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Parish of Dalry
Plan 10 C.
Index.
Names of Objects--Page
Bennieloan--3
Bennan--6
Brown Rig--12
College Hill--3
Craig Mulloch--6
Castlefern Water--11
Cadger Knowe--16
Craigy Linn--16
Craigy Linn Burn--17
Ewe Hill--15
Green Top of Margree--9
Glen of Craigy Linn--17
Holmhead Bridge--15
Holmhead of Clachrawer--15
Holmhead of Lochrinnie--16
Knocksting--5
Knocksting Burn--7
Knocksting Loch--8
Lochlee Hill--7
Lawglass--8
Lamb Rig--12
Lochrinnie Glen--13
Lochrinnie Bridge--16
Lochrinnie Loch--18
Lochrinnie Hill--18
Lochrinnie Plantation--18
Minnyhive Trust--11
Margree Burn--9
Midden Craig--17
Pointfoot Hill--11
Pointfoot (Ruins of)--13
Pointfoot Glen--18
Rig of Knocksting--8
Regland Loch--9
Shield Willie Hill--10
Stroan Hill--10
Troston Hill--3
Troston--5
Troston Loch--6
Troston Burn--7
Whitecairn Burn--10
Wether Hill--12
Black Water--14 |
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BENNIELOAN |
Bennie Lown
Bennie Lown
Bennie Lown
Bennieloan
Bennieloan
Bennieloan
Bennieloan |
William Campbell
John McLellan
James McCheyne
A. Milligan
William Gerrand
John Coltart |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 N N W [North North West] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Trostan and Auchenstrone, its surface consists of rocky pasture. |
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TROSTON HILL |
Troston Hill
Troston Hill |
John McLellan
William Campbell |
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[Situation] About 7/8 mile North of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Trostan (hence the name) its surface consists of rocky pasture. |
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COLLEGE HILL |
College Hill
College Hill
College Hill |
William Campbell
John McLellan
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N W [North West] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Trostan and Auchenstrone, its surface consists of heathy pasture. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 23 Bennie Lown; 26 Troston Hill; 23 College Hill |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page |
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TROSTON |
Troston
Troston
Troston
Troston
Trostan
Trostan |
William Campbell
John McLellan
Ainslies Map
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Modern
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient]
V |
010 |
[Situation] About 7/8 mile N.W. [North West] of Knocksting Loch
A farm house and out houses in middling repair. with a farm of about 845 acres of land attached Occupied by William Blackly. The property of J. Oswald Esqr. of Auchencreave. |
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KNOCKSTING |
Knocksting
Knocksting
Knocksting |
William Campbell John McLellan Ainslies Map |
010 |
[Situation] About 5/8 mile W.N.W. [West North West] of Knocksting Loch
A farm house and out houses in middling repair. with a farm of land attached. The property of ____ McTurk Esqr. of Laurieston, |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 25 Troston; 25 Knocksting
Knocksting
[Name] Cnoc Staing The hill of the pool, ditch, or standing water |
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BENNAN |
Bennan
Bennan
Binnan Hill |
John McLellan
William Campbell
Ainslies Map |
010 |
[Situation] About 1/4 mile N [North] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the arm of Knocksting. its surface consists chiefly of rough pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Knocksting" |
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CRAIG MULLOCH |
Craig Mulloch
Craig Mulloch |
William Campbell
John McLellan |
010 |
[Situation] About 5/8 mile North of Knocksting Loch
A small hill on the farm of Knocksting, its surface consists of rocky pasture. |
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TROSTON LOCH |
Troston Loch
Troston Loch
Troston Loch |
John McLellan William Campbell
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 mile North of Knocksting Loch
A small sheet of water on the farm of Trostan (hence the name) and situated near the County boundary |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 26 Bennan; 23 Craig Mulloch; 26 Troston Loch
Bennan
[Name] Beannan Dim. [Diminutive] of Beann
Craig Mulloch
[Name] Creag Mullaich, The rock
or crag of the summit or eminence |
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KNOCKSTING BURN |
Knocksting Burn
Knocksting Burn |
John McLelland William Blackley |
010 |
[Situation] Running in a W. [Westerly] direction passing W. of Knocksting farm house
A small stream or burn having its source in Knocksting Loch and running in a Westerly direction to its confluence with Troston Burn |
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LOCHLEE HILL |
Lochlee Hill
Lochlee Hill
Lochlee Hill |
John McLelland
William Blackley
Ainslies Map |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 mile N W [North west] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Fingland and Troston. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Fingland". |
