Dumfriesshire volume 47

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Dumfriesshire OS Name Books, 1848-1858
  4. Dumfriesshire volume 47
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/10/47/1 TORTHORWALD [parish] Torthorwald Torthorwald Torthorwald Walkers Map of Scotland Crawford's Map of Dumfriesshire Johnstone's Map of Dumfriesshire 049; 050; 056 [Situation] In the S.Wn. [South Western] district of the County of Dumfries. The Name of this Parish is generally supposed to signify "The Castle or Tower of Thor in the Wood." As it might somewhat perplex Antiquarian research satisfactorily to account for the introduction here of the god Thor, probably the first Etymon is merely a repetition, - the Name being compounded of Anglo-Saxon Tor, a tower and Walda or Wealt a wooded district. There yet exist remains of a very Ancient Stronghold and it has been Ascertained beyond All doubt that the greater part of this Parish was in an early Age covered with Oakwood. Torthorwald, a parish in the debateable district between Lower Nithsdale and Lower Annandale - having no detached portion within the boundaries of another Parish nor within its limits a detached part of Any other Parish - is bounded on the West by Dumfries Parish, on the North West and West by Tinwald, on the East by Lochmaben And Mouswald. on the South-East by Mouswald and on the South-West by Carlaverock and Dumfries. The Boundaries between it and those of Lochmaben And Tinwald are but indifferently defined by ditches, dikes and small tributary Streams which separate also the lands of Conterminous proprietors. - Wath Burn, a tributary of Lochar Water - separating it from Mouswald traces the Eastern boundary, - the Western boundary is Strongly defined along the whole line of March by Lochar Water dividing it from Dumfries Parish. This Parish lies on the SW [South West] Side of a gently Sloping ridge the Summit of which 650 feet in height Constitutes the March between two divisions of the County of Dumfries - Nithsdale and Annandale. Its Shape is pretty Compact - approaching somewhat near to a Square were it not for one long point which projects three Miles beyond the rest towards the South - the extreme length from North to South is 6½ miles and extreme breadth 3¼ miles - the Area as P [Per] Statistics is 5,600 Acres classified
OS1/10/47/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Tortherwald Co. [County] Dumfries
OS1/10/47/2 Torthorwald [Continued] nearly as follows 2800 Arable, 900 Pasture and Meadow, 5 Wood and 1895 Moss and irreclaimable. The Soil is of three kinds - that upon the Slopes is Cold having a retentive tilly bottom, nearer the centre is is more fertile having a rotten slaty bottom and adjoining Lochar Moss it is of light but kindly quality having gravelly and Sandy bottom. The rent of Arable varies from 7/6 to £2 per acre. The Proprietors are the Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Alexander Grierson of Lag, Bart [Baronet] and John Ewart Yorstoun Esqr. The Northern and broader district is part of the western face of ridge which runs down from the North of Tinwald to the SE [South East] of Mouswald & which is here finely variegated into hillock, bank and waving hollow and as seen from Dumfries forms a very beautiful part of the hill-screen of Lower Nithsdale, the highest ground Beacon Hill 650 feet commanding one of the most extensive views of the Southern part of the County, the Eastern part of Kirkcudbrightshire. the Solway firth, Cumberland and the Irish Sea. The remainder being upwards of one third of the entire area is a complete barren moss uninhabited which forms a large portion of the Morass called Lochar Moss and of which the entire Southern district consists. Stripes of rich Meadow land lye along the side of Lochar Water which having been reclaimed from the Moss now yield a fair return and has led to assertion that the entire Morass by a trifling expense incurred in drainage could be advantageously reclaimed. This Parish is destitute of all mineral resource, coal, stone or lime quarries do not exist, neither is there any Manufacture carried on. The Sod or Peat cut from Lochar Moss supplies the four fifths of the population with fuel. There are three lines of Turnpike roads, one running in a NE [North East] direction communicates with Lockerbie & the other two are the old and new roads to Annan. The Glasgow and South-Western Railway near the Southern extremity runs in a S.E.E. [South South East] direction across the Parish. There are three villages Torthorwald, Roucan and Collin , the two former quite an irregular cluster of miserable hovels with a respective population of about 200. Collin however is a modern large and tidy village, it being scarcely 60 years since it was commenced. Owing to the encouragement given to builders by the late Sir Robert Grierson of Lag by granting leases of 99 years its rapid growth may be accounted for. Its population is about 700, who are chiefly weavers, subordinate to Carlisle Manufacturers. The Parish Church near Torthorwald is a substantial and commodious building, erected 1782, is seated for 500 sittings free - Patron the Marquis of Queensberry. Stipend £220. Manse and Glebe, the latter valued at £20. There are two Parish Schools respectively at Torthorwald and Collin, Salaries of each £64 4/8½ and £44 8/7½. The site of the Ancient Church is still pointed out near the existing one - the only information respecting which now ascertained is that it was a Vicarage under the Monks of Faile in Tarbolton, Ayrshire. - A part of one of the walls is all that now remains of Torthorwald Castle - situate in a small bank on the face of a slope, as seen from a distance forms however a most conspicuous object.No decay has taken place on this wall within the memory of any one, the mortar being as hard as the stone. This Castle is traditionally said to have been built by one Skrimple a shoemaker by means of a treasure which he found whilst digging his Garden. In the 16th Century it was inhabited by a natural son of the Earl of Morton, created Lord Torthorwald in 1590 by James VI. Two camps of about 90 feet circumference are yet traceable pronounced by Antiquarians as British
OS1/10/47/2 [Page] 2 Pyh. [Parish] of Torthorwald Co. [County] Dumfries
OS1/10/47/3 SIDE BURN Side Burn Side Burn Side Burn David Bell, Hemplands James Aitken, Amisfield Herbert Henry, Tinwald Ho. [House] 049; 050 A Small rivulet having its source in Galo Moss & flowing in a Southerly direction bears this name to its confluence with "Lochar Water"
OS1/10/47/3 HEMPLAND HILL Hempland Hill Do Do Boytath Hill David Bell, Hempland William Johnstone, Roucan James Aitken, Amisfield David Bell 050 A long arable Hill of considerable height on the Farm of Hempland Hill & what was formerly Boythath (but now joined to the Farm of Hempland Hill). Thomas Tinning Occupier. The Marquis of Queensberry Proprietor.
OS1/10/47/3 LOW HEMPLANDHILL Low Hempland-hill Low Hempland -hill Low Hempland-hill Isle of Patmos David Bell James Aitken James Bell Branetrigg Thomas Carruthers 050 [Situation] 1 1/2 mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald village. Three Small cottages in bad repair occupied by Agricultural Laborers. The whole is the property of the Marquis of Queensberry & occupied by Thomas Tinning -
OS1/10/47/3 Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 50.1 -- Trace 1 -- [Page] 3 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corp RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/4 CROCHMADE Croch-made Croch-made Croft Maid Crochmade John Johnstone Cowrigg James Bell Branetrigg David Bell John Dobie 050 [Situation] Almost 1½ Mile W. [West] of Torthorwald village. A Small Hill on the Farms of Skipmyre & Cowrigg Situated partly in Tinwald & Torthorwald Parishes, the Boundary wall crossing over it form one Side of the Road called "Crochmade Road"
OS1/10/47/4 CROCHMADE ROAD Crochmade Road Crochmade Road Crochmade Road John Johnstone James Aitken James Bell 049; 050 [Situation] Running along the N.N.E. [North North East] Parish Boundary. A Parish Road from Tinwald to Lochmaben which passes over Crochmade; the name of which is now established in the district - and is so called from the Two Trees in Tinwald to the Dumfries and Lockerby Road at Raemoor Cottage.
OS1/10/47/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.1 Trace 2 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl [Lance Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/5 RAEMOOR COTTAGE Raemuir Cottage Raemuir Cottage Raemuir Cottage Raemoore Cottages Raemoore Cottages Raemore Cottages Rea Moor Mr. Thomas Forsythe Mr. Joseph Keer Mr. John Haining John Kerrs Thomas Wilson David Bell Tombstone in Torthorwald Ch. [Church] Yard 050 [Situation] 1½ Mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald village. A Small neat Cottage residence two Stories in height, with a Small Garden and a plot of ground attached. John Ewart Yorstoun Esqr. Owner. Thomas Forsythe occupant.
OS1/10/47/5 RAEMOOR BURN Raemoor Burn Raemoor Burn Raemoor Burn Raemoor Burn John Kerr Thomas Wilson David Bell William Richardson 050 [Situation] From Bellridding Moor N.N.W [North North West] A small Rivulet having its Source near Raemuir and falls into the Annan Water
OS1/10/47/5 RAE MOOR Raemuir Moor Raemuir Moor Raemuir Moor Rae Moor Rae Moor Rae Moor Rae Moor Mr. John Doherty Mr Joseph Keer Mr. John Haining Stone in Torthorwald Church yard Thomas Wilson David Bell William Richardson John Kerr 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A tract of enclosed Moorland, the greater part of which is Cultivated
OS1/10/47/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Torthorwald Plam 50.2 Trace 1 [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/6 CROCHMADE ROAD Crochmade Road Crochmade Road Crochmade Road Thomas Wilson Thomas Forsyth William Richardson 049; 050 [Situation] Traversing N & N. En. North & North Eastern Parish Boundary. A parish road over an uneven tract of country the name extends from the "Two Trees" in Tinwald Parish to the Dumfries and Lockerby Road, at Raemoor, the Road is in bad repair.
OS1/10/47/6 [Page] 6 Plan 50.2 Trace No. 1. Ph. [Parish] of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/10/47/7 SIDE BURN Side Burn Side Burn Side Burn John Muir Newhouse Lodge Andrew Gillison Amisfield Town John Dickson This side of Tinwald 049; 050 [Situation] Running S.W. [South West] And partially tracing S.W. [South West] Parish Boundary. A small stream has its source in Gall Moss & bears the name to its Junction with Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/7 GREENBOG Greenbog Greenbog Greenbog William Little Occupier Robert Little Glencair Andrew Gillison 049 [Situation] A small farm house with outbuildings Garden and stackyard attached the property of the Marquis of Queensberry Occupied by William Little.
OS1/10/47/7 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss William Little Robert Little Andrew Gillison 049; 050; 056 [Situation]On W. [West] Aide of Parish and forming Sn. [Southern] division of Parish. A large tract of Moss and Rough pasture extending through several Parishes.
OS1/10/47/7 LOCHAR WATER (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) William Little Robert Little Andrew Gillison 049; 056 [Situation] At the W. [West] Side of Parish. This is the old Course of Lochar Water A deeper & more direct channel having been made which gets the name of New Cut from where it leaves to where it joins the Old Course.
OS1/10/47/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 49/8 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel S. Hill Lce. Corpl RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/8 LOW ROAD Low Road Low Road Low Road Thomas Tinning William Jardine William Nevin 049: 050 [Situation] From Runcan Village running S.E. [South East] A Parish road, extends from Collin to Tinwald.
