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Parish of Penninghame
Plan 13B.
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Back Road -- 22
Barbuchany -- 3
Barneam -- 16
Bellevue -- 3
Bridge of Cree -- 13
Bank Hill -- 15
Brewery -- 14
Bowling Green -- 27
Boat Stone -- 23
Bog Entry -- 22
Barnkirk Hill -- 4 17
British Linen Company's Bank -- 29
Challoch Moss -- 4
Corsbie House -- 6
Corsbie Farm -- 6
Challoch School -- 7
Challoch Toll Gates -- 7
Cullach -- 11
Clachrum -- 11
Challoch -- 11
Challoch Burn -- 14
Clachrum Moss -- 15
Craigcolvin Plantation -- 20
Corsbie Nursery -- 23
Cairnhill -- 16
Doon Hill -- 5
Doon Hill Plantation -- 20
Free Church School -- 27
Gill-Brae -- 5
Glenvogie -- 8
Glebe -- 10
Glenluce Row -- 28
*Heugh (corn) Mill -- 7
Hill of Old Hall -- 10
High Street -- 24
Knockstocks -- 12
Linloskin Bridge -- 15
Linloskin Sand Hole -- 17
Laigh Knockitowl -- 18
Lairds Well -- 28
Lingree Bridges -- 8
Manse (Free) -- 6
Manse (Relief Church) -- 30
Manse (Refd. [Reformed] Presbyterian) -- 29
Moat -- 25
North Barnkirk -- 12
Newtonstewart -- 13
Nursery -- 25
Cairn -- 9
Old Hall Plantation -- 20
Old Military Road -- 21
Old Hall -- 3
Preaching Howe -- 19
Pot Well -- 21
Pot Well Wood -- 21
Path Brae -- 26
Parish School -- 27
Penninghame Church -- 30
Relief Church -- 14
River Cree -- 17
Ring Knowes -- 19
Reformed Presbyterian Ch [Church] -- 25
R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 5
Saw Mill -- 9
Skaith -- 13
Shinvalley Moss -- 19
Salt Box Brae -- 23
(Site of) Penninghame Church -- 26
South Barnkirk -- 4
The Gorbals -- 9
Douglas Academy -- 10
Tannery -- 14
The Black Hill -- 18
The White Hill -- 18
The Vennell -- 22
The Angle -- 26
Town Hall -- 24
Wigton Row -- 28
*Gas Works -- 30
[Signed] W Driscoll Gosset Lt REngs [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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BARBUCHANY |
Barbuchany
Barbuchanie
Barbuchany |
Mr John McMillan Tutor to the Earl of Galloway
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr. Provost of Wigtown |
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[Situation] 1 Mile S.W. [South West] of Newtonstewart.
A small hill of cultivated land on a farm of the same name |
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BELLEVUE |
Bellevue or Corsbie West
Corsbie
Bellevue
Bellvue |
Mr John McMillan
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mrs Kevan proprietress |
013 |
[Situation] on the west side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
A Gentlemans house (with offices etc) near the Town of Newton Stewart. |
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OLD HALL |
Old Hall
Old Hall
Old Hall |
William Fleming
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 1/2 mile West of Newton Stewart.
A farm house and offices in good repair, with a small farm attached, it has a small Fir plantation on the North side of the House. The property of Lord Galloway. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
51 - Barbuchany
51 - Bellevue
52 - Old Hall
[Signed] WS Loop Sec Corpl [Second Corporal]
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SOUTH BARNKIRK |
Barnkirk South
South Barnkirk
Barnkirk South
South Barnkirk |
William Fleming
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr John McMillan Factor to the Earl of Galloway
George McHaffie Esqr. Wigtown |
013 |
[Situation] 3/4 mile West of Newton Stewart.
A farm house, Offices etc with a small farm of land attached. |
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BARNKIRK HILL |
Barnkirk Hill
Barnkirk Hill
Barnkirk Hill |
William Fleming
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] 3/4 mile West of Newton Stewart.
A small hill (cultivated) on the farm of Barnkirk South. |
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CHALLOCH MOSS |
Challoch Moss |
Walter Beatty |
013 |
[Situation] 2 miles W by N [West by North] of Newton Stewart.
A small moss situated on the West side of the Farm of Challoch from which Fuel is supplied to the Farm Houses. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
52 - South Barnkirk
52 - Barnkirk Hill
73 - Challoch Moss
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DOON HILL |
Doonhill
Doon Hill
Doon Hill
Doonhill |
Mr John Craik Inn Keeper
Mr John McMillan Factor to the Earl of Galloway
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr McHaffie Wigton |
013 |
[Situation] Near the centre of the Parish and 1/3 mile West of Penninghame Church.
A hill of cultivated land of a conical shape with a Fir Plantation on the North Side, is Situated on the farm of Corsbie. |
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GILL-BRAE |
Gill-Brae
Gill-brae |
Mr John McMillan Factor to the Earl of Galloway
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] 3/4 Mile North of Newton Stewart.
A precipice, planted with mixed wood and hangs over the S.W. [South West] bank of the river Cree 3/4 mile North of Newton Stewart. |
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R C CHAPEL [Newtonstewart] |
St. Ninians Roman Catholic Chapel
St Ninians R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel |
Revd. [Reverend] Richard Sinnot R.C. [Roman Catholic] Clergyman
George Mchaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] On the West side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
The Roman Catholic Chapel of Newton Stewart, the Clergyman is supported by the Congregation, it is built of Stone, and contains Seats for about 170 people it is Situated on the West Side of the town and is dedicated to St. Ninian the Patron Saint of Galloway |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
45 - Doonhill
45 - Gill-Brae
45 - R.C. Chapel
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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CORSBIE HOUSE |
Corsbie House
Corsbie
Corsbie House |
Mr John McMillan
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 1/4 Mile West of Newton Stewart.
A large house with Small plantations round it, it is appropriated to an Infant School, and House of Industry - the former is partly Supported by the Countess of Galloway and partly by weekly contributions from the Scholars, the latter is Supported by the Countess of Galloway in which the females are taught Sewing etc - It is 1/4 mile West of Newton Stewart. |
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MANSE (parish church) |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Presbn [Presbyterian] Minister
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] On the S.W. [South West] side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
A large house with offices in good repair, a small plantation on the West and a garden on the South Side, is Situated in the Suburbs of Newton Stewart on the S.W. [South West] Side and is the residence of the minister of Penninghame Parish. |
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CORSBIE FARM |
Corsbie Farm
Corsbie
Corsbie Farm |
Mr John McMillan
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 1/4 Mile West of Newton Stewart.
A farm House and Offices in good repair with a small Farm attached. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
46 - Corsbie House
46 - Manse
48 - Corsbie Farm
[Signed] WS Loop Sec Corpl. [Second Corporal]
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CHALLOCH SCHOOL |
Challoch School House
Challach
Challoch
Challoch School |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Presbn [Presbyterian] Minister
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr McCreadie
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] About the Centre of the Parish and 2 miles N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart.
A School comprising both sexes in which Reading, Writing & Arithmetic is taught, the Females are also taught Needlework, it is partly Supported by Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair, and Partly by weekly contributions from the children's parents, it is Situated on the farm of Challoch about 2 miles N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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CHALLOCH TOLL GATES |
Challoch Toll Gates
Challach
Challoch
Challoch Toll Gates |
William Scott Toll Keeper
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr McCreadie
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 2 miles N.W [North West] of Newton Stewart.
The toll gates are placed at the junction of two roads namely the road from Newton Stewart to Girvan and from Newton Stewart to Glasgow by Penninghame. There is a neat house built at the junction of roads for the Toll Keeper, and is Situated on the farm of Challoch about 2 miles N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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HEUGH MILL (Corn) |
Heugh Mill
Heugh Mill |
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] Near the north end of the Town of Newton Stewart.