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TROSTON BURN |
Troston Burn
Troston Burn |
John McLelland William Blackley |
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[Situation] Running in a S W [South West] direction passing College Hill & Bennan to Knocksting Burn
A considerable stream having its rise on the farms of Troston and Knocksting, and from its junction with Knocksting Burn, the unified water of both is then called Black Water to its influx with the Water of Ken. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 27 Lochlee Hill; 27 Troston Burn; 27 Knocksting Burn
Lochlee Hill
[Name] Loch liath, The grey loch |
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RIG OF KNOCKSTING |
Rig of Knocksting
Rig of Knocksting |
John McLelland
William Blackley |
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[Situation] About 1/4 mile West by S. [South] of Knocksting Loch
A small hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of Knocksting, its surface consists of heathy pasture. |
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KNOCKSTING LOCH |
Knocksting Loch
Knocksting Loch
Knocksting Loch |
John McLelland William Blackley
Ainslie's Map |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 mile North of Rigland Loch and in the NE. [North East] corner of the parish of Dalry.
A small sheet of water on the farm of Knocksting hence the name. It abounds with trout of excellent quality. |
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LAWGLASS |
Lagglass
Lagglass
Law Glass
Lawglass
Lawglass
Lawglass
Lawglass
Lawglass |
John McLelland William Blackley
Ainslie's Map
A Milligan
William Roan
Robert Bell
William Grierson James McCheyne |
010 |
[Situation] 1/8 mile S. [South] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farms of Knocksting and Pointfoot, its surface consists of rough pasturage On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Lochrainy Mt. [Mount]]. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 28 Rig of Knocksting; 28 Knocksting Loch; 28 Lagglass
Lagglass
[Name] Law is the Saxon hlawe
a hill, glass is the Gaelic
glas i.e. green or grey.
Gaaelic & Saxon words
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GREEN TOP OF MARGREE |
Greentop of Margree
Greentop of Margree
Green Top of Margree |
John McLelland
William Campbell
Plan 10 B |
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[Situation] About 7/8 mile S W [South West] of Knocksting Loch
A small Eminence on the farm of Margree. its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Greentop". |
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MARGREE BURN |
Margree Burn
Margree Burn |
John McLelland William Campbell |
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[Situation] Running in a S W [South Westerly] direction passing S E. [South East] side of Green Top of Margree
A small stream having its rise on the farm of Lochrennie and running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its confluence with Stroan Burn, |
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REGLAND LOCH |
Regland Loch
Regland Loch
Regland Loch
Regland Loch |
John McLelland William Campbell
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845
Ainslies Map. 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 miles S by W [South by West] Knocksting Loch & at the western side of Stroan Hill
A small sheet of water on the farm of Rigland [hence the name] |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 29 Greentop of Margree; 30 Margree Burn; 30 Regland Loch |
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SHIELD WILLIE HILL |
Shield Willie Hill
Shield Willie Hill |
John McLelland
William Campbell |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 3/4 mile S.S.W [South South West] of Knocksting Loch
A small hill part of the farm of Regland, its surface consists of heathy pasture, On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrcal] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Regland." |
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STROAN HILL |
Stroan Hill
Stroan Hill
Stroan Hill |
William Grierson
Robert Charteris
Mr. Templeton |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 miles South of Knocksting Loch
A hill part of the farm of Stroan the surface of which is rough pasture on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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WHITECAIRN BURN |
Stroan Burn
Stroan Burn
Whitecairn Burn |
John McLelland William Campbell
Plan 16 B
See Name List |
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[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction from the South end of Regland Loch
A small stream or burn having its source in Regland Loch, and running in a Southerly direction to its confluence with Garpel Burn |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 29 Shield Willie Hill; 29 Stroan Burn; 45 Stroan Hill
Stroan Hill
[Name] Stroan is Gaelic
perhaps from Sron i.e.
