Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 15

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/20/15/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Minnigaff Plan 8 B. Index. Names of Objects--Page Gala Lane--3 PulsKaig Burn--3
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OS1/20/15/3 PULSKAIG BURN Pulskaig Burn Pulskaig Burn Shire Burn Pulskaig Burn John Murray Robert Lennox Ainslies (Map 1820) A McMillan Glenhead 008 [Situation] Running in a N. [North] direction & forms a boundary betwix the Cos. [Counties] of Ayr & Kirkcudbright A small stream or burn taking its rise on the Eastern side of Loch Enoch. and running in a N. [North] direction. forming a boundary line betwixt the counties of Ayr and Kirkcudbright, to its conflux with "Gala Lane".
OS1/20/15/3 GALA LANE Gala Lane Gala Lane Gala Lane John Murray Robert Lennox Ainslies Map (1820) 008 [Situation] Running Northerly to its junction with Pulskaig Burn A tolerable sized stream or burn taking its rise out of "Dry Loch" and running in a Northerly direction. from its source to the point where it receives Pulskaig Burn it forms a boundary line betwixt the parishes of Carsphairn and Minnigaff. thence to its influx with "Loch Doon" it is the boundary betwixt the Shires of Ayr &. Kirkcudbright.
OS1/20/15/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 35 - Pulskaig Burn 35 - Gala Lane [Note] Pulskaig appears to be a corruption of the Gaelic words Poll Sgeach i.e. The pool or stream of the bushes or hawthorns.
OS1/20/15/4 [Page] 4 Form 136 Page [Blank Page.]
OS1/20/15/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Carsphairn Plan 8 B. INDEX. Names of Objects -- Pages Acquaintance Hill -- 16 Blaree Burn -- 14 Carlin's Cairn -- 9 Carlin's Cairn (Ancient) -- 10 Castlemaddy Gairy -- 11 Craigchessie --15 Dirclauch Howe -- 11 Double Strand -- 8 Goat Craigs -- 13 Goat Burn --1 4 Kirreoch Burn -- 7 Lochhead Gairy -- 11 Little Craigtarson -- 17 Meaul --13 Meikle Craigtarson -- 17 Pulbae Burn -- 7 Pultarson Burn -- 15 Pulmaddy Burn --16 Rider's Rig -- 7 Rowantree Linn -- 8
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OS1/20/15/7 PULBAE BURN Pulbae Burn Pulbae Burn Peter Kelly John Mc Cutcheon 008 [Situation] Running N.W. [North West] to its junction with Gala Lane. A small stream or burn having its rise on the North west side of Meikle Craigtarson, and running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its confluence with Gala Lane. -
OS1/20/15/7 RIDER'S RIG Riders Rig Riders Rig Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 2 3/4 Miles W. by N [West by North] of Loch Harrow A small hill of a ridge like shape, the surface of which is rocky pasture, its name originated from persons travelling upon horse back through this locality. -
OS1/20/15/7 KIRREOCH BURN Kirreoch Burn Kirreoch Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] Running N.W [North West] to its junction with Gala Lane. A small stream or burn having its rise on the Southern side of "Carlin's Cairn" and running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its confluence with Gala Lane. A short distance from its Source it forms a part of the parish boundary betwixt the parishes of Kells and Carsphairn
OS1/20/15/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Carsphairn [Form 136 Page 37 -- Pulbae Burn 37 -- Rider's Rig 38 -- Kirreoch Burn] [Note] Pulbae appears plainly to be the Gaelic Poll beith i.e. the pool or stream of the birch wood [Note] Kirreoch is likely from the Gaelic words Carraigh Fhraoich i.e. the rocks abounding with heather.
OS1/20/15/8 ROWANTREE LINN Rowantree Linn Rowantree Linn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 2 1/4 Miles W by N. [West by North] of Loch Harrow A Cascade or Waterfall of about 14 feet in height on "Kirreoch Burn" its name Originated from a mountain Ash that grows at it. -
OS1/20/15/8 DOUBLE STRAND Double Strand Double Strand Andrew Chalmers Andrew Murdoch 008 [Situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Carlins Cairn. A Small Stream having its rise on the farm of Loch-head & running in a westerly direction to Kirreoch Burn.
OS1/20/15/8 [Page] 8 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 38 -- Rowantree Linn Double Strand [Note] Rowantree. The mountain ash Jamiesons Dictionary
OS1/20/15/9 CARLIN'S CAIRN Carlin's Cairn Carlin's Cairn Carlin's Cairn Carline's Cairn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Ainslies Map. 1820 Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 008 [Situation] 2 Miles N.W by W [North West by West] of Loch Harrow. A large Mountain of high elevation or a range of hills & is part of the farms of Castlemaddy and Lochhead, its surface consists of rocky pasture, its Eastern & Western sides are very precipitous and are respectively called Castlemaddy Gairy &. Loch Head Gairy. On the summit of this Mountain is an ancient cairn or tumulus, from which the hill took the name, and in the centre of the Cairn is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Carlins Cairn"
OS1/20/15/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Carsphairn - Form 136 Page 42 -- Carlin's Cairn [Note] Carlin, An old woman, A witch, &c. Jamieson's Dictionary
OS1/20/15/10 CARLIN'S CAIRN Carlin's Cairn (Ancient) Carlin's Cairn (Ancient) Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 2 Miles W.N.W [West North West] of Loch Harrow A considerable ancient Cairn or tumulus on the Summit of a Mountain of the same name, it measures about 40 feet in diameter and rises to the height of about 12 feet in its centre, No information in the locality can be ascertained respecting it.
