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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAGWINE | Lagwine Lagwine Lagwine |
James Sloan James Sloan Junior Ainslies Map.1820 |
005 | About 34 chains N.N.W.[North North West] of Carsphairn A farm house and out houses in bad repair, with a farm of land attached. The property of the Hon.Col.[Honourable Colonel] McAdam Cathcart. This house it is said was for a short time the residence of Grierson of Lag, during the persecution. |
| BLACKBRAES KNOWE | Blackbraes Knowe Blackbraes Knowe |
James Sloan James Sloan |
005 | [Situation] 20 chains N.N.W.[North North West] of Carsphairn village A small knoll or ridge on the farm of Lagwine, its surface consists of heathy pasture. |
| SCAR KNOWE | Scar Knowe | Plan 9A | 005 | [Situation] A little better than 1 mile E by S. [East by South] of Carsphairn Village. For Description see Name List for plan 9A |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 25
Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 56 - Lagwine
62 - Blackbraes Knowe
[Note] "Lagwine appears to be from the
Gaelic words Lag. uaine i.e.
the green pit or hollow
Its relation or affinity to the modern name Green Well
in page 21 is easily discerned
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 10 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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