The point or end of a hill, a promontory &c.
Strone (Scotch) A hill that
terminates a range, The end of a ridge |
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CASTLEFERN WATER |
Castlefern Water
Castlefern Water
Castlefern Water |
John McLellan
William Grierson
Dr Scott
Craigmuir |
010 |
[Situation] Running in a S E [South East] direction forming part of the N.E. [North East] boundary of the parish of Dalry.
A considerable stream or burn having its rise on the farms of Knocksting and Troston, and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction (forming a boundary line betwixt the Counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbrightshire) to its junction with two other burns near Minnyhive thence it is called "Cairn Water". |
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MINNYHIVE TRUST |
Minnyhive Trust |
List of Trust Roads |
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[Situation] Leading through part of the S W. [South West] side of the parish of Dalry passing Holmhead Bridge.
This Trust extends from Knocklee to Castlefern near Minnyhive |
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POINTFOOT HILL |
Pointfoot Hill
Pointfoot Hill |
William Grierson Robert Charteris |
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[Situation] About 1/8 mile N. [North] East of Knocksting Loch
A hill on the farm of Pointfoot the surface of which is Rocky and Heathy pasture |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 31 Castelfern Water; 43 Pointfoot Hill] |
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BROWN RIG |
Brown Rig
Brown Rig |
William Grierson
Robert Charteris |
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[Situation] 3/8 mile South. E. [East] of Knocksting Loch
An eminence or hill of a ridge like shape & of a brownish colour on the farm of Lochrinnie Its surface is heathy pasture & moss |
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LAMB RIG |
Lamb Rig
Lamb Rig |
William Grierson Robert Charteris |
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[Situation] 1/2 mile South east of Knocksting Loch
A hill or eminence on the farm of Lochrinnie its surface is Rocky heathy pasture |
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WETHER HILL |
Wether Hill
Wether Hill |
William Grierson
Robert Charteris |
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[Situation] About 1/2 mile S E [South East] by South of Knocksting Loch A small hill on the farm of Lochrinnie on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. It is the most prominent part of a small irregular range |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 43 Brown Rig; 44 Lamb Rig; 44 Wether Hill |
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LOCHRINNIE GLEN |
Lochrennie Glen
Lochrennie Glen
See spelling page 18 |
John McLellan
William Grierson |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 mile E by S [East by South] of Knocksting Loch
A rugged precipitous Glen or ravine on the farm of Lochrennie (hence the name) and situated on the boundary line betwixt the Shires of Kirkcudbright & Dumfries. |
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POINTFOOT (Ruins of) |
Pointfoot (in ruins)
Pointfoot (in ruins) |
John McLellan
William Grierson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 mile East of Knocksting Loch
The ruins of a farm house with about 250 acres of land attached The property of __ Forbes Esqr. |
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POINTFOOT GLEN |
Pointfoot Glen
Pointfoot Glen |
John McLellan
William Grierson |
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[Situation] About 1 mile E. [East] of Knocksting Loch
A small Glen or ravine on the farms of Lochrennie and Pointfoot It is thickly studded with wood consisting of Oak. Ash. & Fir trees. |
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Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 33 Lochrennie Glen; 33 Pointfoot (in ruins); 33 Pointfoot Glen]
Lochrennie Glen
[Name] Loch raineaich. The lake
of the ferns. |
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BLACK WATER |
Black Water
Black Water
Black Water |
Robert Bell
William Rowan
Ainslies Map
See Name Book P. 10. B |
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[Situation] Running in a SW [South West] direction passing 3/8 mile west of Knocksting, farm house,
A considerable stream receiving this name from the junction of Knocksting and Troston Burns and running in a westerly direction to its influx with the Water of Ken. |
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EWE HILL |