OS1/10/47/8 [Page] 8 Plan 49.8 Trace No. 1 Parish of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/9 HIGH ROAD High Road High Road High Road Thomas Tinning William Jardine William Nevin 049 ; 050 [Situation] From N.Wn [North Western] Parish Boundary extending S.E. [South East]. A parish Road, extends from the Dumfries and Lockerby road near Torthorwald to Tinwald Village
OS1/10/47/9 ROUGHCLEUCH BURN Roughcleugh Burn Roughcleugh Burn Roughcleugh Burn Thomas Carruthers Francis Scott William Richardson 050 [Situation] From near Crochmade running S. [South] A Small Stream, has its Source near Crochmade Road bears the name to the Junction with Torthorwald Burn
OS1/10/47/9 LOW ROAD Low Road Low Road Low Road Thomas Tinning William Jardine William Nevin 049; 050 [Situation] From Roucan running S.E. [South East] A parish Road, extends from Collin by the Roucan Village to Tinwald Village
OS1/10/47/9
OS1/10/47/9 [Page] 9 Plan 50.5 Trace No. 1 & 2 Ph. [Parish] of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/10/47/10 [Page] 10 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/11 SIDE WOOD Side Wood Side Wood Side Wood James Aitken David Bell Thomas Tinning 050 [Situation] About 1½ miles N.W. [North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Small wood in the Farm of Hemplandhill consisting of Forest trees & a Small clump of Young Firs, the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry. This wood has evidently been extensive from the number of isolated Trees in the vicinity.
OS1/10/47/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.5 Trace 1 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/12 HEMPLAND HILL Hempland Hill Hempland Hill Hempland Hill David Bell Thomas Tinning Herbert Henry 050 [Situation] About 1½ Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald Village. For description see page A long ridge-like hill of Considerable altitude in the N [North] West of the Parish
OS1/10/47/12 HEMPLANDHILL Hempland-hill Hempland-hill Hempland-hill David Bell Thomas Tinning Hubert Henry 050 [Situation] About 1¼ Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outhouses and a Farm of land attached the Farm House is unoccupied at present Whole is the property of the Marquis of Queensberry & farmed by Thomas [Tinning]
OS1/10/47/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 50.5 Trace 2 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl. [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/13 BERRYRIGG Berryrigg Berryrigg Berryrigg Berryrig Jonathan Beattie James Bell James Richardson Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 050 [Situation] 1 Milw N. [North] of Torthorwald Village A Farm House with Outbuildings & Farm of land attached, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry, & occupied by Jonathan Beattie.
OS1/10/47/13 COWRIGG Cowrigg Cowrigg Cowrigg John Johnstone James Bell James Richardson 050 [Situation] 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald A Farm House, Outbuildings, Garden & Farm of land attached the property of John E Yorstown Esqr. & Occupied by John Johnstone
OS1/10/47/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.5 Trace3 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/14 SIDE BURN Side Burn Side Burn Side Burn David Bell Thomas Tinning John Johnstone 050 [Situation] Tracing partially N.Wn [North Western] Parish Boundary. A Stream having its Source in Gall Moss and falls into Lochar Water, it bears the name the entire length.
OS1/10/47/14 BOYTATH Boytath Boytath Boytath Boytath James Aitken Thomas Tinning David Bell Valuation Rolls 050 [Situation] About 1¼ Mile NW. [North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Small cottage on the Farm of Boytath, the Property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry. This was formerly the Farm House but it is occupied by Agricultural Laborers, the Farm being Occupied by Thomas Tinning.
OS1/10/47/14 HEMPLANDS Hemplands Hemplands Hemplands David Bell James Aitken James Richardson 050 [Situation] About 1½ Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings & Farm of land attached the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry & Occupied by David Bell
OS1/10/47/14 GREENBOG Greenbog Greenbog Greenbog David Bell William Richardson William Little 049 [Situation] 1¼ Mile N.W.W. [North West West] of Torthorwald Village. A farm house With outhouses garden and farm attached.
OS1/10/47/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.5 Trace 4 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/15 COCKIE'S KNOWE Cockie's Knowe Cockie's Knowe David Bell William Swan 050 [Situation] About 1¼ Mile N.N.W. [North North West of Torthorwald Village. A Small Hill on the Farm of Hillside
OS1/10/47/15 BELL'S BUSH Bell's Bush Bell's Bush Bell's Bush David Bell William Swan William Richardson 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Small clump of trees on the Farm of Woodlands & well Known in the locality by this name. The trees are Said to have been planted by a Man of the name of Bell.
OS1/10/47/15 KILN SHAW Kiln Shaw Kiln Shaw David Bell James Aitken William Richardson 050 [Situation] 1 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Torthorwald Village. A Clump of oak trees on the Farm of Hemplands, is said to have derived its name from a Kiln which was used for drying Corn, having been situated in the vicinity.
OS1/10/47/15 HILLSIDE Hillside Hillside Hillside Hillside William Swan David Bell William Richardson Johnstones Co. [County] Map 050 [Situation] 1¼ Mile W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings & Farm of land attached the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. This House is built on the side of a Hill, hence the name.
OS1/10/47/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.5 Trace 5 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/16 BRANETRIGG Branetrigg Branetrigg Branetrigg Braunrigg James Bell William Richardson John Johnstone James Bell 050 [Situation] ¾ Mile N. [North] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings & Farm of land attached the property of the Marquis of Queensberry Occupied by James Bell
OS1/10/47/16 ROUGH CLEUGH Rough Cleugh Rough Cleugh William Richardson James Bell 050 [Situation] A little to the S. [South] of Brawnrigg. A Small glen through which a Stream flows it is by no means rough in its appearance now but it is said to have been rough before the land around was Cultivated.
OS1/10/47/16 TORTHORWALD BURN Torthorwald Burn Torthorwald Burn Torthorwald Burn Torthorwald Burn William Richardson James Bell John Johnstone Singers Agl. [Agricultural] Survey of Dumfriesshire 050 [Situation] From near Hempland Hill S. [South] passing through Torthorwald Village. A Small Stream its source in a number of smaller ones [in] Hempland-hill, receives Roughcleugh [and] Greencleugh Burns in its Course, Falls into [Lochar] Water, it bears the name the entire way
OS1/10/47/16
OS1/10/47/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.5 Trace 6 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce Corpl RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/17 RAEMOOR Raemuir Raemuir Raemuir Raemoor Raemoor Raemoor Rea Moor Mr Thomas Forsythe Mr. Joseph Keer Mr. John Haining William Richardson Thomas Wilson Jphn Kerr Tomstone in Torthorwald Churchyard 050 [Situation] 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm house and outbuildings with Garden and Lands attached. John Ewart Yorstoun Esqr. Owner. J. Keer Occupant.
OS1/10/47/17 RAEMOOR BURN Raemuir Burn Raemuir Burn Raemuir Burn Raemoor Burn Raemoor Burn Raemoor Burn Mr. John McGregor John Cron Mr. Hoseph Keer William Richardson Thomas Wilson John Kerr 050 [Situation] From Bellridding Moor in N.N.W. [North North West] direction A small Rivulet having its source near Raemuir and falls into the Annan.
OS1/10/47/17 RAE MOOR Raemuir Raemuir Raemuir Rae Moor Rae Moor Rae Moor Rea Moor Mr. Thomas Wilson Mr. Joseph Keer Mr. John Haining William Richardson Thomas Wilson John Kerr Tombstone in Torthorwald Churchyard 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Small tract of enclosed Moorland the greater portion of which is Cultivated.
OS1/10/47/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 1 [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/18 RAEMOOR PLANTATION Raemuir Plantation Raemuir Plantation Raemuir Plantation Raemoor Plantation Raemoor Plantation Raemoor Plantation Mr. John Douglas Mr. Joseph Keer Mr. Thomas Forsythe William Richardson John Kerr Thomas Wilson David Bell 050 [Situation] About 1¼ Mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald village. A large Plantation, its Wood Consists of Fir. John E. Yprstoun Esqr. owner. K Keer occupant.
OS1/10/47/18 CROCHMADE ROAD Crochmade Road Crochmade Road Crochmade Road William Richardson Thomas Wilson David Bell 049; 050 [Situation] Traversing N & N.E. [North & North East] Prish Boundary. A parish road in bad repair extends from the Two Trees on the High Road to the Lockerby and Dumfries Road at Raemoor toll.
OS1/10/47/18 GREENCLEUGH BURN Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn William Richardson Francis Scott James Bell 050 [Situation] Running S.W. by W. [South West by West] to Torthorwald Burn 14 Chains N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Small Stream formed by the united Waters of two smaller ones, bears the name from their junction to the Torthorwald burn.
OS1/10/47/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 2 [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/19 BELLRIDDING Bellridding Bellridding Bellridding Mr John McGregor Mr Joseph Keir Mr Thomas Forsythe 050 [Situation] About ½ Mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm house and outbuildings with Garden and Lands attached. John McGregor occupant. The Marquis of Queensberry owner.
OS1/10/47/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 3 Clippy Hall & Little Criffell - Cancelled. [Signed] Owen Barrett C.A. [Civilian Assistant] [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/20 [Page] 20 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/21 BASKET HILL Basket Hill Basket Hill Basket Hill Mr John McGregor Mr Thomas Wilson Mr John Hamilton 050 [Situation] About ¾ Mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald A Considerable Hill on the Farm of Bellridding, its soil Consists of Arable land. the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. John McGregor occupant.
OS1/10/47/21 BELLRIDDING MOOR Bellridding Moor Bellridding Moor Bellridding Moor Mr Thomas Wilson Mr John McGregor Mr Joseph Keer 050 [Situation] About ¾ Mile N.E.[North East] of Torthorwald Village. A large enclosure, part of which is Cultivated.
OS1/10/47/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 4 Whiteside - scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/22 BARLOUTH MOOR Barlouth Moor Barlouth Moor Barlouth Moor Mr John Hainning Mr J Keer Mr John McGregor 050 [Situation] About 1¼ Mile N.E.E. [North East East] of Torthorwald Village. An extensive tract of high land partially reclaimed the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. J Keer occupant
OS1/10/47/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 4 Whitehill and Beacon Hill Scored through. [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.6 Trace 4 Black Hill - Scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/24 [Page] 24 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/25 SIDE BURN Side Burn Side Burn Side Burn John Dickson This side of Tinwald Henry Albert This side of Tinwald John Muir Newhouse Lodge 049; 050 [Situation] Running S.W, [South West] And partially tracing S.W. [South West] Parish Boundary. A small stream having its Source in Gall Moss, bears the name to its Junction with the Old Course of Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/25 LOCHAR WATER (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) Lochar Water (Old Course) William Little Greenbog Robert Little Glenclair Andrew Gillison Amisfield Town 049; 056 [Situation] Tracing Wn [Western] Parish Boundary. A large stream flowing in Southerly direction and falls into Lochar Water at the injunction of New Lochar Water - This Course from the point of seperation from the New Cut is almost a mile of stagnant pools, except in Wet Weather.
OS1/10/47/25 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss William Little Robert Little Andrew Gillison 049; 050; 056 [Situation] On the W. [West] Side of Parish and forming Sn. [Southern] division of Parish. A large extent of Moss and Rough pasture extending along the west side of This parish and on either Side of Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/25 GLENCLAIR HILL Glenclair Hill Glenclair Hill Glenclair Hill William Little Robert Little William Richardson 049 [Situation] About 1½ Mile W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A small cultivated Hill situated in Lochar Moss from which the farm house of Glenclair takes its name.
