Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARROCH BURN | Garroch Burn Garroch Burn Garroch Burn |
Andrew Stobo James Lorimer John McKinnel |
031 | [Situation] In a North-Eastern direction towards the Lake. A Stream having its Source in Barfarg Moor, bears the name from near High Porterstown to its Junction with "The Lake". The name may be derived from the Gaelic Gearnach, an overflow, or Garrach that which has a bad taste or odour, dirty etc. |
| PORTER'S HOLE | Porters Hole Porters Hole Porters Hole |
Andrew Stobo James Lorimer W H Arundell Esq |
031 | [Situation] A deep reach in River Nith where a Man named Porter was drowned. |
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Keir Parish Plan 31.11 Trace 2.
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 29 - Parish of Keir, OS1/10/29
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Keir.
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.