Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 153

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/20/153/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick] Plan51B Index [Set of 3 Columns:-] Names of Objects--Page--Names of Objects--Page--Names of Objects--Page [Column Headings Column 1] Names of Objects--Page Auchenleck Mine (Iron)--3 Auchenleck--10 Auchenleck Bridge--10 Auchencairn Bay--23 Auchencairn Lane--23 Auchencairn Burn--23 Auchencairn Bridge--33 Auchencairn--37 Auchencairn Moss--49 Auchenfad--51 Blackbeast--4 Barcloy Hill--5 Bluehill--12 Bankend Burn--22 [Column Headings Column 2] Names of Objects--Page Bunkers Hill--29 Burnside--32 Black Lion Inn--34 Baptist Chapel--37 Blackford Bridge--45 Blackford--46 Blackford Burn--46 Big Airds Hill--52 Collin Hill--9 Collin Burn--11 Collin Wood--15 Collin--16 Collin Cottage--17 [Column Headings Column 3] Names of Objects--Page Craig Range--21 Craig's Hill [Hall]--30 Collin Mill (Sawing)--30 Carding Mill--31 Collin Bridge--32 Castledaffin--32 Commercial Inn--38 Culnaughtrie--43 Cairn Hill--47 Cairn--48 Daltamie--29 Dundrennan Mill--35 Drungans--45 (Turn over) [Continue on OS1/20/153/2]
OS1/20/153/2 [Continued from OS1/20/153/1] [Page] 2 [Parish of Rerrick] [Plan51B] [Index] [Set of 4 Columns:-] Names of Objects--Page--Names of Objects--Page--Names of Objects--Page--Names of Objects--Page [Column Headings Column 1] Names of Objects--Page Drungans Bridge--45 [Should be Drungans Burn] East Knockwhillan--17 Forest Wood--7 Forest--9 Free Church--39 Farhills--49 Fort--53 Fort--55 Glenhead--3 Gall Knowe--12 Gall Burn--12 Guttery Liggat--51 Hillhead--9 Hardhills--16 [Column Headings Column 2] Names of Objects--Page Knocknocher--40 Kendlum (In Ruins)--3 Little Forest--15 Mains of Collin--10 Knoits of Bentuther--5 Muckle Lane--20 Meadowhead Burn--11 Meadowhead--25 Moat--35 Mill Ha'--36 Mid Hazelfield--43 Moss-side--49 Mossend--50 Fort--19 Post Office--34 [Column Headings Column 3] Names of Objects--Page Ring Plantation--16 Ring (In Ruins)--18 Red Haven--20 Richardcairn--46 Rascarrel Moss--50 Summerhill--4 Stocking Hill--17 Seaside--22 Suie Hill--25 Suie Moat--26 Shuttlebank--31 Standingstone--43 Standingstone Hill--44 Satters Moss--50 [Column Headings Column 4] Names of Objects--Page Torr Cottage--15 Torr Hill--21 The Ha'--39 The Tenments--40 Tacher Burn--47 West Knockwhillan--18 Woodhead--22 Wraith Plantn. [Plantation]--33 Old Torr--21 Auchencairn School--38
OS1/20/153/3 AUCHENLECK MINE (Iron) Auchenlick Mine ( iron) Auchenlick Mine ( iron) John Cannon Thomas Clark 051 This mine is not at present in working operation but during the last ten years quantities of ore of good quality have been found it has been let to several English mining companies who shipped the ore to England where it was smelted. It is on the lands of Auchenlick the property of Samuel Henry Esqr.
OS1/20/153/3 GLENHEAD Glenhead Glenhead James Neilson Michael Clark 051 A small house and offices with a portion of land attached the property of Samuel Henry Esqr. Auchenlick
OS1/20/153/3 KENDLUM (In Ruins) Kendlum Kendlum Thomas Clark James Neilson 051 This is the ruins of a house which had formerly a portion of land attached which now forms part of Mains of Collin the property David Walsh Esqr.
OS1/20/153/3 [Page] 3 6000, Sept. 1836-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Columns on left] Form 136 Page 1--60 1--60 --60 1-- [Notes under Auchenleck Mine ( iron)] --See Auchenleck Page 10----See page 10
OS1/20/153/4 BLACKBEAST Blackbeast Blackbeast James Neilson Thomas Clark 051 A ridge of rocks on the farm of Barcloy one of which has the appearance of a black animal when seen from a distance hence the name
OS1/20/153/4 SUMMERHILL Summerhill Summerhill James Neilson Thomas Clark 051 A small farm house and offices in tolerable repair with a portion of land attached the property of Samuel Henry Esqr. Auchenlick
OS1/20/153/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Rerrick [Plan & Trace] 51 B 3 Form 136 Page 59 65
OS1/20/153/5 KNOITS OF BENTUTHER Knoits of Bentuther Knoits of Bentuther Bentuther Hill Knoits of Bentuder Knoits of Bentuder Knoits of Bentutha Knoits of Bentutha James Affleck John Cunningham On Plan 45.C Dr. [Doctor] Trotter Mr. Thompson Dr. [Doctor] Trotter Mr. Thompson 051 A small hill on the farm of Bentuther the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture
OS1/20/153/5 BARCLOY HILL Barcloy Hill Barcloy Hill Barclay Hill Barclay Hill Barclay Barcloy Hill Barcloy Hill Charles Donaldson William Rae -Barcloy William Moore -Factor John Nicholson Ainslies Map 1820 William Bell -Balgreddan John Wilson -Auchencairn 051 A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Barcloy the surface of which is rocky pasture. On its summit stands a Trig: [Sketch Here] [Trigonometrical station] called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] party "Barcloy" 
OS1/20/153/5 [Page] 5 12000, Oct. 1847. [Parish of Rerrick] No. 21. Form 136 Page 62 111 [Note under the name "Knoits of Bentuther"] Bentudor to be adopted see 51A page 11 and W. Muire's Letter dated 1st March 1854. -(in Name Bk. [Book] 50D page 54) [Knoits of Bentudor is the name used now] [Note under the name "Barcloy Hill"] Barcloy Hill to be adopted see 51A page 11 and W. Muire's Letter dated 1st March 1854. -(in Name Bk. [Book] 50D page 54) [Notes on Knoit] Noit, A small rocky height. Jameison's Scottish Dicty. [Dictionary] Knoit, A large piece of anything. - ibid All the authorities agree in spelling Knoits. The letter "K" is as necessary in this word as in the words Knoll and Knock etc. (Signed) Alexander Dean C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/7 FOREST WOOD Forest Wood Forest Wood Forrest Forrest John Thompson Samuel James Henry Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 Ainslies Map 1782 Revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A small encloser of Fir wood on the farm of Forest hence the name
OS1/20/153/7 [Page] 7 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 70
OS1/20/153/8 [Page] 8 [Parish of Rerrick] Form 136 Page [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/8 No Names to transcribe
OS1/20/153/9 COLLIN HILL Forest Hill Forest Hill Forrest Hill Collin Hill Collin Hill Collin Hill John Thompson Nathan Cally Ainslies Map 1782 Samuel Wilson Robert Brown Robert Scott 051 A small hill on the Farm of Forrest its surface consists of Rocky heathy pasture, on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Collin Hill"
OS1/20/153/9 FOREST Forest Forest Forrest Forrest John Thomson Samuel James Henry Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 Ainslies Map 1782 Revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A farm house and offices in good repair with a farm of arable land attached the property of David Walsh, writer to the Signet Edinburgh
OS1/20/153/9 HILLHEAD Hillhead Hillhead John Thomson Samuel James Henry 051 A small house on the Mains of Collin without any land attached
OS1/20/153/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 67 65 65
OS1/20/153/10 AUCHENLECK Auchenlick Auchenlick Auchenleck Auchenleck Auchenleck Auchenleck Samuel James Henry John Thompson Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Modern Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient] Ainslies Map 1782 revd. [revised] 1820 051 A house and offices in good repair with a farm of arable land attached the property of Samuel James Henry Esqr. of Auchenleck
OS1/20/153/10 AUCHENLECK BRIDGE Auchenlick Bridge Auchenlick Bridge Nathan Cally James Affleck 051 A Small Bridge of one arch build of Stone over Meadowhead Burn it is a Parish bridge.
OS1/20/153/10 MAINS OF COLLIN Mains of Collin Mains of Collin Collin Collin John Thompson Samuel James Henry Ainslies Map 1782 revd. [revised] 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Modern 051 A house and offices in good repair with a farm of arable land attached the property of David Walsh W. S. [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh
OS1/20/153/10 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Page] 10 Form 136 Page 66 66 68
OS1/20/153/11 COLLIN BURN Collin Burn Collin Burn Kendlum Burn John Thompson Nathan Cally Ainslies Map 1782 revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A Stream which rises on the farm of Bentuther and flows in an easterly direction thro" [through] the Collin Estate after passing this Estate it receives the name Auchencairn Burn until it falls into the Sea in Auchencairn Bay
OS1/20/153/11 MEADOWHEAD BURN Meadowhead Burn Meadowhead Burn Nathan Cally John Thompson 051 A Small Stream rising on the farm Culnaughtrie and flowing thro" [through] the farm of Auchenleck, falls into Collin burn
OS1/20/153/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 69 69
OS1/20/153/12 BLUEHILL Bluehill Bluehill Blue Hill Bluehill John Thompson Samuel James Henry Ainslies Map 1782 revd. [revised] 1820 Valun. [Valuation] Roll Modern 051 A house and offices in good repair with a farm of arable land attached it is the property of David Walsh Esqr.