OS1/10/47/25 [Page] 25 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 49.12 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel S Hill Lce. Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/26 GLENCLAIR Glenclair Glenclair Glenclair Robert Little Occupier William Little Green Bog Andrew Gillison Amisfield Town 049 [Situation] About 1½ Mile W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A small farm house with outbuildings Garden & Stackyard attached, It is [situated] on a Hill in Lochar Moss the property of the Marquis of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/26 [Page] 26 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 49.12 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel S Hill Lce. Corpl. RS & M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/27 STEEL MOSS Steil Moss Steil Moss Steil Moss George Little William Little Alexander R Swan 050 [Situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Torthorwald Village. A low lying tract of Moss on the Farm of Glenclare. the property of the Marquis of Queensberry occupant [blank] "Steel - a hollow" is from the features of the ground evidently the Correct Spelling.
OS1/10/47/27 MILLBURN BRIDGE Millburn Bridge Millburn Bridge Millburn Bridge John Jardine William Boyd James Potter 050 [Situation] About ¾ Mile W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A small Bridge of one arch across Torthorwald Burn repaired by the Parish
OS1/10/47/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 1 [Signed] Philip Monro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/28 WOODLANDS Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands Woodlands Alexander R Swan John Jardine John Potter Johnstone's Co [County] Map 050 [Situation] About 46 Chains W. [West] from the N. [North] End of Torthorwald Village A Farmhouse and outbuildings with Lands and garden attached the [property] of the Marquis of Queensberry John [Jardine] occupant.
OS1/10/47/28 MILLBURN Millburn Millburn Millburn Millburn Alexander R Swan John Jardine John Potter Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 050 [Situation] About 48 Chains W. [West] from Trothorwald village A Farmhouse and outbuildings [with] Lands and garden attached. The [property] of the Marquis of Queensberry. Alexander Swan Occupant.
OS1/10/47/28 [Page] 28 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 50-9 Trace 1 Entry for Mill hill scored out.
OS1/10/47/29 CAMP [Garrs] Roman Camp Roman Camp Roman Camp British Camp British Camp British Camp British Camp John Jardine Alexander R Swan John Potter Travellers Guide through Scotland Old Statistical Acc [Account] of Scotland Gazetteer of Scotland Statistics of Torthorwald 050 [Situation] 34 Chains W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. This is supposed to have been a Roman Camp Situated on the Farm of Millburn and on the hill called Garrs. Its shape is that of an oval it is much defaced by the process of cultivation but the ramparts may still be traced. This was originally a British Camp afterwards Converted to a Roman one. Lewis' Topl [Topographical] Dictionary
OS1/10/47/29 GARRS Garrs Garrs Garrs William Lithgow James Potter John Potter 050 [Situation] 34 Chains W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A small hill near Torthorwald on which is Situated a Roman Camp. See above.
OS1/10/47/29 THE CALDRON Hawky John's Hole The Caldron The Caldron The Caldron The Caldron James Burnet William Richardson Mr Reed Mr Hamilton Francis Scott 050 [Situation] In Torthorwald Burn 29 Chains W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. A pool in Torthorwald Burn
OS1/10/47/29 [Page] 29 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 2 [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/30 MILL CLEUCH Mill Cleugh Mill Cleugh Mill Cleugh James Burnet James Potter William Boyd 050 [Situation] 38 Chains W. [West] of Torthorwald Village. This name applies to a part of [----- ] through which Torthorwald Burn flows, & [--] Millburn Farm to The Caldron
OS1/10/47/30 [Page] 30 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 2 Kilnrig scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pte. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/31 TORTHORWALD [village] Torthorwald Torthorwald Torthorwald William Lithgow Robert Henderson James Burnet 050 [Situation] 4 Miles E.N.E. [East North East] of the Town of Dumfries A Small Village on the road leading from Dumfries to Lockerbie. In it One two Grocers Shops and Post Office And at its Southern extremity the Parish Church And a Parochial School. This Village altogether an irregular Cluster of houses- has a dilapidated and Squalid Appearance. The population is About 200 Composed Chiefly of agricultural labourers. The Marquis of Queensberry is Superior.
OS1/10/47/31 [Page] 31 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 50.9 Trace 3.
OS1/10/47/32 POINDFOLD WELL Poinfull Well Poinfull Well Poindfold Well Poindfold Well Poindfold Well Poindfold Well Well James Snedden James Potter William Richardson James Hamilton Mr. Reid Francis Scott 050 [Situation] About 7 Chains N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. An Excellent Spring Well known by this Name. In former times the greater part of the land in Torthorwald Parish was unenclosed. A Pound or Poindfold was erected here (Enclosing the Well] to [impound] Stray Cattle or trespassers - hence the Name.
OS1/10/47/32 [Page] 32 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 3
OS1/10/47/33 TORTHORWALD BURN Torthorwald Burn Torthorwald Burn Torthorwald Burn William Lithgow William Richardson John Hamilton 050 [Situation] From near Hempland Hill running S. [South] and passing through Torthorwald Village. A stream having its source near Hemplands hill receives Roughcleugh & Greencleugh Burns in its Course and falls into Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/33 KIRKLAND Kirkland Kirkland Kirkland Francis Scott William Richardson John Hamilton 050 [Situation] 7 Chains E. [East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farmhouse and outbuildings with Lands and garden attached, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. F Scott Occupant.
OS1/10/47/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 3 Hillside Loaning scored through.
OS1/10/47/34 GREENCLEUCH BRIDGE Greencleugh Bridge Greencleugh Bridge Greencleugh Bridge William Richardson John Hamilton James Burnet 050 [Situation] 28 Chains N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. A small Bridge of one arch across Greencleugh Burns on the Lockerby [side] [repaired] by the County.
OS1/10/47/34 [Page] 34 Ph. [Parish] of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 3 Entries for Rigside & Thorn Knowe scored through. [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/35 WHEATYARD Wheatyard Wheatyard Wheatyard John Potter James Potter William Boyd 050 [Situation] About ¾ of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A small Cottage residence two Stories in height with an ornamental garden and a plot of ground attached, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. Mrs. Armstrong Occupant
OS1/10/47/35 WEST ROUCAN West Rowcan West Rowcan West Rowcan West Roucan James Paterson John Hamilton James Smith See Page 40. 050 [Situation] About ¾ Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm house and outbuildings with Lands and garden attached, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry J Jack Occupant
OS1/10/47/35 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water Lochar Water Lochar Water William Lithgow William Boyd Alexander Robert Swan 049; 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing S.W. [South West] and Wn. [Western] Parish Boundaries. A Rivulet formed by the Confluence of Amisfield and Park Burns. It Traces the Eastern Parish Boundary of Dumfries cutting Lochar Moss into two nearly equal parts. It in many parts of its course resembles a Stagnant and vegetating pool and previous to loosing itself in the Solway Firth forms an estuary.
OS1/10/47/35 [Page] 35 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50 .9 Trace 4 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/36 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss James Potter Alexander R Swan John Jardine 049; 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing for the most part the Sn. [Southern] division of Torthorwald Parish. A large tract of Moss on either [side] of Lochar Water a great portion of it is Cultivated & a part pasture.
OS1/10/47/36 ROUCAN MEADOWS Roucan Meadows Roucan Meadows Roucan Meadows James Potter William Richardson James Reid 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile SW. [South West] of Torthorwald Village A portion of Lochar Moss affording good meadow, And pasturage for Cattle
OS1/10/47/36 [Page] 36 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 4 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/37 ST HELEN'S WELL St. Helen's Well St. Helen's Well St. Helen's Well John Potter James Potter William Boyd 050 An excellent spring of water at the East side of the Roucan, an inscription on a stone at the side of the well thus 1796 may indicate the date of its erection. The date 1796 is merely the date of some repairs & of the time the name was cut in the stone, this name was Well Known previous to that period & is Considered to be a name handed down from Catholic times.
OS1/10/47/37 [Page] 37 Ph. [Parish] of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Entries for Clunching Hill & Lambing Pool scored through. [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/38 ROUCAN HILL Roucan Hill Roucan Hill Roucan Hill James Potter John Potter William Boyd 050 [Situation] About 25 Chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Torthorwald Village. A considerable hill near Roucan derives its name from the Situation of Roucan and its Western extremity, the propery of the Marquis of Queensberry. John Potter Occupant
OS1/10/47/38
OS1/10/47/38 [Page] 38 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 5 Entries for Plumtree Hill & Lochy Laws scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/38 margin obscured
OS1/10/47/39 THE GILL The Gill The Gill The Gill James Potter William Lithgow William Boyd 050 [Situation] About 26 Chains S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Castle. A glen through which a Stream flows The Gill & Stream begin & terminate at one point.
OS1/10/47/39 [Page] 39 Parish of Torthorwald Entries for Thornhill & Cowglass scored through. [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/40 ROUCAN Roucan Roucan Roucan Rowcan Rowcan James Paterson James Snedden John Jardine Samuel Johnston Statistical Acc. [Account] of Dumfries 050 [Situation] ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A small Village near the west side of the Parish of Torthorwald on the [old] road that leads from Dumfries to Lockerby. It is irregularly built and the houses [are] nearly all occupied by the working people. [There] are two hucksters shops, population [about] 240. this Village is the property of the Marquis of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/40 EAST ROUCAN East Roucan East Roucan East Roucan James Paterson James Snedden John Potter 050 [Situation] At the East Side of Roucan Village. East Roucan comprises two Farm houses and outbuildings occupied by John Potter and James Potter, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/40 [Page] 40 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 5
OS1/10/47/41 TINLAW HILL Tinlaw Hill Tinlaw Hill Tinlaw Hill William Richardson James Burnet James Snedden 050 [Situation] About 29 Chains E.[East] of Torthorwald Village. A considerable hill near Kirkland, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry who is also Occupier.
OS1/10/47/41 BANK PLANTATION Bank Plantation Bank Plantation Bank Plantation Francis Scott James Burnet John Hamilton William Richardson 050 [Situation] About 22 Chains East of Torthorwald Village. A Small Plantation near Torthorwald Church, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry, who is also Occupier. This is a young fir plantation on a steep brow
OS1/10/47/41 [Page] 41 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6 Entry for Camp Hill scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/42 [Page] 42] Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Entries for Righead and Torthorwald scored through [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/43 GAIRLOCH Gairloch Gairloch Gairloch James Richardson William Boyd William Lithgow 050 [Situation] About 12 mile S.E. [South East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm house and outbuildings with Lands and garden attached. the property of the Marquis of Queensberry, James Johnston Occupant.
OS1/10/47/43 PIERBANKS LINN Bridge Linn Bridge Linn Pierbanks Linn Pierbanks Linn Pierbanks Linn Pierbanks Linn James Burnet James Snedden John Hamilton James Swan William Richardson James Johnstone 050 [Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.E. [South East] of Torthorwald Village. A deep Rugged & Wooded Glen through which a Stream flows.
OS1/10/47/43 PIERBANKS BRIDGE Pierbanks Bridge Pierbanks Bridge Pierbanks Bridge John Hamilton William Lithgow James Swan 050 [Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.E. [South East] of Torthorwald Village. A small Bridge of one arch across Pierbanks Burn, repaired by the Parish of of Torthorwald.
OS1/10/47/43 [Page] 43 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners
OS1/10/47/44 CASTLEYARDS Castleyards Castleyards Castleyards William Lithgow Robert Henderson James Swan 050 [Situation] About 29 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farmhouse and outbuildings with Lands and garden attached [--] its name from the farm [--] Situation of [--] of Torthorwald Castle, about 25 Chains N.W. [North West] of the Farm house. This house is Well known by the name of Flatts.
