Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poidle Bridge | Poidle Bridge Pettle Bridge |
Thomas Johnston Gardener Orchardton House Auchencairn Colonel Maxwell Esqr Orchardton House Auchencairn |
This name applies to a foot stick across Chapel Croft Lane Convenient to where Slate row Burn empties itself into it. This foot Stick has taken its name from a fishing Basket Set across the Burn here - to catch Salmon which is generally Known in the Country as a Poidle | |
| Rig of Torr | Thomas Johnston Gardener Orchardton House Auchencairn Robert Wilson Rigg of Torr Auchencairn |
A Small farm house and out houses in good repair with a farm of Land attached chiefly arable - proprietor William Cairns Esqr. Resident in a America |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 138
Plan 45 D
List of Names collected by John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Parish: Rerwick
Object: Poidle Bridge - Foot Slick; Rig of Torr - Houses and farm
Trace 9
[signed] John Bray
Decr [December] 26th
Transcriber's notes
Full addresses of Authorities and details of Signature cannot be seen due to fold at spine.
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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