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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWELL BANK | Highwell Bank Highwell Bank Highwell Bank |
William Hunter Arundell Esq James Lorimer Andrew Stobo |
031 | [Situation] About 13 chains North ofBaaaaarjarg Village. A small mixed plantation Situated on a Steep between Drum Bank and Tor Knowe the property of William Hunter Arundell Esq. the name is taken from its being on a brow under "High Well". |
| BARJARG | Barjarg Village Barjarg Village Barjarg Village Barjarg Barjarg Barjarg Barjarg |
W H Arundell Esq James Lorimer James McCubbin William Carrson [Auctioneer] Johnstone's Co. [County] Map Stat Acc [Statistical Account ] of Dumfries Valuation Roll in 1827 |
031 | [Situation] Abut 25 chains N.E. [North East] of Barjarg Tower. A small range of Buildings 5 chains long Situate on the E. [East] Side of the Road between Dumfries and Penpont. About 2 miles from the former & 4 from the latter it derived its name from Barjarg house which is a very old building it is the property of WilliamHunter Arundell Esq and occupied by him. |
| BARJARG QUARRY | Barjarg Quarry Barjarg Quarry Barjarg Quarry |
W H Arundell Esq James Lorimer James McCubbin |
031 | [Situation] About 7chains South-West of Barjarg Village. Large and extensive Lime Works. There are three Kilns but two of which are in a ruinous condition, the greater part of the Stone is take out of a mine and conveyed to the kiln by means of Iron Trucks . The Mine is about 150yards under Ground, the property of W H Arundell Occupied by William McCaig. A Limestone Quarry near Barjarg Tower. |
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[Parish of Keir] Plan 31.15 Trace No. 1
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 29 - Parish of Keir, OS1/10/29
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Keir.
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.