Ewe Hill
Ewe Hill |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Lochrennie, its surface consists of rough and rocky pasture |
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HOLMHEAD BRIDGE |
Holmehead Bridge
Holmehead Bridge
Holmhead Bridge
Holmhead Bridge
Holmhead Bridge |
Robert Grierson
William Campbell
William Grierson
Robert Charteris
Mr Templeton |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 mile S E by S [South East by South] of Knocksting Loch
A small stone built (County) Bridge of one arch, crossing a stream, on the road leading from Dalry to Minnihive. |
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HOLMHEAD OF CLACHRAWER |
Holmehead of Clachrawer
Holmehead of Clachrawer Holmhead of Clachrawer Holmhead of Clachrawer Holmhead of Clachrawer |
Robert Grierson
William Campbell
William Grierson
Robert Charteris
Mr Templeton |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 mile S E by S [South East by South] of Knocksting Loch
A cot house in bad repair, on the farm of Clachrawer which is now annexed with the farm of Stroan. |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 37 Ewe Hill; 39 Holmhead Bridge; 39 Holmehead of Clachrawer]
Holmehead of Clachrawer
[Name] Clachrawer in its present
form would appear to be
the Gaelic clach reawhar
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CADGER KNOWE |
Cagger Knowe
Cagger Knowe
Cadger Knowe
Cadget Knowe |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson
Robert Charteris occupier
William Grierson |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 mile S E by S [South East by South] of Knocksting Loch and 7 N.E. by E. of Holmhead Bridge
A small cot house thatched and in bad repair. on the farm of Lochrennie. |
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CRAIGY LINN |
Craigy Linn
Craigy Linn |
William Grierson
Robert Charteris |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 mile S.E [South East] of Knocksting Loch
A waterfall about 24 feet high in Craigy Linn Burn |
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HOLMHEAD OF LOCHRINNIE |
Holmehead of Lochrennie
Holmehead of Lochrennie
Holmhead of Lochrinnie
Holmhead of Lochrinnie
Holmhead of Lochrinnie |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson
David Patterson
William Templeton
William Grierson |
010 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Knocksting Loch
A shepherds house thatched and in bad repair &. on the farm of Lochrennie. |
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LOCHRINNIE BRIDGE |
Lochrennie Bridge
Lochrennie Bridge |
Robert Grierson
William Campbell |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 mile S.E [South East] of Knocksting Loch
A small stone built (County) Bridge of one arch crossing "Black Burn" on the road leading from Dalry to Minnihive. |
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Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 40 Holmehead of Lochrennie; 40 Cagger Knowe; 39 Lochrennie Bridge
Lochrennie Bridge
[Name] See Spelling of Lochrinnie above in
Holmhead of Lochrinnie |
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MIDDEN CRAIG |
Midden Craig
Midden craig |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson |
010 |
[Situation] 1 3/8 miles S E [South east] of Knocksting Loch
A bold and rough craig or rock on the farm of Lochrennie and situated on the West side of "Craigy Linn" |
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GLEN OF CRAIGY LINN |
Glen of Craiggy Linn
Glen of Craiggy Linn
Glen of Craigy Linn
Glen of Craigy Linn
Glen of Craigy Linn |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson
William Grierson
Robert Charteris
Mr Templeton |
010 |
[Situation] 1 3/8 miles S E [South east] of Knocksting Loch
A small rugged Glen or ravine on the farm of Lochrennie, thro' [through] it runs Craiggy "Linn Burn". |
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CRAIGY LINN BURN |
Craiggy Linn Burn
Craiggy Linn Burn |
Robert Grierson William Grierson |
010 |
[Situation] Running in a S E direction through the Glen of Craigy Linn &. into Blackmark Burn
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Lochrennie and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction (passing through Craiggy Linn (hence the name) to its influx with Blackmark Burn |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 37 Midden Craig; 38 Glen of Craiggy Linn; 38 Craiggy Linn Burn]
Glen of Craiggy Linn
[Name] Craigy, Rocky
Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary |
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LOCHRINNIE |
Lochrennie
