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Parish of Carsphairn
Plan 9 A
Index.
Names of Objects--Pages
Acquaintance Hill--19
Braidens Knowe--7
Bennan--10
Bardennoch Hill--10
Bardennoch--14
Black Shoulder--23
Braidenoch Hill--25
Braidenoch--25
Braidenoch Lane--27
Craighit--4
Cubbins Kate Pool--8
Cairn Avel--9
Cairnavel--9
Cumnock Knowes--13
Carminnow Hill--15
Cleugh of Alraith--21
Craigenwallie--21
Clashbrock Bog--21
Castlemaddy--27
Craigcrocket--30
Craig Lingal--31
Craiglingal (Ruins of)--31
Craig of Barlae Hill--31
Dalbonniton Pool--11
Drumness--29
Drumness Linn--28
Dun's Knowe--29
Faulds (ruins of)--29
Garryhorn Burn--5
Greenhead Strand--7
Glede Bog--17
Gairy Craig--23
Halfmark Burn--3
Halfmark--3
Heron Strand--8
Holmhead of Castlemaddy (Ruins of)--27
Irongallows--25
Knockgray Burn==12
Liggat Bridge--10
Laird's Hill--14
Laird's Seat--15
Northside of Castlemaddy--28
Lamb Knowes--29
Mosspark Strand--3
Mosspark (ruins of)--4
Manse--7
Midgate Strand--23
Pulmaddy Burn--19
Peat Hass--22
Polwhanity Burn--32
Old Bridge Pool--20
Scar Knowe--12
Standing Stone Rig--16
Spring Well Knowe--16
Sheil of Castlemaddy--20
Sheil Burn--23
Water of Deugh--11
White Crook--13
Willie's Rig--15
Kells & Carsphairn Trust--32 |
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Cairn Avel, replacing Carnavel which has been crossed out. Pencil note beside it says "obs" - perhaps "obsolete", i.e. Carnavel is the obsolete form. |
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MOSSPARK STRAND |
Mosspark Strand
Mosspark Strand |
William McCrae
James Sloane |
009 |
A small Stream having its rise on the farm of Garryhorn, formerly Mosspark, and running in a N. [North] Easterly direction to its conflux with Halfmark Burn |
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HALFMARK BURN |
Halfmark Burn
Halfmark Burn |
James Sloan
Thomas Crosby |
009 |
A considerable Stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Castlemaddy and ruunning in a N. [North] Easterly direction to its confluence with "Garryhorn Burn" |
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HALFMARK |
Halfmark
Halfmark
Halfmark
Half Mark |
James Sloan
Thomas Crosby
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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A small thatched house on the farm of Castlemaddy, it is occupied by shepherds, and is the property of the Hon. Col. [Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart of Craigengillan |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 39 Mosspark Strand; 40 Halfmark Burn; 40 Halfmark
Mosspark Strand
[Situation] Running in an E. [Easterly] direction & passing the S. [South] side Mosspark in (in ruins) to its junction with Halfmark Burn
Halfmark Burn
[Situation] Running N. E. [North East] and passing Halfmark house near its junction with Garryhorn Burn
Halfmark
[Situation] 1 3/4 Miles N. W. by W. [North West by West] of Braidenoch |
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CRAIGHIT |
Craig Hit
Craighit
Craig Hitt |
James Sloan
Thomas Crosby
Ainslies Map. |
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A small hill on the farm of Mosspark, its surface is rocky heathy pasture, about 30 chains South of it upon a small Eminence is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Craighill". |
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MOSSPARK (Ruins of) |
Mosspark (Ruins of)
Mosspark (Ruins of) |
James Sloan
Thomas Crosby |
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The ruins of an old house, which formerly had a farm of land attached, but is now united in that of Garryhorn. The property of the Hon. Col. [Honourable Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 39 Craighit; 41 Mosspark (Ruins of)
Craighit
[Name] Craig A rock
hit, is probably a corrupn. [corruption]
of Cair i.e. Cats
[Situation] 2 1/4 Miles N. W [North West] of Braidenoch
Mosspark (Ruins of)
{situation] 1 7/8 Miles N.W. [North West] of Braidenoch |
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GARRYHORN BURN |
Garryhorn Burn
Garryhorn Burn
Garryhorn Burn |
William Summerville
James Sloan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Garryhorn and running in an Easterly direction to its confluence with the "Water of Deugh" |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 43 Garryhorn Burn
Garryhorn Burn
[Name] Garryhorn appears to be
from the Gaelic words
Garbh charn. i.e. The
coarse rocky place
[Situation] Running Westerly to its junction with the Water of Deugh, |
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BRAIDEN'S KNOWE |
Braiden's Knowe
Braiden's Knowe |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A small knoll or Eminence situated at the Eastern margin of the "Water of Deugh" and about 10 chains S. [South] West of the village of Carsphairn. |
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GREENHEAD STRAND |
Greenhead Strand
Greenhead Strand |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Bank and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction to its confluence with the "Water of Deugh" |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A commodious house two stories in height with suitable outhouses, a garden and a Glebe containing about 13 acres of land attached. Occupied by David Welsh who is the present Minister of the parish, |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 45 Braiden's Knowe; 45 Greenhead Strand; 49 Manse
Braiden's Knowe
[Situation] 1 3/4 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Braidenoch farm house.