OS1/20/15/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 41 -- Carlin's Cairn
OS1/20/15/11 DIRCLAUCH HOWE Dirclaugh Howe Dirclaugh Howe Dirclauch Howe Dirclauch Howe Dirclauch Howe Dirclauch Howe Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Alexander McGill William Ballantine James Sloane Mr Robertson 008 [Situation] About 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Loch Harrow A hollow portion of land on the farm of Castlemaddy, and situated between, Goat Craigs, and Castlemaddy Gairy. -
OS1/20/15/11 LOCHHEAD GAIRY Loch Head Gairy Loch Head Gairy Lochhead Gairy Lochhead Gairy Lochhead Gairy Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Alexander McGill William Ballantine James Sloane Mr Robertson 008 [Situation] About 2 1/4 Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Loch Harrow A considerable precipice on the West side of Carlin's Cairn, and on the farm of Loch Head (hence the name) it consists of small stones &. tumbling rocks,
OS1/20/15/11 CASTLEMADDY GAIRY Castlemaddy Gairy Castlemaddy Gairy Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 Situation] 1 7/8 Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Loch Harrow A considerable steep rocky precipice on the East side of Carlin's Cairn, and on the farm of "Castlemaddy" hence the name. -
OS1/20/15/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 39 -- Dirclaugh Howe 39 -- Loch Head Gairy 41 -- Castlemaddy Gairy [Note] Doire Clachach (Gaelic) A Stony place where oaks grow [Note] Gairy is from the Gaelic Garbh aghaidh i.e. the coarse rocky face. It is now used in the same sense in Galloway
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OS1/20/15/13 MEAUL Meaul Meaul Meaul Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Ainslies Map.. 1820 008 [Situation] About 2 7/8 miles N. W [North West] by N. [North] of Loch Harrow A considerable hill on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface consists of rocky pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Cairns Garroch" This hill forms one of a range (having no name) of hills extending from the North end of Kells Range.
OS1/20/15/13 GOAT CRAIGS Goat Craigs Goat Craigs Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 2 1/4 Miles N.W. [North West] of Loch Harrow A small Knoll or eminence Situated near to the South of Meaul and on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface consists of rocky pasture,
OS1/20/15/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 43 -- Meaul 44 -- Goat Craigs [Note] Maol. The brow of a rock. The bare rocky Summit of a hill The Gaelic word Maol literally Signifies bald or without hair but it is very generally applied to bare hills & promontories
OS1/20/15/14 GOAT BURN Goat Burn Goat Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] Running S.E. [South East] to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn A small stream or burn having its rise on the south side of Meaul, and running in a S.E. [South East] direction, passing "Goat Craigs" hence the name, to its Conflux with "Pulmaddy Burn,"
OS1/20/15/14 BLAREE BURN Blaree Burn Blaree Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] Running S. [South] to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn A small stream having its rise at the East base of Meaul and running in a southerly direction to its conflux with "Pulmaddy Burn,"
OS1/20/15/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 44 -- Goat Burn 43 -- Blaree Burn [Note] Blar in Gaelic is field or plain reidh signifies level Smooth - so that Blaree may originally signify the level plain or Blar righ, may signify the King's plain
OS1/20/15/15 CRAIGCHESSIE Craigchessie Craigchessie Thomas Crosby John Fadzen 008 [Situation] 2 1/8 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Lochharrow A considerable hill on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface consists of rocky pasture. On its summit is a Trigll. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Darna W"
OS1/20/15/15 PULTARSON BURN Pultarson Burn Pultarson Burn Thomas Crosby John Fadzen 008 [Situation] Running S.E. [South East] to its junction with Polmaddy Burn A small stream or burn having its rise on the East side of Craigchessie, and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction to its conflux with Pulmaddy Burn.
OS1/20/15/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 45-- Craigchessie 45 -- Pultarson Burn [Note] Craig casach. The craig or rocky place of the ascent [Note] Poll tarsuinn i.e. The cross stream
OS1/20/15/16 PULMADDY BURN Pulmaddy Burn Pulmaddy Burn Polmaddy Burn Thomas Crosby Robert McAdam Ainslies Map. 1820 008; 009 [Situation] Running Easterly &. receiving Goat Burn, Blaree Burn &c, A considerable stream or burn having its rise between "Corserine" and "Carlin's Cairn" and running in an Easterly direction, forming a boundary line betwixt the parishes of Kells and Carsphairn, to its confluence with the Water of Deugh. Salmon ascends to near the head of this stream in the Spawning Season.