A Stone Building with a 12 feet Wheel, Worked by Water from the River Cree. It is used as a mill for grinding Oats & Barley, principally for the Farmers in the surrounding District. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
53 - Challoch School
53 - Challoch Toll Gates
48 - Heugh Mill
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GLENVOGIE |
Glenvogie
Glenvogie
Glenvogie |
Mr John McMillan
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] 3 1/2 Miles West of Newton Stewart.
A Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station so called from the name of the Farm on which it is situated.- |
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LINGREE BRIDGES |
Lingree Bridges
Lingree Bridges
Lingree Bridges |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart.
Two Small Bridges one on each Side of [the] Challoch Toll Bar on the Road from Newton Stewart to Girvan and on the Farm of Challoch. They are County Bridges. |
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Form 136 Page
54 - Glenvogie
54 - Lingree Bridges
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CAIRN [Oldhall] |
Old Barrow or "Cairn"
Old Barrow |
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart.
An old cairn of Stones enclosed by a circular fence with a few Fir Trees on the South Side, the Stones are much Scattered and it is Said that there has been human bones found when moving Some of the bottom Stones, it is Situated on the farm of Oldhall 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Newton Stewart. It has A Stone Coffin in it. |
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SAW MILL [Newtonstewart] |
Saw Mill
Saw Mill |
Mr James McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] ON the North side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
An oblong Stone Building with a wheel about 15 feet in diameter it is turned by water from the river Cree. The mill is employed Sawing timber for the Earl of Galloway it is built on the Site of a Cotton Mill, and is Situated on the N. [North] Side of Newton Stewart. |
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THE GORBALS [Newtonstewart] |
The Gorbals
Gorbals
The Gorbals
The Gorbals
Gorbals |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
William Dill Esqr. Newton Stewart
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] On the North side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
The name of the Northern part of the Town of Newton Stewart as well as some detached Houses at the Northern Extremity, Gorbals extends from the Bridge to the northern extremity of the Town, it is said to have taken its name from the circumstance of many of its inhabitants having migrated from a place of that name, in or near Glasgow. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
49 - Cairn
50 - Saw Mill
48 - The Gorbals
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DOUGLAS ACADEMY [Newton Stewart] |
Academy or The Douglas School
The Douglas School
The Douglas Academy
The Douglas Academy |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan
General Denomination |
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[Situation] On the North side of the Town of Newton Stewart.
An endowed School founded by the late Samuel Douglas Esqr. of Jamaica died 1799 The property (after some trouble and litigation) has been invested agreeably to the terms of the will, in lands in the parish of Ballintrae, Ayrshire. They yield a rental of between 200£ [£200] and 300£ [£300] in a year. After paying a Master 80£ [£80] and other expenses, the Trustees are to nominate on the foundation, as many boys at 20£ [£20] a year each for board, education and clothing as the funds will permit. The school is built on a piece of [Ground] extending to three acres, presented by the Earl of Galloway and was opened in 1834 |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
Mr John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile West of Newton Stewart.
A farm of nearly 12 Acres belonging to the Minister (for the time being,) of the Parish of Penninghame |
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HILL OF OLD HALL |
Old Hall Hill
Hill of Old Hall
Hill of Old Hall |
William Fleming
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile West of Newton Stewart.
A small hill of cultivated land, it has a plantation of Fir Trees on the N.E [North East] side and is situated on a farm of the same name. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
47 - Douglas Academy
50 - Glebe
54 - Hill of Old Hall
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CULLACH |
Cullach
Cullach
Cullach |
Mr McCullach Occupier
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] 2 miles West of Newtonstewart.
An ordinary farm house and offices attached, with about 140 acres of Land, the property of the Revd. [Reverend] J. Medland also a small cultivated hill on the same farm |
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CLACHRUM |
Clachrum
Clachrum
Clachrum
Clachrum |
Mr McCreadie occupier
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
The name of a farm of considerable extent, having no farm house upon it, but is occupied in connection with Challoch by Mr McCreadie, |
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CHALLOCH |
Challoch
Challach
Challoch
Challoch |
Mr McCreadie occupier
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr. Provost of Wigtown and Factor to the Estate
Mr John McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 2 Miles NW [North West] of Newton Stewart.
A good farm house with offices attached and a large farm the Property of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair. |
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Form 136 Page
77; 83 - Cullach
81 - Clachrum
73 - Challoch
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KNOCKSTOCKS |
Knockstocks
Knockstocks
Knockstocks
Knockstocks |
Mr John McMillan
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr.
William Scott |
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[Situation] N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
An ordinary farm House & offices attached with about 60 Acres of arable Land, the property of the Earl of Galloway. |
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NORTH BARNKIRK |
North Barnkirk
Barnkirk North
North Barnkirk
North Barnkirk
Northbarnkirk |
Mr John McMillan
William Dill Esqr.
Ainslie's Map 1782
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John Reid |
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[Situation] N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A farm house & Offices in good repair and a large farm attached, the property of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
78 - Knockstocks
75 - North Barnkirk
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NEWTONSTEWART |
Newtonstewart
Newtonstewart
Newtonstewart
Newtonstewart |
Ainslie's Map 1782
Statistics Wigton 1841
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] On the eastern Boundary of the Parish.
A considerable Market and Post Town on the River Cree, on the eastern boundary of the Parish, it also lies on the Borders of Wigtonshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. It lies on the Great Road from Dumfries to Portpatrick. The Parish Church is situated in this Town besides 2 others belonging to different bodies of Presbyterian dissenters and 1 Roman Catholic Chapel. Population in the year 1831 was 2241. Market Day Friday. (Note) The portion of the Town from about the Linen Company Bank (Westward) was in 1781 called Newton Dashwood and the other portion was called Newton Douglas, but since the whole has become the property of the Earl of Galloway The Town has been called Newtonstewart. |
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BRIDGE OF CREE |
Bridge of Cree
Bridge of Cree |
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr McMillan |
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[Situation] Over the River Cree at Newtonstewart.
A Bridge over the River Cree at Newtonstewart Substantially built of Granite, with Freestone Parapet and connects the counties of Wigton and Kirkcudbright and is supported by the two Counties it connects. - |
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SKAITH |
Skaith
Skaith
Skaith
Skaith |
George McHaffie Esqr.
John McCullach
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr John McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A substantial built farm House and Offices with a large farm of Land (generally cultivated) attached. |
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RELIEF CHURCH [Newtonstewart] |
Relief Church |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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[Situation] On the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A plain Stone Building used as a place of Worship by a Body of Presbyterian Dissenters It was built in the year 1793 and contains Seats for about 650 people The Minister is supported by the congregation He has also a manse or Free House as a residence |
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BREWERY [Newtonstewart] |
Brewery |
William Vernon |
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[Situation] South of the Gorbals in the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Stone Building used as an Ale and Porter Brewery |
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TANNERY [Newtonstewart] |
Tannery |
Mr Archibald Campbell |
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[Situation] on the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart.
Houses and yard used as a Tannery or Tan Yard. |
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CHALLOCH BURN |
Challoch Burn
Challochburn
Challochburn |
Mr William Dill
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr John McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 Mile West of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A small Burn forming the Southern & Eastern boundaries of the farm of Challoch, crosses the road from Newtonstewart to Girvan at Linloskin Bridge a few perches north of which it falls into the River Cree. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
72 - Relief Church
71 - Brewery
31 - Tannery
56 - Challoch Burn
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CLACHRUM MOSS |
Clachrum Moss
Clachrum Moss
Clachrum Moss |
Walter Beatty
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 Mile West of Newtonstewart.
