If you ever wondered where the old roads and buildings were located, I’ve prepared a couple of overlay maps for your reference. Check the location of the Post Office, Southern Hall, Southern District School and the route of the old A73 with Norwood and Glenview Cottage. Note also the Brickworks and the route of the line to the clay mines, as well as Glencryan Road and its intersection with the current road layout. The dark, irregular lines indicate the old map layout. The one thing that has never changed since 1848 is the route of the railway line. One thing that helps confirm the line of the old A73 is that if you ever get the chance to visit the Baptist Church on Greenrigg Road, they’ll confirm that the remains of the old tarmac can be seen under the floor. I recall the church being built and remember the old road alongside it. The grounds of Greenfaulds House and Hawthorn House largely remain.
I’m not sure how accurate the overlay maps below are, but this link will display a side-by-side map image, allowing you to compare old maps with present-day aerial images. Have fun!
