Volume contents
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- 180 - Jonhstone , Title Page
- 181 - Jonhstone , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCHWOOD PLANTATION | Lochwood Plantation Lochwood Plantation Lochwood Plantation |
David Johnstone (wood Forester) John Waugh (Woodman) William Bryden (Woodman) |
024 | A large Plantation on the East side of the Moffat and Lochmaben Road. It is chiefly composed of Fir wood but there are some Forest Trees amongst. |
| LOCHWOOD WOOD | Lochwood Wood lochwood Wood Lochwood Wood |
David Johnstone (Wood Forester) Mr Stewart factor for Raehills John Waugh (Woodman) William Bryden (Woodman) |
024 | A large tract of Natural Wood nearly surrounding Lochwood (Tower scored out) Castle It is chiefly composed of Ash and Plain Trees but there is some Brushwood amongst. Lochwood Wood is the name that is known. Lochwood may be sufficient. |
| WATCH KNOWES | Watch Knowes Watch Knowes Watch Knowes |
David Johnstone (Wood Forester) John Waugh (Woodman) John McGhee (Blacksmith) |
024 | Two small Knowes detached near to Lochwood Castle. They are supposed to have been used for the purpose of watching in ancient times when the English made their attacks on the Scotch. in 1593 Sir James Johnstone proprietor of Lochwood Castle killed Lord Maxwell at the Battle of Dryfe Sands, perhaps they were used for watching then. They are merely called Watch Knowes in the district. etc etc |
Continued entries/extra info
44, Parish of Johnstone Plan 24.15 Trace N. 3
Lochwood Wood situation Adjoining Lochwood Castle on the north
Lochwood Plantation situation 1 1/3 mile North east from Lochwood
Watch Knowes situation 1/4 mile South East by South from Lochwood.
Charles J Fearnside
Sapper R. E. [Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 28 - Parish of Johnstone, OS1/10/28
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Johnstone.
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.