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Parish of Carsphairn
Plan 9 D.
Index.
Names of Objects--Pages
Barlae Hill--3
Barlae--4
Craigwhar--3
Cumling Ford--8
Carse of Dundeugh--12
Carse Pool--12
Dalshangan--9
Dalshangan Plantation--9
Dundeugh Hill--11
Dunmore--11
Dundeugh Castle (Ruins of)--13
Dundeugh--15
Dundeugh Wood--15
Gordon's Knowe--3
Knockbuie--5
Nether Wood (Ruins of)--5
Pulmaddy Burn--5
Pulmaddy (Ruins of)--6
Pulmaddy Mill (Ruins of)--7
Pulmaddy Bridge--8
Sloan's Cairn--4
Stepend Ford--8
Woodhead Steps--6
Water of Deugh--12 |
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BARLAE HILL |
Craig of Barlae
Craig of Barlae
Barlae
Barlae Hill |
Thomas Rowan
Thomas Barbour
Ainslies Map. 1820
Name List 9B |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Glenhowl
A small eminence or knoll on the farm of Barlae, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture, On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Barle of Carsphairn, |
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GORDON'S KNOWE |
Gordon's Knowe
Gordon's Knowe |
James Wilson
A. [Alexander] Kirk |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles W.N.W. [West North West] of Glenhowl farm ho, [house]
A small arable knoll on the farm of Barlae how it got the name is not known in the locality, but possibly from a person called Gordon. |
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CRAIGWHAR |
Craigwhar
Craigwhar |
James Wilson
A. [Alexander] Kirk |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized rock on the farm of Barlae, and situated about 18 chains South of "Craig of Barlae" |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of Page Form 136 Page 49 Craig of Barlae; 51 Gordon's Knowe; 51 Craigwhar
Craig of Barlae
[Name] Barlae from the
Gaelic Barr liadh
The Grey Summit
Craigwhar
[Name] Craig an bharr The craig or
rock of the height |
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SLOAN'S CAIRN |
Sloan's Cairn
Sloan's Cairn |
Thomas Rowan
Thomas Barbour Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Glenhowl.
A heap of loose stones on the farm of Barlae and situated about 8 chains North of Barlae farm house. possibly it has took its name from a person called Sloan who might have erected it. |
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BARLAE |
Barlae
Barlae
Barlae
Barlay |
Thomas Barbour Esqr.
James Wilson
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819 |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles W. by N. [West by North] of Glenhowl.
A farm house in good repair with out houses mostly in ruins, and a farm of land attached Occupied by James Wilson the property of Sir John Shaw |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 49 Sloan's Cairn; 53 Barlae
Barlae
[Name] Barr liath. The grey summit |
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NETHER WARD (Ruins of) |
Nether Ward (in ruins)
Nether Ward (in ruins) |
James Wilson
Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles W. [West] of Glenhowl
The ruins of a small house, which at one time had a croft of land attached, but is now united with the farm of Barlae. |
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KNOCKBUIE |
Knockbuie
Knockbuie |
James Wilson Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile W. [West] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Barlae, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
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PULMADDY BURN |
Pulmaddy Burn
Pulmaddy Burn
Pulmaddy Burn
Pulmaddy Burn
Polmaddy Burn |
James Wilson
Robert McAdam
Thomas Barbour Esqr.
Plan 8 B
Ainslies Map |
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[Situation] Running E. [East] to its junction with the Water of Deugh
For Description see Name List for Plan 8B. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 52 Nether Ward (in ruins); 52 Knockbuie; 50 Pulmaddy Burn
Knockbuie
[Name] "Cnoc buidh". The yellow knoll
Pulmaddy Burn
[Name] Poll madadh
The wolves' pool or
stream |
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PULMADDY (Ruins of) |
Pulmaddy (in ruins)
Pulmaddy (in ruins)
Pulmaddy (in ruins)
Polmaddy
Polmadie |
Thomas Rowan
James Wilson
Thomas Barbour Esqr.
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Glenhowl.
