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Parish of Twynholm.
Plan 50D.
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Bishopton -- 4
Bishopton Wood -- 9
Bishopton Yair -- 16
Clainge Burn -- 10
Castle Sod Yair -- 11
Castle sod -- 12
Dead Wife's Moss -- 11
Fish House Wood -- 7
Fish House -- 7
Graveyard (site of) -- 6
Gibb's Hill -- 9
Gibb's Hill Point -- 10
High Newton -- 3
KirKeoch Burn -- 5
KirKeoch -- 5
Kirkeoch Hill -- 6
KirKchrist (in ruins) -- 15
Lochingore -- 3
Newton Hill -- 3
Old Fish House -- 7
Reed Loch -- 4
River Dee -- 13
Shoulder o' Craig -- 8
Still Wood -- 11
Wee Mill -- 12
KirKchrist Trust -- 14 |
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HIGH NEWTON |
High Newton
High Newton
Upper Newtoun
Newtoun
High Newton |
John Nichol
Mathew Arbuckle
Val [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient]
Ainslie's Map revd [revised] 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] 1 1/8 miles W by N [West by North] of Kirkcudbright.
A house and out houses all slated an in good repair. It had formerly a farm of land attached (the property of the Earl of Selkirk) but now blended with the farm of Compston End. - |
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NEWTON HILL |
Newton Hill
Newton Hill |
John Nichol
Mathew Arbuckle |
050 |
[Situation] 1 1/4 miles W by N [West by North] of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable hill on the farm of High Newton, the soil of which is chiefly arable land. - |
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LOCHINGORE |
Lochingore
Lochingore |
John Nichol
John Neil |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 mile W by N [West by North of Kirkcudbright.
A small sheet of water on the farm of Bishopton, situated a little to the South of Newton, possibly this name may Signify the Short Loch - Lochingare. |
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Parish of Twyneholm
Form 136
Page 140 - High Newton
Page 140 - Newton Hill
Page 142 - Lochingore
Lochingore seemingly a corruption
of the Gaelic Loch nanghabhar ie the Goat, Loch
or Lochan gabhair The small Loch of the Goat. |
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BISHOPTON |
Bishopton
Bishopton
Bishopton
Bishopton
Bishopton |
William Grierson
John Nichol
Map of County
Val [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient] |
050 |
[Situation] About one mile W by S [West by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A neat modern built farm house an out houses (including a thrashing Machine of water power) all slated & in good repair, with a farm of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk possibly in former times this land might have belonged to some Bishop which gave rise to the name. |
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REED LOCH |
Reed Loch
Reed Loch |
William Grierson
John Nichol |
050 |
[Situation] 1 1/4 miles W by S [West by South] of Kirkcudbright.
A small marsh partly covered with water but chiefly overgrown with reeds hence the name. It is on the farm of Bishopton. |
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Parish of Twyneholm
Form 136
Page 143 - Bishopton
Page 143 - Reed Loch |
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KIRKEOCH BURN |
Kirkeoch Burn
Kirkeoch Burn |
John Nichol
John Grierson |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a S [South] Easterly direction passing north Side of the farm house of KirKeoch.
A Small Stream or burn taking its rise on the farm of Bishopton and running in a S [South] Easterly direction through the farm of KirKeoch to its influx with the Dee.- |
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KIRKEOCH |
KirKeoch
KirKeoch
KirKeoch
KirKeoch
Kirkeoch
KirKeoch
KirKeoch |
Captain Shaw
John Grierson
John Broom
Map of KirKcudbright County
Val [Valuation] Roll (Anct) [Ancient]
Valuation Roll (1819)
Ainslie's Map |
050 |
[Situation] 1 1/8 miles SW by W [South West by West] of Kirkcudbright. A neat farm house and out houses all slated & in good repair with a farm of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk. It is traditionally handed down that convenient to the house is the site of an ancient Graveyard. - |
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Parish of Twyneholm
Form 136
Page [146F, 156 actual] - KirKeoch Burn
[146F, 156 actual] - Kirkeoch |
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GRAVE YARD (Supposed site of) [Kirkeoch] |
Graveyard (site of)
Graveyard (site of) |
John Grierson
William McKie |
050 |
[Situation] Adjoining the farm steading of KirKeoch.
A Small portion of ground close to KirKeoch farm house where, which is traditionally handed down as being the site of an ancient graveyard and also that human bones had been [found] on it whilst cultivating it, no trace of such is now to be found, save a row of full grown trees which would indicate it being a place of some note . |
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KIRKEOCH HILL |
Kirkeoch Hill Kirkeoch Hill
Kirkeoch Hill |
Captn [Captain] Shaw
John Grierson
Ainslies Map 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 miles SW by W [South West by West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large hill on the farm of Kirkeoch (hence the name) the soil of which is arable land on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party Kirklough |
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Parish of Twyneholm
Form 136
Page 145 - Graveyard (site of)
Page 144 - KirKeoch Hill
No trace or track of any church or chapel
Can be discovered near this place nor is there
any tradition in the locality to tell of the
existence of such an object. |
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FISH HOUSE WOOD |
Fish House Wood
Fish House Wood |
John Grierson
Thomas Wishart |
050 |
[Situation] 1 1/4 miles SW [South West] of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable plantation on the farm of Kirkeoch and convenient to the fish house hence the name, it wood consists of Oak, Ash, Beech etc the property of the Earl of Selkirk.- |
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OLD FISH HOUSE |
Old Fish House
Old Fish House |
Thomas Wishard
Francis Eukland |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 miles SW [South West] of KirKcudbright.
A neat cottage built house on the farm of Kirkeoch and Situate near to the River Dee, It was formerly used as a fish house hence the name. - |
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FISH HOUSE |
Fish House
Fish House |
John Grierson
Thomas Wishart |
050 |
[Situation] About 5 chains NE [North East] of the Old Fish House.
A neat dwelling house, and out houses used as fish offices, on the farm of Kirkeoch and Situate near to the River Dee The property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 149 - Fish House Wood
Page 150 - Old Fish House
Page 149 - Fish House |
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SHOULDER O' CRAIG |
Shouldery Craig
Shouldery Craig
Shoulder of the Craig
Shoulder O'Craig
Shoulder O'Craig
Shoulder O'Craig |
Thomas Wishart
John Rome
Map of County
Revd [Reverend] S. Smith
Mr. Wilkinson
Mr. McMillan |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 miles SW.[South West] of Kirkcudbright.
A rocky point of land situated close to the high water mark of the River Dee & on the far of Kirkeoch. At this place there is a shoulder or bed of rocks projecting in to the land, which possibly gave rise to the name. |
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Parish of Twyneholm
Form 136
Page 150- Shoulder O' Craig |
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BISHOPTON WOOD |
Bishopton Wood
Bishopton Wood |
Thomas Wishart
John Ronie |
050 |
[Situation] 5/8 mile W by S [West by South] of Kirkcudbright.
A large plantation on the farm of Bishopton (hence the name) the wood of which Consists of Oak Ash Beech & Fir. - |
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GIBB'S HILL |
Gibb's Hill
Gibb's Hill |
Thomas Wishart
Daniel Montague |
050 |
[Situation] 5/8 mile WSW [West South West] of Kirkcudbright.
A Small elevated portion of the bank of the River Dee, Situated on the farm of Bishopton and a short distance to the East side of Bishopton Wood. It took its name from a man called Gibb who was wont to be in the habit of Fishing here. - |
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Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 151 - Bishopton Wood
152 - Gibb's Hill |
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GIBB'S HILL POINT |
Gibb's Hill Point
Gibb's Hill Point |
John Grierson
Robert Cruikshanks |
050 |
[Situation] About 5/8 miles WSW. [West South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small point of land on the far of Bishopton and situate close to the high Water Mark at Gibb's Hill hence the name. - |
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CLAINGE BURN |
Clainge Burn
Clainge Burn |
Thomas Wishart
Robert Cruikshank |
050 |
[Situation] 1/2 mile West of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Stream taking its rise on "Dead Wifes Moss" and running in an Easterly direction to its Confluence with the River Dee near to Bishopton Yair |
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Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 153 - Gibb's Hill Point
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DEAD WIFE'S MOSS |
Dead Wife's Moss
Dead Wife's Moss
Dead Wife's Moss |
John Nicol
William Mason
John Rone |
050 |
About 1/2 mile W by N. [West by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small portion of land which was formerly a moss but is now reclaimed. It is on the farm of Bishopton, and is traditionally hand down that a woman had been found dead on it hence the name. |
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STILL WOOD |
Still Wood
Still Wood |
William Mason
John Rome |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/2 mile NW [North West] of Kirkcudbright.
A Small plantation on the farm of Bishopton the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash, Beech & Fir |
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CASTLE SOD YAIR |
Castle Sod Yair
Castle Sod Yair |
Thomas Wishart
Samuel McKie |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/4 mile NW by N [North West by North] of Kirkcudbright. See description of Bishopton Yair, which answers for this Yair also -. |
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Parish of Twynholm
[Notes]
Still. A distillary
[Castle Sod Yair] See page 16 |
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WEE MILL |
Wee Mill
Wee Mill |
William Wason
John Rome |
050 |
[Situation] 3/8 mile NW by W [North West by West] of Kirkcudbright.
A neat Cottage in good repair on the farm of Kirkchrist. It has been formerly used as a place for grinding Malt for the distillery which at one time stood convenient to it hence the name. |
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CASTLE SOD |
Castle Sod
Castle Sod
Castle Sod
Castlesod
Castlesod |
Thomas Wishart
Samuel McKie
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Map of County
Mr. McMillan Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains N [North] of Kirkcudbright.
A house two Storeys high slated & in good repair, used as a public house or Inn, with out house attached used as Stabling etc. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. It is traditionally handed that [it] is built upon the Site of an old Sod house which also has been Occupied as an Inn & greatly resorted to by by the Towns people, hence the name.- |
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Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 153 - Wee Mill
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RIVER DEE |
River Dee
River Dee
River Dee
Dee Water |
Robert Cruikshank
Thomas Wishart
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Ainslies Map 1820 |
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[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction passing west of Kirkcudbright. A large River running out of "Loch Dee" on the Eastern side of the parish of Minnigaff and flowing in a Southerly direction forming the boundary line betwixt divers parishes to its influx with the "Solway Firth" about 4 miles below the burgh of Kirkcudbright. It is navigable at high tide for Ships of about 600 tons burden as far up as the town, and for Smaller craft of 60 or 80 tons to Tongland Bridge about 2 Miles above Kirkcudbright. The navigation is very safe there being no rocks or impediments. From the rise of the River of "Loch Dee" it meanders through a Moorish and Mossy soil till it joins a large expansion of the "Water of Ken" called "Loch Ken" The moors etc imparts a dark hue to its waters from which cause it is called the Black Water of Dee, and from Ken's confluence it changes its name and is called the River Dee to its influx with the sea. It forms one of the largest rivers in the South of Scotland, and is both rich in its landscape scenery and of its finny inhabitants, abounding with Salmon, Yellow Trout, Pike & Eels the former is remarkable for their dark colour and is much prized for their excellence, a description of Pearl is also found in the river, but is of no great value. About 7 miles below its junction with the Ken, in an Island on its centre stands "Threave Castle" once the strong hold of the Douglasses Lords of Galloway From Tongland Bridge to the douchs of Tongland is the far famed Tongland Fishery (of which See description), and about 1/4 of a mile below the Bridge it receives the Tarf Water where it is also the junction of the parishes of Twynholm Tongland & Kirkcudbright . Its course from Tongland Bridge to St. Mary's Isle is very crooked, and through a district of no less to be admired for its Scenery than its fertility, Its banks are studded with elegant dwelling houses, gardens, and pleasure grounds, with a good gravel foot path on the river bank from near Tongland Bridge to Kirkcudbright which forms a delightful promenade. - |
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KIRKCHRIST TRUST |
Kirkchrist Trust |
Published List of Turnpike trusts |
050 |
[Situation] Leading Northward from Castelsod.
This Trust extends from Castle Sod to Mail road to Minto Cottage |
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KIRKCHRIST (In Ruins) |
Kirkchrist (in ruins)
Kirkchrist (in ruins)
Kirkchrist (in ruins)
Old Kirkchrist |
John Grierson
Revd. [Reverend] John McMillan
Robert Cruikshanks
Ainslies Map - 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/2 mile WNW. [West North West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The ruins of an old church Surrounded by a Stone built wall in good repair, which encloses a grave yard still used by some of the more ancient families of its locality, the Church seems to have been but Small as the remains of the walls are about 66 feet in length and about 30 in breadth Kirkchrist originally was a Parish of itself, but some time in the 17th century was united with the Parish of Twynholm. The Walls of the church are all level with the ground with exception of a wing on its northern end, which is mostly entire and grown over with Ivy, See Statistical acct. [Account] of County |
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BISHOPTON YAIR |
Bishopton Yair
Bishopton Yair |
Thomas Wishart
David Montague |
050 |
[Situation] 1/2 mile W by S [West by South] of Kirkcudbright.
This name applies to an object of peculiar construction for catching fish. It consists of a row of stakes having two obtuse angles of about 120 degrees each near the centre from each angle to the end of the row of stakes is interwoven with rods like wicker work, which serves to conduct the Salmon etc to the eye or portion between the angles where a gap is left of about 12 ft into which a net somewhat resembling a bag net is fitted. Above and extending across the gap is a platform on which sits a fisherman, who holds a number of check lines or Strings in his hand by which he is warned of a fish Striking the net, when by means of a long pole he hauls up the bottom portion of the net & takes from it whatever he may have caught There are several of the same construction on the river all locally Called fish yairs or yeards. |
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Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 147 - Bishopton Yair
Yair, An enclosure stretching
across a tideway for the purpose
of detaining the fish when the
tide ebbs. Scott. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary] |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Plan 50 D
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Pages
Auchenflower -- 62
Auchenflower Plantn. [Plantation] -- 62
Aisle of old church -- 102
School -- 31
Academy -- 133
Bell's Barns -- 20
Butter Well -- 21
Bar Hill -- 25
Barrhill Cottage -- 27
Barrhill Wood -- 28
BucKland Bridge -- 39
Bombie -- 40
Bombie Glen -- 40
Bombie Hill -- 41
Black Morrow Plantn. [Plantation] -- 59
Black Morrow Well -- 60
BucKland Burn -- 64
Big Drum -- 68
BlacK Galtway (in ruins) -- 74
Barbara Well -- 97
Bank of Scotland -- 114
Boat House -- 118
Castledykes -- 19
Churg yard of St. Cuthbert's -- 23
CastlediKes Point -- 27
Site of Castle Fergus -- 35
Clownstane Burn -- 39
Clownstane Bridge -- 39
Clownstane Gill -- 40
Cow Green -- 54
Calf Ward -- 54
Cannee -- 57
Cotland Well -- 58
Cairny Hill -- 70
Curling Dam -- 90
Castle Row -- 105
Court House -- 109
Coach &. House Inn -- 110
Castle Street -- 112
Church -- 115
Commercial Inn. -- 123
Castle Mains --134
Corby Slap -- 136
Drumcroy -- 61
Elder Bog -- 56
Fort -- 71
Fort -- 73
Ferry -- 85
Free Church -- 95
Free Masons Arms Inn -- 103
Free Masons Arms Inn -- 136
Fosse (Remains of) -- 139
Glebe -- 25
Glenley Burn -- 37
Glenley Heugh -- 38
Glenley Plantation -- 38
Great Cross -- 53
Galtway church (in ruins) -- 65
Gillroanie -- 68
Galtway Moss -- 69
Galtway Plantation -- 73
Galtway Hill -- 74
Grange Burn -- 75
Galtway village (Site of) -- 78
Grange -- 80
Grange Hill -- 80
Grange Wood -- 80
Grey Friars Monastery (site of) -- 111
Gas Works -- 117
George Inn -- 124
High Kirkland -- 29
High knocKorr -- 34
High Banks Plantation -- 63
High Banks -- 67
High Street -- 99
Inch -- 50
Isle Perch -- 57
Jannet's Plantation -- 28
Johnston's Free School -- 94
Kirk House -- 29
Kirkland Hill -- 34
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Names of Object -- Page
Kirkcudbright -- 83
Kirkcudbright Mill (Corn) -- 96
King's Arms Inn -- 101
Kirkcudbright Castle (in ruins) -- 102
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of ) -- 116
Long Acres -- 20
Low Kirkland -- 30
Lochfergus -- 31
Lochfergus Plantation -- 31
Loch Fergus -- 32
Low Knockorr -- 34
Little Cross -- 48
Low Banks -- 63
Little Drum -- 68
Liggat Cheek -- 81
Lancefield -- 97
Martyr's Tomb -- 26
Monks Well -- 49
Mid Isle -- 55
Moss Bank Plantation -- 61
Mill House -- 63
Mill Burn -- 125
Manxman's Lake -- 76
Mutehill -- 79
Manse (Free Church) -- 93
Market Cross -- 100
Moat Brae -- 101
Millburn -- 125
Meikle Yett -- 129
North Milton -- 69
Orchard Banks Plantation -- 64
Oakley House -- 130
Old Mill Burn Road -- 131
Old Jail -- 135
Park House -- 21
Palace Isle -- 36
Point of the Isle -- 49
Paul Jones's Point -- 51
Paradise -- 60
ParKgate -- 77
Post Office -- 109
Queen of Sardinia Rock -- 52
Quay -- 87
Rough Hill -- 41
Roman Camp -- 42
Ring Burn -- 71
Ring Bridge -- 72
Ring Liggat -- 72
R C [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 127
St Cuthbert's Church (site of) -- 24
Silver Craigs -- 27
Stable Isle -- 33
Sypland Moat -- 43
St Mary's Isle Priory (site of) -- 44
St Mary's Isle -- 45
St Mary's Isle House -- 47
Sand side -- 52
Slate Harbour -- 55
Sounding Kettle -- 61
Skinnel Burn -- 79
Snuff Mill Well -- 89
Snuff Mill -- 89
Snuff Mill Creek -- 91
St Andrew's Church (site of) -- 92
Shilling Hill -- 98
Shillinghill -- 96
Shipbuilding Yard -- 104
Selkirk Arms Hotel -- 114
St Cuthbert's Place -- 119
Steam Packet Office -- 120
St Mary's Street -- 121
Tommy's Plantation -- 22
Union Street -- 106
United Presbyterian Church -- 107
Wash House -- 105
Western Bank -- 105
Water Works -- 137
Ship Inn -- 101
Jail -- 108
Sterling Acres -- 33; 275
Angel Hill -- 31
Bell Hill -- 30
Grange Burn -- 66
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CASTLEDYKES |
Castledykes
Castledykes
Castledykes
Castledykes
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Castledykes |
Samuel Robertson
William Martin
John Broom
Mr. McMillan Kirkcudbright
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudt. [Kirkcudbright] 1845
Ainslies Map- 1820
Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 chains west of Kirkcudbright
This name applies to the remains of the fortification of an Ancient fortified Castle, or more particular the original Castle of Kirkcudbright situated upon a considerable artificial mound, and surrounded by a large trench or fosse about 40 feet in width at the top and 30 at bottom which probably in former times supplied with water from the River Dee, from its Situation the Castle most have Commanded an elegant view of the Estuary of the Dee, and the adjacent country. What remains of the outworks of This Castle is now, called Castledykes, but Known in ancient writings as Castlemains It belonged originally to the Lords of Galloway, when they ruled the province as a regality separate from Scotland, and seems to have been built to command the entrance of the harbour. After it came into possession of John Baliol as successor to the Lords of Galloway, it was for sometime during the war of 1300, the residence of Edward I and his Queen and court. It passed into the hands of the Douglasses, on the forfeiture of Baliol, and remained with them till 1455, when their crimes drew down upon them Summary castigation, and in that year it was visited by James II, when on his march to crush their malign power. It then became the property of the Crown, and offered in 1461 a retreat to Henry VI after his defeat at Towton. and in 1508 it was the temporary residence of James IV. and next year it was by charter, granted along with some attached lands. to the Magistrates of Kirkcudbright, for the common good of the inhabitants. The land though alienated at Some period, by the Corporation, and though not within the Burgh [previous] to the grant, continues to be subject to Burgage tenure. In 1582 a modern castle was built in Kirkcudbright, which the stones of Castledykes, it is said were removed for its erection. See Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 Page 20 See also Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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BELL'S BARNS |
Bell's Barns
Bell's Barns
Bell's Barns |
Samuel Robertson
William Martin
John Broom, Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 12 Chains SW [South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Cottage slated and in good repair. It is said that in former times some Barns & other offices had stood here belonging to a person called Bell, and also that this house been one of them, hence the name |
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LONG ACRES |
Long Acres
Long Acres |
Samuel Robertson
William Martin |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains South of the town of Kirkcudbright. [following description scored through] A large Park within the demesne of St Mary's Isle. It is handsomely ornamented with small clumps of Fir plantations. Isolated from Clumps of Thorns etc it was formerly the property of the Burgh by was exchanged for Land on the North Side of the Town And is now the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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159 - Long Acres |
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PARK HOUSE |
Park House
Park House
Park House |
Samuel Robertson
William Martin
John Broom Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 3/8 mile South of Kirkcudbright.
A neat and commodious house two Stories high and outhouses all slated and in good repair with a farm of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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BUTTER WELL |
Butter Well
Butter Well |
Mr Marshall
William McConchie |
050 |
[Situation] 3 Chains west of Park House.
A good spring well, about 3 feet in diameter and 6 feet in depth, it is said that it has name in Consequence of the inhabitants of the priory of St. Mary's Isle, which used to frequent it for the purpose of washing their butter (hence the name) the Well was for many years covered & nearly forgot, but the wells belonging to Park farm house having become dry, and through which Circumstance, butter well was reopened. Its waters is of Excellent quality, And is Situated a few yards to the West of Park farm house. |
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Form 136
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TOMMY'S PLANTATION |
Tommy's Plantation
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Tommy's Plantation |
William McLelland Esqr.
William Law |
050 |
[Situation] 12 Chains S by E [South by East] of Kirkcudbright.
A Small plantation near the town of Kirkcudbright, which is said derived its name from a man whose christian name was called Thomas who was also proprietor of a Small narrow Stripe of land then used as a garden The land on each Side of it belonged to the Earl of Selkirk who wished to purchase it and offered a considerable Sum above its value, but Thomas its proprietor was determined not to Sell it. And from which circumstance the Earl thence thickly planted trees upon his own land and close around Tommy's garden which in the course of time the trees grew up & so completely shaded it, that it rendered it quite useless, & was by which means that the Earl got it into his possession. - |
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CHURCHYARD OF ST CUTHBERT |
Church yard St Cuthbert's
Church yard St Cuthbert's
Church yard St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert's
Church-yard
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St Cuthbert's Church-yard |
John Nicholson
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John Muir
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John Broom Kirkcudbright
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Chalmer's Caledonia Vol. [volume] 3 P. [Page] 311
Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 chains E by N [East by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Grave yard Situate about 1/2 mile North East of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. It is well enclosed by a Stone built wall, and is handsomely Ornamented with monumental Stones etc. One of which points out the cemetery belonging to the Earl of Selkirk, Near the North West Corner is another Small Monument standing upright about 2 1/2 feet above ground bearing the following inscription. "The remains of William Marshall, Tinker who died 20th November 1792 at the advanced age of 120 years" On the reverse side of the Stone are hollowed out the figure a Rams-horns & two horn Spoons in the form of a Cross. It is traditionally handed down that this Tinker was King of the Gipsies. Also in the grave yard are two small ancient monuments covering the dust of 3 Martyrs who were hanged by Grahame of Cleverhouse and Captain Douglas, of which see description). The Grave yard was recently enlarged by a Contract between the magistrates [of] the burgh and the presbytery of KirKcudbright. It is approached by an Avenue, from the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn, and an Archway entrance, upon the Centre and each side of the Arch are placed respectively Continued [on next page] |
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GRAVE YARD [Kirkcudbright] |
Church yard St Cuthbert's
Church yard St Cuthbert's
Church yard St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert's Church-yard
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St Cuthbert's Church-yard |
John Nicholson
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John Muir
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John Broom Kirkcudbright
Chalmer's Caledonia Vol [Volume] 3 P. [Page] 311
Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 chains E by N [East by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A Grave yard Situate about 1/2 mile North East of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. It is well enclosed by a Stone built wall, and is handsomely Ornamented with monumental Stones etc. One of which points out the cemetery belonging to the Earl of Selkirk, Near the North West Corner is another Small Monument standing upright about 2 1/2 feet above ground bearing the following inscription. "The remains of William Marshall, Tinker who died 20th November 1792 at the advanced age of 120 years" On the reverse side of the Stone are hollowed out the figure a Rams-horns & two horn Spoons in the form of a Cross. It is traditionally handed down that this Tinker was King of the Gipsies. Also in the grave yard are two small ancient monuments covering the dust of 3 Martyrs who were hanged by Grahame of Cleverhouse and Captain Douglas, of which see description). The Grave yard was recently enlarged by a Contract between the magistrates [of] the burgh and the presbytery of KirKcudbright. It is approached by an Avenue, from the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn, and an Archway entrance, upon the Centre and each side of the Arch are placed respectively Continued [on next page] |
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Form 136
Page [163] - Grave Yard
[Note] As the name St Cuthbert's
Church (site of) is written the
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ST CUTHBERTS CHURCH (Site of) |
St Cuthbert's Church (site of)
St Cuthbert's Church (site of)
St Cuthbert's Church (site of)
St Cuthbert's Church (site of)
St Cuthbert's Church (site of) |
William Muir Esq
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Mr Bell
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Mr McWhinny
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John Nicholson
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Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
050 |
[Situation] About 15 Chains E by N [East by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
[Continued from previous page] respectively three globular Stones, which were removed from the "Meikle Yett" (anciently a gate into the Burgh). At the West side of the entrance within the grave yard is an ancient monument of the gothic Structure which belonged to a an Ancient family called Ewart Esqr. of Mullock. Also in the Centre of the grave yard is the Site of St Cuthbert's (Church) which was dedicated to St Cuthbert hence the name also from the St. the Burgh derived its name. This Cemetery is still used as the Burying ground of the Parish. |
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St Cuthberts parish church stood
about a quarter of a mile to the east of the town
Surrounded by a churchyard which is Still used as a
burying ground by nearly all the inhabitants of the
parish. It is well Suited for the purpose being a place
of great beauty and Solemnity. It was lately enlarged by a
contract entered into between the magistrates and presbytery. A portion
of the glebe containing 1724 Square yards was given in exchange for 3247
square yards of the town's lands the addition to become the property of the burgh
This church appears to have been about 60 feet long and 30 feet broad *
* Its Site is still visible * though the walls have been long removed
It probably ceased to be used as a place of worship after the magistrates
of Kirkcudbright had obtained possession of the Friar's Church.
Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudbright 1845 Page 21
Kirkcudbright derived its name from
the appellation of the worthy Cuthbert, to whom a church was dedicated
here as early as the eight century: And hence it was called by a Saxon people
Kyre-Cutbert. This ancient church was built on the northern side of the present
town where there is still a cemetery which is called St Cuthbert's Church-yard etc
. See Chalmers Caledonia Vol. [Volume] III P. [Page] 311
@ The site of the walls could not be distinctly traced by the examiner |
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GLEBE [Kirkcudbright] |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
James Gibson
David Beck
William McLellan Esqr. Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 10 Chains E [East] of Kirkcudbright.
This name is applied to a portion of land about 16 Acres extent and belonging to the manse it is now let at a rent of £16 P [Per] annum It is situate around the grave-yard which has lately been enlarged by a portion taken from the Glebe |
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BAR HILL |
Bar Hill
Bar Hill
Bar Hill |
William Martin
John Muir
John Broom Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] Nears the SE [South East] Side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A hill on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk the soil of which is arable land, and is well studded with plantations. On it a Woman from Balmaclellan was tried & executed at one time.- |
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MARTYR'S TOMB [St Cuthbert's Graveyard, Kirkcudbright] |
Martyrs' Tomb
Martyrs' Tomb |
John Muir
William Martin |
050 |
[Situation] In the eastern side of St. Cuthbert's Church Yard.
A small square tablet of Stone, supported upon 4 pillars, and raised about 2 1/2 feet above the ground. It was, to the memory of two Martyr'es named William Hunter & Robert Smith who were hanged for their adherence to Scotland's Solemn League & Covenants by Capt. [Captain] Douglas Bruce & Graham of Claverhouse. The Stone bears the following inscription This Monument shall shew posterity Two headless Martyries, underneath doth lye, By bloody Graham were taken & surprised, Brought to this toune & afterwards were saized By unjust law were sentenced to die Them first they hanged, then headed cruelly Captain Douglas, Bruce, Graham of Claverhouse Were these that caused them be handled thus An when they were unto the Gibbet come To stop there Speech, they did beat up the Drum And all because that they would not comply With indulgence & bloody prelacie In face of cruel Bruce Douglas & Graham They did Mantaine that Christ was Lord Supreme And boldly owned both the Covenants At Kirkcudbright thus ended these two Saints. - |
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BARHILL COTTAGE |
Barhill Cottage
Barhill Cottage |
William Martin
John Muir |
050 |
[Situation] Near to the SE [South East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small cottage thatched and in indifferent repair on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk |
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CASTLEDYKES POINT |
Castledykes Point
Castledykes Point
Castledykes Point |
William McWhinny
John Nicholson
William Henry |
050 |
About 1/4 mile NW by W [North West by West] of Kirkcudbright.
A small point of land situated near Castledykes. |
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SILVER CRAIGS |
Silver Craigs
Silver Craigs
Silver Craigs |
James Gibson
David Beck
Ainslies Map of 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] At the E [East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small portion of rocky ground situated in Silver Craigs Park, Silver Craigs Park is let for Cow-parks to people of the town and is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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BARHILL WOOD |
Barhill Wood
Barhill wood |
William Martin
John Muir |
050 |
About 1/4 mile SE [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A wood of tolerable extent Consisting of Fir, oak ash and a few other sorts, it is on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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JANET'S PLANTATION |
Janet's Plantation
Janet's Plantation |
James Gibson
David Beck |
050 |
[Situation] About 3/8 mile E [East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small plantation Situate on the left of, and adjoining the road from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn the trees are chiefly ash, beech and oak. It is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Form 136
Page 171- Barhill Wood
174- Janet's Plantation |
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HIGH KIRKLAND |
High Kirkland
High Kirkland
High Kirkland
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Little Kirkland
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High Kirkland |
William Martin
John Muir
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Ainslie's Map of 1820
William Muir Esq
Mr. Bell
John Nicholson |
050 |
[Situation] About 7/8 mile SE by E.[South East by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A cottage with out offices attached in tolerably good repair on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk and occupied by two agricultural labourers.- |
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KIRKHOUSE |
Kirkhouse
Kirkhouse |
John Gibson
William Martin |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/4 mile East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small house with garden & a Small field attached in all about 4 1/2 acres. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Form 136
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LOW KIRKLAND |
Old Kirkland
Old Kirkland
Mickle Kirkland
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Low Kirkland
Low Kirkland
Low Kirkland |
William Martin
John Muir
Ainslie's Map of 1820
William Muir Esq
John Nicholson
Mr. Bell |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/2 mile SE [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small cottage in indifferent repair on the Estate of the Earl of Selkirk and occupied by one of his laborers |
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BELL HILL |
Bell Hill
Bell Hill
Bell Hill |
Mr J Nicholson
W Marshall Esq
Nicholsons Hist of Gal [History of Galloway] vol. [volume] 1 P [Page] 493 |
050 |
[Situation] Near the NE [North East] end of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Knoll of an oblong Shape. Situated near St Cuthberts Church yard The Surface is rocky ground |
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Form 136
Page 172- Low Kirkland
224 - Bell Hill
" St Cuthbert's Church Stood at the distance
of a quarter of a mile to the east of the town. Its
Churchyard is Still used as the principal cemetery
of the parish. Near it are two Knolls Called the "Angel Hill"
and the "Bell Hill". On the latter eminence was rung the
bell used for assembling the congregation. This probably
was a hand bell for such bells at the time we speak of
were often used at church" Nicholson's Hist. [History] of Galloway vol. [volume] I P. [Page] 493 |
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LOCHFERGUS |
Loch Fergus
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Lochfergus
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Lochfergus
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Loch Fergus
Lochfergus
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Lochfergus |
William Martin
John Muir
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct.) [Ancient]
Ainslie's Map 1880
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 3/4 mile E by N [East by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A large and substantially built farm house with extensive office houses all slated and in good repair and a farm of land about 377 Scots acres attached proprietor the Earl of Selkirk. |
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LOCHFERGUS PLANTATION |
Loch Fergus Plantation
Loch Fergus Plantation
Lochfergus Plantation |
James Gibson
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David Beck
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Name List Plan 50 B |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/2 mile ENE [East North East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A considerable Fir plantation on the farm of Loch Fergus, hence the name. |
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ANGEL HILL |
Angel Hill
Angel Hill
Angel Hill |
W. J. Nicholson
W. Marshall Esqr.
Nicholson's Hist of Gal [History of Galloway] vol [vol] 1 P [Page] 493 |
050 |
[Situation] Near the NE [North East] end of the town of Kirkcudbright & SE [South East] side of Bell Hill.
A small Knoll near St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, the surface of which is arable ground |
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LOCH FERGUS |
Loch Fergus
Loch Fergus
Loch Fergus (Site of)
Loch Fergus (Site of) |
William Martin
John Mure
William Muir Esq
John Nicholson
Mr Bell |
050 |
[Situation] About 7/8 mile E [East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. This name applies to an ovaloid? piece of land about 30 chains long and 8 chains broad, which until a recent period was covered with water forming a beautiful loch, said to have been of artificial origin and formed to surround and thus to strengthen the position of Fergus Lord of Galloway which stood on palace Island when the loch existed it surrounded two Islands which still bear the names of Palace [Isle] and Stable Isle. The whole of the water has been drained away and the land is fast becoming a fertile Meadow the water line is still very traceable. |
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STABLE ISLE |
Stable Isle
Stable Isle
Stable Isle
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Stable Isle
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Rough Isle |
John Muir
William Martin
Statistical Acct [Account] 1845
Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Ainslie's Map 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] Near the South end of the site of Loch Fergus.
A small fortified Islet of Loch Fergus Covered with woods, it is of an elliptical form in the centre of which is the appearance of the ruins or site of a house about 25 feet in length and 16 in breadth very probable this had been the stable pertaining to Castle Fergus hence the name "Stable Isle". |
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STERLING ACRES |
Sterling Acres
Sterling Acres
Stirling Acres |
Mr Muir
John Nicholson
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
050 |
[Situation] at the north side of the town of Kirkcudbright and E [East] Side of the River Dee.
A tract of good arable land Situated along the River Dee within the burgh of Kirkcudbright. It was formerly the property of the Earl of Selkirk, but was exchanged by him with the corporation of the burgh of Kirkcudbright for a field in the South Side of the burgh which lay near the mansion of St Mary's Isle. - |
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A long ridge of gravel and Sand accumulated upon
a clay bottom is found upon that part of the tract called
the Stirling Acres which is situated within the territories of
the burgh of Kirkcudbright
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudbright 1845
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HIGH KNOCKORR |
High Knockorr
High Knockorr
High Knockorr |
John Brown
William McWhinny
Mr. Muir |
050 |
[Situation] One Mile East of Kirkcudbright. A hill on the farm of Loch Fergus the Soil of which is arable land interspersed with a few rocks & bushwood |
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LOW KNOCKORR |
Low Knockorr
Low Knockorr
Low Knockorr
Low Knockorr |
John Brown
Manesses Colin
William McWhinny
Mr. Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 7/8 of a Mile East of Kirkcudbright.
A Small hill on the farm of Loch Fergus the Soil of which is arable interspersed with some rocks & some brushwood |
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KIRKLAND HILL |
Kirkland Hill
Kirkland Hill
Kirkland Hill |
William McWhinny
Alexander Watson
John Brown |
050 |
[Situation] About 7/8 of a Mile SE by E [South East by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small hill on the lands of Kirkland |
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Cnoc odhar (Gaelic) The Dun coloured hill
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SITE OF CASTLE FERGUS |
Castle Fergus (site of)
Castle Fergus (site of)
Castle Fergus (site of) |
John Muir
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John Nicholson
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John Broom Kirkcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
Supposed site of an ancient castle situate on an islet (Palace Isle) of Loch Fergus it was the fortified mansion of and founded by Fergus one of the ancient Lords of Galloway, little or no appearance of this stronghold is now to be seen but the fact of it having been here is well supported by history and tradition. See Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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On an island in Loch Fergus now drained Stood the Strong mansion of the ancient Lords of Galloway. There
were two fortified islands in the lake, the larger about 90 paces in diameter was called Palace Isle and the Smaller,
Stable Isle Stat. Acct.of Kirkcudt. [Statistical Account of Kirkcudbright] 1845 P. [Page] 20
In the farm of Loch Fergus there is a large artificial lake with two Small islands in it. One of these is
called Palace Isle the other Stable Isle. Both of them bear Strong marks of ancient fortifications and unquestionably
the Seats or castles of Fergus Lord of Galloway.- Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Uchtred while residing in his father's house in Loch Fergus was attacked on the 22d of September 1174
by his brother Gilbert who having overpowered his elder brother ordered his death with every circumstance of aggravated cruelty
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PALACE ISLE |
Palace Isle
Palace Isle
Palace Isle
Palace Isle |
John Muir
William Martin
Statistical account
Ainslie's Map 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] Near the North end of the site of Loch Fergus.
An Islet of Loch Fergus the surface of which is arable it is about 131 yards in [diameter] on it is the supposed site of the Castle Fergus prior to the draining [of] the lake this islet was intersected or crossed by a fosse or trench running from east to west thus forming into to islets what is now called Palace Isle |
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KIRKLAND (Site of) |
Kirkland (site of)
Kirkland (site of) |
James Williamson
John Airly |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
Site of the houses belonging to that portion of land formerly called "Kirkland Farm" which is now blended with the farm of Loch Fergus - The property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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GLENLEY BURN |
Glenly Burn
Glenly Burn |
James Williamson
John Airly |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction passing the W [West] side of Kirkland (site of). A stream taking its rise on the farm of Loch Fergus and flowing in a southerly direction to its confluence with Buckland Burn, before joining the latter it flows through Glenley hence the name |
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GLENLEY HEUGH |
Glenley
Glenley
Glenley
Glenley +
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Glenlay +
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Glenley +
Glenlay Heugh
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Glenlay Heugh
Glenlay Heugh |
James Williamson
John Airly
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Valn [Valuation] Roll (Anct) [Ancient]
Valn [Valuation] Roll (Modern)
Ainslie's Map 1820
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 Page 5
William Muir Esqr
John Nicholson |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/8 Miles S by E [South by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A beautiful glen on the farm of Kirkland and Estate of the Earl of Selkirk. Through it runs a stream called Glenley [burn] . The side of the glen are planted with trees of different kinds Such as Fir, Oak, Ash, Beech etc. |
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GLENLEY PLANTATION |
Glenley Plantation |
James Williamson
John Airly |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile E by S [East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A wood of considerable extent on the farm of Kirkland and estate of the Earl of Selkirk it consists chiefly of Fir, Oak, Ash, beech, Elm and sycamore. On its west Side is Glenley from which it derives its name |
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Form 136
Page 182- Glenley
182 - Glenley Plantation
Glenley from the Gaelic
Gleann liath i.e the Grey Valley
+ Note These 3 authorities are cited for
the spelling "Glenley" which in their
documents apply to a farm & which took
its name from the above Glen, very probably |
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BUCKLAND BRIDGE |
Buckland Bridge
Buckland Bridge |
James Williamson
John Airly |
050 |
[Situation] About 1/4 Miles ESE [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A stone built county bridge of one arch over Buckland Burn And on the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn |
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CLOWNSTANE BURN |
Clownston Burn
Clownston Burn
Clownstone gill
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Clownstane Burn
Clownstane Burn
Clownstane Burn |
Alistair Johnstone
Thomas Henry
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudt [Kirkcudbright] 1845
William Muir Esq.
John Nicholson
Mr. Bell |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a Northerly direction to its influx with Kirkland Burn.
A Small stream taking its rise on the farm of High Banks and flowing in a northerly direction to its Confluence with Buckland Burn. |
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CLOWNSTANE BRIDGE |
Clownstone Bridge
Clownstone Bridge |
John Geddes
Thomas Henry |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles ESE [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small stone bridge of one arch on the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn. It is built over the Clownston Burn hence the name & is a Co. [County] bridge |
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BOMBIE |
Bombie
Bombie
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Bombie
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Bombie
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Bombie |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles E. by S. of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large Substantial farm house with extensive out offices all Slated and in good repair having a farm of about 500 [acres] attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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BOMBIE GLEN |
Bombie Glen
Bombie Glen |
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James Williamson |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 miles E. [East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A farm house and offices slated and in good repair having a farm of about 40 acres attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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CLOWNSTANE GILL |
Clownstone Gill
Clownstone Gill
Clownstone Gill |
William Muir Esqr.
John Nicholson
Mr. Bell |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles E.S.E. [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small glen or ravine Situated between High Bank and Bombie. Mr. Bell of Balgreddan says the name Clownstane originated from the Stones of a Druid Circle which stood convenient to this place & which was broken up & removed to build a bridge near by |
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Form 136 Page 181 - Bombie
181 - Bombie Glen
201- Clownstone Gill
Bombie would appear to be
Anglo Saxon bye is a termination
of the names of places in Annandale
Cumberland etc bye or bie signifies
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BOMBIE HILL |
Bombie Hill
Bombie Hill |
James Williamson
John Airly |
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[Situation] About 2 Miles ESE [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small hill on the farm of Bombie & estate of the Earl of Selkirk the soil of which is arable on its Summit is a Trig [Trigonometrical] station called by the Trigl [Trigonometrical] party "Bombae" |
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ROUGH HILL |
Rough Hill
Rough Hill |
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James Williamson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small eminence on the farm of Bombie Glen the soil of which is arable. |
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ROMAN CAMP [Bombie] |
Roman Camp
Roman Camp |
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John Airly |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles E by S [East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The remains of a Roman Camp on the farm of Bombie, and in consequence of the present progress of Agriculture, little or no trace is now left of it. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
178- Roman Camp
[Note] on the hill west of Meikle Sypland there is a
large British Strength, and between this and the British hill fort
near the old Church of Galtway there appears a "Roman Camp" on
Bombie Mains.
- Nicholsons Galloway Vol [Volume] 1 P. [Page] 59
See also Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudt [Kirkcudbright] 1845
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SYPLAND MOAT |
Sypland Moat
Fort
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Camp |
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Statistical Acct [Account]
Ainslies Map 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles E. by N. [East by North] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A tolerable Sized Fortress Situated on the Summit of a Considerable hill on the farm of Meikle Sypland, At its base it measures about 140 feet in diameter and tapers a little to its Summit which is about 120 feet in diameter. It is surrounded on all sides but the East by a pretty entire fosse and rampart. On the East it is naturally defended by a considerable Abrupt of about 130 feet in depth. Its Summit commands an extensive prospect of the Surrounding Country the mountain ranges of Minnigaff, Kells & Carsphairn the Borrow head, Mull of Galloway The Isle of Man, the Mountain ranges of Cumberland. The Estuary of the Dee a wide expanse of the Irish Sea and the far famed Mountains of Morn, in Irland, although this fortress is invariably called by the people of its locality A Moat but by persons that is aquanted with Such would call it a fort, which the latter by all probability is the most correct. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Sype. A Slight Spring of water (Perths)
The moisture which comes from a
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ST MARY'S ISLE PRIORY (Site of) |
St Mary's Isle Priory (site of)
St Mary's Isle Priory (site of)
St Mary's Isle Priory (site of)
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Priory of St Mary's Isle
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Priory of St Mary's Isle |
William Muir Esqr.
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Earl of Selkirk
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John Nicholson
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Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S. West [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The Site of an ancient Priory which is partly occupied by the Mansion House of St Mary's Isle the residence of the Earl of Selkirk The Earl Considers that the South wall of the house or part of it is part of the old priory |
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Form 136
Page 279 - St. Mary's Isle Priory
The Priory of St Mary's Isle was founded, by the munificent spirit of Fergus the Lord
of Galloway who died in 1161. It was placed on a beautiful peninsula, which is formed by
the influx of the Sea, at the mouth of the Dee: and which appears to have been Completely
insulated, in former times by every flow of the tide. The prior of St Mary's Isle was a lord of
parliament like other priors. And, he sat in the pretended parliament of 1560 etc.
The priory was surrounded by high walls: the outer gate stood at least half a mile from
the priory: And the place where it stood is Called the Great Cross. The inner gate led immediately
to a group of cells where the monKs lodged and the place where it stood is still called The Little Cross.
Every vestige of the building have been long obliterated: and the whole of its extensive site is now occupied by
the splendid seat and pleasure grounds of the Earl of Selkirk.- Chalmers Caledonia Vol [Volume] III P. [Page] 304
See also Sinclair Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol [volume] XI P. [Page] 29
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Kirkcudt [Kirkcudbright] 1845
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ST MARY'S ISLE |
St Mary's Isle
St Mary's Isle
St Mary's Isle
St Mary's Isle
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Saint Mary Isle |
Earl of Selkirk
William Muir Esqr.
Map of County
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient] |
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[Situation] between Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright] Bay & Manxman's Lakes about 1/2 Mile of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Peninsula 1 1/2 mile in length & about 3 furlongs in mean breadth formed by the main channel of the mouth of the "River Dee" on the West and a creek or small bay advancing inland from the broader part of the above Estuary on the East. The Sea in former times had made this place literally an island, & also covered at every tide at least one half of its present cultivated surface. Its West side is high ground, defended by a border of rocks and the East side is bounded by large Shell banks from end to end. The whole peninsula is ornamented with wood and very beautiful pleasure grounds of the Earl of Selkirk, and is presided over by his Lordships principle residence in its centre. The grounds are elegantly laid out in winding sylvan walks, and gardens & Lawns of uncommon elegance and forms a gorgeous environ at only 3/4 of a mile distant from the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. A priory founded in the reign of David I by Fergus Lord of Galloway, occupied the Isle till the reformation, and having been dedicated to the Virgin Mary (hence the name St Mary's Isle). The prior was a Lord of parliament. The priory was surrounded with high walls which inclosed an an extensive area. The outer gate was distant at least 1/2 a mile from the priory & stood at a place, called still the "Great Cross". The inner gate lead immediately to a group of cells, the habitations of the monks, and was called the Little Cross. All the buildings were swept away about 160 years ago to give full scope for beautifying the grounds as a Noble demesne. While the Earl of Selkirk was extending his garden at the close of the last century his workmen found 14 human SKeletons placed regularly alongside of each other with their feet to the East. The noted Paul Jones when infesting the Coast with his fleet in 1778. Continued--- |
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ST MARY'S ISLE |
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[Continued]
made a desent on St Mary's Isle with the view of seizing the Earl of Selkirk as a hostage during the war with America. His Lordship being from home, all the silver plate in his mansion was seized and carried away, but it was returned 7 years after the depredation without cost & uninjured. |
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ST MARY'S ISLE |
House
House |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 mile S.S West [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A tolerable handsome Mansion (plain rectangular building) built upon the Site of a Priory (see description of St Mary's Isle) The Mansion is Surrounded by pleasantly ornamented grounds and a large demesne well wooded Some of which are full grown & the remainder consists of young plantations. At a short distance from the South of the house is well laid out Gardens both Kitchen & Ornamental. This Mansion is the Seat of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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LITTLE CROSS |
Little Cross
Little Cross
Little Cross |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[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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Form 136
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MONKS' WELL |
Monks Well
Monks Well |
Earl of Selkirk
William Muir Esqr. |
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[Situation] On St Marys Isle about 1 1/4 Miles S.S.W. [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
An excellent Spring of water issuing from a leading pipe into a trough or cistern, It is said that during the time of the priory its waters was much used by the monks, hence the name, It is situated close to the gardens on St Mary's Isle. - |
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POINT OF THE ISLE |
Point of the Isle
Point of Isle |
Earl of Selkirk
William Muir Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S.S.W. [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The most southerly point of St Mary's Isle, situate close to high water mark, & bounded on all sides but the landward, by flat rugged rocks - |
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Form 136
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INCH |
Inch
Inch
Inch |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr.
Map of County |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S.S.W. [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Island formed by the influx of the tide. Its Surface Consists chiefly of natural wood etc and bounded on the East. South and S.W. [South West] Sides by rugged rocks and on the North West Side by a considerable bed of Sand. It is approached by a narrow [natural] Causeway which is chiefly composed of gravel and a few Stepping Stones from St Mary's Isle on its North Side. - |
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Form 136
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ISLE PERCH |
Isle Perch
Isle Perch |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 7/8 Miles S.S.W [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A long pole fixed or stationed at a point of rocks near to the channel of the River Dee and about 15 chains south from Inch (isle) hence the name. It is used for Mariners as a guide up the channel of the River Dee. - |
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PAUL JONES'S POINT |
Paul Jones's Point
Paul Jones's Point |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles S.S.W [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A point of land on the Sea Shore of St Mary's Isle, where the noted Paul Jones landed with the view of seizing the Earl of Selkirk as a hostage during the War with America, hence the name. |
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QUEEN OF SARDINIA ROCK |
Queen of Sardinia Rock
Queen of Sardinia Rock
Queen of Sardinia's Rock
Queen of Sardinia Rock
Queen of Sardinia Rock
Queen of Sardinia Rock |
Earl of Selkirk
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William Mure Esqr.
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Map of County
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles S [South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large rock visible at high water, in Manxmans Lake and a little to the East of St Mary's Isle it took its name in consequence of a vessel being wrecked on it called Queen of Sardinia. |
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SAND SIDE |
Sand Side
Sand Side
Sand Side
Sandside |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr.
Map of County
Ainslies Map 1820 |
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile S. by E. [South by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A few detatched houses on the West side of the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Dundrennan they derive their name from the near proximity to the Sands of Manxman's LaKe.- |
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GREAT CROSS |
Great Cross
Great Cross
Great Cross |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.S.W. of the town of Kirkcudbright.
This place is traditionally handed down as being the Spot where the outer gate or entrance to St Mary's priory Stood. As the priory was surrounded with high walls which inclosed an extensive Area and contained two Gates still called the Great Cross and Little Cross. The Outer Gate but now called the Great Cross was at least 1/2 a mile from the priory and Stood at the above place which is called the Great Cross See Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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COW GREEN |
Cow Green
Cow Green |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Park on the North end of St. Mary's Isle, it is pleasantly ornamented with clumps of wood and is used as pasture field for Cattle. |
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CALF WARD |
Calf Ward
Calf Ward |
Earl of Selkirk
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Park on St. Mary's Isle Situate close to the South side of Cow Green it is it is handsomely ornamented with clumps of wood, and is used as a pasture field for the youngest of the Catle hence the name. |
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[Note against Calf Ward] Not to be engraved
see Mr Muir's Letter dated 1st March 1854
& Page 55.-
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To be attached to Name Book 43D when found
Galla Hill
Galla Hill Wood
All these "Gallowy" should be Galla which is a Gallic word [initialled NM?]
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1 March 1854
Dear Sir
I duly received your form
of the 16 Feby [February] with a Roll of
Ordnance Maps in which the
Earl of Selkirks estate is shown
- I have on your desire looked
over these maps & with the
exception of the few alterations
which I have marked on
the sheets I think you
already have every thing
most correct and I hope
it may not be long now
before we can have the
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that he marked "St Mary's
Isle" on a larger scale
and he understands that
this was promised. Has
such a plan been made
& if so his Lordship
would to like to see it before
being finished
I am Your ?
NW Muir
I have returned the maps
by this post pm
I have some faint remembrance
of something asked for
? any Cor [Correspondence] here on subject
The only corrce [correspondence] I have
on record with Lord Selkirk is herewith
No relation to Graslin???