OS1/20/153/12 GALL BURN Gall Burn Gall Burn Nathan Cally John Thompson 051 A Small Stream rising on the Farm of Culnauightrie and after running thro" [through] Several Farms falls into the Sea 
OS1/20/153/12 GALL KNOWE Gall Knowe Gall Knowe Nathan Cally John Thompson 051 A small hill on the farm of Culnaughtrie consisting of arable land with some Rocks interspersed, on its Summit there is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Gallinow"
OS1/20/153/12 [Page] 12 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 66 67 68
OS1/20/153/13 SATTERS MOSS 051
OS1/20/153/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Rerrick [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/13 No Names to transcribe. The name entry boxes for Satters Moss should be deleted. The correct page for this name is OS1/20/153/50
OS1/20/153/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/15 COLLIN WOOD Collin Wood Collin Wood R. Shannon J. Milligan 051 [Situation] About 7/8 mile N. [North] of Auchencairn Village. A Tolerable sized Wood consisting of Oak and Ash on the estate of David Welch Esq Collin
OS1/20/153/15 TORR COTTAGE Torr Cottage Torr Cottage Torr Torr Tor R. Kinstry R. Shannon Ainslies map 1782 Valn. [Valuation] Roll - 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Valn. [Valuation] Roll - Anct [Ancient] 051 [Situation] About 5/8 mile N. W[North West] of Auchencairn Village. A house built in the cottage style in good repair on the Estate of William Cairns Esqr. of Torrs
OS1/20/153/15 LITTLE FOREST Little Forrest Little Forrest Forrest Forrest R. Kinstry R. Shannon Ainslies map Valn. [Valuation] roll 1819 051 [Situation] About 5/8 mile N. [North] by West of Auchencairn Village. A dwelling house in indifferent repair on the Estate of William Cairns Esq. of Torrs
OS1/20/153/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Trace 3 Form 136 Page 74 - Collin Wood 71 - Torr Cottage 71- Little Forrest
OS1/20/153/16 COLLIN Collin Collin Collin Collin Colline James Milligan Robert Kinstry Ainslies Map 1782 Revd. [Revised] 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Modern Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] 051 A small modern Mansion House without any lawn with a small Kitchen Garden & Offices all in tolerable repair the property of David Walsh Esq. of Collin
OS1/20/153/16 HARDHILLS Hardhills Hardhills Hard Hill Robert Kinstry Robert Shannon Ainslies map 1782 051 A farm house and offices on the estate of William Cairns Esq of Torrs
OS1/20/153/16 RING PLANTATION Ring Plantation Ring Plantation John Thompson James Milligan 051 A small plantation consisting of Ash, Oak and Fir wood on the farm of Mains of Collin
OS1/20/153/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 72 76 71
OS1/20/153/17 COLLIN COTTAGE Collin Cottage Collin Cottage James Alexander Robert Shennan [Shannon] 051 A small cottage on the estate of David Walsh Esq of Collin and occupied by James Alexander
OS1/20/153/17 STOCKING HILL Stocking Hill Stocking Hill James Milligan John Thompson 051 A small hill on the farm of Mains of Collin the surface of which is Arable
OS1/20/153/17 WEST KNOCKWHILLAN West Knockwhillan West Knockwhillan James Milligan John Thompson 051 A small farm house and offices in middling repair with a farm of land attached the property of David Welsh [Walsh] Esq of Collin
OS1/20/153/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 73 75 74
OS1/20/153/18 EAST KNOCKWHILLAN East Knockwhillan East Knockwhillan James Milligan John Thompson 051 This name applies to the ruins of a house which formerly had a small portion of Land attached the property of David Walsh Esq. Collin
OS1/20/153/18 RING (In Ruins) Ring Ring John Thompson James Milligan 051 This name applies to the ruins of a house the land which was formerly attached is now annexed to the Mains of Collin
OS1/20/153/18 [Page] 18 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Plan/Trace] 51B 3 Form 136 Page 76 75
OS1/20/153/19 FORT [Auchencairn] Moat Moat Moat Moat Moat [Moat] James Kirkpatrick James Craig [Entries scored out] Ainslies Map 1820 051 [Situation] About 1/2 mile S. [South] East of Auchencairn Village This object is on the farm of the Ha' and is Situated on high ground & planted with mixed wood, it is not raised or elevated in its formation the centre is quite level with the general surface and was surrounded by a great stone rampart some of which stand three feet high at present (but perhaps it has been repaired) Altho' [Although] this object was pointed out to me by James Kilpatrick as a moat and is so called by others, yet I do not think from its appearance that it is a moat, as moats are generally raised in their formation, but the inhabitants do not know what to call such objects whither Camp, Moat or Fort, my Opinion is that it was a Fort surrounded by a thick rampart of stones placed on very advantageous ground
OS1/20/153/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 115 - Moat [Note ] From the Descriptive Remarks here written by C. A [Civilian Assistant] A Dean it appears almost certain that the above object is one of the ancient British hill forts & has no appearance of a moat, therefore ought to be written Simply "Fort" (Sgd.) [Signed]) A Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/20/153/20 RED HAVEN Red Haven Red Haven D McMinn John Crocket 051 [Situation] About 1 mile E.N.E. [East North East] of Auchencairn Village A Small Sandy creek or inlet on one side of Auchencairn Bay adjoining the farm of Torr the name has been derived from the color of the sand at this place which is very red.
OS1/20/153/20 MUCKLE LANE Muckle Lane Muckle Lane D McMinn John CrocKet 051 [Situation] Running easterly in Auchencairn Bay. This name applies to a Small portion of a stream that runs from high water to where it joins Auchencairn Lane in low water it collects on the farm of Hardhills it has no name until it joins high water
OS1/20/153/20 [Page] 20 -- Trace 4 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 113 Red Haven [Definition Note under Muckle Lane] Muckle, great Scott Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/20/153/21 CRAIG RANGE Craig Range Craig Range Craig Rainge Fergus Graham David McMinn Ainslies Map 1820 051 A small Rocky eminence situated on the farm of Old Torr.
OS1/20/153/21 OLD TORR Old Torr Old Torr Torr Torr Tor Fergus Graham David McMinn Ainslies Map 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Modern Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] 051 A small farm house with offices in bad repair the property of William Cairns Esqe.
OS1/20/153/21 TORR HILL Torr Hill Torr Hill Torr Torr Tor Fergus Graham David McMinn Ainslies Map 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Modern Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] 051 A small Rocky hill situated on the farm of old Torr
OS1/20/153/21 [Page] 21 Trace 4 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 77 77 77
OS1/20/153/22 BANKEND BURN Bankend Burn Bankend Burn James Houston Robert Wilson 051 See Name List 45D
OS1/20/153/22 SEASIDE Seaside Seaside Fergus Graham David McMinn 051 A small house and offices in good repair the property Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/22 WOODHEAD Woodhead Woodhead Fergus Graham David McMinn 051 A small house and offices in tolerable repair with a portion of Land attached the property of Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 78 78 [Not in Listed in Collectors List]
OS1/20/153/23 AUCHENCAIRN BAY Auchencairn Bay Auchencairn Bay Auchencairn Bay Fergus Graham David McMinn Ainslies Map 1820 051 A large bay with a sandy bottom in the neighbourhood of auchencairn Village hence the name. At low water this bay presents an uninterrupted bed of smooth sand so dry & firm that horse races have been held on it. It is a "Free Port"
OS1/20/153/23 AUCHENCAIRN BURN Auchencairn Burn Auchencairn Burn David McMinn James Craig 051 A considerable stream which after passing Collin Mill it becomes the Auchencairn Burn, above this place it is called Collin Burn, it passes Dundrennan Mill at Auchencairn Village to which it is bound by charter, it retains the given name till it reaches high water after which it takes the name "Auchencairn Lane"
OS1/20/153/23 AUCHENCAIRN LANE Auchencairn Lane Auchencairn Lane Robert Scott David McMinn 051 A portion of Auchencairn Burn running from high to low water mark thro' [through] Auchencairn Bay
OS1/20/153/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Rerrick [Form 136] [Page] 78 [Also 117] 117 119
OS1/20/153/24 [Page] 24 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 [Parish of Rerrick] No. 21. [Form 136] [Page] [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/24 No Names to transcribe.
