Volume contents
- 1 - Glencairn , Page 1 (start)
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- 257 - Glencairn , Title Page
- 258 - Glencairn , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALLINNIE BURN | Ballinny Burn Ballinny Burn Ballinny Burn Ballinnie Ballinnie |
Mr. John Smith of Ballinny Mr. Thomas Gibson of Auchenstroan Mr. James Gouldie [Goldie] of Knockauchly valuation Rolls 1827 Robert mcTurk Esq |
029; 030 | [Situation] From Stranshalloch Hill running North East. A small and Shallow rivulet which has its rise on the South of Stranshalloch runs in a Northerly direction And empties itself into Craigdarroch Water on the North sid [side] of Ballinny The name is not applicable. |
| NEIS HILL | Niess Hill Neiss Hill Neise Neise Neis or Nes} Nose or Promontary} |
Mr. John Smith of Ballinny Valn. [Valuation] Roll (ancient & modern ) valuation Rolls 1827 Robert Mc Turk Esq Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson. |
029 | [Situation] 3 ⅔ miles west from Moniaive , The head of a Steep brae, the termination of a line of verdant heights, which commands a frowning aspect on the Strath of Craigdarroch From the nature of the object and the description given it is evident that Ness signifying the end of a hill is the correct mode and such is established by Professor Phillips in his dissertation on the Rivers and mountains of yorkshire, as well as the Scottish nomenclature. The name applies to several fields - it being a farm town once, It is the Scotch Neis or Nes _ a promontory or projection |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 95
Parish of Glencairn -- Plan 29. 16. Trace 3.
[Signed] M Donohue
July 1856
Transcriber's notes
I have changed BANNINNIE BURN to BALLINNIE as that is what is marked on map sheet 29 and in the index (page 258)
Ballinnie Burn - Authorities - it is 'Goldie' on p197,198,200 and in various publications (e.g. Scottish Post Office Directories - 1852, The Edinburgh Annual Register, Volume 18)
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 21 - Parish of Glencairn, OS1/10/21
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Glencairn.
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries 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 Dumfries, which is in the south west of Scotland.