OS1/10/47/44 CHURCH [Torthorwald] Torthorwald Church Torthorwald Church Torthorwald Church Rev. [Reverend] J. Duncan William Lithgow John Hamilton 050 [Situation]About 12 Chains S.E. of Torthorwald Village. Torthorwald Church is a [substantial and] commodious building, erected [--] at a cost of about £1000. it affords accommodation for 500 persons, and sitting are all free. It is conveniently situated in the centre of the parish. The minister is the Rev. [Reverend] Joseph Duncan whose stipend varies from £250 to £300 per annum The Glebe contains about 11 acres of good land including this ground, steads of the manse [and] offices, and courtyard. This church is erected near the site [of the] Ancient Church.
OS1/10/47/44 [Page] 44 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/44 margin obscured
OS1/10/47/45 TORTHORWALD CASTLE (Remains of) Torthorwald Castle Rev Joseph Duncan William Lithgow Robert Henderson 050 Torthorwald Castle is traditionally reported to have been built by a shoemaker of the name of Skrimple or Skriryhard-Scares by means of a treasure which he found whilst digging his garden.* Its date of foundation is supposed to have been in the 13th century. It belonged to the Earl of Morton in the 16th century and it was inhabited by his natural son who in 1590 was created Earl of Torthorwald by James VI. It is situated near the church and Manse and village of Torthorwald - a great part of the walls are still standing. No decay or dilapidation has taken place this last half century: indeed it may stand as it is for many years: as the Mortar with which it is cemented is as firm as the solid stone; some parts of the ramparts and fosse with which it was surrounded still remains although much defaced by the process of cultivation.There was a tower connected with the Worship of Thor the name signifying the Tower of Thor in the Wood, it was fortified about the year 1291 & posessed by the Torthorwald family and afterwards by the Carlyle and Douglas families. *The Treasure above alluded to was not found by accident Mr Skrimple or Skriryhardscares when following his calling London dreamt three succesive nights of this treasure. He then returned to Torthowald and found it in the exact place of which he dreamt. } Lewis' Topographical Dictionary
OS1/10/47/45 [Page] 45 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6
OS1/10/47/46 MANSE [Torthorwald] Manse Manse Manse Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Duncan James McKetterick William Reid 050 [Situation] At S. En. [South Eastern] Extremity of Torthorwald Village]. A good Stone building with Outhouses Garden & Glebe attached, it is the property of the Parish Minister for the time being
OS1/10/47/46 POST OFFICE [Torthorwald] Post Office Post Ofice Robert Henderson William Reid 050 [Situation] In Torthorwald Village. A neat Cottage one storey high used as a Sub-office of the General Post Office for the delivery and despatch of letters - Robert Henderson Postmaster.
OS1/10/47/46 [Page] 46 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/46 Pierbank Hill - scored through
OS1/10/47/47 HAWK HILL Hawk Hill Hawk Hill Hawk Hill William McKettrick William Lithgow James Richardson 050 [Situation] At S.Wn. [South Western] Extremity of Torthorwald Village. A small Hill near Torthorwald Castle, the name has been established many years. This name was applied to a Small Knowe tradition says that "When the Castle was inhabited and the sport of Hawking practised the Falcons were let fly from this Eminence," it almost cut away by the public road.
OS1/10/47/47 SCHOOL [Torthorwald] School School School William Lithgow William McKettrick John Hamilton 050 [Situation] At the Sn. [Southern] Extremity of Torthorwald Village. This is a Parochial school house in the village of Torthorwald, the average number of schoolers attending it are about 80, who are educated in the ordinary branches taught in English schools including (Mathematics, Classics &c) the Teacher is William Lithgow whose salary amounts to £31 and the interest of £160 of mortified money, besides school fees, a free house and garden.
OS1/10/47/47 [Page] 47 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6
OS1/10/47/47 The Orchard - sccored through
OS1/10/47/48 ROGER'S WELL Roger's Well Roger's Well Roger's Well James Burnet William Richardson John Hamilton 050 [Situation] In Torthorwald Village. An excellent spring of water in the village of Torthorwald, the name has been established many years. This well derives the name from a man's christian [name].
OS1/10/47/48 [Page] 48 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 6 [Signed] Philip Munro Pt. R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/48 Kirkbrae & Gairloch Hill - scored through
OS1/10/47/49 LOW ROAD Low Road Low Road Low Road Thomas Tinning James Jardine William Nevin 049; 050 [Situation] From Roucan Village running S.E. [South East]. A parish road leading from Collin by the Roucan Village to Tinwald it bears the name the entire way.
OS1/10/47/49 RIGGS ROAD Riggs Road Riggs Road Riggs Road William Richardson James Reid John Hamilton 050 [Situation] From 5 Chains N. [North] of Torthorwald Village running N.E. [North East] A parish road extending from the north end of Torthorwald to the Dumfries and Lockerby road.
OS1/10/47/49 GREENCLEUGH BURN Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn William Richardson James Reid John Hamilton 050 [Situation] Running SW by W. [South West by West. to Torthorwald Burn 14 Chains N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Stream formed by the united Waters of two Small Streams which have no names, it bears the name to Torthorwald Burn.
OS1/10/47/49
OS1/10/47/49 [Page] 48 Plan 50.9 Trace 1 & 4 Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/50 GREEN CLEUGH Green Cleugh Green Cleugh Green Cleugh William Richardson James Reid John Hamilton 050 [Situation] About 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. A deep glen through which a Stream flows, the glen extends [above] 8 chains on either side of the public road
OS1/10/47/50 TOWNHEAD Townhead Townhead Townhead William Richardson James Reid John Hamilton 050 [Situation] Forming the Northern part of Torthorwald Village. A farm house with outhouses &c at the north end of Torthorwald Occupied by William Richardson
OS1/10/47/50 DAMSIDE Damside Damside Damside William Richardson James Reid John Hamilton 050 [Situation] Near the centre of Torthorwald Village. A few cottages in the village of Torthorwald lying at the N. [North] West side of the Mill Dam.
OS1/10/47/50 [Page] 50 Plan 50.9 Parish of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/51 HOWGATE Howgate Howgate Howgate James Potter William Richardson James Reid 050 [Situation] Near the centre of Rocan Village. A few Cottages in the Village of Roucan formerly a farm house.
OS1/10/47/51 HOLE Hole Hole Hole James Potter William Richardson James Reid 050 [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] side of Roucan Village. A cottage with garden in a hollow and in the Centre of Roucan Village.
OS1/10/47/51 WITCH THORN Witch Thorn Witch Thorn Witch Thorn James Potter William Richardson James Reid 050 [Situation] 1/4 Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A Small Sloethorn bush on the public road between Roucan and Torthorwald This was formerly a large bush.
OS1/10/47/51 [Page] 51 Plan 50.9 Parish of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/51 Hole - refer to 25" Map Plan 50.9
OS1/10/47/52 PIERBANKS BURN Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn James Johnstone William Richardson James Swan 050 [Situation] From Barlouth moor running S.W. [South West] A Stream having its source in a number of smaller rills near Barlouth bears the name to its Confluence with the Linns Burn then the United Water is Known as Wath Burn to Lochar Water
OS1/10/47/52 Site of CHURCH [Torthorwald Churchyard] Church (site of) Church (Site of) Church (Site of) Church (Site of) William Richardson James Reid James Swan Revd [Reverend] Mr Duncan 050 [Situation] On Torthorwald Church Graveyard Within the burial ground which [was] formerly much less than at present [the] extent being now defined by a row of large trees - Stood a Church erected long previous to the change of rel [religion] in Scotland, its date not being exactly Known, it was pulled down and [the] present structure erected in 1782 dedicatory name not Known. Retained JRJ See P. [Page] 2.
OS1/10/47/52 [Page] 52 Plan 50.9 Trace no. 6 Parish of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant.
OS1/10/47/53 CAMP HILL Camp Hill James Richardson Mr Duncan Joseph Carr 050 [Situation] About 36 Chains N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Torthorwald Village. A high Hill situated on the Camp Farm about half a mile N.N.E [North North East] of Torthorwald village
OS1/10/47/53 CAMP [Camp Hill] Old Roman Camp (Site of) Old Roman Camp (Site of) Old Roman Camp (Site of) British Camp British Camp and afterwards Roman British Camp British Camp British Camp James Richardson Mr Duncan Joseph Carr Travellers Guide through Scotland Lewis Top. [Topographical] Dictionary Statistics of Torthorwald Gazr. [Gazetteer] of Scotland Chalmers Caledonia 050 [Situation] About 36 Chains N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Torthorwald Village. An old ground fortification situated on the Camp Hill is of a circular shape, and about 100 yards in diametor. The Bank was about five feet in height & in a perfect state until levelled by the present tenant. It is now greatly obliterated by being frequently ploughed. Of this Camp no historical writings can be obtained. Tradition however has it, that it was once a British camp, and afterwards held by the Romans
OS1/10/47/53 CAMP [farm] Camp James Richardson Mr Duncan Joseph Carr 050 [Situation] About 50 chains N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm with a dwelling and Office houses, stackyard and garden. This farm was formerly Called Gaits, and is Still known by the name although this other name is more general.
OS1/10/47/53 [Page] 53 Paish of Torthorwald Plan 50/10 Trace 1 [Signed] John Jane Pt. R.S.& M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/53 The first column contains CAMP HILL, CAMP, CAMP ...there is only one entry called camp hill.
OS1/10/47/54 OXHILL Oxhill William Irving James Richardson Joseph Carr 050 [Situation] About 3/4 mile E. [East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm with a Dwelling and Office houses, Stackyard Garden &c.
OS1/10/47/54 GREENCLEUGH BURN Green Cleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn Greencleugh Burn James Richardson Joseph Carr Mr Paterson William Richardson James Hamilton Francis Scott 050 [Situation] Running in a S.Wn. [South Western] direction A small stream having its source from a number of steams rising on Bellridding, Rea Muir & Camp farms, runs in a S. [South] Westerly direction through a part of the camp farm, passes through Green Cleugh from which it is named runs into the Torthorwald Burn at the North End of the village of Torthorwald
OS1/10/47/54 [Page 54 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/10 Trace 1 [Signed] John Jane Priv R.S. & M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/54 Claughtree Hill - scored through
OS1/10/47/55 CAT CLEUGH Cat Cleugh Joseph Carr William Carr James Richardson 050 [Situation] About one mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. This name is applied to a Hollow portion of ground situated partly on Bellridding, and parly on Barlough farms
OS1/10/47/55 BARLOUTH Barlouth Joseph Carr William Carr James Richardson 050 [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile E. [East] of Torthorwald Village A Farm with dwelling and office houses, Thrashing Machine, Stackyard Garden etc
OS1/10/47/55 BARLOUTH COTTAGE Barlouth Cottage Joseph Carr William Carr James Richardson 050 [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile E. [East] of Tothorwald Village. A cottage with garden situated on Barlouth Farm
OS1/10/47/55 BEACON HILL Beacon Hill Joseph Carr William Carr James Richardson 050 [Situation] On Barlouth Moor 1 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] of Torthorwald Village. A very high Hill, Uncultivated, situated on Barlouth Farm. The Remains of a Beacon on this hill.
OS1/10/47/55 [Page] 55 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/10 Trace 2 [Signed] John Jane Pt. R.S. & M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/56 BEACON (Site of) [Beacon Hill] 050
OS1/10/47/56 [Page] 56 [This page is scored out and marked cancelled.]