Lochrennie
Lochrinnie
Lochrinie
Laughrinny
Lochrinne
Lochrinnie
Lochrinne
Lochrinnie |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson
Ainslies Map
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Anct. [Ancient]
Valn. [Valuation] Roll. Modern
Mr Templeton
A. Milligan
James McCheyne
Receipts for rent by the propr. [proprietor] |
010 |
[Situation] About 3/8 mile S E. by E. [South East by East] of Knocksting Loch
A farm house two stories in height with outhouses in bad repair. and a farm of about 2000 acres of land attached, The property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
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LOCHRINNIE HILL |
Lochrennie Hill
Lochrennie Hill |
Robert Grierson
William Grierson |
010 |
[Situation] About 1 3/8 mile S E. by E. [South East by East] of Knocksting Loch
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Lochrennie its surface consists of Rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Lochrainy". |
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LOCHRINNIE PLANTATION |
Lochrennie Plantation
Lochrennie Plantation
Lochrennie Plantation |
William Grierson
Robert Grierson
William Roan |
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[Situation] About 1 3/8 mile S. E [South East] of Knocksting Loch
A small plantation on the farm of Lochrinnie, consisting of Ash Oak Beech & firs. The property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 40 Lochrennie; 37 Lochrennie Hill; 45 Lochrinnie Plantation |
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Parish of Balmaclellan
Plan 10 C.
Index.
Names of Objects--Page
Blackmark--21
Blackmark Burn--21 |
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BLACKMARK BURN |
Blackmark Burn
Blackmark Burn |
William Ferguson
Robert Grierson |
010 |
[Situation[ Running in a N E [North East] direction passing SE. [South East] side of Holmhead of Clochrower farmhouse and passing under Lochrinnie Bridge
A considerable stream or burn having its source in Lochs Skae & Whie. on the farms of Logan and Whie and running in a North Easterly direction forming part of the boundary line betwixt the parishes of Dalry and Balmaclellan to its influx with "Castlefern Water" |
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Blackmark
Blackmark
Blackmark
Blackmark
Blackmark |
William Ferguson Robert Grierson
Ainslies Map. 1820
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 miles S E by S. [South East by South] of Knocksting Loch
A small old farm house thatched & in bad repair tenanted at present by a shepherd. |
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Parish of Balmaclellan
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Bennie Lown |
Bennie Lown
Bennie Lown |
N. Campble N.S Lochenvar
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting |
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A midling sized rocky hill situate on the farms of Trostan and Auchenstrone it is west of College Hill |
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College Hill
College Hill |
N. Campble N.S Lochenvar John Maclellan N.S Knocksting |
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A midling sized hill situate on the farms of Auchenstrone and Trostan. |
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Craigmulloch |
Craigmulloch
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N. Campble N.S Lochenvar John Maclellan N.S Knocksting |
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A small hill situated on the farm of Knocksting its Surface consists of Rocky Pasture |
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 15th 1849
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Troston, Dalry |
Troston
Troston |
W. Campble N.S Lochenvar Lodge
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting |
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A farm house with offices thatched in midling repair attached is a farm of Land about 85 Acres chiefly pasture. occupied by W. Blackly. the property of Mr. Oswald Esqr. Auchincruive. Co. [County] of Ayr |
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Knocksting, Dalry |
Knocksting
Knocksting |
W. Campble N.S Lochenvar Lodge John Maclellan N.S Knocksting |
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A cot house thatched in midling repair situated on the farm of Knocksting the property of Mr. McTurk of Culoch. via Lawraston. Castle douglas. |
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Plan 10 C Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
This is a farm House but is at present occupied by a Shepherd.
