OS1/10/49/98

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LAIGHT WOOD Laight Wood
Laight Wood
Laight Wood
Laight
James Haining
George Menzies
Joseph Wilson
Johnston's County Map
030 [Situation] 1 2/3 miles N.N.E. [North North East] from Tynron village.
A large wood consisting of forest trees and Brushwood the property of the Duke of Buccleuch
SCAR WATER Scar Water
Scar Water
Scar Water
Robert Newall
Thomas Haining
George Menzies
021; 030; 031 [Situation] On Eastern Parish Boundary.
A large stream having its source in the highlands of Penpont forms the boundary of this Parish for about two miles falls into the Nith near Keir Mill
LAIGHT BURN Laight Burn
Laight Burn
Laight Burn
Laight
Robert Newall
Thomas Haining
Joseph Wilson
See above
030 [Situation] 1/2 mile SE. [South East] from Laight Mill - East to Scar Water.
A small stream having its source on the Laight farm it flows Eastward and fall into the Scar it bears the name from its source

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Tynron P [Parish] -- Plan 30/4 Trace 2

[Signed] William Wright C/a [Civilian assistant]

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