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SLATE HARBOUR |
Slate Harbour
Slate Harbour |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.W. [South West] by South of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small indent on the Sea Shore of St Mary's Isle, where vessels of small tonage lie to unload Coals etc. for the use of St Mary's house. |
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MID ISLE |
Mid Isle
Mid Isle |
Earl of Selkirk
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles S.S.W. [South South West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Park on St. Mary's Isle and Situated near to the West Side of the Garden. it is pleasantly ornamented with Clumps of Plantations and isolated trees. & its position on the Isle Seems to have suggested the name. |
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[Note against Mid Isle] NB Subsequently
objected to by the
same parties viz
[Earl of Selkirk, William Muir Esqr]
Not to be engraved
See Mr Muir's Letter dated 1st March
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Lord Selkirk would wish the local names of "Mid-Isle" - "Alder Bog" +"Calf Wood" omitted altogether on St Mary's Isle - the other names
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ELDER BOG |
Elder Bog
Elder Bog |
Earl of Selkirk
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Park on St Mary's Isle and Situated a little to the South of the house, it is handsomely ornamented with clumps of plantations and isolated trees etc. It possibly took its name from Elder trees grown on it at Some former period. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 148 Elder Bog
[Note] Subsequently objected to by
the same parties viz [Earl of Selkirk, William Mure Esqr]
[Note]To be omitted See Page 55 and Mr Muir's Letter
Dated 1st March 1854 on Page 54
Alder the name of a tree (English)
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CANNEE |
Cannee
Cannee
Cannee
Canee
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Cannee |
Adam Lee
William Marshall
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Valn, [Valuation] roll 1819
Ainslies Map 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S.E. [South East of Kirkcudbright.
A commodious farm house 2 Stories and an extensive Steading of out out houses (including a thrashing machine) all slated and in good repair, with a farm of about 500 acres of land attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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COTLAND WELL |
Cotland Well
Cotland Well
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[About 1/2 Mile S.E. [South East] of Kirkcudbright.
A Spring Well on the farm of Cannee and Situated on the Western side of a portion of land called Cotland (hence the name). The water of which is Conveyed through pipes for the Supply of St. Mary's Isle (House) |
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BLACK MORROW PLANTATION |
Black Morrow Plantation
Black Morrow Plantation
Black Morrow
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Blackmurray |
Adam Lee
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John Muir
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Nicholson History of Galloway Vol [Volume] I P. [Page] 363
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[Situation] About 5/8 Mile S. [South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large plantation on the farm of Cannee the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash Beech Firs etc. It took its name from a "Gipsy Chief" who had made this wood his principal residence called Murray or Morrow "probably a corruption of Moor and from his black complexion was called "Black Morrow or Murray" his giant strength and ferocity made him the terror of the Stewartry, and especially the Lower and more wealthy part of the district suffered much by his depredations." Young McLellan son of the former Laird of Bombie, anxious to recover his father's land, but not daring to make an attack on Black Murray personally, filled a Well beside his residence in the wood with Spirits, of which the Gipsy chief drank so freely that he soon fell a sleep, which McLellan perceiving him Sprang from his hiding place, And at one blow evered his head from the body of the Black Murray and with it upon the point of his Sword proceed to the King. , and from which circumstance he reganed his father's large domains. "In the above King's reign (James II) this portion of Galloway was infested with a company of Gipsies from Ireland, whereupon the King issued a proclamation bearing , who ever should dispute them , and bring in their Captain dead or alive, should have the Barony of Bombie for his reward, So it happened the brave young McLellan was restored back to his father's possessions for this remarkable Action, and he took for his crest a Moor's head on the point of a Sword, and Think on, for his Motto." See Nicholsons Hist [History] of Galloway Vol [Volume] I P. [Page] 363 |
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BLACK MORROW WELL |
Blackmorrow Well
Blackmorrow Well
Black Morrow
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Black Morrow
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BlackMurray
Black Morrow |
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John Brown Kirkcudbright
Earl of Selkirk
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[Situation] About 7/8 Mile S. by E. [South by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A good Spring Well Situated close to the West Side of Black Morrow Plantation and about a Mile from the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. It is traditionally handed down as being where the young McLellan slew the Black Morrow. See description of "Black Morrow Plantation" |
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PARADISE |
Paradise
Paradise |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A portion of arable land in Black Morrow Plantation. It is a little elevated, and commands a fine prospect of the Solway Firth to it many of the Towns people resort during the Summer Months, hence the name. It is Situated close to the East side of Black Morrow Well. - |
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Form 136 Page 194 - BlacKmorrow Well
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SOUNDING KETTLE |
Sounding Kettle
Sounding Kettle |
William Henry
Alexander Watson |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
This name applies to a hole at the N.W.[North West] end of Orchard plantation into which a Small Stream enters making a remarkable sound, hence the name |
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MOSS BANK PLANTATION |
Moss Bank Plantation
Moss Bank Plantation |
Charles Brackrige
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John Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small belt of plantation on the farm of Cannee the wood of which consists Oak, Ash, Firs etc. |
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DRUMCROY |
Drumcroy
Drumcroy
Drumcroy |
Earl of Selkirk
Charles Brackridge
John McWhan |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small hill or eminence of a ridge like shape, on the farm of Cannee, the Soil of which is chiefly arable land.- |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 281- Sounding Kettle
199- Moss Bank Plantation
196- Drumcroy
[Note] Druim A ridge of a hill
Croy may be from the Craidh which
Signifies land, it also signifies hillside
or Croy may be from Croich which signifies a gallows or gibbet
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AUCHENFLOWER |
Auchenflower
Auchenflower
Auchenflower
Auchenflower
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Auchinflower |
John Payne
Charles Brackridge
Map of County
Val [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Val [Valuation] Roll (Anct.) [Ancient] |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A Cottage Slated and in good repair, on the farm of Cannee. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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AUCHENFLOWER PLANTATION |
Auchenflower Plantation
Auchenflower Plantation |
John Payne
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Charles Brackridge |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.[South South] East of the town of Kirkcudbright. A Small plantation on the farm of Cannee the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash, Firs etc. |
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WASH HOUSE |
Wash House
Wash House |
Charles Brackridge
John Payne |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles S.S.E South South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A wash house in good repair on the farm of Cannee and Situate close to Buckland or Grange Burn. It was erected by the Earl of Selkirk to accommodate the people of its locality, as a Wash house. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 194
Form 136 Page 194 - Auchenflower
Page 200 - Auchenflower Plantation
Page 200 - Wash House
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MILL HOUSE |
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House |
Charles Brackridge
Alexander Reed
Map of County |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles S.S.E [South South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A house in middling repair on the farm of Cannee, formerly a Mill had been adjacent (hence the name) No trace of the Mill is now to be Seen. - |
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LOW BANKS |
Low Bank
Low Bank
Bank
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Galtway Banks |
John Muir
Adam Lee
Val [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Ainslie's Map 1820 |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles S.E. by S.[South East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A farm house two Stories high and out houses (including a thrashing machine) all Slated and in good repair, with a farm of about 400 acres of land attached. the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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HIGH BANKS PLANTATION |
High Banks Plantation
High Banks Plantation |
Charles Brackridge
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John Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles E.S.E [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable plantation on the farm of High Banks (hence the name) the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash, Beech Firs etc a little to the South is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Highbank" |
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ORCHARD BANKS PLANTATION |
Orchard Banks Plantation
Orchard Banks Plantation |
Charles Brackridge
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John Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A long narrow plantation on the farm of Cannee the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash, Beech etc. |
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BUCKLAND BURN |
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn
Grange Burn |
John Muir
Charles Brackridge
James Williamson Matchill
James Williamson Sypland
John Airlie Bombie
William Geddes
Ainslie's Map |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a SW [South West] direction to its conflux Manxman's Lake. A considerable stream or burn taking its rise on the farm of Lochdougan, Sypland & Hartburn from the latter it is named Balgreddan Burn from its source to its junction with "Gribdie Burn" and from which point it is called Buckland Burn to its entrance into Grange farm. See Description in Name List 51A. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 199 - Orchard Bank Plantation
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GALTWAY CHURCH (In Ruins) |
Galtway Church (in ruins)
Galtway Church (in ruins)
Old Kirk of Galtway
Galtway Church
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Church of Galtway |
John Nicholson
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Ainslie's Map
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Chalmers Caledonia Vol III P 312 |
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[Situation] About 1 7/8 Miles S.E. by E of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The ruins of an ancient church with a graveyard attached, surrounded by a thriving plantation, and has a very sequestered appearance, the ancient wall of the grave yard is much dilapidated but still exibits its former boundaries. It is on the farm of High Banks and situated on a little eminence about 1/4 of a mile to the South of the above farm ho, [house]. The church seems to have been but Small, as the remains of the ruins are only about 30ft in length by 15 in breadth,. Close to the South side of the ruins is a tomb or sepulchre belonging to one Ledderdale. the graveyard is still used by a few of the more ancient inhabitants of the locality in its Eastern Corner are three tabulated monumental Stones 2 of which covering the dust of two daughters of Dunbar Earl of Selkirk & the other to the memory of Catharine daughter of Sir George Hume Baronet, the oldest Monument in the cemetery is one within the tomb or Sepulchre which covers the dust of Thomas Ledderdale of St Mary's Isle, who died 10th February 1687. Galtway anciently was a parish of itself but in 1663 was united with Kirkcudbright. It is both traditionaly and historically handed down, that a village stood convenient to it, |
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[Note] Galtway from the
British Galt Wy
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HIGH BANKS |
High Banks
High Banks |
John Muir
Mr Rigg |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles E.S.E [East South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A farm house and outhouses all Slated and in good repair with a considerable farm of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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LITTLE DRUM |
Little Drum
Little Drum |
John Muir
George Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Eminence on the farm of Low Banks, the soil of which is arable land. |
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BIG DRUM |
Big Drum
Big Drum |
John Muir
George Muir |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 7/8 Miles S. E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
An eminence or Knoll on the farm of Low Banks the soil of which is arable land. |
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GILLROANIE |
Gillroanie
Gillroanie |
John Muir
Mr Rigg |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 Miles S. [South] East of the town of Dumfries.
A small farm house in middling repair with a small farm of land attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 205 - Little Drum
Page 204 - Big Drum
Page 209 - Gillroanie
Gilllronie A ravine abounding
with brushwood from Gill a strait Small Glen
and rone a shrub or bush
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GALTWAY MOSS |
Galtway Moss
Galtway Moss
Galtway Moss |
John Muir
George Muir
Statistical Account of KikKcudbright |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable Marsh on the farm of Low Banks and Situated on the North Side of the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Dundrennan Abbey and about 2 mile an half from the former. In the Winter season it forms more of a Loch nor a Marsh. |
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NORTH MILTON |
North Milton
North Milton |
William Carnochan
Thomas McMinn |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 3/8 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small farm house and outhouses in good repair with about 60 acres of land attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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Form 136
Page 205 - Galtway Moss
209- North Milton |
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CAIRNY HILL |
Cairney Hill
Cairney Hill |
William Cornochan
Thomas McMinn |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 1/2 Miles SE [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A considerable hill on the farm of Mid Milton the soil of which is arable land. It contains many small clumps or rocks, which possibly gave rise to the name. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 200 -Cairny Hill
208- Doon Hill is crossed out "Parish of Rerrick"
Cairny - Abounding in Cairns
Scott Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
Doon from the Gaelic
Dun A hill, hillock, mount etc. |
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FORT [Balig] |
Fort
Fort
The Doon
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The Doon
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Camp
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British Camp or Fort
British Camp or Fort
British Camp or Fort |
John Muir
Mr Rigg
John Brown Kirkcudbright
Alexander McKennel Kirkcudbright
Ainslies Map 1820
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Mr Bell
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Mr McMinn
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Mr Carnochan |
050 |
[Situation] About 3/8 Miles S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable British Fort on the farm of Balig and Situated on the Summit of "Doon Hill", from it very probably the hill derived its name. The fort is of a Circular Shape and is surrounded by a double rampart or trench, which is very much defaced by the plough. - |
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RING BURN |
Ring Burn
Ring Burn
Ring Burn
Ringburn |
William Cornochan
Thomas McMinn
Map of County
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a S. [South] Direction passing the W. [West] side of Doon Hill.
A Small Street or burn taking its rise on the lands of Bombie and running in a Southerly direction to its conflux with the Solway Firth. It receives this name at Ring Bridge & retains it to a Mill Dam a little North of Dunrod and thence it is called Dunrod Burn to its influx with the Sea. - |
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RING BRIDGE |
Ring Bridge
Ring Bridge |
William Cornochan
Thomas McMinn |
050 |
[Situation] About 3 7/8 Miles S.E. [South East] of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
A small Stone built Bridge of one arch Crossing Ring Burn (hence the name) On the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Dundrennan Abbey, and about 3 from the former. |
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RING LIGGAT |
Ring Liggat
Ring Liggate Smithy
Ring Liggate Smithy
Ringligget
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Ringliggate
Ring Liggat
Ring Liggat |
Earl of Selkirk
William Cornochan
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Thomas McMinn
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Ainslies Map 1820
William Muir Esqr.
John Nicholson |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 5/8 Miles S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A black Smiths forge and dwelling house with about 5 acres of land attached. It is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 208 - Ring Bridge
207 - Ring Liggat
Entry for Galtway scored out " This recommended not to be
written by Earl of Selkirk& his factor"
Liggat. A gate so hung that it
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FORT |
Moat
Moat
Fort
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Fort
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Fort
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Fort |
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William Cornochan
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
James Broom Kirkcudbright
Alexander Kinnel Kirkcugh. [Kirkcudbright]
Statistical Acct. [Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 1/4 Miles S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small natural mound which has been surrounded by an artificial fosse and rampart, but in consequence of cultivation & improvements in the land the fosse and and rampart is nearly all defaced with the exception of a small portion on the western side of the fort which is almost entire. the fort is about 100 feet in diameter at base and tapers a little to the Summit and measures about 66 feet in diameter. The people of it locality invariable call it a Moat, but people aquanted with such would call it a fort the latter in all probality is the most correct. - |
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GALTWAY PLANTATION |
Galtway Plantation
Galtway Plantation
Galtway Plantation
Galtway Plantation |
John Muir
Mr Rigg
William Cornochan
Statistical Acct [Account] |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 1/4 Miles SE [South East] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright. A small plantation on Galtway Hill the wood of which consists of Fir. |
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Form 136
Page 206 - Moat [Fort]
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GALTWAY HILL |
Galtway Hill
Galtway Hill
Galtway Hill |
John Muir
Mr Rigg
William Cornochan |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 3/8 Miles S E [South East] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A tolerable Sized hill on the farm of Galtway, the Soil of which is chiefly rocky pasture. On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Galtahill" |
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BACK GALTWAY (In Ruins) |
Back Galtway (in ruins)
Back Galtway (in ruins)
Back Galtway |
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Mr Muir
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Ainslies Map |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 1/2 Miles S E [South East] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright. The ruins of an old farm house which had a farm attached. |
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Form 136
Page 209- Galtway Hill
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GRANGE BURN |
Grange Burn
Grange Burn
Grange Burn |
Mr Moor
S. Kessock
Map of County |
050 |
[Situation] Running S. [South] Westerly Passing north side of Mutehill & through the Sands at low water S E [South East] side of St Mary's Isle.
The continuation of Buckland Burn receiving the name Grange Burn from the its entrance into Grange farm to its confluence with the Dee, but a great many would Call this Burn Buckland Burn from its source to its influx with the Dee. - |
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Grange. The buildings pertaining
to a corn farm. The place where the
rents and tithes of religious houses paid
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MANXMAN'S LAKE |
Manxman's Lake
Manxman's Lake
Manxman's Lake
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Mr Moore
S Kissock
Map of County 1829
Ainslies Map revd [revised] 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile S [South of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A considerable Creek or [Inlet] Bay on the East side of the River Dee. It affords good Anchorage for small vessels of about 60 or 80 tons burden. It is said that Smugglers want to land here with their contraband goods from the Isle of Man hence the name, or more probably from "Thomas Earl of Derby a young warlike chief, having Succeeded to the Sovereignty of Mar, to extend his fame and gratify the hostile feellings of this subjects to the Scots, made a decent upon the Shores of Galloway in 1507, at the head of a formidable body of furious Manxmen, & nearly destroyed the town of Kirkcudbright, for some years afterwards many of the houses remained in ruins".- |
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Form 136
Page 212 - Manxman's lake
[Note]
Altered accordingly on Plan - To be written more Southerly
[signed] L Counsel See Page 55, and Mr Muir's Letter
Dated 1st March 1854
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PARKGATE |
Parkgate
Parkgate
Parkgate
Torrs Village
Torrs Lake
Torlake |
William Moore Esqr
S Kissock
John Payne
Mrs Sharp
S Kissock
Ainslies Map |
050 |
[Situation] About 2 1/8 Miles S [South] of Kirkcudbright.
A small district of land including 6 dwelling houses and offices, each of which has about 14 acres of land attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Form 136
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GALTWAY VILLAGE (Site of) |
Galtway Village (site of)
Galtway Village (site of)
Galtway Village (site of)
Galtway Village (site of)
Galtway Village (site of) |
William Muir Esqr.
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William McWhinny
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 S.E. by E. [South East by East] of the town of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
The site of an Ancient village. The site of this village is still well Known to most of the intelligent inhabitants of this locality It is also considered that it was once a populous village although at present no vestige remains except the tracks of two buildings & some remains of fences . In Sinclair's Sta. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol.[Volume] XI Page 14 is the following account "In the parishes of Dunrod & Galtway now annexed to Kirkcudbright Some vestiges of villages may still be traced: and from good information obtained from old people still alive; the inhabitants of these villages were very numerous. The cause of this depopulation must be traced back to the time of the civil wars in the reign of Charles I. and Cromwell, the usurper. John 3 Lord of Kirkcudbright who possessed almost the whole property of this extensive parish took up arms for the King raised a regiment of upon his own charges (levied chiefly from among his tenants & vassals) and carried them over to Ireland from whence it may be presumed very few ever returned." |
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MUTEHILL |
Mutehill
Mutehill
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Muithill
Moote Hill |
John Nicholson
John Dickie
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient]
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050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles S [South] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A neat built house and out houses with a small farm of about 6 acres of land. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. This house took its name from a moat which was adjacent to the house, but now no trace of the moat is visible. - |
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SKINNEL BURN |
Skinnel Burn
Skinnel Burn |
David Carson
John Dickie |
050 |
[Situation] Running in a Westerly direction to Manxmans' Lake.
A Small stream or Burn taking its rise on the farm of Low Banks and running in a Westerly direction to its conflux with Kirkcudbright Bay.- |
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GRANGE |
Grange
Grange
Grange
Grange
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Grange
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Grange |
John Nicholson
John Dickie
Map of County
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient]
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050 |
[Situation] About 2 Miles S. [South] by East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A neat and Commodious farm house and outhouses all slated and in good repair with a considerable farm land attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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GRANGE HILL |
Grange Hill
Grange Hill
Grange
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Grange |
John Nicholson
David Carson
Val [Valuation] Roll (1819)
Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient] |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles S. by E. [South by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large hill on the farm of Grange (hence the name) the soil of which is chiefly arable land with a great portion of it planted with wood. On its summit is Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Grange hill" |
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GRANGE WOOD |
Grange Wood
Grange Wood |
John Nicholson
John Dickie |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles S. E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large tract of plantation on the farm of Grange (hence the name) the wood of Consists of Oak, Ash, Beech & Fir. - |
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Form 136
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LIGGAT CHEEK |
Liggate Cheek
Liggate Cheek
Liggate Cheek |
David Carson
John Fitzsimons
Map of County |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S. S. [South South] East of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A row of houses (on the farm of Low Bank) in good repair occupied by Agricultural labourers the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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CROFTHEAD |
Crofthead
Crofthead |
David Carson
John Fitzsimons |
050 |
[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S. S. E. [South South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Cot house in middling repair, on the farm of Low Bank The property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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Form 136
Page 218 - Liggat Cheek
218 - Crofthead
Liggat. A gate so hung that
it may shut of itself
Scott. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
Crofthead now written in Plan
in accordance with reply to Plan Remarks.
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT |
Kirkcudbright
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Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright |
William McLellan Esqr [Kirkcudbright]
John Brown
Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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[Situation] On the Eastern side of the River Dee and about 3 Miles above its estuary.
A sea port, A Royal Burgh and the county town of Kirkcudbrightshire pleasantly situated on the Eastern bank of the "River Dee" about 4 Miles above its estuary [30] Miles from Dumfries & 60 from Portpatrick. It is bounded on the West side by the Dee, on the East by the wooded and most elevated portion of the parish, and on the South by St Mary's Isle surrounded by large plantations which adds much to the scenery of the burgh, when looking on from the heights on the East side the town looks gay & more resembling a small but proud city, than an inconsiderable populated town. Its interior is regular, neat, clean, and contains not a few of recently built houses. A society of rather singular character, consisting of a large number of the inhabitants who built by subscription of all the Members a given Number of houses annually and disposed of each amongst the Subscribers by a kind of lottery which has done a great deal in modernizing the town. In 1763 it became supplied with excellent spring water conveyed in leading [pipes] from springs within the Glebe, to founts or Spouts which are dispersed through several parts of the town, and in 184_ it was provided with the modern luxury of gas light. The town contains 6 streets viz High St. Castle Street Union St. St. Cuthbert's St. St. Mary's St. the Mill Burn on Old Mill Burn St. One Ph [Parish] Church a Free Church a United Presbyterian Church A Roman Catholic Chapel 2 Academies one of which called Johnston's Free School, A branch office of the Bank of Scotland, a branch office of the Western Bank, A News room 3 Masonic Lodges, the old & New Gaol, Court room, Several good Inns the principal ones of which are the Commercial, Kings Arms & Selkirk Arms (Inns) all of which see their respective descriptions, and a considerable number of hard and soft ware shops etc. Kirkcudbright anciently was a burgh of regality & held by the Douglases Lords of Galloway as Superiors. It was erected to a Royal burgh in 1455 by a charter from James the II & in 1633 it received another charter from Charles I. The town is governed by one provost [2 baillies] one treasurer & 13 ordinary councillors, the burgh property is very considerable and yields a revenue of about £1200 expenditure about £870 [Continued] |
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT |
Kirkcudbright |
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The Magistrates exercise jurisdiction over only the old Royalty and with little or no patronage except the appointing of the town Officers, and teachers of the burgh school. Kirkcudbright unites with Dumfries, Annan, Sanquhar & Lochmaben in sending a member to parliament constituency about -- (A weekly market on Friday, and annual fairs are held in the last Friday of April & September, & on the Friday preceding Castle Douglas Mid summer fair) population at the most recent census 3526 including the parish. Kirkcudbright is rich in historical events. Fergus Lord of Galloway whose Palace stood on an Island in Loch Fergus near the burgh, and the last in the Male line of these ancient Princes of Galloway was Allan who dies in all probability, in the Castle, and was buried in Dundrennan Abbey. The patriot William Wallace took shipping at Kirkcudbright and sailed to France with McLellan of Bombie Ancestor of the noble family of Kirkcudbright, and about 50 faithful adherents. Edward I, King of England took up his abode in the original Castle of Kirkcudbright (now called Castle dykes) and remaind with his Queen & court ten days. Edward Bruce having subdued Galloway received from his Royal brother the Lordship of Galloway with the Castle of Kirkcudbright and all Baliol forfeited estates. it also afforded shelter for about 2 years to Henry VI of England & his Queen. James IV visited it divers times. And James VI appears to have been in it when in pursuit of Lord Maxwell, As the Burgh is in possession of a Small Silver Gun which according to tradition, was presented to the Magistrates during his visit, that the Burgers might occasionally shoot for it & by this means improve in the use of fire Arms, it has been shot for only 3 times in the memory of the oldest persons now living. 1st in 1781 2nd on the 22nd of April 1830 & 3 on the 28th June 1838 the day of the Queen's Coronation. A little west of the town is the site of the ancient Castle of Kirkcudbright situated upon a Mound (which is surrounded by a fosse which probably the tide flowed round it in former times)called Castle Dykes, and at the termination of High St. and Castle St. stands the ruins of Kirkcudbright Castle (See description of both these Castles in adjoining sheets) Kirkcudbright anciently was a fortified town Some traces of the fortification are still to be seen, the town is said to have had two Gates, but the site of only one can now be obtained.
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FERRY [Kirkcudbright] |
Ferry
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Ferry |
James McRoberts
John Nicholson
Map of Burgh 1821 |
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[Situation] Crossing the river on the NW [North West] side of the town of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
A passage of the River Dee where a Boat is stationed for the use of Conveying passengers etc a cross the river. The boat is flat bottomed and of an oblong shape, to each end of it is attached by hinges and suspended by chains a broad platform or pathway, which all kinds of vehicles can enter with as much ease as if travelling on a common road, The boat is commodious and can hold at once 4 Carts with their horses attached or two Carriages & one gig. It is moved along a chain by a crank wrench. The rent of the Ferry & Boathouse is £140. The property of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. |
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QUAY |
Quay
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Quay |
William McLelland Banker
John Broone Kirkcudbright |
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[Situation] On the N.W. [North West] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Quay situated at the Western side of the town on the Eastern side of the River Dee, and consisting of two small Jetties, one of them is substantially built with Stone & Lime & the other is of a wooden construction principally for the accommodation of the weekly Steam packet which plys betwixt this & Liverpool. The former jetty was erected in 1823-24, to which the magistrates of Kirkcudbright expended about £1800 in building it, to account of which expenditure they had received from the Convention of Royal burghs in principal & accumulated interest about £1100. The balance of £700 was paid from the funds or credit of the burgh. The latter was erected in 1835-36 and to which the sum of £112 was expended by the magistrates in its erection. No. [Number] of vessels belonging the Port is 26 (exclusive of the Steam packet) with their respective tonnage varying from 30 to 100 tons burden total about 1000. Harbour dues one penny per ton. The centre of the River opposite the Quay is 30 feet deep at Spring tides & about 500 in breadth. At neap tides its depth is from 20 to 25 feet & its breadth about 400 feet. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 36
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SNUFF MILL |
Snuff Mill
Snuff Mill |
Robert Cruickshank
James Stewart |
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[Situation] At the N.N.E [North North East] end of the town of Kirkcudbright. A small house in indifferent repair at present used as a store but at one time as a Snuff Manufactory hence the name. |
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SNUFF MILL WELL |
Snuff Mill Well
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Snuff Mill Well |
Robert Cruickshanks
James Stewart |
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[Situation] At the N.N.E [North North East] end of the town of Kirkcudbright. A small Well the water of which is Conveyed by a pipe it is Situated Convenient to Snuff Mill hence the name. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 221 - Snuff Mill
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CURLING DAM |
Curling Dam
Curling Dam |
Robert CruiKshank
Thomas Milroy |
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[Situation] At the NNE [North North East] end of the town of Kirkcudbright. A Small Artificial pond made by the Curling Club of the town of Kirkcudbright for the use of curling during the time of frost hence the name Curling Dam. |
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Form 136
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SNUFF MILL CREEK |
Snuff Mill Creek
Snuff Mill Creek |
William McLellan
William Douds |
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[Situation] On the NNE [North North East] side of the town of KirKcudbright. A small creek on the River Dee at the influx of a small Stream which passes the Snuff mill hence the name. - |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH (Site of) |
St Andrews Kirk (site of)
St Andrews Kirk (site of)
St Andrews Kirk (site of)
St Andrews Church
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St Andrews Church
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St Andrews Church |
William Muir
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John Nicholson
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Mr McWhinny
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Chalmer's Caledonia
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Nicholsons Galloway Vol. [volume] I P. [Page] 493 |
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[Situation] On the N [North] side of High St. near the Southern side of the town.
