| OS1/20/10/1 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 1
Parish of Carsphairn
Plan 5 C.
INDEX.
Names of Objects--Page
Brockloch--3
Brockloch Moat--3
Benloch Burn--10
Benloch Strand--10
Benloch (in ruins)--11
Bank (site of)--19
Bank Mill (Siteof)--19
Bridge-end--22
Blackbraes Knowe--25
Braidens Knowe--31
Carsphairn Lane--4
Carsphairn--27
Cairn of Daltallochan--6
Church--29
Craig of Knockgray--32
Cross Keys Inn--27
Dunool--12
Disgee Strand--12
Dalbonniton Pool--36
Druidical Circle--17
Deers Den--34
Fergie's Pool--17
Green Burn--5
Garryhorn Rig--15
Garryhorm Burn--15
Garryhorn--15
Green Well of Scotland--21
Grey Stone--28
Greenhead Strand--31
Holm Hill--7
Holm Moat--18
Holm of Daltallochan--23
Knockcunnoch Knowe--4
Kids Isle--5
Knockgray--35
Knockgray Burn--35
Lagwine Cairn--24
Lagwine--25
Long Pool--26
Liggat--33
Midgie Ha'--22
Nick of Disgee--11
Preaching Knowe--26
Quantan's Hill--36
School--30
Scar Knowe--25
Salutation Inn--26
Standing Stone Knowe--16
Standing Stone Rig--34
Water of Deugh--9
Willieanna--11
Woodhead Lead Mines--13
Willies Cave--20
Washing Pool--23
Whinny Rig Plantation--33
Kells & Carsphairn Trust--36 |
|
| OS1/20/10/2 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 2
[Blank Page] |
|
| OS1/20/10/3 |
BROCKLOCH |
Brockloch
Brockloch
Brockloch
Brockluk |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan
Valn.[Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn.[Valuation] Roll. Anct.[Ancient] |
005 |
[Situation] About 2 1/2 Miles N.W.[North West] of Carsphairn village - A farm house and outhouses in good repair, with a farm of about 700 acres of land attached, Occupied by Samuel Bennit. The property of Col.[Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/3 |
BROCKLOCH MOAT |
Brockloch Moat
Brockloch Moat |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 2 1/2 Miles N.W.[North West] of Carsphairn village - A small natural knoll or eminence on the farm of Brockloch, its soil consists of arable land, Many natural knolls in the locality are called Moats on account of their resemblance to Such objects. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/3 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 3
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Brockloch
[Name] Broclach, (Gaelic) A warren, a badger's den. |
|
| OS1/20/10/4 |
CARSPHAIRN LANE |
Carsphairn Lane
Carsphairn Lane |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] Running S. [South] Easterly to its junction with the Water of Deugh about 30 chains W.[West] of Carsphairn village
A considerable Burn, being the Continuation of Lamford and Meadowhead Burns, running in a Southerly direction bounding in its course diverse farms to its confluence with the "Water of Deugh". - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/4 |
KNOCKCUNNOCH KNOWE |
Knockcunnoch Knowe
Knockcunnoch Knowe |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] - About 1 3/4 Mile N.W. [North West] of Carsphairn
A small Knoll or eminence on the farm of "Holm of Daltallochan" and situated close on the East side of the road leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellington. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/4 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 4
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
40 - Carsphairn Lane
43 - Knockcunnoch Knowe
Knockcunnoch Knowe
[Name] Cnoc Coinneaich. The mossy hill |
|
| OS1/20/10/5 |
KID'S ISLE |
Kid's Isle
Kid's Isle |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 2 1/8 miles N.W.[North West] of Carsphairn village
A small portion of land on the farm of BrocKloch, and almost surrounded by Carsphairn Lane. its soil consists of rough pasture land. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/5 |
GREEN BURN |
Green Burn
Green Burn |
Samuel Bennit James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] Running Easterly to its conflux with Carsphairn Lane
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Woodhead and running in an Easterly direction to its Confluence with Carsphairn Lane. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/5 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 5
Parish of Carsphairn
- Form 136
Page - 38 - Kid's Isle
38 - Green Burn |
|
| OS1/20/10/6 |
CAIRN OF DALTALLOCHAN |
Cairn of Daltallochan
Cairn of Daltallochan |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] 1 Mile NW. by N. [North West by North] of Carsphairn Lane
An ancient cairn on the farm of Holm of Daltallochan and situated a short distance West of the road that leads from Carsphairn to Dalmellington. It is of an irregular shape, its form being rather defaced by the removing away part of its Stones for other purposes. The following is quoted from the Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] page 277. "It is said that in removing some of these, Stones in the form of Coffins have been found containing human bones. One of the largest is not far from the church near the road leading to Dalmellington, on the farm of Holm of Daltallochan On the same farm and no great distance, are found large stones forming a "circle."" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/6 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page]6
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 41 - Cairn of Daltallochan
Cairn of Daltallochan
[Name] Dail Tulachan is the field abounding with hillocks &c. |
|
| OS1/20/10/7 |
HOLM HILL |
Holm Hill
Holm Hill |
Samuel Bennit
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Carsphairn Village
A small hill on the farm of Holm of Daltallochan, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party Holm Hill |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/7 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 7
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 - page 43 - Holm Hill |
|
| OS1/20/10/8 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 8
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
[Blank Page] |
|
| OS1/20/10/9 |
WATER OF DEUGH |
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh |
James Sloan
William McCrae
Plan 5A. |
005; 009 |
[Situation] Running Southerly & passing Carsphairn village on the W. [West]
A small river having its rise in the County of Ayr. and running in southerly direction, in its Course receiving numerous tributaries, passing Carsphairn Village on the East, where it changes its course and flows for a considerable distance in an Easterly direction, leaving Marscalloch house on the East and again runs due South, receiving Polmaddy Burn about 1/2 mile above its Conflux with the "Water of Ken."- |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/9 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 9
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 - page 45 - Water of Deugh |
|
| OS1/20/10/10 |
BENLOCH BURN |
Benloch Burn
Benloch Burn
Benloch Burn
Bingloch Burn |
James Sloan
William McCrae
Plan 5D.