The ruins of a farm house and office. which formerly had a farm of land, but is now united with the farm of Barlae, The property of Sir James Shaw of London. |
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WOODHEAD STEPS |
Woodhead Steps
Woodhead Steps |
James Wilson
Alexander Kirk |
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1 1/8 Miles W [West] of Glenhoul
A number of stones placed as stepping stones across Pulmaddy Burn, for the convenience of persons passing between the farms of Barlae &. Woodhead hence the name. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 54 Pulmaddy (in ruins); 57 Woodhead Steps |
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PULMADDY MILL (Ruins of) |
Pulmaddy Mill (Corn) (in ruins) |
Thomas Barbour
James Wilson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles W. by S. {West by South] of Glenhowl
The ruins of an old corn mill on the farm of Pulmady, and situated on the Northern margin of Pulmaddy Burn. It is traditionally said that this mill was erected by King Robert Bruce, for the use of grinding corn to his dogs, at the time (as it is said) that he inhabited Dundeugh Castle as a hunting seat. |
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Left hand side of Page Form 136 Page 66 Pulmaddy Mill (in ruins) |
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STEPEND FORD |
Stepend Ford
Stepend Ford
Stepend Ford
Stepend Ford |
Thomas Rowan
David McCormick
James Wilson
Thomas Barbour Esqr. |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles W by S. [West by South] of Glenhowl
A ford across Pulmaddy Burn situated between Stepend (in rions) and Pulmaddy Mill, from the house (in ruins) it derived the name, |
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CUMLING FORD |
Cumling Ford
Cumling Ford
Cumling Ford |
Thomas Rowan David McCormick James Wilson Thomas Barbour Esqr. |
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[Situation] 1 Mile W.S.W [West South West] of Glenhowl
A ford crossing Pulmaddy Burn and on an old road leading from New Galloway to Carsphairn not known in the locality how it got the name. |
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PULMADDY BRIDGE |
Pulmaddy Bridge
Pulmaddy Bridge
Pulmaddy Bridge |
Thomas Rowan David McCormick Thomas Barbour Esqr. |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile W. by N. [West by North] of Glenhowl
A small Stone Bridge of one arch crossing Pulmaddy Burn (hence the name) on the road from New Galloway to Carsphairn it is a County Bridge. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 56 Stepend Ford; 56 Cumling Ford; 55 Pulmaddy Bridge
Cumling Ford
[Name] Cumling appears to be
from the Gaelic Cam linn i.e.
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DALSHANGAN |
Dalshangan
Dalshangan
Dalshangan
Dalshangan |
Alexander Kirk
James Wilson
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819 |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles N.W. [North West] of Glenhowl
A farm house and out houses in good repair, with a farm of land attached Occupied by Alexander Kirk. The property of Thomas Barbour Esqr. of Dalshangan. |
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DALSHANGAN PLANTATION |
Dalshangan Plantation |
Plan 9 B |
009 |
[Situation] 5 chains E [East] of Dalshangan Farm House.
