OS1/20/136/38

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 136
  5. OS1/20/136/38
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CAIRN [ SE of Dungarry Camp] Cairn
Cairn		 Dr. Trotter
William Thompson		 045 [Situation] About 1/2 mile E by S. [East by South] of Dungarry Camp.
This object has the appearance of a small level circle which at one time in all probability has been filled with stones which are now removed the outer circle is a little raised which merely marks out its circumference. -

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[page] 38
Parish of Rerwick
Form 136
Page 113 - Cairn
Dr. Trotter of Auchencairn is considered a tolerable good antiquarian & from him I have got a good deal of information respecting this and other Antiquities (sig.d) [signed] A Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]

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VickiColeman

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Buittle Parish, Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Rerrick Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 45 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 45