OS1/10/44/352
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN BURN | Glen Burn Glen Burn Glen Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Simpson Mr. George Osborne Mr. James Kerr |
013 | A considerable stream which takes its rise on the hills near the Ph. [Parish] Boundary south side, flows in a Northerly direction to its junction with the Euchan Water - |
| WHITESIDE | Whiteside Whiteside Whiteside |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Simpson Mr. George Osborne Mr. James Kerr |
012; 013 | A considerable portion of Mountain grass-land between Glenmaddy-burn and Glen burn and on which are situated some prominant Rocks - It extends to Euchan Water and the Ph. By. [Parish Boundary] on the South of this Plan. |
| EARL'S SEAT | Earl's Seat Earl's Seat Earl's Seat |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Simpson Mr. George Osborne Mr. James Kerr |
013 | A very conspicuous clump of Rocks mostly covered with grass and encircled by a grass plot. It is situated on the moorland feature called Whiteside, it has the appearance of artificial work. A small hill, the sub-strata is a craig of sandstones, it has a grassy surface and nothing whatever artificial It is said the Earl sat here looking on the men fighting, hence the name. |
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[Page:] 352Parish of Sanquhar -- Plan 13-5 Trace 2
[GLEN BURN - Situation:]
From between Mid
Rigg and Cramley Knowes
(3¼ miles S.W. by S. [South West by South] from
Sanquhar) N, [North] to Euchan
Water, -
[EARL'S SEAT - Situation:]
On Whiteside
About ¼ mile West
from Glen Burn,
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Hugh Doherty
Civil [Civilian] assistant
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