For Description see Name List for plan 9 B. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 53 Dalshangan; Dalshangan Plantation
Dalshangan
[Name] Dail Seangan. The
pismires' field |
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DUNDEUGH HILL |
Dundeugh Hill
Dundeugh Hill |
William Gilchrist
David McCormock |
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[Situation] About 7/8/ mile N. by W. [North by West] of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Dundeugh (hence the name) its surface consists of rough rocky pasture. The top of this hill is called Dunmore and on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Dundeugh". |
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DUNMORE |
Dunmore
Dunmore
Dunmore |
Alexander Kirk
William Alexander
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Glenhowl
A rocky and precipitous eminence on the summit of Dundeugh Hill On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Dundeugh". |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 59 Dundeugh Hill; 57 Dunmore
Dundeugh Hill
[Name] Dundeugh is from
the Gaelic Dùn. A fort
or castle Deugh is from
the Water of Deugh. it would
appear that the name originally
applied to the castle of Dundeugh
Dunmore
[Name] Dùn Mòr. The great fort or hill |
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CARSE OF DUNDEUGH |
Carse of Dundeugh
Carse of Dundeugh |
Alexander Kirk
David McCormock |
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[Situation] About 30 chains W. [West} of Glenhowl
A considerable tract of low lying land on the farm of Dundeugh (hence the name) and situated close on the East side of the "Water of Deugh". |
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CARSE POOL |
Carse Pool
Carse Pool |
David McCormock
Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile W. of Glenhowl
A deep pool in the Water of Deugh, and situated close on the West side of the Carse of Dundeugh. hence the name. |
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WATER OF DEUGH |
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh
Water of Deugh
Deugh Water |
Alexander Kirk
William Gilchrist
James Sloan
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Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] Running Southerly to its conflux with the Water of Ken
For Description see Name List for Plan 5A. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 62 Carse of Dundeugh; 62 Carse Pool; 60 Water of Deugh |
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DUNDEUGH CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Dundeugh Castle
Dundeugh Castle
Castle of Dun-Deugh |
Alexander Kirk
William Gilchrist
Chalmers Caledonia vol 3 Page 279 |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.W. [North West] of Glenhowl
The ruins of an old castle on the farm of Dundeugh and situated on the Eastern Margin of the Water of Deugh, it is supposed to have been erected sometime in the 10th or 11 century, by a person named McMillan who it is said had originated from Ireland on a account of some domestic broil or other. It is also traditionally handed down that afterwards it came into the hands of King Robert, the Bruce. and had been occassionally occupied by him as a hunting Seat, and that he had erected a Mill, for the purpose of grinding corn for his hounds, which is still situated about 3/4 of a mile to the Westward of the Castle on the Northern margin of "Pulmaddy Burn", and is known by the name of "Pulmaddy Mill" of which see description in an adjoining sheet. any thing more nor the above information cannot be gleaned in the locality. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 61 Dundeugh Castle
Dundeugh Castle
[Name] on the point of land which
is formed by the junction of the
Ken and Deugh stands the ruins
of the ancient castle of Dundeugh
which appear to have been a place
of great strength.
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DUNDEUGH |
Dundeugh
Dundeugh
Dundeugh
Dundeugh |
William Gilchrist
David McCormock
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819 |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile North of Glenhowl
A small farm house (thatched) and outhouses in middling repair, with a farm of about 700 acres of land attached, Occupied by William Gilchrist The property of Alexander McKilston Esqr. |
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DUNDEUGH WOOD |
Dundeugh Wood
Dundeugh Wood |
William Gilchrist
David McCormock |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Glenhowl
A small plantation extending for a considerable distance along the West side of the "Water of Ken", its wood consists chiefly of Oak and Fir. |
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GARRYHORN RIG |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 59 Dundeugh; 59 Dundeugh Wood] |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page
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Parish of Kells
Plan 9 D.
Index.
Names of Objects--Pages
Ballensack Ford--21
Burntland Plantn. [Plantation]--23
Court Hill of Knockmalling--23
Deil's Dike--19
Knockclune--223
Kells &. Carsphairn Trust--28
Marlinn Pool--25
Nether Strangassel.--24
Owlet Knowe--25
Oak Knowe--26
Stepend (Ruins of)--21
Strangassel Hill--24
Strangassel T.P. [Toll Point]--27
Upper Strangassel--27
Woodhead--22 |
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DEIL'S DIKE |
Deil's Dike
Deil's Dike |
J. Barbour
William Arthur |
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[Situation] Running N.E. [North east] & crossing Pulmaddy Burn
An old dike or rampart, first appearing on the farm of Beoch on the West side of Loch Ryan in Wigtonshire and traversing Galloway in an Easterly direction for upwards of 50 miles. After entering Kirkcudbrightshire it is visible on the farm of Drannandon, thence crosses thro' [through] the farms of "Glenshalloch", "Craignell", "Drumbuie", "Stranfasket", and next appears on "Knockreoch" thro' [through] which it continues and crosses "Pulmaddy Burn" entering the farm of Barlae on which farm only 2 small portions of it is visible. Mr Train an (Antiquarian of some note) states that it next appears near the old Bridge of Deugh, thence on the farms of Marskaig Auchenshennoch &c. &c. he also states that it is invariably 8 feet in width at base with a fosse on its Northward or landward side this statement is not altogether correct, in very few places is its base 8 ft, [feet] or any appearance of a fosse on either side. |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 63 Deil's Dike]
Deil's Dike
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STEPEND (Ruins of) |
Stepend (in ruins)
Stepend (in ruins) |
Thomas Barbour esqr.
