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DRUMMANISTER HILL |
Drummanister Hill
Drummanister Hill |
Robert Logan
William McMichael |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N.by W. [North by West] of Troquhain.
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Drummanister, its surface is heathy pasture, a short distance to the N.[North] West is a small arable Knoll having no name and on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Drummanister" |
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DRUMMANISTER STRAND |
Drummanister Burn
Drummanister Burn
Drummanister Strand
See Name List Plan 16B |
James Colthart
William McMichael
William Ferguson |
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[Situation] Rising next NW [North West] Side of Dod of Troquhain source & running N.W. [North West] passing between Drummanister Hill & Loch Brack.
A Small Stream or burn having its source near the base of Troquhain Hill, and running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its conflux with the "Garpel Burn." |
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LOCK BRACK |
Lochbrack
Lochbrack
Loch Brack
Loch Brack
Loch Brack |
James McMichael
Stat. Accont [Statistical [Account]
(1845) P.101
Ainslies Map 1820
Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. 7 P.225 |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles N.[North] of Troquhain.
A small Lake on the farms of Troquhain Drummanister and Currydon, it abounds with large trout both superior in quality and size to any that are caught in the Surrounding Lakes. |
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[Notes] Drummannister appears to be
a corrupn [corruption] of druim manaisteir The monks Hill
[] in the irish signifies monastery
Mainistir -s.m. - Monastery
Monastery - Trigl [Trigonometrical] Mhanoch Etc.
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DODD OF TROQUHAIN |
Dodd
Dodd
Dodd of Troquhain
Dodd of Troquhain
Dodd of Troquhain |
James Coltart
William McMichael
Joseph Black
Robert Coltart
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N. [North] by E. [East] of Troquhain.
A Considerable Eminence on Western end of Troquhain [Hill] its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Traquhain". |
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TROQUHAIN HILL |
Troquhain Hill
Troquhain Hill
Troquhain Hill |
James Coultart
William McMichael
Ainslies Map 1820 |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Troquhain.
A Considerable hill on the farm of Troquhain its surface is [rocky] heathy pasture. On it are several eminences known by distinctive names such as Dodd Mid Standard Dalwhat Hill etc all of which seem their respective descriptions. This hill is a prominent part of an irregular range. |
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EEL SPRING STRAND |
Eel Spring Strand |
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[Situation] Running from the N.W. [North West] Side of Loch Brack.
For Descriotion see Names List for Plan 16B. |
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Form 136
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MID STANDARD |
Mid Standard
Mid Standard |
Robert Logan
William McMichael |
016 |
[Situation] About 1 5/8 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Troquhain.
A rudely Constructed Cairn or shepherds pile on"Torquhain Hill", about 4 feet high and is situated about 10 chains West of "Dalwhat Hill". |
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DALWHAT HILL |
Dalwhat Hill
Dalwhat Hill |
James Colthart
William McMichael |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles N.E. [North East] by N. [North] of Troquhain.
A Considerable Eminence on the Eastern side of "Troquhain Hill", its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
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GLEN OF DALWHAT |
Glen of Dalwhat
Glen of Dalwhat |
James Colthart
William McMichael |
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[Situation] About 1 3/4 Miles N.E. [North East] of Troquhain.
A Small Glen or ravine the S. [South] Eastern base of Dalwhat Hill, through it runs a Small Stream called "Light Water". |
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Form 136
Page 30 - Mid Standard
32 - Dalwhat Hill - [Note] Dail fada . The long field or plain.
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GOATHOUSE BURN |
Goathouse Burn
Goathouse Burn |
Robert Logan
William McMichael |
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[Situation] Rising at the base of KnocKnoan & running Westerly, Passing near the N.E. [North Eastern] side of Loch Brack.
A small stream or burn has its rise on Black craig Hill running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its confluence with the "Gapel" Burn. Its name originated from a small house or enclosure,had at one time been on the Margins of the Stream, for the purpose of folding the goats while a Milking. |
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HALFMARK HILL |
Halfmark Hill
Halfmark Hill |
John Gilespie
John McConnel |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Blackcraig
A small hill on the farm of Halfmark (hence the name) its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On it is a shepherds pile called "Halfmark Cairn". |
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HALFMARK CAIRN |
Halfmark Cairn
Halfmark Cairn |
John Gillespie John McConnel |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N. by W. [North by West] of Blackmark.
