OS1/10/44/147
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENDYNE | Glendyne Glendyne Glendyne Glen Dyne Glendyne |
James Kennedy Thomas Johnstone William Young Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Dr. [Doctor] Simpson's History of Sanquhar |
007 | A long and deep Glen the Sides of which are exceedingly steep, The head of this glen is situated among the Hills near the Foot Road leading from Sanquhar to Wanlockhead and about a mile from the latter place it extends Westward until it closes with the Menick Water. About one Mile east from the Village of Menick, Glen Dyne is a District name, |
| GLENDYNE BURN | Glendyne Burn Glendyne Burn Glendyne Burn |
James Kennedy Thomas Johnstone William Young |
006; 007 | Has its source at the head of, and flows through the Centre of Glendyne forms a confluence with Menock W. [Water] [initialled:] MD |
| STITCHEN CLEUCH | Stitchens Cleuch Stitchens Cleuch Stitchens Cleuch Stitchen Cleugh Stitchshan Cleugh |
William Young James Young Thomas Johnstone Mr. Ewing Popular pronunciation |
006 | Is situated on the N. [North] West side of Brown Hill near the head of the Sheil Burn, "cannot find out the meaning of this name perhaps Stitchshan is the best mode." . Probably so called from the furrowed or Stitchy or stitchen nature of the surface. - |
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[Page:] 147,Sheet 6.12 -- Trace 3
Parish of Sanquhar
[STITCHEN CLEUCH - Situation:]
About 14 chains
N.E. [North East] from Coupland
Knowe,
[GLENDYNE - Situation:]
From near Wanlock=
head extending
S.W. [South West]
[GLENDYNE BURN - Situation:]
From the S En. [South Eastern]
base of Stood Hill
- S.W. [South West] by S. [South] to
Menock Water,
[Page is signed:]
John Jane
Pt [Private] R.S.&.M. [Royal Sappers and Miners]
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George Howat
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