Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDEN-BOWER CRAIG | Maiden-bower Craig | Mr. Gilson Jenny-gill Mr. Gelespie Hightown |
055 | A large Rock, curiously hollowed, on the farm of Maiden-bower, [situated about a mile, to the east of Dumfries;] Mr. Gilson, & Mr. Gelespie, says that it has been handed down by tridition, that it was formerly, famous for beign the scene, of som rites, practised as a test of Virginity. |
| MAIDEN-BOWER | Maiden-bower | John Robson Maiden-bower John Hall Craigs |
055 | A large farm house, two Stories high, with out houses including, a thrashing machine, and a farm of land attached: the houses all of which are in good repair, it is the property of Mr. McMullan, it takes its name from being convenient to the Maiden Craig. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 90 -- Dumfries Shire -- List of Names collected by Samuel Coupland c/a [Civilian Assistant] -- 1st Examiner
[Parish] Dumfries
Plan x No of Trace 1
[Object]
Maidenbower Craig -- A Craig
Maidenbower -- A House
[Signed] Samuel Coupland
3rd June /47 [1847]
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 12 - Parishes of Dumfries and Torthorwald, OS1/10/12
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parishes of Dumfries, and Torthorwald.
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Dumfries, which is in the south west of Scotland.