OS1/20/151/229
| 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] 229List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] Alexander Dean 2nd Examiner
Sheet No 1 Kirkcudbright
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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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