2009
NX8053 : Glenshinnoch (Orchardton Stables)
taken 15 years ago, near to Auchencairn, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland
Glenshinnoch (Orchardton Stables)
The following fragment: Link
(Archive Link ) was found in 2007 by Mr William Barlow during conversion of part of Glenshinnoch (Orchardton Stables) near Auchencairn. It was discovered wedged in a crevice in an old stone wall.
Considering the historical context (late 18th C.), it is possibly the work of an Exciseman of the period who was sometimes in the area in pursuit of its numerous smugglers. Said 'poet' was notorious locally for his carousing and the composition of much boisterous doggerel.
(Archive Link ) was found in 2007 by Mr William Barlow during conversion of part of Glenshinnoch (Orchardton Stables) near Auchencairn. It was discovered wedged in a crevice in an old stone wall.Considering the historical context (late 18th C.), it is possibly the work of an Exciseman of the period who was sometimes in the area in pursuit of its numerous smugglers. Said 'poet' was notorious locally for his carousing and the composition of much boisterous doggerel.
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- Grid Square
- NX8053, 6 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Ed Iglehart (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 14 June, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 15 June, 2009
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NX 809 530 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:51.5037N 3:51.3489W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NX 802 531
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
