OS1/20/15/39

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 15
  5. OS1/20/15/39
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Dirclaugh Howe Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A hollow on the farm of Castlemaddy, Situated between "Castle-maddy Gairy" & "Goat Craigs". As to the origin of the name nothing is known in the locality.
Loch Head Gairy Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A precipice on the west side of "Carlin's Cairn" consisting of shingly stones and tumbling rocks. It derives its name from its being on Lochead farm.

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C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner

Robert Miller c/a
15th. Octr. [October] 1849

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Carsphairn Parish, Kells Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Minnigaff Parish

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