Volume contents
- 1 - Glencairn , Page 1 (start)
- 20 - Glencairn , Page 20
- 40 - Glencairn , Page 40
- 60 - Glencairn , Page 60
- 80 - Glencairn , Page 80
- 100 - Glencairn , Page 100
- 120 - Glencairn , Page 120
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- 256 - Glencairn , Page 256 (end)
- 257 - Glencairn , Title Page
- 258 - Glencairn , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLEFERN WATER | Castlefairn Water Castlefairn Water Castlefairn Water Castlefairn Water |
Mr. Morrine Mr. Mc Turk Mr Blacklock statistics of Parish |
030; 039 | [Situation] From the S,W [South West] side of Parish running N,E, [North East] A considerable River which [flows] from the S.W. [South West] side of the [Parish ---] derives its name from and which it bears to its junction with Craigdarroch Water |
| BLACKSTON | Blackston Blackston Blackston |
Mr Morrine Mr. Mc Turk Mr Blacklock |
030 | [Situation] 49 Chains South from Minnyhive Cross. A considerable Farm House, Houses, and Garden, with [land] attached occupied by Mr. [George] Blacklock, G Collows Esqr. proprioter. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 134,
Parish of Glencairn -- Plan 30 - 15 Trace 4
[Entry Scored Out/Incomplete]: Blackston Hill
Part of a hill which is divided into 3 farms, the highest part is called [Poundland] hill .
[written below Castlefern Water]: See remark on page 203
Transcriber's notes
Descriptive Remarks - some words lost in the fold
Blackston hill - highest farm doesn't look like 'Poundland' hill, but this would make more sense. First letter could be an 'S' or 'P', 2nd looks like an 'a' and not an 'o'
Blackston - Descriptive remarks - proprietor spelt wrong
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 21 - Parish of Glencairn, OS1/10/21
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Glencairn.
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.