OS1/35/3/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAXING STONE | Tax Stone Taxing Stone Longstone of Little Leight Longstone of Little Leight Longstone of Little Leight |
Genl [General] Sir Alexander Wallace George McHaffie Esqr. William Hunter David Beggs Peter Stroyan |
005 | [Situation] About 1¼ Miles N. [North] of the village of Cairn Ryan 1¼ Miles North of Loch Ryan House A large Stone about 5 feet high built in the wall on the side of the old road leading to Ayr through Little Leight. on which farm the said stone stands There appears to have been several names Carved on the Stone. The Only One of which is Now visible is that of John Smith. This Stone was formerly a place of Taxing Carriers Pedlars Passing from Ayr to Galloway |
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[Page] 18Parish of Inch
Form 136
Page 52 & 87 - Taxing Stone
Entry for Old House of Croach scored out
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Chr1smac -Moderator, NRS - Moderator, Missus SW
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