OS1/10/47/57 HOLLOWS Hollows William Lethbridge Mr Duncan 050 [Situation] About 52 Chains S. E. [South East] of Torthorwald Village A Farm with cottage and garden
OS1/10/47/57 WHITESIDE HILL Whiteside Hill William Lethbridge Mr Duncan William Irving 050 [Situation] About 1/2 mile s.E. [South East] of Torthwald village A Hill of arable ground partly situated on Whiteside Farm
OS1/10/47/57 PIERBANKS BURN Pier Bank Burn . . Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn William Lethbridge Mr Duncan Joseph Hamilton William Richardson Mr Swan James Johnstone Mr Kirkpatrick 050 [Situation] Running from Crocketfield Moor S.W. [South West] A small stream having its source on Barlouth Farm runs in a Southerly direction betwixt Oxhill and Hollows farms. It then enters the Pier banks Farm from which it continues its course in a Southerly direction until it joins the Linns Burn, thence the united Water takes the name of Wath Burn.
OS1/10/47/57 [Page] 57 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 50/10 Trace 4 [Signed] John Jane Pt RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/58 [Page] 58 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/59 BARLOUTH MOOR Barlouth Moor Barlouth Moor Barlouth Moor Joseph Kerr William Graham William Richardson 050 [Situation] 1 1/2 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Torthorwald Village. A large tract of arable and R. P. [Rough Pasture] land formerly a moor, attached to Barlouth Farm.
OS1/10/47/59 COCKETFIELD MOOR Cocketfield Moor Cocketfield Moor Cocketfield Moor Cocketfield Moor William Graham William Richardson Andrew Kirkpatrick Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 050 [Situation] 1 1/2 Mile S.E.E. [South South East] of Torthorwald Village. A tract of Moorland the greater part of which is Cultivated, attached to the farm of Cockiefield.
OS1/10/47/59 LINNS BURN Linns Burn Linns Burn Linns Burn William Graham James Johnstone Mr Kirkpatrick 050 [Situation] Running from Cocketfield Moor in a S. Wn. [South Western] direction, and partially tracing En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A Small Stream having its Source near the Ph. By.[Parish Boundary] passes by the farm of the Linns, joins Pierbanks Burn - thence the United Waters bear the name Wath Burn Owl Burn
OS1/10/47/59 [Page] 59 Plan 50.10 Parish of Torthorwald [Signed] Owen Barrett
OS1/10/47/60 [Page] 60 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/61 KILN KNOWES Killy Knowes Killy knowes Kiln Knowes Kiln Knowes Kiln Knowes Thomas Smith David Paterson William Lithgow William Richardson James Potter 050 [Situation] About 1 mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A group of small Hills covered partly with Furze, situated on the west side of the road leading from Roucan to Collin, about 200 yards south of the former. This name although generally pronounced Killy is said to be derived from Kiln and mostly written so.
OS1/10/47/61 DORNAL MOSS Dornal Moss Dornal Moss Dornal Moss Thomas Smith David Paterson William Lithgow 050 [Situation] 1 1/4 Mile S.W. [South West of Torthorwald Village. A large tract of Land chiefly composed of Moss and Rough Pasture with a few Arable fields situated on the west side of the road from Roucan to Collin. Is a portion of Lochar Moss.
OS1/10/47/61 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Thomas Smith David Paterson William Lithgow 050 [Situation] Forming for the most part Sn. [Southern] division of this Parish. A large tract of moss and rough ground Extending along either side of Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/61 [Page] 61 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.13 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/61 Gowan Hewk - scored through
OS1/10/47/62 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water Lochar Water Lochar Water Johnston County Map William Lithgow David Paterson 049; 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing Wn. [Western] Parish Boundary. A large stream flowing in a southerly direction through this Plan Bear this name from the Junction of Amisfield & Park Burns to the Solway.
OS1/10/47/62 ROUCAN MEADOWS Roucan Meadows Roucan Meadows Roucan Meadows William Richardson James Potter William Little 050 [Situation] In Wn. [Western] vicinity of Roucan 3/4 mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald. A large portion of Lochar Moss affording good meadow and rough pasture.
OS1/10/47/62 TODHOLE POTS Todhole Pots Todhole Pots Todhole Pots William Richardson James Potter William Little 050 [Situation] 1 1/4 Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A deep hollow formerly a loch now drained and cultivated
OS1/10/47/62 LOCHAR BRIDGE Lochar Bridge Lochar Bridge Lochar Bridge William Richardson James Potter William Little 050 [Situation] Upwards of a mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald village/ A county bridge across Lochar Water on the road from Dumfries to Lockerby the structure in Wood and Stone buttresses
OS1/10/47/62 [Page] 62 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/63 REDHILLS Redhills Redhills Redhills John Kerr Occupier William Lithgow David Paterson 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A large Farm house with outbuildings Garden and Trashing Mill (water power) attached, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/63 LOW ROAD Low Road Low Road Low Road Thomas Tinning James Jardine William Vevin 050 [Situation] Running from Roucan Village S.E. [South East] A parish road extending from Collin by the Roucan to Tinwald.
OS1/10/47/63 [Page] 63 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 2 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/63 Ladies Meadow & Glounchin Knowe scored through
OS1/10/47/64 PIERBANKS Pierbanks Pierbanks Pierbanks William Lithgow Samuel Johnston James Swan 050 [Situation] 1/2 mile S by E [South by East] of Torthorwald. A farm house with outbuildings and Garden attached, situated on the west side of Pier Bank hence the name.
OS1/10/47/64 PIERBANKS BURN Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn William Lithgow Samuel Johnston James Swan 050 [Situation] Running from Barlouth Moor S.W. [Soh West] &c. A small stream flowing in a southerly direction through this Plan, derives its name from Pierbanks. This Stream has its source near Barlouth and retains it untill its Junction with Linns Burn
OS1/10/47/64 [Page] 64 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 3 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/64 Roucan Hill & Pier Bank scored through.
OS1/10/47/65 TRABEATTIE Trabeattie Trabeattie Trabeattie William Lithgow Samuel Johnston James Swan 050 [Situation] 3/4 of a mile S. by E. [South by East] of Torthorwald Village. A small farm house with outbuildings Gardens and Lands attached the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. Occupier James Swan.
OS1/10/47/65 REDHILLS MOSS Redhills Moss Redhills Moss Redhills Moss John Kerr William Richardson Joseph Kilpatrick 050 [Situation] In N. Wn. [North Western] vicinity of Collin. A portion of Lochar Moss attached to the Redhills farm.
OS1/10/47/65 REDHILLS MOSS Collin Moss Collin Moss Collin Moss John Kerr William Richardson Joseph Kilpatrick 056 [Situation] On the W. [West of Collin. A portion of Lochar Moss near the Village of Collin.
OS1/10/47/65 [Page] 65 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 3
OS1/10/47/65 Blackford Burn scored through
OS1/10/47/66 CUTTYSTEIL Cutty Steil Cutty Steil Cutty Steel Cuttysteil Thomas Armstrong occupier Francis Carr occupier William Lithgow Joseph Kilpatrick 050 [Situation] At Nn. [Northern extremity of Collin. A small Cottage and Garden situated at the north side of Collin Village
OS1/10/47/66 IVY LODGE Ivy Lodge Ivy Lodge Ivy Lodge John Anderson Occupier William Lithgow Thomas Armstrong 050 [Situation] Towards the Nn. [Northern] Side of Collin. A small Cottage and Garden situated about 6 Chains South of Cutty Steil, and in Collin Village
OS1/10/47/66 MARYFIELD Maryfield Maryfield Maryfield James Wright Occupier John Anderson Thomas Armstrong 050 [Situation] Towards the N.W. [North West] side of Collin. A small Cottage and Garden situated 10 chains South of Ivy Lodge.
OS1/10/47/66 PLEASANCE Pleasance Pleasance Pleasance John Anderson James Wright Thomas Armstrong 050 [Situation] Forming the Nn. [Northern] district in Collin. A long range of buildings with Gardens extending from Collin Toll Bar 1/4 mile on the road leading to Roucan Village.
OS1/10/47/66 [Page] 66 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 5 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/67 COLLIN Collin Collin Collin William Lithgow James Wright Thomas Armstrong 050; 056 [Situation] 1 3/4 Mile S by W [South by West of Torthorwald Village and 3 1/2 Miles E. [East] of the Town of Dumfries. A small village situated on the Road from Dumfries to Lochmaben about 4 miles from the former.
OS1/10/47/67 BIRKENBOWER Birkenbower Birkenbower Birkenbower James Gibson Robert McKean John Anderson 050 [Situation] Towards the N.W. [North West] of Collin. A small Cottage with garden attached, occupied by Robert McKean.
OS1/10/47/67 [Page] 67 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 5 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/68 NORTH HAGGS North Haggs North Haggs North Haggs William Lithgow John Kerr Alexander Kirkpatrick 050 [Situation] About 35 Chains N. WE. [North East] of Collin A Small farm house with outbuildings and Gardens attached the property of Sir Alexander Grierson Occupier John Kerr The double g is here improperly used Vide Brockett & Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson
OS1/10/47/68 SOUTH HAGGS South Haggs South Haggs South Haggs William Lithgow John Kerr Alexander Kirkpatrick 050 [Situation] About 25 Chains N.E. [North East] A small farm house with outbuild[ings] Garden and Lands attached the property of Sir Alexander Grierson-
OS1/10/47/68 Parish Torthorwald -- Plan 50/13 Trace 6 -- [Page] 68 Entry Holland Bank - scored out
OS1/10/47/69 DRUMBREG Drumbreg Drumbreg Drumbreg Drumbreg Alexander Kirkpatrick William Lithgow John Kerr Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 050 [Situation] - 1/2 a mile N.E. [North east] of Collin - A large farm house with extensive outbuildings Trashing Mill & Garden the property of the Marquis of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/69 [Page] 69 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50/13 Trace 6 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/70 [Page] 70 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/71 WHITESIDE Whiteside Whiteside Whiteside David Telfor David Kirkpatrick William Graham 050 [Situation] About 1 mile S.W.W. [South West by West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings & farm of land attached, the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry & Occupied by David Telfor.
OS1/10/47/71 LINNS Linns Linns Linns David Kirkpatrick Andrew Kirkpatrick William Graham 050 [Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings & farm of land attached the Property of the Marquis of Queensberry & Occupied by David Kirkpatrick
OS1/10/47/71 LINNS COTTAGE Linns Cottage Linns Cottage Linns Cottage David Kirkpatrick William Graham David Telfor 050 [Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile S.W. of Torthorwald Village. A Small Cottage on the Farm of Linns Occupied by David Kirkpatrick.
OS1/10/47/71 LINNS BURN Linns Burn Linns Burn Linns Burn David Kirkpatrick William Graham James Swan 050 [Situation] Running from Cocketfield Moor S.W. [South West] and partially tracing the En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A Stream having its source near the Parish Boundary - flows along it, and Joins Pierbanks Burn, the united Waters get the name Wath Burn.
OS1/10/47/71 [Page] 71 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.14 Trace 1 [Signed] Samuel Hill Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/72 COCKETFIELD Cocketfield Cocketfield Cocketfield William Graham David Telfor rent receipt for upwards of 200 years 050 [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile S.E. [Suth East] of Torthorwald Village. A Farm House with Outbuildings and Farm of land attached , the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry. Occupied by William Graham.
OS1/10/47/72 WHITESIDE COTTAGE Whiteside Cottage Whiteside Cottage Whiteside Cottage David Telfor William Graham David Kirkpatrick 050 [Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile S.E. [South East] of Torthorwald Village. A Small cottage on the Farm of Whiteside, the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry.
