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- 236 - Kirkconnel , Title Page
- 237 - Kirkconnel , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEIL'S BARN DOOR | Deil's Barn Door Deil's Barn Door Deil's Barn Door Devil,s Barn Door Deil _ Deel _the devil |
James Mcnaught Thomas Stewart Robert Brown Mr. J Anderson Dr. Jamieson's Dictionary -1846 |
002 | [Situation] Between Drove Hass And Straw Mote A deep glow at the foot of straw moat. the name has been established from time immemorial. Devil,s Barn door may be the best mode Deil is only an old fashion for Devil. |
| DROVE HASS | Drove Hass Drove Hass Drove Hass |
James Mcnaught Thomas Stewart Robert Brown |
002 | [Situation] 1/2 mile N. E. E. [North East East from Green Tee A glen between two hills in the immediate neighbourhood of Crossbank |
| STRAW MOTE | Straw Moat Straw Moat Straw Moat Mote (2nd sense) Sometimes improperly used for a high hill |
James Mcnaught Thomas Stewart Robert Brown Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson |
002 | [Situation] Towards N. En. [North Eastern] Parish district nearly 5 miles N. E. [North East] from Kirkconnell Village. _ Straw Moat is a height of great elevation. and commands a delightful prospect afar o'er hill and dale, so that in standing on it there is scarcely a spot around, however retired, but may be seen. |
| STRAW MOTE | Straw Moat Straw Moat Straw Moat Mote (2nd sense) Sometimes improperly used for a high hill |
James Mcnaught Thomas Stewart Robert Brown Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson |
002 | [Situation] Towards N. En. [North Eastern] Parish district nearly 5 miles N. E. [North East] from Kirkconnell Village. _ Straw Moat is a height of great elevation. and commands a delightful prospect afar o'er hill and dale, so that in standing on it there is scarcely a spot around, however retired, but may be seen. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Kirkconnell
Plan 2.11 Trace 5
[signed] Philip Munro
Priv. R.S. & M. [Private Royal Sappers and Miners]
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 30 - Parish of Kirkconnel, OS1/10/30
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Kirkconnel.
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.