A rudely Constructed Cairn of stones, or shepherds pile about 5 feet in height and on the farm of Halfmark hence the name. |
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KNOCKNAN |
Knocknaan
Knocknaan
Knocknan
Knocknan
Knocknan |
John Gillespie
John McConnel
J. McCaul
Robert Coltart
J. Dunkeld |
016 |
[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N.W. [North West] of Black Craig.
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Blackcraig, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Currydoe Hill". This hill is part of Blackcraig Hill. |
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[Note] Mark, a designation of
Scottish coin often applied
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BLACKCRAIG HILL |
Black Craig
Black Craig
Cairnmolly Hill
Blackcraig Hill
Blackcraig Hill
Blackcraig Hill
Blackcraig Hill |
John McConnel
James McConnel
Ainslies Map
William Ferguson
William McMichael
Robert Logan
Robert Grierson |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N. by W.[North by West] of Blackcraig. A Considerable hill on the [?] of Blackcraig its surface [is] rocky heathy pasture. On it are several objects having [different] names such as Craigengower Cairnmolly &c. It is a principal part of a range which has no name. |
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CRAIGENGOWER |
Craigengower
Craigengower |
William McMichael
Robert Logan |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 Mile N.W. [North West] of Blackcraig.
A considerable Eminence [on] the Western end of Blackcraig its surface is rocky heathy pasture. |
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CAIRN MOLLY |
Cairnmolly
Cairnmolly
Cairn Molly
Cairn Molly
Cairn Molly
Cairn Molly |
William McMichael
Robert Logan
John McCaul
Joseph
Black
Robert Coltart
James Ferguson |
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[Situation] About 1 1/4 Miles N.W. [North West] of Blackcraig.
A rudely constructed Cairn of Stones, or Shepherds pile on Craigengower. The name took it origin from a Woman named Mary Commonly Called Molly by Country people. |
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EWE HILL |
Ewe Hill
Ewe Hill |
John Gillespie
John McConnel |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N.W. by W [North West by West] of Blackcraig.
A small hill on the Blackcraig, its surface heathy pasture. |
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EWE HILL CAIRN |
Ewe Hill Cairn
Ewe Hill Cairn |
John Gillespie
John McConnel |
016 |
[Situation] 5/8 Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Blackcraig.
A rudely constructed shepherds pile about 8 feet in height, situated on Ewe Hill, hence the name. |
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BLACK BURN |
Black Burn
Black Burn |
John Gillespie
John McConnel |
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[Situation] Running Southerly, passing E. [East] Side of Blackcraig.
A small stream or burn taking its rise on the Eastern side of Knocknaan and running in a Southerly direction through the farm of Blackcraig and entering Garcrogo, where it takes the name of Clay Hills Burn and retains it to its junction with "Light Water" thence it is called Barlay Burn |
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CLAY HILLS BURN |
Clay Hills Burn
Clay Hills Burn |
David Blair
Adam Callender
See Name List 24B |
016 |
[Situation] Passing at the E. [East] Side of Clay Hills. |
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MID HILL |
Mid Hill
Mid Hill |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
016 |
[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. [North] of Blackcraig.
A Small hill on the farm of Blackcraig, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
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REE HILL |
Red Hill
Ree Hill |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
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[Situation] 3/8 Mile N.[North] of Blackcraig.
A small hill on the farm of Blackcraig, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. Party "Blackcraig". |
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TYDEAVERRYS (Ruins of) |
Tidyverries (in ruins)
Tidyverries (in ruins)
Tydeaverrys
Tydivorish
Tydeaverrys |
John Gillespie
John McConnel
Valn [Valuation] Roll Modern
Valn [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient]
Mr Black Balmaclellan
Mr Black asserts that his brotherinlaw who is proprietor of this place spells the name thus Tydeaverrys |
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[Situation] 7/8 Mile N.E.by N.[North East by North] of Blackcraig.
The ruins of a house and offices which formerly had a farm of land attached but is now united with the farm of Halfmark. |
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HALFMARK |
Halfmark
Halfmark
Halfmark
Half Mark of Benayvil |
John Gillespie
John McConnel
Ainslies Map 1820
val. [valuation] Roll 1819 |
016 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile N. by E. [North by East] of Blackcraig.
A farm house one story high and out houses all in middling repair, with a farm of land attached. Occupied by John Gillespie. |
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BENNEEVE |
Beneve
Beneve
Ben Neeve
Benneeve
Benneeve
Benneeve |
William McMichael
Robert Logan
Ainslies Map
James Black
John McCaul
James Barbour |
016 |
[Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N. by E. [North by East] of Blackcraig.
