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DUNSYRE [parish] |
Dunsyre |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Account
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
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The parish of Dunsyre is in the Presbytery of Biggar, Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale.
Various etymologies have been given of the name. The most probable is, that it is compounded of Dun and Seer, the hill of the prophet. The place seems to have been originally the site of a Druidical Temple.
The range of the Pentlands, which commences in the vicinity of Edinburgh, may be said to terminate with Dunsyre Hill, after extending to the length of twenty miles. This hill is precipitous and rugged, composed of the same stone as Arthur Seat and Salisbury Craigs.
The nearest market towns are Carnwath and Biggar: the former, about 6 miles, the latter about 8 miles distant.
The parish Church stands on a tumulus or Mound on the northern banks of the Medwyn, and is quite conveniently situate for the inhabitants. |
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Parish of Dunsyre |
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At what time the church was built is uncertain. About 1750 it was thatched with heath. At the Reformation, it had been built of the barn construction with the materials of an old Gothic building. In 1820 it underwent a complete repair; and a Gothic tower was erected at the east end, and on each side is a lofty Gothic Window. It is seated to accommodate betwixt 240 and 250 sitters. The sittings are all free.
The glebe consists of 15 English acres, exclusive of the site of the Manse, and offices, and Gardens, and is now wroth [worth] 30£ or 40£ annually
In 1791 the stipend was 100£ exclusive of Manse or glebe. In 1811, when the Legislature augmented the livings below 150£ to that sum, the living of Dunsyre on an average of the seven previous years was worth 114£ 17s. 119/12d. inclusive of 8£ 6s. 8d. for communion elements. It seldom happens from the reduced price of grain, that the stipend rises to 150£. It may be worth while to mention, that the minister was titular of the teinds, and still continues to receive annually 15s-21/2d as feu-duty from the lands called Kirklands.
The manse was built in 1756, and was pretty well repaired in 1815. I[t] has now however become ruinous, and requires either to be rebuilt or thoroughly repaired. Statistical Account for 1840
There are no detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it
It contains 10925 Statute Acres |
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NORTH DEANHEAD |
North Deanhead |
Revd [Reverend] Alex McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Mr. Walter Watson. |
027.10 |
A small farmsteading one storey, thatched in good repair property of William Muir Esqr. |
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Dunsyre Parish
Examiners comments:-
Black Law - In the Parish of Carnwath
Salla Burn and Westruther Burn - For these two names see page 30 |
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DEANHEAD |
Deanhead |
Revd [Reverend] Alex. McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Mr Walter Watson.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.10 |
A small farmsteading one storey thatched in good repair property of William Muir Esqr. |
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WESTON |
Weston
West Town
West Town |
Revd [Reverend] Alex McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr Walter Watson.
Statistical Account
Johnston's County Map, dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.10 |
A large farmsteading Dwellinghouse 2 storeys offices one. all slated and in good repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald, Lockhart.
there are several Cothouses attached attached to this Farm. |
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Dunsyre Parish
Examiners comments:-
Burngrange For this name see the Name List of Carnwath parish |
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DUNSYRE HILL |
Dunsyre-Hill
Dunsyre-hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Alex. McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire |
021.02; 021.03; 027.14; 027.15 |
A very prominent third class hill close to the village of Dunsyre. It rises very abrupt, especially on the South Side, which is exceedingly Steep, and very rocky near the top. It is composed of the Same stone as Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Craigs in Edinburgh
It rises about 500 feet above the water level a[nd] 1235 above high water at Glasgow. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dunsyre |
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CORBIES CRAIGS |
Corbies Craigs |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
021.15 |
A ledge of steep rocks on the South Side of Dunsyre hill. it is much frequented by Corbies hence its name. |
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MID HILL |
Mid Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021.14 |
A third class hill covered with heath. It derives its name from its being situated betwean Dunsyre Hill, and the highest point (Bleak Law) of in the range of which it forms a part. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dunsyre |
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CASTLE [Westhall] |
Castle
Remains of,
Castle
Remains of,
Castle
Remains of, |
William White Esqr.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr Hugh Black |
027.02 |
The Remains of this Castle, which is close to the Farmsteading of Westhall, consists of a portion of one of its sides which is about 8 ft [feet] high and 2 feet thick, it has been in this state for the last 50 years, nothing is known as to its original shape or dimensions. pig styes are now built against its remains. |
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Parish of Dunsyre |
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CASTLE [Easthills] |
Castle
site of,
Castle
site of,
Castle
site of, |
William White Esqr.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. Hugh Black |
027.02 |
The site of this Castle has been pointed out to me by an old person who has a very faint recollection of seeing it about 50 years since, but I have been unable to obtain any information relative to its dimensions for, there is nothing on the ground to indicate where it stood, its site is adjacent to the Farmsteading of Easthills. |
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CASTLE [Todholes] |
Castle
Site of,
Castle
Site of,
Castle
Site of, |
William White Esqr.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. Hugh Black |
027.05 |
The site of this Castle, which is adjacent to the Farmsteading of Todholes, has been pointed out to me by Mr. William White, on whose property it occurs. It was quadrangular and measuring about 15 feet by 20 feet, and vaulted, About 50 years since it had fell into such a quinous state as to be considered dangerous, it was consequently pulled down, and the Stones removed for erecting dykes, there is nothing on the ground to indicate where it stood. |
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Parish of Dunsyre |
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EASTHILLS |
Easthills
Easthills
Easthills
East Hills
East Hills |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A farmsteading Dwellinghouse two storeys & slated offices partly slated & partly thatched all in good repair.
Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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LOANEND |
Loanend
Loanend
Loanend
Loanend
Loanend |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A cothouse one storey thatched in good repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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WESTHILLS |
Westhills
Westhills
Westhills
West Hills
West Hills |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
027.02 |
A farmsteading dwellinghouse two storeys slated. offices one, thatched, in bad repair property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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Parish of Dunsyre |
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ANSTON |
Anston
Anston
Anston
Annston
Annston |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
027.02 |
A large farmsteading one storey thatched in good repair, Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart |
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ANSTON BURN |
Anston Burn
Anston Burn
Anston Burn
Annston Burn
Annston Burn |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
027.02 |
A small stream which rises Eastern Base of "Left Law" and after a short course joins the South Medwyn. |
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ANSTONPARK |
Anstonpark
Anstonpark
Anstonpark
Annston Park
Annston Park |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
027.02 |
A farmsteading one storey thatched in bad repair, property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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KIRKLAND |
Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirkland |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A farmsteading one storey partly slated and partly thatched in good repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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KIRKLAND BURN |
Kirkland Burn
Kirkland Burn
Kirkland Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
027.02 |
A small Stream which flows from Mill Dam at the base of Tor Law, past Kirkland, and after a short course joins the South Medwyn. |
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UPPER KIRKLAND |
Upper Kirkland
Upper Kirkland
Upper Kirkland
Upper Kirkland
Upper Kirkland |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A cothouse with wrights-shop attached one storey thatched in good repair, property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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SCHOOL [Dunsyre] |
School
School
School |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
027.02 |
A one storey building slated and in good repair. the ordinary branches of an Engish education taught. the schoolmaster is supported by the fees of the pupils which number about 28 males & 20 females and £31 from the ph [parish] teachers residence attached. |
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WESTHALL |
Westhall
Westhall
Westhall
Westhall
Westhall |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A farmsteading Dwellinghouse slated offices partly slated and partly thatched all one storey and in good repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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WHINS |
Whins
Whins
Whins
Whins
Whins |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.02 |
A small farmsteading one storey thatched in good repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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ST BRIDE'S WELL |
St. Bride's Well
St. Bride's Well
St. Bride's Well |
Rev [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
027.02 |
A large ancient well. - no mineral properties. Consecrated to St. Bride. |
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Ph. [parish] of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
St. Bride's Well (To be written in Germans Text) |
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BROOMIE LAW |
Broomie Law. |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
027.03 |
A small third class arable hill east of Dunsyre Village
The name is derived from its having been once covered with broom. |
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DUNSYRE BURN |
Dunsyre Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
021.15 |
A small stream, artificially brought from Bassy Burn for the purpose of supplying motive power to Mills at Easton and Dunsyre. It joins the Medwyn below Dunsyre Village. |
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DUNSYRE [village] |
Dunsyre |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.03 |
A small village in the south of the parish, consisting of one storey houses, mostly thatched and in a fair state of repair. The population is about Sixty, principally tradesmen for the accommodation of the parish
The principal proprietor is Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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CURATE'S WELL |
Curate's Well |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire |
027.03 |
A springwell north of Dunsyre village. no mineral properties. The description of this well in the Statistical account is not applicable to it at the present-time. |
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CHURCH [Dunsyre] |
Church
Kirk
Kirk |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.03 |
The church stands on a tumulus or mound on the north bank of the Medwyn. Its date of erection is uncertain. It was thatched with heath previous to the year 1750. It was repaired in 1820 and a gothic tower was added to the *east end, and on each side a gothic window
It is seated to accommodate 250 people. The ministers Stipend is at present worth about £140 with £8.6s.8d for communion elements
The glebe comprises about 15 imperial acres.