Ainslies Map.1820 |
005 |
[Situation] Running Westerly to its junction with Water of Deugh near BanK (site of)
A Small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of KnocKgray and running in a Westerly direction to its Conflux with the "Water of Deugh." |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/10 |
BENLOCH STRAND |
Benloch Strand
Benloch Strand |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] Running Southerly to its junction with Benloch Burn
A Small Stream having its rise near the Southern face of Dunool and running in a Southerly direction to its - Conflux with Binloch Burn." |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page]10
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
46 - Benloch Burn
47- Benloch Strand |
|
| OS1/20/10/11 |
BENLOCH (Ruins of) |
Benloch (in ruins)
Benloch (in ruins) |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles N.E. [North East] of Carsphairn Village
The ruins of a Shepherd's house on the farm of Knockgray, and situated on the Western Margin of Benloch Strand. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/11 |
WILLIEANNA |
Willieanna
Willieanna
Willieanna |
James Sloan
William McCrae
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile N. by E. [North by East] of Carsphairn Village
A tolerable sized hill on the farms of Knockgray and Bank, its Surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/11 |
NICK OF DISGEE |
Nick of Disgee
Nick of Disgee |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 7/8 Miles N.N.E.[North North East] of Carsphairn Village
A long narrow hollow portion of ground betwixt the hills of Dunool and Willeanna, and through it runs "Disgee Strand" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/11 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 11
Parish of Carsphairn
[Note] Disgee would appear to a Corruption of the Gaelic words
Dorus gaothach i.e. The windy
pass or opening |
|
| OS1/20/10/12 |
DUNOOL |
Dunool
Dunool
Dunool |
James Sloan
William McCrae
Ainslies Map.1820 |
005 |
[Situation] About 2 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Carsphairn Village
A Considerable hill on the farm of Knockgray, its surface consists of rocky pasture, On its summit is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.
[Trigonometrical] Party "Dinnill" It is part of a range |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/12 |
DISGEE STRAND |
Disgee Strand
Disgee Strand |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] Running Westerly thro' [through] the Nick of Disgee.
A small stream having its rise in the Eastern end of, and running through the, "Nick of Disgee" (hence the name) to its conflux with "Polsue Burn" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 12
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
48 - Dunool
46 - Disgee Strand |
|
| OS1/20/10/13 |
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. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/13 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 13
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
page 50 - Woodhead Lead Mines |
|
| OS1/20/10/14 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page]12
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
[Blank Page] |
|
| OS1/20/10/15 |
GARRYHORN RIG |
Garryhorn Rig
Garryhorn Rig |
William Summerville
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Carsphairn
A low hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of Garryhorn, hence the name, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Garrow Rig." |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/15 |
GARRYHORN BURN |
Garryhorn Burn
Garryhorn Burn |
William Summerville
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] Running Easterly past Woodhead Lead Mines and Garryhorn farm ho,[house] to its influx with the Water of Deugh
A Small Burn taking 'its rise' on the farm of Garryhorn and running in an Easterly direction to its conflux with the Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/15 |
GARRYHORN |
Garryhorn
Garryhorn
Garryhorn
Garryhorn |
William Summerville
James Sloan
Ainslie's Map.1820
Valn.[Valuation] Roll. 1819 |
005 |
[Situation] 7/8 mile W.[West] of Carsphairn village
A farm house and out houses in good repair with a farm of land attached, Occupied by William Summerville the property of Col.[Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/15 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 15
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
49 - Garryhorn Rig
49 - Garryhorn Burn
49 - Garryhorn
[Name] Garryhorn would appear to
be from the Gaelic word Garbh i.e. the Coarse Rocks |
|
| OS1/20/10/16 |
STANDING STONE KNOWE |
Standing Stone Knowe
Standing Stone Knowe |
William Summerville
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 1/2 mile W.[West] of Carsphairn village
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Garryhorn, the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. On it stands a small upright stone about 2 feet in height, hence the name "Standing Stone Knowe" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/16 |
FERGIE'S POOL |
Fergie's Pool
Fergie's Pool |
Walter Jamison
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 7/8 Mile N.W.by W.[North West by West] of Carsphairn
A small but deep pool in Carsphairn Lane and situated about 25 chains S.[South] West of Holm farm house, probably its name has originated from a person called Fergus, which is a very common name thro'[through] Galloway, |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/16 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 16
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
51 - Standing Stone Knowe
52 - Fergie's Pool
[Note] "Fergie appears to be a provincial pronunciation or
Contraction of the name Fergus |
|
| OS1/20/10/17 |
DRUIDICAL CIRCLE (Supposed) [Holm] |
Druidical Circle
Druidical Circle
Druidical Circle |
Walter Jamison
James Sloan
Mr Ballantine
Postmaster |
005 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Miles N.W.[North West] of Carsphairn
A circle of Standing Stones on the farm of Holm which is generally considered by the most intelligent in the locality to be a Druidical Circle or the remains of one. Mr Jamieson occupier of the farm on which it is situated says that he has always heard it called a Druidical Circle & is of opinion that it is the remains of one. Mr Sloan Parish Schoolmaster is of the Same opinion |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/17 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 17
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 52 Druidical Circle |
|
| OS1/20/10/18 |
HOLM MOAT |
Holm Moat
Holm Moat |
Walter Jamison
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] 3/4 mile N.W.[North West] of Carsphairn village
A small natural Knoll on the farm of Holm, and situated on the Western side of the Druidical Circle. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/18 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 18
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 51 -- Holm Moat |
|
| OS1/20/10/18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
There is a pencil written note concerning the name Holm Moat . It may say:
"See Map 5c [Trace] respecting these Knoll called [Moats] - [very feint] |
| OS1/20/10/19 |
BANK (Site of) |
Bank (site of)
Bank (site of) |
James Sloan
J. Ballintine |
005 |
[Situation] 1 1/8 MIles N. by W. [North by West] of Carsphairn village
The site of an old house which formerly had a farm of land, it is situated on the Eastern side of the Water of Deugh about 40 chains N.[North] East of Bridge-end. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/19 |
BANK MILL (Site of) |
Bank Mill (Site of)
Bank Mill (Site of)
Bank Mill |
J. Ballantine
J. Sloane
Ainslie's Map. |
005 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N.N.W.[North North West] of Carsphairn Village
The site of a mill and house on the farm of Lagwine. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/19 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 19
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
57-- Bank (Site of)
53 -- Bank Mill (Site of) |
|
| OS1/20/10/19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Very feint note re Bank Mill |
| OS1/20/10/20 |
WILLIE'S CAVE |
Willie's Cave
Willie's Cave |
James Sloan
William Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] 7/8 mile N. by W. [North by West] of Carsphairn village
A small hollow or recess in a rock. situated on the Western Margin of the "Water of Deugh" about 10 chains North of Bridge-end. Its extent is such as to allow a man to Sit at ease in it, the origin of its name is from an eccentric character (whose Christian name was William) resorting it. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/20 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 20
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 60 -- Willie's Cave |
|
| OS1/20/10/21 |
GREEN WELL OF SCOTLAND |
Green Well of Scotland
Green Well of Scotland
Green Well of Scotland, or Well of Lagwine |
James Sloane
James Ballantine
Stat.Acct.[Statistical Account] of Kirkcudt.[Kirkcudbright] 1845 |
005 |
[Situation] About 7/8 mile N. by W. [North by West] of Carsphairn village
A Spring well on the farm of Lagwine and situated about 5 chains North of Bridge-end, it was formerly famed for its Medicinal qualities, but in consequence of neglect or carelesness of the people of its locality it is now entirely filled up with all sorts of filth &c. It was in this well where the celebrated Mr Dodd threw his dies for Coining when pursued by the Officers of the Crown. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/21 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 21
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 53 -- Green Well of Scotland |
|
| OS1/20/10/22 |
MIDGIE HA' (Site of) |
Midgie Ha'
Midgie Ha' |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 7/8 Mile N by W.[North by West] of Carsphairn village.
