OS1/10/44/166
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEIKLE ARTHUR GRAIN | Meikle Arthur- - Grain Meikle Arthur Grain Meikle Arthur Grain |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Simpson Mr. John Williamson Mr. George Osborne |
007 | A small Stream which takes its rise on the Moor a short distance E. [East] of this place runs in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its junction with the Stream running through White[?stone] Cleugh. |
| WHITESTONE CLEUCH | Whitson's Cleugh Whitson's Cleugh Whitson's Cleugh Whitestone Cleugh Witching Cleugh Witching Cleugh |
[struck out] Mr. John Williamson Mr. George Osborne Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] R. Simpson Popular pronunciation, Mr. James Stewart |
007 | A small Glen through which a Stream flows taking its rise from the three or four Springs on the side of the hill a short distance on the East side of this place flows in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its junction with the Mennock Water. Whitestone Cleuch is the most approved |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 166,Parish of Sanquhar -- Plan 7-10 Trace 6
[MEIKLE ARTHUR GRAIN - Situation:]
From ¼ mile South
of Stake Mofs [Moss] near
En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary
S.W. [South West] to Whitestone
Cleuch.
[WHITESTONE CLEUCH -Situation:]
About ¾ mile
S.E. [South East] from Bail
Hill. -
[Page is signed:]
Hugh Doherty
Civil [Civilian] Assistant
Transcriber's notes
MEIKLE ARTHUR GRAIN - a small part of the text in the image of the Descriptive Remarks is missing in the binding. From the context, I believe the word concerned is 'Whitestone'.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
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