OS1/10/30/147
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIG | Rigg Rigg Rigg Rig Rigg |
Thomas Lorimer John Laing David Laing Black's Co [County] Map William Maxwell Esq Chamberlain to the Duke of Buccleuch |
005 | [situation] 1 mile W [West] from Kirkconnel Church Consists of dwelling, and offices, thrashing machine and general conveniencies, all in good condition. Also a large farm of partly arable, and partly uncultivated land, is situated on the County road leading to Glasgow and about 1½ miles above the village of Kirkconnel. belongs to his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. This farm is noted for its mineral waters, which are described in the statistical Account of DumfriesShire. [entry deleted as un-necessary] Rigg Cottage - a small cottage with garden attached is situated on Rigg Farm. |
| RIG BANK | Rigg Bank Rigg Bank Rigg Bank |
Thomas Lorimer John Laing David Laing |
005 | [situation] ¼ mile NE. [North East] of Rigg. A wooded bank situated on the South Side of the Nith, and extends from a place called Rack, on Rigg farm, to the Tolbar at Gillhall. |
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[page] 147Parish of Kirkconnel Sheet 5.8 Trace 4
[signed] John Jane Pt R.S.&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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