* This is an error in the Stat.[Statistical] Acct. [Account] as the tower is at the West end of the church. |
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Ph. [parish] of Dunsyre |
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DUNSYRE MAINS |
Dunsyre Mains
Mains
Mains |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.03 |
A large farmsteading two storey, slated, and in good repair. There is a Corn Mill attached. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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MANSE [parish, Dunsyre] |
Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
027.03 |
The manse was built in 1756 It has however undergone many repairs since. It is two storey high, and in very good repair |
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NEWHOLM BRIDGE |
Newholm Bridge |
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A small bridge spanning the South Medwyn, being partly in the Parish of Dolphinton. |
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CAMP [nr Todholes] |
Camp |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Rev. [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
027.05 |
An embankment, about three feet high, as [and] about 30 links broad at the base of an irregular oval shape. Nothing historical can be ascertained concerning it. |
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STANDING STONE [Todholes] |
Standing Stone |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Rev. [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
027.05 |
This stone (an antiquity) is situated on an arable knowe South of Todholes. It is about 4 1/2 feet high. No information respecting it can be ascertained. It forms a point in the undefined line of Boundary between Dunsyre and Carnwath
It is affirmed by the resident at Todholes that some rudely Cut Characters were visible in this stone about 40 Years ago these have however long since been effaced. |
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TODHOLES |
Todholes |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Rev. [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
027.05 |
A small cothouse, thatched and in tolerable Repair. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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Parish of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
Firpark In Carnwath Ph [Parish]
Swear Burn In Carnwath Ph [Parish] |
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CRANE LOCH |
Crane Loch
Craneloch |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire. |
021.05 |
A small loch, covering about an acre of ground, situated near the Twin Laws |
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DARBY BURN |
Darby Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
021.05 |
A small stream which takes its rise near Crane Loch and after a course of nearly a mile joins the North Medwyn |
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DYKEFOOT |
Dykefoot |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
021.05 |
A Farmsteading 1 storey, thatched, and in good repair, property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart |
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SOUTH TARBRAX |
South Tarbrax |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021.05 |
A Farmsteading, 1 storey, thatched, and in good repair, property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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TWIN LAWS |
Twin Laws
Twinties
Twinties |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021.05 |
Two small, healthy pasture knolls, third class. |
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DRYBURN BRIDGE |
Dryburn Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd. [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
021.10 |
A small stone bridge of one arch over Dry Burn. Kept in repair by the County. |
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NORTH MEDWIN |
North Medwyn |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
020; 021; 026 |
This stream takes its name from the junction of the Adder and Darby Burns near South Tarbrax. For a distance of 1 1/2 miles it forms the boundary between the parishes of Carnwath and Dunsyre, and after an entire course of about 6 miles, joins the South Medwyn and from thence both form The Medwyn to its junction with the River Clyde. |
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SHIELDS RIG |
Shields Rig |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd. [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson |
021.10 |
A small third class hill partly heathy and partly arable |
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Parish of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
Written in red under list of names - the "y" in Medwyn has been scored out and an "i" inserted above. Below the name is written in red - Sir Col. [Colonel] Cameron's decision in page 5 of Examiner's Remarks |
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STONYPATH |
Stonypath |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Statistical Acct. [Account] of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021.14 |
A farmsteading, one Story, thatched, and in good repair.
Under the heading of Dolphinton Parish in the Statistical Account of Lanarkshire the following occurs. "Mr. Bowie laid out 8000 Merks for the lands of Stonypath; and in 1759 he mortified them to the Minister and Kirk Session, to be disposed of as follows: 100 Merks to the Schoolmaster for educating 20 scholars; 100 Merks for educating any lad of a bright genius, to be allowed for 6 years, whom failing to pay apprentice fees; 50 Merks, either to be distributed among the poor of the Parish, or to be laid out in buying books for the poor scholars; and 50 Merks to the Minister, with all the other profits arising from the lands, to compensate for his trouble as factor." |
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TOR LAW |
Tor Law |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
021.14 |
A small Arable Knowe between the farms of Anston and Kirkland |
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CAIRN (Site of) [Stonypath] |
Cairn |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
021.14 |
The Site of an Ancient Cairn about 30 chains West of Stonypath.