James Wilson |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles W. [West] of Glenhowl
The ruins of a cot house on the farm of Woodhead, and situated on the Southern margin of Pulmaddy Burn at the end of stepping stones which is placed across the Burn - hence the name. |
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BALLENSACK FORD |
Ballensack Ford
Ballensack Ford |
James Wilson
Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles W. by S. [West by South] of Glenhowl
A ford crossing Pulmaddy Burn, situated between Cumling Ford and Stepend Ford, not known in the locality how it got the name. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 66 Stepend (in ruins); 65 Ballensack Ford]
Ballensack Ford
[Name] Bealach an Sac i.e.
The way, or passage, of the sacks. Probably so called
in former days before cars or carts came into use when mostly
all merchandizes were carried by
land in sacks on horses backs or
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WOODHEAD |
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodhead
Woodhead |
Thomas Rowan
David McCormick
Alexander Kirk
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] 1 Mile W.S.W. [West South West] of Glenhowl
A farm house nearly in ruins, with a farm of land attached Occupied by the farmer of Largvey, and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Cathcart of Craigengillan. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 65 Woodhead |
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KNOCKCLUNE |
Knockclune
Knockclune
Knockloon |
Ivy McCutcheon
Robert McAdam
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles S.W. [South West] of Glenhowl
A small eminence on the farm of Knockreoch, its surface consists of rough heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trignometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical Party "Lower Knockreach," |
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BURNTLAND PLANTATION |
Burntland Plantation
Burntland Plantation |
David McCormack
J. Coltart |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S.W. by S. [South West by South] of Glenhowl
A small plantation on the farm of Knocknalling, its wood consists chiefly of Fir. |
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COURT HILL OF KNOCKNALLING |
Court Hill of Knocknalling |
See Name List Plan 15 B |
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[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles S.W. by S. of Glenhowl
For Description see Name List for Plan 15 B. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 67 Knockclune; 69 Burntland Plantation; Court Hill of Knocknalling]
Court Hill of Knocknalling
[Name] Cnoc na linn. The hill of the pools |
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STRANGASSEL HILL |
Strangassel Hill
Strangassel Hill |
John Coltart
David McCormock |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S.S.W. [South South West) of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Strangassel, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Strangassel S [South]" |
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NETHER STRANGASSEL |
Nether Strangassel (in ruins)
Nr. Strongashill
Nether Strangassel
Nether Strongashill |
John Coltart
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S. by W [South by West) of Glenhowl
The ruins of an old house which formerly had a farm of land attached, but is now annexed with the farm of Strangassel. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 71 Strangassel Hill; 71 Nether Strangassel (in ruins)
Strangassel Hill
[Name] Sruthan a' chaiseal, The Stream of the castle or fort. or
Sron a Chaiseal, The headland of the castle or fort. |
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MARLINN POOL |
Marlinn Pool
Marlinn Pool |
David McCormock
Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] About 1 mile S. [South] of Glenhowl
A considerable deep pool on the Water of Ken, and situated at the influx of Cleugh Burn with the Ken. |
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OWLET KNOWE |
Howlet Knowe
Howlet Knowe
Owlet Knowe
Owlet Knowe
Owlet Knoew |
John Coltart
William Dalgleish
Alexander McGill
Robert Dalgleish
Robert McAdam |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Mile S. by W. [South by West] of Glenhowl
