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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINSRIDDLE | Mainsriddle Village of Mains |
George Crosby James McGill Ainslies Map 1820 |
047 | A small but neat built village [or] hamlet situated at the S. [South] eastern extremity of the parish of Colvend on the line of road that leads from Dumfries by Kirkbean to Dalbeattie and about 15 miles from the form[er] its houses are from one to 2 stories [in] height partly slated and partly [--] and in good repair. In it is a Fr[ee] Church a United Presbyterian Chu[rch] and an Inn or public house. Popula[tion] about 30 consisting chiefly of agricul[--] with a few mechanics. This village [is] named in honour of Sir James Riddle who was proprietor prior to Mark Stewart Esqr. of Southwick House |
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22 Parish of ColvendForm 136 Page
67 Mainsriddle situation - At the Eastern extremity of the parish of Colvend and about 1/8 miles E By S. [East by South] of Southwick House
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