No information can be obtained respecting it. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
Left Law - Cancelled here as it is again in page 27
Anston Hill - The examiner states that Left Law is the proper name of the Hill; And that there is no such object as Anston Hill. |
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CAIRN (Roman Urns found here) [Easton] |
Cairn |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan |
021.15 |
This cairn is situated in the middle of a field, a little South of Easton Farmhouse Several urns have been found here, one of them was about six inches in diameter, it was composed of burnt clay, and rudely carved over. Its under part was narrow of the Shape of the human heart, and projected from the depth of Seven, to about two and a half inches to the mouth. Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
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EASTON |
Easton
East Town
East Town
Easton |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire |
021.15 |
A large farmsteading two storeys, slated and in good repair. There is a Sawmill (formerly a Lintmill) attached. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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MEDWINBANK |
Medwynbank |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr John Allan |
021.16 |
A Farmsteading and Carding Mill, two storeys Slated and in good repair
There are joiners and Smiths workshops attached.
Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
There is an entry in red in the list of names under Medwynbank - the "y" has been scored out and an "i" inserted above it. Under the name "Medwynbank" written in red is - Sir Col. [Colonel] Cameron's decision in page 5 of Examiner's Remarks |
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BLEAK LAW |
Bleak Law |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr Walter Watson. |
021 |
This is the most prominent Hill in the Pentland range in Dunsyre Parish. it is Covered with heath.
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BOSTON BURN |
Boston Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Mr. Walter Watson. |
020.12; 021.09 |
A small stream which rises on the W. [West] side of Lingy Knowe and flowing in a Westerly direction after a short course joins the North Medwyn. it is the Parish By. [Boundary] between Carnwath & Dunsyre. |
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BOSTON COTTAGE |
Boston Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Mr. Walter Watson.
Mr John Sanderson. |
021.12 |
A thatched Cottage on the T.P. [Turnpike] road between Lanark & Edinburgh formerly used as a stage for the Mail Coach. Property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart . Bart. [Baronet] |
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Parish of Dunsyre. |
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ADDER BURN |
Adder Burn |
Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Revd [ Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Walter Watson |
021 |
A small stream rising in the Pentland Hills and flowing westwards after a short Course joins the Darby Burn. |
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CAIRN (Site of) [Cairn Knowe] |
Cairn.
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Revd [Reverend] James Walker.
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr Walter Watson |
021 |
The site of a Cairn in the summit of Cairn Knowe
No existing remains nor No information respecting it. |
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CAIRN KNOWE |
Cairn Knowe |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. McLean
Revd [Reverend] James Walker
Mr. Walter Watson.
Mr James Sanderson |
021 |
A small heath Covered hill. of no great height name derived from a Cairn having stood in its summit. |
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DARLEES RIG |
Darlees Rig
Delis Rig
Delis rig |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Forrest's County Map
Johnston's County Map dated 1816 |
021 |
A prominent ridge or spur of Harrows Law. Covered with heath. origin of name not known.
3rd Class |
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HARROWS LAW |
Harrows Law
Harris Law
Harris Law |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A Considerable hill having rather an uneven surface from which in all probability its name is derived.
3rd Class |
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THE PIKE |
The Pike
Pike
Pike |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A small hill Covered with heath. the origin of this rather unusual name is unknown.
3rd Class |
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DRY BURN |
Dry Burn
Dryburn Burn
Dryburn Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous.
Mr. David Sanderson.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021.01 |
One of the streams which unite with Darby and Adder Burns in forming the North Medwyn:
it is the Parish Boundary during its entire Course and from the fact of its having a small flow of water, its name is derived. |
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WEATHER LAW |
Weather Law. |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous.
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A rather large Hill Covered with heath.
Origin of name unknown
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Parish of Dunsyre.
Examiners comments:-
Darby Burn is supplied on another sheet.
The description here given applies to Adder Burn not Darby Burn. J.L. |
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CAIRN (Site of) [Horse Law] |
Cairn
site of. |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
This is merely the track of a Circular ring on Horse Law which was supposed to have been a Cairn No information respecting it. |
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HORSE LAW |
Horse Law |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A third class hill covered with Heathy Pasture. the site of a Cairn is visible on its Summit.