A small moss on the south side of the farm of Challoch from which Fuel is taken for the use of Neighbourhood |
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BANK HILL |
Bankhill
Bankhill |
Mr John McCulloch
George McHaffie Esqr. |
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[Situation] 2 miles West of Newtonstewart.
A small cultivated hill on the farm of Skaith |
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LINLOSKIN BRIDGE |
Lisloskin Bridge
Linloskin Bridge
Linloskin Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 Mile NW [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A County Bridge over the Challoch burn on the Road from Newtonstewart to Girvan |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
83 - Clachrum Moss
83 - Bank Hill
81 - Linloskin Bridge
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CAIRN HILL |
Cairnhill
Cairnhill |
Mr John McCulloch
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
A small cultivated hill on the farm of Skaith. The Cairn or Pile of Stones from which the Hill is supposed to have derived its name, has a modern appearance, being merely a Square Pile loosely put together. |
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BARNEAM |
Barnym Hill
Barneam |
Mr William Dill
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
A cultivated hill on the S.W. [South West] side of the farm of Challoch |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
68; 79 - Cairn Hill
56 - Barneam
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RIVER CREE |
River Cree
Cree Water
River Cree |
George McHaffie Esqr.
Ainslie's Map 1782
Mr John McMillan |
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[Situation] Forms the Eastern Boundary of the Parish.
A considerable river dividing the Counties of Wigton and Kirkcudbright It is not navigable at this part, and has 3 Weirs across it, for the purpose of supplying various mills etc. with water power. |
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LINLOSKIN SAND HOLE |
Linloskin Sand Hole
Linloskin Sand Hole |
William Parkhill
Mr John McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 Mile NW [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A large gravel and Sand pit near Linloskin Bridge. The gravel etc is sold at the rate of 5d or 6d per load. The Sand is used for building. - |
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BARNKIRK HILL |
Barnkirk Hill
Barnkirk Hill |
James McLatchie
Alexander Strogan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A small prominent hill on the farm of North Barnkirk. It has a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] on its summit. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
[--] - River Cree
68 - Linloskin Sand Hole
68 - Barnkirk Hill
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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LAIGH KNOCKITOWL |
Laigh Knockietowl
Laigh Knockitowl |
Samuel McClure
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 2 1/2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
A small cultivated hill on the farm of Cullach, bounded on the N. [North] and E. [East] by a small planting of fir Trees. |
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THE BLACK HILL |
The Black Hill
The Black Hill |
Thomas McClymont
Nathaniel McNish |
013 |
[Situation] West of Newtonstewart.
A hill on the farm of Knockbrex having a belt of fir planting on its N [North] & South Sides - |
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THE WHITE HILL |
The White Hill
The White Hill |
Thomas McClymont
Nathaniel McNish |
013 |
[Situation] West of Newtonstewart.
A hill on the farm of [Knockbrex] the North & West part being planted. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
67 - Laigh Knockitowl
67 - The Black Hill
67 - The White Hill
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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PREACHING HOWE |
Preaching Howe
Preaching Howe
Preaching Howe |
Thomas McClymont
George McHaffie Esqr.
William Kelly |
013 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
A small hollow in which it is supposed the Covenanters assembled for Worship during the time of the Conventicles, Or, as it is commonly termed in the country "during the persecution". |
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RING KNOWES |
Ring Knolls
Ring Knowes |
Thomas McClymont
George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 Miles West of Newtonstewart.
A chain of small hills on the farm of Knockbrex. |
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SHINVALLEY MOSS |
Sninvalley
Sninvalley |
Thomas McClymont
William Kelly |
013 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 miles West of Newtonstewart.
A Moss on the farm of Knockbrex. |
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Parish of Penninghame
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CRAIGCOLVIN PLANTATION |
Craigcolvin Plantation
Craigcolvin Plantation |
Thomas Bryden
Alexander Stroyan |
013 |
[Situation] 1/2 Mile N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A small plantation on a Rocky Knowe. It is composed of Beech and Fir Trees. |
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OLD HALL PLANTATION |
Old Hall Plantation
Old Hall Plantation |
John McMillan Esqr. Factor to the Earl of Galloway
Thomas Bryden |
013 |
[Situation] 1/4 mile N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A plantation of mixed Wood close by Old Hall Farm House. - |
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DOON HILL PLANTATION |
Doon Hill Plantation
Doon Hill Plantation |
John McMillan Esqr.
Thomas Bryden |
013 |
[Situation] 1/4 Mile West of Penninghame Church Newtonstewart.
A plantation of mixed wood on Doon Hill - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
65 - Craigcolvin Plantation
45 - Old Hall Plantation
65 - Doon Hill Plantation
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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POT WELL |
Pot Well
Pot Well |
Mr William Dill
William McIntyre |
013 |
[Situation] West of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A spring well on the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart supposed to have been so called from its having had a Pot placed in it. |
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POT WELL WOOD |
Pot Well Wood
Pot Well Wood |
Mr William Dill
William McIntyre |
013 |
[Situation] West of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A small wood of Beech and Fir Trees, so called from a well of that name on its eastern side. - |
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OLD MILITARY ROAD |
Old Military Road
Old Military Road |
Mr William Dill
Ainslie's Map 1782 |
013 |
[Situation] West of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Portion of the Old Military Road from Dumfries to Stranraer, now used as a Common road. |
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[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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THE VENNELL [Newtonstewart] |
The Vennal
The Vennell
The Vennel
"Venall |
William Dill
Mr Sinclair Bookseller Dumfries
Common Spelling
Capt. [Captain] Brown's Scottish Dictionary |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A lane leading from the High Street to the Old Military Road.
A lane, an Alley " etc |
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BOG ENTRY |
Bog Entry
Bog Entry |
Mr William Dill
William McIntyre |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A lane leading from "The Gorbals" to a road called "The Back Road" on the west side of the Town of Newtonstewart.- |
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BACK ROAD [Newtonstewart] |
The Back Road
Back Road |
William McIntyre
Mr John Mcmillan |
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[Situation] On the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Road running nearly parallel to and on the south side of the Town of Newtonstewart. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
39 - The Vennell
39 - Bog Entry
37 ; 57 - Back Road
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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CORSBIE NURSERY |
Corsbie Nursery |
John Mitchell |
013 |
[Situation] On the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Nursery in which both the Fir and Forest Trees are reared. and from which great quantities are exported. |
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BOAT STONE |
Boat Stone
Boat Stone |
Mr. Thomas McAdam
Mr. Samuel McDowall |
013 |
[Situation] In the River Cree at Newtonstewart.
A large rock in the River Cree north of the "Bridge of Cree", and east of the Street called the Gorbals. - |
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SALT BOX BRAE |
Salt Box Brae
Salt Box Brae |
Mr William Dill
Mr John McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] On the West side of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A lane leading out of the west side of "The Gorbals" |
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Parish of Penninghame
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TOWN HALL [Newtonstewart] |
Market House
Market House
Town Hall
Town Hall or Court House
Town Hall |
Mr. William Dill
Mr. Samuel McDowal
Mr. John McMillan
George McHaffie Esqr.