A small eminence or knoll on the farm of Strangassel, situated about 30 chains S. [South] East of Upper Strangassel. |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 70 Marlinn Pool; 71 Howlet Knowe]
Marlinn Pool
[Name] Marbh linne A still deep pool |
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OAK KNOWE |
Oak Knowe
Oak Knowe |
William Dalgleish
David McCormock |
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[Situation] 3/4 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence planted with wood which consists chiefly of Oak, (hence the name "Oak Knowe", it is situated near to the farm house of Upper Strangassel. |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 72 Oak Knowe |
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UPPER STRANGASSEL |
Upper Strangassel
Upper Strangassel
Upper Strongashill
Upper Strangassel |
William Dalgleish
David McCormock |
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[Situation] 3/4 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Glenhowl
A farm house one story high with suitable out houses all in good repair, and a farm of about 1000 acres of land attached Occupied by William Dalgleish, the property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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STRANGASSEL T P |
Strangassel Toll Bar |
David McCormock
Alexander Kirk |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Glenhowl
A turnpike, with commodious house (for the keeper) and garden attached, on the road leading from New Galloway to Carsphairn, It was erected by the road trustees of Kirkcudbrightshire, and is let at an annual rent of about £45. |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 72 Upper Strangassel; 70 Strangassel Toll Bar] |
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KELLS & CARSPHAIRN TRUST |
Kells and Carsphairn Trust |
List of Trust roads in Kirkcudt. [Kirkcudbright] |
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[Situation] passing along the W. [West] side of the Water of Ken, and Deugh
This Trust extends from Bennan T.P. [Toll Point] by New Galloway & Carsphairn by Smeaton Bridge and Cairoch to the March of Dumfries |
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Parish of Kells
Left hand side of page Form 136 |
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Parish of Dalry
Plan 9 D.
Index.
Names of Objects--Pages
Arndarroch--31
Arndarroch (Ruins of)--32
Black Water--34
Black Water Bridge--35
Brig House--35
Black Croft Knowe--37
Bridge End of Cleugh--43
Blackpark of Cleugh--43
Barlae Hill--44
Craigwhill--31
Chapel Linn--34
Cleugh Burn--42
Cuckoo Stone--44
Cleugh Bridge--46
Cleughhead--46
Chapelyard (Ruins of} 47
Deil's Washing Tub--32
Drummargie--37
Drumgowan--44
Drummudioch--45
Glenhowl Bridge--35
Glenhowl Wood--36
Galloway Step--36
Glenhowl--38
Glenhowl Glen--39
Glenhowl Hill--41
Knockrosh--41
Liggatcheek--41
Mackilston Hill--38
Mackilston--48
Minister's Moss--45
Nether Cleugh--43
Upper Cleugh--42
Sheil Hill--31
Water of Ken--33
White Hill--37 |
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ARNDARROCH |
Arndarroch
Arndarroch
Arndarroch
Arndarrogh
Irondaroch |
William Alexander
James Mitchell
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl A neat farm house and out houses all slated and in good repair, with a farm of land attached, Occupied by James Mitchell the property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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CRAIGWHILL |
Craigwhill
Craigwhill |
William Alexander Esqr.
James Mitchell |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Arndarroch, its soil consists of rocky pasture. |
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SHEIL HILL |
Sheil Hill
Sheil Hill |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl
A small hill on the farms of Arndarroch and Marskaig, its surface consists of rocky pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sheil Hill" |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 73 Sheil Hill; 75 Craigwhill; 79 Arndarroch]
Sheil Hill
[Name] Sheil. A hut for shelter
A shed for sheep &c.
Craigwhill
[Name] Craigwhill appears to be
from the Gaelic Creag a' Phuill i.e.
The rock of the pool or pond &c
Arndarroch
[Name] Earrann darach, i.e.
