OS1/10/40/105
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER NITH | River Nith | Dr [Doctor] Russell Dr [Doctor] Grierson John Mc Caig |
022; 031 | [Situation] Partially tracing Nn. [Northern] Parish Boundary. A winding River forming the Boundary between the Parishs of Morton and Penpont. |
| CAPTAIN'S WELL | Captain's Well Captain's Well Captain's Well |
William Brydon John Coltart William Davidson |
031 | [Situation] About 14 Chains W. [West] from Thornhill A Spring of good water- much used by the Old Ladies of Thornhill for making Tea. |
| LOVERS' WALK | Lovers' Walk Lovers' Walk Lovers' Walk |
William Brydon John Coltart William Davidson | 031 | [Situation] About 22 Chains S.w. [South west] of Thornhill Market Cross A lonely Walk, much resorted to by the youth of both sexes in the neighbourhood. It extends from the [by] road, which leads into the 'Old Town' to near St Patricks Well. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 105.Parish of Morton -- Plan 31- 2 Trace 1
[Signed] W. Paterson c/a [civil assistant]
Transcriber's notes
check Captain's Well - Descriptive Remarks - Ladie or Ladies?check Lovers' Walk - Descriptive Remarks - unclear road name which I initially thought might be 'Sn [Southern]', but it is more clearly written as 'by' on OS1/10/40/113
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