Mr. Sinclair, Bookseller -
Dumfries - |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A large Building having a Tower and Clock. for the use of the Town, the under part
[of] the Building is occupied as Shops, the upper part is used as a Sessions house by the Magistrates of the District. It is situated in High Street and is the [Property] of the Earl of Galloway - |
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HIGH STREET [Newtonstewart] |
High Street
High Street |
Mr. John McMillan
Mr. William Dill |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
The most central and [principal] Street of the Town, the Houses are about two Stories high, and [slated] In it are situated the [principal] commercial and other [Buildings] in the Town. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
85 - Town Hall
33 - High Street
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Newtonstewart] |
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Reformed Presbyterian Church |
Mr Thomas Rowats
Henry Adam |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A plain stone Building used as a place of Worship by a body of Presbyterian Dissenters commonly called Covenanters There are seats in it for about 300 Persons It is situated in Glenluce Row in the Town of Newtonstewart was built by Private subscription, and the Minister is supported by Voluntary contributions from the Congregation. He has also a manse or Free House as a residence. |
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NURSERY |
Mitchell's Nursery |
John Mitchell |
013 |
[Situation] West of Newtonstewart.
A Nursery Garden in which both Forest & Fir Trees are reared. |
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MOAT |
The Moat
The Moat |
William Kelly
Alexander Conchie |
013 |
[Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart.
A square Mound about 16 feet high with a Ditch round it. |
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Parish of Penninghame
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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PENNINGHAME CHURCH [Site of] |
Site of Penninghame old Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
This is the Site of what was the Parish Church from the Year 1779 to 1844. It stood at the west side of a space called the Angle.- |
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THE ANGLE |
The Angle
The Angle |
Mr John McMillan
Mr William Dill |
036 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
The open space at the Junction of Wigton Row and Glenluce Row with High St. |
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PATH BRAE [Newtonstewart] |
Path Brae
Path Brae |
Mr. John McMillan
William Milligan |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A small rise in that part of High Street opposite the Linen Company's Bank.- |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
43 - Peninghame Church
63 - The Angle
63 - Path Brae
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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BOWLING GREEN [Newtonstewart] |
Bowling Green
Bowling Green |
Mr. Thomas McAdam
William McIntyre |
013 |
[Situation] on the West of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A small enclosure on the North side of Penninghame Church rented by a Club, all others are prohibited playing, with the exception of Visitors or Strangers |
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PARISH SCHOOL [Newtonstewart] |
Penninghame Parish School |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson |
013 |
[Situation] South of Glenluce Row in the Town of Newtonstewart.
A plain stone Building in which both the Ordinary and Higher Branches of Education are taught. The Master is supported partly by an endowment or allowance from the Heritors and partly by the weekly contributions of the Scholars. - |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Newtonstewart] |
Free Church School |
David Hunter |
013 |
[Situation] South of Glenluce Row in the Town of Newtonstewart.
A plain Stone Building in which the ordinary Branches of Education is taught, to both Sexes, also the Higher Branches of the Mathematics etc if required. The Master is partly supported from the Free Church Sustentation Fund, and partly from Weekly contributions from the Scholars. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
61 - Bowling Green
64 - Parish School
61 - Free Church School
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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WIGTON ROW [Newtonstewart] |
Wigtown Row
Wigtown Row
Wigtown Row
Wigton Row
Wigton Row
Wigton Row
Wigton Row
Wigton Row
Wigton Row |
Mr. John McMillan
Mr. Thomas Rowat
George McHaffie Esqr.
Old Latin Historical Atlas of Scotland
Act Parl [Parliament] 1662 2nd 3rd Guil lV [William 4th]
Extract from Sympson Hist [History] of Galloway about 200 years old
Ainslie's Maps 1782. 1796 & 1821
Statistics 1841
Hist [History] of Galloway 1841 |
013 |
[Situation] The Southern end of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Street at the Southern extremity of the Town. It is composed of houses of the ordinary class from One to Two Stories high, with garden attached. |
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LAIRD'S WELL |
Lairds Well
Lairds Well |
Alexander Ferres
Peter Deary |
013 |
[Situation] East of Wigtown Row in Newtonstewart.
A spring well supplying some of the Inhabitants of Wigton Row with Water, so called from the circumstance of the Laird of the Feu getting it Kept in order |
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GLENLUCE ROW [Newtonstewart] |
Glenluce Row
Glenluce Row |
Mr. John McMillan
Mr. William Dill |
013 |
[Situation] The South West end of the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Street of Houses of an ordinary class generally of one Story high only. They are in good repair and have gardens attached. - |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
70 - Wigton Row
70 - Laird's Well
69 - Glenluce Row
Note The Name (Wigton) is supposed to be
compounded of Saxon words Wic Village
Ton Hill denoting local situation
of the Town
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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BRITISH LINEN COMPANY'S BANK [Newtonstewart] |
British Linen Company's Bank |
Mr James Newal |
013 |
[Situation] In Newtonstewart.
A good stone Building with offices etc attached It has been used as a Bank for the last 16 years. - |
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MANSE (Reformed Presbyterian) [Newtonstewart] |
Reformed Presbyterian Manse
Reformed Presbyterian Manse
Manse (Refd. Presbn.) [Reformed Presbyterian] |
Thomas Rowat
Henry Adam
Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Wallace |
013 |
[Situation] South of Glenluce Row In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A Plain Stone Building for the use of the Minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Built by the Contributions of the Congregation - 1846 |
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Parish of Penninghame
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MANSE (Relief Church) [Newtonstewart] |
Relief Manse
Manse (Relief Church) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Wallace |
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[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A plain Stone Building The residence of the Minister of the Relief Church. - |
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PENNINGHAME CHURCH |
Penninghame Church
Penninghame Church
Penninghame Church |
John McMillan Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson
Mr John McKinnell |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
A neat Gothic edifice with a Spire 135 Feet High. It was built in the year 1841 and is the Parish Church of the Parish of Penninghame. It contains Seats for between 500 & 600 People. It is supported from the Landed Property by the Heritors of the Parish. The Minister has a Manse & Glebe besides his Stipend Annuity. - |
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GAS WORKS [Newtonstewart] |
Gas Works
Gas Works
Gas Works |
Mr. Thomas McAdam
Mr. William Dill
Mr. Charles McNally |
013 |
[Situation] In the Town of Newtonstewart.