The site of a house on the farm of Lagwine, and situated about 5 chains N.[North] East of Bridge-end. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/22 |
BRIDGE-END |
Bridge-end
Bridge-end |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N by W.[North by West] of Carsphairn village
Three small cottages occupied by agricultural labourers, Situated on the road side leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellinton and close to a bridge, on the West margin of the "Water of Deugh", hence the name. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/22 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 22
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
55 - Midgie Ha' (Site of)
55 - Bridge-end |
|
| OS1/20/10/23 |
WASHING POOL |
Washing Pool
Washing Pool |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation]About 5/8 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Carsphairn village
A pool in the Water of Deugh and situated about 12 chains N.[North]East of the Holm of Daltallochan farm house. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/23 |
HOLM OF DALTALLOCHAN |
Holm of Daltallochan
Holm of Daltallochan
Nether Holme
Holm of Daltallochan
Nether Holm |
James Sloan
James Sloan Junior
Ainslies Map. 1820
Val.[Valuation] Roll. 1819
Val.[Valuation] Roll. Auct.[Auction] |
005 |
[Situation] 5/8 miles N.W. by N.[North West by North] of Carsphairn village.
A farm house and out houses all in good repair, with a farm of about 550 acres of land attached. Occupied by Richard Jamieson the property of the Hon.Col.[Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/23 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page]23
Parish of Carsphairn
- Form 136
Page
55 - Washing Pool
56- Holm of Daltallochan |
|
| OS1/20/10/24 |
LAGWINE CAIRN |
Lagwine Cairn (ancient)
Lagwine Cairn (ancient) |
James Sloan
William Jamison |
005 |
[Situation] 34 Chains N.by W.[North by West] of Carsphairn village
An ancient Cairn or tumulus of about 73 feet in diameter, on the farm of Lagwine and situated about 17 chains West of the road leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellington. Tradition is quite silent regarding it but similar ones has been [since] opened in this and the adjoining parishes, and Stones in the form of coffins containing human bones were turned up. A great part of the Stones are removed from this Cairn, for the purpose of building fences. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/24 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 24
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 59- Lagwine Cairn |
|
| OS1/20/10/25 |
LAGWINE |
Lagwine
Lagwine
Lagwine |
James Sloan
James Sloan Junior
Ainslies Map.1820 |
005 |
About 34 chains N.N.W.[North North West] of Carsphairn
A farm house and out houses in bad repair, with a farm of land attached. The property of the Hon.Col.[Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart. This house it is said was for a short time the residence of Grierson of Lag, during the persecution. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/25 |
BLACKBRAES KNOWE |
Blackbraes Knowe
Blackbraes Knowe |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] 20 chains N.N.W.[North North West] of Carsphairn village
A small knoll or ridge on the farm of Lagwine, its surface consists of heathy pasture. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/25 |
SCAR KNOWE |
Scar Knowe |
Plan 9A |
005 |
[Situation] A little better than 1 mile E by S. [East by South] of Carsphairn Village.
For Description see Name List for plan 9A |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/25 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 25
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 56 - Lagwine
62 - Blackbraes Knowe
[Note] "Lagwine appears to be from the
Gaelic words Lag. uaine i.e.
the green pit or hollow
Its relation or affinity to the modern name Green Well
in page 21 is easily discerned |
|
| OS1/20/10/26 |
LONG POOL |
Long Pool
Long Pool |
James Sloan
James Sloan Junior |
005 |
[Situation] 30 chains W [West] of Carsphairn village
A pool in the Water of Deugh and situated a short distance above the junction of Carsphairn Lane with the Deugh. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/26 |
PREACHING KNOWE |
Preaching Knowe
Preaching Knowe |
James Sloan
Kirkpatrick Gracie |
005 |
[Situation] At the N.W. [North West] end of Carsphairn Village
A Small arable Knoll or eminence, Situated a short distance West of Carsphairn village, The origin of its name is from Sermons having been preached here. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/26 |
SALUTATION INN [Carsphairn] |
Salutation Inn
Salutation Inn |
James Dempester
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] In the Village of Carsphairn
A neat and well Constructed Cottage occupied as an Inn in the village of Carsphairn. The property is in the occupation of James Dempester. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/26 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page]26
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
56- Long Pool
60 - Preaching Knowe
58 - Salutation Inn |
|
| OS1/20/10/27 |
CARSPHAIRN |
Carsphairn
Carsphairn
Carsphairn
Carsphairn
Carsphairn |
James Bannantyne
James Sloan
Ainslies Map 1820
Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account] of Kirkt. [Kirkcudbright] 1846
Post Office Stamp 1849 |
005 |
[Situation] 22 chains West of Liggat.
