OS1/20/6/9

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 6
  5. OS1/20/6/9
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CADGERHOLE Cadgerhole
Cadgerhole
Cadgerhole		 William Seaton
Robert McCrae
Ainslies Map. 1820		 004 [Situation] 1/4 mile SSW. [South South West] of Meadowhead.
A row of houses in middling repair on the Eastern side of the road leading from New Galloway to Ayr and situated a short distance North of Brandy Moat, It is said that at one time they were much resorted by Beggars who are frequently called Cadgers in Galloway, hence the name.
WHITE HILL White Hill
White Hill		 William Seaton Robert McCrae 004 [Situation] About 12 chains S by W. [South by West] of Meadowhead.
A small hill on the farm of Meadowhead, its soil is arable land, and it is situated about 12 chains South of the farm house

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Parish of Carsphairn

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins

  Location information for this page.

Carsphairn Parish, Dalmellington Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Straiton Parish

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 4 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 4