OS1/20/15/16 ACQUAINTANCE HILL Acquaintance Hill Acquaintance Hill Thomas Crosby John Fadzen 008; 009 [Situation] About 2 1/8 Miles North of Loch Harrow A small hill on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface consists of rough pasture and a few rocks interspersed. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sheils Craig".
OS1/20/15/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 47 -- Pulmaddy Burn 46 --Acquaintance Hill [Note] Poll madadh. The wolf's stream
OS1/20/15/17 LITTLE CRAIGTARSON Little Craigtarson Little Craigtarson John Murray Robert Lennox 008 ; 014 [Situation] 3 Miles W. [West] of Loch Harrow A small eminence or Knoll on the farm of Lochhead, its soil consists of rocky heathy pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical Party "Craigtarson"
OS1/20/15/17 MEIKLE CRAIGTARSON Meikle Craigtarson Meikle Craigtarson Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 2 3/8 Miles W. by N [West by North] of Loch Harrow A considerable hill on the farm of Lochhead, and situated at the N.W. [North West] end of Kells Range, its surface consists of rocky pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical Party "Crossrain W. [West]. "This hill is a conspicuous part of a range
OS1/20/15/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Carsphairn Form 136 Page 49 -- Little Craigtarson 49 -- Meikle Craigtarson [Note] Craig Tarsuin The cross rock or hill
OS1/20/15/18 [Page] 18 Form 136 Page [Blank page]
OS1/20/15/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Kells Plan 8 B. Index Names of Objects--Pages Bloody Mires--29 Bennan Hill--32 Corserine--23 Craignelder--27 Craignelder Gairy--27 Craigrine--28 Craigbrock--31 Fallincherrie Scar--22 Folk Burn--25 Forrest Lane--34 Hawse Burn--24 Kells Range--21 Lane Mannoch--30 Loch Harrow--31 Lumford Burn--33 Larch Burn--24 North Gairy Top--24 North Gairy--25 Pulmaddy Gairy--22 Pulharrow Burn--33 Scar of the Folk--25 Torrs--29 Thorny Hill--29
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OS1/20/15/21 KELLS RANGE Kells Range Kells Range Kells Range Thomas McCaul Robert McAdam David Hope 008 [Situation] Extending from N. to S. [North to South] & comprehending Corserine &c An extensive and highly elevated range of rocky heathy mountains situated in the N. [North] West side of the parish of Kells (hence the name) and extending from the River Dee at Craigwhannel in a Northerly direction comprehending, "Craigwhannel" "Darow" "Little &. "Meikle" Mylea" "Milldown" "Millfire" and "Corserine" on the border of Carsphairn. From many parts of this range a most extensive view of the surrounding country can be obtained.
OS1/20/15/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 55 -- Kells Range
OS1/20/15/22 PULMADDY GAIRY Pulmaddy Gairy Pulmaddy Gairy Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 1 3/8 Miles W.N.W [West North West] of Loch Harrow A steep rocky precipice on the N. [North] East side of Corserine, at the base of which Pulmadddy Burn has its rise hence the name.
OS1/20/15/22 FALLINCHERRIE SCAR Fallincherrie Scar Fallincherrie Scar Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 1 3/4 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Loch Harrow A rocky precipice on the N. [North] West side of Corserine, as to the Origin of its name nothing is known of it in this locality. -
OS1/20/15/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 57 -- Pulmaddy Gairy 57 -- Fallincherrie Scar [Note] Fal nan Caorach i.e. The enclosure or penfold of the sheep.
OS1/20/15/23 CORSERINE Corserine Corserine Corserine Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Ainslies Map. 1820 008 [Situation] 1 Mile West of Loch Harrow A large and rocky mountain of high elevation, on the farms of Upper Forrest, Bush, & Darnaw. and forming the Northern extremity of "Kells Range" On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Corserain". From its summit on a clear day a most extensive view can be obtained of a wide expanse of the Surrounding country. On it are a few considerable precipices Some of which are known by separate and independant names such as Pulmaddy Gairy, Fallincherrie Scar &c. of which see their respective descriptions
OS1/20/15/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Kells &. Carsphairn Form 136 Page 53 -- Corserine
OS1/20/15/24 HAWSE BURN Hause Burn Hause Burn Hawse Burn Hawse Burn Hawse Burn Hawse Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Alexander McGill William Ballantine James Sloane Thomas Robertson 008 ; 014 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction from the South of Corserine A small stream having its rise on the South Side of Corserine, and running in a Southerly direction to its influx with Loch Dungeon. -
OS1/20/15/24 MARCH BURN March Burn March Burn March Burn March Burn Saugh Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon John Murray Robert Lennox Ainslies Map. 1820 008 ;014 [Situation] Running S W. [West] from Corserine For Description see Name Lists for Plans 14 A &. B
OS1/20/15/24 NORTH GAIRY TOP North Gairy Top North Gairy Top North Gairy Top Peter Kelly John McCutcheon Plan 14 B 008 [Situation] About 1/2 miles west of Loch Harrow For Description see Name List for Plan 14 B.