A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Hallmark, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical]
Station caed by Trigl. Party "Currydoe N. [North] " |
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Polston Burn |
Polston Burn |
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[Situation] 1/4 Mile E. [East] of Half-Mark (farm house).
Described in Name List Plan 17A. |
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Barscobe Craig |
Barscobe Craig |
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[Situation] On the Summit of Barscobe Hill.
Described in Name List Plan 16 C. |
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BARSCOBE HILL |
Barscobe Hill
Barscobe Hill
Barscobe Hill
Barr Squab The Summit or eminence of besoms &c. |
James McGhie
James Mitchell
Ainslies Map 1820
See Also Name List Plan 16C |
016 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile N.W. [North West] of Troquhain.
A small hill on the farm of Barscobe, its surface is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. Party "Barscobe Craig" |
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BLAWRINNIE HILL |
Blarennie Hill
Blarennie Hill
Blawrinnie Hill
Blawrinnie Hill
Blar raineach The field abounding in ferns. |
James Mitchell
James McGhie
James Barbour Esq.
Robert Coltart |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Troquhain.
An Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land. |
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CHALMERS HILL |
Chalmers Hill
Chalmers Hill |
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
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[Situation] 3/8 Mile N.W. by N. [North West by North] of Troquhain.
A small Eminence on the farm of Troquhain its soil is arable land. Probably it took its name from a person named Chalmers. |
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HIGH HILL |
High Hill
High Hill |
James McGhie
James Mitchell |
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[Situation]About 1/2 Mile N.W. [North West] of Troquhain.
A Small Eminence on the farm of Ironlosh, its soil is arable land. |
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TROQUHAIN BURN |
Troquhain Burn
Troquhain Burn |
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
016 |
[Situation] Runnning S.[South] passing near the E. [East] side of Troquhain farm houses.
A Small Stream or burn [having] its rise on the farm of Troquhain (hence the name) and running in southerly direction to its Confluence with Barlay Burn. |
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YETT HILL |
Yett Hill
Yett Hill |
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
016 |
[Situation] About 10 Chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Troquhain.
A Small Eminence on the farm of Troquhain its soil is arable land. |
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SCROGGY HALL |
Scroggie Hall
Scroggie Hall
Scroggie Hall
Scroggyhall
Scroggy Hall
Scroggy Hall
Scroggy Hall |
James McGhie
James Mitchell
John McLelland
Ainslies Map 1820
James Black
John McCaul
Robert Coltart
James Ferguson |
016 |
[Situation] 3/8 Mile W. by N. [West by North] of Troquhain.
A small house and outhouses in bad repair, with a small farm of land attached Occupied by James Mitchell, and on the Estate of Troquhain. The name of this house Originates from a field adjacent to it, which consists of Stunted bushes, Scroggy signifying Stunted bushes See Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary. |
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IRONLOSH |
Ironlosh
Ironlosh
Ironlosh
Arnlosh
Urlosh |
James McGhie
James McMitchell
Ainslies Map 1820
Val: [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient]
Val. [Valuation] Roll Modern |
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[Situation] 5/8 Mile W. [West] of Troquhain.
A farm house and outhouses in good repair, with a small farm of land attached, Occupied by Mr Gray, the property of Mr Burnie, County Down, Ireland. |
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BARMORROW HILL |
Barmorrow Hill
Barmorrow Hill
Barmorrow Hill |
James McGhie
James Mitchell
John McLellan |
016 |
[Situation] About 5/8 Mile W. [West] of Troquhain.
A small hill on the farm of Barmorrow its surface is arable land, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. Party "Burnmorry". |
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BARMORROW |
Barmorrow
Barmorrow
Barmorrow
Barmorrow
Barmurrie
Barmorow |
James McGhie
James Mitchell
John McLellan
Ainslies Map 1820
Valn [Valuation] Roll Modern
Valn [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile W. [West] of Torquhain.
A small house and outhouse in bad repair, with a [small] farm of land attached. Occupied by Mr McLellan. The property of J. Murray, Captn [Captain] Royal Artillery. |
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OLD HAWS |
Old Hawes
Old Hawes
Old Hawes
Old Haws |
James McGhie
James Mitchell
John McLellan
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[Situation] About 15 chains W. [West] of Troquhain.
