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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAWICK WATER | Crawick Water. | Johnston's County Map. History of Sanquhar. The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson. |
002; 003; 005; 006 | The upper or northern portion of the Crawick shown on this sheet, has on its right bank, directly facing the Crawick Mill, the Holm respecting which the Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson, in his History of Sanqu- har, writes, "In descending the stream of the Crawick we Come to the delightful villa of the Holm, Embosomed in the sheltering woods, and looking through its narrow vista afar to the mossy heights of Kello. * * * * * A lovelier spot can scarce be witnessed, and a sweeter seclusion cannot be desired. The Witches' Linn, a darkly shaded rivulet which falls into the Crawick at this Enchanting nook, Concealed, it is said, the band of the brave Knight of Douglasdale, when he rescued the Peel of Sanquhar from the occupancy of the English, who held that |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 117,Parish of Sanquhar -- Sheet 6.10. Trace No. [Number] 3.
[CRAWICK WATER - Situation:]
On Western
Parish - Boundary
[Page is signed:]
Thomas Matheson CA [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
CRAWICK WATER entry is continued on the next page.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
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