Johnstone (Wood forester) John Waugh (Woodman) Mr Stewart factor for Raehills William Brydon (Woodman) |
024 | A large Plantation on the West side of the Road leading from Moffat to Dumfries. It is chiefly composed of Fir Wood but there are some Forest Trees mixed. |
LOCHWOOD MOSS | Lochwood Moss Lochwood Moss Lochwood Moss lochwood Moss |
David Johnstone (Wood Forester) Mr Stewart factor for Raehills John Waugh (Woodman) William Bryden (Woodman) |
024; 033 | A large tract of Moss on the East side of the Dumfries and Edinburgh road. In ancient times this Moss surrounded a Tower of its own name but drainage and cultivation have reclaimed a large portion of it. |
MOSSLANDS BURN | Mosslands Burn Mosslands Burn Mosslands Burn Mosslands Burn |
James Wells (Farmer) Mr Stewart factor for Raehills John Waugh (Woodman) William Brown (Farmer) |
024 | A small stream formed by the junction of a number of drains on Lochmaben Moss, it falls into Kinnel Water at Parks Bridge. |
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