Volume contents
- 1 - Closeburn , Page 1 (start)
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- 284 - Closeburn , Title Page
- 285 - Closeburn , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID CAIRN | Mid Cairn (Tumulus) Mid Cairn (Tumulus) |
Robert Boreland, Auchencairn James Blackwood, Pothouse Samuel McAdam, Clauchrie Estate Map of Closeburn |
032 | [Situation] 34 Chains E, [East] from Royach Cairn A large tumulus consisting of small stones situated on a slight eminence within Gawin Moor. As there are no stones to be met with for a considerable distance around the tumulus much labour must have been expended in constructing this and the other tumuli in the neighbourhood, but nothing seems to be known regarding their history |
| BLACK STAND | Black Stand | Robert Boreland James Blackwood Samuel McAdam |
032 | [Situation] 1 1/4 mile S,E,E, [Slouth East, East] from Auchencairn. A small piece of black mossy ground within Gawin Moor |
| BLACKSTAND RIG | Blackstand Rigg | Robert Boreland James Blackwood Samuel McAdam |
032 | [Situation] 1 1/4 mile E. [East] from Auchencairn. A long low ridge situated within the Black Stand and lying parallel with Duncow Burn |
Continued entries/extra info
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Plan 32-13 -- Trace 3 -- Parish of Closeburn
[signed] W. Paterson c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 6 - Parish of Closeburn, OS1/10/6
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Closeburn.
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.