The division abounding in oaks |
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ARNDARROCH (Ruins of) |
Arndarroch (in ruins)
Arndarroch (in ruins) |
William Alexander
James Mitchell |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N.N.E [North North East] of Glenhowl
The ruins of the Original farm house of Arndarroch, situated on the Eastern bank of the "Water of Ken" about 25 chains S. [South] West of the present farm house. |
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DEIL'S WASHING TUB |
Deil's Washing Tub
Deil's Washing Tub |
William Alexander James Mitchell |
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[Situation] 30 chains N. by E. [North by East] of Glenhowl
A deep pool in the Black Water and situated a short distance East of the "Water of Ken" its land sides consists of high precipices which gives it a remarkable dark and gloomy appearance which possibly gave rise to the name |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 79 Arndarroch (in ruins); 75 Deil's Washing Tub |
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WATER OF KEN |
Water of Ken
Water of Ken |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] Running Southerly &. receiving Black Water & the Water of Deugh,
A considerable river having its rise in Dumfriesshire, and running in a southerly direction receiving in its course numerous tributaries, the largest of which is called the "Water of Deugh", and for a number of miles flowing thro' [through] a very romantic and picturesque vale, passing the village of Dalry, Balmaclellan, the Royal burgh of New Galloway, and the ancient and romantic castle of Kenmure, where it expands for a considerable width and is called Loch Ken. About 4 1/2 miles below Kenmure Castle at a place called the "Boat of Rhone" it receives the "Black Water of Dee" and from which point it is called the River Dee to its influx with the sea about 3 milesd below the Burgh of Kirkcudbright. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 77 Water of Ken |
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CHAPEL LINN |
Chapel Linn
Chapel Linn |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 3/4 Mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Glenhowl
A cascade or waterfall of about 15 feet high on the "Black Water" and situated about 12 Chains East of "Black Water Bridge" how it got its name is not known in the locality. |
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BLACK WATER |
Black Water
Black Water
Black Water |
William Alexander Esqr.
Thomas McKie
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] Running W. [West] to its junction with the Water of Ken
A considerable stream or burn having its rise out of Loch Trostan, and running in a Westerly direction passing thro' [through] "Black Water Bridge" from which to its conflux with the Water of Ken, it sides are very precipitous and afforded some hiding places for the persecuted presbyterians, during the period of the persecutions in the 17 century. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 81 Chapel Linn; 76 Black Water |
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BLACK WATER BRIDGE |
Black Water Bridge
Black Water bridge |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.E [North east] of Glenhowl
A small stone built bridge of one3 arch crossing the "Black Water" (hence the name) on the road leading from Dalry to Carsphairn. it is a County Bridge |
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BRIG HOUSE |
Brig House
Brig House |
William Alexander Esqr.
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.E [North east] of Glenhowl
A small neat cottage slated and in good repair, on the farm of Mackilston, and situated near to Black Water Bridge hence the name. |
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GLENHOWL BRIDGE |
Glenhowl Bridge
Glenhowl Bridge |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 21 Chains N. [North] of Glenhowl
A substantial stone built bridge of one Arch, crossing the Water of Ken, on a newly made road that leads from Glenhowl farm house to Dundeugh, it was erected by William Alexander Esqr, who is proprietor of this land for the convenience of his farms |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 81 Black Water Bridge; 81 Bridge House; 84 Glenhowl Bridge |
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GLENHOWL WOOD |
Glenhowl Wood
Glenhowl Wood |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] About 8 chains W. [West] of Glenhowl
A considerable plantation on the farm of Glenhowl (hence the name) and situated on the Eastern side of the Water of Ken, its wood consists of Oak, Ash, Birch &c, |
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GALLOWAY STEP |
Galloway Step
Galloway Step |
William Alexander
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 16 Chains N. by W. [North by West] of Glenhowl
An isolated rock in the Water of Ken, in dry weather persons cross here, how it has got this name is not known in the locality. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 84 Glenhowl Wood; 83 Galloway Step |
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WHITE HILL |
White Hill
White Hill |
William Alexander Esqr.
