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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WASHING POOL Washing Pool
Washing Pool
James Ferguson
James Wilson
003 [Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg.
A small but deep pool in the Water of Ken" where farmers are in the habit of washing their Sheep hence the name.
WASHING POOL BRIDGE Washing pool Bridge
Washing pool Bridge
James Ferguson
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James Wilson
003 [Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg
A good substantial stone built bridge of one arch crossing the "Water of Ken" on the road leading from Carsphairn to Sanquhar It is a County Bridge.
MIRK SIDE Mirk Side
Mirk Side
James Wilson
John Seaton
003 [Situation] 1 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Lorg.
This name applies to the North side of Coranbae Hill where the Sun never shines during Winter hence the name, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land.

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Parish of Dalry

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Page 59 Washing Pool
page 59 Washing Pool Bridge
page 57 Mirk Side

[Note] Mirk, dark, dusky &c.
Jamieson's Dictionary

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