CUMMIN GSTON. 713 CUNNINGHAMS. minister is 158, with 24 (Scotch) acres of glebe. There are three schools. CUMMIN GSTON, or POET GUMMING, a small vil. in the par. of Duffus, in the co. of Moray, Scotland. It is situated a little E. of Burghead. CUMMOCK, a vil. in the par. of Mearns, in tlu: co. of Renfrew,- Scotland, 2 miles S.E. of Neilson. .UXEIl, or CUMNOR, a par. in the hund. of Honner, in the co. of Berks, oj miles N.W. of Abing- don. It is situated on the river Thames, near the Great Western railway. The parish is of large extent and hilly. It is divided into ten tythgs., and formerly belonged to the Abbots of Abingdoii, whose lauds can still be traced by the remains of the crosses which marked the boundaries. The village or town is built on the brow of a hill, commanding- extensive views over the ies of Oxford and Gloucester. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of0xford, in the patron, of the Earl of Abingdon. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, con- sists of nave, aisle, chancel, a chapel on the south side, and square tower ; it contains a tine altar tomb to the memory of Anthony Eorster, and an old chain bible. A new school-house was built and opened in June, 1861, ! i 1 . Spencer, then vicar. The charities amount to >S1 per annum. Cunmur Hall, the ancient seat of the la of Abingdon, was the scene of the murder of Amy Kobsart, Countess of Leicester, by Varney, at the instigation of her husband; the favourite of Queen iieth. The Hall is now entirely demolished. The Karl of Abingdon is lord of the manor. CUMNOCK, a town in the par. of Old Cumnock, in the co. of Ayr, Scotland. It stands at the junction of
- ock Water with the Lugar, 16 miles E. of Ayr,
9 situated in a hollow. The viaduct of the Glasgow South- Western railway, which crosses the Lugar a
- ! of a mile above the town, presents a very magni-
and romantic appearance. It is 170 feet in height, and has 14 arches, 9 of which have a span of 50 feet. I'imis have been prepared for a new church to be erected in the town. Various branches of industry give employment to the inhabitants, among which may be mentioned iron-works, weaving, the making >rcshing machines ; a pottery, at which a brown ware of superior quality is made; and wooden snuff and othsr boxes and articles, which last have reri- 1 the name of Cumnock famous, from their delicate , ruction and elegant finish. This trade in wooden Ies was, however, so profitable that it has left the town. Twenty-five years ago a solid foot of wood, value >uld be manufactured into boxes worth 100. This town was made a burgh of barony in 1509 by James IV.
- 11' s courts are held in it four times a year, and petty
ins for eight parishes. Fairs for various purposes are held in the months of January, February, March, June, July, October, November, and December. CUMNOCK, NEW, a par. in the district of Kyle, in o. of Ayr, Scotland, 67 miles from Edinburgh, and i~> irom Glasgow by the Glasgow and South- Western railway, which lias a station in the village. It is situ- ated at the head of the rivera Nitli and Afton, and is 12 miles long by 8 broad. The surface is hilly, and beauti- fully diversity il with tliree lakes, which afford excellent lishing. Aften Water, celebrated by Burns, rises under !; Larghill, and runs through Glen Aften to the river Nith. Besides the vil. of New Cumnock which is a considerable place, with two banks, a church, Free church, i!cc. the par. contains the limits, of Aften-llridg- f-inl, Mansfield, and Pathhead. Many of the inhabitants nre engaged in the working of lead, lime, coal, and L'.r.iphitc, allot' which are found in this par.; the coal, 1 10 , ever, is of inferior quality, called glance coal. The par. is in the prosb. of Ayr, and in the patron, of the Marquis of Bute. The minister's stipend is 200. CUMNOCK, OLD, a par. in the district of Kyle, in co. of Ayr, Scotland, 62 miles from Edinburgh, and 49^ from Glasgow by the Glasgow and South- Western railway, which has a station here. It is situated on j Lugar Water, near Aird's Moss. The par. is 10 miles I long by 2 broad, and contains the town of Cumnock, VOL. I. noted for the manufacture of