Volume contents
- 1 - Greatna , Page 1 (start)
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- 101 - Greatna , Page 101 (end)
- 102 - Greatna , Title Page
- 103 - Greatna , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLWAY FIRTH | Solway Frith Solway Frith Solway Frith Solway Frith Solway Frith Solway Frith |
Col. [Colonel] Graham Sir John Maxwell Roman Map of Scotland Mr. Barclay schoolmaster Fullerton's Gazetteer Webster's Topographical Dicty. [Dictionary] |
064 | [Situation] To the South of this Parish. A navigable arm of the Seawhich extends Eastward from the Irish Sea forming the boundary between England and Scotland for upwards of 50 miles. The shore is flat and sandy with a few sunk rocks, but almost every part affords safe landing places for small vessels of 100 tons burden within six miles of its extremity. Frith is sometimes written Firth. Frith is the most approved being from the Latin Fretum. Firth, etymology unknown, and is therefore incorrect. Firth is derived from Norwegian Fiord - a Sea, is here preferred it being the term generally applied in this district and also throughout Scotland. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 92
Parish of Gretna Plan 64 - 9 T. [Trace] 4 & 5 & 6
[Note] Solway Firth See following page
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 22 - Parish of Gretna, OS1/10/22
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Gretna.
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.