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Plan 33 B List of Names collected by William Rowan c/a 1st Examiner

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Received Name: Merkland Burn
Object: a stream
Description: A small stream rising on the farm of Threecrofts flowing an easterly direction through "Merkland Moss" past "Merklandwell" farmhouse to its influx into the southern portion of "Lochrutton Loch".
Parish: Lochrutton
Authority for spelling name and address:
John Dinwiddie n.s. Merklandwell Loch[foot] Dum[fries]
Joseph Craik Esq. n.s. Threecrofts Loch[foot] Dum[fries]

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Received Name: Merkland Well
Object: a well
Description: A small chalybeate spring on the farm of "Merklandwell" to which it gives name. It appears to be strongly impregnated with oxide of iron, it is said to be very diuretic and an excellent restorer of appetite and is effectual in removing agues, stomach complaints and nervous disorders. During summer and beginning of autumn it is much resorted to by persons in the ordinary & humble walks of life.
Parish: Lochrutton
Authority for spelling name and address:
John Dinwiddie n.s. Merklandwell Loch[foot] Dum[fries]
Joseph Craik Esq. n.s. Threecrofts Loch[foot] Dum[fries]

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Received Name: Whiteyard
Object: farmhouse
Description: A farm house one story high with suitable offices all slated & in middling repair attached is a small arable farm William Anderson occupant Proprietor Thomas Maxwell Esq. Liverpool
Parish:Lochrutton
Authority for spelling name and address:
John Dinwiddie n.s. Merklandwell Loch[foot] Dum[fries]
Joseph Craik Esq. n.s. Threecrofts Loch[foot] Dum[fries]

Transcriber's notes

RHS of Address is truncated