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 20 chains N E by E [North East by East] of Glenhowl
A small hill on the farm of Mackilston, its surface consists of arable land. |
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DRUMMARGIE |
Drummargie
Drummargie |
William Alexander Esqr. Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 6 chains N E [North East] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Glenhowl, it is partly planted with wood, and is situated about 10 chains North of Glenhowl, house |
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BACK CROFT KNOWE |
Back Croft Knowe
Back Croft Knowe |
William Alexander Esqr. Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 5 chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Glenhowl
A small knoll planted with wood on the farm of Glenhowl, and is situated a short distance N. [North] West from the farm house. |
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WATER OF KEN |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 82 White Hill; 82 Drummargie; 83 Back Croft Knowe |
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GLENHOWL |
Glenhowl
Glenhowl
Glenhoul
Glenhold
Glenhouls
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William Alexander Esqr. Proprietor
Thomas McKie occupier
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile E by S. [East by South] of Dundeugh Castle in ruins
A large farm house two stories high with suitable out houses and a farm of land attached, occupied by Thomas McKie the property of William Esqr. of Mackilston. |
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MACKILSTON HILL |
Mackilston Hill
Mackilston Hill |
William Alexander Esqr.
Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile E by S. [East by South] of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Mackilston (hence the name) its surface consists of heathy pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station named after the name of the hill. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 80 Glenhowl; 82 Mackilston Hill |
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GLENHOWL GLEN |
Glenhowl Glen
Glenhowl Glen |
William Alexander Esqr. Thomas McKie |
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[Situation] 20 chains N.W. [North West] of Glenhowl
An extensive Glen on the Water of Ken, extending from that point where the Ken receives the Water of Deugh in a Northerly direction to a place called College Glen, It presents a very romantic and picturesque appearance, its sides in many places being lofty precipices overhanging the river, and in other places clothed with wood to the water's edge. During the period of the Scottish persecution in the 17 Century, this Glen afforded some favourite hiding places, or coverts to the persecuted presbyterians from the fury of Grahame of Claverhouse &c. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 78 Glenhowl Glen
Glenhowl Glen
[Name] Gleann thuile. The valley of the floods
* note This place is likely liable to floods being situated near the Water of Ken |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page
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GLENHOWL HILL |
Glenhowl Hill
Glenhowl Hill
Glenhowl Hill |
William Alexander
Robert Malcolm
David McKie |
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[Situation] 3/8 Mile S. E [South East] of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Glenhowl (hence the name) its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
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LIGGATCHEEK |
Liggetcheck
Liggetcheek |
William Alexander
James McKie |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Glenhowl
A small cothouse on the farm of Mackliston, and situated beside a gate which is commonly called a Liggat, by the Scotch, hence the name Liggat Cheek |
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KNOCKROSH |
Knockrosh
Knockrosh |
William Alexander
James McKie |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by S. [Siouth East by South] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Mackilston, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture, |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 85 Glenhowl Hill; 86 Liggetcheek; 86 Knockrosh]
Liggetcheek
[Name] Liggat, A gate so hung that it may shut of itself
Jamieson's Dictionary |
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CLEUGH BURN |
Cleugh Burn
Cleugh Burn
Cleugh Burn |
William Alexander Robert Malcolm David McKie |
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[Situation] Running Westerly to its junction with the Water of Ken
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Barlae and running in a Westerly direction through the lands of Cleugh (hence the name) to its confluence with the Water of Ken at Marlinn Pool |
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UPPER CLEUGH |
Upper Cleugh (in ruins)
Upper Cleugh (in ruins)
Upper Cleugh (in ruins) |
William Alexander
Robert Malcolm
David McKie |
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[Situation] 7/8 Mile S.S.E [South South East] of. of Glenhowl
The ruins of an old house which formerly had a farm of land, but is now annexed with the farm of Mackilston. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 87 Upper Cleugh (in ruins); 87 Cleugh Burn |
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BRIDGE END OF CLEUGH |
Bridge End of Cleugh
Bridge End of Cleugh |
William Alexander
James McKie |
009 |
[Situation] About 1 mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Glenhowl
A small house with about 25 or 30 acres of land attached, The property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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NETHER CLEUGH |
Nether Cleugh
Nether Cleugh
Nether Cleugh
Nether Cleugh
Cleugh |
William Alexander Esqr.
