Volume contents
- 1 - Glencairn , Page 1 (start)
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- 257 - Glencairn , Title Page
- 258 - Glencairn , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALWHAT WATER | Dalwhat Water | Thomas Little Marwhirn} Robert Hastings, Minnyhive} Peter Mc Knight , Minnyhive} Statistical Act. [Account] of Dumfries, |
020; 029; 030 | [Situation] From near Nn. [Northern] point of Parish running South- East to a point ½ mile South from Moniaive , A considerable stream rising in the hills towards the western boundary of the parish and flowing in a generally eastward course until it falls into the Cairn Water a little below Minnyhive. The valley at this point (shewn on Trace 3) widens considerably and though not extending beyond the parish Road has probably a greater breadth here than at any other part west of Minny hive . |
| MOTTY | Motty . | Thomas Little Marwhirn} Robert Hastings, Minnyhive} James Crinzian, Woodhead,} |
030 | [Situation] 2⅙ miles N W, [North West] from Moniaive This name, about the origin of which no information can be obtained, is given to a small thatched cottage in indifferent repair and occupied by two families . It forms part of the occupancy of Thomas Little of Marwhirn and is the property of Robert Cutlar Ferguson Esq.' of Craigdarroch. |
| UPPER CAITLOCH | Upper Caitloch | Robert Hastings, Minnyhive} William Crinzian Woodhead} Thomas Little, Marwhirn} Valuation Rolls |
030 | [Situation] 2 ⅙ miles N W, [North West] from Moniaive, Formerly two Cottages with outhouses and gardens attached. At present there is only one Cottage ( the other being in ruins) thatched and dilapidated & occupied by one family — This also forms part of Thomas Little's occupancy & belongs to Robert Cutlar Ferguson Esq. of Craigdarroch. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 65,
Parish of Glencairn -- Sheet 30/9 . Trace No. [Number] 3 .
[Entry for Motty's Burn is scored out]
[Signed] Thomas Matheson C A. [Civil Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
check Dalwhat Water - Descriptive Remarks - last word of line 6 seems to be written 'shewn' instead of 'shown'. 2nd last line 'at' - I am assuming this is an overwritten word rather than crossed out.
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.