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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeaton Moss, Carsphairn | Smeaton Moss | William Rowan n&s Backhill of Fingland Minnihive James Sloane n&s Carsphairn |
A Small tract of mossy lands on the farm of Nether Smeaton hence the name. | |
| Smeaton Bridge, Carsphairn | Smeaton Bridge | William Rowan n&s Backhill of Fingland Minnihive William Dickson n&s Stroanfreggan James Sloane n&s Schoolmaster, Carsphairn |
A good Substantial Bridge built with Lime and Stone Consisting of one Arch, over the Water of Ken and on the road leading from Carsphairn to Minnihive and Situated adjacent to Smeaton dwelling house hence the name, it has been erected at the expense of the County and hitherto has been Kept in repair by the Same, |
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List of names collected by John Bray C/a [Civilian assistant] 1st Examiner
John Bray C/a [Civilian assistant] Feby. [February] 4th 1850
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 20 - Parishes of Carsphairn and Dalry, OS1/20/20
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, and Dalry.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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