A small Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land. |
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CRAIGLEY PLANTATION |
Craigley Plantation
Craigley Plantation
Craigley Plantation |
James McGHie
James Mitchell
John McLellan |
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[Situation] 9 Chains W. [West] of Troquhain.
A Small plantation on the farm of Troquhain, its wood consists of Fir, and is situated on the South Side of the road leading from Dumfries to New Galloway.
The rocky field in which the plantation is planted was formerly Called Craigley. |
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TROQUHAIN |
Troquhain
Troquhain
Troquhain
Troquhain
Troquhain |
William Broadfoot
James Mitchell
James McGhie
Ainslies Map 1820
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[Situation] About 1/2 E. [East] of Barmorrow.
A neat and commodious house with out houses all in good repair with a large farm of land attached. Occupied by Mr Bell The property of J. Murray Esqr. Captn.[Captain] Royal Artillery. |
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TROQUHAIN BRIDGE |
Troquhain Bridge
Troquhain Bridge
Troquhain Bridge |
William Broadfoot
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
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[Situation] 10 Chains N. [North] of Troquhain.
A Small Stone built bridge of One arch crossing Troquhain Burn, on the line of road [leading] from New Galloway to Dumfries. It is a County Bridge. |
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ROUGH PLANTATION |
Rough Plantation
Rough Plantation |
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
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[Situation] About 12 Chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Troquhain.
A plantation on the farm [of] Troquhain, its wood consists of Firs, and is situated on [the] South side of the road leading from New Galloway to Dumfries. |
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KNOCKCROSH |
Knockcrosh
Knockcrosh |
James Mitchell
James McGhie |
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[Situation] 3/8 Mile E. [East] of Troquhain. An Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land. |
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GLEN KNOWE |
Glen Knowe
Glen Knowe |
William Broadfoot
James Mitchell |
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[Situation] 5/8 Miles N. [North] of Troquhain. A considerable Eminence or Knoll on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land, and is situated at the south end of "Blarennie Glen" Hence the name Glen Knowe. |
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BLAWRINNIE GLEN |
Blarennie Glen
Blarennie Glen
Blawrinnie Glen
Blawrainy
Blawrinnie
Blairinny
Blawrinnie Glen
Blawrinnie Glen |
William Broadfoot
James Mitchell
Joseph Black
Ainslies Map
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Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient]
James Barbour Esq.
Robert Coltart. |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Troquhain.
A small Glen or ravine on the farm of Troquhain, its sides are thinly wooded, and through it runs Troquhain Burn. |
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DRUMKEESIE |
Drumkeesie
Drumkeesie |
William Broadfoot
James Mitchell |
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[Situation] 1 Mile N.E. by N. [North East by North] of Troquhain.
A small Eminence [on] the farm of Troquhain [the] surface consists of heathy pasture. |
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DALWHAT (Ruins of) |
Dalwhat (in ruins)
Dalwhat (in ruins) |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
016 |
[Situation] 7/8 Mile W.N.W. [West North West] of Blackcraig.
The ruins of a Shepherds house on the farm of Blackcraig, and situated on the Western Margin of Light Water. |
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LIGHT WATER |
Light Water
Light Water |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
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[Situation] Rising near Dalwhat Hill & running S. [South] thro' Light Water Bridge.
A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Troquhain and running in a S. [South] Easterly direction to its junction with Clay Hill Burn thence it is called "Barlay Burn" |
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LIGHT WATER BRIDGE |
Light Water Bridge
Light Water Bridge |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
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[Situation] 5/8 Mile S.W. by W. [South West by West] of Blackcraig.
A stone built bridge of one arch Crossing Light Water, on the line of road that leads from Balmaclellan to Dunscore, it is a County Bridge |
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CLAY HILLS |
Clay Hills
Clay Hills |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
016 |
[Situation] 20 Chains S.S.W [South South West] of Blackcraig.
Two small Eminences on [the] farm of Garcrogo their [soil] consists of arable land. |
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WHITE HILL |
White Hill
White Hill |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
016 |
[Situation] 10 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Blackcraig.
A small hill on the [farm] of Blackcraig its soil [consists] of arable land. |
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KILN KNOWE |
Kiln Knowe
Kiln Knowe |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
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[Situation] 5 Chains S.W. [South West] of Blackcraig.
