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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Craig | Robert Strachan Gelston Lodge, Castle Douglas. William Baird White Hill Castle Douglas |
A large projecting Rock on the North Side of Screel hill hence its name - | ||
| Potterland Burn | Alexander Livingston Potterland Auchencairn Robert Coskry Miller of Potterland Auchencairn |
A considerable Stream or Burn gathering in the farm of white hill and Ingleston Moor - and runs in an Easterly direction passing through White Hill farm - through Which it is called White Hill Burn it then runs through Potterland farm from which this portion derives its name - turns Potterland Mill and empties itself into Potterland Lane a little below the Mill |
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Plan 45 D
List of Names collected by John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Trace 2
Parish: Kelton
Object: Hanging Craig - Rock; Potterland Burn - Stream
[signed] John Bray C A [Civilian Assistant]
Decr. [December] 13th 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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