Greenhead Strand
[Situation] Running S. [South] Easterly to its junction with the, Water of Deugh,
Manse
[Situation] 1 3/4 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Braidenoch farm house |
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CUBBIN'S KATE POOL |
Cubbin's Kate Pool
Cubbin's Kate Pool
Cubbin's Kate Pool
Cubbin's Kate Pool
Cubbin's Kate Pool |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack
William Ballantine
Richard Jamison
James Ballantine |
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A considerable pool in the Water of Deugh. and situated a short distance S. [South] West of Carsphairn Manse. it is said that it took its name from a Woman called Kate McCubbin, |
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HERON STRAND |
Heron Strand
Heron Strand |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Carnabee and running in a Northerly direction to its confluence with the Water of Deugh. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 50 Cubbin's Kate Pool; 47 Heron Strand
Cubbin's Kate Pool
[Situation]About 1 3/4 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Braidenoch farm house
Heron Strand
[Situation] Running Northerly to its junction with the Water of Deugh |
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CARNAVEL |
Carnavel
Carnavel
Carnavel
Carnavel
Carnavell |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] |
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A farm house and outhouses in middling repair with a considerable farm of land attached. Occupied by Quintin Mitchell The property of Yorston Grierson Esqr. of Ballangean, |
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CAIRN AVEL |
Cairn Avel (ancient)
Cairn Avel (ancient) |
James Sloan
Thomas Good |
009 |
An ancient Cairn or tumulus on the farm of "Carnavel" to which it probably gave rise to the name, it is of a circular shape and about 78 feet in diameter and its centre about 14 feet in height No information can be gleaned in this locality respecting this cairn. but similar ones have been Opened in this and the adjoining parishes, and graves or stone coffins thereby exposed, containing human bones. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 50 Carnavel; 48 Cairn Avel ancient
Carnavel
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Braidenoch farm house
Cairn Avel ancient
[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Braidenoch farm house |
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BENNAN |
Bennan
Bannan |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A small Eminence or knoll on the farm of Carnavel, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. |
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BARDENNOCH HILL |
Barndinnoch Hill
Barndinnoch Hill
Bardennoch Hill
Bardennoch Hill
Bardennoch Hill |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack
William Ballantine
Richard Jamison
James Ballantine |
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A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Barndinnoch and Carnavel, its surface is rocky heathy pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Bardinagh" |
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LIGGAT BRIDGE |
Liggat Bridge
Liggat Bridge |
James Sloan
Robert McCormack |
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A stone built bridge of two arches crossing the Water of Deugh on the road leading from New Galloway to Carsphairn, it has its name from a Turnpike having at one time being near it, it is a County Bridge, |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 47 Bennan; 47 Barndinnoch Hill; 46 Liggat Bridge
Bennan
[Name] Beannan dim. [diminutive] of Beann
A small hill
[Situation] 7/8 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Braidenoch farm house
Barndinnoch Hill
[Name] Barr deannach i.e.
The summit of mill dust.