The Site of an old church which tradition still recollects which appears was surrounded by a Grave Yard. The new jail is built on the site or at least part of the site of the Church See Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Kirkt [Kirkcudbright] 1845 page 21. It appears this Church & churchyard became the property of Sir Thomas Maclellan of Bombie soon after the reformation. As it appears by a record of the burgh that Sir Thomas Maclellan in the year 1570 Sold the Friars' church and the church of St Andrews with their churchyards to the Magistrates Council, and community of Kirkcudbright See Sinclair's Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol II P 28.
St Andrews church was within the town and in this Situation occupied by the new jail. It possessed a burying ground for within the last 50 years human bones have been found in the gardens near the Site of the ancient building. Nicholsons Hist [History] of Galloway vol [volume] I P. [Page] 493 |
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Form 136
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MANSE (Free Church) [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Church Manse
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Free Church Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] J McMillan
Walker Stephenson |
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[Situation] At the NNE [North North East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright. A handsome built house of the modern Style of Architecture, two Stories high and in good repair, in front of the house is a small portion of ornamental ground and at its S [South] and S. East [South East] side is the Office houses and a beautiful Kitchen Garden. It is the property of the Free Church Congregation. |
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JOHNSTON'S FREE SCHOOL |
Johnstone's Free Shool
Johnstone's Free Shool
Johnston's Free School |
John McLaren
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John Nicholson
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Inscription on School |
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[Situation] Near the North end of St Mary's Street, at the NNE [North North East] end of the town.
A large and handsome Edifice of the modern Gothic style of Architecture, built in 1848 at a cost of £2500 (which was left, besides a considerable [mortgage] fund for the endowment of the the Teachers) by the late William Johnston Esqr. who left it under the Superintendance of the Free Church, and the rules of admittance is, that the parents of the Children must be natives of the parish or otherwise residents 7 years prior to the admittance of their children (there is no restrection to Sects) The average number of scholars is about 250 who are taught free of any fees, in it are taught the ordinary branches of education, taught in in English Schools including Mathematics, Classics etc. There are two Teachers a male & a female. The former has a Salary of £100 and the female Teacher £50. This school is surrounded by a large portion of playground for the Children. The property of the Free Church Congregation. The Edifice is surmounted by a squared tower used as belfry. - |
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Form 136
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FREE CHURCH [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Church
Free Church |
Robert Cruikshank
Walker Stevenson |
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[Situation] Near the North end of St Mary's St and the NE [North East] Side of the town.
A large and handsome Edifice of the Modern Style of Architecture with tower used as belfry, built in 1843 at a cost of about £1100 which was defrayed by in America. Its interior is well fitted up with gallaries and is sufficient to accommodate with sittings to about 900 hearers, the average number of attendence is about 800 and Communicants 650 The Minister is the Rev [Reverend] John McMillan whose stipends amounts to £200, £130 of which paid by the Free Church Sustentation fund & the remainder by the Congregation. - |
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SHILLINGHILL |
Shilling Hill
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Shelling Hill
Shelling Hill |
Revd [Reverend] John McMillan
James Beck
Edward McCartrey |
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[Situation] Near the NE [North East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Cottage in middling repair,. The property of James McKeachie. It is situated on a Small elevation called Shelling hill hence the name :- |
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT MILL (Corn) |
Kirkcudbright Mill
Kirkcudbright Mill |
Adam Rankine
Robert Maxwell |
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[Situation] At the N. E. [North East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A corn Mill near N [North] Eastern side of the town of Kirkcudbright it has been for many years untenanted, and lying in a ruinous condition, but has recently been taken by a Mr Broadfoot on a lease of 21 years at the low rent of £20 per year, so as to enable the tenant to put her in complete repair. It is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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Form 136 Page 225 - Shilling Hill
Page 230 - Kirkcudbright Mill
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Shilling, - grain that has been
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LANCEFIELD |
Lancefield
Lancefield |
Adam Rankine
James Beck |
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[Situation] At the N.N.E [North North East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A few houses and a small portion of land attached used as gardens, the houses are chiefly Occupied by agricultural Labourers. The property of Mr Rankine of Kirkcudbright. This place was formerly a tannery but now long since in disuse. - |
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BARBARA'S WELL |
Barbara's Well
Barbara's Well |
James Beck
Edward McCartney |
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[Situation] Near the N. E. [North East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Spring well issuing from a lock and Situated a Short distance to the East of Shelling Hill, it is said that it took its name from a woman called Barbara who had lived convenient to it. - |
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SHILLING HILL |
Shilling Hill
Shilling Hill |
James Beck
Edward McCartney |
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[Situation] At the N.E. [North East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small eminence near the old corn mill of Kirkcudbright it is said that in former times that the corn was shelted or winnowed on this eminence previous to the grinding of it in the Mill and from which circumstance very possibly it took the name. - |
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Page 229 - Shilling Hill
Sheelin Hill. the eminence near a
Mill where the kernel of the
grain were separated by the
wind from the husks.
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Sheeling the same with
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HIGH STREET [Kirkcudbright] |
High Street
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High Street |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr
Map of Burgh 1821 |
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[Situation] Forming the W [West] and Southern part of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and Spacious Street going off from the Moat Brae, or ratherly branching off St. Cuthberts St, and running in a Southerly direction for about 300 yards to a point called the "Market Cross" thence changing its course and runs due East over a distance of about 360 yards, from the Southward line of High Street, Castle St. runs parallel with it and to the East of it, from nearly the River Side to the Eastward line of High St. Union Street connects the parallel thoroughfares nearly at their Middle, in the manner of the connecting Stroke between the limbs of the letter H. High St. though irregularly built Contains not a few of Spacious edifices. It is winged on both side of both its lines with closes or narrow alleys, it also contains numerous hard & Software Shops, public houses, the Old & New Jails the Court house. Market Cross & a branch Office of the Bank of Scotland etc. The Street is well drained and Macadamized with a paved causeway on each side.- |
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Form 136
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KING'S ARMS INN [Kirkcudbright] |
King's Arms Inn
King's Arms Inn |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr. |
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In the W. [West] side of High St. near the Western side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A commodious building two Stories high slated and in good repair with offices houses in the rear used as stabling etc. It is one of the principal Inns in the burgh, and affords good accommodations to Commercial travellers & other Gentlemen etc above the door is a Sign board with the representation of the King's Arms hence the name. |
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MARKET CROSS [Kirkcudbright] |
Market Cross
Market Cross |
John Broom
William McLellan Esqr. |
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[Situation] In High St and near the Western side of the town of Kirkcudbt. [Kirkcudbright].
That portion of High St,. which is in front of the Old gaol, where the weekly market and annual fairs are held (hence the name) the former are very badly attended often with not a Single individual. On it are two or three Square blocks of red Stone surmounted by a Gas Lamp post, |
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Form 136
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SHIP INN [Kirkcudbright] |
Ship Inn
Ship Inn |
John Nicholson
Sign Board |
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[Situation] At the N.[North] end of High St. and on the Western side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A house (used as public house) two Stories high and in good repair above the door is a Sign board with the representation of a Ship on it, hence the name |
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MOAT BRAE [Kirkcudbright] |
Moat Brae
Moat Brae |
John Nicholson
Rev [Reverend] J Underwood |
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[Situation] Near the N. [North] end of Castle St. and on the N.W. [North West] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The remains of an ancient Moat situate near the Northern end of Castle Street. It is of an eliptical form with its Northern & Western Sides about 12 feet in height, originally it had been used as a place where Courts of Justice were dispensed, it is also traditionally and historically handed down as being the site of an ancient church & grave yard Called Greyfriars and on which Site in 1730 the late Church of Kirkcudbt. [Kirkcudbright] was built See description of Old Church.- |
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Brae - the side of a
hill, An acclivity
Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
Moats or Motes were fortified eminences
used for courts of justice. There seems to
have been two places of this Kind in the
parish namely one in the town Still bearing
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AISLE OF OLD CHURCH |
Old Church (Aisle of) (1730)
Old Church (Aisle of) (1730)
Old Aisle
School of Industry
School of Industry |
William McLellan Esqr of Kirkcudbright
John Broom
Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 1845
John Nicholson
William Muir Esqr |
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[Situation] Near the North end of Castle St. o the NW [North West] side of the town of Kirkcudbright. The remains of the late Parochial Church little of which is now left except the aisle, at the South end of which in a recess in the wall formed by a semicircular arc and surmounted by the joint arms of Herries Maxwell & McLellan, inscribed by suitable inscriptions, also lies a figure of a belted Knight Thomas McLellan who founded Kirkcudbright Castle whose family are deposited in a vault below. In 1846 a beautiful Marble Table with suitable inscriptions was affixed to the wall to commemorate Dr [Doctor] Muter who died in Jany [January] 1820, and was interred in St. Cuthberts Graveyard. A splendid pulpit of oak still occupies the Western corner of the room. The room is now occupied as a school of Industry where young children are taught the elementary branches of education such as reading writing sewing knitting etc by a Governess who receives a salary of £20 per year from the Earl of Selkirk and 1d per week from each scholar of whom there are about 110 average, attending it. The building stands on the site of the Grey friars church pertaining to a convent of the same order, which was granted in 1564 by Mary Queen of Scots to the Magistrates of the burgh, for a protestant church it having been petitioned form by the General Assembly. It was used as a church until 1730 when it was supplanted by another which was occupied as the Ph [Parish] Church up to 1830. The aisle only of the latter is left which is used as a school, a great part of it was taken away for the erection of the present edifice. The Aisle is property of the Earl of Selkirk who purchased it from the Burgh to prevent its being pulled down. |
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SCHOOL [Kirkcudbright] |
Old Church (Aisle of) (1730)
Old Church (Aisle of) (1730)
Old Aisle
School of Industry
School of Industry |
William McLellan Esqr of Kirkcudbright
John Broom
Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 1845
John Nicholson
William Muir Esqr |
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[Situation] Near the North end of Castle St. o the NW [North West] side of the town of Kirkcudbright. The remains of the late Parochial Church little of which is now left except the aisle, at the South end of which in a recess in the wall formed by a semicircular arc and surmounted by the joint arms of Herries Maxwell & McLellan, inscribed by suitable inscriptions, also lies a figure of a belted Knight Thomas McLellan who founded Kirkcudbright Castle whose family are deposited in a vault below. In 1846 a beautiful Marble Table with suitable inscriptions was affixed to the wall to commemorate Dr [Doctor] Muter who died in Jany [January] 1820, and was interred in St. Cuthberts Graveyard. A splendid pulpit of oak still occupies the Western corner of the room. The room is now occupied as a school of Industry where young children are taught the elementary branches of education such as reading writing sewing knitting etc by a Governess who receives a salary of £20 per year from the Earl of Selkirk and 1d per week from each scholar of whom there are about 110 average, attending it. The building stands on the site of the Grey friars church pertaining to a convent of the same order, which was granted in 1564 by Mary Queen of Scots to the Magistrates of the burgh, for a protestant church it having been petitioned form by the General Assembly. It was used as a church until 1730 when it was supplanted by another which was occupied as the Ph [Parish] Church up to 1830. The aisle only of the latter is left which is used as a school, a great part of it was taken away for the erection of the present edifice. The Aisle is property of the Earl of Selkirk who purchased it from the Burgh to prevent its being pulled down. |
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Kirkcudbright Castle (in ruins) 1582
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Kirkcudbright Castle (in ruins) 1582
Kirkcudbright Castle (in ruins) 1582 |
William McLellan Esqr of Kirkcudbright
John Broom
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John Nicholson |
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[Situation] Betwixt the North end of High St. & Castle St. an near the Centre of the town.
A large Castle (in ruins) built in the year 1582 (on the site of a Convent) by Thomas McLellan of Bombie who was then ancestor of the Lords of Kirkcudbright. It is a strong Gothic building lifting its Upper works so boldly into view, as to give conjointly with the tower of the New and Old Jail, Parochial & Free Church, a distinctiveness and markedness of feature to the burghal landscape, and, at the time when it was built, it must have been a splendid as it is still a spacious but roofless edifice. Above its principal entrance is the armorial bearing of the McLellans of Bombie. It retained its roof untill the year 1752, and is also supposed to have been built with the Stones of which had been removed from the Castles of Bombie & Castle dykes. It is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. This Castle is Situated at the Northern terminations of Castle St. & High St. |
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SHIPBUILDING YARD [Kirkcudbright] |
Shipbuilding Yard
Shipbuilding Yard |
Burgh Abstract
John Broom |
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[Situation] Near the Northern end of Castle St. and on the N. W. [North West] side of the town.
A Small enclosed yard Situate close to the harbour, it is used as a place where Small Boats or vessels are built & repaired hence the name. In it is a wooden shade (shed) used as a Carpentry Sop, and furnace for boiling tar etc. It is rented by James Williamson of Meikle Sypland & is the property of the Burgh. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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CASTLE ROW [Kirkcudbright] |
Castle Row
Castle Row |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr |
050 |
[Situation] branching in a Westerly direction from the N [North] end of Castle St. A small St. branching off Castle Street in a Westerly direction for about 50 yards, it only contains one row of houses, modern built, and all 2 stories high slated in good repair and are occupied chiefly by Tradesmen and Labourers. It is situated near to the South of the Old Castle hence the name. |
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WESTERN BANK [Kirkcudbright] |
Western Bank
Western Bank |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr |
050 |
[Situation] On the East side of High St. & on the W [West] side of the town of Kirkcudbright. A house two Stories high slated and in good repair, it is presently used as a branch office of the Western Bank of Scotland. |
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UNION STREET [Kirkcudbright] |
Union Street
Union Street
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Union Street |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr.
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] branching of the W [West] side of High St. and joining Castle St, and near the central part of the town. A Street branching off Castle Street in a Westerly direction and terminating at High Street a little to the South of the Western Bank, the houses are chiefly two Stories high Slated and in good repair it contains one Inn a few grocers Shops & the remainder dwelling houses chiefly Occupied by [tradesmen] Sailors and Agriculturalists. This St. is well drained and Macadamized & has a paved Causeway on each side.- |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Kirkcudbright] |
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church |
William Kirkpatrick
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Rev [Reverend] J Underwood |
050 |
[Situation] At the East side and near the centre of High Street.
A handsome & commodious Edifice situated at the Southern end of High Street. It was built in 1821 by voluntary subscriptions from members of the Congregation at a cost of about 1000 pounds, it is sufficient to accommodate with Sittings for about 500 hearers, the average number of Communicants is about 90. The Minister is the Rev [Reverend] G Wood whose Salary amounts to about £120, 80 of which paid by the Congregation and the remainder by the Synod fund.- |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 246- United Presbyterian Church
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JAIL [Kirkcudbright] |
Jail
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Gaol
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Gaol
New Goal & County Hall |
Alexander Kinnel Kirkcudbright
William McLellan Esr
John Broom
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] On the N. [North] side of High Street and on the S. [South] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A strong Substantial building of the Castellated Style of Architecture erected in 1815 at a cost of from 4000 to 5000 pounds, which was defrayed by the County and burgh of Kirkcudbright, the Gaol is 4 Stories high, with lower apartments Containing 3 cells, a refractory cell, a Bathroom and Warders room. The 2nd floor contains 4 cells, the third 5 cells, and the 4th contains 3 Cells. (Each floor has a passage and is furnished with a water closet) The roof of the above portion is surrounded by parapets and divided in two Compartments which serves as airing grounds for the prisoners. The tower contains two small Cells and a large one, and the Staircase in which is a door by which access is gained to the court house. A Small octagonal tower is Surmounted by a flag Staff, all the roof of the gaol is ashphalted. The gaol is warmed by three Stoves from which Smoke and heat is conducted by Iron pipes through [the] building. There are two enclosed yards in Connection, the governor's quarters being on the Side of one of them. - |
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Form 136
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COURT HOUSE [Kirkcudbright] |
Court House
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Court House |
William McLellan Esqr
John Nicholson |
050 |
[Situation] On the N. [North] side of High St. and the S. [South] side of Kirkcudbright.
A handsome building of the Modern Style of Architecture erected in the year 1800 at a cost of about £1000 by the burgh of Kirkcudbright, the lower apartments are chiefly used as offices by the Magistrates & Council of the town & the Upper floor used as the Court room which is lighted with gas, furnished and fitted up in an elegant style. It is situated in High St. and annexed to the Jail. - |
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POST OFFICE [Kirkcudbright] |
Post Office
Post Office |
John Nicholson
John Ferguson |
050 |
[Situation] On the West side of Castle St. & near the Central part of the town. A moderate Sized house occupied as post office for the last 25 years. The penny posts of Dundrennan Tynholm Borgue & Ringford are Subordinate to this office, letters are received from & despatched to them twice a day. The Irish & Wigtownshire Mail arrives here in the forenoon and the English Glasgow & Edinburgh arrives in the afternoon. For particulars see forms 136 |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 247 - Court House
276 - Post Office |
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COACH & HORSES INN [Kirkcudbright] |
Coach & Horses
Coach & Horses |
Sign Board
William McLellan Esqr. |
050 |
[Situation] On the N [North] side of High St. and the S [South] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A house two Stories high and in good repair with out houses attached used as Stabling etc. It is Situated in High St. near the junction of the South end of Castle Street. It is used as an Inn & the Occupier of which has horses & Cars on hire. Above the Door is a Sign board with the representation of the Coach & Horses hence the name. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 247 - Coach & Horses |
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GREY FRIARS' MONASTERY (Site of) |
Grey Friars Monastery (site of)
Grey Friars Monastery (site of)
Grey Friars Monastery (site of)
Convent for Franciscans or Gray Friars
Convent of the Greyfriars |
William Muir Esq
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John Nicholson
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William McWhinny
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Chalmers Caledonia
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Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
050 |
[Situation] At the N. [North] end of Castle Street and near the N.W. [North West] side of the town of Kirkcudbright. The Site of an ancient Convent or monastery. The site is still identified by all the intelligent inhabitants of the town. It appears to have Stood between the ruins of Kirkcudbright Castle & the Old Church or present School of Industry, beneath the last mentioned building is still the vault or Sepulchre which was the burial place of the McClellan of Bombie. - |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page - 278 - Grey Friars Monastery
At Kirkcudbright, there was
founded, in the reign of Alexander II
a Convent for Franciscan or Gray Friars
Chalmers Caledonia
Vol [Volume] III P [Page] 310
Spottiswood, 498
The general Assembly which sat in Edinburgh during the summer of 1564 petitioned Queen Mary
to grant the Friars' Church of Kirkcudbright to the magistrates to be used as a parish church
The Queen was pleased to comply with this request and the building then contained for the first
time a Protestant congregation. The Convent itself having suffered from the fury of the populace
was bestowed upon Sir Thomas McLellan of Bombie to afford him a site for a new residence.
This castle was created in 1582: it is now in ruins, but the walls remain almost entire etc. The late
Church of Kirkcudbright built in 1730 Stood upon the spot previously occupied by the Friar's Church.
Below the portions of it called the Old Aisle still remaining is the tomb in which the mortal remains
of the Maclellans were deposited "
See Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 Also Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol [volume] II P. [Page] 28
Chalmers Caledonia vol [volume] III P. [Page] 310 |
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CASTLE STREET [Kirkcudbright] |
Castle Street
Castle Street
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Castle Street |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr.
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] Branching from the N. [North] side of High St & near the E [East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and handsome Street branching off High Street and running in a Northerly direction and terminating at Kirkcudbright Castle from which it took its name, the houses on each Side are two stories high slated and in good repair, it contains one Inn used as the Masonic Lodge, one Apothecaries Hall The Post Office a few Grocers Drapers & tradesmen's Shops etc. the remainder are occupied as Dwelling houses by capitalists Medical practitioners Mechanics etc. This Street is well drained and Macadamized and has a paved Causeway on each Side. It also Contains one fount or Spout which Supplies it with water.- |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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FREE MASONS ARMS INN [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Mason's Arms
Free Mason's Arms
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Free Mason's Arms |
Sign Board
William McLellan Esqr
John Broom |
050 |
[Situation] In the E [East] side of Castle St & near the Eastern side of the Town of Kirkcudbright.
A house two Stories high and in good repair used as an Inn with the Upper floor used as Free Mason's Lodge (hence the name). In the front wall of the building is an excellent clock with 2 faces one of which facing the street & the other the interior of the room or Lodge. |
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SELKIRK ARMS HOTEL [Kirkcudbright] |
Selkirk Arms Hotel
Selkirk Arms Hotel |
Sign Board
William McLellan Esqr |
050 |
[Situation] In the N. [North] side of High St. and near the S. [South] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and handsome house of the modern style of Architecture two stories high and in good repair. It is used as one of the principal Inns in the burgh, and affords good accommodations to Commercial travellers etc Occupied by |
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BANK OF SCOTLAND [Kirkcudbright] |
Bank of Scotland
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Bank of Scotland |
William McLellan Esqr
John Broom |
050 |
[Situation] In the N. [North] side of High St. and near the S. [South] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and Substantial building two Stories high slated an in good repair, it is partly used as a branch office of the Bank of Scotland and the remaining part occupied as a dwelling by William McLellan Esqr, who is agent for the Bank |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 252 - Selkirk Arms Hotel
252 - Bank of Scotland |
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CHURCH |
Church
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Church
Church
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Church |
Rev [Reverend] J Underwood
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] Near the W. [West] side of St Mary's St. and the Eastern side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and handsome Edifice of the Gothic Style of Architecture with tower surmounted by an elegant spire used as belfry, built in 1830 at a cost of about £7000. £2565 of which were paid by the corporation for a Specified number of Sittings, and the remainder was defrayed by the Earl of Selkirk. The corporation was assisted by liberal Subscriptions from wealthy natives, living in England & the colonies & in North America etc. Its interior is well fitted up with three spacious gallaries sufficient to accommodate with Sittings about 1500, the burgh possesses 608 sittings which seat rents are exacted for all (with the exception of a small number for the accommodation of the poor) but only about 1/2 of them are let. No seat rents are exacted for the landward heritors, the trades possesses one of the gallaries for which £150 was bequeathed by Miss Gordon of Threave Mains to enable them to erect the gallary for the accommodation of themselves and families. The average number of hearers are about 1000, Communicants 600,the Minister is the Rev. [Reverend] J. Underwood whose stipends amounts to 19 Chalders of Grain exclusive of a Glebe of 9 acres of good arable land, and £50 per year for house rent as no Manse belongs to the church. The tower of Church Contains an excellent Bell and a clock with 3 faces, which is calculated to go 30 hours, and has a maintaining power to propel it while being wound up. It was made by a native artist of the town, and cost £100, and was presented along with the Bell to the Burgh by James Lennox Esqr of Dalskairth. |
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT CASTLE (Site of) |
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of)
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of)
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of) |
William McWhinny
William Muir Esqr
John Nicholson |
050 |
[Situation] about 10 Chains W by S.
[West by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The Site of the ancient Castle of Kirkcudbright which is Said to have been the residence of the Lords of Galloway. The Stones which formerly constituted the ruins were used (it is thought) in building in subsequent times another the ruins of which are still standing. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136 Page 277
Here was an ancient castle belonging to the Dowals
Lords of Galloway, when Galloway was a regality independent
of the Kingdom of Scotland. This castle descended with the other
property of the Lords to Dervorgelda heiress of Allan, the last
Lord of that regality, and was afterwards annexed to the crown, till James IV by a charter
dated at Edinburgh 26th February 1509 granted it together with the Castle Mains to the burgh of
Kirkcudbright. The mounds and dykes of this castle are still remaining; by its Situation
it evidently appears to have been constructed to defend the entrance of the River Dee. etc
Groses Antiquities Vol [Volume] 2 P [Page] 137
The Lords of Galloway as formerly noticed had another castle in the immediate
vicinity of the burgh, named Kirkcudbright Castle. In old deeds the lands
are called Castle Mains but now the place bears the name of Castledykes. The Castle was surrounded
by a deep ditch or fosse into which the tide at high water probably flowed. Traces of the building are
Still apparent though it has been long since demolished.
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GAS WORKS [Kirkcudbright] |
Gas Works
Gas Works |
William McLellan Esqr.
John Broom |
050 |
[Situation] Near the W [West] side of St Mary's St. and in the N. [North] part of the town of Kirkcudbright.
