Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILN PLANTATION | Kiln Plantation Kiln Plantation Kiln Plantation |
W H Arundell James Lorimer James McCubbin |
031 | [Situation] About 16 Chains N.E. [North East] of Barjarg Tower. A Fir Plantation situated on the South side of Barjarg Lime Kiln from which it derives its name. the property of W H Arundell Esq. |
| HIGH WELL | High Well High Well High Well |
James Lorimer Nether Keir James McCubbin Boatcroft John McKinnel Cleugh House |
031 | [Situation] About 7 chains North of Barjarg Village. This name applies to where a Small Stream crosses the Turnpike Road 5 Chains W. [West] of Barjarg Village and from whence the people of the Village take their Water, There is no Well. |
| BARJARG TOWER | Barjarg Tower Barjarg Tower Barjarg Tower Barjarg House |
W h Arundell Esq James Lorimer Edward Hogan Esq Stat Acc [Statistical Account] of Dumfries |
031 | [Situation] About 24 chains S.W. [South West] of Barjarg Village. A residence the property of the Occupier W H Arundell Esq. The greater part of the house is modern having two Towers at each end, the Tower on the East was a Stronghold belonging to the Griersons of Lagg, the Western one is modern & was erected to correspond with the other. The Eastern Tower would probablybe built about 1587, at which date the Estate of Barjarg was acquired by Grierson form Earl of---- [caught in fold of page] |
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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.