OS1/20/15/24 [Page] 24 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 54 -- Hawse Burn 58 -- March Burn 54 -- North Gairy Top [Note] Hals, Hawse, Any narrow passage a defile &c. Jamieson
OS1/20/15/25 NORTH GAIRY North Gairy North Gairy Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 1/2 Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Loch Harrow A considerable precipice consisting of rocks situated on the N. [North] East side of "North Gairy Top."-
OS1/20/15/25 FOLK BURN Folk Burn Folk Burn Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 018 [Situation] Running Easterly to Loch Harrow A small stream having its rise at the base of "Scar of the Folk" (hence the name) and running in an Easterly direction to its influx with "Loch Harrow".
OS1/20/15/25 SCAR OF THE FOLK Scar of the Folk Scar of the Folk Peter Kelly John McCutcheon 008 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Loch Harrow A considerable steep rocky precipice situated on the Eastern side of "Corserine".
OS1/20/15/25 [Page] 25 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 54 -- North Gairy 57 -- Folk Burn 58 -- Scar of the Folk [Note] Scar, A bare place on the Side of a Steep hill from which the Sward has been washed down by rains Jamieson
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OS1/20/15/27 CRAIGNELDER Craignelder Craignelder Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Crossby 008 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.W by N [North West by North] of Loch Harrow Craignelder Gairy A considerable hill on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface consists of rocky pasture. On its N. [North] East side is a considerable precipice called "Craignelder Gairy".
OS1/20/15/27 CRAIGNELDER GAIRY Craignelder Gairy Craignelder Gairy Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Crossby 008 [Situation] 1 1/2 Miles N.W by N. [North West by North] of Loch Harrow A steep rocky precipice consisting of loose stones and tumbling rocks, and is situated on the North East side of Craignelder.
OS1/20/15/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 59 -- Craignelder 59 -- Craignelder Gairy [Note] Creag an eileir. The craig or rocky place of the deer's path or walk
OS1/20/15/28 CRAIGRINE Craigrine Craigrine Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Crosby 008 [Situation] 5/8 Mile N. W. by W. [North West by West] of Loch Harrow A considerable hill on the farm of Bush, its surface consists of rocky pasture, on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Craignelder. This hill is a conspicuous part of a range. -
OS1/20/15/28 [Page] 28 Form 136 Page 60 -- Craigrine [Note] Craig. A rock or rocky place Raon (prond. [pronounced] nearly like reen) signifies an upland field or plain
OS1/20/15/29 TORRS Torrs Torrs Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Rowan 008 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles North of Loch Harrow A rocky eminence on the farm of Darnaw, and situated a short distance South of Darnaw.
OS1/20/15/29 BLOODY MIRES Bloody Mires Bloody Mires Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Rowan 009 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N. by E. [North by East] of Loch Harrow A small stagnant pool of water on the farm of Darnaw. and a short distance N. [North] West of Thorny Hill, in it, at various times sheep have been found drowned hence the name.
OS1/20/15/29 THORNY HILL Thorny Hill Thorny Hill Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Rowan 009 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.N. E. [North North East] of Loch Harrow A small hill on the farm of Darnaw its surface consists of rocky pasture, the origin of its name is from a thorn Bush having at one time grown on it, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Darna"
OS1/20/15/29 [Page] 29 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 61 --Torrs 62 -- Bloody Mires 61 --Thorny Hill
OS1/20/15/30 LANE MANNOCH Lane Mannoch Lane Mannoch Ivy McCutcheon Thomas Rewan 008 [Situation] Running S.E. [South East] to its junction with Lumford Burn A small stream or burn rising on the farm of Darnaw a little S. [South] East of Craignelder, and running in an easterly direction to it enters the farm of Bush, thence it is called Lamford Burn to its influx with "Pulharrow Burn". -
OS1/20/15/30 [Page] 30 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 62-- Lane Mannoch [Note] Manach, A monk
OS1/20/15/31 CRAIGBROCK Craigbrock Craigbrock Robert McAdam Thomas Crosby 008 [Situation] On the W [West] side of Loch Harrow A small hill on the farm of Bush, the surface of which consists of rocky heathy pasture.
