Volume contents
- 1 - Morton , Page 1 (start)
- 10 - Morton , Page 10
- 20 - Morton , Page 20
- 30 - Morton , Page 30
- 40 - Morton , Page 40
- 50 - Morton , Page 50
- 60 - Morton , Page 60
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- 132 - Morton , Page 132 (end)
- 133 - Morton , Title Page
- 134 - Morton , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANGING SHAW | Hanging Shaw | Alex Grierson William McCall William Bryden |
022 | [Situation] About 2½ Miles N.N.E. of Thornhill A steep wooded bank adjacent to Morton Mains. This and the adjoining field (Gallowflat) probably owe their names to some event which occurred during the period when Morton Castle was inhabited. This name is often given to Woods when situated on steep banks. |
| MORTON MAINS | Morton Mains Morton Mains Morton Mains |
Alex Grierson Thomas Nevison William Bryden Gazetteer of Scotland Johnstone's County Map |
022 | [Situation] 2½ miles N.E. of Thornhill A dwellinghouse with garden, barns etc and a farm of land attached. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Morton Plan 22/7 Trace 5
W Paterson c/a civil assistant
Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 40 - Parish of Morton, OS1/10/40
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Morton.
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.