OS1/20/153/25 MEADOWHEAD Meadow Head Meadow Head Meadowhead Meadowhead Nathan Cally John Thompson James Craig David McMinn 051 A small cottage in middling repair on the farm of Culnaughtrie with a Garden attached
OS1/20/153/25 SUIE HILL Suie Hill Suie Hill Suie James Affleck John Cunningham Ainslies Map 1820 051 A hill on the farm of Culnaughtrie, which consists of Rocky heathy pasture on its summit is the remains of an Ancient Moat likewise a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sewery"
OS1/20/153/25 [Page] 25 Trace 5 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 79 79
OS1/20/153/26 SUIE MOAT Suie Moat Suie Moat Moat James Affleck John Cunningham Ainslies moat [Map] 051 [Situation] On Suie Hill A small enclosure the summit of Suie hill surrounded by the remains of stone fences which appear to have been Six feet thicK, within the encloser on the East Side is a Shepherd's Cairn about Four feet high. there is no account of its origin either from History or the local information
OS1/20/153/26 [Page] 26 -- Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 80 - Suie Moat
OS1/20/153/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Rerrick [Form 136] [Page] [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/27 No Names to transcribe.
OS1/20/153/28 [Page] 28 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/28 No Names to transcribe.
OS1/20/153/29 DALTAMIE Daltamie Daltamie Diltammy Robert Scott James Scott Ainslies map 1820 051 [Situation] 1/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Auchencairn Village A small farm house and offices with a portion of land attached the of Mr. Cairns
OS1/20/153/29 BUNKERS HILL Bunkers Hill Bunkers Hill John Boges James Scott 051 [Situation] about 5 chains North of Auchencairn Village A house in good repair the property of David Walsh Esqr. and occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] David Gibson who sometimes calls Mountpleasant
OS1/20/153/29 [Page] 29 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 91- Daltamie 91- Bunkers Hill
OS1/20/153/30 CRAIG'S HALL Craig's Hall Craig's Hall Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter 051 [Situation] about 17 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Auchencairn Village. A house two stories high with a Small portion of Land attached feued from the estate of Miss Colton occupier Mrs Craig hence the name
OS1/20/153/30 COLLIN MILL Collin Mill Collin Mill Collin Mill Cotton Mill James Scott Robert Scott Gilbert Maxwell Ainslies Map 1782 Revd. [Revised] 1820 051 [Situation] about 1/2 mile W. by N. [West by North] of Auchencairn Village A large building erected about 1789, and used as a cotton Mill, it was afterwards converted into a Paper Mill, the upper floor is now used as a woollen Manufactory where blankets plaiding and carpets are wove on the ground floor there is a circular Saw mill occupied by the proprietor Gilbert Maxwell the weaving departments are rented by John Dunlop it is fued from the Estate of David Walsh Esqr. Collin
OS1/20/153/30 [Page] 30 Parish of Rerrick-- No. 21. Form 136 Page 103- Craig's hall 100-Collin Mill
OS1/20/153/31 CARDING MILL [Auchencairn] Carding Mill Carding Mill Gilbert Maxwell John Dunlop 051 A small Carding Mill on the estate of David Walsh Esq of Collin
OS1/20/153/31 SHUTTLEBANK Shuttlebank Shuttlebank Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter 051 A small cottage in bad repair on the estate of Mr Cairns
OS1/20/153/31 [Page] 31 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 103 99
OS1/20/153/32 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter 051 A small house in good repair with 5 acres of land attached it is the property of David Walsh Esqr.
OS1/20/153/32 CASTLEDAFFIN Castledaffin Castledaffin John Wilson James Scott 051 A small range of cottages on the Estate of Collin the property of David Walsh Esqr.
OS1/20/153/32 COLLIN BRIDGE Collin Bridge Collin Bridge John Wilson James Scott 051 A small bridge of one arch which crosses the Auchencairn Burn at Collin Mills
OS1/20/153/32 [Page] 32 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 104 103 104
OS1/20/153/33 AUCHENCAIRN BRIDGE Auchencairn Bridge Auchencairn Bridge Auchencairn Bridge Adam Hunter Robert Scott James Scott 051 A Small bridge of one arch which crosses the burn of Auchencairn on the road leading from auchencairn to Dumfries. It is a county bridge
OS1/20/153/33 WRAITH PLANTATION Wraith Plantation Wraith Plantation Andrew Carter John Boyes 051 A small circular plantation within which is an ancient moat it is situated near Colin Mill
OS1/20/153/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 94 96 [Definition Note] Wraith An apparition in the likeness of a person supposed to be seen before or soon after death Scottish Dictionary
OS1/20/153/34 BLACK LION INN [Auchencairn] Black Lion Inn Black Lion Inn James Scott Robert Scott 051 A large Inn in good repair the property of Misses Kiddie auchencairn. possessed by Mr. James Scott
OS1/20/153/34 POST OFFICE [Auchencairn] Post Office Post Office Post Office James Scott Robert Scott Gilbert Maxwell 051 A house in good repair occupied as a Post office and an Inn a mail car leaves for Castle Douglas and returns daily. the present post mistriss is Mrs Kissock
OS1/20/153/34 [Page] 34 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Plan & Trace] 51 B 8 Form 136 Page 95 101 [Object Moat has been removed.] [Note about Moat] See page 35
OS1/20/153/35 DUNDRENNAN MILL (Corn) Dundrennan Mill Dundrennan Mill John Hannay Robert Kinstry 051 A Corn Mill in the Village of Auchencairn which is said to have been built about the time that Dundrennan Abbey was erected and unto which property it then belonged. it has been three different times erected on the same foundation and is a thirled Mill. The property of Colonel Maxwell of Orchardton. occupied by John Hannay
OS1/20/153/35 MOAT [Auchencairn] Moat Moat Moat John Wilson James Scott Gilbert Maxwell 051 This moat which is now very much defaced stands upon an eminence that is planted with wood & situated on the farm of Haw [The Ha']
OS1/20/153/35 [Page] 35 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 97 104
OS1/20/153/36 MILL HA' Mill Haw Mill Haw Mill Ha' Mill Ha' John Hannay James Scott James Craig David McMinn 051 A small plot of land with the ruins of two cottages, and a dwelling house in good repair (occupied by John Hannay) it is the property of Colonel Maxwell of Orchardton
OS1/20/153/36 [Page] 36 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 96
OS1/20/153/37 AUCHENCAIRN Auchencairn Auchencairn Auchencairn Auchencairn Robert Scott James Scott Robert Trotter Ainslies Map 1782 revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A small irregular built village situated about 1/4 of a mile N. W. [North West] of Auchencairn bay, the houses are well built and fued from the estate of Miss Culton. in the village there is a Post Office a Free Church a Baptist Chapel a Parish School two good Inns and three inferior ones, and a Corn Mill. This Village is of note as a healthy clean village and is much resorted to in the summer season by Sea bathers, the Census in 1841 was 370
OS1/20/153/37 BAPTIST CHAPEL [Auchencairn] Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel Revd. [Reverend] David Gibson Robert Scott James Scott 051 This was originally a dwelling house but was converted in a chapel 1822 it has accommodation for 180 hearers the present incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] David Gibson whose salary is about £30 yearly
OS1/20/153/37 [Page] 37 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 93 98
OS1/20/153/38 AUCHENCAIRN SCHOOL Auchencairn School Auchencairn School Robert Scott James Scott 051 A large house two stories High used as a parish School house with lodgins [lodgings] for the teacher on the upper story. the average number of scholars are 60 boys and 60 girls the branches taught are English, Latin, French Grammar Writing Arithmetic Geography, and Mathematics. The schoolmaster's salary is £21.6s.6d yearly, and school fees which vary from two shillings to three and sixpence quarterly from each scholar
OS1/20/153/38 COMMERCIAL INN [Auchencairn] Commercial Inn Commercial Inn Adam Hunter Robert Scott 051 A large Inn in good repair with Stabling attached. the property of Mrs Graham Auchencairn posessed by Adam Hunter
OS1/20/153/38 [Page] 38 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 101 92
OS1/20/153/39 FREE CHURCH [Auchencairn] Free Church Free Church Free Church Robert Scott James Scott Revd. [Reverend] John G. Murray 051 A plain modern edifice with a belfry. built in 1844 with pews to contain 520 sitters. the present incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] John G Murray has £140 yearly stipend from the Free Church central sustentation fund.
OS1/20/153/39 THE HA' The Haw The Haw The Ha' The Hall The Ha' Robert Scott James Scott James Craig James Brown David McMinn 051 A large farm house with offices in good repair with a farm of Land attached the property of Miss Culton. possessed by Mrs McCartney
OS1/20/153/39 [Page] 39 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 91 102
OS1/20/153/40 KNOCKNOCHER Knocknocher Knocknocher Knocknocher John Boyes James Brown James Maxwell 051 A small hill the surface of which is arable and on the summit a very small plantation it is near the village of Auchencairn and on the farm of Haw [The Ha'] the property of Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/40 THE TENMENTS The Tenments The Tenments The Tenments Robert Scott James Scott Major Culton 051 A small farm house in good repair with a portion of land attached the property of Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/40 [Page] 40 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Trace] 51B 8 Form 136 Page 91 94 94 [Knocknocher Plantation has been crossed out with the following note] not to be written [Note on The Tenments] I have made extensive enquiries and in every instance I find that the people call it (not Tenments but) "The Tenments." The field bore this name before the house was built (Signed) Alexander Dean C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/20/153/41 [Page] 41 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page [Blank page]
OS1/20/153/42 [Page] 42 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/42 No Names to transcribe.