OS1/10/47/72 PIERBANKS BURN Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn Pierbanks Burn James Swan Andrew Kirkpatrick William Graham 050 [Situation] From Barlouth Moor running S.W. [South West]. A Small Stream having its Source near Barlouth passes the farm of Pierbanks, joins Linns Burn the united Waters get the name Wath Burn
OS1/10/47/72 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn James Swan Andrew Kirkpatrick William Graham 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing the En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary for the mos part. A Stream formed by the United Waters of Linns and Pierbanks Burns forms the Parish Boundary between Torthorwald and Mouswald falls into the Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/72 [Page] 72 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.14 Trace 2 [Signed] O. Barrett John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/73 OS1_10_47 PAGES 73-78 ARE MISSING FROM THE ORIGINAL VOLUME
OS1/10/47/79 COLLIN Collin Collin Collin James Gibson William Smith Thomas Wells & nearly all the inhabitants 050; 056 [Situation] 1 3/4 Mile S. by W. [South by West] of Torthorwald Village and 3 1/2 Miles E. [East] of the Town of Dumfries. A Small clean and compact Village on the Dumfries and Carlisle road chiefly Built in feues by Tradesmen and agricultural Labourers. It has a parochial School. Second in the Parish also an Infant school upheld by Subscription and Fees, Post Office and Public House Alexander Grierson Bart. [Baronet] of Rockhall, Superior
OS1/10/47/79 TOWNHEAD Townhead Townhead Townhead Robert Bivers James Gibson Joseph Kirkpatrick 056 [Situation] At Sn. [Southern] Extremity of Collin. A Farm House, outhouses & Farm of land attached, the property of Sir A Grierson and Occupied by Robert Bivers.
OS1/10/47/79 [Page] 79 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace No. 1 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/80 AULDTREE BRIDGE Auldtree Bridge (County) Auldtree Bridge (County) Aukdtree Bridge (County) Collin Bridge Collin Bridge James Gibson Joseph Kirkpatrick George Paterson John Manson George Paterson John Manson 056 [Situation] About 31 Chains W. [West] of Collin. A Stone Bridge of two arches over Lochar Water on the [C---] Road from Dumfries to [Carlisle] It is said to have derived [its] name from an old tree [which] lay across the Water at [or] near this place and was used by foot passengers as a [Bridge]. It is repaired by the County.
OS1/10/47/80 BRIDGEHOUSE Bridgehouse Bridgehouse Bridgehouse Thomas Hetherington James Gibson George Paterson 056 [Situation] At Wn. [Western] of Collin. A Cottage on the road side in close proximity to Auldtree Bridge Occupied by Thomas Hetherington Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet] of Rockhall, Proprietor
OS1/10/47/80 [Page] 80 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace 1 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/81 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water Lochar Water Lochar Water Joseph Kirkpatrick James Gibson William Smith 056 [Situation] Tracing Wn. [Western] Parish Boundary. A Stream formed by the united waters of Park & Amisfield Burns, bears the name to the Solway Frith.
OS1/10/47/81 ROSEDALE Rosedale Rosedale Rosedale E Fergusson William Manson James Gibson 056 [Situation] Nearly 1/2 Mile South of Collin. This name applies to a few Cottages (on this and the adjoining trace) chiefly Occupied by Operatives and agricultural Laborers. They are the property of Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet].
OS1/10/47/81 SCHOOL [Collin] Parish School Parish School Parish School Statistics of Parish Fullarton's Gazetteer Benjamin Rae 056 A good house two Storeys high the ground floor being set apart for the tuition of children belonging to this Parish and the upper Storey accommodating the Teacher There is an average attendance of 80 scholars Salary attached £20 with £22 8/7½ fees.
OS1/10/47/81 [Page] 81 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace 3 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/82 GREENSAUGHS Greensaughs Greensaughs Greensaughs Edward Jardine James Gibson John Manson 056 [Situation] About 25 Chains S. by E. [South by East] of Collin. A few Cottages on both Sides of the Old Road from Dumfries to Carlisle feued by the occupiers from Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet] of Rockhall Proprietor
OS1/10/47/82 LOW OXGANG Oxgang Oxgang Oxgang Low Oxgang Low Oxgang James Kennedy James Gibson John Manson Mr Thomson James Campbell occupier 056 [Situation] Nearly 3/4 of a mile S.W.W. [South West by West] of Collin. A Old Cottage with Garden and a few acres of land attached Property of Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet] and occupied by J Campbell. The word 'Low' is applied generally to this house to distinguish it from the farm house.
OS1/10/47/82 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn Oxgang Burn Oxgang Burn Wath Burn James Kennedy Mrs. Nicholson Walter Bell Walter Bell James Kennedy James Gibson 056 [Situation] Tracing En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A Stream formed by the Unitedw# waters of Linns and Pierbanks Burn, bears the name to the Lochan Water.
OS1/10/47/82 [Page] 82 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace 2 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/83 PLEASANCE Pleasance Pleasance Pleasance James Gibson Joseph Kilpatrick Thomas Hetherington 050 [Situation] Forming the Nn. [Northern] Nucleus to Collin. The houses on either side of the road from the Tollbar in Collin to Cuttysteil.
OS1/10/47/83 COLLIN MOSS Collin Moss Collin Moss Collin Moss James Gibson Joseph Kilpatrick Thomas Hetherington 056 [Situation] In S. Wn [South Western] vicinity of Collin. A large portion of Lochar Moss near the Village of Collin.
OS1/10/47/83 GREENLEA MOSS Greenlea Moss Greenlea Moss Greenlea Moss Rosedale Moss James Gibson John Kerr Mr Wylie James Kennedy 056 [Situation] 1/2 Mile S. [South] of Collin. A portion of bog on the farm of Greenlea, the land is Cultivated around it
OS1/10/47/83 [Page] 83 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace no. 1 & 2 [Signed] Owen Barrett Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/84 RACKS ROAD Racks Road Racks Road Racks Road Joseph Kirkpatrick James Gibson William Hutchison 056 [Situation] From near Eaglesfield running S.W. [South West] A Parish Road leading from the Dumfries and Annan Road [to] the Village of Racks.
OS1/10/47/84 OXGANG COTTAGE Oxgang Cottage Oxgang Cottage Oxgang Cottage William Thompson Esq James Campbell Alexander Goldie 056 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile S.W.W. [South West West] of Collin. A neat Cottage with garden at the entrance to Oxgang.
OS1/10/47/84 INFANT SCHOOL [Collin] Infant School Infant School Benjamin Rae James Gibson 056 [Situation] In Collin Village A Small Cottage one storey high where Children from 4 to 8 years of age are taught first lessons in reading etc Miss Grierson Schoolmistress - The School is supported by voluntary contributions.
OS1/10/47/84 POST OFFICE [Collin] Post Office Post Office James Gibson Benjamin Rae 056 [Situation] In Collin Village A Cottage one Storey high in which a Grocer's shop is kept also used as a suboffice for the delivery and despatch of letters - James Gibson Postmaster
OS1/10/47/84 [Page] 84-- Plan 56.1 - Trace 4 -- Parish of Torthorwald
OS1/10/47/85 GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY Glasgow & South Western Railway The Company's tickets & deeds. 056 [Situation] In a S. Wn. [South Western] drection through Torthorwald Parish. A line of Railway connecting the cities of Glasgow & Carlisle. It joins the Caledonian Railway at Gretna
OS1/10/47/85 LOCHARSIDE Locharside Locharside Locharside Robert Hutchison John Manson James Gibson 056 [Situation] About 3/4 of a Mile S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Collin. Farm House with outbuildings & Farm of land attached the Property of Sir A Grierson Bart [Baronet] & occupied by William Hutchison. It is Situated near Lochar Water, hence the name.
OS1/10/47/85 WARRENHILL Warrenhill Warrenhill Warrenhill John Manson Robert Hutchison Edward Jardine 056 [Situation] About 3/4 of a Mile S. [South] of Collin. A few Cottages with Small allotments of land attached feued by the Occupiers from Sir A Grierson Bart [Baronet] The rising ground upon which they are Situated was burrowed by rabbits before the houses were built - hence the name.
OS1/10/47/85 [Page] 85 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace 3 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/86 GREENLEA Greenlea Greenlea Greenlea Greenlea Edward Jardine James Gibson John Oliver John Kerr 056 [Situation] 1/2 Mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Collin. An Old Farm House with Small farm attached, the Property of Sir A. Grierson Bart [Baronet] & occupied by Mr Wylie
OS1/10/47/86 ELIZAFIELD Elizafield Elizafield Elizafield John Oliver John Kerr James Gibson 056 [Situation] 3/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of Collin. A few neat Cottages, with Small allotments to each feued by the Occupiers from Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet].
OS1/10/47/86 RIGGHEAD Rigghead Rigghead Rigghead Mrs Nicholson James Gibson James Kennedy 056 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Collin. A Farm House with Out buildings & farm of land attached the Property [of] Sir A Grierson Bart. [Baronet] & occupied by Mrs Nicholson.
OS1/10/47/86 [Page] 86 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.1 Trace 4 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/87 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn Oxgang Burn Linns Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn William Manson Walter Bell Mrs Nicholson James Gibson James Gibson Gazetteer of Scotland Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A Small Stream, rises on the Farm of Cocketfield & flows in a Southerly direction forming the Boundary between the Parishes of Torthorwald & Mouswald to its confluence with Lochar Water. It generally receives the names of the different Farms through which it flows but I think Wath Burn is the most appropriate.
OS1/10/47/87 OXGANG Oxgang Oxgang Oxgang James Gibson William Thomson William Manson 056 [Situation] Nearly 2 Miles S.S.E. [South South East] of Torthorwald. A Farm House with outbuildings & Farm of land attached the property of the Marqs. [Marquis] of Queensberry & occupied by William Thompson. This name is wrote on the adjoining Plan to an Old Building which was the first Farm house of that name which is now called Low Oxgang
OS1/10/47/87 [Page] 87 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.2 Trace 1 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/88 SHAWRAKES BRIDGE Shawrakes Bridge Shawrakes Bridge Shawrakes Bridge James Kennedy Mrs Nicholson Walter Bell 056 [Situation] Nearly 2 Miles S.S.E. [South South East]. of Torthorwald. A Stone Bridge of one arch across Wath Burn on the Road from Racks to Woodside.
OS1/10/47/88 OXGANG BRIDGE Oxgang Bridge (County) Oxgang Bridge (County) Oxgang Bridge (County) James Campbell James Gibson Alexander Goldie 056 [Situation] Nearly 2 1/2 Miles S.S.E [South South East] of Torthorwald. A county bridge of Stone, across the Wath Burn, on the road from Annan to Dumfries.
OS1/10/47/88 [Page] 88 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.2 Trace 2 [Signed] John Stoddart Lce. Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/10/47/89 RACKS Racks . Racks Racks Revd. [Reverend] A.B. Murray Mr McKay Mr Hall 056 [Situation] About 4 miles S. [South] of Torthorwald Village A village of one, short, narrow street the houses on both sides have gardens attached. The property of Alexander Grierson. Rockhall.
OS1/10/47/89 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss . . Lochar Moss . Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Revd. [Reverend] A.B. Murray Mr Charles Carruthers Mr McKay, Racks Blacks County Map Gazetteer of Scotland 049; 050; 056 [Situation] On the W. [West] And S. [South] of the Parish. A morass (or bog) where vast quantities of Peats are dug some parts of it are very wet all of it on this Plan is the property of Alexander Grierson, Rockhall.