The Property of a Private Company and is merely used for the lighting of certain Shops in the Town of Newtonstewart. |
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Parish of Penninghame
Form 136 Page
72 - Manse (Relief Church)
89 - Penninghame Church
61 - Gas Works
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
5th May 1846 |
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TANNERY [Newtonstewart] |
Tannery |
Mr. Archibald Campbell Newtonstewart |
013 |
The Houes are about two Stories high Slated there is a yard an Tan holes attached in which there is Sole and upper Leather Tanned and curried, the produce is generally Sold in the Neighbourhood, it is Situated on the West Side of Newtonstewart alongside the old Military Road and Potwell |
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POT WELL WOOD |
Pot well wood |
Mr. William Dill
Mr. McIntyre |
013 |
A Small wood of large beech trees and a few fir, it takes name from a well which is on the East Side of it called the Pot well |
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Plan 13 B -- List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
Tannery - Stone built Houses
Pot Well Wood - A Wood
[Parish] Penninhame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24 /46 [1846] |
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HIGH STREET [Newtonstewart] |
High Street |
Mr. John McMillan Newtonstewart
Mr. William Dill Newtonstewart |
013 |
The most central and principal Street of the Town of Newtonstewart. The Houses are generally about two Stories high built of Stone and Slated with office Houses generally in good repair there is also Small gardens attached to the Houses. In this Street are the Market house, principal Inn, Edinburgh and Glasgow bank Medical Hall, Apothecaries Hall and Several Commercial Shops of consequence |
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Plan 13 B -- List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
High Street - Houses and Street
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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BOAT STONE |
Boat Stone |
Mr Thomas McAdam Merchant Newtonstewart
Samuel McDowall Cree Bridge |
013 |
A large rock in the river Cree near the West side and in the rear of a Street in Newton Stewart Called the Gorbals it has got its name in consequence of a Ferry Boat passing near it at the time the Bridge was building. The Rock is covered in time of flood |
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SALT BOX BRAE |
Salt Box Brae |
Mr William Dill Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Lane from the West Side of a Street in Newton Stewart called the Gorbals to the Suburbs of Said Town |
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Plan 13 B -- List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
Boat Stone - A Rock
Salt Box Brae - A Lane
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24 /46 [1846] |
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CORSBIE NURSERY |
Corsbie Nursery |
John Mitchell Gardener Glenluce Row Newtonstewart |
013 |
In this Nursery is reared all Kinds of fir, ash, oak Beech and Thorn and is intend to rear all Kinds of plants Congenial to the Country. The produce is partly Sold in the neighbourhood and partly exported to Americia Isle of Man and to Ireland, it is Situated in the West Suburbs of Newtonstewart and in the Lands of Corsbie |
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THE BACK ROAD |
The Back Road |
William McIntyre Bog Entry Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Road in the Suburbs of Newtonstewart on the West Side and is generally parallel to the Town which leaves the Road in a North and South direction. |
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Plan 13 B -- List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
Corsbie Nursery - A garden
The Back Road - A Road
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24th /46 [1846] |
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OLD MILITARY ROAD |
Old Military Road |
Mr William Dill Newtonstewart |
013 |
A portion of a road in the West Suburbs of Newtonstewart now in good repair but is Said to be a part of the Old Military Road from Dumfries to Stranraer |
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THE VENNAL |
The Vennal |
Mr William Dill Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Lane leading from a Street called high Street in Newtonstewart to the North end of the portion of a road called the old Military Road in the Suburbs of the Town of Newtonstewart |
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BOG ENTRY |
Bog Entry |
Mr William Dill Newtonstewart
William McIntyre Bog entry Newton Stewart |
013 |
A Lane leading from the West Side of a Street [call'd] the Gorbals in Newtonstewart to a road called the back road in the West Suburbs of the Town of Newtonstewart |
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Plan 13 B List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
Old Military Road - A Road
The Vennal - A Lane
Bog Entry - A Lane
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24th /46 [1846] |
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POT WELL |
Pot well |
Mr. William Dill Newtonstewart
William McIntyre Newtonstewart |
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A Spring well in the Suburbs of Newtonstewart W [West] Side is on the west Side of a road called the old Military Road and is adjacent to a Small wood called the pot well wood the well has been called Pot well from it having a pot placed in the bottom in former times |
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Plan 13B List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object]
Pot Well - A well
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
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PENNINGHAME OLD CHURCH [Site of] |
Site of Penninghame old church |
Revd [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Manse Newtonstewart |
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There is nothing to be seen but merely the trace of the foundation of an old Church which had been built in the year 1779 and has been thrown down in the 1844 it was when Standing the Parish Church of Penninghame and is Situated on the West Side of a Space called the Angle in that part of the Town of Newtonstewart called the Newtown |
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List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
No. of Plan B
No. of Trace 3
[Object] Site of Ch [Church]
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN MANSE [Newton Stewart] |
Reformed Presbyterian Manse |
Thomas Rowatt Elder of the Ch. [Church], Newtonstewart
Henry Adam Newtonstewart |
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A Stone building Slated about 1 Story high with an Office in good repair. they have been built in the year 1846 by the Contribution of the Congregation, it is the residence of the Minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, it is Situated on the South Side of Glenluce Row in that part of the Town of Newtonstewart called the Newtown. |
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List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Plan 13 B
Trace 3
[Object] A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Note]
From Subsequent Inquiry from the Rev
Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Wallace, Minister of the Established Church
of Dumfries. He is of opinion that those places
built by the Congregations for their respective
clergymen are properly denominated Manse.
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS& [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846]
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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DOON HILL |
Doon hill |
Mr John Craik Inn Keeper Newtonstewart |
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A hill of cultivated land of a conical Shape with a Fir plantation on the North Side is Situated in the farm of Corsbie |
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GILL BRAE |
Gill brae |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newtonstewart |
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A precipice planted with mixed wood and hangs over the S. W [South West] bank of the River Cree about three fourths of a Mile North of Newtonstewart |
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ST NINIANS [R.C. Chapel] [Newton Stewart] |
St. Ninians |
Revd [Reverend] Richard Linnot Newtonstewart |
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The Roman Catholic Chapel of Newtonstewart the Clergyman is Supported by the Congregation, it is built of Stone and contains Seats for about 170 people it is Situated on the West Side of the Town [N. Newton Stewart] |
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Trace 3
[Object]
Doon hill - A hill
Gill brae - A portion of the bank of the River Cree
St. Ninians - A Chapel
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 17 /46 [1846] |
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CORSBIE HOUSE |
Corsbie House |
Mr. John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway [Newtonstewart] |
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A large house with Small plantations round it, there is Kept in it an Infant School which is partly Supported by Lady Galloway and partly by the childrens perants, there is also a School of Industry which is Supported by Lady Galloway The House is Situated about one fourth of a mile West of Newton Stewart The Infants School is composed of males and females and the females are taught to Sew in the School of Industry |
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MANSE [Penninghame] |
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Penninghame [Newton Stewart] |
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A large House with offices in good repair, a Small plantation on the West and garden on the South Side, is Situated in the Suburbs of Newton Stewart on the SW [South West] and is the residence of the minister of Penninghame Parish |
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Plan 13B List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Trace 2
[Object] Corsbie House - A House
Manse - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 17 /46 [1846] |
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DOUGLAS ACADEMY [Newton Stewart] |
Academy or the Douglas School |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Newton Stewart |
013 |
A male and female School endowed by Mr Samuel Douglas & the Money left in the hands of trustees, the childrens parents also contributes to the Support of the School, there is taught in it Reading writing arithmetic, English grammer Mathematics Greek and Latin. It is a Stone building about 2 Stories in height and a Tower over the Centre. The following Inscription is over the door Samuel Douglas
formerly of the Island of Jamiaca
Free School
built 1832
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Trace 3
[Object]
Academy or the Douglas School - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18th /46 [1846] |
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HEUGH MILL |
Heugh Mill |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway [Newtonstewart] |
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A Stone building with a Wheel about 12 feet in diameter turned by water from the River Cree, the Mill is generally employed grinding Oates and Barley for the Country farmers, it is Situated near the North end of one of the Streets of Newtonstewart calld [called] the Gorbals |
