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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODHEAD LEAD MINES | Woodhead Lead Mines Woodhead Lead Mines |
Charles Wilson James Weir |
005 | [Situation] About 1 5/8 West of Carsphairn village A small village on the Estate belonging to the Hon. Col.[Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart, and situated about one mile and 5/8, West of 'Carsphairn' Village, its houses are all one Story in height slated and in good repair, and are wholly inhabited by miners, It has an excellent Library, and Schoolhouse, the former containing many hundreds of volumes, and is chiefly supported by the miners with an occasional grant from Col.[Colonel] McAdam Cathcart. The Schoolhouse is more ample and Commodious than any in the district, and a liberal Salary is given by the Hon. Col.[Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart and his [Mrs] to both the Schoolmaster and the female teacher. Population of the village is about 330, 150 of whom are daily employed at the Lead Mines which is situated close on the village. The mines commenced in 1838 and has been carried on with great spirit by the proprietor who take a great interest in the works. The Machines for washing and crushing the lead &c. are of the most improved principles, the Wheel used for moving the crushing Apparatus is about 30 ft. in diameter driven by water obtained from the neighbouring hills. |
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[Page] 13Parish of Carsphairn
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