OS1/10/47/89 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water . Lochar Water Lochar Water Revd. [Reverend] A. B. Murray Mr McKay Racks Black's Map of Scotland Gazetteer of Scotland 049; 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing Wn [Western] Parish Boundary A stream in the West of this Plan, and divided between the Parishes, Dumfries & Torthorwald discharged into Solway Firth thence through the Sands into the English Channel - so called -
OS1/10/47/89 [Page] 89 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Sheet 56.5 Trace 1. [Signed] M.Donohue Civil Assist [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/10/47/90 GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY Glasgow and South Western Railway Glasgow and South Western Railway Revd. [Reverend] A. B. Murray Mr Charles Carruthers Timetable 056 [Situation] Running S.W. by W. [South West by West] through Sn. [Southern] division of Parish. A straight double line of Railway extending through this Plan and bounded on both sides by a quickwood hedge.
OS1/10/47/90 RACKS STATION Racks Station Racks Station Racks Station Revd. [Reverend] A. B Murray Mr C Carruthers Mr Ireland 056 [Situation] At East end of Racks Village. A railway station on the Glasgow and South Western Railway here the trains stop only on Wednesdays and Saturdays to take in and out passengers as accasion requires [There] is no building or Station house There are two Platforms one at each side for the arrival and departure of passengers &c.
OS1/10/47/90 OLDMILLS Oldmills Oldmills Oldmills Alexander Hutchison William Ireland William Hutchison 056 [Situation] At West End of Racks Village. A farm house in Racks Village the property of Sir Alexander Grierson But there was formerly a mill in the vicinity and farm house was erected from its material
OS1/10/47/90 [Page] 90 Parish of Torthorwald Sheet 56.5 Trace 2 [Signed] M. Donohue C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/10/47/91 LOCHAR WATER (Old Course) Old Course of Lochar Water Old Course of Lochar Water Old Course of Lochar Water John McKay William Hall Peter Hutchinson 049; 056 [Situation] At Wn. Western] side of this Parish. Previous to the artificial improvement made in the present course of Lochar Water this was the Original course it is a small drain which is nearly closed up with Marsh and reeds and probably in future time it will close itself up altogether. The name is well known in the District.
OS1/10/47/91 RACKS ROAD Racks Road Racks Road Racks Road Joseph Kirkpatrick Alexander Hutchison James Gibson 056 [Situation] From Elizafield running S.W. [South West]. A parish road extending from the Racks village to the Annan & Dumfries old road
OS1/10/47/91 [Page 91 Parish of Torthorwald Sheet 56.5 Trace 3 [Signed]] M. Donohue
OS1/10/47/92 RACKS MOSS Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Oldmills Moss Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray, Mouswald Mr William Paterson Brocklehurst Cottages Mr Peter Hutchinson Racks James Gibson William Ireland William Hutchison Thomas Wells William Smith Alexander Hutchison 056 [Situation] At Sn [Southern] extremity of this Parish Applies to a Single feature of Lochar Moss comprising the Southern Extremity of the Parish, Torthorwald, Bounded on the West by Lochar Water, and Strips of meadows, On the East by Wath Burn on the North by the village Rucks and Glasgow & South Western Railway between which are patches of Reclaimed Moss, on the South it terminates in a point in [MD] junction with the Parish Caerlaverock. Mr Alexander Grierson is the present Proprietor. The name is well known and very frequently applied. The term Flow is applied to various portions of Lochar Moss viz Craigs Flow (in Dumfries Ph Parish]) Mouswald Flow in Mouswald Ruthwell Flow in Ruthwell And so forth Rockhall is the name of the estate to which the above name belongs. [MD]
OS1/10/47/92 [Page] 92 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Sheet 56.5 Trace 13 [In pencil] also on 1 2 4 & 5 [MD] THe term "Flow" is applied in a descriptive [term] to that part of the moss on which no peat has been cut, but now particularly to inferior [peat] obtained at the surface. [Signed] O Barrett. [signed] M Donohue Dec[ember] 1855
OS1/10/47/93 DRUMMUIR Drummuir Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mouswald Thomas Ireland William Paterson Mouswald 056 [Situation] About 4 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Torthorwald Village. A good farm house and offices, the property of Alexander Grierson, Rockhall.
OS1/10/47/93 WATH Wath Wath Wath Recd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mr. Watson Mr. McKay 056 [Situation] About 4 1/2 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Torthorwald Village. Cottages occupied by laboring men Mr Alexander Grierson is Proprietor. This was a farm town, now altered but the name still retained.
OS1/10/47/93 WATH BRIDGE Wath Bridge Wath Bridge Wath Bridge Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mr. William Paterson Mr. Ireland, Drummuir 056 [Situation] About 4 1/2 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] pf Torthorwald Village. A stone bridge of a single arch over Wath Burn kept in repair by the County.
OS1/10/47/93 [Page] 93 Parish of Torthorwald Sheet 56.6 Trace 1 [Signed] John Donohue
OS1/10/47/94 WATH BURN Wath Burn Revd. [Reverend ] AB Murray William Paterson Mr. William Kay 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A stream, in the East of this Plan, runs Southwest into Lochar Water, Divides between the Parishes, Torthorwald & Mouswald. This stream bears the name Wath Burn from the Junction of Linns & Piersbank Burns, to Lochar Water
OS1/10/47/95 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Blacks Map Scotland Gazetter of Great Britain 049; 050; 056 [Situation] on Wn. [Western] and S. South] sides of this Parish. A bog where vast quantities of peats are dug. some parts of it are very wet and soft, the entire of it on this Plan is the property of Mr Alexander Grierson, Rockhall. Here fir, birch and hazel trees also anchors, pieces of vessels have been dug up - the rural poet says First a wood Then a sea Next a Moss and still will be.
OS1/10/47/95 GLASGOW and SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY Glasgow and South-Western Railway Glasgow and South-Western Railway Glasgow and South-Western Railway [Revd. [Reverend] A. B. Murray Time Table of the Railway Mr. Ireland 056 [Situation] Running S.W. by W. [South West by West] through Sn. [Southern] division of this Parish. A straight double line of railway extending through this Plan bounded on both side by a quickwood hedge
OS1/10/47/95 [Page] 95 Parish of Torthorwald Sheet 56.6 Trace 2 [Signed] M. Donohue
OS1/10/47/96 RACKS MOSS Rockhall Flow The Rockhall Flow The Rockhall Flow Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Oldmills Moss Revd. [Reverend] A. B. Murray, Mouswald W. Ireland Drummuir W Hutchinson, Racks James Gibson William Ireland William Hutchinson Thomas Wells William Smith Alexander Hutchison 056 [Situation] At Sn. [Southern] extremity of this Parish. A name applied in this District to all that portion of Lochar Moss in the Southern Extremity of the Parish, Torthorwald, bounded on the West by Strips of Meadow land (between it and Lochar Water) On the East by Wath Burn (and patches of reclaimed Moss and strips of Meadow on the North by the village of Racks and the Glasgow and South Western Railway on the South by a [part] of Caerlaverock Ph. [Parish]. It is said to be an old Scottish term and of long Standing. It is well known in the locality. The whole of it is the property of Mr Alexander Grierson.
OS1/10/47/96 [Page] 96 Parish of Torthorwald Sheet 56.6 Trace 2 The term 'Flow' is applied in a descriptive Sense to a part of the district called Racks Moss, and applys only to the portion of the Moss from which no peat has been Cut, The Surface Sods Cast away when digging peat is called 'Flow' O Barrett [Signed] M Donohue
OS1/10/47/97 LOCHAR WATER (Old Course) Old Course of Lochar Water Mr John McKay Racks Mr William Hall Racks Mr Peter Hutchinson, Racks 049; 056 [Situation] At Wn [Western] side of this Parish. Previous to the artificial improvement made in the present course of Lochar Water this was the original course. It is a small drain nearly closed up with marsh and weeds.
OS1/10/47/97 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water Lochar Water Lochar Water Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mr. William Hall Mr. Peter Hutchinson Gazetteer of Scotland 049; 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing Wn. [Western] Parish Boundary. A stream in the West of this Plan and divides between the Parishes Dumfries & Torthorwald. It discharges into Solway Firth thence through the Sands a distance of 8 miles Still forming a Stream & falls with a Slight descent into the English Channel (so called by the people)
OS1/10/47/97 [Page] 97 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.9 Trace 1 [Signed] M. Donohue
OS1/10/47/98 RACKS MOSS Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Oldmills Moss Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mr William Paterson Brocklehurst Mr Peter Hutchinson Racks James Gibson William Ireland William Hutchison Thomas Wells William Smith Alexander Hutchison 056 [Situation] At Sn. [Southern] extremity of this Parish. A large tract of Lochar Moss extending through this Plan. Sir Alexander Grierson Bart. [Baronet] is the present Proprietor The term flow as applied to different divisions of Lochar Moss is well Known and often repeated - It embraces the whole of the Southern extremity of the Parish, exclusive of Strips & Patches of Meadow & Reclaimed Moss which encompasses it on the East and West &c. "Flow" is the term applied to that part of the moss form which no peat has been cut but more particularly to the surface peat, which is inferior to that lower down.
OS1/10/47/98 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss [Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Blacks County Map Gazetteer of Great Britain Gazetteer of Scotland 049; 050; 056 [Situation] On W. [West] and Sn [Southern] Sides of this Parish. A large tract of Bog (alias a Moss) from which the adjoining Districts are supplied with peats. All of it on this Plan is the Property of Sir Alexander Grierson.
OS1/10/47/98 [Page] 98 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.9 Trace 2 [Signed] M Donohue
OS1/10/47/99 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn Revd. [Reverend] A.B. Murray Mr. Ireland, Drummuir Mr. Sloan, Horseholm Gazetteer of Scotland 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary. A small stream in the East of this Plan, runs in a Southerly course and forms a confluence with Lochar Water. It divides the Parishes Torthorwald & Mouswald and the Districts Nithsdale and Annandale. The Name is well established in the Vicity The name is from Wath a ford.
OS1/10/47/99 [Page] 99 Parish of Tothorwald Plan 56.9 Trace 3 [Signed] M. Donohue Civil Assist. [Assistant]
OS1/10/47/99 Old Course of Wath burn scored through.
OS1/10/47/100 [Page] 100 [Blank Page]
OS1/10/47/101 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Revd. [Reverend] A. B. Murray, Mouswald Mr William Hall Mr Peter Hutchinson 049; 050; 056 [Situation] On W. [West] And S. [South] sides of Parish. A large district of Bog, where vast quantities of Peats are dug. Mr Alexander Grierson is the proprietor of it all in the Southern Corner of the Parish Torthorwald.
OS1/10/47/101 RACKS MOSS Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Oldmills Moss Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mouswald Mr William Paterson Brocklehurst cottage Mr Ireland, Drummuir James Gibson William Ireland William Hutchison Thomas Wells William Smith Alexander Hutchison 056 [Situation] On the Sn. [Southern] extremity of this Parish. Applies to a Single feature of Lochar Moss and comprises the Southern extremity of this Ph. [Parish] extending from Lochar Water to Wath Burn. On the North is the village of Racks and the Glasgow and South Western Railway. The whole of it is the property of Sir Alexander Grierson Bart. [Baronet]. Flow is a term applied to that part of the Moss from which no peat has been cut but more particularly to surface peat which is inferior to that lower down.