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CORSBIE FARM |
Corsbie Farm |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway |
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A farm house and offices in good repair with a small cultivated farm attach'd is Situated about the one fourth of a mile West of Newtonstewart |
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THE GORBALS |
The Gorbals |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Penningham [Newtonstewart] |
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A few detached houses of one of the Streets of Newton Stewart called the Gorbals is Situated on the N [North] Side of Said Town and on the Girvan Road it is said that the operatives of a Cotton mill formerly lived in the above mentioned houses |
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Trace 3
[Object]
Heugh Mill - A House
Corsbie Farm - House
The Gorbals - Houses
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18th [1846] |
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OLD BARROW [Newton Stewart] |
Old Barrow |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newtonstewart |
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An old cairn of Stones enclosed by a circular fence with a few Fir trees on the South Side, the Stones are much Scattered and it is Said that there has been human bones found when moving Some of the bottom Stones, it is Situated in the farm of old hall 1/2 Mile NW [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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Trace 3
[Object] Cairn of Stones
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18th /46 [1846] |
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SAW MILL [Newton Stewart] |
Saw Mill |
John McMillan Newtonstewart |
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An oblong stone building with a wheel about 15 feet in diameter is turned by water from the river Cree, the Mill is employed Sawing timber for Lord Galloway it is Said to have been built on the Site of a Cotton Mill and is Situated in the Suburbs of Newtonstewart N [North] Side |
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GLEBE [Newton Stewart] |
Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Penningham Newton Stewart |
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An oblong Stone built house about one Storie in height there is a farm of 11 acres of cultivated Land attached to the same, it is Situated about one half mile West of Newton Stewart and is held by the Rector of Penningham [Penninghame] Ph. [Parish] |
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Plan 13B List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
[Object]
Saw Mill - A House
Glebe - A House
[Note] An oblong stone
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18 /46 [1846] |
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OLD HALL HILL |
Old Hall hill |
William Fleming Old hall by Newtonstewart |
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A Small hill of cultivated land with Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station placed on the Summit, there is a fir plantation on the NE [North East] Side and Situated about one half mile West of Newton Stewart on the farm of old hall |
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BARBUCHANY |
Barbuchany |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newton Stewart |
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A Small hill of cultivated land with a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on the Summit there is Situated about one mile SW [South West] of Newton Stewart and on the farm of Barbuchany |
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BELLEVUE [Newton Stewart] |
Bellevue or Corsbie West |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newtonstewart |
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A Gentlemans house with offices in Suburbs of Newton Stewart and on the West Side thereof |
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Trace 3
[Object]
Old Hall hill - A hill
Barbuchany - A hill
Bellevue or Corsbie West - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 16 /46 [1846] |
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BARNKIRK SOUTH |
Barnkirk South |
William Fleming Old hall by Newton [Stewart] |
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A farm House and offices in good repair with a Small farm of cultivated Land, is Situated about three fourths of a mile West of Newton Stewart and on the farm of BarnKirk South |
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BARNKIRK HILL |
Barnkirk Hill |
William Fleming Old hall by Newtonstewart |
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A Small hill of cultivated land in the farm of Barnkirk South |
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OLD HALL |
Old Hall |
William Fleming Oldhall [by] Newton Stewart |
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A farm House and offices in good repair with a Small farm of cultivated Land, is Situated about one half mile West of Newton Stewart and on the farm of old Hall, there is a small fir plantation on the North Side of the House, The House is a low tatched building |
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Trace 3
[Object]
Barnkirk South - A House
Barnkirk Hill - A Hill
Old Hall - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 16 /46 [1846] |
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CHALLOCH SCHOOL HOUSE |
Challoch School House |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Penningham Newtonstewart |
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A School in which there is Taught Reading Writing Arithmetic English gramer and Sewing to the females The School is composed of male and female is Support by Mr Blair and partly by the parents of the children it is Situated in the farm of Challoch about 2 miles NW [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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CHALLOCH TOLL GATES |
Challoch Toll gates |
William Scott Toll Keeper, Challoch by Newton Stewart |
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The toll gates are placed at the junction [of] two roads namely the road from Newtonstewart to Girvan and from N [Newton] Stewart to Glasgow by Penningham, there is a neat house built at the junction of roads for the Toll Keeper, and is Situated in the faram of Challoch about 2 miles NW [North West] of Newtonstewart |
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Trace 1
[Object]
Challoch School House - A House
Challoch Toll gates - Gates and house
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18th /46 [1846] |
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SKAITH HILL |
Skaith hill |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Small cultivated hill with a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on the Summit thereof and a Small Fir plantation on the East Side it is Situated in the farm of Skaith about three miles West of Newtonstewart |
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GLENVOGIE |
Glenvogie |
Mr John McMillan Factor to Lord Galloway Newtonstewart |
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The name of a farm with a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station it is Situated about 3 1/2 miles from Newtonstewart and in the farm of Glenvogie and about 3 1/2 Miles NW [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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LINGREE BRIDGES |
Lingree Bridges |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Rector of Penninghame, Newtonstewart |
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Two Small Bridges one each Side of the Challoch Toll on the road from Newtonstewart to Girvan and each within a few perches of Said Toll They [are] about 2 miles NW [North West] of Newtonstewart in the farm of Challoch |
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Trace 1
[Object]
Skaith hill - A hill and Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
Glenvogie - A hill and Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
Lingree Bridges - Bridges
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 18 /46 [1846] |
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BARNEAM HILL |
Barnym Hill |
Mr William Dill [Newtonstewart] |
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A Cultivated hill with a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on the Summit thereof is Situated in SW [South West] Side of the farm of Challoch |
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CHALLOCH BURN |
Challoch Burn |
Mr William Dill |
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A Small Burn which is formed by the junction of many Small Streams and drains, and is the South and East boundary of a large farm called Challoch, it crosses the road from NewtonStewart to Girvan under the Bridge of Lisloskin a few perches North of which it falls into the River Cree |
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Trace 2
[Object]
Barnym Hill - A Hill and Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
Challoch Burn - A Stream or Burn
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS& [Royal Sappers & Miners]
11th April 184 [1846] |
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HIGH STREET [Newton Stewart] |
High Street |
Mr John McMillan Newtonstewart |
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The Houses from one two Stories in height built of Stone and Slated with office houses generally in good repair their are Small gardens attached to the Houses. In this Street Stands the British Linen Company Bank is Situated in the part of Newton Stewart called the Newtown the part of Said Street North of the Path Brae is not in the Newtown |
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BACK ROAD [Newton Stewart] |
Back Road |
Mr John McMillan Newtonstewart |
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A Road in the Suburbs of Newtonstewart, West Side, it pass from the Space called the Angle to Penninghame Ch. [Church] and on towards the North end of the Town- |
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No. of Plan B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
High Street - Houses and Street
Back Road - Road
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Newton Stewart] |
Reformed Presbyterian Church |
Mr Thomas Rowatt Elder in the church Newton Stewart
Henry Adam Newton Stewart |
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A building two Stories high built of Stone and Slated, there is in it Seats for about three hundred and ten people. It has been built in the year 1832 by the private contributions of the Congregation. The Minister of the Church is Supported by Similar means, it Serves for a district of about ten miles round Newton Stewart, it [is] Situated in Glenluce Row in the part of the Town of Newtonstewart called the Newtown The congregation of the church are by Some called Covenanters and Mountain Folk There is a Small enclosure round the church and Manse but not used as a Burial ground |
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No. of Plan 13 B
No. of Trace 3
[Object] A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st 1846 |
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BRITISH LINEN COMPANY BANK [Newton Stewart] |
British Linen Company Bank |
Mr James Newall Agent to the Bank Newtonstewart |
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A Stone building about two Stories high with offices Houses in good repair and a Small garden attached to it. The Bank has been Kept in it for the last Sixteen years and holds it by Charter it receives money on deposit and lends on discount the building Stands at the head of the path Brae in high Street, in that part of the Town of Newton Stewart called the Newtown |
