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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL COTTAGE | Laurel Cottage Laurel cottage |
James Caig Mr. McCartney |
054 | [Situation] About 1 Mile N. N. E. [North North East] of Balmae A neat cottage built house having a good Garden attached. It was founded in the year 1826 by the Dowager Selkirk, for the accommodation of the Teacher of Townhead School.-- |
| TOWNHEAD SCHOOL | Townhead School Townhead School Townhead |
James Caig Mr. McCartney Ainslies Map 1820 |
054 | [Situation] 1 Mile N. N. E. [North North East] of Balmae A modern built house, erected in the year 1826 by the Earl of Selkirk. Ir is used as a parochial school house; and the average number of scholars attending it is about 40. who are educated in the ordinary branches taught in English Schools including Mathematics Classics &c. The Teacher of which has an annual Salary of £25.13.2 1/2 besides Scholars fees. |
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Parish of Kirkcudbright
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100 Laurel Cottage
99 Townhead School
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 158 - Parishes of Kirkcudbright, Borgue and Rerrick, OS1/20/158
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Kirkcudbright, Borgue, and Rerrick.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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