OS1/20/151/48

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 151
  5. OS1/20/151/48
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LITTLE CROSS Little Cross
Little Cross
Little Cross		 Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845		 050 [Situation] About 1 Mile S S W [South South West] of Kirkcudbright.
This name applies to the [Supposed] Site of a Gate, which is said to have led to the cells, inhabited by the Monks of St Mary's [only]. As the priory was surrounded by high walls, and contains an outer & Inner Gate, the former called the "Great Cross" which Stood at a distance about 1/2 a Mile from the [priory] and the latter called the "[Little] Cross". [See Statistical Account]

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Parish of Kirkcudbright

Form 136
Page 187 - Little Cross

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Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Rerrick Parish, Twynholm Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50