A Small Village on the road leading from New Galloway to Ayr and about 12 miles from the former its houses are one story high slated and in good repair, principally inhabited by Agricultural Labourers with a few Mechanics. It has the Ph.[Parish] Church & School, 2 Inns 5 Small Shops, and a post office, population about 100. formerly a coach ran through village from Ayr to Dumfries, but is now discontinued. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/27 |
CROSS KEYS INN [Carsphairn] |
Cross Keys Inn
Cross Keys Inn |
James Dempester
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] In the Village of Carsphairn
A Small house occupied as an Inn or public house. One story high slated & in good repair. Occupied by Mrs McCrae. The property of Col. [Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/27 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 27
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
61- Carsphairn
58 - Cross Key Inn |
|
| OS1/20/10/28 |
GREY STONE |
Grey Stone
Grey Stone |
Robert Hastings
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] On the N.[North] Side of Carsphairn Village
A large stone in one of the gardens belonging to the village, it is about 100 feet in solidity and was formerly much larger, It is fabulously reported by the people here, that the Devil had thrown it from Cairnsmore for the intention of demolishing the church but it seems he had failed in his attempt as the Stone fell about 5 chains short of the church.- |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/28 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 28
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 61 -- Grey Stone |
|
| OS1/20/10/29 |
CHURCH |
Church
Church |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] On the S.[South] side of Carsphairn village
A Small but neat edifice built in 1815, and was repaired at a considerable expense in 1827. it is Sufficient to accommodate with sittings about 400. the average number of communicants is about 200. The Minister is the Rev.[Reverend] David Welsh whose stipend amounts to between £200 & £300 with Manse, and a Glebe containing about 13 Acres of poor arable land. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/29 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 20
Parish of Carsphairn |
|
| OS1/20/10/30 |
SCHOOL [Carsphairn] |
School (Parish)
School (Parish) |
James Sloan
James Ballantine |
005 |
[Situation] In the South Side of the village of Carsphairn near the parish church
A School house one storey high Slated & in good repair occupied as a parish School. The branches taught are Greek, Latin, French, Arithmetic, Writing, &c. The Schoolmaster's Salary is £34.4.4½ And about £14 paid by School fees. The average number of attendance is about 50 Scholars. The Schoolmaster is Mr James Sloane |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/30 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 30
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 |
|
| OS1/20/10/31 |
BRAIDEN'S KNOWE |
Braidens Knowe
Braidens Knowe |
James Sloan
James Sloan |
005 |
[Situation] On the S.W [South West] side of Carsphairn Village.
A Small Knoll or eminence Situated on the Eastern bank of the "Water of Deugh" and about 10 chains S.[South] West of the Village, |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/31 |
GREENHEAD STRAND |
Greenhead Strand
Greenhead Strand |
James Dempester
James Sloane |
005 |
[Situation] Running in a S.S.[South South] Easterly direction from Lagwin to the Village of Carsphairn
A Small Stream rising on the farm of Lagwine & running in an easterly direction to its influx with the Water of Deugh. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/31 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 31
Parish of Carsphairn
Form and page numbers not visible |
|
| OS1/20/10/32 |
CRAIG OF KNOCHGRAY |
Knockgray Craig
Knockgray Craig
Craig of Knockgray
Craig of Knockgray |
James Sloan Junr.[Junior]
James Sloan Senr.[Senior]
Ainslie's Map
J. Ballantine |
005 |
[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.N.E [North North East] of Carsphairn village
A tolerable Sized hill on the farm of Knockgray, its Surface consists of rocky pasture, On its summit is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Craig Jnt[Junction]" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/32 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 32
Parish of Carsphairn
[Form 136]-- Page 54 - Craig of Knockgray |
|
| OS1/20/10/33 |
WHINNY RIG PLANTATION |
Whinny Rig Plantation
Whinny Rig Plantation |
James Sloan
Samuel McNae |
005 |
[Situation] 45 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Carsphairn village
A small plantation on the farm of KnocKgray, and Situated on a Small knoll which was once covered with whins, from which probably it took the name. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/33 |
LIGGAT |
Liggat
Liggat |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] 22 chains E. [East] of Carsphairn village
Five cothouses thatched and in middling repair, on the farm of of KnocKgray, and situated on the road leading from New Galloway to Carsphairn. Its name originated from a Toll Bar having been at One time here. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/33 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 33
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
63 - Whinny Rig Plantation
64 - Liggat |
|
| OS1/20/10/34 |
DEERS DEN |
Deer's Den
Deer's Den |
James Sloan
Samuel McNae |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 mile E [East] of Carsphairn
A Small portion of rocky ground on the farm of Knockgray and Situated a short distance S. [South] East from the farm house, it is said to have taken its name from Deer resorting it, |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/34 |
STANDING STONE RIG |
Standing Stone Rig
Standing Stone Rig |
James Sloan
William McCrae |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles E. by S. [East by South] of Carsphairn village
A small Knoll on the farm of Knockgray, On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Low Park or Hill" This eminence took its name from a Stone which at one time Stood on it. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/34 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 34
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
65- Deer's Den
64- Standing Stone Rig |
|
| OS1/20/10/35 |
KNOCKGRAY |
Knockgray
Knockgray
Knockgray |
James Sloan
Samuel McNae
Ainslie's Map |
005 |
Situation] About 1 Mile E by N. [East by North] of Carsphairn Village
A farm house and out houses in good repair, with a large farm of land attached, Occupied by J. Wallace Esqr. and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Kennedy Clark. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/35 |
KNOCKGRAY BURN |
Knockgray Burn
Knockgray Burn |
James Sloan
Samuel McNae |
005 |
[Situation] Running Southerly & passing Knockgray farm house
A Small stream having its rise on the farm of Knockgray, and running in a S. [South] Westerly direction passing Knockgray farm house (hence the name) to its conflux with the Water of Deugh. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/35 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 35
Parish of Carsphain
Form 136
Page
63 - Knockgray
65 - Knockgray Burn |
|
| OS1/20/10/36 |
QUANTAN'S HILL |
Quantan's Hill
Quantan's Hill |
James Sloan
Samuel McNae |
005 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 miles N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Carsphairn village
A Small Eminence on the farm of Knockgray, the Surface of which is heathy pasture, On its Summmit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Quontons Hill". |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/36 |
DALBONNITON POOL |
Dalbonniton Pool
Dalbonniton Pool |
Andrew McCormick
Hugh McCulloch |
005 |
[Situation] About 3/4 miles E by S. [East by South] of the village of Carsphairn
See Description. Name List Plan 9 A. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/36 |
KELLS & CARSPHAIRN TRUST |
Kells & Carsphairn Trust |
List of Turn Pike Trusts |
005 |
[Situation] Leading eastward from the village of Carsphairn
