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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVAN BRAES | Kevan Braes . . . Kevan Braes |
Douglas M.Hawthorn Commercial Inn Whithorn Alexander Stewart High Mains Whithorn |
034 | A Small hill inside the Burgh of Whithorn which Comprehends 3 fields is occupied as a Croft by Mr McKie of Culneog and Property of the Earl of Galloway It is very rocky and partially covered with furze |
| CASTLE HILL WELL | Castle Hill Well | Douglas Hawthorn Whithorn Alexander McCutcheon Whithorn Anthony Paterson Whithorn Alexander Hannah Butcher Whithorn |
034 | A Spring of excellent water on the lands of Bishopton and adjacent to the town of Whithorn the inhabitants of the town resort to this well for water during the Winter months, but it being unenclosed the water is rendered unfit for domestic use during the Summer by cattle Standing in it. very trifling expence would make it the best Spring in the locality and add much to the Convenience of the town. It is traditionally reported to have been the well from which water was Supplied for the Castle of the Bishop of Galloway who formerly resided near this hence the name |
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[Page] 117-- Form No 136List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 34A Trace 6
Parish of Whithorn
Objects
Kevan Braes -- Hill
Castle Hill Well
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant]
August 9th 1848
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