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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LANCEFIELD Lancefield
Lancefield
Lancefield
Adam Raknine Kirkcudbright
James Beck Kirkcudbright
This name is written on a gate on the property
050 This name applies to a small plot of ground and a few houses, which are situate on the East side of the road leading to Tongland and Castledouglas, this was formerly a Tannery it is now the property of Mr Rankine of Kirkcudbright
SHELLING HILL Shelling Hill
Shelling Hill
James Beck Kirkcudbright
Edward McCartnery Kirkcudbright
James McKeachie Kirkcudbright
050 A small eminence near the Corn Mill of Kirkcudbright where in former times they brought the Corn from the Mill to be winnowed, a process here called Shelling
BARBARA'S WELL Barbara's Well
Barbara's Well
James Beck Kirkcudbright
Edward McCartney Kirkcudbright
050 A spring well so called from a woman who lived a long time near this well it is situate on the side of a stream and springs from a rock

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[Page] 229
List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] Alexander Dean 2nd Examiner
Sheet No 1 Kirkcudbright
Objects
Lancefield Trace 4 Houses & Gardens Kirkcudbright
Shelling Hill Trace 4 Eminence Kirkcudbright
Barbara's Well Trace 4 Well Kirkcudbright
[Signed] A Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]

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