This Trust extends, from Bennan T.P.[Turn Pike] by New Galloway & Carsphairn to the march of Ayrshire near Loch Doon & from Carsphairn by Smeaton Bridge and Cairoch to the march of Dumfries. - |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/36 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 36
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 - Page 66 - Quantan's Hill
[Note] -" See Remarks on this name [Quantans Hill]
In Name List (for Plans 5 D)
Page 4 |
|
| OS1/20/10/36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Feint note in pencil |
| OS1/20/10/37 |
BROCKLOCH |
Brockloch
Brockloch |
Samuel Bennett n. s. Brockloch Via, Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s Carsphairn Village Parish Schoolmaster |
005 |
A farm house two Stories high Slated and in Good Repair with out offices all chiefly in good Repair, Attached is a farm of 700 acres of land of which 34 acres are fit for Cultivation occupied by Samuel Benett the property of Colonel Cathcart Craigengillin |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/37 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 37
List of Names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst. [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object Brockloch - A house & out offices
[Signed] Richard Ryan c/a [civilian assistant]
22nd. Octr. [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/38 |
KIDS ISLE |
Kids Isle
Kids Isle |
Samuel Bennett
James Sloane Carsphairn Parish Schoolmaster |
005 |
A Small Island portion of land on the farm of BrocKloch the the Soil of which rough pasture And Situated along the verge of "Carsphairn Lane" by which it is nearly Surrounded with its water |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/38 |
GREEN BURN |
Green Burn
Green Burn |
|
005 |
A Small Stream taking its rise on the farm of Woodhead And running in An Easterly direction until its influx with "Carsphairn Lane" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/38 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 38
List of Names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Kid's Isle - An Island
Green Burn - A Stream
[Signed] Richard Ry [Ryan]
22nd Oct [October] [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/39 |
BROCKLOCH MOAT |
Brockloch Moat |
n-s Samuel Bennett Brockloch (via) Carsphairn
n-s James Sloane Parish School Master Carsphairn Village |
005 |
A Small Knoll or eminence on the farm of "BrocKloch," hence the name. It is Situated west of BrocKloch farm house, the soil of which arable land. This object has never been of any antiquity. *It is altogether Natural - many Knolls are here Called "Moats". It got its name from its being the Most Conspicuous object of the Sort on the farm |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/39 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 39
List of names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object Brockloch Moat - A Knoll
[Signed] Richard Ryan c/a [Civillian Assistant]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/40 |
CARSPHAIRN LANE |
Carsphairn Lane
Carsphairn Lane |
n & s Samuel Bennett BrocKloch (via) Carsphairn
n & s James Sloane, Carsphairn Village Schoolmaster |
005 |
A Considerable Stream or Burn being the continuation of Lamford And Meadowhead Burns And running in a Southerly direction and bounding respectively the farms of Garryhorn & Woodhead. The farms of BrocKloch And Holme of Dattallochan And in its course is joined by Many tributary Streams until its influx into the Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/40 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 40
List of Names collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Carsphairn Lane - A Stream
[Signed] Richard Ryan
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/41 |
CAIRN OF DALTALLOCHAN |
Cairn of Daltallochan
Cairn of Daltallochan |
n-s Samuel Bennett Brockloch via Carsphairn
n-s James Sloane Carsphairn Village |
005 |
An ancient Cairn or tumulus on the farm of Holme of Daltallochan Situated a Short distance West of the Public road leading form Carsphairn to Dalmellington. It is of an Irregular Shape, its form being rather defaced by the carting away part of the Stones of which it was Composed. On its center is a Sheep Pen. History and even tradition are Silent as to the date or reason of its erection but Similar tumuli have been opened in the adjoining parish of Minnigaff And graves thereby exposed in which human bones has been found |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/41 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 41
List of Names Collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst [Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Cairn of Daltallochan - [A Cairn or Tumulus]
[Signed] Richard Ryan C/A [Civil Assistant]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/42 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 42
[Blank page] |
|
| OS1/20/10/43 |
HOLM HILL |
Holm Hill
Holm Hill |
Samuel Bennett n-s BrocKloch via Carsphairn
n-s James Sloane Carsphairn Village Parish School Master |
005 |
A Small hill the Surface of which Rocky heathy pasture on the farm of the "Holme of Daltallochan" And on its Summit is a Trignl [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Holme Hill" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/43 |
KNOCKCUNNOCH KNOWE |
Knockcunnoch Knowe
Knockcunnoch Knowe |
Samuel Bennett n-s Brockloch via Carsphairn
n-s James Sloane Carsphairn Village Parish School Master |
005 |
A Small Knoll or eminence on the farm of the Holme of Daltallochan Situated on the line of road leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellington |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/43 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 43
List of Names Collected by Richard Ryan Civil Asst [assistant]1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 1
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Holm Hill - A hill
Knockcunnock Knowe - An eminence
[Signed] Richard Ryan
22 Oct [October]1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/44 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 44
[Blank page] |
|
| OS1/20/10/45 |
WATER OF DEUGH |
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh |
J Sloane ns schoolmaster Carsphairn
William McCrae Carsphairn |
005 |
A Considerable Stream having its Source on the northern Confines of Kirkcudbrightshire flowing Southerly through a bare hilly country past Carsphairn Church And village., Old Bridge of Deugh and Dundeugh Castle, in ruins, in its Course. it receives many independent Streams and Small rills and eventually empties itself into Water of Ken a short distance S E [South East] of Strangasset Toll-Bar. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/45 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page 45]
List of Names collected by William Rewan Ca [civil assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object - Water of Deugh - A Stream
[Signed] William Rewan c/a [civilian assistant]
29th Oct [October] 49 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/46 |
BONLOCH BURN |
Bonloch Burn
Bonloch Burn |
James Sloane n. s. School Master Carsphairn
n. William McCrae Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Stream gathering on the farm of "Knockgray" flowing in a Westerly direction to its influx into "Water of Deugh" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/46 |
DISGEE STRAND |
Disgee Strand
Disgee Strand |
James Sloane, ns School Master Carsphairn
ns William McCrae Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Stream gathering on the western end of and running through the "Nick of Disgee" (hence the name) to its influx into "Polsow Burn" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/46 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 46
Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civil Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 2
Object
Bonloch Burn - A Stream
Disgee Strand - A Stream
[Signed] William Rewan ca [civilian assistant]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/47 |
WILLIEANNA |
Willieanna
Willieanna |
James Sloane ns Schoolmaster Carsphairn
William McCrae n. Carsphairn |
005 |
