Volume contents
- 1 - Moffat , Page 1 (start)
- 20 - Moffat , Page 20
- 40 - Moffat , Page 40
- 60 - Moffat , Page 60
- 80 - Moffat , Page 80
- 100 - Moffat , Page 100
- 120 - Moffat , Page 120
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- 219 - Moffat , Page 219 (end)
- 220 - Moffat , Title Page
- 221 - Moffat , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHIRLY GILL | Whirly Gill Whirly Gill |
James Johnstone, Caplegill David Johnstone, Caplegill David Brydon, Bodsbeck C Stewart Esqr. Hillside |
010 | [Situation] 16 Chains East from Saddle Craig A narrow, but exceedingly picturesque watercourse, the stream which passes through it, gathers among peat hags at the Northern boundary of the Parish, and runs S. [South] Westward until it joins Cold Grain So named from the Continued turning sound of the water & which may be Caused by an uneven And narrow channel, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 61 -- Parish of Moffat -- Sheet 10.1 Trace 2
Whirly As in Whirly - gig, A plaything to turn round -Bailey's English Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 38 - Parish of Moffat, OS1/10/38
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Moffat.
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.