OS1/20/153/43 CULNAUGHTRIE Culnaughtrie Culnightry Culnightry Culnaughtrie Culnaughtrie Culnaughtrie Culnaughtry Culnaughtry Culnachterie David McMinn James Thompson Thomas Carson James Craig James Watson Nathan Cally Ainslies Map 1782 Rev [Revised] 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] 051 A Farm house in middling repair with office attached the property of Horatio Stewart Murray Esqr. Broughton
OS1/20/153/43 MID HAZELFIELD Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson 051 A Farm house with offices in good Repair the Property of James Thompson Esqr. Hazelfield
OS1/20/153/43 STANDINGSTONE Standingstone Standingstone Standingstone Standingstone James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson Ainslies Map 1782 rev [revised] 1820 051 A small Farm house with offices in good repair the property of James Thompson Esqr. Hazelfield
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OS1/20/153/44 STANDINGSTONE HILL Standingstone Hill Standingstone Hill Standingstone Hill James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson 051 A small hill on the farm of Standing Stone Its surface consists of Arable and Rocky heathy pasture it is of an Oval shape lying in the direction of East and West near its summit on the East Side is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Cro [Crow] Hill"
OS1/20/153/44 [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 44 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page 84
OS1/20/153/45 BLACKFORD BRIDGE Black Ford Bridge Blackford Bridge Blackford Robert Hannah Robert Scott Ainslies Map 1782 rev [revised] 1820 051 A County bridge of one arch of moderate span about 1 1/2 miles from Auchencairn on the road to Kirkcudbright
OS1/20/153/45 DRUNGANS Drungins Drungans Drungans Drungans Drongens Robert Hannah Robert Scott Ainslies Map 1782 Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] 051 A farm house and offices in bad repair with a farm of Land attached mostly consisting of Rough pasture the property of Horatio Stewart Murray Esqr. of Broughton
OS1/20/153/45 DRUNGANS BURN Drungins Burn Drungans Burn Robert Hannah Robert Scott 051 A considerable stream which gathers on the Farm of Culnaughtrie and running in a Southerly direction enters the farm of Drungans from which it derives its name which only applies to it on said farm
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OS1/20/153/46 BLACKFORD Black Ford Blackford Blackford Blackford Robert Scott Robert Hannah Valn. [Valuation] Roll - 1819 Ainslies Map rev [revised] 1820 051 A small house in bad repair which formerly had a portion of Land attached which but which is now let with the farm of Drungans it derived its name from the ford where Blackford bridge now stands
OS1/20/153/46 BLACKFORD BURN Black Ford Burn Blackford Burn Robert Hannah Robert Scott 051 A stream commencing on the farm of Culnaughtrie and running in a Southerly direction crossing the road at Blackford Bridge. when near Richards cairn [Richardcairn] it joins another stream and receives another name
OS1/20/153/46 RICHARDCAIRN Richardcairn Richardcairn Robert Scott Robert Hannah 051 A Farm house of two stories in good repair with a small portion of Land attached, it is situated near the Village of Auchencairn and is the Property of Miss Culton
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OS1/20/153/47 CAIRN HILL Cairn Hill Cairn Hill Robert Hannah Alexander Wilson 051 A small hill of arable land on the Farm of Drungans On its summit is a small cairn and a trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. party "Drungins"
OS1/20/153/47 TACHER BURN Tacher Burn Tacher Burn Alexander Wilson Robert Scott 051 A stream which takes its rise near Blue Hills and running in a Southerly direction thro" [through] the farm of Drungans forming for some distance the boundary between the properties of Miss Culton and Horatio Stewart Murray of Broughton
OS1/20/153/47 [Page] 47 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 90 89
OS1/20/153/48 CAIRN [Cairn Hill] Cairn Cairn Robert Hannah Alexander Wilson 051 A small cairn on the summit of Cairn Hill there is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station in its centre called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Drungins"
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OS1/20/153/49 AUCHENCAIRN MOSS Auchencairn Moss Auchencairn Moss James Wilson John Broadfoot 051 This name applies a portion of moss attached to the north end of Rascarrel Moss the property of Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/49 FARHILLS Far Hills Far Hills Farhills Farhills James Wilson John Broadfoot James Craig David McMinn 051 A house and offices in good repair with a farm of arable land attached it is situated on a small hill hence the name. proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr.
OS1/20/153/49 MOSS-SIDE Moss Side Moss Side Moss-side Moss-side John Broadfoot David Shannon James Craig David McMinn 051 A farm house and offices with a portion of land consisting chiefly Rough pasture attached the property of Miss Culton
OS1/20/153/49 [Page] 49 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 105 106 106
OS1/20/153/50 MOSSEND Moss End Moss End John Broadfoot David Shannon 051 A small farm house with offices with a portion farm of moss land attached the property of Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. of Sheuchan
OS1/20/153/50 RASCARREL MOSS Rascarrel Moss Rascarrel Moss Rascarrel Moss Rascarrel Rascarrel Rascarrel John Broadfoot David Shannon Robert Scott Ainslies Map Valn. [Valuation] Roll - 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Roll - Anct [Ancient] 051 A large tract of Moss on the Estate of Rascarrel the property of Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. of Sheuchan
OS1/20/153/50 SATTERS MOSS Satters Moss Satters Moss Quinton Mitchell Mathew Logan 051 A small portion of moss on the lands of Rascarrel the property of Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. Barnbarroch
OS1/20/153/50 [Page] 50 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. [Plan] 51B 9 Form 136 Page 108 105 [No Entry]
OS1/20/153/51 AUCHENFAD Auchenfad Auchenfad Auchenfad Auchenfad Auchenfad William Craig William Geddes Valn. [Valuation] Roll - 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Roll - Anct [Ancient] Ainslies Map revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A Farm house & extensive offices in good repair on the Estate of Miss Culton of Auchenbony [Auchnabony]
OS1/20/153/51 GUTTERY LIGGAT Guttry Ligget Guttry Ligget Guttery Liggat Guttery Liggat William Craig William Geddes James Craig David McMinn 051 A dwelling house occupied by Cotters on the Estate of Mrs Gordon of Balcary
OS1/20/153/51 [Page] 51 Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick] Form 136 Page 110 110 [Definition Notes] "Guttery" Miry "Liggat" A gate so hinged that it may shut itself Scott: Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/20/153/52 BIG AIRDS HILL Big Airds Big Airds Mickle Airds David Ferguson William Craig Ainslies Map revd. [Revised] 1820 051 A tolerable sized hill on the Farm of Airds the surface of which is arable and partly rocky pasture. there is an emminence on the summit having the appearance of a Camp but it is not known by any name by the people in the neighbourhood there is likewise on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Airdshead" it is the property of Mrs Gordon of Balcary.
OS1/20/153/52 [Page] 52 6000, Sept. 1846-22-10 Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick] No. 21. 51D 10 [Form 136] [Page] 109 [Note under Names] See plan 51D
OS1/20/153/53 FORT [Auchenfad] Fort Fort James Craig David McMinn 051 This object was pointed out by the given authorities they agree in calling it a Camp, or Fort, but which of the two was correct they could not say. It is situated on level ground and consists of one raised circle of stones the base of which is a about 6 feet thick & now greatly overgrown with grass etc. etc. & is not more than 1 or 1 1/2 feet high in any place, the centre is level & there is no appearance of a fosse or entrenchment, but seems to have been defended by the great rampart of stones which formed its outer edge. It is upon the farm of Auchenfad.
OS1/20/153/53 [Page] 53 Parish of Rerrick Form 136 Page 123
OS1/20/153/54 [Page] 54 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerrick No. 21. Form 136 Page [Blank Page]
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OS1/20/153/55 FORT [Big Airds Hill] Fort Fort Fort Fort or Camp Quintin Mitchel [Mitchell] James Craig David McMinn William Black 051 This object is situated upon the summit of Big Airds Hill and is looked upon by the inhabitants as having been a Fort or Camp, but as it has more the appearance of a Fort some conclude that it has been a Fort. there has evidently been a fosse round a portion of it and the steepness of the hill defended the other portion. This spot seems to have been well selected as it served the double purpose of a good look out, and it was also difficult of access.
OS1/20/153/55 [Information at start of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 55 12000, Oct. 1847. Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick] No. 21. [Form 136] Page [121]
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OS1/20/153/57 No Names to transcribe.
