OS1/10/50/129
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGHILL KNOWE | Bighill Knowe Bighill Knowe Bighill Knowe |
Estate Plan dated 1765 Valuation Rolls of the County Mr John Carruthers farmer of Kirkhill |
025 | A slight elevation on an arable field derives its name from the circumstance of its being part of a farm, formerly, now extinct as a farm name. |
| MANSE [nr Parish Church] | Manse | Parish Statistics rev[Reverend] George Wight David Rogerson Esq [Esquire] |
025 | A good substantial dwelling house, with office houses and gardens etc built in 1798 The glebe is about 11 imperial acres in extent Rev [Reverend George Wight is the present incumbent. The stipend consists of 15 chalders oatmeal converted to money at average of the last two years, the stipend is above £300, per annum. |
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129 Parish of Wamphray Sheet 25.13 Trace 2Manse situation 14 Chains South West by West from the Parish Church.
Bighill Knowe situation 26 Chains South West by West from the Parish Church
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