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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Well | Robert Strachan Gelston Lodge Castle Douglas William Baird White Hill Castle Douglas |
A considerable Spring Situated on the farm of Gelston Lodge - and in a field called Timothy from which it has derived its name - its Water is remarkably good and is Much used in Summer. by the neighbouring people. | ||
| Croach | Robert Strachan Gelston Lodge Castle Douglas William Baird White Hill Castle Douglas |
A Large hill of considerable Elevation on the farms of Gelston Lodge and Boreland the Surface of which is Rocky Pasture covered with furze. on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Boreland. |
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Plan 45 D
List of Names collected by John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Parish: Kelton
Object: Timothy Well - Spring;
Croach - Hill
[signed[ John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Decr. [December] 26th 1848
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 136 - Parishes of Kelton, Rerrick and Buittle, OS1/20/136
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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