plane-tree snuff-boxes. Many of the inhabitants are engaged in working stone, lime, coal, and lead, which are found in great abundance. The Marquis of Bute takes the title of baron from Ter- renzean Castle, a fine ruin in this parish. At Borland, a seat of the Hamilton family, are the ruins of the old church. Plans have been prepared fur a new parish church, to bo built on the old site, by Maitland War- drop, Esq., of Edinburgh. The par. is in the presb. of Ayr, and in the patron, of the Marquis of Bute. The minister's stipend is 218. Fairs for the sale of horses, cattle, pigs, &c., are held weekly during the months of January, February, November, and December; and monthly in March, June, July, and October. CUMREW, a par. in the ward of Eskdale, in the co. of Cumberland, 6J miles from Brampton, and 11 from Carlisle, its post town. It is situated on the river Gelt, and contains the tnshps. of Cumrew Inside and Outside. The village is small, and wholly agricultural. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Carlisle, val. 81, in the patron, of the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a neat structure. At Newbiggin, in the par. of Clogin, is a day school be- longing to this place. Ancient urns and pottery have been found under Cumrew Fells, and in Cardunneth Cairn. In the vicinity are the ruins of Duuwalloght Castle, a seat of the Dacres. Brackenwaite and Alby Field are places here. CUMWHINTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Wetheral, ward of Cumberland, in the co. of Cumberland, 3 miles S.E. of Carlisle. CUMWHITTON, a par. in the ward of Eskdale, in the co. of Cumberland, 5 miles S.W. of Brampton, and 8 from Carlisle. It includes the tnshp. of Cumwhitton, High and Low Northsceugh, Moorthwaite, and the hinlts. of Homsby Gate and Hornsby. The village is pleasantly situated near the river Eden, in the midst of fine scenery. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Carlisle, val. 102, in the patron, of the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is au old stone build- ing. There are two day schools, one of which is endowed, and a Sunday-school. Near here are remains of a Druidical temple, called the " Gray Yauds." CUNDALL, a par. in the waps. of Hallikeld and Bird- forth, in the West Riding of the co. of York, 4 miles N.E. of Boroughbridge, its post town, and 6 from Ripon. It is situated on the western bank of the Swale, and includes the tnshps. of Cundall and Leckby, and Fawdington, with the chplry. of Nortou-le-Clay. The village is small and wholly agricultural. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Ripon, val. with the perpet. cur. of Norton-le- Clay, 59, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and All Saints. The charities amount to 34 per annum. CUNNINGHAM, a vil. in the par. of Kirkcowan, in the co. of Stirling, Scotland, 4 miles W. of Wigton. CUNNINGHAMS, a district in the co. of Ayr, Scot- land. It is the most northern portion of tho co., being bounded on the W. by the Firth of Clyde, on theN. ami N.E. by the co. of Renfrew, on the E. by the co. of Lanark, and on tho S. by the river Irvine, which separates it from tho district of Kyle. Its length from N.W. to S.E. is 25 miles, with an extreme breadth of 13 miles. It contains the pars, of Ardrossan, Dreghorn, Dairy, Beil.h, Fenwick, Irvine, Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock, West Kilbride, Kilmaurs, Kilwinning, Largs, Loudoun. Stevenston, i-'i i 'varton, and part of Dunlop. The surface presents a pleasant mixture of hill and dale, and is watered by many streams, the chief of which are the Irvine, tho Rye, the Garnock, and the Caaf. Coal, limestone, and tin- stone abound. For a hundred years past this district has been celebrated for the excellence of its dairy produce, and cheese of superior quality has been recently produced. This district was formerly a bailiewick, under the Earl of Eglinton. Some of the chief families, such as those of Eglinton, Glencairn, and Loudon, took a prominent part in Scottish affairs. The De Morvilles largely endowed the celebrated abbey of Kilwinning, and at one time owned the greater part of the district. 4 Y
