Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 40

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/20/40/3 DRUMMANISTER HILL Drummanister Hill Drummanister Hill Robert Logan William McMichael 016 [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"
OS1/20/40/3 DRUMMANISTER STRAND Drummanister Burn Drummanister Burn Drummanister Strand See Name List Plan 16B James Colthart William McMichael William Ferguson 016 [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."
OS1/20/40/3 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.225 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Balmaclellan [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. Ministeir - Clergyman Druin nan Ministeir
OS1/20/40/4 DODD OF TROQUHAIN Dodd Dodd Dodd of Troquhain Dodd of Troquhain Dodd of Troquhain James Coltart William McMichael Joseph Black Robert Coltart James Ferguson 016 [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".
OS1/20/40/4 TROQUHAIN HILL Troquhain Hill Troquhain Hill Troquhain Hill James Coultart William McMichael Ainslies Map 1820 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/4 EEL SPRING STRAND Eel Spring Strand See Name List for Plan 16B [Situation] Running from the N.W. [North West] Side of Loch Brack. For Descriotion see Names List for Plan 16B.
OS1/20/40/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Balmaclellan Form 136 Page 32 Dodd 31 Troquhain Hill
OS1/20/40/5 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".
OS1/20/40/5 DALWHAT HILL Dalwhat Hill Dalwhat Hill James Colthart William McMichael 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/5 GLEN OF DALWHAT Glen of Dalwhat Glen of Dalwhat James Colthart William McMichael 016 [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".
OS1/20/40/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Balmaclellan Form 136 Page 30 - Mid Standard 32 - Dalwhat Hill - [Note] Dail fada . The long field or plain. 32 - Glen of Dalwhat
OS1/20/40/6 GOATHOUSE BURN Goathouse Burn Goathouse Burn Robert Logan William McMichael 016 [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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OS1/20/40/7 HALFMARK HILL Halfmark Hill Halfmark Hill John Gilespie John McConnel 016 [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".
OS1/20/40/7 HALFMARK CAIRN Halfmark Cairn Halfmark Cairn John Gillespie John McConnel 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/7 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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OS1/20/40/8 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 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/8 CRAIGENGOWER Craigengower Craigengower William McMichael Robert Logan 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/8 CAIRN MOLLY Cairnmolly Cairnmolly Cairn Molly Cairn Molly Cairn Molly Cairn Molly William McMichael Robert Logan John McCaul Joseph Black Robert Coltart James Ferguson 016 [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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OS1/20/40/9 EWE HILL Ewe Hill Ewe Hill John Gillespie John McConnel 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/9 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.
OS1/20/40/9 BLACK BURN Black Burn Black Burn John Gillespie John McConnel 016 [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
OS1/20/40/9 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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OS1/20/40/10 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.
OS1/20/40/10 REE HILL Red Hill Ree Hill John McConnel James McConnel 016 [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".
OS1/20/40/10 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 016 [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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OS1/20/40/11 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.
OS1/20/40/11 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] "
OS1/20/40/11 Polston Burn Polston Burn See Name List Plan 17A [Situation] 1/4 Mile E. [East] of Half-Mark (farm house). Described in Name List Plan 17A.
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OS1/20/40/12 Barscobe Craig Barscobe Craig See Name List Plan 16 C [Situation] On the Summit of Barscobe Hill. Described in Name List Plan 16 C.
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OS1/20/40/13 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"
OS1/20/40/13 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 016 [Situation] 1/2 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Troquhain. An Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land.
OS1/20/40/13 CHALMERS HILL Chalmers Hill Chalmers Hill James Mitchell James McGhie 016 [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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OS1/20/40/14 HIGH HILL High Hill High Hill James McGhie James Mitchell 016 [Situation]About 1/2 Mile N.W. [North West] of Troquhain. A Small Eminence on the farm of Ironlosh, its soil is arable land.
OS1/20/40/14 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.
OS1/20/40/14 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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OS1/20/40/15 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.
OS1/20/40/15 IRONLOSH Ironlosh Ironlosh Ironlosh Arnlosh Urlosh James McGhie James McMitchell Ainslies Map 1820 Val: [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient] Val. [Valuation] Roll Modern 016 [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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OS1/20/40/16 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".
OS1/20/40/16 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] 016 [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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OS1/20/40/17 OLD HAWS Old Hawes Old Hawes Old Hawes Old Haws James McGhie James Mitchell John McLellan See Name List - 24B 016 [Situation] About 15 chains W. [West] of Troquhain. A small Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land.
