OS1/10/44/163
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSSY BURN | Mossy Cleugh Mossy Cleugh Mossy Cleugh Mossy Burn Mossy Burn Mozy Burn |
Mr. John Williamson Mr. George Osborne Estate Plan 1805 deposited at Wanlockhead Mr James Stewart, Agent, Wanlockhead Estate Plan dated 1801. |
007 | [Situation] From near En [Eastern] Parish Boundary S.S. W. [South South West] to Menock Water. A considerable Stream which takes its rise from a Reservoir ¾ mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Wanlockhead runs in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its junction with the Mennock Water. Mossy Burn is the most general name such is verified on the ground, |
| MENOCK WATER | Mennock Water Mennock Water Mennock Water Menock Water Menock Water Minnick Water Minnick Water Minnick Water |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Simpson Mr. John Williamson Mr. George Osborne Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Statisl. [Statistical] of Dumfries & Invernefs [Inverness] Johnston's County Map Blackwood's County Map Crawfords County Map |
007; 013 | A considerable Stream which bears this Name from the Pen crossing the County road where the Mossy Burn joins it to its - junction with the River Nith Menock, not Mennock is the orthography approved, by Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 163,Parish of Sanquhar -- Plan 7-10 Trace 3
[Note Mossy Cleugh] "These authorities are not acquainted with the names on the ground"
Entry for Black Swair is crossed out
The name is un-necessary
HD,
[Signed] Hugh Doherty
Civil [Civilian] Assistant
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, George Howat
Location information for this page.
