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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water of Urr | James Coltart n & s Holm Alexander Coltart n & s North Glen |
A large Stream issuing out of Loch of Urr and flowing in a Southerly direction receiving all the superfluitant water for miles on both sides of its Course. It passes by the villages of Crogo, Corsock, Haugh and Dalbeattie, from here it takes a Serpentine Course winding its way by Palnackie to the Scar, where it forms itself into a channel to its embouchre into the Solway Firth (Convenient to Castle Hill) The River is Navigable for Sloops of Considerable tonnage as far as Palnackie, and Dalbeattie Quay, at Spring Tides, also it abounds much with Salmon, Trout, herling and flounders. |
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Addresses of Authorities and full date of signature cannot be seen due to fold at spine.
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List of Names collected by John Bray c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
No. of Plan 46 c
Trace 1
Township or Parish: Buittle & Colvend
Object:
Water of Urr - A River
[Signed] John Bray Augt. [August] 16th
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 139 - Parishes of Buittle and Colvend and Southwick, OS1/20/139
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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