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 15th. 1849 |
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Bennan, Dalry |
Bennan
Bennan |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting
W. Campble N.S Lochenvar |
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A tolerable sized hill Situated on the farm of Knocksting its surface consists of Rough Pasture on its Summit is a [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Knocksting |
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Troston Loch, Dalry |
Troston Loch
Troston Loch |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting W. Campble N.S Lochenvar |
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A small sheet of water situate on Troston hill on the farm Troston there is no stream falls into it but one issues from it which is served with Springs within itself it originally abounded with Trout but now completely void of them |
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Troston Hill, Dalry |
Troston Hill
Troston Hill |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting W. Campble N.S Lochenvar |
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A tolerable sized hill Situate partly on the farm of Trostan its Surface consist of rocky Pasture |
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Plan.10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 15th. 1849 |
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Lochlee Hill, Dalry |
Lochlee Hill |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry.
William Blackley Trostan (via) Dalry. |
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A tolerably sized heathy hill on the farms of Fingland & Troston how it got its name is not Known as no loch is now, (or has been Known to have been) in its locality upon its summit stands a [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Fingland". |
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Troston Burn, Dalry |
Troston Burn |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry. William Blackley Trostan (via) Dalry. |
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A streamlet rising on the farms of Troston & Knocksting & running through both (forming their march) in a S. [South] westerly direction, from its Junction with Knocksting Burn & hence to its junction with Water of Ken it is called "Black Water" |
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Knocksting Burn, Dalry |
Knocksting Burn |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry. William Blackley Trostan (via) Dalry. |
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A streamlet running out of Knocksting Loch & running past the farm house of Knocksting, empties itself into Trostan Burn. |
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Plan 10 C. 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
John Mechan 2nd Corpl. [Corporal]
RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
14th. Decr. [December] 1849. |
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Rig of Knocksting, Dalry |
Rig of Knocksting |
John McClelland n. s Knocksting Dalry.
William Blackley n. s Trostan (via) Dalry. |
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A small heathy hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of Knocksting. hence the name. |
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Knocksting Loch, Dalry |
Knocksting Loch |
John McClelland n. s Knocksting Dalry.
William Blackley n. s Trostan (via) Dalry.
Ainslies Map 1819. |
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A small lake on the farm of Knocksting (hence the name) supplied by 2 streamlets & springs within itself. it abounds with a very excellent description of trout. |
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Lagglas Law Glass, Dalry |
Lagglas Law Glass |
John McClelland n. s Knocksting Dalry.
Ainslies map reved. [revised] 1819
William Blackley n. s Trostan (via) Dalry. |
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A tolerably sized hill the surface of which consists of rough grassy pasturage it stands upon the farms of Knocksting & Pointfoot the latter being now joined to the former. |
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Plan 10 C 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
John Mechan 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 14th. Decr. [December] 1849 |
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Shield Willie Hill, Dalry |
Shield Willie Hill |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry
William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. |
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A small heathy hill on the farm of Rigland, upon whose Summit stands a [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig [trigonometrical] party "Rigland" |
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Stroan Burn, Dalry |
Stroan Burn |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. |
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A streamlet running out the Rigland Loch & after meandering through the farm of Stroan, receiving Several small tributaries empties itself into "Garpel Burn" |
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Greentop of Margree, Dalry |
Greentop of Margree |
John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. |
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A small eminence upon the farm of Margree consisting of rocky & heathy pasturage it appears greenish when viewed from any short distance, & upon its Summit stands a [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig [trigonometrical] party "Greentop". |
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Plan 10 C. 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
John Mechan
2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
16th Decr. [December] 1849. |
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Margree Burn, Dalry |
Margree Burn |
John McClelland n. s Knocksting (via) Dalry
William Campbell n s Lochinvar Dalry. |