The Gasworks at Kirkcudbright were erected in 1839 by a joint stock Company of 320 Shares of £5 per Share. The Gasworks consists of the usal apparatus common to small works of the Kind, it has three retorts and one Gasometer, the coals used are the canal coal. Household burners are supplied at 11d per thousand cubic feet. The works are managed by a board of directors, and returns about 5 per cent to the proprietors. |
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BOAT HOUSE |
Boat House
Boat House |
James McRoberts
Robert Cruickshank |
050 |
[Situation] On the S. E. [South East] side of the Ferry and near the N. [North] part of the town of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
A small neat house one story high slated and in good repair it is the property of the burgh and the residence of James McRoberts who rents it and the ferry conjointly. - |
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Form 136
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ST CUTHBERT'S PLACE [Kirkcudbright] |
St Cuthbert's Place
St Cuthbert's Place |
William Elliot
Robert Cruikshanks |
050 |
[Situation] On the N. [North] Side of St. Cuthberts St. and near the N [North] part of the town of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
A small row of modern built houses, branching north off St. Cuthbert St. they are two stories high and one of the houses is occupied as a tavern the remainder shops and dwelling houses. |
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Form 136
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STEAM PACKET OFFICE [Kirkcudbright] |
Steam Packet office
Steam Packet office |
John McRobert
Robert Cruikshanks |
050 |
[Situation] About 4 chains N. [North] of St. Cuthberts St. and near the N. [North] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small stone building used as an office in connection with the "Countess of Galloway" Steam packet, where goods cattle etc are entered or booked for freight or passage to Liverpool. |
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Form 136
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ST MARY'S STREET [Kirkcudbright] |
St Mary's Street
St Mary's Street
St Mary's Street |
Robert Cruikshanks
Walker Stevenson
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] On the Eastern side of the town of Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright].
A Street branching off High St. and running in a Northerly direction for about 200 yards. It is an unedificed thoroughfare untill it intersects St. Cuthbert's St. which it does obliquely extending about 150 yards farther the houses on each on each side are two Stories high slated and in good repair, it contains one Inn a few grocers and tradesmens Shops, the remainder is Occupied as dwelling houses. It is well drained and Macadamized & has a paved Causeway on each Side. - |
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ST CUTHBERT'S STREET [Kirkcudbright] |
St. Cuthberts Street
St. Cuthberts Street
St. Cuthberts Street |
Robert Cruickshanks
Walker Stevenson
Map of Town 1821 |
050 |
[Situation] Branching of the N [North] end of Castle St. crossing St. Cuthbert's [Sq.] and near the N. [North] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large and Spacious Street branching off from the North end of Castle St. at an obtuse Angle of about 120 ° [degrees] running in direction N.E. [North East] by East over a distance of about 330 yards. The houses of this St. are chiefly (Modern) 2 Stories high Slated in good repair and occupied by Shop keepers Mechanics & Lawyers. It is well drained & Macadamized. - |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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COMMERCIAL INN [Kirkcudbright] |
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn |
Robert Cruikshanks
Walker Stevenson |
050 |
[Situation] On the N. [North] side of St.Cuthbert's St. and near the N. [North] part of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A large modern built house 2 stories high with out offices attached used as stabling. It is situate at the corner of St. Cuthbert's and St. Mary's Street and is one of the two principal Inns of the Burgh and affords good accommodation for Commercialists etc. it is occupied by the proprietress Mrs Kissock.
A coach leaves this Inn for Dumfries at 7 O'clock A.M. and returns at 8 O'clock P.M. |
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Form 136
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GEORGE INN [Kirkcudbright] |
George Inn
George Inn |
Robert Cruikshanks
Walker Stevenson |
050 |
[Situation] On the West side of St. Mary's St. and near the N. [North] part of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A commodious modern built house slated and in good repair it is one of the principal Inns of the Burgh having good accommodations for commercial travellers etc. A coach from the Inn runs daily between the Burgh and Dumfries leaving at 7 o'Clock A.M. and returning at 8 O'Clock P. M.
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Form 136
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MILLBURN |
Mill Burn
Mill Burn
Millburn Street
Millburn
Millburn
Millburn |
William Elliot
Robert Cruikshanks
Map of Town 1821
W. Marshall Esq.
James McKenzie Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] G. Wood |
050 |
[Situation] Forming the NE [North East] part of the town of Kirkcudbright. A small narrow street branching in a northerly direction off St Cuthbert's Street the houses are 2 stories high slated and partly in good repair occupied chiefly by small Shopkeepers Mechanics, labourers etc. This street is Macadamized and partly well drained.
Note. From a late enquiry it is ascertained that Millburn is considered a suburb of the Town more than a street & therefore in writing or speaking of it the word Street is never used by the inhabitants. |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn |
W Marshall Esqr.
James McKenzie Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] G. Woods |
050 |
[Situation] At the NE [North East] end of the Town of Kirkcudbright.
A Small Stream running through the NE [North East] Corner of the town of Kirkcudbright & runs into the Snuff Mill creek and into the Channel of the River Dee |
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Form 136
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R C CHAPEL [Kirkcudbright] |
Roman Catholic Chapel
Roman Catholic Chapel |
William McLellan Esqr.
Mr Douds |
050 |
[Situation] On the N. [North] side of St. Cuthberts St. and nearly mid way between St. Cuthbert's St. & St. Mary's St.
A house two Stories high and in good repair, with upper floor occupied as the Catholic Chapel the clergyman of which is the Rev [Reverend] Joseph Strain from Dabeatite, who can only officiate on the first Sunday of every month. Its average number of hearers is about 100, total number belonging to the parish 200, and 100 belonging to the adjoining parishes which occasionally attend it. It is well fitted up with Sittings and capable of accommodating about 132 persons. The ground floor of the building is occupied as tenements. The property of Mrs. Strain the Minister's mother, who resides in Dalbeattie. |
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Form 136
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MEIKLE YETT |
Meikle Yett
Meikle Yett
Meikle Yett |
John Nicholson
William McLellan Esqr.
Statistical Acct.[Account] |
050 |
[Situation] In High street and near to the S. [South] side of Castle Street. The Site of a gate of the old [fortifications] part of the Street of this place is also known by the name Meikle Yet and which place the principal gate is said to have been . There are still 2 stones one on each side of the Street each stone is perforated with a hole, in which hole it is said the lower pivots of the gate turned. From its appearance it would appear to have been a folding gate Surmounted by an Arch, On the Arch was three rounds balls composed of Stone one of which were taken away to a considerable distance and was afterwards brought back and placed along with the other two on an Archway at the entrance to St. Cuthbert's Graveyard. According to tradition there was another gate, which every enquiry has been made conserning it, but the place that it occupied cannot be ascertained. - |
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For 136
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OAKLEY HOUSE |
Oakley House
Oakley House |
John NicKolson
Rev. [Reverend] J Underwood |
050 |
[Situation] About 4 chains S. [South] of and near the W. [West] end of High St.
A handsome and commodious building two Stories high and in good repair, with a pleasantly ornamented garden attached, and surrounded by a Small portion of pleasure ground. It is the residence of the Revd. [Reverend] John Underwood the property of the Earl of Selkirk. - |
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OLD MILLBURN ROAD |
Old Millburn Road
Old Millburn Road |
Robert Crookshank
Walker Stevenson |
050 |
[Situation] Branching in a N.E. [North East] direction from the E. [East] end of High St. and on the E. [East] side of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A narrow road leading from the Eastern end of High Street and running for a Short distance in a Northerly direction to a range of houses varying from one to two stories in height, and chiefly occupied by tradesmen & Labourers. This road is macadamised & drained.- |
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Form 136
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ACADEMY [Kirkcudbright] |
Academy
Academy
Academy
New Academy |
Mr Flemming ?
Mr Sympson
Mr Mackintosh
Map of Town 1821 |
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[Situation] About 4 chains S.W. [South West] of High Street.
A large and Substantial Edifice of the Modern Style of Architecture consisting of three large Class rooms and a Library, it has a kind of piazza or portico, in front for the use of Scholars in bad weather. It was built in 1815 at a cost of about 1129 pounds, and the expense of its erection was partly defrayed by Subscriptions from the friends of the institution, its Site with about an acre of ground adjoining, was presented to the Magistrates, by the late Lord Selkirk, and placed under the patronage of the Magistrates and town Council of the Burgh. In the class rooms respectively are taught 1st in the Grammar department are taught Latin, Greek, French. and Geography etc the teacher of which has an annual Salary of £63 exclusive of fees. 2d in the Commercial department are taught Mathematics, Navigation, Geography, Bookkeeping, Arithmetic, Writing etc. The teacher received an annual salary of £50 and thirdly in the English department are taught History, Geography, Composition and the principles of the English Language, the teacher of which has an annual salary of £50 exclusive of Fees. The average number of scholars attending is about 150, whose fees vary from 2/6 [£0.2.6] to 7/6 [£0.7.6] p [per] Quarter. |
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Form 136
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CASTLE MAINS |
Castle Mains
Castle Mains |
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Muir |
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[Situation] About 8 chains W by S. [West by South] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A small Cottage in good repair with out houses used as Carpenter's shops and a Small garden attached. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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ST MARY'S WYND [Kirkcudbright] |
The Wynd
The Wynd
St. Mary's Wynd
St. Mary's Wynd |
Mr Shearer
Mr Fleming
John Nicholson
S. Davidson |
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[Situation] between the Academy & High St.
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Form 136
Page 266 - Castle Mains
Wynd - An alley; a lane
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OLD JAIL [Kirkcudbright] |
Old Jail
Old Jail |
William McLellan Esqr
John Nicholson |
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[Situation] On the S. [South] side of High St. and the S.W. [South West] side of the town.
A tolerable large ancient building erected upward of 100 years ago and Occupied as the burgh & County Gaol up to the year 1815 when it was superseded by a more commodious one which is Situated about 50 yards to the East and close to the rear of High Street (of which see description). The Old gaol, the ground floor contains a lock up a fire engine room and Store rooms. The upper apartment contains a Billiard room a reading room & remainder used for Military stores. It has a square tower surmounted by a conical Spire, and contains 3 Bells one of them dated 1646 and a clock (with two faces) of very Antique workmanship supposed to be of the same date as the building. It is situated at the Market cross and commands a good view of the northerly line of High Street, and built in line along with the Southerly side of the Eastern Line of the Same Street, And is the property of the Burgh. - |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
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FREE MASONS ARMS INN [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Masons Arms
Free Masons Arms
Free Masons Arms |
Sign Board
William McLellan Esqr.
John Broom |
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[Situation] On the South side of High Street.
A house tow Stories slated and in good repair. It is used as an Inn or public house with one of the Upper apartments used as a Free Masons Lodge. It situate in High Street a short distance to the West of the Meikle Yet. - |
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CORBY SLAP |
Corby Slap
Corby Slap |
John Underwood
John Broom |
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[Situation] Branching of the S. [South] side of High Street.
A narrow Street or Alley branching of High Street in in Southerly direction. It contains only a few houses at its northern, and occupied chiefly by Agricultural Labourers |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 260 - Free Mason's Arms Inn
260 - Corby Slap
Corbie, Corby - A Raven
Slap - A breach in a wall or hedge etc.
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WATER WORKS [Kirkcudbright] |
Water Works
Water Works |
William McLellan Esqr.
John Broom |
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The Apparatus by which the Town of Kirkcudbright is supplied with water and was first put into operation on the 23d March 1763. The following is a description of the construction & operation in detail. the water is collected in the Earl of Selkirks land of Kirk house in small cisterns from whence it is conveyed through leading pipes to a tank or reservoir occupying the whole basement floor of the tower of the old jail, from this tank it is conducted to the various Fountains distributed through several parts of the town, there are 4 fountains each supplied with a valve and one at the Market Cross which has two valves, at any of these founts by pulling a string the valve is raised and a copious Supply of excellent water is obtained, which ceases as soon as the string is let go. The supply of water rarely fails, And proves an enestimable boon to the inhabitants and contributing in no Small degree to the proverbial cleanliness and health of the town. None of the fountains display any ornament whatever, but the whole is of the most simple construction & Kept in repair at a very moderate cost of about 5 pounds 11/ [£5.11.0] per year. None of the fountains is known by any particular name. The expense of constructing the works was defrayed in part by the proceeds of a general collection for that purpose, the defiency being made up from the funds of the burgh. On the original Subscription paper still in good preservation, is the following note The lodge of St. Cuthberts held at Kirkcudbright heartly approving of the above Scheme now properly Completed, have paid five Guineas as a present towards defraying expenses thereof this 27th December 1764" (Signed) John Boyle Master - On the fountain at the Cross is a stone with the following inscription See other Side [Continued over] |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 270 Water Works
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"This fount not riches life supplies
Art gives what nature here denies
Posterity must surely bliss
St Cuthberts sons who purchased this"
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FOSSE (Remains of) [Kirkcudbright] |
Old Fortifications
Old Fortifications
Old Fortifications |
William McLellan Esqr
John Nicholson
John Broom |
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[Situation] Bounding the Western & Southern Side of the town of Kirkcudbright. The fortifications of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright which is said to have consisted of a wall and fosse with two gates for ingress & egress, a great part of the ditch is still visible and some parts totally obliterated. It left the "River Dee" at the SW [South West] corner of the present Dock where it is invisible & taking a southerly direction at the NW [North West] corner of the present Ph [Parish] Church yard where it becomes nearly entire for about 2 chains and forms a boundary line between the church yard and the gardens on the West, from thence it is totally obliterated until arriving at High st, where the stones on which the gate rested still remain & which spot is called the Meikle Yet. about 2 chains south of which the ditch again becomes visible at the corner of Corby Slap where it turns at nearly a right angle and runs West for about 10 chains and forming a fence & open ditch till it meets St Mary's Wynd, thence for a distance of about 5 chains through the play ground of the academy it is entirely covered, and again at the NW [North West] corner of the play ground, it remains open & makes another nearly right angled turn from which it takes a direct course to the "River Dee" and joins it at a point about 14 chains West of the Dock. In 1547-8 the burgh being summoned to surrender (to a party of English under the command of Sir Thomas Carleton) defended the town so successfully that the English were obliged to retreat which they did with the loss of one man, See Nicholson's History 1st Vol page 472. |
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TONGUELAND TRUST |
Tongueland Trust |
Published list of Trust Roads |
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[Situation] Leading northward from the town of Kirkcudbright. The Trust extends from Kirkcudbright by Tongueland Bridge to Glenlochar TP [Toll Point] in the parish of Balmaghie. |
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Parish of Borgue
Plan 50D
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Milton Sand -- 143
[Note] N.B. These 8 following pages
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MILTON SANDS |
Milton Sands
Milton Sands
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D. Maitland
John Williamson
Ainslie's Map |
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[Situation] In the Bay of Kirkcudbright near the S [South] point of St. Marys Isle.
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Parish of Rerwick.
Plan 50D.
Index.
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DOON HILL |
Doon Hill
Doon Hill |
William Cornachan
Thomas McMinn |
055 |
[Situation] About 3 Miles SE [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright.
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Belig, its surface consists of arable land. On its Summit is an ancient fortress or camp, And on it is Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party "Doonhill". |
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Parish of Rerwick
Doon from the Gaelic
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HIGH NEWTON |
High Newton |
John Nicol NS High Newton Kirkcudbright
Matthew Arbuckle NS Compstone End Kirkcudbright |
050 |
A Pretty good Dwelling House and office which at one time was occupied as a farm house and had a Considerable quantity of Land attached which is now annexed to CompStone End. the houses are in Middling repair and is occupied by Agricultural Labourers. Proprietor Earl of Selkirk. |
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NEWTON HILL |
Newton Hill |
John Nicol NS High Newton Kirkcudbright
Matthew Arbuckle NS Compstone End Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examined
Objects
High Newton Trace 1 -- Houses -- Twynholm
Newton Hill Trace 1 -- Hill -- Twynholm
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DEAD WIFE'S MOSS |
Dead Wife's Moss |
John Nicol ns Newton Kirkcudbright
William Mason ns Wee Mill Kirkcudbright
John Rome ns Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A Small hollow Situated on the farm of Bishopton which John Nicol of Newton Says was a moss at one time (but it is now reclaimed, and that it is Traditionally handed down of an old Woman having been drowned in it, hence the name |
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LOCHINGORE |
Lochingore |
John Neil n Bishopton Kirkcudbright
John Nicol ns High Newton Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Loch Situated on the farm of Bishopton the water of which is preserved for Bishopton Thrashing Mill and is also used as a Curling Pond. |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Dead Wife's Moss Trace 1 -- A Hollow -- Twynholm
Lochingore Trace 1 -- A Loch -- Twynholm
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BISHOPTON |
Bishopton |
William Grierson ns Bishopton Kirkcudbright
John Nicol ns High Newton Kirkcudbright |
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A neat modern built farm house and offices with a Thrashing Mill and a farm of Land attached chiefly Arable the Property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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REED LOCH |
Reed Loch |
Mr Grierson ns Bishopton Kirkcudbright
John Nicol ns High Newton Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50 D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Bishopton Trace 1 -- Houses and farm -- Twynholm
Reid Loch Trace 1 -- A Marsh - Twynholm
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KIRKEOCH |
Kirkeoch |
Captain Shaw NS Kirkeoch Kirkcudbright
John Grierson NS Bishopton Kirkcudbright |
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A neat farm house and offices all in good repair with a farm of land attached the whole of which is Arable Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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KIRKEOCH HILL |
Kirkeock Hill |
Captain Shaw NS Kirkeoch Kirkcudbright
John Grierson NS Bishopton Kirkcudbright |
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A large hill on the farm of Kirkeoch the Soil of which is arable. On its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party Kirkelough |
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KIRKEOCH BURN |
Kirkeock Burn |
John Nicol NS High Newton Kirkcudbright
John Grierson NS Bishopton Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Kirkeock Trace 1 -- Houses and farm -- Twynholm
Kirkeoch Hill Trace 1 -- A Hill -- Twynholm
Kirkeock Burn Trace 1 -- A Stream -- Twynholm
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GRAVEYARD Site of [Kirkcudbright] |
Graveyard Site of |
John Grierson Bishopton Kirkcudbright
James McKie High Newton Kirkcudbright |
050 |
The Supposed Site of a Graveyard which Mr Grierson has pointed out, and Says that it is traditionally handed down of it having been on or about where Kirkeoch Office house Stands. Mr James McKie of High Newton Confirmed this Statement and Says that he has been informed by an old man about 20 years ago that at the advanced age of 80 years, that Several human bones has been found in the place alluded to, Nothing remains now to indicate that a Graveyard has been here Save a row of large Ash Trees which is Supposed to have been on the wall around it |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Graveyard Site of Trace 1 -- Site of a Graveyard -- Twynholm
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KIRKCHRIST (in Ruins) |
Kirkchrist (in Ruins) |
John Grierson Bishopton Kirkcudbright
Robert Cruickshanks Grocer Kirkcudbright
John McMillan Minister of the Free Church Kirkcudbright |
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The Ruins of an old Church Surrounded by a Stone wall in good repair which encloses a Grave yard Still used by the Old Inhabitants in the Locality. The Church Seems to have been Pretty large the remains of the Walls are about 66 feet in length by 36 in breadth on the West end and 27 on the East. The walls are level with the Ground, with the exception of a portion of the North Wing which is Still Standing Kirkchrist was a Parish Originally of itself, but about the middle of the 17 Century was annexed to Twynholm Parish and had remained So hitherto. |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Kirkchrist Trace 1 -- The Ruins of a Church
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] May 14th. [1849] |
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BISHOPTON YAIR |
Bishopton Yair |
John Wishart Fish House Kirkcudbright
Daniel Montague Kirkcudbright |
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This name applies to a place of peculiar Construction for Catching fish. It Consists of a Row of Stakes having two obtuse Angles of about 120° [degrees] each near the Centre from each Angle to the end of the row of Stakes is interwoven with Rods like Wicker Work which Serves to conduct the Fish to the Eye or portion between the Angles where a gap is left about 12 feet into which a net Somewhat like a bag net is fitted. Above and extending across the gap is a platform on which Sits a fisherman, who holds a number of check Strings in his hand by which he is warned of a fish striking the net, when by means of a long pole he hauls up the bottom portion of the net and takes from it whatever he may have Caught |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners
Objects
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MID ISLE |
Mid Isle |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Esqr. Kirkcudbright |
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ELDER BOG |
Elder Bog |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Field between the house and Garden on St Mary's Isle. This field is Studded with Clusters of wood & Single Trees, and intersected with foot paths, it is used as a grass park, And probably derived its name from Elder Trees having grown there |
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50D
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners
Objects
Mid Isle Trace 5 -- A field -- Kirkcudbright
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FISH HOUSE WOOD |
Fish House Wood |
John Grierson ns Bishopton Kirkcudbright
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright |
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A Considerable wood on the farm of Kirkeoch Convenient to the fish house hence the name, its wood Consist of Ash Oak Beech and fir Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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FISH HOUSE |
Fish House |
John Grierson ns Bishopton Kirkcudbright
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright |
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A neat dwelling and outhouses all in good repair built for the accommodation of the individual who may rent the Fisheries in the River Dee - Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Fish House Wood Trace 1 -- A Wood -- Twynholm
Fish House Trace 1 -- Houses
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OLD FISH HOUSE |
Old Fish House |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright
Francis Eukland ns Old Fish house Kirkcudbright |
050 |
A neat dwelling house in good repair at one time occupied by the Tenant of the Fisheries on the River (hence the name, when the other one Superseded it Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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SHOULDER CRAIG |
Shoulder Craig |
Thomas Wishart N.S Fish House Kirkcudbright
John Rome N. Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A Rocky point of land Situated at high water mark and on the North End of Kirkcudbright Bay |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA 1st Examiner
Objects
Old Fish House Trace 1 -- A house -- Twynholm
Shouldery Craig Trace 1 -- A point
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BISHOPTON WOOD |
Bishopton Wood |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright
John Rome n Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A large wood situated on the farm of Bishopton the wood of which is Ash Oak Beech and fir Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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CLAINGE BURN |
Clainge Burn |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright
John Rome n Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Stream Springing out of the Dead Wife's Moss and runs in an Easterly direction and discharges into the River Dee A little North of Bishopton Yair |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civil Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Bishopton Wood Trace 1 -- Wood -- Twynholm
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BISHOPTON YAIR |
Bishopton Yair |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish house Kirkcudbright
Daniel Montague n Kirkcudbright |
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GIBB'S HILL |
Gibb's Hill |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish house Kirkcudbright
Daniel Montague n Kirkcudbright |
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A small eminence or Bank on the East side of the River Dee where a man called Gilbert used to fish Hence the name |
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GIBB'S HILL POINT |
Gibb's Hill Point |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish house Kirkcudbright
Daniel Montague n Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Bishopton Yair Trace 1 -- Fishery -- Twynholm
Gibb's Hill Trace 1 -- eminence -- Twynholm
Gibbs' Hill Point Trace 1 -- A bend in the River Dee -- Twynholm
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WEE MILL |
Wee Mill |
William Watson ns Wee Mill Kirkcudbright
John Rome n Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A neat house in good repair situated on the farm of Kirkchrist, the Property of the Earl of Selkirk. This house was a Malt Mill when the Distillery which stood convenient was in use - hence the name. |
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STILL WOOD |
Still Wood |
William Watson ns Wee Mill Kirkcudbright John Rome n Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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A small wood on the farm of Bishopton the wood of which is Ask Oak Beech and fir Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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GIBB'S HILL POINT |
Gibb's Hill Point |
William Watson ns Wee Mill Kirkcudbright John Rome n Mill of Senwick Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Wee Mill Trace 1 -- House -- Twynholm
Still Wood Trace 1 -- Wood -- Twynholm
Gibbs Hill Point Trace 1 -- A point at high Water Mark -- Twynholm
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CASTLE SOD |
Castle Sod |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright
Samuel McKie ns Castle Sod Kirkcudbright |
050 |
A neat dwelling house and office all in good repair Situated on the farm of Kirkchrist, at one time it had a farm of land attached, which has been annexed to Kirkchrist it has been occupied as a Public house for many years past and still continues to be such it is Licensed to sell Ale Porter and Spirits Proprietor Earl Selkirk |
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CASTLE-SOD |
Castle-Sod |
Thomas Wishart ns Fish House Kirkcudbright
Samuel McKie ns Castle Sod Kirkcudbright |
050 |
Two rows of Stakes placed in the River Dee between which a nett is set to catch fish, which is generally Salmon hereling and Salmon Trout Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Trace 1 Castle Sod Houses -- Twynholm
Trace 1 Castle-Sod Fishery -- Twynholm
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RIVER DEE |
River Dee |
Robert Cruickshanks Grocer Kirkcudbright
Thomas Wishart Fish House Kirkcudbright |
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A large River having its source in Loch Dee from which it derives its name and runs in a South Easterly direction through the middle of Kirkcudbrightshire, and discharges itself into Kirkcudbright Bay about 4 1/2 miles below the Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright. In its course it receives numerous tributary steam from the flats and hill through which it passes the greatest of these streams is Cooran Lane the Water of Ken and Tarf Water, It runs through five small Lock the most considerable of which is Loch Stroan and Ken, Its cours is rapid chiefly over a Rocky bottom and beneath steep and rugged banks chiefly covered with copse wood and Plantations the River about with small waterfalls the largest one is opposite to Tongueland Church, it tumbles (Turn Over) |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
River Dee Trace 1 -- A River -- Twynholm & Kirkcudbright |
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over a declivity of Rocks forming a series of foamings and impetuous cateracts, From Tongueland Bridge where the River becomes navigable it flows smothly down its conflux with the sea, at low water, over a sandy bottom mixed with mud there are a great number of Fisheries in this Part of the River (Commonly called Yairs) Salmon Salmon Trout and hireling are catch in abundance in them, they are the Property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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CASTLEDYKES |
Castledykes |
Samuel Robertson ns Castle Mains Kirkcudbright
William Martin ns Great Cross via Kirkcudbright |
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A little West of Kirkcudbright is the site of a Castle surrounded by a large Fosse this Fosse at present is about 40 Feet Broad at the top about 12 or 14 Feet deep and about 30 Feet wide at Bottom the River Dee is supposed to have Flowed into this Fosse at high water when the Castle stood here and if so it have risen many feet above the highest Spring Tide now as the ground about this object is much higher than that at the highest Spring Tide Mark at present
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List of Names collected byWilliam Rewan ca [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Castledykes 50D -- 2 -- Site of Castle -- Kirkcudbright |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan ca [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
50D no2
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There is nothing now remaining to denote that there abuilding here at any time the Space enclosed by the Fosse has the appearance of a Fort
Kirkcudbright |
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PARK HOUSE |
Park House
Park House |
Samuel Robertson NS Castle Mains via Kirkcudbright
William Martin NS Great Cross via Kirkcudbright |
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A Farm house Two Stories with offices in Good Repair there is a considerable Farm of land attached it is the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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LONG ACRES |
Long Acres |
Samuel Robertson NS Castle Mains via Kirkcudbright
William Martin NS Great Cross via Kirkcudbright |
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This name applies to a Park In the North West point of the Demesne attached to St Marys Isle it is thickly Interspersed with Small Clumps of Trees |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D Trace 2
Objects
Park House 50D -- 2 -- A House -- Kirkcudbright
Long Acres 50D -- 2 -- A Field -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] April 21st William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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BUTTER WELL |
Butter Well |
Mr Marshall Farmer Park House
William McConkie Householder Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright] |
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A well about 3 feet in diameter and 6 feet deep which it is said derived its name from the fact of the inhabitants resorting here to wash their Butter. The well was for many years covered and nearly forgot, but the Wells belonging to park farm having become dry this well was reopened The water is of excellent quality & the well is situated a few yards West of park farm House |
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50D
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Trace 2
Objects
Butter Well A Well of the priory of St Mary's Isle -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners] |
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BELLS BARNS |
Bells Barns |
Samuel Robertson NS Castle Mains Kirkcudbright
William Martin NS Great Cross via Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Cottage a little South of Kirkcudbright which is said to take its name from Some Barns And Other offices which Stood here at one time belonging to a Man named Bell this Cottage is said to be one of the buildings |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan ca [civilian assistant] 1st Examiner
50D -- 2
Objects
Bells Barns A House -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] May 3rd 1849 William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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TOMMY'S PLANTATION |
Tommy's Plantation |
William McClellan Banker Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright]
William Law Watchmaker Kirkcudbright |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers RSM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Trace] |
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CHURCH YARD of ST CUTHBERT'S |
Church Yard of St Cuthbert's |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A Graveyard situate about 1/4 mile North East of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright it is well enclosed by a stone built wall and is handsomely ornamented with monumental stones etc one of which points out the cemetery belonging to the Earl of Selkirk. Near the Nth [North] corner is another small monument, standing upright about 2 feet above the ground bearing the inscription "The remains of William Marshall, Tinker who died 28th Nov 1792 at the advanced age of 120 years" on the reverse side of the stone are cut the figure of Rams horns, and two horn spoons in the form of a cross. It is traditionally handed down, that this tinker |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Church Yard of St Cuthbert's Church Yard -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Pe [Private] Archibald Craig May 1st 1849 |