OS1/20/15/31 LOCH HARROW Loch Harrow Loch Harrow Loch Harrow Loch Harrow Robert McAdam Thomas Crosby Ainslies Map Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 008 [Situation] On the E. [East] side of Craigbrock A small Lake of an irregular shape on the farm of Bush and situated at the Eastern base of Craigbrock, it is supplied by numerous small streams and springs within itself, and empties its surplus waters by "Pulharrow Burn", into the "Water of Ken,"
OS1/20/15/31 [Page] 31 Parish of Kells Form 136 Page 63 -- Craigbrock 64 -- Loch Harrow [Note] Creag broc. The badgers rock
OS1/20/15/32 BENNAN HILL Bennan Bennan Minnan Hill Bennan Hill Robert McAdam Thomas Crosby Ainslies Map See Name List Plan 15 A 008 A small hill on the farm of Bush, the surface of which consists of rocky heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Buss"
OS1/20/15/32 [Page] 32 Parish of Kells Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 66 Bennan Bennan [Situation] On the E [East] side of Loch Harrow
OS1/20/15/33 LUMFORD BURN Lumford Burn Lumford Burn Robert McAdam Thomas Crosby 008 A stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Dalnaw, and running in a Southerly direction through the farm of Bush to its influx with Pulharrow Burn. From its source to where it enters Bush farm, it is called Lane Mannoch, thence it is known by the name Lumford Burn to its conflux with "Pulharrow Burn"
OS1/20/15/33 PULHARROW BURN Pulharrow Burn Pulharrow Burn Polharrow Burn Robert Mc Adam Thomas Crosby Ainslies Map. 1820 008 A considerable Stream or burn having its source in Loch Harrow (hence the name) and running in an Easterly direction, receiving numerous small tributaries to its confluence with the "Water of Ken" a short distance below Pulharrow Bridge.
OS1/20/15/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Kells Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 65 Pulharrow Burn; 66 Lumford Burn Pulharrow Burn [Situation] Running Easterly from Loch Harrow Lumford Burn [Situation] Running S. [South] to its junction with Pulharrow Burn
OS1/20/15/34 FORREST LANE Forrest Lane Forrest Lane Ivy McCutchin Thomas Rowan See Name List Plan 9 C 008 A small stream or burn rising on the farm of Bush &. running in a westerly direction to its influx with Pulmaddy Burn
OS1/20/15/34 [Page] 34 Parish of Kells Left hand side of page Form 136 Page Forrest Lane [Situation] Its source is about one mile N N. E. [North North East] of Loch Harrow
OS1/20/15/35 Pulskaig Burn John Murray h.s. Craigencallie R Lennox n. Cornairioch via Carsphairn Minnigaff A small stream gathering near the eastern side of Loch Eusch and flowing in a N. Easterly direction into Gala Lane. During its whole length it forms that part of the boundary between the shire of Ayr & Kirkcudbright.
OS1/20/15/35 Gala Lane a stream John Murray n.s. Craigencallie via N R. Lennox n. Cornarroch via Carsphairn Minnigaff A tolerably sized stream having its source in "Dry Loch" flowing in a Northerly direction until it receives "Pulshaig Burn" during this length it is the boundary between the parishes of Minnigaff & Carsphairn. It ultimately empties itself into Loch Doon. Its name is supposed to be a corruption of Galloway
OS1/20/15/35 p. 35 Names collected by Saml. Barclay Laborer Plan 8B Trace 5 Signed: Saml. Barclay Labr. 4th Octr. 1849
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OS1/20/15/37 PULBAE BURN Pulbae Burn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway 008 A small stream having its rise on the N.W. [North West] side of Meikle Craigtarson and flowing in a N. [North] Westerly direction into Gala Lane How it got its name is not known in the locality.
OS1/20/15/37 RIDER'S RIG Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway 008 A Small rocky ridge extending N. [North] & S. [South] on the northern side of "Meikle Craigtarson" It derives its name from horsemen (when Crossing through this locality) Crossing this way, it being the easiest to Surmount.
OS1/20/15/37 [Page] 37 List of Names collected by Robert Miller CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 8B Trace 1 - [Parish] Carsphairn Object Pulbae Burn - a Stream Rider's Rig - a ridge [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 4th. October 1849
OS1/20/15/38 KIRREOCH BURN Kirreoch Burn Peter Kelly n.s. Backhill of Bush via N. [New] Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush via N. [New] Galloway] 008 A small stream having its Source on the Southern Side of "Carlin's Cairn" and flowing in a N. [North] Westerly direction into Gala Lane for a short distance from its Source it forms a part of the boundary between the parish of Kells and Carsphairn. How it got its name is not known in the locality.
OS1/20/15/38 ROWANTREE LINN Rowantree Linn Peter Kelly n.s. Backhill of Bush via N. [New] Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush via N. [New] Galloway] 008 A waterfall of about 14 feet in height on "Kirreoch Burn". It derives its name from a small Mountain Ash (called in the locality Rowantree) which is growing on it.
OS1/20/15/38 [Page] 38 List of Names collected by C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 8B Trace 1 -- [Parish] Carsphairn Object Kirreoch Burn - A Stream Rowantree Linn - A waterfall [Signed] Robert Miller 15th. Octr. [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/39 Dirclaugh Howe Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A hollow on the farm of Castlemaddy, Situated between "Castle-maddy Gairy" & "Goat Craigs". As to the origin of the name nothing is known in the locality.
