OS1/20/4/47

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  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 4
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NICK OF THE SWERE Nick of the Swere William Sloane n & s Carsphairn
Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch Carsphairn		 002 A Small hollow between "Waterhead Hill' and 'Swere Brae' (hence the name) the Surface of which is Rocky pasture
GARRYWHINS Garrywhins William Sloane n & s Carsphairn
Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch Carsphairn		 002 A small piece of very rocky (or Stoney) land Situated on the North East of Waterhead Hill, how it got its name is not Known in the locality.

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List of Names collected by John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 2D Trace 3
Parish Carsphairn

Object
Nick of the Swere - A hollow
Garrywhins - A Rocky piece of Land

[Signed] John Bray C/A Decr. [December] 18th. 1849

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Carsphairn Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 2 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 2