Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUIDICAL CIRCLE | Druidical Circle | Walter Jamieson n Holm James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 | A circle of Stones on the Farm of the Holm it has every appearance of having been a Druidical circle and Some of the most intelligent people in the Neighbourhood gives it the above name |
| FERGIES POOL | Fergies Pool | Walter Jamieson Holm James Sloane ns Carsphairn |
005 | A Small but very deep pool in Carsphairn Lane it is situate about 25 chains SW [South West] of the Holm Farm House. Note - This name is probably derived from some person named Fergus or Fergusson, both of which are often pronounced Fergie in Galloway. |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 3
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Druidical Circle - Circle of stones
Fergies Pool - A Pool
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
25th October 1849 [1849]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 10 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/10
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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