(synonymous with Shilling hill
so common in Galloway)
[Situation] About 5/8 Mile N. [North] of Braidenoch farm house
Liggat Bridge
[Situation] 1 5/8 Mile N. [North] of Braidenoch farm house |
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DALBONNITON POOL |
Dalbonniton Pool
Dalbonniton Pool |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A deep pool in the "Water of Deugh" where a man the name of Bonniton was drowned, hence the name, |
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WATER OF DEUGH |
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh |
Andrew McCormack Hugh McCulloch |
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A small river having its rise in the County of Ayr and running in a Southerly direction, in its course receiving numerous tributaries passing Carsphairn village on the East where it changes its course and flows for a considerable distance in an Easterly direction leaving Marscalloch House on the East and again runs due South, receiving Polmaddy Burn about 1/2 mile above its confluence with the "Water of Ken" |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 57 Dalbonniton Pool; 54 Water of Deugh
Dalbonniton Pool
[Situation] 1 3/4 Mile N.N.E [North North East] of Braidenoch farm house
Water of Deugh
[Situation] Running Easterly & passing the south side of Carsphairn Manse, |
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KNOCKGRAY BURN |
Knockgray Burn
Knockgray Burn |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
009 |
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Knockgray and running in a southerly direction to its confluence with the "Water of Deugh". |
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SCAR KNOWE |
Scar Knowe
Scar Knowe |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
009 |
A small Eminence or knoll on the farm of Marbrack &. situated about 1 chain North of the road side. that leads to Minnihive from Carsphairn, its south end is very precipitous hence the name. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 58 Knockgray Burn; 53 Scar Knowe
Knockgray Burn
[Situation] Running Southerly to its influx with the Water of Deugh.
Scar Knowe
[[Situation] 1 3/4 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Braidenoch farm house, |
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CUMNOCK KNOWES |
Cumnock Knowes
Cumnock Knowes |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A group of knolls or Eminences on the farm of Bardinnoch, their surface is rocky heathy pasture. On the most Southernmost is a granite stone * [see note in Continued entries/extra info] about 5 feet in length by 1 1/2 in breadth and on it is a rudely carved cross cut out in relieve, it is supposed by some of the inhabitants of the locality to be a place where prayers were wont to be offered up. It formerly had been standing upright, but now long since lying flat on the ground, |
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WHITE CROOK |
White Crook
White Crook |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A bend or curve of the "Water of Deugh" situated a short distance East of Carsphairn, anad close to the N. [North] West end of Cumnock Knowes. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 55 White Crook; 57 Cumnock Knowes]
White Crook
[Situation] 1 5/8 Miles N. by E. [North by East] of Braidenoch farm house,
Cumnock Knowes
[Situation] 1 5/8 Miles N. N. E [North North East] of Braidenoch farm house
* Mr Milligan of Liggat and Mr McGill of Carsfod state that they have heard it said that people used to resort in former times to this as a place of prayer or of worship. The cross is cut on the stone in basso relief. The stone is about 3 feet long and about 1 1/2 broad. It is lying flat at present. It is not known by any name |
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BARDENNOCH |
Barndinnoch
Barndinnoch
High Bardenoch
Bardennoch
Bardannoch
Bardennoch
Bardennoch
Bardennoch |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient]
William Ballantine
Richard Jamieson
James Ballantine |
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A farm house and out houses in good repair, with a farm of land attached, the property of John Shaw, Drumrash. near Castle Douglas. |
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LAIRD'S HILL |
Laird's Hill
Laird's Hill |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A small Eminence or knoll on the farm of Carminnow, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On its summit is a kind of seat erected with stones, where the proprietor (it is supposed) had been in the habit of resting while looking after his Sheep &c. - hence the name. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 57 Barndinnoch; 56 Laird's Hill
Barndinnoch
[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles N. E. by N. [North East by North] of Braidenoch farm house
Laird's Hill
[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles N. E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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CARMINNOW HILL |
Carminnow Hill
Carminnow Hill |
Alexander McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A small hill on the farm of Carminnow (hence the name) its surface is heathy pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Cairmana." |
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LAIRD'S SEAT |
Laird's Seat
Laird's Seat |
Alexander Wilson
James Sloan |
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A few granite stones erected in the form of a rude chair, situated upon a small Eminence called "Laird's Hill" It is said that the proprietor or Laird made it his practice of sitting upon it, (hence the name) |
