Volume contents
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- 439 - Sanquhar , Title Page
- 440 - Sanquhar , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAWICK WATER | Crawick Water. | Johnston's County Map. History of Sanquhar. The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson. |
002; 003; 005; 006 | The upper or northern portion of the Crawick shown on this sheet, has on its right bank, directly facing the Crawick Mill, the Holm respecting which the Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson, in his History of Sanqu- har, writes, "In descending the stream of the Crawick we Come to the delightful villa of the Holm, Embosomed in the sheltering woods, and looking through its narrow vista afar to the mossy heights of Kello. * * * * * A lovelier spot can scarce be witnessed, and a sweeter seclusion cannot be desired. The Witches' Linn, a darkly shaded rivulet which falls into the Crawick at this Enchanting nook, Concealed, it is said, the band of the brave Knight of Douglasdale, when he rescued the Peel of Sanquhar from the occupancy of the English, who held that |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 117,
Parish of Sanquhar -- Sheet 6.10. Trace No. [Number] 3.
[CRAWICK WATER - Situation:]
On Western
Parish - Boundary
[Page is signed:]
Thomas Matheson CA [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
CRAWICK WATER entry is continued on the next page.
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 44 - Parish of Sanquhar, OS1/10/44
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Sanquhar.
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.