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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRIDGEND Bridgend
Craigend
John Charters Parish Schoolmaster
Dr[Doctor] Saunders resident
Alexander French Wamphraygate
Estate Map of 1765
025 A cottage and garden the residence of Dr[Doctor] Saunders so called from its situation being close to Wamphray Bridge that crosses Wamphray Water.
Brigend is the name now used it is well known as being the residence of a Physician, a civil practioner for the Parish of Wamphray
WAMPHRAY BRIDGE Wamphray Bridge
Wamphray Bridge
Wamphray Bridge
Charles Stewart Esq [Esquire]
Rev[Reverend] George Wight
Mr Alexander French Farmer
025 A good Stone Bridge across the Wamphray Water built at the expense, half of the County and of the Parish. It is the principal bridge in the Parish.
WAMPHRAYGATE Wamphraygate
Wamphraygate
Alexander French Farmer
John Charters Parish Schoolmaster
Mr Currie farmer Pumplaburn
Valuation Rolls of Dumfriesshire (Ancient and Modern)
025 A good farm house and outhouses, threshing machine, propelled by water.

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121 Parish of Wamphray Sheet25.13 Trace 1

Wamphraygate situation 49 Chains South West by West from the Parish Church

Brigend situation 6 Chains North West from Wamphray Gate

Wamphray Bridge situation Over Wamphray Water 7 Chains North West from Wamphraygate

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