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A streamlet rising in a moss upon the farm of Lochrunnie & meandering in a S. [South] westerly direction joins "Stroan Burn" near its influx with "Garpel Burn". |
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Rigland Loch, Dalry |
Rigland Loch |
John McClelland n. s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n s Lochinvar Dalry |
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A small lake on the farm of Rigland (hence the name) it is supplied by one streamlet & some internal springs. it abounds with trout of a middling good quality. |
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Plan 10 C. 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
John Mechan
2nd. Corpl. [Corporal]
18th Decr. [December] 1849 |
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Castlefern Water, Dalry |
Castlefern Water |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting
W. Grierson N. Lochrennie. |
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A considerable sized stream rising by the confluence of a few small streams on the farms of Knockstig and Troston, it forms the boundary between the counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright, its course is very oblique taking a direction to the S. E. [South East] until its influx with with Black mark Burn, then they obtain the name of Cairn Water, it is picturesque passing through precipitous Glens covered with wood which renders the Scenes romantic |
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 22nd. 1849 |
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Lochrennie Glen, Dalry |
Lochrennie Glen |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting
W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie |
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A rugged precipitous Glen partly in the counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright it is inaccessible in main places whereas in other parts it is easy to access the Castlefern water passes through it |
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Pointfoot Glen, Dalry |
Pointfoot Glen |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie
A rugged precipitous Glen partly in the counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright it is inaccessible in main places whereas in other parts it is easy to access the Castlefern water passes |
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A rather inferior Glen to the above mentioned one both as to its aspect and size it is situate on the farms of Lochrennie and Pointfoot |
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Pointfoot (in Ruins), Dalry |
Pointfoot (in Ruins) |
John Maclellan N.S Knocksting W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie
A rugged precipitous Glen partly in the counties of Dumfries and Kirkcudbright it is inaccessible in main places whereas in other parts it is easy to access the Castlefern water passes |
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The ruins of a farm house attached to it is a farm of Land about 250 acres the property of Mr. Forbes Esqr. |
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P [Plan] 10 C. John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 22nd. 1849 |
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Plan 10 B 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
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Ewe Hill, Dalry |
Ewe Hill
Ewe Hill |
Robert Grierson NS Lochrennie
William Grierson NS Lochrennie |
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A tolerable sized hill situate on the farm of Lochrennie, it is situate S.E. [South East] of Wether Hill. |
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Lochrennie Hill, Dalry |
Lochrennie Hill
Lochrennie Hill |
Robert Grierson NS Lochrennie William Grierson NS Lochrennie |
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A tolerable sized hill situat on the farm of Lochrennie. it is East of Ewe Hill. |
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Midden Craig, Dalry |
Midden Craig
Midden Craig |
Robert Grierson NS Lochrennie William Grierson NS Lochrennie |
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A bold rocky Craig Situate on the farm of Lochrennie |
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 20th. 1849 |
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Craigy Linn Burn, Dalry |
Craigy Linn Burn
Craigy Linn Burn |
R Grierson N.S Lochrennie
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A small stream rising between Ewe Hill and Whether hill on the farm of Lochrennie and taking a southerly direction; passing through in its course a small ravine (known better in the locality as Craig of Linn) a short distance from its influx with Black Mark Burn, hence the name. |
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Craigy Linn, Dalry |
Craigy Linn
Craigy Linn |
R Grierson N.S Lochrennie W Grierson N.S Lochrennie |
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A small rugged Glen situated on the farm of Lochrennie. this gives name to Craigy Linn Burn. |
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Plan.10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 20th. 1849 |
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Holmehead of Clachrawer, Dalry |
Clachrawer
Clachrawer |
Robert Grierson N.S Lochenrie
W. Campble N.S Lochenvar Lodge |
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A cot house thatched in bad repair situated on the farm of Roan once on the farm of Clachrawer but now annexed to Stroan |
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Holmehead Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch), Dalry |
Holmehead Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch)
Holmehead Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch) |
Robert Grierson N.S Lochenrie W. Campble N.S Lochenvar Lodge |
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A Stone built County Bridge on the road leading from Dalry to Minnihive. it crosses a tolerable sized stream of which no name can be given |
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Lochrennie Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch), Dalry |
