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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSELANDS | Corselands Corselands Corselands Corselands |
Gilbert Murray William Thomson John Muir S. n. Ph [Parish] Teacher Ainslies Map 1820 |
024 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile S. E. [South East] by S. [South] of Kenmure Castle. - A Considerable Island in the head of Loch Ken the Surface of which is rough pasture. It is occupied by the farmer of Ironcraiggy and the property of of the heirs of the Lord Kenmure. - Carse means flat with Scottish dialect. & as this island is very flat & often invisible at Moderate floods. it may have derived its Name from Such Circumstances. Corse may be corrupted from Carse. |
| KENMURE HOLMS | Kenmure Holmes Kenmure Holmes Kenmure Holmes |
John McCulloch s. n. James Gaulds William Candlish Esqr. s. n. New Galloway |
024 | [Situation] On the west Side of the Water of Ken adjoining Kenmure ParK. - A Considerable tract of Meadow land along the Western Side of the Water of Ken. Sinclairs Statistical account of Scotland Mentions it, as being farmed at one time for Yielding grain, for 26 Years, successively with no other Manure than the deposit from the overflowing of the Water of Ken. It is the property of the heirs of the late Lord Kenmure. - |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Kells -- [Page] 7Page
[?]6 -- Kenmure Holms
[?]7 -- Corselands
Holm. The level low ground along the banKs of a River Scott: [Scottish] Dicty [Dictionary]
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Molly Miller, Chr1smac -Moderator
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