OS1/20/15/39 Loch Head Gairy Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A precipice on the west side of "Carlin's Cairn" consisting of shingly stones and tumbling rocks. It derives its name from its being on Lochead farm.
OS1/20/15/39 [Page] 39 C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller c/a 15th. Octr. [October] 1849
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OS1/20/15/41 Castlemaddy Gairy Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via Newgalloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via Newgalloway A steep rocky precipice on the east side of "Carlin's Cairn consisting of shingly stones and tumbling rocks. It derives its name from its being on Castlemaddy farm.
OS1/20/15/41 Carlin's Cairn (ancient) Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A considerable Ancient Cairn or tumulus on the farm of "Castlemaddy," It is about 40 feet in diameter the stones on its Centre rise to a height of About 12 feet, nothing in the locality is known respecting this tumulus, but similar ones have been opened in adjoining parishes and graves thereby exposed in which human bones have been found.
OS1/20/15/41 [Page] 41 C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 4th. Octr. [October] 1849.
OS1/20/15/42 Carlin's Cairn Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway A rocky mountain of considerable elevation on the farms of Loch Head & Castlemaddy situated at (& on a level with) the northern end of Kells Range (or Rhinns) from its summit on a clear day - a fine view can be obtained of the Surrounding Country - On its eastern side is a rocky Precipice called "Castlemaddy Gairy" & on its westernside is a rocky Precipice called "Loch Head Gairy," also on its summit is an ancient Cairn or tumulus called "Carlin's Cairn" (hence the name) on which stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Carlins Cairn".
OS1/20/15/42 [Page] 42 C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller 4th. October 1849
OS1/20/15/43 Meaul Carspairn Peter Kelly nvs Backhill of Bush New Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush New Galloway A considerable rocky hill on the farm of Castle-maddy situated west of "Cairns Goiroch" it form one of a range (having no name) of Hills extending north from the northern end of Hells Range (or Rhinns) on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Cairns Garrock".
OS1/20/15/43 Blaree Burn Carspairn Peter Kelly nvs Backhill of Bush New Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush New Galloway A small stream having its rise at the east base of Meaul & flowing in a southerly direction to its influx into "Pulmaddy Burn"
OS1/20/15/43 [Page] 43 C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st Examiner Robert Miller C/a [Civilian assistant] 15th October 1849
OS1/20/15/44 Goat Craigs Carsphairn Peter Kelly n & s Backhill of Bush New Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush New Galloway A rocky eminence on the farm of Castlemaddy Situated at the south base of "Meaul".
OS1/20/15/44 Goat Burn Peter Kelly n & s Backhill of Bush New Galloway John McCutcheon Backhill of Bush New Galloway A small stream having its rise on the south side of "Meaul" & flowing in a south-easterly direction past "Goat Craigs" (hence the name) & falling into "Pulmaddy Burn"
OS1/20/15/44 [Page] 44 C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller 15th October 1
OS1/20/15/45 Craigchessie Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shiels Via Carsphairn John Fadgson Castle maddy A Considerably Sized Rocky hill on the farm of Castle maddy. It is situated a little North of Pulmaddy Burn. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Called by Trig. [Trigonometric] party Darna M
OS1/20/15/45 Cultarson Burn Thomas Crossley Shiels Via Carsphairn John Fadgson Castle maddy A Small Stream having its rise on the South Side of Craigchessey And flowing South falls into Pulmaddy Burn.
OS1/20/15/45 [Page] 45 Plan B. 8 J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 1st Examiner J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 18th Octr [October] 1848
OS1/20/15/46 Acquaintance Hill Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shiels, via Carsphairn John Fadgson Castle Maddy A small hill on the farm of "Castle Maddy" the Surface of which is rough pasture, with a few Scattered rocks. How it got its name is not known in the locality. On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Called by Trig [Trigonometric] party Shiels Craig.
OS1/20/15/46 [Page] 46 Plan B. 8 J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 1st. Examiner J Resuggan 4th Septr [September] Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners]
OS1/20/15/47 Pulmaddy Burn Thomas Crossley Shiels via Carsphairn Robert McAdam Bush via Carsphairn A Considerably Sized mountain Stream having its rise between "Corscrine" And "Carlins Cairn" And flowing in a S.E. [South East] direction between the respective farms of "Darnaw" And "Castlemaddie" Wood head" And "Barlae" past Pulmaddie (in ruins) hence the name) to its influx with Deugh Water" a short distance northward of "Strangassel Toll Bar". During its whole length it forms that part of the boundary between the parishes of Wells And Carsphairn. Salmon in the Spawning Season ascend nearly to the head of this Stream
OS1/20/15/47 [Page] 47 Plan B. 8. J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 1st. Examiner J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 4th Octr [October] 1848
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OS1/20/15/49 Little Craigtarson Carsphairn John Murray n.s Craigmeallie via N. [New] Galloway R. Lennox n. Cornanoch via Carsphairn A small rocky heathy eminence on the farm of Loch-head. How it got its name is not known in the locality. On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Craigtarson."