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LEFT LAW |
Left Law. |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021.14 |
A small third class Hill Covered with Heathy Pasture. Lime Works were Carried on in its vicinity but they have fallen into disuse for some years.
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Parish of Dunsyre. |
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PENTLAND HILLS |
Pentland Hills |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan.
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire |
021; 027 |
A range of hills some of them of Considerable elevation which extend from about 5 miles South West of Edinbro' [Edinburgh] into Lanark and Peblees. shires [Peeblesshire] the southern termination of the range in Lanarkshire is Dunsyre Hill. The highest point of the range in Lanarkshire is Bleak Law. which although not Conspicuous amongst the surrounding hills, is about 1800 feet above H.W.M. [High Water Mark] at Glasgow.
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POUTHALL WELL |
Pouthall Well |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr John Allan
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A well without mineral properties a small house was built over it with seats inside to accommodate the Hunting Clubs. but the building is now in Ruins. |
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Parish of Dunsyre.
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BASSY BURN |
Bassy Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
A small stream which flows in an Easterly direction from Green side and joins West Water. about a mile North of Easton Farm. |
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BLACKHILL (In Ruins) |
Blackhill |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map |
021 |
The ruins of a Shepherds house, property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart Bart. [Baronet] |
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WEST WATER |
West. Water. |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map.
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire |
021.15 |
A large stream which rises in the N.E [North East] of the Parish & taking a South Easterly Course joins the South Medwyn near Medwynbank after a Course of about 3 1/2 miles. its bed in some places along its Course is very Rocky. and full of large boulders. |
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GREEN SIDE |
Green Side |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous.
Mr. David Sanderson |
021 |
A prominent spur of Bleak Law. partially Covered with Heath. there are several Green patches on it hence its name.
3rd Class |
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SALLA BURN |
Salla Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean.
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021; 027 |
A small stream which rises in the S.W. [South West] of Left Law. & flows into Carnwath Ph. [Parish] where it joins Westruther Burn |
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WESTRUTHER BURN |
Westruther Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021.13 |
A Considerable Burn which rises in the North Centre of the Parish & flows in a S.W. [South Westerly] direction into Carnwath Ph. [Parish] where from its junction with Salla Burn it is known by the name of Swear Burn |
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BLACK BIRN |
Black Birn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean.
Mr David Sanderson
Mr. Martin Porteous.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021 |
A hill of Considerable size: the words Birn and Birnie frequently occur in Scottish nomenclature and in that dialect is expressive of the Heath having been burned, such was the Case on this Hill. hence its name.
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LINGY KNOWE |
Lingy Knowe |
Revd. Alexander McLean
Mr. David Sanderson
Mr. Martin Porteous. |
021.09 |
A small Hill Covered with Heath and "Ling". the latter is the local name for a species of heath which bears some resemblance to Broom and from which the name is derived.
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YIELD BRAE |
Yield Brae |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. David Sanderson
Mr Martin Porteous. |
021 |
A small Knowe Covered with heath.
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SEAT HILL |
Seat Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr Martin Porteous
Mr. John Allan.
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021.05 |
An extensive but not Conspicuous Hill Covered with Heath.
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SOUTH MEDWIN |
South Medwyn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr Martin Porteous
Mr John Allan
Revd. [Reverend] James Walker.
Mr. Walter Watson,
Mr. David Aitken,
Johnston's County Map dated 1816.
Forrest's County Map. |
021 |
The Chief stream in the Parish. and rises in the N.E. [North Eastern] corner of it. near the foot of the hill Craigengar. it pursues a Southerly direction for about 6 miles when it suddenly turns to the West. It is here joined by a stream Called West Water. fully as large as itself++++ It continues to run at a very slow rate along the vale of Dunsyre forming the Boundy. [Boundary] betwixt it and Dolphinton and then that of Walston.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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Parish of Dunsyre
Examiners comments:-
Medwin Water
In Col. [Colonel] Cameron's decision in page 5 of Examiners Remarks |
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BLACK LAW |
Black Law.
Blaik Law
Blaik Law |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021 |
A prominent hill Covered with heath.
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COVENANTER'S GRAVE [nr Roger's Kirk] |
Covenanter's Grave |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson. |
021 |
A Tombstone near the summit of Black Law. which bears the following Epitaph. "Sacred to the memory of a Covenanter who fought and was wounded at Rullion Green Nov. [November] 28th 1666. and who died at Oakenbush. the day after the battle and was buried here by Adam Sanderson of Blackhill."