OS1/10/47/101 [Page] 101 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.10 Trace 1 [Signed] M Donohue Civil Assistant
OS1/10/47/102 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn Revd. [Reverend] A B Murray Mouswald Mr Ireland, Drummuir Mr William Paterson Brocklehurst cottage 050; 056 [Situation] Tracing En [Eastern] Parish Boundary A small stream in the East of this Plan, which runs in a Southward direction until it comes in Contact with Lochar Water. The name is well known and is derived from Wath the well known term signifying a Ford. In its course it divides between Torthorwald & Mouswald and the Districts Nithsdale and Annandale.
OS1/10/47/102 [Page] 102 -- Parish of Torthorwald -- Plan 56. 10 -- Trace 1 Entry for Old Course of wath - scored out [Signed] M. Donohue Civilian Assistant
OS1/10/47/103 LOCHAR MOSS Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Lochar Moss Revd. [Reverend] A.B. Murray Gazetteer of Scotland Mr A. Sloan, Horseholm. 056 [Situation] On Wn. Side of Parish And forming Sn. [Southern] Parish district. An extensive tract of bog on which vast quantities of peats are got.
OS1/10/47/103 LOCHAR WATER Lochar Water Lochar Water Lochar Water Revd. [Reverend] A.B. Murray Gazetteer of Scotland Mr A. Sloan, Horseholm. 056 [Situation] On Wn. [Western] Side of Parish. A stream in the West and South of this Plan, runs through Traces 1.2 & 3. Mentioned in the Gazetteer of Scotland to rise in the Ph. [Parish] of Kirkmahoe and discharges into Solway Frith.
OS1/10/47/103 LOCHAR WATER (Old Course) Old Course of Lochar Water Old Course of Lochar Water Mr. A Sloan Horseholm Mr. Bell Mr. McKay Racks 056 [Situation] On W. [West] Side of Parish. A small brook nearly choked up with Marsh forms part of the Old & Original course of Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/103 [Page] 103 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56/13 Trace 1 [Signed] M. Donohue
OS1/10/47/104 WATH BURN Wath Burn Wath Burn Wath Burn Rev. [Reverend] A. B. Murray Gazetteer of Scotland Mr Sloan Horseholm 050; 056 [Situation] Forming En. [Eastern] Parish Boundary A small rivulet in the East of this Plan which forms a confluence with Lochar Water. In its course it forms the boundary between two Parishes. two Proprietors and two Districts viz Annandale & Nithsdale. This stream bears the name Wath Burn from the Junction of Linns & Piersbanks Burns to the Lochar Water.
OS1/10/47/104 GRAIN Grain Grain Grain Mr Sloan Horseholm Mr Bell John Bryson 056 [Situation] Near the Sn. [Southern] Extremity of this Parish. Two dwelling houses occupied by labouring Men with Stables attached occupied by Mr A Sloan Horseholm. It is the property of Sir Alexander Grierson Baronet
OS1/10/47/104 [Page] 104 Parish of Torthorwald Plan 56.13 Trace 2 [Signed] M Donohue.
OS1/10/47/104 Old Course of Wath Burn scored through
OS1/10/47/105 RACKS MOSS Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Rockhall Flow Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Racks Moss Old Mills Moss Mr A Sloan Horseholm Mr Carruthers Mr McKay Racks James Gibson William Ireland William Hutchison Thomas Wells William Smith Alexander Hutchison [Situation] Forming the most Southerly district in this Parish A large tract of Lochar Moss so called on acct [account] of its wetness . It inclines the South extremity of the Ph. [Parish] and is on Traces 1 & 2 of this Plan. The term "flow" is understood as applying to that portion of the Moss which has not part of it cut away and is merely applied in a descriptive sense. The name "Racks Moss" is best known and includes the entire of the moss, cut out or uncut.
OS1/10/47/105 [Page] 105 Parish of Torthowald Plan 56.13 Trace 2 [Signed] N Stotherd Capt [Captain] R. Engs. [Royal Engineers] 30th May 1856
OS1/10/47/106 [Page] 106 OS1/10/47 Co. [County] DUMFIRES Parish of Torthorwald Plans-- Page From - To 50.1 -- 5-4 50.2 -- 5-6 49.8 -- 7-8 50.5 -- 9-16 50.6 -- 17-24 49.12 -- 25-26 50.9 -- 27.52 50.10 -- 53-60 50.11 -- 53-60 50.13 -- 61-70 56.14 -- 71-72 56.1 -- 79-86 56.2 -- 87-88 56.5 -- 89-92 56.6 -- 93-98 56.9 -- 97-100 56.10 -- 101-102 56.13 -- 103-105
OS1/10/47/107 [Page] 107 INDEX Plan -- Name of Object -- Pages 56/1 -- Auldtree Bridge -- 80. 50/9 -- Berryrigg -- 13. 50/9 -- Bells Bush -- 15. 50/9 -- Bellridding -- 19. 50/6 -- Basket Hill -- 21. 50/6 -- Belridding Moor -- 21. 50/6 50/10 -- Barlouth Moor -- 22. 59. 50/10 -- Barlouth -- 55. 50/10 -- Barlouth Cottage -- 55. 50/10-- Beacon Hill -- 55. 50/13 -- Birkenbower -- 67. 56 /11-- Bridgehouse -- 80. 50/1 -- Crochmade -- 4 50/1, 50/2, 50/6 -- Crochmade Road -- 4. 6. 18 50/5 -- Cowrigg -- 13. 50/5 -- Cockie's Knowe -- 15. 50/9 -- Camp -- 29. 50/9 -- Church --44 50/9 -- Castleyards -- 44. 50/9 -- Church (Site of) --52. 50/10 -- Camp Hill -- 53. 50/10 -- Camp -- 53 50 /10-- Camp -- 53. 50/10 -- Cat Cleugh --55 50/10-- Cocketfield Moor --59 56/1 50/13 -- Collin -- 79. 67 50/13 -- Cuttysteil -- 66 50/13 56/1 -- Collin Moss -- 67. 79 50/14 -- Cocketfield -- 72 50/9 -- Damside -- 50 50/13 -- Dornal Moss -- 61 50/13 -- Drumbreg -- 69 56/6 -- Drummuir -- 93 50/9 -- East Roucan -- 40 56/1 -- Elizafield -- 86 49/8 -- Grenbog -- 7 50/6, 50/9, 50/10 -- Greencleugh Burn --18. 49. 54 49/12 -- Glenclair Hill -- 25 49/12 -- Glenclair -- 26 50/9 -- Garrs -- 29 50/9 -- Greencleugh Bridge --34 50/9 -- Gairloch --43 50/9 -- Green Cleugh --50 56/1-- Greensaughs --82 56/1 -- Greenlea Moss -- 93 56/1, 56/2, 59/6 -- Glasgow S.W [South West] Railway -- 85, 90, 95 56/2 -- Greenlea -- 86 56/13 -- Grain --104 50/1 ,50/5 -- Hempland Hill --3, 12 50/5, 50/9, --High Road -- 9. 30 50/5 -- Hemplandhill -- 12 50/5 -- Hillside-- 15 50/9 -- Hawk Hill --47 50/9 -- Howgate --51 50/9 -- Hole --51 50/10-- Hollows -- 57 50/13-- Ivy Lodge -- 66 56/1 -- Infant School -- 84 50/15 -- KIln Shaw --15 50/9 -- Kirkland -- 33 50/13-- Kiln Knowes --61 50/1 -- Low Hempland --3 49/8 , 49/12, 50/12, 50/13, 56/1, -- } Lochar Moss -- {7. 25. 36. 61. 56/5, 56/6, 56/9, 56/10, 56/13, -- } Lochar Moss -- {89. 95. 98. 101. 103. 49/8. 49/12. 50/9. 50/13. -- } Lochar Water -- { 7. 25. 35 .62. 85 56/1. 56/5. 56/9. 56/ 13. -- } Lochar Water -- { 89. 91. 97. 103 49 8. 50/5. 50/9, 50/13. -- Low Road -- 8.9.49.63. 50/10. 50/14. -- Linns Burn --59.71 50/13. - - Lochar Bridge -- 62 50/14. - - Linns --71 50/14 -- Linns Cottage -- 71 56/1. -- Low Oxgang -- 82. 56/1 -- Locharside -- 85 50/9 -- Millburn Bridge --27 50/9 -- Millburn -- 28 50/9 -- Mill Cleugh --30. 50/13 -- Maryfield -- 66 50/13 --North Haggs -- 68 50/10-- Oxhill -- 54 56/1 -- Oxgang Cottage --84 56/2 -- Oxgang --87 56/2 -- Oxgang Bridge --88 56/5 -- Oldmills --90 50/9 -- Poindfold Well -- 31 50/9 -- Pierbanks Linn -- 43 50/9 -- Pierbanks Bridge -- 43 50/9, 50/10, 50/13, 50/14, -- Pierbanks Burn --53. 57. 64. 72 50/9 -- Post Office -- 46.
OS1/10/47/108 [Page] 108 INDEX Plans -- Name of Object -- Pages 50/13 -- Pierbanks -- 64 50/13, 56/1, -- Pleasance --66. 83 56/1 -- Post Office -- 84 51/1, 50/5, -- Roughcleugh Burn -- 4. 9 50/5 -- Rough Cleugh -- 16 50/2, 50/6, -- Raemoor Burn -- 5. 17 50/2, 50/6 -- Rae Moor -- 5. 17 50/6, -- Raemoor -- 17 50/6, -- Raemoor Plantation -- 18 50/9, 50/10, -- Roucan Meadows -- 36. 62 50/9 -- Roucan Hill -- 38 50/9 -- Roucan -- 40 50/9 -- Roger's Well -- 48 50/9 -- Rigg's Road -- 49 50/13 -- Redhills -- 63 50/13-- Redhills Moss --65 56/1 -- Rosedale -- 81 56/1, 56/5, 56/6, 56/9, 56/10, 56/13, -- Racks Moss --84. 92. 96. 101. 105. 56/1 --- Rigghead --86 56/5 -- Racks --89 56/5 -- Racks Station -- 90 56/5 -- Racks Road -- 91 50/1, 49/8, 49/12, -- Side Burn -- 3. 7. 25 50/5 -- Side Wood -- 11 50/ 9 -- Steel Moss -- 27 50/9 -- St. Helen's Well -- 37 50/9 -- School -- 47 50/13-- South Haggs -- 68 56/2 -- ShawraKes Bridge --88 56/1 -- School -- 81 50/5, 50/9 -- Torthorwald Burn --16. 33 50/9 -- The Caldron -- 29 50/9 -- The Gill --39 50/9 -- Tinlaw Hill --41 50/9 -- Torthorwald --31 50/9 -- Thorthorwald Castle (Remains of) --45 50/9 -- Townhead --50 50/10 -- Todhole Pots --62 50/13 -- Trabeattie --65 56/1 -- Tounhead --79 50/9-- Woodlands --28 50/9 -- Wheatyard --35 50/9 -- West Roucan --35 50/9 -- Witch Thorn --51 50/10-- Whiteside Hill -- 57 50/14-- Whiteside Cottage --72 50/14, 56/1, 56/2 } -- Wath Burn -- 72. 82. 87. 94. 56/6, 56/9, 56/10, 56/13, } -- Wath Burn -- 99. 102. 104 56/1 -- Warrenhill -- 87 56/6 -- Wath -- 93 56/6 -- Wath Bridge --