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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSHY SIKE | Rushy Syke, | James Pearson. John Dryfe, James Blackwood |
006 | [Situation] From ½ mile East of Herd Hill- W. [West] to Pamphy Linns. - A very small stream formed on the south edge of the Barr Plantation and running in an easterly direction until it falls into the Barr Burn at the Pamphy Linns, It is probably so named from the quantity of rushes through which its course lies, |
| BARR MOOR | Barr Moor Bar Muir Barr Muir |
James Pearson John Dryfe William Armstrong. Johnston's County Map See Page 179 |
6; 12; 13 | Situation] Forming the greater portion of the district between Wn. [Western] Parish Boundary And Sanquhar Burgh, The farm of Barr is known as the Barr Moor, the present tenant Mr. John Dryfe having Entered upon it many years ago when there was little or no arable land upon it. It consists now of about 1500 acres of hill, 700 arable and 50 plantation - It is the property of His Grace The Duke of Buccleuch - |
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[Page:] 176Parish of Sanquhar -- Sheet 6.13. Trace No. [Number] 5
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Thomas Matheson C. A [Civilian Assistant]
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