OS1/21/12/96
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER CLYDE | River Clyde | Rev.[Reverend] Alexander McLean Rev. [Reverend] James Walker Mr Walter Watson MStatistical Account of Lanarkshire Mr David Aitken Johnston's County Map dated 1816 Forrest's County Map |
026.10 | This river forms a portion of the southern boundary of the parish from its confluence with the Medwin Water to the S. E. [South East] corner of Carstairs Ph. [Parish] The Clyde is here a broad and majestic river of considerable depth, it is however very liable to overflow its banks which it does to a great extent, flooding the adjacent fertile lands and destroying the labour of the husbandmen. |
| LAMPITS FERRY | Lampits Ferry | Rev.[Reverend] Alexander McLean Rev. [Reverend] James Walker Mr Walter Watson Mr David Aitken |
026.10 | This ferry boat was constructed in 1835, and has since plied between this parish and that of Pertinain. This situated near to and south of the farm of Lampits and it is the only way in which carts or carriages belonging to the respective parishes can cross the River Clyde |
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