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No. of [Plan] 13B
No. of Trace 3
[Object] House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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THE FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Newton Stewart] |
The Free church School |
David Hunter Teacher in the School Newton Stewart |
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An oblong Stone building Slated, one Story heigh, it is Situated on the South Side of the Space called the angle in that part of the Town of Newton Stewart called the Newtown. The Master is Supported partly by the Free Church Sustentation fund and partly by the childrens parents It is a Male & female School in which is taught the following if required. Reading writing, Arithmetices, Latin Book Keeping, Grammer Geography, History and Mathematics |
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No. of Plan 13 B
No. of Trace 3
[Object] A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Brack [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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BOWLING GREEN [Newton Stewart] |
Bowling Green |
Mr Thomas McAdam Newtonstewart
William McIntyre Newtonstewart |
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A Small enclosure adjacent to Penninghame Ch. [Church] on the North Side, in the Suburbs of Newton Stewart it is rented by the Bowling Club Since the year 1833 none of the Towns people are allowed to play except members, but Strangers or Visitors are allowed to play for Six weeks free of expense |
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GAS WORKS [Newton Stewart] |
Gas Works |
Mr. Thomas McAdam Newtonstewart
Mr. William Dill
Charles McNally Manager of the Gas Works Newtonstewart |
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It has been erected by a few Shareholders of the Merchants of the Town of Newton Stewart at their own expense and is to receive the profits of the gas light from hence forth the bought the title of the fue on which it is plac'd and lay down the pipes in Nov. [November] 1844 |
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No. of Plan B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Bowling Green - A field
Gas Works - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 30th /46 [1846] |
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PENNINGHAME PARISH SCHOOL |
Penninghame Parish School |
Revd [Reverend] Samuel Richardson [Newton Stewart] |
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An oblong Stone building, one Story high and Slated with a garden attached it is Situated on the South Side of the Glenluce Row in that part of the Town of Newton-Stewart called the Newtown. Teacher is Supported partly by an endowment of the Heritors and partly by the childrens parents. It is a Male and female School in which is taught Reading, writing, Arithmetic Latin Book Keeping Grammer Geography, History and Mathematics. The above course is Supposed to be taught if called for but there [are] very few reading any of the higher branches |
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No. of Plan 13 B
No. of Page Trace 3
[Object] A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter [Bracken]
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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THE ANGLE |
The Angle |
Mr. John McMillan Newtonstewart
Mr. William Dill Newtonstewart |
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The open space where the Streets, Wigtown Row Glenluce Row and High Street meet, it is much more like a quare than an angle on the West Side of the space is the Site of Penninghame old Ch. [Church]. The Angle Situated in the part of the Town of NewtonStewart called the Newtown |
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PATH BRAE |
Path Brae |
Mr John McMillan Newtonstewart
William Milligan Newtonstewart |
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A Small hill or rise in the Street generally called high St. in Newtonstewart, opposite the British Linen Company Bank |
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[Trace] 3
[Object]
The Angle - Street
Path Brae - A Street
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May the 1st /46 [1846] |
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MITCHELL'S NURSERY [Newton Stewart] |
Mitchell's Nursery |
John Mitchell Glenluce Row Newtonstewart |
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A Stone built house thatched with - A Nursery in which is reared ash oak Elm Beech all Kinds of Firs and Several Kinds of Srubs. The produce is Sold to the Neighbouring gentlemen and Farmers and part exported to America Isle of Man and Ireland, it is Situated in the Suburbs of Newton Stewart at the West end of Glenluce Row |
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No. of Plan 13 B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Mitchells Nursery - House and Garden
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 1st /46 [1846] |
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CRAIGCOLVIN PLANTATION |
Craigcolvin Plantation |
Thomas Briden Woodcutter to the Earl of Galloway Newton Stewart |
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A Small planting upon a Rocky Knowe.-
Beech & fir trees |
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OLD HALL PLANTATION |
Old Hall Plantation |
John McMillan Esqr. Newton Stewart |
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A Planting of Fir Ash & oak trees Close by Old Hall farm House |
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DOON HILL PLANTATION |
Doon Hill Plantation |
John McMillan Esqr. Newton Stewart |
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A Planting of Fir Ash & oak trees on Doon Hill |
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List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Robert Barlow RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
No. of Plan 13B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Craigcolvin Plantation - A Planting
Old Hall Plantation - A Planting
Doon Hill Plantation - A Planting
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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PREACHING HOWE |
Preaching Howe |
Thomas McClymont Knockbrea Newton [Stewart] |
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A small hollow in which about a 100 people might be congregated without being observed unless very near the place. It is said to have been resorted to by the Covenanters for public worship during the persecution. |
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RING KNOLLS |
Ring Knolls |
Thomas McClymont Knockbrea Newton [Stewart] |
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SHINVALLEY |
Shinvalley |
Thomas McClymont Knockbrea Newton [Stewart] |
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A moss upon the farm of Knockbrea. |
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List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Robert Barlow RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
No. of Plan 13B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Preaching Howe - a Hollow place
Ring Knolls - Little Hills
Shinvalley - a Moss
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl. [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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LAIGH KNOCKIETOWL |
Laigh Knockietowl |
Samuel McClure Knowe Village Via Newton Stewart |
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A small Cultivated hill upon the farm of Cullach bounded on the N [North] & E [East] by a small planting of fir trees. - |
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THE BLACK HILL |
The Black Hill |
Thomas McClymont Skaith Newton Stewart |
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A hill upon the farm of Knockbrea having a belt of fir planting upon its N [North] & S [South] sides - |
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THE WHITE HILL |
The White Hill |
Thomas McClymont Skaith Newton Stewart |
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A hill upon the farm of Knockbrea the N [North] & W [West] part being planted |
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List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Robert Barlow Royal Sappers & Miners
No. of Plan 13B
No. of Trace 2
[Object]
Laigh Knockietowl - Hill
The Black Hill - Hill
The White Hill - Hill
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl. [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd Apl. [April] 1846 |
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LINLOSKIN SAND HOLE |
Linloskin Sand Hole |
William Parkhill Newton Stewart |
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A large gravel pit contiguous to LinlosKin Bridge the gravel is sold at 5d & 6d per load & is used for building. - |
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BARNKIRK HILL |
Barnkirk Hill |
James McLatchie Newton Stewart |
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A Small prominent hill upon the farm of North Barnkirk upon its summit there is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] |
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CAIRN HILL |
Cairn Hill |
John McCulloch Skaith Newton [Stewart] |
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A Cultivated hill upon the farm of Skaith upon it is a Cairn or pile of stones supposed to have been for a guide to travellers in days gone by; when roads were few. |
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List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Robert Barlow RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
No. of Plan 13B
No. of Trace 2
[Object]
Linloskin Sand Hole - Gravel Pit
Barnkirk Hill - Hill
Cairn Hill - Hill
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl. [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd Apl. [April] 1846 |
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GLENLUCE ROW |
Glenluce Row |
Mr. John McMillan Newtonstewart
Mr. William Dill |
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The Houses are built of Stone generally Slated mostly one Story in height with a few two Stories in height, there are office Houses generally in good repair, and Small gardens attached, it is Situated in the SW [South West] part of the Town of Newtonstewart and in the part of the Town called the Newtown, on the South of this Street stands the Reformed Presbyterian Ch. [Church] |
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List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken April 29th /46 [1846] Examiner
No. of Plan B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Glenluce Row - Houses and Street
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
May the 1st /46 [1846] |
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WIGTOWN ROW |
Wigtown Row |
Mr. John McMillan Newton Stewart
Mr. Thomas Rowatt |
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Two rows of Stone built Houses generally Slated they are generally from one to two Stories in height and Some of the one Story Houses are tatched . They have offices generally in good repair and Small gardens attached, Wigtown Row - is Situated in the South end of Newton Stewart in a part of the Town called the Newtown |
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LAIRDS WELL |
Lairds Well |
Alexander Ferres Wigtown Row Newtonstewart