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OS1/20/153/59 [Continued from Page 60] [Page] 59 1 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51.B.1--Auchenlick Mine. (Contind. [Continued])----last ten years quantities of ore of good quality have been found, it has been let to several English Mining Comps. [Companies] but the date of its opening I am unable to ascertain it is on the lands of Auchenlick the property of Samuel Henry Esqr.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Thomas Clark--Colin Mill 51.B.1--Summerhill Summerhill--House and Offices--A small farm house and Offices in tolerable repair on the property of Samuel Henry Esq of Auchenlick.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Neilson Thomas Clark--Summerhill Colin Mill [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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OS1/20/153/60 [Page] 60 2 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] No. of Trace & Plan--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51.B.1--Glenhead 1 Glenhead--House and Offices--A small farm house and Offices in tolerable repair with about 19 acres of land attached on the property of Samuel Henry Esq. of Auchenlick.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Neilson Michael Clark--Summerhill Auchencairn 51.B.1--Kendlum (in Ruin) 2 Kendlum (in Ruin)--a Ruin--This was formerly a small farm house but it is now attached to the farm of Mains [of Collin] on the estate of David Welsh [Walsh] Esq of Collin.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Thomas Clark James Neilson--Collin Mill Summerhill 51.B.1--Auchenlick Mine ( Iron) 3--a Mine--This mine is not at present in working operation but during the--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Cannon--Auchenlick [Note under Auchenleck Mine] (Contind. [Continued]) in page 1st [ OS1/20/153/59] [Signed Collector] [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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OS1/20/153/61 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 61 [Blank Page]
OS1/20/153/62 [Page] 62 4 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] William Rogers R. S. [Royal Sappers] & Miners 51B [Column Headings] Plan Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address --Knoits of Bentuther Knoits of Bentuther--A Hill--A small hill on the farm of Bentuther the surface is rocky heathy pasture--Rerrick--James Affleck John Cunningham--North Lochdougan North Linkins by Gelston
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OS1/20/153/63 [Page] 63 5 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B 1--Blackbeast Blackbeast--Ridge of Rocks--A ridge of rocks on the farm of Barcloy one of which has the appearance of a black animal when seen from a distance hence the name--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Neilson Thomas Clark--Summerhill Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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OS1/20/153/65 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 65 7 Plan 51 B. List of Names collected by William Rewan C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B---2--Forest Forest--House & Offices--A 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 David Walsh Esqr. Writer to the Signal Edinburgh.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Thomson Samuel James Henry--Mains of Colin via Auchencairn Auchenlick via Auchencairn 51B---2--Hillhead Hillhead--a House-- A small house in middling repair on the farm of Mains of Colin there was about 40 acres of land attached to it at one time which is now attached to Mains of Colin.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Thomson Samuel James Henry--Mains of Colin via Auchencairn Auchenlick via Auchencairn. [Signed Collector] 26th November 1848 William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/66 [Information at end of lines obscured by centre fold] [Form] No. 136. [Page] 66 8 List of Names collected by William Rewan C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--2--Auchenlick Auchenlick--a House--A house and offices in Good Repair with about 200 acres of arable land attached and is the property of Samuel James Henry Esqr. of Auchenlick--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Samuel James Henry John Thompson--Auchenlick via Auchencairn Mains of Colin via Auchencairn. 51B--2--Bluehill Bluehill--a House--A house and offices in good repair with a considerable farm of arable land attached it is the property of David Walsh Esqr. Writer to the Signet Edinburgh--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Thompson Samuel James Henry Esqr.--Mains of Colin via Auchencairn Auchenlick via Auchencairn. 51B--2--Mains of Collin Mains of Collin--a House--a house and offices in Good repair with about 220 acres of arable land attached the property of David Walsh Esqr. Writer to the Signet Edinburgh.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Thompson Samuel James Henry Esqr.--Mains of Colin via Auchencairn Auchenlick via Auchencairn. [Signed Collector] 26th November [1848] William Rewan [c/a] [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/67 [Form No. 136.] [Page] 67 9 Plan 51B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--No. of Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--2--Forest Hill Forest Hill--A Hill--A small hill on the farm of Forest. Its surface Consists of Rocky heathy pasture, and on its summit is a Trignl [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig [Trigonometrical] Party "Collin Hill".--Rerrick--John Thompson Nathan Cally--Mains of Collin Culnightry by Auchencairn. 51B--2--Gall Knowe Gall Knowe--A Hill--A small hill on the farm of Culnightry. Its surface consists of arable ground interspersed with rocks - and on its Summit is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station. Called by the Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Gallinow.--Rerrick--Nathan Cally John Thompson--Culnightry Mains of Collin. [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith C. A. [Civilian Assistant] 8th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/68 [Page] 68 10 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Plan & Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B 2--Gall Burn Gall Burn--A Stream--A Small Stream rising On the farm of Culnightry And flowing in a northerly direction, after passing through Several different farms it falls into the Sea.--Rerrick--Nathan Cally John Thompson--Culnightry [Culnaughtrie] Mains of Collin. 51B 2--Auchenlick Bridge Auchenlick Bridge-- A Bridge--A Small Bridge of one arch, and built of stone over "Meadow head Burn" on a line of road leading from Auchencairn to the road from Kirkcudbright to Castledouglas [Castle Douglas]. It is a Parish Bridge. And was built And kept in repair at the expense of the same--Rerrick--Nathan Cally James Affleck--Culnaughtry [Culnaughtrie] Nether Lochdugan by Auchencairn [Signed Collector] [End of line Information obscured by centre fold] Thomas Smith C [Asst.] [Civilian Assistant] 8th January [1849]
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OS1/20/153/69 [Page] 69 11 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Plan & Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B 2--Meadowhead Burn Meadowhead Burn--A stream--A Small Stream rising On the farm of Culnaughtrie and flowing in a northerly direction through the farm of Auchenlick, falls into Collin Burn.--Rerrick--Nathan Cally John Thompson--Culnaughtrie Mains of Collin 51B 2--Collin Burn Collin Burn--A Stream--A Stream varying from 10 to thirty links wide, it rises on the farm of Bentuther and flows in an easterly direction through Collin Estate - on leaving this ground above the village of Auchencairn it changes its name - and takes that of "Auchencairn Burn" - It falls into the Bay of Auchencairn and after entering within the High Water Mark. It is called "Auchencairn Lane"--Rerrick--John Thompson Nathan Cally--Mains of Collin Culnaughtrie   [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 9 January 1849
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OS1/20/153/70 [Page] 70 12 51B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] No. of Trace--Recd. [Received] Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 2--Forest Wood Forest Wood----A small tract of Fir Wood on the farm of Forest it has been planted about 20 years and takes its name from the farm it is on--[Rerrick]--John Thompson Samuel James Henry--Mains of Collin (via) Auchencairn Auchenlick (via) Auchencairn
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OS1/20/153/71 [Page] 71 13 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--3--Torr Cottage 2 Torr Cottage--a House--A house built in the Cottage Style in good repair on the estate of William Cairns Esq of Torrs--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Kinstry Robert Shannon--Torr Cottage Auchencairn 51B--3--Little Forrest 3 Little Forrest--a House--A dwelling house in indifferent repair on the estate of William Cairns Esq. of Torrs--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Kinstry Robert Shannon--Torr Cottage Auchencairn 51B--3--Hardhills 6 Hardhills--House & Offices--A farm house and offices on the estate of William Cairns of Torrs--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Kinstry Robert Shannon--Torr Cottage Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner 16 December 1848
OS1/20/153/72 [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 72 14 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan and Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--3--Collin 4 Collin--a Mansion House--A small Mansion House built in the modern style without any lawn, at present tenanted by Mrs Douglas, it has a small walled Kitchen Garden & Offices all in tolerable repair and it is the property of David Walsh Esq. of Collin--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Milligan Robert Kinstry--Knockwhilla [Knockwhillan] Torr Cottage [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Exa [Examiner] 16 December 1848
OS1/20/153/73 [Page] 73 15 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Exr [Examiner] [Column Headings] Plan & Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--3--Collin Cottage 7 Collin Cottage--a Cottage--A small cottage on the West side of the road leading from Auchencairn to Castle Douglas occupied by James Alexander it as on the estate of David Walsh Esq of Collin--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Alexander Robert Shannon--Collin Cottage Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Exr [Examiner] 16 December 1848
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OS1/20/153/74 [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 74 16 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan and Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B 3--Collin Wood 1 Collin Wood--a Wood--A tolerable sized Wood consisting of Oak, Ash etc. on the estate of David Walsh Esq of Collin--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Shannon James Milligan--Auchencairn Knockwil [Knockwhillan] --West Knockwhillan 9 West Knockwhillan--House & Offices--A Small farm house with office houses - All of which are in middling repair. Attached to these is a farm of about 8 acres of Ground the property of David Walsh Esqr. of Collin - --Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Milligan John Thompson--East Knockw [Knockwhillan] Mains of Collin [Signed Collectors] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st [Examiner] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 8th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/75 [Page] 75 17 [Form No. 136.] Plan51,B. List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] [Column Headings] --No. of Trace--Recd. [Received] Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--3--Ring 11 Ring--Ruins--This name applies to the Ruins of a house on the farm of Mains of Collin it was formerly a farm house and the ground which belonged to it as a farm is now annexed to the above.--Rerrick--John Thompson James Milligan--Mains of Collin West Knockwhillan 51B--3--Stocking Hill 8 Stocking Hill--A Hill--A Small hill on the farm of Mains of Collin it is of arable surface and on its Summit there is a small plantation consisting of Ash, Oak, and Birch Wood--Rerrick-- James Milligan John Thompson--West KnoKnockwhillan Mains of Collin [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 8th January 1849
OS1/20/153/75 Image transcription completed. Awaiting instructions about transfer to Name Entry Boxes Unsure of one of the Addresses in Stocking Hill:- West [Row?] or [Kno?]Knockwhillan I think it is just a mistake by the Collector.
