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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARR MOOR | Barr Muir Barr Muir Barr Muir |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Mr. Williamson Mr. Sharp |
006; 012; 013 | A district of rough, uncultivated land so named in the District. |
| ROWANTREE CRAIG | Rowantree Craig Rowantree Craig Rowantree Craig |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Simpson Mr. J. Williamson Mr. Sharp of Glenglas. |
012 | A collection of Sandstone rocks on Barr Muir and named so in the District. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 347,
Ph. [Parish] of Sanquhar -- Plan 12.8 Trace 3
[BARR MOOR - Situation:]
From the Wn. [Western] vicinity
of Sanquhar, extending S.W. [South West] to a Wall which
divides it and the lands
of Drumbuie.
[ROWANTREE CRAIG - Situation:]
About 33 Chains
N,E, [North East] from Benzien
Craig,
[Page is signed:]
Chas. [Charles] J Fearnside
Pte. [Private] R. S. & M's. [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Transcriber's notes
An entry for "The Dod" has been struck out - with the comment:
"Dod is a hill, it is a sheepherd,s name unknown to others in the District. It seems unnecessary."
BARR MOOR
- a transcription table entry was created, map reference 006; 012; 013 from other entries on Pages 176, 179, 269, 271, 281.
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.