OS1/10/40/98

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BLACKNEST Laught Blacknest
Laught Blacknest
Laught Blacknest
Blacknest
Blacknest
Blacknest
Blacknest
William Maxwell Esqr.
Mr. John Leach
Revd. [Reverend] John Murray
William Brydon
James Milligan
James Hastings
James McMillan
022 [Situation] About ¾ Mile N. E. by E. [North East by East] of Thornhill Market Cross,
Farm House and outbuildings with Gardens & Land attached Mrs. James McMillan Occupier Duke of Buccleuch proprietor
This place is generally known as "Blacknest" it is situate[d] in the district called Laught Moor,
THE CONDUIT The Conduit
The Conduit
The Conduit
William Brydon James Hastings John Leach 022; 031 [Situation] At NWn. [North Western] extremity of Thornhill runs W. [West]
A small stream issuing at the end of Thornhill Village runs along 'Gill Road' & falls into the Nith, It carries away the refuse of the Village

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[Entry Scored Out (with no Orthography)] Laught Moor Plantation

[Signed] Hugh Doherty Civil Assistant

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