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WILLIE'S RIG |
Willie's Rig
Willie's Rig |
Alexander McCormack Hugh McCulloch |
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A small Eminence on the farm of Marbrack, its soil is arable land. Willie is the Scotch term for William |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 58 Laird's Seat; 56 Carminnow Hill; 51 Willie's Rig]
Laird's Seat
[Situation] 1 5/8 Miles N.E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house
Carminnow Hill
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles E. by N. [East by North] of Braidenoch farm house
Willie's Rig
[Situation] 1 7/8 Miles N.E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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STANDING STONE RIG |
Standing Stone Rig
Standing Stone Rig |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A small Eminence on the farm of Marbrack, its soil is arable land On the North end of it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party !Low park". It is said that its name originated from a standing stone having been at one time on its summit. |
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SPRING WELL KNOWE |
Spring Well Know
Spring Well Knowe |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A small knoll or Eminence on the farm of Marback, its soil is arable land. It has its name from a spring well that is at its southern end. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 52 Standing Stone Rig; 52 Spring Well Knowe
Standing Stone Rig
[Situation] 1 7/8 Miles N. E [North East] of Braidenoch farm house
Spring Well Knowe
[Situation] About 1 7/8 Miles N. E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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GLEDE BOG |
Glede Bog
Glede Bog |
Andrew McCormack
Hugh McCulloch |
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A small portion of rough pasture land on the farm of Marbrack, and situated close on the North side of the road that leads from Carsphairn to Minnihive. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 53 Glede Bog]
Glede Bog
[Name] Glede A Kite
[Situation] About 1 7/8 miles N.E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house. |
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ACQUAINTANCE HILL |
Acquaintance Hill
Acquaintance Hill |
Robert McAdam
Thomas Crosby |
009 |
An Eminence on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sheil Craig". |
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PULMADDY BURN |
Pulmaddy Burn
Pulmaddy Burn
Polmaddy Burn |
Robert McAdam
Ivy McCutcheon
Ainslies Map.
See Name List Plan 9 D |
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A considerable stream or burn having its rise between Corserine and Carlin's Cairn, and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction (bounding in its course divers farms passing through Pulmaddy (in ruins) (hence the name) to its confluence with the "Water of Deugh" near to Strangassel Toll Bar. During this Burn's whole length it forms a boundary line betwixt the parishes of Carsphairn and Kells. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 59 Acquaintance Hill; 60 Pulmaddy Burn]
Acquaintance Hill
[Situation] 1 7/8 Miles W. [West] of Braidenoch farm house
Pulmaddy Burn
[Situation] Running in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction &. passing the South side of Drumness. |
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SHEIL OF CASTLEMADDY |
Sheil of Castlemaddy
Sheil of Castlemaddy
Shiel |
James McFadzean
Thomas Crosby
Ainslies Map. |
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A small thatched house one story high and in good repair. It is occupied by herds, and on the farm of Castlemaddy, The property the Hon. Col. [Honourable Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan |
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OLD BRIDGE POOL |
Old Bridge Pool
Old Bridge Pool |
Robert McAdam
Thomas Crosby |
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A pool in Pulmaddy Burn a foot Bridge was at one time a cross here, hence the name. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 61 Sheil of Castlemaddy; 59 Old Bridge Pool
Sheil of Castlemaddy
[Name] Castlemaddy is from
the Gaelic &. signifies
The dogs' or the wolves' castle or fort
[Situation] 1 5/8 Miles W. [West] by S. [South] of Braidenoch farm house
Old Bridge Pool
[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles W. [West] S. [South] West of Braidenoch farm house |
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CLEUGH OF ALRAITH |
Cleugh of Alraith
Cleugh of Alraith
Cleugh of Alraith
Cleugh of Alreth |
James Sloan
James Sloan
James McFadzean
Ainslies Map. |
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A considerable ravine though which runs Halfmark Burn, its sides are very precipitous, it is on the farm of Castlemaddy. and situated a short distance North West of Craigenwallie. |
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CRAIGENWALLIE |
Craigenwallie
Craigenwallie |
James McFadzean
James Sloan |
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An Eminence on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. |
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CLASHBROCK BOG |
Clashbrock Bog
Clashbrock Bog |
James Sloan
James McFadzean |
009 |
A small portion of rough pasture land on the farm of Castlemaddy, and situated a short distance North West of "Gairy Craig" |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 63 Cleugh of Alraith; 65 Craigenwallie; 64 Clasbrock Bog]
Cleugh of Alraith
[Name] Alraith appears to be
from the Gaelic. Aill
A great steep, a precipice
Ruiteach, ruddy, perhaps from
the colour of it.