OS1/20/153/76 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 76 18 [Form] No. 136. Plan51,B. List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] [Column Headings] Plan & Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B 3--East Knockwhillan (in ruins) 10 East Knockwhillan (in ruins)--Ruins of house--this name applies to the ruins of a house attached to which there is a farm of about 9 acres of arable land. It is held as an out farm and is the property of David Walsh Esqr. Of Collin--[Rerrick]--James Milligan John Thompson - --West Knockw [Knockwhillan] Mains of Collin --Ring Plantation 5 Ring Plantation--A plantation--A Small plantation consisting of ash oak and fir wood. On the farm of Mains of Collin --[Rerrick]--John Thompson James Milligan--Mains of Collin West Knockwhil [Knockwhillan] [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith 8th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/77 [Page] 77 19 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 51B [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address Trace 4--Old Torr Old Torr--House--A small farm house with out offices, in bad repair, the property of a Mr. Cairns at present residing in America--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside --Torr Hill Torr Hill--Hill--A small rocky hill situated on the farm of Old Torr--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside --Craig Range Craig Range--Hill--A small rocky eminence situated on the sea coast on the Farm of Old Torr--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 27th December 1848
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OS1/20/153/78 [Page] 78 20 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 51 B [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address Trace 4--Seaside Seaside--House--A small house in good repair, with out offices the property of Miss Culton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside --Woodhead Woodhead--House--A small house in tolerable repair. It has a small farm of land, consisting of 14 Acres and is the property of Miss Culton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside --Auchencairn Bay Auchencairn Bay--Bay--A considerable bay in the neighbourhood of Auchencairn village--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Fergus Graham David McMinn--Woodhead Seaside
OS1/20/153/79 [Page] 79 21 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--5--Meadow Head Meadow Head--House--A Small Cot house on the farm of Culnaughtrie, it is middling good repair and has a Small garden attached to it--Rerrick--Nathan Cally John Thompson--Culnaughtrie Mains of Collin by Auchencairn 51b--5--Suie Hill Suie Hill--A Hill--A Small hill on the farm of Culnaughtrie, its surface Consists of Rocky heathy pasture and on its Summit is a Trign. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sewery" on its summit also is the remains of an ancient moat.--Rerrick--James Affleck John Cunningham--Nether Lochdugan Nether Linkins [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith 9th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/80 [Page] 80 22 [Form No. 136.] Plan51B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] [Plan]--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--5--Suie Moat Suie Moat--A Moat--This name applies to a Small enclosure Situated on the Summit of "Suie Hill" and farm of Culnaughtrie it is Surrounded with the track of two stone fences on the South and East Side and on the other sides there and from appearance have each been about 5 or six feet thick and within this enclosure and Close by the east Side is a Shepherds Cairn. Coarsely built of stones and about 4 feet high - It has the appearance of having formerly been a place of thought but of its origin or any authentic information either from records, or the local inhabitants I have not been able to learn any thing Satisfactory--Rerrick--James Affleck John Cunningham--Nether Lochdugan Nether Linkins [Signed Collector] [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] Thomas Smith (C A [Civilian Assistant]) 10th January 1849
OS1/20/153/81 [Page] 81 23 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner [Plan] 51B [Column Headings] [Plan]--Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--6--Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone--House--A Small farm house with out offices in good repair, the property of James Thompson Esqr. of Hazelfield--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson--Hazelfield Over Hazelfield Standing Stone 51B--6--Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield Mid Hazelfield--House--A Farm house in good repair with out offices, the property of James Thompson Hazelfield--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson--Hazelfield Over Hazelfield Standing Stone 51B--6--Culnightry Culnightry Culnaughtrie Culnaughtrie--House--A Farm house in middling repair with out offices, the property of Horatio Stewart Murray Esqr. Cally House--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Thompson Thomas Carson James Watson Nathan Cally--Hazelfield Over Hazelfield Standing Stone Culnaughtrie [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd December 1848
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OS1/20/153/82 [Page] 82 List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 51B -- Parish of Rerrwick Entry for Crow Hill is crossed out. [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd Dec [December] 1848
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OS1/20/153/84 [Page] 84 26 [Form No. 136.] Plan 51B List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] [Plan]--No of Trace--Recd. [Received] Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--6--Standingstone Hill Standingstone Hill--A hill--A Small hill on the farm of Standing Stone. Its Surface Consists of arable and Rocky heathy pasture it is an oval shape lying in the direction of East and West, near its Summit on the East Side is a Trign. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trign. [Trigonometrical] Party "Crow Hill"--Rerrick--Thomas Carson James Watson--Over Hazlefield Standing Stone by Auchencairn [Signed Collector] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 8th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/85 [Page] 85 27 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] [Plan]--[Trace]--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--7--Richardcairn Richardcairn Richardcairn--Farm House & Land--A Moderate Sized farm house of two Stories in good repair it has about 30 acres of Land attached and is situated near the Villiage [Village] of Auchencairn it is the property of Miss Culton rented by John Johnson at £16 a year--Rerrick--Robert Scott Robert Hannah Alexander Wilson--Parochial School Master Auchencairn Farmer Drungans Far Hills Auchencairn ----Drungins 5 Drungans Drungans--Farm House & Land--A farm house of one Storey in very indifferent Repair it has about 150 Acres of Land attached principally of a Rough Nature it is the property of Broughton Murray Occupied by Robert Hannah at an yearly Rent of £50--Rerrick--Robert Hannah Robert Scott Alexander Wilson--Farmer Drungans Parochial School Master Auchencairn Far Hills Auchencairn [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/86 [Information at end of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 86 28 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 7--Black Ford Burn 4 Blackford Burn--Stream--A tolerably large Stream commencing in the farm of Calnightry [Culnaughtrie] and taking a Southerly course crossing the road to Black Ford bridge from which it passes along the Road Side to Near the farm of Richardscairn where it Joins Another Stream from this point the Stream goes by another Name--Auchencairn [Rerrick]-- Robert Hannah Robert Scott--Farmer [Drungans] (by) [Auchencairn] Parochial School [Master] [Auchencairn] 7--Black Ford Bridge 3 Blackford Bridge--Bridge Co [County]-- A bridge of one arch erected about 10 years ago by the County it is Substantially built of Stone and Lime Consist of one arch of moderate Span and is situate about 1 1/2 miles from Auchencairn on the road to Kirkcudbright--Auchencairn [Rerrick]-- Robert Hannah Robert Scott--Farmer Drungans by [Auchencairn] Parochial School [Master] [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/87 [Information at start of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 87 29 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] [Plan]--[Trace]--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address [51] B--7--Drungans Burn Drungins Burn Drungins Burn 6--Stream--A Considerable Stream Collected on the farm of Calnightry [Culnaughtrie] where it drives a thrashing Mill and taking a Southerly direction Crosses the public Road from Auchencairn to Kirkcudbright passing through the farm of Drungans hence its name which does not apply to it after its influx with another Stream about 1/4 mile S E [South East] Drungans farm House--Rerrick--Alexander Wilson Robert Scott Robert Hannah--Far Hills Auchencairn Schoolmaster Auchencairn Farmer Drungans --7--[Cairn [Cairn Hill]] 7--Cairn (ancient)--A Small cairn on the summit of Cairn Hill of which there are no Traditional Accts. [Accounts] and it is an object of no importance there is [Sketch here of Trigonometrical Station] in its centre called by trig [Trigonometrical] party "Drungans" [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/88 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 88 30 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 7--Black Ford 2 Blackford--House--This Name applies to a small house now in very Ruinous Condition and occupied by laboring people it formerly had a portion of ground attached which is now let with the farm of Drungans it derived its name from a ford Called Black Ford where the bridge now stands--Rerrick--Robert Hannah Robert Scott--Farmer [Drungans] by [Auchencairn] Parochial School [Master] [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William [Rogers] 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]]
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OS1/20/153/89 [Information at start of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 89 31 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] [Plan]--[Trace]--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address [Plan 51] B--7--Cairn Hill Cairn Hill--Hill--A Small Ovalar hill of arable land on the farm of Drungans On its summit is a Small cairn and a trig. [Sketch here] [Trigonometrical Station] called "Drungins" it is of Slight elevation--Rerrick--Robert Hannah Alexander Wilson--Drungans by Auchencairn Far Hills by Auchencairn [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/90 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 90 32 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 7--Tacher Burn Tacher Burn--Stream--A considerable Stream which takes its rise near Blue Hills but has no name until it enters the Farm of Drungans its course is nearly South forming for some distance the boundary between the property of Miss Culton and Broughton Murray it receives many small Streams in its coarse and takes another name ere it falls into the Sea at Rascarrel Bay--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Alexander Wilson Robert Scott--Far Hills by [Auchencairn] Schoolmaster by [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William [Rogers] 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S & M] [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/91 [Page] 91 33 [Form No. 136.] Plan 51 B List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace 8--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address --The Tenments 26 The Tenments--House--A small farm house in good repair, with 12 Acres of land attached. on the Estate of Miss Culton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott--Auchencairn School Auchencairn --Daltamie Daltamie--House--A small farm house and out offices, in middling repair, on the Estate of Mr. Cairn--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott--Auchencairn School Auchencairn --The Haw 23 The Haw--House--A large farm house with convenient out offices in good repair, the property of Miss Culton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott--Auchencairn School Auchencairn [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd January 1849
