OS1/10/30/150
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPERFARDING | Upperfarding Upperfarding Upperfarding |
Rent Receipt William Wilson William Hastings |
005 | [situation] About ¾ mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] from Kirkconnel Village Consists of Dwelling and offices houses, thrashing machine etc all nearly new ,and a large farm, the greater portion of which is cultivated. Is situated about half a mile North from the village of Kirkconnel. belongs to his grace the Duke of Buccleuch. |
| GILLHALL | Gillhall Gillhall Gillhall Gillhall |
Written on Toll board John Laing William Hastings Estate Plan |
005 | [situation] ½ mile West from Kirkconnel Church A small farm of arable land, with dwelling and office houses, gardens etc, all in good repair. Gillhall is situated on the South of the Nith and about half a mile above the village of Kirkconnel |
Transcriber's notes
A entry for Upperfarding Cottage is crossed out, with the comment "The name is unnecessary."Continued entries/extra info
[page] 150Parish of Kirkconnel Sheet 5.8 Trace 5
[signed] John Jane Pt. R.S.&M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
[note at Gillhall] Some years ago when Mr. John Laing the present tenant was levelling a piece of ground in a field at the end of his house he came upon an Urn of Roman fabric, filled with human bone which upon being exposed to the air were immediately reduced to powder.
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