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ROGER'S KIRK |
Rogers' Kirk
Roger's Kirke
Roger's Kirk
Roger's Kirk |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr David Sanderson
Statistical Account of Lanarkshire
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021 |
Among the many places to which the Champions of the Reformation fled for safety Dunsyre was one of the Chief, On the confines of this Parish. where it borders with Lothian & Tweeddale is a deep ravine in the Centre of which there is a large Collection of stones. this deep rugged spot bears the name of Rogers' Kirke which in all probability it received from one of the Covenanting Ministers.
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
The descriptive extract quoted above is Correct. but there never were any ruins here as marked on Johnston's & Forrest's Maps. |
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FINGERSTANE CLEUCH |
Fingerstane Cleuch |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson |
021 |
A steep and rugged "Cleuch" with a stream in it of a short Course. origin of name unknown. |
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GARVAL SYKE |
Garl Syke
Garval Syke
Garval Syke |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr David Sanderson.
6 Inch engraved sheet of Edinburghshire
Adopted by the above authorities in preference to Garl Syke, as originally given. |
021 |
A small stream which forms the Parish boundary to its confluence with the South Medwyn, which enters from Edinburghshire near the junction point of that Co: [County] with Peblees [Peebles] and Lanarkshires. |
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ROUGH SYKE |
Rough Syke |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr David Sanderson. |
021 |
A small stream or rather succession of pools which are connected in winter but often dry in summer. its banks are steep and rugged from which it is probable its name is derived. |
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WHITE CRAIG |
White Craig |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean
Mr. Martin Porteous
Mr. David Sanderson
Johnston's County Map dated 1816
Forrest's County Map. |
021 |
A prominent rocky hill some of the rocks on its summit are visible at a Great distance, hence its name.
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Examiners Comments:-
Garl Syke changed to Garval Syke
Sheet signed - F.E. Pratt
Capt. R. E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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NAME BOOK.
Parish of Dunsyre
Co. [County] Lanark |
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Name -- Page
Adder Burn -- 24
Anston -- 8
Anston Burn -- 8
Anstonpark -- 8
Bassy Burn -- 29
Black Birn -- 31
Blackhill (In Ruins) -- 29
Black Law -- 33
Bleak Law -- 23
Boston Burn -- 23
Boston Cottage -- 23
Broomie Law -- 11
Castle (near Westhall) -- 6a
Castle (near Easthills) -- 6b
Castle (near Todholes) -- 6b
Cairn (Site of) -- 20
Cairn (Roman Urns found here) -- 21
Cairn (Site of) -- 24
Cairn (Site of) -- 27
Cairn Knowe -- 24
Camp -- 15
Church (parish) -- 13
Corbies Craigs -- 6
Crane Loch -- 17
Curate's Well -- 12
Covenanter's Grave -- 33
Darby Burn -- 17
Darlees Rig -- 25
Deanhead -- 4
Dry Burn -- 26
Dryburn Bridge -- 18
Dunsyre parish -- 1
Dunsyre (Village) -- 12
Dunsyre Burn -- 11
Dunsyre Hill -- 5
Dunsyre Mains -- 14
Dykefoot -- 17
Easthills -- 7
Easton -- 22
Fingerstane Cleuch -- 34
Garval Syke -- 34
Green Side -- 30
Harrows Law -- 25
Horse Law -- 27
Kirkland -- 9
Kirkland Burn -- 9
Lingy Knowe -- 31
Loanend -- 7
Manse (parish) -- 14
Medwinbank -- 22
Mid Hill -- 6
North Deanhead -- 3
North Medwin -- 18
Newholm Bridge -- 14
Pentland Hills -- 28
Pouthall Well -- 28
Roger's Kirk -- 33
Rough Syke -- 34
Salla Burn -- 30
School (parish) -- 10
Seat Hill -- 32
Shields Rig -- 18 |
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Name--Page
South Medwin--32
South Tarbrax--17
Standing Stone--15
St. Bride's Well--10
Stoneypath--19
The Pike--25
Todholes--16
Tor Law--19
Twin Laws--17
Upper Kirkland--9
Weather Law--26
Westhall--10
Westhills--7
Weston--4
West Water--29
Westruther Burn--30
Whins--10
White Craig--34
Yield Brae--31 |
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