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CHURCH YARD of ST CUTHBERTS |
Church Yard of St Cuthberts |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Church Yard of St Cuthberts Church Yard -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig May 1st 1849 |
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CHURCH YARD of ST CUTHBERTS |
Church Yard of St Cuthberts |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Church Yard of St Cuthberts Church Yard -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] May 1st 1849 |
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KIRKHOUSE [Kirkcudbright] |
Kirk House |
John Gibson Kirkcudbright
William Martin St Marys Isle |
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A small stone house with garden and field attached (in all about 4 1/2 Scotch acres the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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List of Names Collected by Archibald Craig PE [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Kirkhouse House -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] May 4th 1848 |
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MARTYRS TOMB |
Martyrs Tomb |
John Muir Lochfergus
William Martin St Marys Isle |
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A small square tablet of stone supported upon 4 pillars, and raised about 2 1/2 feet above the earth It bears the following inscription -
This monument shall shew posterity
Two headless Martyrs underneath it doth lye
By bloody Graham were taken and surprised
Brought to this toune and afterwards were saiz'd
By unjust law were sentenced to die
Them first they hanged then headed cruelly
Captain Douglas Bruce Graham of Claverhouse
Were these that caused them be handled thus
And when they were unto the gibbet come
To stop their speech they did beat up the drum
And all because that they would not comply |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig PE [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
No of Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Martyrs Tomb Tomb -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] May 1st 1848 |
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MARTYRS TOMB |
Martyrs Tomb |
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With indulgence bloody prelacie
In face of cruel Bruce, Douglas & Graham
They did maintain that Christ was Lord supreme
And boldly owned both the covenants
At Kirkcudbright thus ended then two saints
William Hunter & Robert Smith 1684 |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig PE [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan & Trace 50D No3
Objects
Martyrs' Tomb Tomb
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] May 1st 1848 |
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SILVER CRAIGS |
Silver Craigs |
John Gibson Tailor Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright]
David Beck Forester St Marys Isle |
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GLEBE [Kirkcudbright] |
Glebe |
James Gibson Tailor Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright]
David Beck Forester St Marys Isle |
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This name is applied to a portion of Land about 16 Acres belonging to the Manse it is now let at a rent of 16 £s per Annum. It is Situate around the grave yard which has lately been enlarged by a piece taken from the Glebe |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Trace 3
Objects
Silver Craigs A Hill -- Kirkcudbright
Glebe A field -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] William Rogers 2nd Crpl [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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STABLE ISLE |
Stable Isle |
John Muir Lochfergus
William Martin St Marys Isle |
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One of the fortified Islands which stood in Loch Fergus, it is of an elliptical form, and is now grown over with wood |
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PALACE ISLE |
Palace Isle |
John Muir Lochfergus
William Martin St Marys Isle |
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This is the place where Fergus Lord of Galloway Castle is said to have stood. In Loch Fergus some traces of which is still to be seen |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
No of Plan & trace 50D No3
Objects
Stable Isle Island -- Kirkcudbright
Palace Isle Island -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe [Private] March 7th 18?? |
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BACKHILL COTTAGE |
Backhill Cottage |
William Martin St Marys Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A small cottage in indifferent repair on the Estate of the Earl of Selkirk |
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BACKHILL |
Backhill |
William Martin St Marys Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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An arable hill on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk it is nearly all covered with wood |
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BACKHILL WOOD |
Backhill Wood |
William Martin St Marys Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A tolerable sized wood consisting of Fir, oak, ash and a few other woods on the Estate of the Earl of Selkirk |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
No of Plan & trace 50D No3
Objects
Backhill Cottage House -- Kirkcudbright
Backhill Hill -- Kirkcudbright
Backhill Wood Wood -- Kirkcudbright |
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LOCH FERGUS |
Loch Fergus |
William Martin Gamekeeper Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A farm house with extensive out offices attached an a farm of land of about 377 Scots acres attached, the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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HIGH KIRKLAND |
High Kirkland |
William Martin St Marys Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A cottage with out offices attached in tolerable good repair it is the property of the Earl of Selkirk and is occupied by two laborers on his Estate |
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OLD KIRKLAND |
Old Kirkland |
William Martin St Marys Isle
John Muir Lochfergus |
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A small cottage in indifferent repair on the Estate of the Earl of Selkirk and occupied by one of his laborers |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
No of Plan & trace 50D No3
Objects
Loch Fergus House -- Kirkcudbright
High Kirkland House -- Kirkcudbright
Old Kirkland House -- Kirkcudbright |
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LOCH FERGUS |
Loch Fergus |
William Martin Gamekeeper St Mary's Isle
John Muire Loch Fergus |
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This name applies to an Ovalar piece of Land about 30 Chains in length and 8 Chains in breadth, which until a recent period was covered with water forming a beautiful Loch said to be of artificial origin, and formed to surround and thus strengthen the position of Fergus Lord of Galloway which stood on palace Island. When the Loch was in existence it surrounded two Islands which still bear the names of Palace Island, and Stable Island. The whole of the water has been drained away and the land is fast becoming a fertile meadow. The water line is still very traceable |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
50D
Objects
Loch Fergus A plot of Ground -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] W Rogers 2nd Corpl RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] |
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LOCH FERGUS PLANTATION |
Loch Fergus Plantation |
James Gibson Tailor Kirkcudbright
David Beck Forester |
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A large ornamental plantation situate on a commanding Edge of Land on the Farm of Loch Fergus the Trees are chiefly fir |
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JANET'S PLANTATION |
Janet's Plantation |
James Gibson Tailor Kirkcudbright
David Beck Forester |
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A small plantation situate on the left of and adjoining the road from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn, the Trees are Ash Beech and Oak. It is the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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50D
Objects
Loch Fergus Plantation Trace 3 -- A Wood -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] W Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal]
Janet's Plantation Trace 3 -- A Wood - Kirkcudbright |
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Castle Fergus (site of) |
Castle Fergus (site of) |
John Muir Lochfergus
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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This name applies to a castle which formerly stood in Loch Fergus (formerly an artificial loch but now drained) there is very little track of the Castle to be seen now except here and there a few traces of the foundation It was the strong fortress of the ancient Lords of Galloway and is said to have been first founded by Fergus McDowall one of those princes, from whom it derived its name. There were two fortified islands in the lake one of which stable Isle is still to be seen. It is situated on the farm of Loch Fergus |
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List of names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
No of Plan & Trace
50D Trace 3
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Castle Fergus (site of) Site -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 6th 1849 |
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KIRKLAND HILLS |
Kirkland Hills
Kirkland Hills |
William Forsyth Bombie
Thomas Bickerie Brockloch (via) Kirkcudbright |
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A range of small rocky arable hills on the farm of Lochfergus and estate of the Earl of Selkirk |
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BUKLAND BRIDGE (County |
Buckland Bridge (County)
Buckland Bridge (County) |
James Williamson Bombie
John Airly Brockloch (via) Kirkcudbright |
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A stone built county bridge of one arch over Buckland Burn and on the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn |
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BUCKLAND BURN |
Buckland Burn
Buckland Burn |
James Williamson Bombie
John Airly Brockloch |
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A stream rising on the farm of Lochdougan & Sypland & running into the River Dee See Trace 6 |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pve RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Plan 50D Trace 4 Kirkland Hills a range of Small Hills
Plan 50D Trace 4 Buckland Bridge a Bridge (County)
Plan 50D Trace 4 Buckland Burn a Stream
(Signed) David Mason Pvte [Private] RS&M Royal Sappers & Miners]
30th April 1849 |
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ROMAN CAMP (site of) [Kirkcudbright] |
Roman Camp (site of)
Roman Camp (site of) |
James Williamson Bombie
John Airly Brockloch |
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The site of a Roman Camp on the farm of Bombie & estate of the Earl of Selkirk little trace is now left of the Camp &as the progress of Agriculture has greatly defaced it, it is situate about 2 1/2 Miles from Kirkcudbright on the Auchencairn road |
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SYPLAND MOAT |
Sypland Moat
Sypland Moat |
James Williamson Bombie
John Airly Brockloch |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pvte [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Plan 50D Trace 4 Roman Camp (Site of) A Camp -- Kirkcudbriight
Plan 50D Trace 4 Sypland Moat A Moat -- Kirkcudbright
(signed) David Mason Pvte [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
30th April 1849 |
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KIRKLAND (Site of) |
Kirkland (Site of) |
James Williamson ns Bombie
John Airly n Brockloch |
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The site of a house formerly a Farm but now Handed with that of Loch Fergus the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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BOMBIE HILL |
Bombie Hill |
James Williamson ns Bombie
John Airly n Brockloch |
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A Small hill on the Farm of Bombie & Estate of the Earl of selkirk the soil of which is arable on it is a Trig [Trigonometrical] [point] called by the Trigl [Trigonometrical party Bombae |
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CLOWNSTON BURN |
Clownston Burn |
Alexander Johnstone Bombie
Thomas King Bombie Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Stream taking its rise on the Farm of High Banks and flowing in a Northerly direction to its influx with Buckland Burn |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pv [Private] 1st Examiner
Objects
Kirkland (site pf) Plan 50D Trace 4 Site of Tomb -- Kirkcudbright
Bombie Hill Plan 50D Trace 4 A Hill -- Kirkcudbright
Clownston Burn Plan 50D Trace 4 Stream -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Mason Pvt [Private] RS& M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
12th March 1849 |
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CLOWNSTON BRIDGE |
Clownston Bridge |
John Geddes Bombie
Thomas Henry Bombie Kirkcudbright |
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A small storm bridge of one arch on the road leading from Kirkcudbright to Auchencairn, built over the clownston burn hence the name |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Plan 50D Trace 4 Clownston Bridge Bridge -- Kirkcudbright
[signed] David Mason 10th May 1849 |
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BOMBIE |
Bombie |
John Airly n Brockloch
James Williamson ns via Kirkcudbright |
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A Farm House in good repair with out offices & a farm of about 500 acrs of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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BOMBIE GLEN |
Bombie Glen |
John Airly n Brockloch
James Williamson ns Bombie |
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A Farm house in good repair with out offices & a Farm of land attached of about 40 acres the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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ROUGH HILL |
Rough Hill |
John Airly n Brockloch
James Williamson ns Bombie |
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A small hill or Emminence on the Farm of Bombie Glen the soil of which is arable |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Plan 50D Trace 4 Bombie House -- Kirkcudbright
Plan 50D Trace 4 Bombie Glen House -- Kirkcudbright
Plan 50D Rough Hill Hill -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Mason
Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 12th March /49 [1849] |
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GLENLEY |
Glenley |
James Williamson ns Bombie
John Airly ns Brockloch via Kirkcudbright |
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A beautiful Glen on the Farm of Kirklands Estate of the Earl of Selkirk through it runs a stream called Glenley burn the sides are planted with Trees of different kinds such as Fir Oak Ash & Beech |
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GLENLEY BURN |
Glenley Burn |
James Williamson ns Bombie
John Airly n Brockloch |
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A Burn taking its rise on the Farm of LochFergus & flowing in a Southerly direction to its confluence with the Buckland Burn before joining the latter it runs through Glenley hence the name |
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GLENLEY PLANTATION |
Glenley Plantation |
James Williamson ns Bombie
John Airly n Brockloch |
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A Wood of considerable extent on the Farm of Kirklands Estate of the Earl of Selkirk consisting chiefly of Fir Oak Ash Beech Elm & Sycamore on the West side is Glenley from which it derives its name |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Plan 50D Trace 4 Glenley A Glen -- Kirkcudbright
Plan 50D Trace 4 Glenley Burn A Burn -- Kirkcudbright
Plan 50D Trace 4 Glenley Plantation A Wood -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Mason Pe [Private]
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Sypland Moat |
Sypland Moat |
Williamson Meikle Sypland
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Alexander Kinner Kirkcudbright
Statistical Acct [Account] of County |
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A tolerable sized Fort situated on the summit of a considerable hill on the farm of Meikle Sypland, at its base it measures about 140 feet in diameter and tapers a little to its summit which is about 120 feet in diameter. It os surrounded on all sides but the East by a pretty entire fosse and ramparts on the East it is defended by a considerable abrupt declivity of about 130 feet in depth. Although this fortress is invariably called a Moat by the people of its locality , but by the persons that is aquainted with such would call it a Fort. The later is the nearest. Its summit commands an extensive prospect of the surrounding Country, the Mountain ranges of Minnigaff, Kells & Carsphairn, the Borrowhead, Mull of Galloway The Isle of Man the Mountain ranges of Cumberland the Estuary of the Dee, and a wide expanse of the Irish Sea Also on a clear day the far famed Mountains of Morn in Irland can be brought into its view. |
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List of Names collected by David Hannay C Asst [Civilian Assistant] 6th June 1849
Plan 50D
[Signed] D Hannay
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ST MARY'S ISLE |
St Mary's Isle |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A beautiful tract of land situate about 1/4 of a mile from the Town of Kirkcudbright, and on the East bank of the River Dee, it is well ornamented with wood a pleasure grounds, together with an extensive garden, and contains the mansion of the Earl of Selkirk. "The priory of St Mary's Isle with its church, stood upon a piece of ground which must have been completely insulated at every influx of the tide. It is now a beautiful peninsula, and the change has been affected partly by the retreat of the sea along the whole coast, but particularly at St Mary's Isle, and by embankments formed on each side of the isthmus between the Island and the mainland. The ancient name of the island was Trahie or Trayll, but after the foundations of the priory dedicated to St Mary, it received the popular appellation of St Mary's Isle. There are now no vestiges of the priory to be seen. All the buildings were removed above a century and a half ago, and the whole site of the priory is occupied by the Earl of Selkirk's mansion and pleasure grounds" See the Statistical account of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright by the Ministers of the respective Parishes, pages 22 and 23 |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
50D Trace 5
Objects
St Mary's Isle A demesne -- Kirkcudbright
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The House |
The House
The House |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Marys Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns
Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A modern house two stories high and in good repair & the residence of the Earl of Selkirk |
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GREAT CROSS |
Great Cross
Great Cross |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Marys Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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An entrance to a priory that had been where the Mansion of the Earl of Selkirk now stands is about half a mile from said and about the same distance from the Town of Kirkcudbright and was the main entrance to the priory. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
Plan 50D Trace 5
Objects
The House A house -- Kirkcudbright
Great Cross A gate -- Kirkcudbright
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LITTLE CROSS |
Little Cross
Little Cross |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A little North of the Mansion of the Earl of Selkirk, stands a coarse lump of stone and mortar, appearantly to be the remains of some portion of a gate that crossed an entrance that lead to a priory that stood in St Mary's Isle " and was distinguished by the name of Little Cross" |
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POINT OF THE ISLE |
Point of the Isle
Point of the Isle |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kikrcudbright |
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This point is situate at the SS Western [South South Western] extremity of St Mary's Isle, which the Tide flows up to said, and in the same direction it is bounded with rugged rocks for a considerable distance. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
Plan 50D Trace 5
Objects
Little Cross A gate -- Kirkcudbright
Point of the Isle A point of land -- Kirkcudbright
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INCH |
Inch
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Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk |
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An island formed by the influx of the Tide, is bounded on the E [East] West, and south sides by rugged rocks, and is fordable at low water by stepping stones to a bed of gravel which leads to north end and which is planted with firs with a quanty of under wood. |
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ISLE PERCH |
Isle Perch
Isle Perch |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk |
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A pole made fast at a point of rocks about 20 chains south of St Mary's Isle. and is for the guidance of Mariners |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
Plan 50D Trace 5
Objects
Inch An island -- Kirkcudbright
Isle Perch A beacon -- Kirkcudbright
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SAND SIDE |
Sand Side
Sand Side |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A few houses situate on the west side of the road leading from Kirkcudbright to the lake, and takes the name from the sands that is on on the west side of this road. |
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MONK'S WELL |
A Well |
Earl of Selkirk St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A good spring issuing from a lead pipe into a trough, is situate close by the garden of St Mary's Isle and was used by the monks of the priory, hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas JOrdan
1st Examiner
Plan 50D Trace 5
Objects
Sand side Houses -- Kirkcudbright
Monk's Well A Well -- Kirkcudbright
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PAIL JONES'S POINT |
Paul Jones's Point
Paul Jones's Point |
Statistical account of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright
William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A point of land where "the celebrated Paul Jones made a landing to ST Mary's Isle for the purpose of carrying off its noble owner the Earl of Selkirk" and from which it takes its name |
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QUEEN of SARDINIA ROCK |
Queen of Sardinia Rock
Queen of Sardinia Rock |
Earl of Selkirk ns St Mary's Isle by Kirkcudbright William Mure Esqr ns Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kirkcudbright |
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A coarse rugged clump of rocks on the East side of St Mary's Isle; at high water it is the only one to be seen amongst the clump, and on which a vessel called the Queen of Sardinia struck hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
Plan 50D Trace 5
Objects
Paul Jones's Point A point of land -- Kirkcudbright
Queen of Sardinia Rock A rock -- Kirkcudbright
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SLATE HARBOUR |
Slate Harbour |
William Mure Esqr Kirkcudbright
Earl of Selkirk |
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A very small indent on the shore where vessels lie to unload coals etc for the house at St Mary's Isle there is a pretty good road to it, but it is an indifferent place for vessels to lie, being a rocky bottom at the water's edge, by lying 10 chains out they would obtain a sandy bottom, but a rough load across the rocks for carts etc very little use is made of this place it being quite private and in the centre of the ornamented grounds at St Mary's Isle |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&Miners [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Objects
Slate Harbour Trace 5 A Small Harbour |
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COW GREEN |
Cow Green |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kikrcudbright |
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A Small field on the South End of St Mary's Isle it has a few Isolated Trees and Clusters of wood and is used as a pasture field |
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CALF WARD |
Calf Ward |
Earl of Selkirk
William Mure Factor for the Earl of Selkirk Kikrcudbright |
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A very Small field at St Mary's Isle between the Cow Green and Elder Bog it is Studded with Trees and intersected with foot paths |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&Miners [Royal Sappers & Miners]
50D
Objects
Cow Green Trace 5 A Field -- Kirkcudbright
Calf Ward Trace 5 A field -- Kirkcudbright |
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CANNEE |
Cannee |
Adam Lee ns Cannee
William Marshall Parkhouse via Kirkcudbright
Earl of Selkirk St Marys Isle
Adam Lee Cannee |
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A Farm house in good repair with out offices & a Farm of Land of about 500 acres and attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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BLACKMORROW PLANTATION |
Blackmorrow Plantation
Black Moorow
Blackmurray |
Adam Lee Cannee
John Mair Low Banks
Nicholsons History of Galloway
Earl of Selkirk St Marys Isle |
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A large Plantation on the Farm of Cannee & Estate of the Earl of Selkirk, according to the traditions of the country people, it was the haunt of a man called Moorow or Moor and from his dark complexion, Black Morrow, his depredations in the adjoining county having been so great, it was ordered by the King (James 2nd) that the lands of Bombie (then under confiscation) should be given to any person that would bring him to the King dead or alive, The Younger McLellan of Bombie tried the following strategem to take him having got a quantity of spirits he filled a Well frequently resorted to by the Black morrow, in the West Side of the Wood, with the Spirits & the Blackmorrow coming soon after to drink he in a short time became intoxicated & lay down to sleep McLellan instantly came up and cut off his head and carried it to the King who immediately restored to him the lands of Bombie |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Cannee Plan 50D Trace 6 House -- Kirkcudbright
Blackmorrow Plantation Plantation -- Kirkcudbright
Black Mooraw Plantation
Blackmurray Plantation
[Signed] David Mason Pv RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
13th March 1849 |
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BLACKMOOROW WELL |
Blackmoorow Well
Blackmurray |
John Payne ns Saw Mill
Charles Brackridge n Auchenflower Kirkcudbright
Earl of Selkirk St Marys Isle |
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A Spring Well on the West Side of Blackmurrow Plantation a little beyond the first Mile stone from Kirkcudbright See description of Blackmurrow Plantation |
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AUCHENFLOWER |
Auchenflower |
John Payne n Saw Mill
Charles Brackridge ns Auchenflower |
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A Cottage on the Farm of Canne in Middling upon the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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AUCHENFLOWER PLANTATION |
Auchenflower Plantation |
John Payne n Saw Mill
Charles Brackridge ns Auchenflower |
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A Small Plantation on the Farm of Canne & Estate of the Earl of Selkirk it consists chiefly of Oak & Ash with a Few Fir |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Blackmoorow Well Plan 50D Trace 6 Well -- Kirkcudbright
Auchenflower Plan 50D Trace 6 House -- Kirkcudbright
Aucheflower Plan 50D Trace 6 Plantation -- Plantation -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 13th March |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pvte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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DRUMCROY |
Drumcroy
Drumcroy
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Earl of Selkirk n&s St Marys Isle
Charles Brackenridge Auchenflower n&s
John McWhan n Kirkland |
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A small hill or eminence on the farm of Cannee consisting of two arable fields on the estate of the Earl of Selkirk |
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COTLAND WELL |
Cotland Well
Cotland Well
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Earl of Selkirk n&s St Marys Isle
Adam Lee n&s Cannee
John McWhan n Kirkland |
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A well on the farm of Cannee & estate of the Earl of Selkirk there is a small house built over it and from the Well the water is conveyed by pipes for the supply of St Marys Isle (House) |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pvte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Drumcroy Plan 50D Trace 6 a small hill or eminence Kirkcudbright
Cotland Well Plan 50D Trace 6 a Well Kirkcudbright
(Signed) David Mason Pvte RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 3rd May 1849 |
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BUCKLAND BURN |
Buckland Burn |
John Muir ns Low Banks
Charles Brackridge ns Auchenflower |
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A considerable burn taking its rise on the Farm of Hardbrom & flowing in a South W [West] direction to its confluence with the River Dee |
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PARADISE |
Paradise |
John Muir ns Low Banks
Charles Brackridge ns Auchenflower |
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A small portion of ground implanted in Black Murrow Plantation it is very much resorted to by the country people having the Surname |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Buckland Burn plan 50D Trace 6 A Burn Kirkcudbright
Paradise Plan 50D Trace 6 A portion of ground Kirkcudbright
[SiIgned] David Mason Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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MOSS BANK PLANTATION |
Moss Bank Plantation |
Charles Brackridge ns Auchenflower
John Muir n Low Banks via Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Plantation on the Farm of Canna & Estate of the Earl of Selkirk it consists of Oak Ash Beech & Fir |
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ORCHARD BANKS PLANTATION |
Orchard Banks Plantation |
Charles Brackridge Auchenflower
John Muir Low Banks |
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A Considerable Sized Plantation on the Farm of Canna & Estate of the Earl of Selkirk it consists of Oak Ash Beech & Fir |
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HIGH BANKS PLANTATION |
High Banks Plantation |
Charles Brackridge Auchenflower
John Muir Low Banks |
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A considerable Sized Plantation on the Farm of High Banks & Estate of the Earl of Selkirk it consists of Oak Ash Beech Elm & a Few Firs |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pv RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Moss Bank Plantation Plan 50D Trace 6 Plantation Kirkcudbright
Orchard Banks Plantation Plan 50D Trace 6 Plantation Kirkcudbright
High Banks Plantation Plan 50D Trace 6 Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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LOW BANKS |
Low Banks |
John Muir ns Low Bnaks
Adam Lee n Canna Kikrcudbright |
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A Farm House in good repair with out offices & a Farm of land of about 400 acres the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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WASH HOUSE |
Wash House |
Charles Brackridge Auchenflower
John Payne Saw Mill |
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A house in good repair on the Farm of Canna used For the purpose of washing |
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MILL HOUSE |
Mill House |
Charles Brackridge Auchenflower
Alexander Reid Mill House |
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A house in middling repair on the Farm of Canna there was formerly a Mill here hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pv RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Low Banks Plan 50D Trace 6 Low Banks House Kirkcudbright
Wash House House Kirkcudbright
Mill House House
[Signed] David Mason
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GALTWAY CHURCH (in ruins) |
Galtway Church |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
WIlliam Carnochan Ring Liggate
John Broom Kirkcudbright |
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The ruins of an ancient Church with a grave yard attached, surrounded by a thriving plantation, and has a very sequestered appearance, the ancient wall of the graveyard is much dilapidated but still exibits its former boundaries It is on the farm of High Banks, and situated on a little eminence about 1/4 of a Mile to the south of the above farm house. The church seems to have been but small, as the remains of the walls are only about 30 ft in length by 15 in breadth. Close to the south side of the ruins is a tomb or sepulchre belonging to one Lidderdale, The graveyard is still used by a few of the more ancient inhabitants of its locality, in its Eastern Corner are three tabulated monumental stones, 2 of which covering the dust of 2 daughters of Dunbar Earl of Selkirk & the other to the Memory of Catharine, daughter of Sir George Hume Baronet, the Oldest Monument in the cemetery is one within the tomb or sepulchre covering the dust of Thomas Ledderdale of St Mary's Isle who died 10th February 1687. Galtway anciently was a parish of itself but in 1663 was united with the parish of Kirkcudbright. It is both traditionally & historically handed down that a village formerly had stood convenient to it but now no trace of can be found. |
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Plan 50D
List of Names collected by David Hannay C Asst [Civilian Assistant] 6th June 1849
Objects
Galtway Church (in ruins) Trace 7
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HIGH BANKS |
High Banks
High Banks |
John Muir NS Low Banks
Mr Rigg NS High Banks |
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A Farm house and offices in Good Repair with a considerable Farm of Land attached the chief part of which is arable it is the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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HIGH BANKS (fort) |
High Banks
High Banks |
H McNae Belig
S Cunningham Dunrod Mill |
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This appears to be ether a British or Danish Fort part of which has been Recently ploughed it has a Double Rampart about 4 feet high Section thus [Sketch of remaprt] (An Doon Hill) |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
High Banks Plan 50D Trace 7 a House Kirkcudbright
High Banks Plan 50D Trace 7 Fort Kirkcudbright
[Signed] 16th March 1849
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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GALTAY MOSS |
Galtay Moss
Galtay Moss |
John Muir NS Low Banks
George Muir NS Low Banks |
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A Considerable Marsh on the Farm of Low Banks it is Situated on the North of the Road Leading from Kirkcudbright to Old Abbey and About Five chains east of Gilronie |
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LITTLE DRUM |
Little Drum
Little Drum |
John Muir NS Low Banks
George Muir NS Low Banks |
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A Small Eminence on the Farm of Low Banks it is Good Arable land |
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List of Names collected by Willam Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Galtay Moss Plan 50D Trace 7 Marsh Kirkcudbright
Trittle Drum Plan 50D Trace 7 An Eminence Kirkcudbright
[Signed] May 9th 1849
William Rewan ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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MOAT |
Moat
Moat |
Thomas McMinn North Milton
William Cavershan Ring Liggate Smithy |
050 |
On the Farm of North Milton a little NE [North East] of North Milton Farm house is an Antiquity which has no particular Name but the Farmer and other persons in the Immediate Locality Calls it Moat altho it has More the appearance of a Fort it is partly surrounded by a Small Fosse apparently artificial |
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BIG DRUM |
Big Drum
Big Drum |
John Muir NS Low Banks
George Muir NS Low Banks |
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A Small Oblong Eminence of Good arable land on the Farm of Low Banks |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan Ca [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
[Signed] May 9th 1849
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RING BURN |
Ring Burn
Ring Burn |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn N North Milton |
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A Small Stream which flows through Ring Bridge in a Southerly Direction and only Bears the Name from Ring Bridge |
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GALTAY |
Galtay
Galtay |
William Carnochan NS
Thomas McMinn N |
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A Small House on the Farm of the Same Name it is the property of Mr Bell of Balgreddan and is now in the Occupation of a herd |
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RING LIGGATE SMITHY |
Ring Liggate Smithy
Ring Liggate Smithy |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn N North Milton |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Ring Burn Plan 50D Trace 7 a Stream Kirkcudbright
Galtay Plan 50D Trace 7 House
Ring Liggate Smithy Plan 50D Trace 7 House
[Signed] March 16th 1849
