OS1/20/112/9
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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REDWEIL | Redweel Redweel |
Mr. Train William Lidderdale Esq. |
039 | [Situation] 3/8 mile WNW. [West North West] of the village of Rhonehouse. A pool in the river Dee a little South of Threave Bridge, contains large quantities of salmon. Weil means a whirlpool or Eddy although this is not one. |
BLACK BRIDGE BURN | Black Bridge Burn Black Bridge Burn Black Bridge Burn |
John Johnston James Gordon Ainslies Map revd [revised] 1820 |
039 | A Considerable Stream or burn taking its rise in [Glentoe] Loch & running in an easterly direction to the River Dee into which it runs at the west side of Threave Island |
BARNBOARD BRIDGE | Barnboard Bridge Barnboard Bridge |
Robert McKennel Robert Ireland |
039 | A Stone bridge one arch over Black Bridge Burn on the road from Kirkcudbright to Crossmichael. It is Situate near Barnboard farm house hence the name. |
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Parish of Balmaghie -- [page] 9Form 136
Page [46] - Redweil
Black Bridge Burn
Barnboard Bridge
[Note after Redweil] Weil - An eddy
Wele - A whirpool
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