Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAKEFORD FOUNDRY | Stakeford Foundry Stakeford Foundry Stakeford Foundry |
James Bogie John Maxwell Esq. Proprietor Mr. Joseph Walsh Provost |
027 | [Situation] At the N. [North] end of College St Maxwelltown. A large iron foundry [in] which cast iron work [is] manufactured for [various] purposes, but [principally] for the use of mills. A steam engine is used [to] assist in the operations [of the] work. on an average [there are] about 18 persons [employed]. It is the property of [John] Maxwell of Pearmont. |
| STAKEFORD HOUSE | Stakeford House Stakeford House |
John Maxwell Esq. Proprietor John Clarke Land Surveyor |
027 | [Situation] At the North end of College St, Maxwelltown A neat &. commodious [cottage] residence 2 storeys high [with a] small plot of ornamental [ground] attached. This house has been lately built & is the property and residence of John [Maxwell] Esqr. Iron founder |
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Parish of Troqueer
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Stakeford House
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 68 - Parishes of Terregles, Holywood, Dumfries and Troqueer, OS1/20/68
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Terregles, Holywood, Dumfries, and Troqueer.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Kirkcudbright, which is in the south west of Scotland.
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