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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLO WATER | Kello Water. | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson, Johnston's County Map, History of Scotland, |
005; 006; 012 | A considerable stream having its source at Kello Head near the base of Black Larg, on the Confines of Ayrshire and falls into the Nith at Kello Side. Kello is a similar water to the Euchan and the same remarks are applicable to both. Kello is derived from the Gaelic word "Coille' a wood and signifies 'the wooded stream', Dr. [Doctor] Simpson. |
| CARCARSE | Carcarse | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Walter Greenshiels. William Sharp. |
012 | A shepherds Cottage and outhouse slated and in good repair, with garden attached, the property of the Duke of Buccleuch and in the occupation of Mifs [Miss] Hitchin of Kello Side.- William Hastings shepherd - tenant. Dr. [Doctor] Simpson derives this name from Car, a fort & Carse, swampy ground. |
| CARCARSE BURN | Carcarse Burn. | The Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson. Walter Greenshiels William Sharp. |
012 | A small stream rising on the North west side of Mid Hill on Carcarse farm & flowing in a north easterly direction by Carcarse, falls into Kello Water. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 260
Parish of Sanquhar. -- Sheet 12.3, Trace No. [Number] 2.
[KELLO WATER - Situation:]
On Wn. [Western] Parish
Boundary.-
[CARCARSE - Situation:]
5½ miles S.W.W. [South West West]
from Sanquhar
Burgh
[CARCARSE BURN - Situation:]
From the East
Side of Carcarse, -
East - N.N.E- [North North East] to
Kello Water.
[Page is signed:]
C A. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Matheson
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.