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OS1/20/153/92 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 92 34 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address Trace 8--Auchencairn School Auchencairn School--House--A tolerable sized Parish School House which was erected about 30 years ago. The average number of scholars taught is 60 boys and 60 girls and chiefly from 7 to 8 years of age. The branches taught them are English, Latin & French Grammar Writing Arithmetic Geography, and the junior branches of Mathematics The Salary of the School Master is £21.6s.6d yearly which he has besides school fees averaging from 2s to 3s.6d from each scholar quarterly--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott--Auchencairn [School] Auchencairn [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] [R. S. [& M.] [Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd January 1849
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OS1/20/153/93 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 93 35 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Auchencairn Auchencairn Auchencairn--A Village--A Small irregular built village Situated about 1/4 of a mile N. W. [North West] of the Bay of the same name, the houses are well built and Chiefly two stories high and fued from the Estate of Miss Culton of Auchenabony ( it is said that a clause is inserted in the fues by which the fuer is bound to build the dwelling houses two stories in height) In the village is a branch Post Office (in communication with Castle Douglas daily) A Free Church a Baptist Chapel A Parish School two good Inns and three inferior ones, and a Corn Mill. This Village is of note as a healthy clean village and is much resorted to in the Summer Season by invalids & Sea bathers, the Census in 1841 was about 370--[Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott Robert Trotter--Schoolmaster Auchencairn Auchencairn Surgeon Auchencairn [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/94 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 94 36 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners [Column Headings] [Trace]--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Knocknocher Knocknocher Knocknocher--A Hill--A Small hill the surface of which is arable and on the summit a very small plantation it lies close to the village of Auchencairn and on the farm of Haw [The Ha'] and Estate of Miss Culton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Boyes James Brown James Maxwell--Draper [Auchencairn] Cotter [Auchencairn] Laborer [Auchencairn] 8--Knocknocher Plantation Knocknocher Plantation Knocknocher Plantation--Plantation--A small plantation on to the summit of the above hill the wood of which is fir & ash--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Boyes James Brown James Maxwell--Draper [Auchencairn] Cotter [Auchencairn] Laborer [Auchencairn] --Auchencairn Bridge (Co [County]) Auchencairn Bridge (Co [County])--Bridge--A Small Stone bridge of one arch erected by the county it is situated at the end of the village of Auchencairn on the road to Castle Douglas--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Adam Hunter Robert Scott--[Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William [Rogers] 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/95 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 95 37 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Post Office Post Office Post Office--Post Office--A Small house in good repair Occupied as a post office public house and grocer's Shop. The Post Office is a branch Office, between which and Castle Douglas a post car traverses daily, dispatch hours at present 7 AM Arrivals 3,30 PM This house is the property of Charles Craig the present occupant & post mistress is Mary Kissock--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Scott Robert Scott Gilbert Maxwell--Auchencairn Teacher Auchencairn Collin Mill Auchencairn [Signed Collector] Signed Pte. [Private] Craig R. S. and M. [Royal Sappers and Miners]
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OS1/20/153/96 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Form] No. 136. [Page] 96 38 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Wraith Plantation Wraith Plantation--Plantation--A Small circular plantation within which is an Ancient Moat it is Situate Near Colin Mill--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Andrew Carter John Boyes--Tenments by [Auchencairn] Draper [Auchencairn] 8--Bunkers Hill Bunkers Hill--A House--A tolerably large house in good repair the property of David Welsh [Walsh] Esqr. in the occupation of the Reverend David Gibson who sometimes calls it Mount pleasant--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Boyes James Scott--Draper [Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] 8--Mill Haw Mill Haw--Cottage & Garden--A very small plot of land with a dwelling house in good repair (Occupied by John Hannay) & the ruins of two Cottages it is the property of Colonel Maxwell of Orchardton--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Hannay James Scott--Miller [Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William [Rogers] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/97 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 97 39 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Dundrennan Mill Dundrennan Mill--Corn Mill--A Corn Mill in the Village of Auchencairn which is said to have been built about the time that Dundrennan Abbey was erected and unto which property it belonged I am informed that it has been three times erected on the Same foundations It has been a Mill enjoying peculiar privilegs Such as Multure, Thirlage, and a Charter by which the Miller can prevent any person from leading away a portion of the stream so as to affect the power of his Mill, by the Said Charter he his entitled to a clear space of 4 feet along the banks of the stream and the stream is held from its source to the Mill. It is now the property of Colonel Maxwell and occupied by John Hannay--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Hannay Robert Kinstry--Miller Auchencairn Millwright Auchencairn [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/98 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Form] No. 136. [Page] 98 40 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--[Baptist Chapel] [Baptist Chapel] [Baptist Chapel]--Baptist Chapel--This was originally a dwelling house and was converted into a chapel AD1822 it is neatly fitted up with pews & Sittings to accommodate 180 the present incumbent is the Reved. [Reverend] David Gibson (of the [Independents is crossed out] and Baptist persuasion) his stipend averages about £30 yearly which is derived from the collections Seat Rents and an allowance from the Home Mission--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Scott Robert Scott David Gibson--[Auchencairn] Auchencairn Minister [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S & M] [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/99 [Form] No. 136. [Page] 99 41 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--[Carding Mill] [Carding Mill]--Carding Mill--A Small building on the Same property as Collin Mill now used as a Carding & Spinning & Waulk Mill occupied by John Dunlop--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Gilbert Maxwell John Dunlop--Collin Mill Collin Mill [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/100 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Form] No. 136. [Page] 100 42 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Collin Mill Collin Mill Collin Mill--Factory--A Large building erected about 1789 and intended and used for a time as a cotton Mill, it was subsequently converted into a paper Mill, the upper floor is now used as a woollen manufactory where Blankets plaiding and carpets are wove (the weaving department is rented by John Dunlop) the ground floor is used as a circular Saw Mill and occupied by the proprietor Gilbert Maxwell it is fued from the Estate of David Welsh [Walsh] Esqr. and has a powerful fall of water--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Scott Robert Scott Gilbert Maxwell--[Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] Collin Mill [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S & M] [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/101 [Information at start of line is being obscured by centre fold] [Form No. 136.] [Page] 101 43 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Black Lion Inn Black Lion Inn--Inn--A Considerable house occupied as an Inn and Grocer's Shop doing the principal business in the Village it is occupied by James Scott and the property of the Misses Kiddie--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Scott Robert Scott--Auchencairn Auchencairn 8--Commercial Inn Commercial Inn--Inn--A Considerable House occupied as an Inn and Grocer's Shop its the property of Mrs Graham and occupied by Adam Hunter--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Adam Hunter Robert Scott--Auchencairn Auchencairn [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/102 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Form] No. 136. [Page] 102 44 Plan 51 B List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Free Church Free Church Free Church--[Church]--A Small Stone edifice erected A. D. 1844 by the building fund of the Free Church of Scotland It contains sittings for 520 the present Clergyman is the Reverend G Murray whose income £140 yearly which is received from the Sustendation [Sustentation] Fund On the Southern Gable is an erection intended to Contain a Bell but no Bell is there at present--[Rerrick]--Robert Scott James Scott Revd. [Reverend] G Murray--[Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] [Auchencairn] [Signed Collector] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] [R S & M] [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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OS1/20/153/103 [Page] 103 45 [Form No. 136.] Plan 51 B List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Craigs Hall 4 Craigs Hall--House--A middling sized house built of stone and two stories high, it is a feu on the Estate of Miss Culton the proprietor and occupied by Mrs Craig--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Mr Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter--Collin Mill Tenments --Shuttlebank 6 Shuttlebank--House--A small cottage in bad repair, on the Estate of Mr Cairns--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Mr Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter--Collin Mill Tenments --Burnside 9 Burnside--House--A small house in good repair, with 5 Scotch Acres of land attached to it the property of Mr David Welsh [Walsh] Edinburgh--Rerwick [Rerrick]--Mr Gilbert Maxwell Andrew Carter--Collin Mill Tenments [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners]
