Volume contents
- 1 - Wamphray , Page 1 (start)
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- 200 - Wamphray , Page 200 (end)
- 201 - Wamphray , Title Page
- 202 - Wamphray , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE KNOWE | Castle Knowe Castle Hill |
Mr Hamilton Saughtrees Alexander French Wamphraygate James Little Hillhead Estate Plan dated 1765 deposited at Goodhope in the Parish of Johnstone |
034 | A slight eminence on which are indistinct remains of a Camp or British fort, the remains indicate it to have been of oval form measuring upwards of 100 feet in diameter. Large foundation stones have been dug up by the present farmer in order to make way for the plough. On the Estate Map [--- ] the Font is named thus, An old Birr[--] Castle Knowe is the name known. |
| FORT (Remains of) [Castle Knowe] | 034 | |||
| STAYWOOD | Staywood | Estate Map dated 1765 Alexander French Wamphraygate Mr Hamilton Saughtrees Ancient and Modern Valuation Roll of the County by Commissioners of Supply |
034 | A cottages in a ruinous condition inhabited by agricultural labourers. An old name formerly a farm town. |
Continued entries/extra info
158 Parish of Wamphray Sheet 34.1 Trace 2
Castle Knowe Castle Hill situation 14 Chains North North East from Saughtrees
Only one entry for Castle Knowe
Entry for Castle Knowe Plantation scored out
Staywood situation 15 Chains South East from Saughtrees
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 50 - Parish of Wamphray, OS1/10/50
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Wamphray.
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.