OS1/20/15/49 Meikle Craigtarson Carsphairn Peter Kelly n.s Back Hill of Bush New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s Back Hill of Bush New Galloway A considerable rocky hill on the farm of Loch head, Situated at the N.W. [North West] end of Wells Range or Rhinns. On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Crossrain W. [West]"
OS1/20/15/49 [Page] 47 James Barclay Laborer James Barclay Labr. [Laborer] 4th Octr. [October] 1849
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OS1/20/15/51 Pulmaddy Gairy Kelso Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A steep rocky precipice on the northeast sideof "Corserine" at the base of which "Pulmaddy Burn" has its source, hence the name.
OS1/20/15/51 Fallincherrie Scar Kelso Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A rocky precipice on the northwest side of "Corserine" as to the Origin of its name nothing is known in this locality.
OS1/20/15/51 [Page] 51 C. A. Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant 4th October 1849
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OS1/20/15/53 Corserine Kelso Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A large rocky hill of high elevation on the farms of Upper Forrest Bush & Darnaw on its eastern side is a steep rocky precipice called "Scar of the Folk," from the summit of this hill, on a clear day, a fine view can be obtained of the surrounding country. The boundary between the parishes of Kelso & Carsphairn runs undefined over it. It derives its name from its position across the north end of Kells Range (or Rhinns) Corse being scots for cross. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Corserain".
OS1/20/15/53 [Page] 53 Robert Miller C. A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 4th. Octr. [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/54 Hause Burn Kells Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A small stream which rises on the south side of "Corserain" & flows in a southerly direction & falls into "Loch Dungeon"
OS1/20/15/54 North Gairy Top Kells Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A considerable & rocky hill on the farm of Bush it is joined by a ridge, to the east side of "Kells Range" (or Rhinns) on its northern side is a rocky precipice called "North Gairy", hence the name, on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "North Geary".
OS1/20/15/54 North Gairy Kells Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A steep rocky Precipice on the northern side of "North Gairy Top".
OS1/20/15/54 [Page] 54 C A [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Robert Miller 4th. October.
OS1/20/15/55 Kells Range Kells Thomas McCall n.s Dalry Robert McAdam n.s Bush via Dalry David Hope n.s Burnhead via Dalry An extensive and highly elevated range of rocky heathy hills (some parts very precipitous or altogether devoid of verdure extending nearly N. & S. [North and South] Situated in the N.W. [North West] portion of Kells (hence the name) parish and Comprehending "Craigiehannel" "Darnaw" "Little Millyea" "Meikle Millyea" "Milldown" "Millfire" And "Corserine" (on the border of Carsphairn) The view from many parts of this range is varied extensive and picturesque, embracing the greater parts of Kirkcudbrightshire & Wigtownshire, the Solway Frith Isle of Man, Irish Sea & Frith of Clyde. Note: This range is sometimes called in the locality Kells Rhinns
OS1/20/15/55 [Page] 55 James Barclay Laborer James Barclay Lab. [Laborer} 12th. October 1849
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OS1/20/15/57 Hause Burn Kells Peter Kelly n.s Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A small mountain stream having its source on the south side of "Corserine" flowing in a southeaterly direction into Loch Dungeon nothing is known in the locality as to the Origin of its name.
OS1/20/15/57 Folk Burn Kells Peter Kelly n.s Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A small stream having its source at the base of "Scar of the Fowk", (hence the name) flowing in an easterly direction into Loch Harrow
OS1/20/15/57 [Page] 57 C. A [Civilian Assistant Robert Miller 1st Examiner Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 4th October 1849
OS1/20/15/58 Scar of the Folk Kells Peter Kelly n&s Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon n&s Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway A steep rocky precipice on the eastern side of Corserine, as to the origin of its name nothing is Known in the locality.
OS1/20/15/58 March Burn Kells John Murray Craigencable Newgalloway R. Lennox Cornareac Newgalloway A small stream having its rise on the western side of "Corserine" and flowing in a S.W. [South West] direction to its junction with "Hunt Ha' strand" these two streams when united take the name "Saugh Burn" It derives its name from its being the march or boundary between the parishes of Kells and Carsphairn.
OS1/20/15/58 [Page] 58 Robert Miller C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner Robert Miller 4th Octr. [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/59 Craignelder Kells Ivy McCutcheon Darnaw Via Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shields Via Carsphairn A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of "Castlemaddy" the Surface of which ConSists of rocky pasture. On its N.E. [North East] side is a Considerable precipice called "Craignelder Gairy".
OS1/20/15/59 Craignelder Kells Ivy McCutcheon Darnaw Via Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shields Via Carsphairn A Steep rocky precipice on the North Side of "Craignelder" Consisting of shingley Stones, and tumbling rocks.
