Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DODD | The Dodd The Dodd The Dodd |
Mr John Douglas Mr William McMurdoch Mr William Kirkpatrick |
031 | [Situation] Towards the South Eastern corner of Barjarg Moor. The northern ridge of Barjarg Moor stretching from the west [WJ initials] end of Hightown Plantation to the Preaching Stone, and on the culminating point of which stands a trigonometrical Station. |
| GARROCH BURN | Garroch Burn garroch Burn Garroch Burn Garroch Burn Garroch Burn Gerroch Burn |
Mr John Black Mr William McMurdoch Mr William Wilson W H Arundell Esq William Lawson See Page 47 |
031 | [Situation] In a North Eastern direction towards "The Lake".A Small Stream formed near High Porterstown by the junction of several Streamlets rising on Barjarg Moor & in Beuchan Hill Plantation. & bears the name to its junction with "The Lake". |
| HIGH PORTERSTOWN | High Porterstown High Porterstown High Porterstown |
Mr William MvMurdoch Mr William Wilson Mr William Kirkpatrick |
031 | [Situation] About 6 chains East of Garrach Burn. The ruins of an old farm which was known by this name. |
| THE DEVIL'S STONE | The Devil's Stone The Devil's Stone The Devil's Stone |
Mr William McMurdoch Mr William Wilson Mr James Sharp |
031 | [Situation] About 16 chains N.E. [North East] of High Porterstown. A large Stone on the farm of Porterstown. There is a superstitious tradition that the mark of the devil's hoof may be seen on the stone, or on the ground near it. It has not the appearance of a druidical Stone, and is not regarded as such in the district. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Keir Plan 31.14 Traces 1 & 2 & 3
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.