OS1/20/136/77

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 136
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Hanging Craig Robert Strachan Gelston Lodge, Castle Douglas.
William Baird White Hill Castle Douglas		 A large projecting Rock on the North Side of Screel hill hence its name -
Potterland Burn Alexander Livingston Potterland Auchencairn
Robert Coskry Miller of Potterland Auchencairn		 A considerable Stream or Burn gathering in the farm of white hill and Ingleston Moor - and runs in an Easterly direction passing through White Hill farm - through Which it is called White Hill Burn it then runs through Potterland farm from which this portion derives its name - turns Potterland Mill and empties itself into Potterland Lane a little below the Mill

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Plan 45 D
List of Names collected by John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Trace 2
Parish: Kelton
Object: Hanging Craig - Rock; Potterland Burn - Stream
[signed] John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant]
Decr. [December] 13th 1848

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Buittle Parish, Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Rerrick Parish

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