A tolerably Sized hill on the farms of KnocKgray And Bank quondam it is of a Circular form its Surface is Rocky pasture |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/47 |
BINLOCH STRAND |
Binloch Strand |
James Sloane n.s. Schoolmaster Carsphairn
William McCrae n. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Stream gathering near the N [North] Eastern base of "Willianna" And flowing in a Southern direction past "Binloch" (in ruins) (hence the name) to its influx into "Binloch Burn" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/47 |
BINLOCH (IN RUINS) |
Binloch (in ruins) |
James Sloane n.s. Schoolmaster Carsphairn
William McCrae n. Carsphairn |
005 |
The ruins of a Shepherd's house on the farm of "KnocKgray". As to the origin of its name nothing is known in the locality. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/47 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 47
Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Willieanna - A Hill
Binloch Strand - A Stream
Binloch - Ruins
[Signed] William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/48 |
DUNOOL |
Dunool
Dunool |
James Sloane n.s. School Master Carsphairn
William McCrae n |
005 |
A Considerable Hill on the farms of KnocKgray and Bank (quondam) the Surface of which is Rocky pasture it is of a Conical form on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigomometrical] Station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Dinill |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/48 |
NECK OF DISGEE |
Neck of Disgee
Neck of Disgee |
James Sloane n.s. School Master Carsphairn
William McCrae n |
005 |
This name applies to a long narrow neck or hollow formed by Dunool and Willieanna and thro' [through] which flows "Disgee Strand". |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/48 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 48
Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant]1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object - Dunool Hill - A Hill
Neck of Disgee - A Hollow
[Signed] William Rewan ca [Civilian Assistant]
22 Oct [October] [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/49 |
GARRYHORN |
Garryhorn
Garryhorn |
William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Farm house in good repair without offices and a farm of land of [ ? ] acres attached the property of Colonel Cathcart occupied by William Somerville. About 30 chains S.E. [South East] of this house on a small eminence having no name is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by the Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "MossparK" |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/49 |
GARRYHORN RIG |
Garryhorn Rig
Garryhorn Rig |
William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A low hill of a ridge like form in the farm of Garryhorn the Surface of which is rocky heathy pasture on it is a Trigl.◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig [Trigonometrical] party Garrow Rig |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/49 |
GARRYHORN BURN |
Garryhorn Burn
Garryhorn Burn |
William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn
James Sloane n.s Garryhorn |
005 |
A considerable burn taking its rise on [Lumps of Garryhorn] and flowing in an Easterly direction to its influx with the Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/49 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 49
Names Collected by David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C
Object -
Garryhorn - House
Garryhorn Rig - A Hill
Garryhorn Burn - A Burn
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners]
25th Oct [October] /49 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/50 |
WOODHEAD LEAD MINES |
Woodhead Lead Mines |
Charles Wilson Woodhead Lead Mine
James Weir Woodhead Lead Mine |
005 |
A Small village on the Estate of Colonel Cathcart, the greater part of the houses are in good repair and all of them are one Storey high, it is wholly occupied by Miners employed at the lead mines. The mines are in the midst of the village they formerly afforded a good Supply of lead but for the last few years they have only yielded from 3 to 4000 tons yearly whereas as in former years they have been known to yield 20000 in a year. The Sole proprietor is the Hon [Honourable] Colonel Cathcart who shows a great interest in the works, the Machines for washing and crushing the lead are on the most improved principles. Silver was formerly extracted from the lead but owing to the small quantity of lead got it was discontinued. There is a library of Some hundred books belonging to the miners Supported by contributions And an occasional grant from Colonel Cathcart. A schoolhouse for the education of the miners children is also Supported by Colonel Cathcart the Salary for the Master is £100 Mistress £28 yearly with a farmhouse and garden the average [number] of attendance is about 40 & branches taught are reading writing & arithmetic. The population is about 330 & the number employed at the mine is about 150 men and boys. the Mines were first commenced in the year 1838 |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/50 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 50
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 3
Parish Carsphairn
Object - Woodhead Lead Mines - Village
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners]
25th Oct [October] 1849 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/51 |
STANDING STONE KNOWE |
Standing Stone Knowe |
William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Knoll or eminence on the Farm of Garryhorn the Surface of which is rocky heathy pasture On its Summit is a Small upright two feet high Stone hence the name |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/51 |
CARSPHAIRN LANE |
Carsphairn Lane |
Walter Jamieson n Holm
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
For description See Trace 1 |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/51 |
HOLM MOAT |
Holm Moat |
Walter Jamieson n Holm
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Knoll on the Farm of Holm. It is a natural formation and does not Seem to have been a place of defence |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/51 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 51
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C
Parish Carsphairn
Object -
Standing Stone Knowe - A Knoll
Carsphairn Lane - A Burn
Holm Moat- A Knoll
[Signed] David mason Pte RSM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
25th October 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/52 |
DRUIDICAL CIRCLE |
Druidical Circle |
Walter Jamieson n Holm
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A circle of Stones on the Farm of the Holm it has every appearance of having been a Druidical circle and Some of the most intelligent people in the Neighbourhood gives it the above name |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/52 |
FERGIES POOL |
Fergies Pool |
Walter Jamieson Holm
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small but very deep pool in Carsphairn Lane it is situate about 25 chains SW [South West] of the Holm Farm House. Note - This name is probably derived from some person named Fergus or Fergusson, both of which are often pronounced Fergie in Galloway. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/52 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 52
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 3
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Druidical Circle - Circle of stones
Fergies Pool - A Pool
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
25th October 1849 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/53 |
BANK MILL (SITE OF) |
Bank Mill (Site of) |
James Sloane SM [Schoolmaster]Carsphairn
James Ballantine Carsphairn |
005 |
The Site of House and Mill on the farm of Lagwine |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/53 |
GREEN WELL OF SCOTLAND |
Green Well of Scotland |
James Sloane SM [Schoolmaster] Carsphairn
James Ballantine Carsphairn |
005 |