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OS1/20/153/104 [Page] 104 46 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Castledaffin 10 Castledaffin--House--A small range of cottages, in indifferent repair, they are on the estate of Collin the property of Mr David Welsh [Walsh] --Rerwick [Rerrick]--Mr John Wilson James Scott--Auchencairn Auchencairn --Collin Bridge Stone (1. Arch) 8 Collin Bridge Stone (1. Arch)--Bridge--A small stone bridge of 1. Arch, which crosses the Auchencairn Burn at Collin Mill it is a private bridge--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Wilson James Scott--Auchencairn Auchencairn --Moat 16 Moat Moat--Antiquity--This Moat , which is now very much defaced stands on an eminence, and is planted round with wood. It is situated on "The Haw [Ha']" farm Auchencairn--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Wilson James Scott Gilbert Maxwell--Auchencairn Auchencairn Collin Mill [Signed Collector] Archibald Craig Pte. [Private] R. S. & M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 22 January 1849
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OS1/20/153/105 [Page] 105 47 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Township or Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 9--Moss Side Moss Side--Houses and farm-- A middling farm house and out house attached, together with a farm of Land chiefly Rough Pasture Proprietor Miss Culton Nutwood--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Broadfoot David Shannon--Drungans Auchencairn Moss Side Auchencairn 9--Rascarrel Moss Rascarrel Moss Rascarrel Moss--Moss--A large Tract of Moss on Rascarrel Estate chiefly let to the neighbouring farmers and the inhabitants of Auchencairn for fuel - Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. Sheuchan and Barnbarroch--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Broadfoot David Shannon Robert Scott--Drungans Auchencairn Moss Side Auchencairn School Master Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 10th January 1849
OS1/20/153/106 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 106 48 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B--9--Auchencairn Moss Auchencairn Moss--Moss--This name applies a Small Portion of Moss attached to the North end of Rascarrel Moss - Some of the inhabitants of Auchencairn are supplied with Peats from it Proprietor Miss Culton Nutwood--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Wilson John Broadfoot--Innkeeper Auchencairn Drungans Auchencairn --9--Far Hills Far Hills--Houses and farm--A neat farm house and offices in good repair with a farm of Land attached chiefly arable - it is situated on a small eminence from which it probably it has derived its name Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. Sheuchan etc. [and Barnbarroch]--Rerwick [Rerrick]--James Wilson John Broadfoot--Innkeeper Auchencairn Drungans Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Bray C.[A.] [Civilian Assistant] 10th January [1849]
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OS1/20/153/108 [Page] 108 50 [Form] No. 136. Plan 51 B List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 9--Moss-End Moss-End--Houses and farm--A Small farm house and out house in good repair with a farm of Land attached chiefly Moss, which the Tenant is daily reclaiming - Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. Sheuchan and Barnbarroch Occupied by Mathew Logan--Rerwick [Rerrick]--John Broadfoot David Shannon--Drungan [Drungans] Auchencairn Moss Side Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 10th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/109 [Page] 109 51 [Form No. 136.] List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan & Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51B.10.--Big Airds Big Airds--a Hill--A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Airds the surface of which is arable & partly rocky pasture. on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Airdshead" it is on the estate of Mrs Gordon of Balcary. there is an eminence on the summit having the appearance of a Camp but it is not known by any name by the people in the neighbourhood.--Rerwick [Rerrick]--David Ferguson William Craig--Burnside Auchenfad [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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OS1/20/153/110 [Information at end of lines is being obscured by centre fold] [Page] 110 52 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [Column Headings] Plan--Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish--Authority for spelling Name--Address 51.B.--10--Auchenfad Auchenfad--Farm house & Office--A farm house & extensive Offices in good repair on the estate of Miss Culton of Auchnabony--Rerwick [Rerrick]--William Craig William Geddes--Auchenfad Auchencairn 51.B.--10--Rascarrel Moss-- a Moss--For description see Trace No 9. 51B. [See OS1/20/153/105] 51.B.--10--Guttry Ligget Guttry Ligget--a House--A dwelling house occupied by Cottars on the estate of Mrs Gordon of Balcary--Rerwick [Rerrick]--William Craig William Geddes--Auchenfad Auchencairn [Signed Collector] John Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st [Examiner] 10th January 1849
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OS1/20/153/111 [Page] 111 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] No of Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 1--Barcloy Hill Barcloy Hill Barclay Hill Barclay Hill Barclay--(a hill)--A tolerable sized hill upon the farm of Barcloy the surface of which is rocky pasture, on its summit stands a Trig: [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] Party Barcloy.--[Rerrick]--Charles Donaldson William Rae William Moore John Nicholson Ainslies Map 1820--Barcloy Mill Barcloy Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbright. (Sigd. [Signed Collector]) Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/113 [Page] 113 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] No of Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 4--Red Haven Red Haven--(creek)-- A small sandy creek or inlet at the N. E. [North East] side of Auchencairn Bay & adjoining the farm of Torr, the name has been derived from the color of the sand at this place which is very red--[Rerrick]--David McMinn John Crocket--Seaside Daltamie Auchencairn 4--Muckle Lane Muckle Lane--(Stream)--This name applies to a small portion of a stream that runs from high water to where it joins Auchencairn Lane in low water it collects upon the farm of Hardhills and passes thro' [through] part of Torr farm to where it joins high water, it is not distinguished by any name until it joins high water.--[Rerrick]--David McMinn John Crocket--Seaside Daltamy [Daltamie] Auchencairn (Sigd. [Signed Collector]) Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/115 [Page] 115 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B. List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] No of Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 4--Moat Moat--(moat)--This object is on the farm of the Ha' and is situated on high ground and planted with mixed wood, it is not raised or elevated in the formation of itself the centre is level with the general surface of the ground it had been surrounded by a great stone rampart some of which stand three feet high at present (but perhaps it has been repaired) Altho' [Although] this object was pointed out to me by James Kilpatrick as a moat and is so called by the inhabitants, yet I do not think from its appearance that it is a moat, as moats are generally raised in their formation, but the inhabitants do not know what name to give such objects whither Camp, Moat or Fort. My Opinion is that it was a Fort surrounded by a thick rampart of stones placed on very advantageous ground.--[Rerrick]-James Kirkpatrick James Craig-- Auchencairn Auchenfad (sgd. [Signed]) [Collector] Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/117 [Page] 117 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B. List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 1--Auchencairn Bay Auchencairn Bay--a Bay--A beautiful bay in the neighbourhood of Auchencairn from which it takes its name. It is about 2 miles long and 1 broad. At low water this bay presents an uninterrupted bed of smooth sand so firm and dry that horse races have been held on it. Small craft may load and unload in any part of it. On the west side it is a capacious natural basin called Balcary Bay "A free port" where vessels of burden may lie in safety from every storm. [Note for Description] Gazetteer of Scotland--[Rerrick]--David McMinn Fergus Graham--Seaside Woodhead Auchencairn 1--Auchencairn Lane Auchencairn Lane--a Burn--A portion of Auchencairn Burn which runs from High to low water mark thro' [through] Auchencairn Bay--[Rerrick]--David McMinn Robert Scott--Seaside Auchencairn Schoolmaster (Sigd. [Signed Collector]) Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/119 [Page] 119 [Form] No. 136. List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] No of Trace--Received Name-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 8--Auchencairn Burn Auchencairn Burn--Burn--A considerable stream which after passing Collin Mill (which it works) it becomes the Auchencairn Burn, but above this point it is called Collin Burn, it runs in a southerly direction and passes near the Village of Auchencairn from which it takes its name, at this village it works Dundrennan Mill, to which Mill it is bound by charter, it passes under Auchencairn Bridge and retains this name till it enters high water mark after which it is called Auchencairn Lane from High to low water it is from 15 t0 25 links wide gravelly bottomed & very shallow--[Rerrick]--David McMinn James Craig--Seaside Auchenfad (Sigd. [Signed Collector]) Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/121 [Page] 121 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 10--Fort Fort Fort Fort or Camp--(Fort)--This object is situated upon the summit of Big Airds Hill and is looked upon by the inhabitants as having been a Fort or Camp, but as it has more the appearance of the former some conclude that it has been a Fort, there has evidently been a fosse round a portion of it, and the steepness of the hill defended the other part. This spot seems to have been well selected as it served for the double purposes of a good look out, and it was also difficult of Access--[Rerrick]--Quinten Mitchell James Craig David McMinn William Black--Rascarrel Auchencairn Auchenfad Auchencairn Seaside Auchencairn Airds Auchencairn (Sigd [Signed]) [Collector] Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/20/153/123 [Page] 123 [Form] No. 136. [Plan] 51B List of Names collected by Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner [Column Headings] Trace--Received Names-- Object--Description--Parish of Rerwick [Rerrick]--Authority for spelling Name--Address 10--Fort Fort--Fort--This object was pointed out to me by the given authorities, & they both agree in calling it a Camp, or Fort, but which of the two it was, they could not say. It is situated on level ground, and consists of one raised circle of stones the base of which is a about 6 feet thick, and now greatly overgrown with grass etc., and is not more than 1 or 1 1/2 feet high in any place, the centre is level, and there is no appearance of a fosse or intrenchment, but seems to have been defended by the great rampart of stones, which formed its outer edge. I believe it to have been a Fort, similar to Suie Fort, and others which I have seen. It is upon the farm of Auchenfad.--[Rerrick]--James Craig David McMinn--Auchenfad Seaside Auchencairn (Sigd [Signed]) [Collector] Alexander Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant] [Signed] William Gosset Lt. R. E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 30th August 1849
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OS1/20/153/124 153 -- OS1/20/153 [Page] 124 Kirkcudbrightshire Plan 51B Names of Parishes -- Page Parish of Rerwick --1