OS1/20/17/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARBRACK BURN | Marbrack Burn Marbrack Burn |
John Harper James Sloan |
009 | A considerable stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Marbrack and running in a Southerly direction to its Conflux with the Water of Deugh. |
| FURMISTON LINN | Furmiston Linn Furmiston Linn |
John Harper James Sloan |
009 | A small Cascade or Waterfall in Marbrack Burn, and situated a short distance North of Burnfoot. |
| BURNFOOT | Burnfoot Burnfoot |
John Harper James Sloan | 009 | Three cottages in middling repair Occupied by Agricultural Labourers, The property of Mr Grierson Esqr.. They are situated on the road side that leads from Carsphairn to Minnihive. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 3Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 29 Marbrack Burn; 30 Furmiston Linn; 29 Burnfoot]
Marbrack Burn
[Name] Marbrack from the Gaelic
Machar breac The speckled
or spotted field
[Situation] Running Southerly &. passing thro' [through] Burnfoot Bridge near its junction with the Water of Deugh
Furmiston Linn
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Marscalloch farm ho [house],
Burnfoot
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Marscalloch farm house
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Gerald Cummins
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