Robert Malcolm
Robert McKie
Valn.[Valuation] Roll. 1819
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] 1 mile S.S.E [South South East] of Glenhowl,
A farm house and out houses in good repair, with a farm of land attached the property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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BLACKPARK OF CLEUGH |
Blackpark of Cleugh
Blackpark of Cleugh
Blackparl of Cleugh |
William Alexander Esqr.
Robert Malcolm
Robert McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Mile S. [South] of Glenhowl.
A farm house and out houses in middling repair, with a small farm of land attached, The property of William Forbes Esqr. of |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 87 Bridge End of Cleugh; 87 Nether Cleugh; 85 Blackpark of Cleugh |
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DRUMGOWAN |
Drumgowan
Drumgowan |
William Alexander
David McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Mile S.S.E [South South East] of Glenhowl
A small hill of an oblong shape, on the farm of Nether Cleugh, its surface consists of arable land. |
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CUCKOO STONE |
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BARLAE HILL |
Barlae Hill
Barlae Hill
Barlae Hill
Hill of Barlay
Barlae Hill |
William Alexander
Robert Malcolm
David McKie
Ainslies Map. 1820
Plan 15.B |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles S.E [South East] of Glenhowl
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Barlae, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Barloe Hill" |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 89 Drumgowan; 89 Cuckoo Stone; 89 Barlae Hill
Drumgowan
[Name] Druim gamhain The Calves Hilll
Barlae Hill
[Name] Barr liath. The grey summit |
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DRUMMUDDIOCH |
Drummuddioch
Drummuddioch
Drummuddioch |
William Alexander Esqr.
Robert Malcolm
David McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Glenhowl
A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Barlae, its surface consists of heathy pasture. |
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MINISTER'S MOSS |
Minister's Moss
Minister's Moss
Minister's moss |
William Alexander Robert Malcolm David McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles S.E. [South East] of Glenhowl
A small tract of moss on the farm of Barlae, and situated close on the North East side of Drummuddioch its name originated from the Ministers of Dalry, having got their fuel out of it during more than the last half century. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 88 Drummuddioch; 91 Minister's Moss |
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CLEUGH BRIDGE |
Cleugh Bridge
Cleugh Bridge
Cleugh Bridge |
William Alexander Esqr.
Robert Malcolm
David McKie |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 Miles S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Glenhowl.
A small stone built bridge of one arch crossing Cleugh Burn [hence the name] on the road leading from Dalry to Carsphairn. It is a County Bridge |
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CLEUGHHEAD |
Cleughhead
Cleughhead
Cleughhead
Cleugh-head |
Robert Malcolm David McKie
William Alexander
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of Glenhowl
A farm house in indifferent repair with a small farm of land attached which is presently annexed with the farm of Mackliston. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 88 Cleugh Bridge; 92 Cleughhead |
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CHAPELYARD (Ruins of) |
Chapelyard (in ruins)
Chapelyard (in ruins)
Chapelyard (in ruins) |
William Alexander Esqr.
David Mc.Kie
Robert Malcolm |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Glenhowl
The ruins of some cottages on the farm of Mackliston, The authorities here quoted say that it is handed down by tradition that these ruins are upon the site or near to where a chapel had once stood, but no information respecting the chapel can be obtained in the locality. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 91 Chapelyard (in ruins) |
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MACKILSTON |
Mackilston
Mackilston
Mackilston
Mackilston
Mackillstown
McKilston |
Willialm Alexander Esqr.
Robert Malcolm
David McKie
Ainslies Map. 1820
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. 1819
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 Miles E.S.E [East South East] of Glenhowl,
A farm house and suitable out houses all slated and in good repair, with a farm of land attached. Occupied by William Alexander who is also proprietor, |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 92 Mackilston
Mackilston
[Name] Ton, is Saxon & signifies
a dwelling
therefore the name signifies
the dwelling of a family named
Mac Kil or perhaps corrupted from
McGill. |
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[Volume] 19
Kirkcudbrightshire
Plan 9D
Names Of Parishes
Carsphairn -- 1
Kells -- 17
Dalry -- 29 |
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