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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
RHP4092 |
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Title |
Plan of the Upper Common of Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire |
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Dates |
[1737] |
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Access status |
Open |
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Access conditions |
This record has been digitally imaged and will not be produced for readers. The digital images may be seen in the NRS Search Rooms on the 'Virtual Volumes' system or on the ScotlandsPeople website http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'A map of the Upper Common of Drysdale', By Charles Mercer, teacher of Mathematics in Dumfries.
Scale statement 'A Scale of Chains each four poles' [1:6700] 1 inch = 7.5 [Scottish] chains. 75 x 54 cm. Ink and colour wash.
Plan of a scheme of division of Upper Common of Dryfesdale showing sections numbered to correspond with a table of contents (which gives acreages, value per acre and total value) and allotments lettered to correspond with a table giving the lands to which each was awarded. Circumference lettered to correspond with an explanation giving the farms and lands bounding the common. Features include buildings [houses] and compass arrow. Endorsed by Charles Mercer, Archibald Malcolm, clerk, Bryce Blair, and John Goldie when plan submitted in a process of division to the Lords of Council and Session. |
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Level |
Item |
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Copies |
Imaged for the Charting the Nation project. DIMCAT Image No. NASCD0026 |
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Copyright |
Crown Copyright |
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Related material |
EP Dal. 22/2/1739 |
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Archival history |
Court of Session records (CS) |
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| PL402 | Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
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