A Spring well on the Farm of Lagwine Situated about 5 Chains above the Bridge over the Deugh. It formerly was famed for its Medicinal qualities but owing to the carelesness of the people in the neighbourhood all Sorts of filth has been thrown into it. It was into this well that Mr Dodds threw his dies for coining when pursued by the officers of the crown. A great many tales is told by the country people about large quantities of gold being in the bottom |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/53 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 53
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object -
Bank Mill - House (Site of)
Green Well of Scotland - Well |
|
| OS1/20/10/54 |
KNOCKGRAY CRAG |
Knockgray Craig |
James Sloane Jun [Junior] ns Carsphairn
James Sloane Sen [Senior] Carsphairn |
005 |
A Middling Sized hill on the Farm of Knockgray and Estates of Colonels Cathcart & Clark. The Surface is rocky pasture On it is a Trig. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Craig Inte. [Intermediate] The N [North] Side of the hill is very Steep and Rocky |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/54 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 54
List of names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish of Carsphairn
Object
Knockgray Craig - A Hill
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/55 |
WASHING POOL |
Washing Pool |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A pool in the Water of Deugh opposite the Farm of Dultullochan |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/55 |
BRIDGE-END |
Bridge-end |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
Three Small cottages Situate on the road leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellington & about 1 mile from the former they are occupied by cottars |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/55 |
MIDGIE HA' |
Midgie Ha' House (Site of) |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
The Site of a house on the farm of Lagwine |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/55 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 55
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish of Carsphairn
Object
Washing Pool - A Pool
Bridge-end - Houses
Midgie Ha' - A House (Site of)
[Signed] David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd Oct. [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/56 |
LAGWINE |
Lagwine |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Farm house in bad repair with out offices & a farm of land attached the property of Colonel Cathcart it formerly bore the name of the bank that it was the residence for a short time of Lag the persecutor hence the name occupied by cottars |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/56 |
HOLM OF DALTALLOCHAN |
Holm of Daltallochan |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn James Sloane junior ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Farm house in good repair with out offices & a farm of land of about 550 acres the property of Colonel Cathcart occupied by Richard Jamieson |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/56 |
LONG POOL |
Long Pool |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A pool on the water of Deugh at a little above the junction of Carsphairn Lane with the Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/56 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 56
List of names collected by David Mason Pte [private] RSM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Paris of Carsphairn
Object
Lagwine - A House
Holm of Daltallochan - A House
Long Pool - A Pool
[Signed] David Mason Pte [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd Oct [October] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/57 |
BANK |
Bank |
James Sloane N.S Schoolmaster Carsphairn
J Ballantine N.S Post Master Carsphairn |
005 |
The site of a farm house on the Southern Side of the Water of Deugh and about 40 chains N.E. [North East] of Bridge End, there are still a few loose Stones to mark the Situation of the farm House |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/57 |
OLD CORN MILL |
Old Corn Kiln |
James Sloane N.S Schoolmaster Carsphairn
J Ballantine N.S Post Master Carsphairn |
005 |
The Remains of an old Corn Kiln, Situate immediately North of the Site of Bank farm house. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/57 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 57
List of Names collected by Robert Quin 2nd Corporal RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] final examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Bank - Site of Bank Farm House
Old Corn Kiln - Remains of kiln
[Signed] Robert Quin 2nd Corpl. [corporal] RS & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] |
|
| OS1/20/10/58 |
SALUTATION INN |
Salutation Inn |
James Dempester n.s. Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A neat and commodius house used as an Inn Situated in the Village of Carsphairn it is one Storey high Slated and in good repair proprietor And occupier James Dempester |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/58 |
CROSS KEYS INN |
Cross Keys Inn |
James Dempester n.s. Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small house used as an Inn Situated in the village of Carsphairn it is one Storey high thatched and in good repair proprietor Colonel Cathcart Craigengillan occupied by Mrs. McRea |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/58 |
GREENHEAD STRAND |
Greenhead Strand |
James Dempester n.s. Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
003 |
A Small burn taking its rise on the farm of Lagwine and flowing in an easterly direction to its influx with the Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/58 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 58
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object -
Salutation Inn - A House
Cross Keys Inn - A House
Greenhead Strand - [A Burn]
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd October 49 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/59 |
LAGWINE CAIRN (ANCIENT) |
Lagwine Cairn |
J Sloane Schoolmaster n s Carsphairn
Walter Jamieson Holm via Carsphairn |
005 |
An ancient circular Cairn or tumulus of about 73 feet in diameter. It is situated on the farm of "Lagwine"a short distance N.E. [North East] from the farm house. Tradition is silent as to the origin of its erection but Similar tumuli in the adjoining parishes having been opened graves were thereby exposed in which human bones were found. The stones of the greater part of this Cairn have been carted away for the purpose of building Stone fences |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/59 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 59
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Lagwine Cairn - A Tumulus
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
20th Oct [October] 49 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/60 |
WILLIE'S CAVE |
Willie's Cave |
James Sloane Schoolmaster n.s. Carsphairn
William Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small hollow or recess in a rock on the northern margin of "Water of Deugh" about 480 feet N. [North] of "Bridge-end" Its extent is Such as to allow a man to sit at ease in it. It derived its name from An eccentric character (whose chrisitian name was William) resorting to it |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/60 |
PREACHING KNOWE |
Preaching Knowe |
James Sloane Schoolmaster n.s. Carsphairn Kirkpatrick Gracie n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Arable knoll Situated at the N.W. [North West] extremity of Carsphairn Village. It derived its name from sermons having been occasionally preached here. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/60 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 60
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M Private [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Willie's Cave - A recess
Preaching Knowe - A Knoll
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
26th Oct [October] [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/61 |
CARSPHAIRN |
Carsphairn Village |
James Bannatyne n. Carsphairn
