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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Stub Slap J Campbell n & s Meikle Richorn
Peter Porter n & s Woodhouse
A middling Size Cot house thatched and in bad repair on the farm of Meikle Richorn It has taken the name from a field in which it is situated
Shannon Creek J Campbell n & s Meikle Richorn
Peter Porter n & s Woodhouse
A small Stream having it rise in Richorn Wood and on the farm of
and flowing in a Southerly direction passing under Barnbarroch Bridge and across the old Road which lead from Dalbeattie to the Scar Village. from here to its influx into the Water of Urr it is Known by the above name - being that part of it which the Tides effect. The upper part of the Burn is not Known by any name.

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List of Names collected by John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
No. of Plan Trace
46 A - 5
Parish: Urr
Object: A house [Stub Slap]; A Stream [Shannon Creek]
[signed] John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] July ---

Transcriber's notes

Description of Shannon Creek: there is a large space after 'on the farm of'
Full date of Signature cannot be seen, due to fold at spine.

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