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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CORRA BRIDGE | Corra Bridge | Revd. [Reverend] J. Crocket N.S. Kirkgunzeon Manse Mr.J. Johnstone N.S. Schoolmaster Kirkgunzeon | 033 | A stone built county bridge of One Arch across Kirkgunzeon Burn on the line of road leading from Dalbeattie to Dumfries. It is situated a short distance east of Corra Castle (in Ruins) hence the name. |
ST. WINNINGS WELL | St. Winning's Well | Revd. [Reverend] J. Crocket N.S. Kirkgunzeon Manse Mr..J. Johnstone N.S. Schoolmaster Kirkgunzeon | 033 | A Small spring well situated in the eastern side of Kirkgunzeon Burn and about 1/4 of a mile N. [North] of the parish church. It is said to have derived its name from St. Winning the patron saint of this parish. |
KIRKGUNZEON LANE | Kirkgunzeon Lane | Revd. [Reverend] J. Crocket N.S. Kirkgunzeon Manse Mr.J. Johnstone N.S. Schoolmaster Kirkgunzeon | 033 | A tolerably sized stream having its source in Loch Arthur and Lochaber flowing in a Westerly direction and taking the names Drumcultram ] Burn (whilst in proximity with that farm) Kirkgunzeon Burn Kirkgunzeon Lane and Dalbeattie Burn and eventually flowing into the Water of Urr about a mile below Dalbeattie village. It is accounted a first rate trouting stream. |
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[Page] 39 - Plan 33 D Trace 1 -- List of names collected by James Coe Pte. R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] -- 1st Examiner -- Parish of KirkgunzeonObject - Corra Bridge - a bridge
- St. Winning's Well - a well
- Kirkgunzeon Law - a Stream
Written by Samuel Barclay Labr [Labourer]
6th. April 1850
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