William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant} |
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CAIRNEY HILL |
Cairney Hill
Cairney Hill |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn N North Milton |
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A Considerable Sized hill on the Farm of Mid Milton the Soil is Arable |
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DOON HILL |
Doon Hill
Doon Hill |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn N North Milton |
050 |
A Middling Sized hill on the Farm of Belig it is partly arable and partly Rocky pasture on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical Point] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Doonhill |
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RING BRIDGE |
Ring Bridge
Ring Bridge |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn N North Milton |
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A Small Stone of one Arch on the Road leading from the South end of Kikrcudbright to Dundrannan about 3 3/4 Miles from the Former and about 3 from the latter |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Cairney Hill Plan 50D Trace 7 a Hill Kirkcudbright
Doon Hill Plan 50D Trace 7 a Hill Kirkcudbright
Ring Bridge Plan 50D Trace 7 a Bridge Kirkcudbright
[Signed] March 16th 1849
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NORTH MILTON |
North Milton
North Milton |
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy
Thomas McMinn NS North Milton |
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A Small Farm house and offices in Good Repair with about Sixty acres of land attached it is the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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GILLROANIE |
Gillroanie
Gillroanie |
John Muir NS Low Banks
Mr Rigg NS High Banks |
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A Small Farm house in Middling Repair with a Small Farm of land attached the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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GALTAY HILL |
Galtay Hill
Galtay Hill
Galtway |
John Muir NS Low Banks
Mr Rigg NS High Banks
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy |
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A Middling Sized Hill on the Farm of Galtay the Surface is partly Rocky pasture there is a [Trigonometrical Point] on its Summit Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Galtahill |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
North Milton Plan 50D Trace 7 a House Kirkcudbright
Gillroanie Plan 50D Trace 7 a House Kirkcudbright
Galtay Hill Plan 50D Trace 7 a Hill Kirkcudbright |
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GALTAY PLANTATION |
Galtay Plantation
Galtay Plantation
Gallway Plantation |
John Muir NS Low Banks
Mr Rigg NS High Banks
William Carnochan NS Ring Liggate Smithy |
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A Small Fir plantation on the West Side of Galtay Hill |
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List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Objects
Galtay Plantation Plan 50D Trace 7 a Plantation Kirkcudbright |
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PARKGATE |
Parkgate
Parkgate
Parkgate
Torrs Village
Torrs Lake |
J Moore Factor to E [Earl] of Selkirk
S Kissock Parkgate
John Payne Mutehill
Mrs Sharp Parkgate
S Kissock Parkgate |
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A small District including 6 Dwelling houses of an inferior description, each of which has about 14 Acres of land and small offices attached The nearest house from Mutehill to which this name applies is about 1 mile in a Southern direction extending 1/2 a mile still farther South Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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GRANGE BURN |
Grange Burn
Grange Burn |
J Moore Factor to E [Earl] of Selkirk
S Kissock Parkgate |
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A considerable stream being the continuation of Buckland Burn from Bridge near Mutehill. It retains this name to the River Dee into which it empties itself |
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List of Names collected by Jarvis Coe Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Parkgate Trace 8 District Kirkcudbright
Grange Burn Stream Kirkcudbright
[Signed] J Coe RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
30th March 1849 |
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MANXMAN'S LAKE |
Manxman's Lake
Manxman's Lake |
- Moore Factor to E [Earl] of Selkirk
S Kissock Parkgate |
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A considerable Bay Est of River Dee, it is a kind of clay bottom, is dry at low water but affords an excellent Anchorage for Vessels of small tonnage. It extends from extreme point of Parkgate to St Mary's Isle - Some years ago smuggling from the Isle of Man was carried on here to a great extent hence the name of Bay. |
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List of Names collected by Jarvis Coe Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Manxman's Lake Trace 8 Bay Kirkcudbright
[Signed] J Coe
RS&M {Royal Sappers & Miners]
30th March 1849 |
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MILTON SANDS |
Milton Sands
Milton Sands |
D Maizeland Mill Hou [House] Kirkcudbright
John Wilkinson Nun Mill |
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A large tract of sand extending from Nun Mill Bay from HW [High Water] Mark to LW [Low Water] to the South of the River Dee |
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List of Names collected by James Coe Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Milton Sands Trace 8 Sand Borgue
[Signed] J Coe
Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners
30th March 1849 |
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MUTEHILL |
Mutehill |
John Nicholson n&s Stationer Kirkcudbright
John Dickie n&s Grange Kirkcudbright |
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A neat Modern built house and office all in good repair with about 6 acres of Land attached the whole of which is arable.Mr Nicholson (Stationer) says that he remembers of seeing a Moat, on or about the spot where this house is Erected the whole of which has been taken away, he also states that Mutt is the Original name of Moat, such objects having been placed by administer justice (hence the name) proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Mutehill Trace 9 Houses and farm Kirkcudbright
[Signed] John Bray ca [Civilian Assistant] March 21st 1849 |
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GRANGE HILL |
Grange Hill |
John Dickie N,S Grange Kirkcudbright
David Carson N&S Liggat Cheek Kirkcudbright |
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A large hill on the farm of Grange the Soil of which is arable part of which is Covered with Wood, on its Summit is Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party Grange |
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List of Names collected by John Bray ca [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Grange Hill Trace 9 Hill Kirkcudbright |
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GRANGE |
Grange |
John Nicholson n&s Stationer Kirkcudbright
John Dickie n&s Grange Kirkcudbright |
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A neat farm house and office and also a Thrashing Mill with a farm of land attached the whole of which is arable it is occupied by the Proprietor (as a home farm) Vid the Earl of Selkirk |
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GRANGE WOOD |
Grange Wood |
John Nicholson n&s Stationer Kirkcudbright
John Dickie n&s Grange Kirkcudbright |
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A large wood on the farm of Grange hence its name consisting of Ash Oak Beech and fir Proprietor Earl of Selkirk |
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Fine View |
Fine View |
John Dickie n&s Grange Kirkcudbright
David Carson n&s Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright |
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[Description score through]
This is not a proper name as it applies merely to a field. I omitted to cross it out on trace but would recommend that it should be done [initialled] NR |
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List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Grange Trace 9 Houses and farm Kirkcudbright
Grange Wood Trace 9 Wood Kirkcudbright
Fine view Trace 9 A field Kirkcudbright
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LIGGATE CHEEK |
Liggate Cheek |
David Carson Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright
John Fitzsimons Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright |
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This name applies to a row of houses divided into seperate dwellings all in good repair situated on the farm of Low Banks |
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CROFTHEAD |
Crofthead |
David Carson Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright
John Fitzsimons Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright |
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A Small House in Middling repair Situated on the farm of |
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SKINNEL BURN |
Skinnel Burn |
David Carson Liggate Cheek Kirkcudbright John Dickie n&s Grange Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Stream gatherin on the farm of Low Banks taking a Westerly direction and empties itself into the Manxman's Lake a little South of Mutehill |
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List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 50D
Objects
Liggate Cheek Trace 9 Houses Kirkcudbright
Crofthead Trace 9 House Kirkcudbright
Skinnel Burn Trace 9 Stream Kirkcudbright
[Signed] John Bray ca [Civilian Assistant] March 21st 1849 |
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Quay |
Quay |
James McRobert Ferry Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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A part of the harbour of Kirkcudbright, where the vessels usually load and discharge their cargoes, at the NE [North East] corner of it is a convenient Quay or Jetty for landing & shipping freight & passengers |
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FERRY [Kirkcudbright] |
Ferry |
James McRobert Ferry Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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This ferry is situated a little above the harbour, where the passengers are carried across in a flat bottomed boat of an oblong form, to each end of the boat is attached by hinges and suspended by chains, a broad platform or pathway by which all kinds of vehicles can enter and depart without loss of time, the boat is commodious, and can hold at once four carts with their horses attached. It is moved along a chain by means of pullies, and a crank winch. The ferryman pays a yearly rent of £140 for the Boat & Boathouse |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
Quay Sheet 1 Trace 2 Harbour Kirkcudbright
Ferry Ferry Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig
Pte RS&M [Royal Sapeprs & Miners]
March 31st 1849 |
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RIVER DEE |
River Dee |
James McRobert Ferry Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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A considerable river which takes its Rise partly in Lochs Dee & Doon, and partly in the Parish of Dalry besides several other minor feeders. It is known as the Ken Water and afterwards Loch Ken, till its junction with the Black water of Dee, nearly a mile above Parton Church flowing in a direction nearly Southward, it receives the Tarf Water near Tongueland Bridge, about 3 miles farther down it falls into Kirkcudbright Bay |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Objects
River Dee Sheet 1 Trace 2 River Kirkcudbright & Twynholm
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 31st 1849 |
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SNUFF MILL |
Snuff Mill |
Robert Cruickshanks Grocer Kirkcudbright
James Stweart Stationer Kirkcudbright |
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A Small house in indifferent repair at one time was used to manufactor Snuff in (hence the name, - but it is now kept as a Store. |
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SNUFF MILL WELL |
Snuff Mill Well |
Robert Cruickshanks Grocer Kirkcudbright
James Stewart Stationer Kirkcudbright |
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A Small Well the Water of which is conveyed by a Pipe Situated convenient to the Snuff Mill, hence the name |
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List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Sheet No 1
Snuff Mill Trace 3 A House Kirkcudbright
Snuff Mill Well Trace 3 A Well Kirkcudbright
[Signed] John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] April 1849 |
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CURLING DAM |
Curling Dam |
Robert Cruickshanks Grocer Kirkcudbright Thomas Milroy Booot & Shoe Maker Kirkcudbright |
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A Considerable Pond Situated at North end of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright, made by the Curling Club in the Vicinity for the purpose of enjoying themselves at their favourite Game. |
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List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Sheet No 1
Objects
Curling Dam Trace 3 A pond Kirkcudbright
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SNUFF MILL CREEK |
Snuff Mill Creek |
Mr McClellan Banker Kirkcudbright
Mr Doud Kirkcudbright |
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A small creek at the influx of a little stream with the River Dee & situate near to the West side of Snuff Mill hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by David Hannay CAsst [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Snuff Mill Creek A small Creek Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Hannay CA [Civilian Assistant]
2nd June 1849 |
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ANGEL HILL |
Angel Hill |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
W Marshall Park House |
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A Small Knoll of an oblong Shape situated at the South side of St Cuthberts Church yard the surface of which is arable ground. It is said that an angel once appeared on this hill hence the name |
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BELL HILL |
Bell Hill |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
W Marshall Esq Park House |
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A small Knoll of an oblong shape situated south side of ST Cuthberts Church yard. It derived its name from the bell of ST Cuthberts being formerly fixed on its summit |
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List of Names collected by Alfred R Howse RS&M Pte [Royal Sappers & Miners Private]
Plan 50D
Objects
Angel Hill Trace No 3 A hill Kirkcudbright
Bell Hill Trace No 3 a hill Kirkcudbright
(Signed) Alfred R Howse
RS&M Pte [Royal Sappers & Miners Private] |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Church Manse |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McMillan Kirkcudbright
Walker Stephson Kirkcudbright |
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A neat elegant modern house built of stone, with offices & Garden attached the property of the Free church congregation. It is the residence of the Rev [Reverend] John McMillan |
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SHILLING HILL |
Shilling Hill |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McMillan Kirkcudbright
Walker Stephson Kirkcudbright |
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A Cottage in middling repair. The property of James McKeachie |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
Free Church Manse Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 4 House Kirkcudbright
Shilling Hill House Kirkcudbright |
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FREE CHURCH [Kirkcudbright] |
Free Church |
Robert Crookshanks Kikcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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A small neat modern built church erected in the year 1845. It is capable of accommodateing about 900 people. (The money for erecting the church was the gift of Messrs Lennox & Johnstone residing in America) at the western end of the church is a small spire, the present minister is the Rev [Reverend] John McMillan, whose salary is upward of 200£ yearly |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
Free Church Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 4 House Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig
April 24 1849 |
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JOHNSTONE'S FREE SCHOOL |
Johnstone's Free School |
John McLaren Free School
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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A large, neat modern, built school house, erected in 1848, by a bequest left by Mr William Johnstone. It is placed under the management of Trustees the qualifications for admittance are that the parents of the child must be natives of the place of have resided seven years within the parish. The average number of scholars taught, are 250,male and female, who are schooled free of expense, the Branches taught are the common Branches. There is a male and a female teacher, the former receives a salary of 100£ yearly and the latter £50 |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
Johnston'e Free School Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 4 House Kirkcudbright |
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LANCEFIELD |
Lancefield
Lancefield
Lancefield |
Adam Raknine Kirkcudbright
James Beck Kirkcudbright
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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 |
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SHELLING HILL |
Shelling Hill
Shelling Hill |
James Beck Kirkcudbright
Edward McCartnery Kirkcudbright
James McKeachie Kirkcudbright |
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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 |
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BARBARA'S WELL |
Barbara's Well
Barbara's Well |
James Beck Kirkcudbright
Edward McCartney Kirkcudbright |
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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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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
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT MILL |
Kirkcudbright Mill |
Adam Rankine Draper Kirkcudbright
Robert Maxwell George Inn Kirkcudbright |
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A Corn Mill in the Northern part of the Town of Kirkcudbright The Mill has been for many years untenanted and lying in a ruinous Condition, but has recently been taken by a Mr Broadfoot on Lease for 21 years at a rent of £20 per year to put in complete repair and to leave it so at the expiration of his lease the repairs are now going on The Mill is the property of the Earl of Selkirk |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Kirkcudbright Mill Trace 4 A Corn Mill
[Signed] W Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal]
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High Street [Kirkcudbright] |
High Street |
John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright |
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An irrigular built street running west by N East [North East] the houses varies in height but chiefly two stories high and in good repair, and are occupied by Capitalists medical practioners, Lawyers, Grocers, Spirit Dealers, and Mechanics and at the S West [South West] end of the street is a good Hotel for the accommodation of Gentlemen, and the road of same is very rugged and paved |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
High Street Trace 5 A street Kirkcudbright
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KINGS ARMS INN |
Kings Arms Inn |
John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright
Sign Board |
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A good house two stories and slated, is fitted out as a Hotel for the accommodation of Gentlemen and over the door is a signboard representing the Kings Arms, hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Kings Arms Inn Trace 5 A house Kikrcudbright |
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MARKET CROSS |
Market Cross |
John Broom Kirkcudbright
William McLellan Esqr Kirkcudbright |
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That portion of High Street which is in front of the Old gaol, where the weekly market and Annual fairs are held (hence the name) the former are very badly attended often with not a single individual. No business is transacted by the Agriculturalists chiefly in some of the principal Public houses of the town |
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List of Names collected by
Objects
Market Cross Plan 50D Trace 5 Kirkcudbright
[Signed] D Hannay C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
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MOAT BRAE |
Moat Brae |
John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright
Revd [Reverend] John Underwood Parish Minister Oakley House Kirkcudbright |
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An eminence supposed to be used as a court of justice, on the N [North] and west side it still retains the appearance. John Nicholson of Kirkcudbright informed me that it was the church yard belonging to the Old Parish Church, and to his recollection that a great quantity of human bones was raised at the time the old church was lessened to its present size. |
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SHIP INN |
Ship Inn |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright |
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An old house but in good repair, situated a little westward of Moat Brae and over the door is a sign board representing a Ship, hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Moat Brae Trace 6 A moat Kirkcudbright
Ship Inn Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant]
Old Church Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
[Description score through]
[signed] Thomas Jordan |
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OLD CHURCH (Aisle of) [Kirkcudbright] |
Old Church (Aisle of)
School of Industry |
W McLellan Esqr Kirkcudbright
James Broom Kirkcudbright |
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The remains of the late parochial church little of which is now left except the Aisle, at the South end of which in a recess in the wall formed by a Semicircular arch and Surmounted by the Joint arms of Herries Maxwell And McClellen inscribed with Suitable inscriptions lies a figure of a Belted Knight (Thomas McClellan who founded Kirkcudbright Castle) whose family are deposited in a vault below. In 1846 a beautiful Marble Tablet with Suitable inscriptions was affixed to the wall to commemorate Dr Muter who died in Jany [January] 1820 and was interred in St Cuthbert's Graveyard. A splendid pulpit of oak Still occupies the western Corner of the room |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corp; [Corporal] W Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Objects
Old Church (Aisle of)
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SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY |
School of Industry
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The building Stands on the Site of the Grey friars Church pertaining to a convent of the Same Order. Which Church was granted in 1564 by Queen Mary to the Magistrates of the Borough, for a protestant church it having been petitioned for by the General Assembly. It was used as a Church until 1739 when it was Supplanted by another which was occupied as a parochial church until 1838. The aisle only of this church is now left which is used as a School The Church having been entirely Superseded by the present Splendid parochial Church. The above property belongs to the Earl of Selkirk who purchased it from the Borough to prevent its being pulled down. |
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GAS WORKS |
Gas Works |
William McLellan Esqr Kirkcudbright
John Broom Kirkcudbright |
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The Gas works at Kirkcudbright were erected AD 1839 by a Joint Stock Company of 320 Shares of 5£ per share. The Gas works consist of the usual apparatus common to Small Works of the Kind, it has three Retorts and one Gasometer. The Coals used are supplied at 11.8 per thousand cubic feet The works are managed by a board of directors And returns about 5 per Cent to the proprietors |
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50D
Objects
Gas Works Gas Works
[Signed] William Rogers
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SHIPBUILDING YARD [Kirkcudbright] |
Shipbuilding Yard |
John Broom Kirkcudbright
Burgh Abstract |
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A small enclosed yard situate close to the harbour It is used as a place for building small boats or vessels (hence the name) In it is a Wooden Shade used as Carpenters Work sho, and a furnace for boiling tar etc. It is rented by James Williamsson Meikle Sypland & is the property of the Burgh. |
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CASTLE (in ruins) [Kirkcudbright] |
Castle (in ruins) |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
John Broom Kirkcudbright |
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A castle in ruins, situate at the North end of the Town and Close by the old Parish Church. It stands on the site of a convent it is a castellated Gothic building, and over the principle entrance is the Arms of the Macellan family of Bombie. It was built in the year 1582 and is said that the stones of Bombie Castle and of Castledykes were brought from both places for the erection of it. And is now roofless but retained its roof until 1752 but the walls remain almost entire and is now the property of the Duke of Selkirk |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Castle (in ruins) Trace 6 An old Castle Kirkcudbright
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CASTLE STREET |
Castle Street |
John Nicholson ns Kirkcudbright |
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A well laid out street macadamized and in good repair in it is a good fountain that supplies the locality with water. The houses are in excellent repair, and Two stories high, with good shewers to carry off the nuisance. The houses are chiefly occupied by persons in trade, such as Drapers, Drinking houses, Fleshers, Bootmakers etc it is the only street in the Town where an apothecaries Hall is and also the Post office is in it |
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CASTLE ROW |
Castle Row |
John Nicholson ns Kirkcudbright |
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A macadamized street in good repair, on the S [South] side of it is arang of good houses two stories high which are occupied chiefly by tradesmen and Labourers, and takes the name from the castle, as it being adjacent to. |
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1st Examiner
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Castle Street Trace 6 A street Kirkcudbright
Castle Row Trace 6 A street
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GAOL |
Gaol |
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A Strong Substantial castellated building erected AD 1815 at a cost of from 4000 to 5000 pounds which was defrayed by the County and Borough of Kirkcudbright. The Gaol is of 4 Storeys in height the basement floor Contains 3 Cells a refractory Cell, a Bathroom and Wardens Room. The 2nd floor Contains 4 Cells the 3rd floor contains 5 Cells and the 4th floor Contains 3 Cells. Each floor has a passage and is furnished with a Watercloset. The roof of this portion is surrounded by parapets and divided in two compartments which serves as airing grounds fr prisoners. The Tower Contains two small Cells and a large one and the Staircase in which is a door by which access is gained to the Court House. A Small Octagonal Tower is Surmounted by a flag Staff. all the roofs of the Gaol are ashphalted. The Gaol is warmed by three Stoves from which the Smoke and heat is conducted by Iron pipes |
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Objects
Gaol County Gaol
[Signed] William Rogers]
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GRANGE BURN |
Grange Burn |
A Cowan Mill House
W Marshall Esqr Park House |
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A burn rising on the farm of Kirkbride & flowing in a southerly direction through the farm of Balgreddan & Buckland the names of which it takes respectively untill enters the farm of Grange it is then Called Grange Burn to its influx with the river Dee A short distance South of St Mary's Isle. |
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50D
Objects
Grange Burn Traces 5 & 6 A Stream
County Gaol Continued
through the building. There are two enclosed yards in Connection with the Governor's Quarters being on the Side of one of them. The building is Said to be occupy the Site of Saint Andrews Church many human bones have been exhumed from time to time in the immediate vicinity of the Gaol
(Signed) Alfred R Howse RS&M Pte [Private] |
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UNION STREET |
Union Street |
John Nicholson Stationer ns Kirkcudbright |
050 |
A good street branching off Castle street at right angles and runs in a westerly direction till it meets High street, is macaddamized and in good repair, also having shewers to carry off the nuisance of the street. The houses are chiefly two stories high slated and in good repair, are chiefly occupied by Tradesmen,Sailors and Laboueres, and has one Public house and a few provisions shops. |
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WESTERN BANK |
Western Bank |
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A good house two stories high situate on the East side of High Street, and is used as a branch office of the Western Bank of Scotland. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Union Street Trace 6 A street Kirkcudbright
Western Bank Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Kirkcudbright] |
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church |
William Kirkpatrick ns Kirkcudbright
Revd [Reverend] John Underwood Parish Minister ns Oakley House by Kirkcudbright |
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A modern house with Gothic windows, built in the year 1821, by subscription from the members of the Congregation at an expense of about 1600 Number of sittings 500 Communicants about The Clergyman who officiates is paid 80£ yearly by voluntary contributions of the people, and 20£ from the Synod fund. The church is in good repair, and comfortable in the interior and is situate at the SSWest [South South West] end of High Street |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
United Presbyterian Church Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
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COURT HOUSE |
Court House |
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A spacious modern building built in the year at an expense of the by the County and Burgh of Kirkcudbright. The lower apartments are chiefly used as offices for the County and Burgh of Kirkcudbright, and the upper apartment is used as a court room, is neatly laid out , furnished in a good style, and is lighted with gas. |
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COACH AND HORSES [Kirkcudbright] |
Coach ad Horses |
Sign Board |
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A public house, situate in the south end of High St in good repair, over the door is a sign board representing the Coach and Horses, hence the name, and the occupier has horses for hire. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Court House Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
Coach and Horses Trace 6 A house Kirkcudbright
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Jail Trace 6 a house
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FREE MASONS ARMS |
Free Mason Arms |
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A public house situate in The East side of Caste St has good accommodation and one of its upper apartments is used as a Mason Lodge hence the name. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Free Masons Arms Trace 7 A house Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Thomas Jordan ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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ST CUTHBERT'S STREET |
St Cuthbert's Street |
John Nicholson ns Kirkcudbright |
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This street branches off Castle St and runs in an Easterly direction for a considerable distance. it is macadamized and in good repair. On the South side is a very good range of houses built with stone and two stories high, each having a good garden at the rear, and at the end of the range of buildings is an excellent fountain which supplies the locality with water. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
St Cuthbert's Street Trace 7 A street Kirkcudbright
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CHURCH [Kirkcudbright] |
Church |
Revd [Reverend] John Underwood Parish Minister Oakley House Kirkcudbright |
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A large and magnificent Gothic building completed in the year 1838, at an expense of £6582.6.11 1/2, £2565 of which was obtained by the Earl of Selkirk for 1026 sittings and donations to the amt [Amount] of £1120.1.2 and the remaining part paid by the Earl of Selkirk. It is most pleasantly situated at the south side of St Cuthbert's St and ornamented all round with young shrubs "It has a spire of considerable height attached to it,containing an excellent Clock, and a good bell, both presents from the late James Lennox Esqr of Dalskairth"; and the site of the building was given by the Earl of Selkirk. The minister has no manse, but receives 50£ yearly as manse rent. He has a Glebe Containing about 9 acres of pasture land, and receives a yearly rent for it amounting to 18£ and is stipends is 19 Chalders of which he receives in money 46£ per Annum - The number of communicants is 1848 was 600 and the average number of hearers about 1000. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects Church Trace 7 Church A house Kirkcudbright
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BANK OF SCOTLAND [Kirkcudbright] |
Bank of Scotland |
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A good and substantial building two stories high, is situate on the North side of High street and is used as a branch office of the Bank of Scotland |
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SELKIRK ARMS HOTEL |
Selkirk Arms Hotel |
Sign Board |
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A large house two stories high and in good repair, it is on the North side of High Street and close by the Bank of Scotland office. And affords good accommodation for Commercial travellers and farmers and over the door is a sign board, with the inscription of Selkirk Arms Hotel hence the name. |
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Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Bank of Scotland Trace 7 A house Kirkcudbright
Selkirk Arms Hotel Trace 7 A house Kirkcudbright
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BOAT HOUSE |
Boat House |
John McRobert Ferry Kirkcudbrigt
Robert Cruikshanks Kirkcudbright |
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A small house, one story in height, built of stone. It is the property of the Town, and is the residence of the ferryman who pays a yearly rent for it and the Ferry in conjunction |
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STEAM PACKET OFFICES |
Steam Packet Offices |
John McRobert Kirkcudbright
Robert Cruikshanks Kirkcudbright |
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A small stone building used as an office in conjunction with the "Countess of Galloway Steamer", where goods are entered or booked for Liverpool. It is the property of the Town |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
Boat House Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 8 House Kirkcudbright
Steam Packet Office House Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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ST CUTHBERT'S PLACE |
St Cuthbert's Place |
William Elliot Kirkcudbright
Robert Cruikshanks Kirkcudbright |
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A small Row of houses branching off St Cuthbert Street, they are two stories in height,part of it is occupied as Taverb, the remainder as dwelling houses |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sapeprs & Miners] 1st Examiner
50B
Objects
St Cuthbert's Place Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 8 Row of Houses Kirkcudbright
Gas Work House Kirkcudbright |
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50D
The fortifications of Kirkcudbright which is Said to have consisted of a Wall and fosse, with two gates for Ingress and Egress the Site of one of these Gates is Still pointed Out that of the other cannot be ascertained. A considerable part of the ditch is Still partly later other parts totally obliterated It left the River Dee at the South West Corner of the present Dock and is quite Obliterated until it reaches the N West [North West] Corner of the New Church Yard where it is Nearly entire for about two Chains & forms the boundary between the Church Yard and the Gardens on the West of the Church At the Southern most Corner of the Churchyard it becomes quite invisible the first of the gates hung(this Spot is called "The Meikle Yett") from high Street it is again invisible for about Two Chains And is Again seen at the End of Corby Slap where it makes a turn of Nearly 90 [degrees] going in a direction Nearly West until it reaches St Mary's Wind The latter portion is Now a Stagnant ditch
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Plan 50D
Fortifications
from St Mary's Wind it has been Converted into a covered drain in order to improve the play ground for the Scholars at the Academy At the North Corner of the playground it Makes Another abrupt turn and also becomes an open ditch from this point it runs nearly direct North forming the boundary of the gardens and ultimately Joins the River Dee at a point about 14 Chains West from the Starting point at the dock, The whole Space included being nearly a Square.
