OS1/10/30/94
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRICHTONSTOWN | Crichtonstown Crichtonstown Crichtonstown |
Walter Broadfoot William Beard Rent receipt |
005 | [situation] About 22/3 miles N.W. [North West] from Kirkconnel A farm of arable and pasture land with dwelling and offices thrashing machine etc all in very good condition, the farm steading is situated on the left bank and about half a mile distant from the R. [River] Nith, and a little more than two miles above the Village of Kirkconnel. belongs to his grace the Duke of Buccleuch |
| CRICHTON'S CLEUCH | Crichton's Cleugh Crichton's Cleugh Crichton's Cleugh |
Walter Broadfoot William Beard |
005 | [situation] On Crichtons Burn 15 Chains E. [East] of Crichtonstown. A deep cleugh, the sides of which are covered with oak trees. the head of this cleugh commences near Crichtonstown, the bottom end joins the Nith, there is a small stream of the same name, which gathers near its he-- [head] and runs through its centre. |
| CRICHTON'S BURN | Crichton's Burn Crichton's Burn Crichton's Burn |
Walter Broadfoot William Beard William Wilson |
005 | [situation] From an old gravel pit 26 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Dempster's Hill, S.E. by S. [South East by South] to River Nith. A small stream having its source on the Crichton farm after --- [running?] in a westerly direction it enters Crichton Cleugh through which it -- [flows?] and empties itself into the Nith |
| BLUE SCAR | Blue Scar Blue Scar Blue Scar |
William Wilson Charles Harper Walter Broadfoot |
005 | [situation] On the Wn. [Western] bank of Lagrae Burn. A steep slope situated on the right bank of Lagrae Burn, on Netherton Farm, there is a seam of Coal hav [having?] about 3 feet in thickness, overlapped by Clay, in rainy seasons the soil from the top is washed down which when mingled with the Clay and Coal, presents a blue colour, hence the name |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 94Parish of Kirkconnel Sheet 5.3 Traces 4, 5 & 6
[signed] John Jane Pt. R.S.&M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Transcriber's notes
several words on the right side are obscured by the page fold, but the meaning is fairly clearTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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