Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHING POOL | Washing Pool Washing Pool |
James Ferguson James Wilson |
003 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg. A small but deep pool in the Water of Ken" where farmers are in the habit of washing their Sheep hence the name. |
| WASHING POOL BRIDGE | Washing pool Bridge Washing pool Bridge |
James Ferguson . James Wilson |
003 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Lorg A good substantial stone built bridge of one arch crossing the "Water of Ken" on the road leading from Carsphairn to Sanquhar It is a County Bridge. |
| MIRK SIDE | Mirk Side Mirk Side |
James Wilson John Seaton |
003 | [Situation] 1 Mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Lorg. This name applies to the North side of Coranbae Hill where the Sun never shines during Winter hence the name, its surface is rough and rocky pasture land. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 20
Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 59 Washing Pool
page 59 Washing Pool Bridge
page 57 Mirk Side
[Note] Mirk, dark, dusky &c.
Jamieson's Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 5 - Parishes of Dalry and Carsphairn, OS1/20/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Dalry and Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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