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KNOCKNAN |
Knocknan
Knoxknan
Knocknan
Knocknan
Knocknan |
John McConnel
James McConnel
John MCaul
Robert Coltart
James Dunkeld |
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[Situation] 10 chains W. [West] of Blackcraig.
A small Knoll or Eminence on the farm of Blackcraig, its soil is arable land. The part of Blackcraig on which this Knoll is situated was formerly a distinct farm Known as Knocknan |
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BLACKCRAIG BRIDGE |
Blackcraig Bridge
Blackcraig Bridge |
John McConnel
James McConnel |
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[Situation] 10 chains W. [West] Blackcraig.
A Stone built bridge of one arch Crossing Black Burn, on the road leading from Balmaclellan to Dunscore. It is a County Bridge |
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TYDEAVERRYS HILL |
Tidyverries Hill
Tidyverries Hill
See Spelling Page 10 |
John McConnel
John Gillespie |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N.E. by E [North East by East] of Blackcraig.
A small hill on the farm of Tidyverries hence the name, its Surface is heathy pasture. |
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SHEIL HILL |
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill |
John McConne
John Gillespie |
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[Situation] 30 Chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Blackcraig.
A Small hill on the farm of Blackcraig, its soil consists of arable land. |
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BLACKCRAIG |
Blackcraig
Blackcraig
Blackcraig
Blackcraig |
John McConnel
John Gillespie
Ainslies Map 1820
Valn [Valuation] Roll modern |
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[Situation] About 10 Chains E. [East] of Blackcraig Bridge.
A farm house with suitable outhouses in middling repair and a farm of land attached. Occupied by John McConnel. The property of the Hon.[Honourable] Mrs Bellamy of Kenmure Castle. |
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LARRANGES |
Larranges
Larranges |
John McConnel
John Gillespie |
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Situation] About 25 Chains E. [East] of Blackcraig.
A group of small heathy [?] on the farm of Blackcraig situated south of Shiel [Hill] |
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LAMB RIG |
Lamb Rig
Lamb Rig |
John McConnel
John Gillespie |
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[Situation] About 15 chains S.S.E. South South East] of Blackcraig.
A Small Eminence on [the] farm of Blackcraig, its [surface] is heathy pasture. |
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LOW MOOR |
Low Moor
Low Moor |
David Blair
Adam Callender
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[Situation] About 1/2 mile S.W. by S.[South West by South] of Blackcraig.
A considerable tract of Moor land part of the farm of Garcrogo. |
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SMALL BURN |
Small Burn
Small Burn |
John McConnel
John Gillespie |
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Running W.[West?] to its junction with Clay Hills Burn about 1/4 mile South of Blackcraig |
A small stream having it's rise on the farm of Garcrogo, and running in a westerly direction to its influx with Clay Hills Burn |
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GARCROGO HILL |
Garcrogo Hill
Garcrogo Hill |
John McConnel
John Gillespie |
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About 5/8 mile S.E [ South East] of Blackcraig |
A small hill on the farm of Garcrogo(hence the name) its soil consists of healthy pasture. On it is a trig[?] Station called by Trig[?] Party "Gercroggy Hill" |
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NEW GALLOWAY TRUST |
New Galloway Trust |
List of Trust Roads 1847 [?] |
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Leading through the parish of Balmaclellan in an E &, [ East and] west direction |
This Trust extends from Dumfries, by Crocketford, Kew Bridge, & [and] and New Galloway, to Cree Bridge , at Newton Stewart. |
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DRUMWHIRN TRUST |
Drumwhirn Trust |
List of Trust Roads 1847 |
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[Situation] Leading through the parish of Balmaclellan & passing at the north side of Blackcraig farm house.
This Trust extends from the Howmuir to the March of the Stewartry near [Craigmuie] And from Drumwhirn by Blackcraig to the New Galloway Road near Troquhain. |
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A tolerably sized heathy hill on the farm of "Drummanister" a short distance N.W. [North West] of which on a small arable Knoll (having no name) stands Drummanister farmhouse and a [triangle] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Drummanister |
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Goathouse Burn |
as shown |
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A small stream gathering on Blackcraig Hill
entering and flowing in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its influx into "Garple Burn" a short distance South of Currydow farm house. Note. The Authorities have given all of opinion that a number of years ago there stood on the Margin of this Stream a small house or enclosure the stones of which have been Carted away for the purpose of milking goats in (house the name) |
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Plan 16D
[List of Names collected by] William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
[signed] William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] December 4th 1849 |
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