OS1/20/15/59 [Page] 59 Plan 8. B Mcsuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 1st Examiner Mcsuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 15th Octr. [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/60 Craigrine Kells Ivy McCutcheon Darnaw Via Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shields Via Carsphairn A Considerable Sized rocky hill on the farm of Bush of tolerable elevation, its Surface is rocky pasture. On its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Called by trig [trigonometrical] party Craignelder.
OS1/20/15/60 [Page] 60 Plan 8. B. James Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 1st Examiner J Resuggan Pte RSAM [Private Royal Sappers And Miners] 14th Octr. [October]
OS1/20/15/61 Torrs, Kells Ivy McCutcheon, Darnaw. via Dalry Thomas Rowan, Largerie via Dalry A rocky eminence Situate a little South of "Pulmaddie Burn" and on the farm of "Darnaw" It takes its name from the bare appearance of the rocks on its Summit.
OS1/20/15/61 Thorny Hill, Kells Ivy McCutcheon, Darnaw. via Dalry Thomas Rowan, Largerie via Dalry A Small rocky hill Situate West of the farm house of "Darnaw" a the time a white-thorn bush grew on it (but now destroyed) hence the name on its Summit is a [] [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party Darna.
OS1/20/15/61 [Page] 61 Plan 8. B No. 8 John Mahony Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Exar. [Examiner] John Mahony Pte. RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miniers] Oct [October] 4th 1849
OS1/20/15/62 (Bloody Mires) Pool, Kells Ivy McCutcheon, Darnaw. via Carsphairn Thomas Rowan, Largerie via Carsphairn A Small Stagnant pool of water on the farm of "Darnaw" and Convenient to "Thorny hill" at various times sheep have been found drowned in it, hence the name
OS1/20/15/62 Lane Mannoch, Kells A small stream rising on the farm of Darnaw a little S. [South] East of Craignilder, flowing in an Easterly direction it enters the farm of Bush - where it takes the name of Lumford Burn: to its influx into Pulharrow Burn, the people of the locality are ignorant as to the origin of its name.
OS1/20/15/62 [Page] 62 Plan 8. B No. 8 John Mahony Pte. RSM [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Exar. [Examiner] John Mahony Pte. [Private] Oct [October] 4th May
OS1/20/15/63 Folk Burn, Kells Robert McAdam, Bush via Carspairn Thomas Crossley, Shiels via Carsphairn A Considerable Stream having its rise at the base of the "Scar of the Folk" And flowing in a westerly direction, receives many tributary Streams untill it falls into "Loch Harrow".
OS1/20/15/63 Craigbrock, Kells Robert McAdam, Bush via Carspairn Thomas Crossley, Shiels via Carsphairn A small hill On the farm of "Bush" the Surface of which Consists of Rocky Heathy pasture.
OS1/20/15/63 [Page] 63 Plan 8. B. Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Resuggan 2nd. octr [October] 1849 RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/15/64 Loch Harrow, Kells Robert McAdam, Bush via Carspairn Thomas Crossley, Shiels via Carsphairn A small & irregularly shaped lake on the farm of Bush. It is situated at the eastern base of Craigbrock and is supplied by Folk Burn & other small Streams & springs within itself. It empties its Surplus water by Pulharrow Burn. As to the origin of its name nothing is Known in the locality.
OS1/20/15/64 [Page] 64 Plan B. 8 Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 2nd Octr [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/65 Pulharrow Burn, Kells Robert McAdam, Bush via Carspairn Thomas Crossley, Shiels via Carsphairn A Considerable Stream flowing out of "Loch Harrow" It runs in a Southerly direction, And in its Course receives "Lumford Burn" And many other Small Streams and falls into Water of Ken - a short distance below Pulharrow Bridge.
OS1/20/15/65 [Page] 65 Plan B. 8 Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 2nd Octr [October] 1849
OS1/20/15/66 LUMFORD BURN Lumford Burn Robert McAdam, Bush via carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shiels via Carsphairn 009 A Considerable Stream having its rise on the South Side of Craignilden and flowing South enters Bush farm during this length it takes its name Lane Mairnoch, thence to its influx into Pulharrow Burn it takes the name Lumford Burn receives a few Small Streams And falls into Pulharrow Burn.
OS1/20/15/66 BENNAN Bennan Robert McAdam, Bush via Carsphairn Thomas Crossley Shiels via Carsphairn 009 A Small hill on the farm "Bush" the surface of which Consists of Rocky Heathy Pasture. On its Summit is a Trigl ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party "Buss"
OS1/20/15/66 [Page] 66 List of Names collected by J Resuggan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner Kells Parish Plan 8B Trace 9 Object Lumford Burn - A Stream Bennan - A Hill [Signed] W Driscoll Gosset Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] July 31 1850 J Resuggan RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners] 2nd Oct 1849
OS1/20/15/67 [Page] 67 OS1/20/15/67 Kirkcudbrightshire Plan 8B Names of Parishes -- Page Carsphairn -- 5 Kells -- 19 Minnigaff --1 [Stamped] Ordnance Survey M.S.S. Southampton 21 Jul 91 [21st July 1891]