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Braidenoch farm house,
Craigenwallie
[Name] Craig a' mhalaidh i.e.
The rock on the brow of a hill or rising ground
[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Braidenoch farm house,
Clasbrock Bog
[Name] Clais broc, The badgers' hollow
[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Braidenoch farm house |
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PEAT HASS |
Peat Hause
Peat Hause
Peat Hass
Peat Hass
Peat Hass |
James McFadzean
James Sloan
James Sloane
William Ballantine
Alexander McGill |
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A small portion of Moss on the farm of Castlemaddy, and situated in a hollow at the North West end of "Gairy Craig" |
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SHEIL BURN |
Sheil Burn
Sheil Burn |
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James Sloan |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 66 Peat Hass; 65 Sheil Burn
Peat Hass
[Name] Hass, A hollow
an opening or gap
Jamieson
[Situation] About 1 Mile W. by N. [West by North] of Braidenoch farm house,
Sheil Burn
[Situation] Running Southerly to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn |
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MIDGATE STRAND |
Midgate Strand
Midgate Strand |
James Sloan
James McFadzean |
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A small stream having its rise on the farm of Castlemaddy near to Peat House, and running in a Southerly direction to its conflux with "Pulmaddy Burn". |
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GAIRY CRAIG |
Gairy Craig
Gairy Craig |
James McFadzean
James Sloan |
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A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Casdtlemaddy, its surface is rocky pasture. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Triginometrical] Party "Castlemaddy" |
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BLACK SHOULDER |
Black Shoulder
Black Shoulder |
James McFadzean James Sloan |
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A small Eminence on the farm of Castlemaddy, its surface is rocky pasture. it is of a ridge like shape, and Extends in a N. [Northerly] direction from the Summit of Gairy Craig. Such ridges branching from hills are generally called shoulders. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 64 Midgate Strand; 66 Gairy Craig; 65 Black Shoulder
Midgate Strand
[Situation] Running Southerly to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn.
Gairy Craig
[Situation] About 5/8 Mile W. [West] of Braidenoch farm house.
Black Shoulder
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W.N.W. [West North West] of Braidenoch farm house. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page
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BRAIDENOCH |
Braidenoch
Braidenoch
Braidenough
Braidenoch |
William McKay James Sloan
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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A small farm house with suitable out houses, all in good repair, with a farm of land attached The property of the Hon Col. [Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart of Craigengillan |
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BRAIDENOCH HILL |
Braidenoch Hill
Braidenoch Hill |
William McKay
James Sloan |
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A small hill on the farm of Braidenoch (hence the name) its surface is rocky pasture. |
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IRONGALLOWS |
Irongallows
Irongallows |
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A small Eminence on the farm of Braidenoch, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Bradenagh." |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 67 Braidenoch Hill; 68 Braidenoch; 68 Irongallows]
Braidenoch Hill
[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. E. [North East] of Braidenoch farm house.
