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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAWICK OLD BRIDGE Crawick Old Bridge. James McColl. Crawick Mill
John Kerr. Crawick Mill
The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson, Sanquhar.
006 This name applies not only to the
old bridge over the Crawick but
also to the cottages near to it
on the east side. These are
the property of the Duke of
Buccleuch and are occupied
Chiefly by workmen Employed
at Crawick Mill. They are
in good repair and the gardens
attached are kept in Excellent
order. The Bridge, judging from its construction
must be of a very Early date. It is of one arch
rising at its centre considerably above the general
level of its approaches which are very awkward
and the roadway is very narrow,
THE FACTORY The Factory - Dr [Doctor] Simpson, Sanquhar.
John Kerr Crawick Mill.
James McColl Crawick Mill.
006 A few Cottages immediately op-
-posite, and on the other side of
the old Glasgow Road from
Crawick Bridge. They are said
to have received the name from a factory
which formerly stood upon the spot.
These also are are the property of the
Duke of Buccleuch and are occupied
by labouring men. They are in tolerable
repair.

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[Page:] 121,
Parish of Sanquhar. -- Sheet 6-10 - Trace No. [Number] 3,

[CRAWICK OLD BRIDGE - Situation:]
Over Crawick
Water ¼ mile
S.W. [South West] of Crawick-
mill. -

[THE FACTORY - Situation:]
22 Chains S.W. [South West]
from Crawickmill

[Page is signed:]
Thomas Matheson CA [Civilian Assistant]

Transcriber's notes

Both locations: James McColl and John Kerr are assigned in the Authorities to Crawick Mill via a bracket - I have transcribed this as if 'ditto'.

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George Howat

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