Peter Deary Wigtown Row Newtonstewart |
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A spring well in the rear of the East Side of Wigtown Row, it Serves a portion of the street with water, is said to called Lairds well in consequence of the Laird of the Fue on which it is, paying attention to it by getting it cleaned |
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List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
No. of Plan 13 B
No. of Trace 3
[Object]
Wigtown Row - Houses and Street
Lairds Well - Spring Well
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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BREWERY [Newton Stewart] |
Brewery |
William Vernon Gorbals Newtonstewart |
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An oblong Stone building two Stories high, built about Fifty years and is used as a Brewery during that period in which there is Beer ale and Porter made it is Situated in the South end of the Gorbals one of the Streets of Newton Stewart |
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GORBALS [Newton Stewart] |
Gorbals |
Mr. John McMillan Newtonstewart |
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The houses are not regular in height but they are generally one Story heigh and Some of them tatched it is Situated in the North end of Newton Stewart. |
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Trace 1
3 Chain Scale
[Object]
Brewery - A House
Gorbals - Street and Houses
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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RELIEF CHURCH [Newton Stewart] |
Relief Church |
Revd [Reverend] William Reid Newton Stewart |
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A plain Stone building about two Stories high is nearly of square dimensions it contains Seats for Six hundred and fifty people, it was built in the year 1793, the Minister is Supported by the Congregation. It is Situated in the Suburbs of Newton Stewart NW [North West] Side |
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Plan 13 B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain
Trace 1- 3 Chain Scale
[Object]
Relief Church - A House used as a place of Worship by a body of Presbterian Dissenters
[Parish] Penninghame
[Note] Dr [Doctor] Wallace of Dumfries is of opinion
that this being a house built by the Congregation
for the use of their Minister is properly designated
a Manse
[Signed] WS Loop Secd. Corpl. [Second Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 26 /46 [1846] |
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CHALLOCH |
Challoch |
Mr. John McMillan Newtonstewart |
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A neat Stone built House two Stories high with a farm yard in good repair, is sheltered on the South and by a fir plantation. There is attached a farm of about Seven hundred acres of Land generally cultivated and is the property of Colonel Stopford Blair, is Situated about two miles NW [North West] of Newtonstewart |
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CHALLOCH MOSS |
Challoch Moss |
Walter Beatty Challoch near Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Small Moss Situate in the W [West] Side of the farm of Challoch out of which is got fuel for the farm Houses |
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Trace 2
[Object]
Challoch - House
Challoch Moss - Moss
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
11th April 1846 |
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NORTH BARNKIRK |
Northbarn Kirk |
John Reid Northbarn Kirk by Newtonstewart |
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A farm House and offices in good repair built with stone and Slated with a large farm attached generally cultivated, is Situated one mile NW [North West of N. [Newton] Stewart and is the property of Colonel Stopford Blair |
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KNOCKSTOCKS |
Knockstocks |
William Scott Knockstocks by Newtonstewart |
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An indifferent house and offices built with Stone and thatched is Situated about three-fourths of a mile N [North] of Newton Stewart on the Girvan road, there is a farm attached, of about Sixty acres of cultivated land, the Property of Lord Galloway |
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Plan 13 B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Trace 1
[Object]
NorthbarnKirk - A House
Knockstocks - House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
11th April 1846 |
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SKAITH |
Skaith |
John McCulloch Skaith near Newtonstewart |
013 |
A farm house one Story high built with Stones and Slated with offices in good repair. There is large farm of land (generally cultivated) attached to it, is the property of Colonel Stopford Blair, it is Situated about three miles NW [North West] of Newton Stewart |
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CULLACH |
Cullach |
Henry McCulloch Cullach near Newtonstewart |
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A farm house, one Story high built with Stone and Slated, offices not in good repair generally There is a large farm of land attached and is generally cultivated is property of the Revd [Reverend] J. Maitland of Kells near N [New] Galloway |
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Plan 13 B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Trace 2
[Object]
Skaith - Houses
Cullach - Houses
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
11th April 1846 |
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KNOCKBREX HILL |
Knockbrex hill |
Thomas McClymond Knockbrex near Newtonstewart |
013 |
A Cultivated hill with a fir plantation on the North and East Sides of it, it is Situated in the farm of Knockbrex about two miles West of Newton Stewart |
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CAIRN HILL |
Cairn hill |
John McCulloch Skaith by Newtonstewart |
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A Small cultivated hill with a Small cairn if Stones on the Summit. The cairn or pile of Stones has a modern appearance and built Square without morter and is Situated in the farm of Skaith |
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Plan 13.B -- List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Trace 2
[Object]
Knockbrex hill - A Hill and Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
Cairn hill - A hill
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
11th April 1846 |
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CLUCHRUM |
Cluchrum |
Walter Beatty Challoch near Newtonstewart |
013 |
An oblong Stone building tatched and in bad repair is used for feeding Sheep There is a ruins a few perches NW [North West] of it and is in the farm Challoch |
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LISLOSKIN BRIDGE |
Lisloskin Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Newtonstewart |
013 |
A stone Bridge with one arch built over a Small burn that divides the farms of Challoch and Northbankirk and crossing the road from Newtonstewart to Girvan, it has been at the expense of the County and is still Kept in repair out of the county Bridge Money |
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Plan 13.B
List of Names collected by Peter Bracken Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Examiner
Trace 2
[Object]
Cluchrum - House
Lisloskin Bridge - A Bridge
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
4th April 1846 |
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BANK HILL |
Bank hill |
John McCulloch Skaith near Newton Stewart |
013 |
A small cultivated hill in the farm of Skaith Situated about three miles NW [North West] off Newton Stewart |
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CULLACH |
Cullach |
John McCulloch Skaith near Newtonstewart |
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A Small cultivated hill with a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station on the Summit of it, it is Situated in the farm of Cullach and about three mile West of Newtonstewart |
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CLACHRUM MOSS |
Clachrum Moss |
Walter Beatty Challoch near Newton Stewart |
013 |
A Small Moss Situated in the South Side of the farm of Challoch out of which is got fuel for the Neighbourhood |
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Plan 13.B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
Trace 2
[Object]
Bank hill - A Hill
Cullach - A hill and Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station
Clachrum Moss - A Moss
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
7th April 1846 |
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MARKET HOUSE [Newton Stewart] |
Market House
Town Hall |
Mr William Dill Newtonstewart
Samuel McDowall Cree Bridge by N. [Newton] Stewart
Mr John McMillan Factor to the Earl of Galloway |
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A Stone building about two Stories high with a Tower about fifty feet high on which is placed a clock for the use of the Town, it is Said to have been erected about Sixty five years ago, by a man named Douglas who was then Laird of the Town, it is now the private property of Lord Galloway, the front of the under part is let for Shops and in the rear is a black hole, The upper part of the house Serves as a Town hall where Magistrates meet to decide law cases it is Situated in high Street in the Town of Newton Stewart |
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[Plan] 13 B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken Examiner
3 Chain Trace 2
[Object] Market House Town Hall - A House
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
April 24 /46 [1846] |
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THE MOAT |
The Moat |
William Kelly Newton Stewart
Alexander Canchie Newton Stewart |
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No of Plan 13B
No of Trace 2
[Object]
The Moat - Mound
[Parish] Penninghame
[Note]
I cannot find any particular
name for this moat but probably
Mr. McHaffie may Know something
about it. The authorities that I have
given are also residenters who remember
seeing it previous to its being planted
[Signed] Robert Barlow
Corpl. [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
2nd May 1846. |
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PENNINGHAME CHURCH |
Penninghame Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Newtonstewart
Mr John McKinnelll Architect Newtonstewart |
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A neat edifice built in the Gothic Style and has a Tower with a Spire on it which Stands 135 feet above the surface, the building Stands about the centre of a Square inclosure, the Burial ground is a few perches South of the Ch. [Church] It is the parochial Church of Penninghame it has been built in 1841, the present Incumbent is the Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Endowed by the Heritors of the parish and has a Glebe and Manse, The Church is Said have Seats for between five and Six hundred people it is Situated in the West Suburbs of Newtonstewart, in that part of the Town Called the Newtown |
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Plan 13 B
List of Names collected by Pri [Private] Peter Bracken
Plan 13 Page B
3 Chain Trace No. 3
[Object] Church
[Parish] Penninghame
[Signed] Peter Bracken
Pri [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
May 5th /46 [1846] |
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Plan 13B.
Names of Parishes
Parish of Penninghame
[Date Stamp] Ordnance Survey MS Store. Southampton 14 Aug [August] 91 [1891] |
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