Braidenoch
[Situation] 1 3/4 Miles S. by E. [South by East] of Manse. of Carsphairn
Irongallows
[Situation] About 3/8 Mile E. [East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page
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BRAIDENOCH LANE |
Braidenoch Lane
Braidenoch Lane |
William McKay
James Sloan |
009 |
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Castlemaddy and running in a southerly direction through the farm of Braidenoch, (hence the name) to its confluence with Pulmaddy Burn. |
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CASTLEMADDY |
Castlemaddy
Castlemaddy
Sth. [South] Castle Maddy
Southside of Castlemaddie |
William McKay
Ivy McCutcheon
Ainslies Map.1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Modern |
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A farm house and out houses, with a farm of about 3400 acres of land attached, The property of the Hon. Col. [Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart, Craigengillan |
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HOLMHEAD OF CASTLEMADDY (Ruins of) |
Holmehead (in Ruins)
Holmehead (in ruins)
Holmhead of Castlemaddie
Holmhead of Castlemaddy
Holmhead of Castlemaddy
Holmhead of Castlemaddy
Holmhead of Castlemaddy |
William McKay
Ivy McCutcheon
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Modern
Alexander Kirk
William Ballantine
Alexander McGill
James Sloan |
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The ruins of an old (herd's) house on the farm of Castlemaddy, and situated on a portion of arable land on the Northern margin of "Pulmaddy Burn." |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 70 Holmehead (in ruins); 70 Castlemaddy; 69 Braidenoch Lane]
Holmehead (in ruins)
[Situation] About 5/8 Mile S. [South] of Braidenoch farm house.
Castlemaddy
[Situation] 7/8 Mile S. W. [South West] of Braidenoch farm house.
Braidenoch Lane
[Situation] Running S. [South] Easterly, passing the W. [West] side of Braidenoch farm house, to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn |
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DRUMNESS LINN |
Drumness Linn
Drumness Linn |
William McKay
Thomas Crosby |
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A cascade or waterfall in Pulmaddy Burn and situated about 4 chains south of Drumness farm house hence the name. |
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NORTHSIDE OF CASTLEMADDY |
Northside of Castlemaddy
Northside of Castlemaddy
Little Castlemaddy (in ruins)
Little Castlemaddy (in ruins)
Nth. [North] Castle Maddy
Northside of Castlemaddie |
James Sloan
James Ballantine
William McKay
William McFadzean
Ainslies Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Modern |
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The ruins of an old house which formerly had a farm of land attached, but is now united with that of Castlemaddy |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 60 Little Castlemaddy (in ruins); 71 Drumness Linn
Little Castlemaddy (in ruins)
[Situation] 1/4 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Braidenoch farm house
Drumness Linn
[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Braidenoch farm house |
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FAULDS (Ruins of) |
Faulds (in ruins)
Faulds (in ruins)
Faulds |
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William McKay
Ainslies Map |
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The ruins of an old house and offices on the farm of Braidenoch and situated near the Western side of the old road that leads from New Gallow to Carsphairn, it is said when this road was in use. that the house was used as an Inn or ale-house for the Accommodation of travellers. |
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LAMB KNOWES |
Lamb Knowes
Lamb Knowes |
John McKay
William McKay |
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A few small knolls or Eminences on the farm of Drumness, their surface is rocky heathy pasture. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 73 Faulds (in ruins); 75 Lamb Knowes
Faulds (in ruins)
[Situation] 1/2 Mile E. by S. [East by South] of Braidenoch farm house
Lamb Knowes
[Situation] 3/4 Mile S. E. by S. [South East by South] of Braidenoch farm house |
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DRUMNESS |
Drumness
Drumness
Drumness
Drumness |
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William McKay
Ainslies Map.