OS1/20/40/17 CRAIGLEY PLANTATION Craigley Plantation Craigley Plantation Craigley Plantation James McGHie James Mitchell John McLellan 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/17 TROQUHAIN Troquhain Troquhain Troquhain Troquhain Troquhain William Broadfoot James Mitchell James McGhie Ainslies Map 1820 valn. [valuation] Roll Modern 016 [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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OS1/20/40/18 TROQUHAIN BRIDGE Troquhain Bridge Troquhain Bridge Troquhain Bridge William Broadfoot James Mitchell James McGhie 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/18 ROUGH PLANTATION Rough Plantation Rough Plantation James Mitchell James McGhie 016 [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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OS1/20/40/19 KNOCKCROSH Knockcrosh Knockcrosh James Mitchell James McGhie 016 [Situation] 3/8 Mile E. [East] of Troquhain. An Eminence on the farm of Troquhain, its soil is arable land.
OS1/20/40/19 GLEN KNOWE Glen Knowe Glen Knowe William Broadfoot James Mitchell 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/19 BLAWRINNIE GLEN Blarennie Glen Blarennie Glen Blawrinnie Glen Blawrainy Blawrinnie Blairinny Blawrinnie Glen Blawrinnie Glen William Broadfoot James Mitchell Joseph Black Ainslies Map Valn. [Valuation] Roll modern Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct [Ancient] James Barbour Esq. Robert Coltart. 016 [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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OS1/20/40/19 Hi Ian - if you come across Form 136 Page No - check out Page 16 in this volume also it is Valn. [Valuation] Roll - otherwise fine Chris Thanks Chris - Ian
OS1/20/40/20 DRUMKEESIE Drumkeesie Drumkeesie William Broadfoot James Mitchell 016 [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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OS1/20/40/21 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.
OS1/20/40/21 LIGHT WATER Light Water Light Water John McConnel James McConnel 016 [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"
OS1/20/40/21 LIGHT WATER BRIDGE Light Water Bridge Light Water Bridge John McConnel James McConnel 016 [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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OS1/20/40/22 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.
OS1/20/40/22 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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OS1/20/40/23 KILN KNOWE Kiln Knowe Kiln Knowe John McConnel James McConnel 016 [Situation] 5 Chains S.W. [South West] of Blackcraig. A small Knoll or Eminence on the farm of Blackcraig, its soil is arable land, Its name originated from a Corn Kiln which was at one time on it.
OS1/20/40/23 KNOCKNAN Knocknan Knoxknan Knocknan Knocknan Knocknan John McConnel James McConnel John MCaul Robert Coltart James Dunkeld 016 [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
OS1/20/40/23 BLACKCRAIG BRIDGE Blackcraig Bridge Blackcraig Bridge John McConnel James McConnel 016 [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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OS1/20/40/25 TYDEAVERRYS HILL Tidyverries Hill Tidyverries Hill See Spelling Page 10 John McConnel John Gillespie 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/25 SHEIL HILL Shiel Hill Shiel Hill John McConne John Gillespie 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/25 BLACKCRAIG Blackcraig Blackcraig Blackcraig Blackcraig John McConnel John Gillespie Ainslies Map 1820 Valn [Valuation] Roll modern 016 [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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OS1/20/40/26 LARRANGES Larranges Larranges John McConnel John Gillespie 016 Situation] About 25 Chains E. [East] of Blackcraig. A group of small heathy [?] on the farm of Blackcraig situated south of Shiel [Hill]
OS1/20/40/26 LAMB RIG Lamb Rig Lamb Rig John McConnel John Gillespie 016 [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.
OS1/20/40/26 LOW MOOR Low Moor Low Moor David Blair Adam Callender (See Name List. P 24B) 016 [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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OS1/20/40/27 SMALL BURN Small Burn Small Burn John McConnel John Gillespie 016 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
OS1/20/40/27 GARCROGO HILL Garcrogo Hill Garcrogo Hill John McConnel John Gillespie 016 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"
OS1/20/40/27 NEW GALLOWAY TRUST New Galloway Trust List of Trust Roads 1847 [?] 016 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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OS1/20/40/28 DRUMWHIRN TRUST Drumwhirn Trust List of Trust Roads 1847 016 [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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OS1/20/40/28 In the Description Remarks under Drumwhirn Trust the place name can only be read as 'Craigm...' I think from the geography of the area 'Craigmuie' is intended.
OS1/20/40/29 Drummanister Hill Robert Logan Shepherd Currydoo via Corsock William McMichael Gamekeeper Lagan Lodge Dalry 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
OS1/20/40/29 Goathouse Burn as shown 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)
OS1/20/40/29 [Page] 29 Plan 16D [List of Names collected by] William Rewan c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner [signed] William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] December 4th 1849