James Sloane n.s. Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Village on the road leading from New Galloway to Ayr & about 12 Miles from the former, the houses are all one Storey high Slated and in good repair. There is two Inns in the Village also 5 Small retail Shops & 5 or 6 mechanics There is also a Sub Post Office and a parish School, the greater portion of the village is chiefly Supported by agriculture There was formerly two Coaches running through the village but they have been discontinued for Some time back The population is about 100 The Branches taught in the School are Greek French Latin & arithmetic Schoolmasters Salary £34.4.4 & about £14 Fees average number of attendance about 50 |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/61 |
GREY STONE |
Grey Stone |
Robert Hastings ns Carsphairn
James Sloane Carsphairn |
005 |
A Large Stone in one of the gardens belonging to the Village, the country people State that this Stone was thrown from Cainsmore by the Devil with the intention of knocking down Carsphairn Church but it fell Short by about 5 Chains from the Church, there is about 100 Cubic feet of Stone in it but it formerly was much larger |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/61 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 61
List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Carsphairn - Village
Grey Stone - Stone
[Signed] David Mason
22 Oct [October] 49 [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/62 |
CHURCH |
Church |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane Senior ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small and neat building used as a parish Church. there is Sittings for about 400 it was built in the year 1815 & was repaired in the year 1837 The number of communicants is about 200 The Stipend is £30 with a Glebe of about 13 acres & manse The present Minister is the Revd [Reverend] David Welsh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/62 |
BRAIDEN'S KNOWE |
Braiden's Knowe |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Knoll or ridge on the bank of the Deugh and about 10 chains to the west of the Village |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/62 |
BLACKBRAES KNOWE |
Blackbraes Knowe |
James Sloane ns Carsphairn
James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Knoll or ridge on the right of the road leading from Carsphairn to Dalmellington And about twenty Chains from the former |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/62 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 62
List of names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Church - A House
Braiden's Knowe - A Knoll
Blackbraes Knowe - A Knoll
[Signed] David Mason [Private]
22nd Oct [October] [1849] |
|
| OS1/20/10/63 |
KNOCKGRAY |
Knockgray
Knockgray |
James Sloane ns School Master Carsphairn
James McRae n Brockloch via Carsphairn |
005 |
A farm house & offices in Good repair with a large farm of land Attached a considerable portion of which is Rocky Heathy pasture it is the property of Col [Colonel] Kennedy Clarke and occupied by J Wallace Esqr. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/63 |
WHINNY RiG PLANTATION |
Whinny Rig Plantation |
|
005 |
A small plantation on the farm of Knockgray It took its name from the Small Knoll, it is planted on. being Covered at one time with Whins. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/63 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 63
List of names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 5
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Knockgray House - A House
Whinny Rig Plantation - A Plantation
[Signed] William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant]
2nd Nov [November] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/64 |
LUGGAT |
Luggat |
James Sloane Schoolmaster ns Carsphairn
William McCrae n Carsphairn |
005 |
Five cothouses thatched And in middling repair, on the Farm of KnocKgray, Situated a Short distance SE [South East] of Carsphairn Village on either Side of the road leading from N [North] Galloway to Ayr. They derive their name from a Toll-Bar having been at one time here |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/64 |
STANDING STONES RIG |
Standing Stones Rig |
|
005 |
A small Knoll on the farm of KnocKgray on which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] called by the Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Low parK or Hill". It taKes its name from a Stone at one time having Stood on its Summit. |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/64 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 64
List of names collected by William Rewan c/a [civilian assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 5
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Luggat Houses - Houses
Standing Stones Rig - a Knoll
[Signed] William Rewan c/a [civilian assistant]
2nd Novr [November] 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/65 |
KNOCKGRAY BURN |
Knockgray Burn
Knockgray Burn |
James Sloane N.S. School Master Carsphairn
Samuel Mcnae N. Brockloch via Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Stream which rises in the farm of Knockgray on the S.W. [South West] Side of Quantan's Hill it flows in a Westerly Direction Passing by the farm house of KnocKgray from which it takes its name and empties itself into Water of Deugh |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/65 |
DEER'S DEN |
Deer's Den
Deer's Den |
James Sloane N.S. School Master Carsphairn
Samuel Mcnae N. Brockloch via Carsphairn |
003 |
A Small portion of rocky Ground On Knockgray farm a Short distance S.W. [South West] from the farm house it is Said to have taken its name from Deer Resorting it at one time |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/65 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 65
List of names collected by William Rewan CA [Civil Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 5
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Knockgray Burn - A Stream
Deers Den - Rocky Grounds
[Signed] William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant]
Novr. [November] 2nd. 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/66 |
KNOCKGRAY CRAIG |
Knockgray Craig
Knockgray Criag |
James Sloane Senr [Senior] n.s.
Carsphairn
Samuel Mcnae n. Brockloch via Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small hill on the farms Bank and KnocKgray it takes its name from the latter the Surface is Rocky pasture On its Summit it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Craig Interme [Intermediate] |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/66 |
QUANTAN'S HILL |
Quantan's Hill
Quantan's Hill |
James Sloane Jr [Junior] n.s. School Master Carsphairn
Samuel Mcnae n. Brockloch via Carsphairn |
005 |
A Small Eminence on KnocKgray farm the Surface of which is Heathy pasture On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Quantons hill |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/66 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 66
List of names collected by William Rewan CA [Civil Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 5
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Knockgray Craig - A Hill
Quantan's Hill - An Eminence
[Signed] William Rewan
Novr. [November] 2nd. 1849 |
|
| OS1/20/10/67 |
SCHOOL (PARISH) |
School Parish |
James Sloane n.s Carsphairn
James Ballantine n.s |
003 |
A house one Storey high Slated And in good repair used as a Parish School Situated in the village of Carsphairn The branches taught are Greek, French Latin, Reading Writing And Arithmetic The Schoolmasters Salary is £34.4.4½ and about £14 fees average number of attendance is about 50 Schoolmasters name is James Sloane |
|
|
| OS1/20/10/67 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 67
List of Names Collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
School (Parish) - House
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd October /49 [1849]
[Signed] W. Driscoll Gosset Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
July 31 1850 |
|
| OS1/20/10/68 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 68
[Volume] 10
OS1/20/10
Kirkcudbrightshire
Plan 5C
[Stamped] Ordnance Survey M.S. Store Southampton 2 Nov 92 [1892]
Names of Parishes -- Pages
Carsphairn -- 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
