Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPER CORSOCK (Ruins of) | Upper Corsock Upper Corsock Upper Corsock Upper Corsock |
J. Crosbie Esqr. Robert Douglas Ainslies map. Valn [Valuation] Roll. modern |
025 | [Situation] 1 Mile N.E. [North East] by E [East] of Merkland farm house. The ruins of an old [Mansion] or Castle and officies, on [the] estate of Corsock and [situated] near the West side of "Urr [Water]" It is mentioned in the [...] (1845) "that it had been the [residence] of Robert Nelson of Corsock, [who] is made honourable [mention of] in the "Scots Worthies" as one [who] suffered severely in the [cause] of the covenant". little of [the] building now remains as [...] of the stone have been [taken] away for other [improvements] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 32 -- Parish of Parton
Form 136
Page 74 - Upper Corsock
Transcriber's notes
Words are missing in fold on right hand side. The quote in the description is taken from "The New Statistical Account of Scotland" (1845).
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 61 - Parishes of Kirkpatrick Durham and Parton, OS1/20/61
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Kirkpatrick Durham, and Parton.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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