In 1547-8 The Borough being Summoned to Surrender to a party of English commanded by Sir Thomas Carleton it was so successfully defended that the English were under the necessity of retiring which however appears to have been accomplished with the loss of one Man. See Nicholson's History Vol 1 page 472 And Statistical Account of Kirkcudbrightshire page 20. The open parts of this ditch are a great nuisance but at a trifling expense could be filled by a constant Stream which would prove another convenience to the many already enjoyed by the inhabitants of this Town |
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MIEKLE YETT |
Miekle Yett |
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
William McLellan Esqr Kirkcudbright |
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A portion of High Street where the fortifications crossed And at which place the principal gate is Said to have been There is Still Two Stones One on each Side of the Street each Stone perforated with a hole in which hole the lower pivots of the gate are said to have turned. From appearances it would appear they were folding gates Surmounted by an arch On the arch was the Round Stone Balls One of these Balls were taken away to a Considerable distance but was afterwards at the brought back and the whole three are now placed over an archway at the Entrance to Saint Cuthberts Graveyard According to tradition there was another gate but every enquiry has been made and the place it occupied cannot be ascertained |
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50D
Objects
Mickle Yett Site of a gate
[Signed] William Rogers
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ST CUTHBERT'S STREET |
St Cuthbert's Street |
Robert Crookshanks Kikrcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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for about 300 yards the houses of which are chiefly two stories in height slated and in good repair, occupied by Merchants shopkeepers & Mechanics This street is well drained and Macadamized |
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ST MARY'S STREET |
St Mary's Street |
Robert Crookshanks Kirkcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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A street Branching from the High Street in Northerly direction for about 200 yars, there are no buildings on either side of this street till it intersects St Cuthbert's Street the houses in it are Slated and in good repair, This street is well drained and Macadamized |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
St Cuthbert's Street Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 8 Street Kirkcudbright
St Mary's Street Street Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24th 1849 |
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GEORGE INN |
George Inn |
Robert Crookshanks Kirkcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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A tolerable sized Inn, where Travellers may be comfortably put up, it is two stories in height, and is the property of Mr William Atkinson |
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COMMERCIAL INN |
Commercial Inn |
Robert Crookshanks Kirkcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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A large Inn, being the principal house of that description in Town It is two stories in height and is the property of Mrs Hissock, who keeps it |
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ST CUTHBERT'S STREET |
St Cuthbert's Street |
Robert Crookshanks Kirkcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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Plan 50B
Objects
George Inn Town of Kirkcudbright Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 8 House Kirkcudbright
Commercial Inn House Kirkcudbright
St Cuthbert's Street Street Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn |
William Ellis Kirkcudbright
Robert Cruikshanks Kirkcudbright |
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A small narrow street branching off St Cuthbert Street, in a Northerly direction, for about 200 yards, the houses are 2 stories in height, slated and partly in good repair occupied by shopkeepers mechanics Labourers etc this street is middling well drained & Macadamized |
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STEAM BOAT TAVERN |
Steam Boat Tavern |
William Ellis Kirkcudbright
Robert Cruikshanks Kirkcudbrigh |
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A Public house situated near the harbour in the range of building known as St Cuthbert's place It is the property of |
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Plan 50B
Objects
Mill Burn Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 8 Street Kirkcudbright
Steam Boat Tavern House Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL [Kirkcudbright] |
Roman Catholic Chapel |
Mr McLellan Banker sn Kirkcudbright
Mr Douds Elder of the C [Catholic] Chapel ns Kirkcudbright |
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A house two Stories high and in good repair, with upper floor occupied as the Catholic Chapel the clergyman of which is Rev [Reverend] Joseph Strain (from Dalbeatie) who can only officiate on the first Sunday of every Month, and its average number of hearer is about 100, total number belonging to the parish about 200, and a 100 belonging the adjoining parishes which occasionally attend it. It is well fitted up with sittings and capable of accommodating about 132 persons. The ground floor of the building is occupied as tenements. The property of Mrs Strain, the Ministers Mother who resides in Dalbeatie |
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Objects
Roman Catholic Chapel Kirkcudbright
[Signed] David Hannay CA [Civilian Assistant]
27 June 1849 |
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ACADEMY |
Academy
Academy
Academy |
Mr Flemming Teacher at K [Kirkcudbright] Academy
Mr Sympson Teacher at K [Kirkcudbright] Academy
Mr Mackintosh Teacher at K [Kirkcudbright] Academy |
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A large and substantially built plain building of the Tudor style of Architecture with piazza entrance to schools, attached is an extensive play ground This Institution contains 3 endowed schools vi the Grammar, the Commercial and the English, all under the patronage of the magistrates and Town Council of Kirkcudbright There are about 130 pupils at present attending the fees varying from 2/6d to 7/6 per Quarter. In the Grammar school are taught Latin, Greek, French and Geography etc the Teacher has an annual salary of sixty guineas exclusive of Fees. In the Commercial department are taught Mathematics, Navigation, Geography, Bookkeeping, Arithmetic, Writing etc. the teacher receives exclusive of Fees and annual salary of £50. In the English department are taught History, Geography Composition and the principles of the English Language, the teacher receives an annual salary of £50 exclusive of Fees - Above the piazza is a large room occupied by a public subscription library. |
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List of Names collected by James Coe Pte [Private] RS&Miners [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Sheet 1
Objects
Academy Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 9 House Kirkcudbright
[Signed] J Coe
Pte [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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CASTLE MAINS |
Castle Mains
Castle Mains |
Mr Robertson Castle Mains
Mr Muir (Factor) Kirkcudbright |
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THE WYND [Kirkcudbright] |
The Wynds
The Wynd
St Mary's Wynd
St Mary's Wynd
St Mary's Wynd |
Mr Shearer Kirkcudbright
Mr Flemming Kirkcudbright
Rev [Reverend] J Underwood Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson Kirkcudbright
S Davidson Kirkcudbright |
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A small paved road about 23 chains long leading to the Academy from High street. At one time it was the only thoroughfare to St Marys Isle from the Burgh |
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List of Names collected by Jarvis Coe Pte [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Sheet 1
Objects
Castle Mains Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 9 House Kirkcudbright
The Wynds Road Kirkcudbright
[Signed] J Coe Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OLD JAIL [Kirkcudbright] |
Old Jail |
John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright |
050 |
The Base of the Tower contains a large cistern pertaining to the waterworks
A spacious modern building two stories high, in good repair and well lighted. The upper apartments are use as a reading and billard rooms by Gentlemen, and an apartment for the person who takes care of both; the under apartments are let as stores, except a portion at the west end which is used as a black hole. At the east end is a Tower and spire and is about 100 feet high, on the Tower is a clock which can be seen east and north sides. It is situate at the west end of the east and west portion of the street, and looks down the north and south part of the street, both parts nearly forms a right angle, and is the property of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright.
A tolerably large building occupied as a Gaol until 1815 when it was Superseded by the present one one portion of it now a billiard room another a reading room Military Stores are Kept in the upper portion the ground floor is occupied by a Lock up as fire engine room ans Store rooms. It has a tower Surmounted by a Spire. In the Spire are three bells one of which is dated 1646 and a clock with faces of very Antique workmanship supposed to be of the Same date the Building situated at the Market Cross and commands a view of Old Street & High Street and is the property of the Burgh |
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1st Examiner
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Old Jail Trace 10 a house Kirkcudbright
[Signed] Thomas Jordan ca [Civilian Assistant] |
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FREE MASON'S ARMS |
Free Mason's Arms |
Sign Board |
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Oakley House |
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A large mansion in good repair, two stories high and slated, it is ornamented all round with shrubs and trees, and at the west side is a spacious well laid out garden is occupied by the Parish Minister, and is the property of the Earl of Selkirk. |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
Sheet 1, of the Town of Kirkcudbright
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Free Mason's Arms Trace 10 A house Kirkcudbright
Corby Slap Trace 10 A lane Kirkcudbright
Oakley House Trace 10 A house Kirkcudbright
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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WaterWorks Continued
Any Ornament whatever but the whole is of the Most Simple unpretending construction and kept in repair at a very Moderate Cost by the Burgh, Amounting to £5.0.11 for the Year 1848 None of the parts get any proper name but on the Fountain at the Cross is a Stone with the following inscription
This Fount not riches life Supplies
Art gives what Nature here denies
Posterity Must Surely bliss
St Cuthberts Sons who purchased this
"Water introduced 23rd March 1763
This Tablet renewed 1840"
The expence of Constructing the Waterworks was defrayed in part by the proceeds
of a general Collection for that purpose the eficiency being made up from the funds
of the Borough. On the original Subscription paper Still in good preservation
is the following Note. "The WorShipful The Lodge of St Cuthbert held at Kirkcudbright
heartily Approving of the above Scheme Now properly Compleated haev paid Five Guineas, As
a present towards defraying the expences thereof this 27th December 1764"
(Signed) John Boyle Master |
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WATERWORKS |
Waterworks |
Mr McLellan Esqr Kirkcudbright
John Broom |
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The apparatus by which the inhabitants of the town as supplied with water was first put into operation on the 23rd March 1763 The following us a description of the construction and operation in detail. The water is collected in Small cisterns from whence it is conveyed through lead pipes to a tank or Reservoir occupying the whole basement floor of the Tower at the Old Jail from this Tank it is conducted to the various fountains distributed through various parts of the Town There are four Fountains each Supplied with a valve and one at the Market Cross which has two valves at any of these fountains by pulling a String the valve is raised and a copious Supply of good water is obtained which ceases as Soon as the String is let go. The Supply of water rarely fails and is of excellent quality, proving and inestimable boon to the inhabitants doubtless contributing in no Small degree to the proverbial Cleanliness and health of the Town None of the fountains or any part of the works displays |
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List of Names collected by C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan
1st Examiner
Sheet 1 of the Town of Kirkcudbright
Objects
Meikle Yett The track of a gate Kirkcudbright
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[Signed] Thomas Jordan CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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OLD MILLBURN ROAD |
Old Millburn Road |
Robert Crookshanks Kirkcudbright
Walker Stevenson Kirkcudbright |
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A narrow road leading from the eastern end of High Street and running in a Northerly direction at the North end of it is a range of houses, varying from one to two stories in height, inhabited by tradesmen laborers etc. This road is Macadamized and partly well drained. |
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List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 50B
Objects
Old Millburn Road Town of Kirkcudbright Trace 12 Road Kirkcudbright
Silver Craigs Rocks
[Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 4th 1849 |
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SAINT ANDREW'S KIRK (site of) |
St Andrew's Kirk (Site of)
Site of St Andrew's Kirk |
Mr Muir n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson Stationer Kirkcudbright
Mr McWhinny Kirkcudbright |
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Mr Nicholson, as well as other respectable authorities states that tradition speaks of a Church having once stood here which was dedicated to ST Andrew, and also it is believed that it was surrounded by a Graveyard, as a quantity of human bones was fund not many years ago Convenient to its site. Nothing now remains to indicate its existence. It is supposed that the new Goal and Court house has been erected, on or about the spot where it stood. |
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STERLING ACRES |
Sterling Acres |
Mr Muir n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson |
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A portion of good arable land, hence the name, in the Burgh of Kirkcudbright extending from the Snuff Mill to the foot bridge near Janefield house and East by west from the Publick road leading to Castle douglas to the River Dee. It was exchanged some by the Earl of Selkirk with the Corporation of the Burgh of Kirkcudbright for a field in the South side of the Burgh which lay near his Lordship's mansion |
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Objects
St Andrew's Kirk (site of) Plan 50D Site of St Andrew's Kirk
Sterling Acres - Plan 50D Trace 2 A portion of land
[Signed] John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant] Oct 31st 1849 |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office |
John Nicholson n&a Kirkcudbright
John Finlayson n&a Kirkcudbright |
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A middling sized house in good repair situated in the West side of Castle Street. Occupied at present and for the last 25 years as a Post Office It has four Penny Posts attached to it viz Dundrennan Abby, Borgue, Twynholm , and Ringford, Letters are received from them at 7 A.m and dispatched to them at 4.30 P.m The Wigtonshire mail arrives here at 10-30 A.m and the English Glasgow Edinburgh and all parts of Scotland Wigtonshire exempted at 12-30 P.m also another mail arrives from the same quarter at 3.30P.m It has two despatches one at 7.30 Am and the other at 2 P.m the former is to Ireland and Wigtonshire and the latter to England and to all parts of Scotland with the Exception of Wigtonshire, |
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Post Office Plan 50D A House Kirkcudbright
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CASTLEDYKES POIINT |
Castledykes Point |
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson n&s Kirkcudbright
William Henry n&s Kirkcudbright |
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A point of land formed by the River Dee at high Water, Convenient to Castledykes (hence the name) It is well known to the inhabitants of Kirkcudbright and also to mariners who are in the habit of plying up and down the River |
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KIRKCUDBRIGHT CASTLE (Site of) |
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of) |
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright
William Muir (Factor) n&s Kikrcudbright
John Nicholson n&s Kirkcudbright |
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The site of the ancient Castle of Kirkcudbright which tradition points out of it having stood here - and that it was inhabited alternately by Fergus Lord of Galway, and John Balliol who married his daughter and Co-heiress Dornagella [Dervorguilla], and afterwards, by Archibald Douglas who seems to have been the last inhabitant. Sinclair in his Stat Acct [Statistical Account] states King James 4th gave a grant of the Castle and ? pertaining to it to the Burgh of Kirkcudbright and that he was here himself, and was hospitably entertained by the Burgh - Mr Nicholson says that after the Castle went to ruins that stones were brought from it to build the present one |
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Objects
Castledykes Point Plan 50D Trace 2 A Point of land Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright Castle (site of) Plan 50D Trace 2 Site of a Castle
[Signed] John Bray c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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GREY FRIARS MONASTERY (site of) |
Grey Friars Monastery (site of) |
William Muir (Factor) n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson n&s Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright |
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Site of the Grey Friars monastery which Mr Nicholson and several respectable persons says stood between the present Castle, and the Old Church (or School of Industry) and that the Old Church was built on a portion of the Graveyard attached to it, underneath the Old Church is to be seen to this day a sepulchre which was the burial place of the McClellands of Bombie. the Monastery is supposed to have been erected in or about the 11th Century, and that it was a famed pace for learning no more tradition can be gleaned respecting it. |
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ROMAN CATHOLIC MEETING HOUSE |
Roman Catholic Meeting House |
William Muir (Factor) n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson n&s Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright |
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A house in the North side of St Cutherberts Street. Purchased a few years ago by the Rev [Reverend] Mr Train officiating Clergyman and the R [Roman] Catholic congregation here since then they converted the upper part of the house and seated it for public worship and the under part is let to tenants it is attended by the Rev [Reverend] Mr Train who comes here once every four weeks
Note this is called a Roman Catholic Station in the Catholic Circular - and is attended by the RC [Roman Catholic] Clergyman resident in Dalbeattie |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Grey Friars Monastery (site of) Plan 50D Site of Grey Friars Monastery Kirkcudbright
Roman Catholic Meeting House Plan 50D A House
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SAINT MARY'S ISLE PRIORY (site of) |
Saint Mary's Isle Priory (Site of) |
William Muir (Factor) n&s Kirkcudbright
Earl Selkirk St Mary's Isle house |
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The site of St Marys Isle Priory which the Earl of Selkirk has pointed out his Lordship says that the South Side of the Isle House is part of the Priory and that a few years ago he had occasion to have a part of it bored when he found that the wall was built without lime in the Centre, but that it was of Considerable thickness. Also his Lordship states that historians are quite wrong in their descriptions respecting it extent, as it only Consisted of that portion , of the Marginal sketch of the Isle house which should showed marked (on trace) and that it was a mear appendage of Holyrood house having about 100 acres of St Mary's Isle granted to it for its maintenance, his Lordship further states that some years ago the great Cross was Knocked down and before he was aware of it, two men (Roman Catholics) took it away and hid it in some place that his Lordship has not hitherto found out. |
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Objects
Saint Mary's Isle Priory (site of) Plan 50D Trace 5 Site of a Priory
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MILLBURN |
Millburn |
John Nicholson n&s Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright
William Henry n&s Kirkcudbright
John Howell n&s Kirkcudbright |
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A Street in the N [North] East end of Kirkcudbright branching off the East end of St Cuthberts street extends northwards, to near the Snuff Mill the houses are very irregular along its sides and are chiefly inhabited by agricultural labourers there is but one grocers shop in it From the south terminus of this street, on St Cuthbert's Another street goes southwards as far as the East end of High street which generally goes under the name of Millburn Road, as there is but very few houses on it, Consequently it cannot be called a street, but it is Considered to be in the Millburn, in fact, Mr Muir and several others Considers that the name Millburn when properly applied is applicable to that part of the Kirkcudbright Town lying North and East of St Cuthberts street and the Quay vz St Mary's Street etc. |
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Millburn Plan 50D A Street
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SOUNDING KETTLE |
Sounding Kettle |
William Henry n&s Kirkcudbright
Alexander Watson n Kirkcudbright
William Milligan n&s Kirkcudbright |
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The name applies to a hole situated on the N [North] West end of Orchard Banks Plantation into which a small stream enters making a great noise hence the name - The name is well known in Kirkcudbright |
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CLOWNSTANE GILL |
Clownstane Gill |
Mr Bell n&s Balgreddan Kirkcudbright
William Riggs n&s High Banks Kirkcudbright |
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A small Glen or ravine situated between H [High] Banks and Bombie. Mr Bell says that it derived its name from large stones, taken from a Druidical Circle, which stood Convenient and was brought here and broken to build Clownstane Bridge. |
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KIRKLAND HILL |
Kirkland Hill |
Mr McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright
Alexander Watson n Kirkcudbright
John Brown n Kirkcudbright |
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A small hill on the farm of Kirkland the soil of which is arable hence the name |
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Objects
Sounding Kettle Plan 50D Trace 6 A hole Kirkcudbright
Clownstane Gill Plan 50D Trace 6 A Glen Kirkcudbright
Kirkland Hill Plan 50D Trace 6 A hill Kirkcudbright
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HIGH KNOCKORR |
High Knockorr |
Kohn Brown n&s Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny Kirkcudbright
Mr Muir n&s Lochfergus Kirkcudbright |
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A middling sized hill on the farm of Lochfergus the soil of which is arable interspersed with a few Rocky humps and brushwood |
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LOW KNOCKORR |
Low Knockorr |
John Brown n&s Kirkcudbright
Mannesses Cole n Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny Kirkcudbright
Mr Muir b&s Lochfergus Kirkcudbright |
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A small hill on the farm of Lochfergus the soil of which is arable covered here and there with a few rocks and Brushwood how it got its name is not known in the locality - but probably the name may have derived from the white silvery appearance of the Grass. |
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High Knockorr Plan 50D Trace 6 A hill Kirkcudbright
Low Knockorr Plan 50D Trace 6 A hill
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BACK GALTWAY in Ruins |
Back Galtway (in Ruins) |
Mr Bell n&s Balgreddan Kirkcudbright
William Muir (Factor) Kirkcudbright |
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The ruins of houses which at one time was the dwelling house on the farm of Back Galtway. The ruins still retain the name, and the farm is let in grass. At or about the time that the Parish of Galtway was annexed to Kirkcudbright, it was divided into three farms viz Galtway Low Banks Galtway High Banks and Back Galtway which still are recognized by the said name only Low & High Banks seldom or ever have Galtway, now prefixed |
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Back Galtway in Ruins Plan 50D Trace 7 Ruins of houses Kirkcudbright
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GALTWAY VILLAGE (site of) |
Galtway Village (Site of) |
William Muir Factor n&s Kirkcudbright
John Nicholson n&s Stationer Kirkcudbright
William McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright |
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The site of Galtway Village which Mr Brown Mr Watson and several respectable persons have pointed out nothing now remains to indicate that it once existed save a few traces of Fences and ruins of houses - but it appears that the house were numerous here at one time although at present the foundation of two Can only be properly traced - Mr Nicholson and several other persons states that there is a tradition in the Country that this Village was depopulated (as well as Dunrod) by McClelland (then Lord Kirkcudbright) who raised an Army from amongst his vassels and proceed to Ireland to assist King William at the Battle of the Boyne, from which few returned consequently the Villages went to ruin soon after. |
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Galtway Village (Site of) Plan 50D Trace 7 Site of Galtway Village Kirkcudbright
[Signed John Bray C/a [Civilian Assistant] Oct 31st 1849 |
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