Lochrennie Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch)
Lochrennie Bridge (Stone Co. [County] 1 Arch) |
Robert Grierson N.S Lochenrie W. Campble N.S Lochenvar Lodge |
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A stone built County Bridge on the road leading from Dalry to Minnihive. crossing the Black Mark Burn, it is situated South of Lochrennie farm house, hence the name. |
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
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Lochrennie, Dalry |
Lochrennie
Lochrennie |
R. Grierson N.S Lochrennie
W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie |
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A farm house with offices attached all in bad repair with about 1000 Acres of Land occupied by Robert Grierson a laboring man to the property of Mr. Forbes Esqr. of Calendar This house is 2 storie high, & was once the residence of the proprietor of the farm |
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Homehead of Lochrennie, Dalry |
Homehead of Lochrennie
Homehead of Lochrennie |
R. Grierson N.S Lochrennie W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie |
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A herds house, thatched, in bad reair situated on the farm of Lochrennie hence the name. |
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Cagger Knowe, Dalry |
Cagger Knowe
Cagger Knowe |
R. Grierson N.S Lochrennie W. Grierson N.S Lochrennie |
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A small thatched house in bad repair occupied by a laboring man. situate on the farm of Lochrennie |
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Plan.10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
John E. Daveran
Decr. [December] 20th. 1849 |
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Blackmark Burn, Balmaclellan |
Blackmark Burn
Blackmark Burn |
W. Ferguson n.s Blackmark
Robert Grierson n.s Lochrennie |
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A tolerable sized stream issuing from Loch Skae and Whie on the farms of Loggan & Whie, it forms the boundary between the Parish of Dalry and Balmaclellan until such time as it is joined by Castlefern Burn, there it attains the name of Cairn Water. |
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Blackmark, Balmaclellan |
Blackmark
Blackmark |
W. Ferguson n.s Blackmark Robert Grierson n.s Lochrennie |
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An old farm house thatched in bad repair situate on the farm of Blackmark occupied by a shepherd |
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Plan 10.C. Pte. [Private] John E. Daveran RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Examiner
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Pointfoot Hill, Dalry |
Pointfoot Hill |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie
Robert Charter's n & s Cadgers Knowe Minnihive |
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A middling size hill of the farm of Pointfoot (hence the name) the Surface of which is rocky pasture, rough and heathy pasture. |
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Brown Rig, Dalry |
Brown Rig |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie Robert Charter's n & s Cadgers Knowe Minnihive |
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A middling size, long eminence or ridge of a brownish Colour (hence the name) it is on the farm of Lochrinnie and its Surface is heathy Pasture and moss. |
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List of Names Collected by John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] Apl. [April] 24th. 1850 |
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Lamb Rig, Dalry |
Lamb Rig |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie
Robert Charters n & s Cadger Knowe Minnihive |
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A middling size eminence or ridge on the farm of Lochrinnie where Lambs are accustomed to feed, hence the name its Surface is rocky heathy and rough Pasture |
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Wether Hill, Dalry |
Wether Hill |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie Robert Charters n & s CadgersKnowe Minnihive |
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A small rough pasture hill on the farm of Lochrinnie on which a Kind of sheep Called Wethers are pasture hence the name on its Summit is Trigl. [Trigonometrical] [Station] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Lochrainy Mtn. [Mountain]" |
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John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] April 24th. 1850 |
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Stroan Hill, Dalry |
Stroan Hill |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie Robert Charters n & s Cadger Knowe Minnihive
Mr. Templeton n & s Margree Dalry |
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A middling Size hill on the farm of Stroan (hence the name) the Surface of which is Rough Pasture, on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] ◬ [Station] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Strowen" |
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Lochrinnie Plantation, Dalry |
Lochrinnie Plantation |
William Grierson n & s Lochrinnie Robert Charters n & s Cadger Knowe Minnihive
William Roan n.s Carroch Toll Minnihive |
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A Small plantation of the farm of Lochrinni (hence the name) Consisting of Ash, oak, Beech, and Firs, Proprietor William Forbes Esqr. Callender |
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List of Names Collected by John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- Plan 10C Trace 3 or 5
Object - Stroan Hill - A hill
- Lochinnil Plantation - A plantation
[Signed] W. Driscoll Gosset
Lt. R.Engrs [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
Septr. [September] 30 1850
[Signed] John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] April 24th. 1850 |
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Plan 10C
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