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819 |
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A small house and out house in good repair, with a farm of land attached, Occupied by Mr Jamiison. |
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DUN'S KNOWE |
Dun's Knowe
Dun's Knowe |
John McKay William McKay |
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A small Eminence or knoll on the farm of Drumness the surface of which is arable land. |
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CRAIGCROCKETE |
Craigcrocket
Craigcrocket |
John McKay William McKay |
009 |
An Eminence on the farm of Drumness. its surface is rocky heathy pasture, |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 76 Drumness; 76 Dun's Knowe; 74 Craigcroket
Drumness
[Situation] 1 Mile S. E. by S [South East by South] of Braidenoch farm house
Dun's Knowe
[Situation] About 1 Mile S. E. [South East] of Braidenoch farm house
Craigcroket
[Situation] 7/8 Mile E. S. E [East South East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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BARLAE HILL |
Craig of Barlae
Craig of Barlae
Barlae Hill
Barlae Hill
Barlae Hill
Barlae Hill |
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Alexander Millligan Alexander McGill James Sloan |
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A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Barlae. its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Barle of Carsphairn". |
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CRAIG LINGAL |
Craig Lingel
Craig Lingel
Craig Lingal
Craig Lingal
Craig Lingal |
John McKay
William McKay Alexander Kirk
Alexander McGill
James Sloan |
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A small Eminence on the farm of Drumness, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. |
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CRAIGLINGAL (Ruins of) |
Craig Lingel (in ruins
Craig Lingel (in ruins)
Craiglingal Craiglingal Craiglingal |
John McKay William McKay Alexander Kirk Alexander McGill James Sloan |
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The ruins of an old house which formerly had a farm of land attached but is now united with the farm of Drumness. It is situated at the Eastern base of a small Eminence called Craig Lingel, from which possibly the house took its name, |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page - Form 136 Page 74 Craig Lingel; 75 Craig Lingel (in ruins); 76 Craig of Barlae
Craig Lingel
[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles E.S.E [East South East] of Braidenoch farm house
Craig Lingel (in ruins)
[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles E.S.E [East South East] of Braidenoch farm house
Craig of Barlae
[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Braidenoch farm house |
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PULWHANITY BURN |
Pulwhanity
Burn
Pulwhanity Burn
Polwhanity Burn |
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William McKay
Plan 9 B. |
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A small stream having its rise on the farm of Drumness and running in a South Easterly direction to its conflux with the "Water of Deugh". |
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KELLS & CARSPHAIRN TRUST |
Kells & Carsphairn Trust |
List of Turn Pike Trusts |
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This Trust extends from Bennan T.P. [Toll Point] by New Galloway & Carsphairn to the march of Ayrshire near Loch Doon & from Carsphairn by Smeaton Bridge and Cairoch to the march of Dumfries. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 73 Pulwhanity Burn; Kells and Carsphairn Trust
Pulwhanity Burn
[Situation] Rising on the E. [East] side of Braidenoch Hill &. running in a S.E. [South East] direction.
Kells and Carsphairn Trust
[Situation] Leading in a N.W. [North West] direction through the Parish of Carsphairn to Ayrshire |
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Parish of Kells
Plan 9 A.
Index
Names of Objects--Page
Thorny Hill--35
Darnaw--35
Forrest Lane--37
Rough Strand--37 |
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THORNY HILL |
Thorny Hill
Thorny Hill |
Ivy McCutcheon
Robert McAdam |
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A small hill on the farm of Darnaw, its surface is rocky pasture On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Triginometrical} Party "Darne" |
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DARNAW |
Darnaw
Darnaw
Darnaw |
Ivy McCutcheon Robert McAdam
Ainslies Map |
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A small house and outhouses with a farm of about 4000 acres of land attached. The property of Sir William Millar Baront [Baronet], Barskimming |
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IRONGALLOWS |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 77; Thorny Hill; 77 Darnaw]
Thorny Hill
[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Braidenoch farm house
Darnaw
[Situation] 1 3/8 Miles S.W. [South West] of Braidenoch farm house |
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IRONGALLOWS not on "List of names as written. It can be found on Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 16, Page 25 |
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Form 136 Page
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FORREST LANE |
Forrest Lane
Forrest Lane |
Ivy McCutcheon
Thomas Crosby |
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A stream having its rise on the farm of Bush which was once a part of the farm of "Forest", and running in a N. [North] Easterly direction to its conflux with "Pulmaddy Burn". |
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ROUGH STRAND |
Rough Strand |
See Name List 9 C |
009 |
For description see Name List for Plan 9 C. |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 79 Forrest Lane
Forrest Lane
[Situation] Running N. [North] Easterly to its junction with Pulmaddy Burn |
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Form 136 Page
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Note for Gerald Cummins
Just checking previous pages, and they seem fine except for fact that you have put the situ text in the extras box at bottom of page, when it should be entered at beginning of description field, with [Situation] in front of it.
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[Volume] 16
Kirkcudbrightshire
Plan 9A
Names of Parishes -- Page
Carsphairn -- 1
Kells -- 33 |
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