Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORTS (Remains of) | Roman Camp Fort |
James Armstrong Westerker Mains John Linton Shielburnfoot Thomas Little |
035 | [Situation] 19 Chains N.W. [North West] of Shielburnfoot.. This appears to have been a Well Constructed Camp as there are two circles yet remaining in excellent preservation. it is Situated close to Shielburnfoot. Near it is also a small Camp having but one Circle, both Commanding extensive views of the adjoining Valley. These are Stated in the locality to be Roman Camps. |
| SHIELBURNFOOT | Shielburnfoot Shielburnfoot |
James Fairbarin Westerker Mains John Linton Shielburnfoot |
035 | [Situation] 1/2 Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Damhead. Two Small houses one Storey high having vegetable Gardens attached, one being occupied by an agricultural Labourer and the other used as a branch Post office Receiving House. The ptoperty of Sir F. Johnstone Bart. [Baronet] of Wester Hall. |
| SHIEL BURN | Shiel Burn Shiel Burn |
James Armstrong Westerker Mains John Linton Shielburnfoot. |
035 | [Situation] Flows Immediately West of Shielburnfoot. A Stream which rises 25 Chains N.W. [North West] of Hoy Hill and flows in a S.E. [South East] direction to its junction with the River Esk at Shielburnfoot |
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Ordnance Survey - Dumfries county, OS Name Books - Dumfries county - Volume 53 - Parish of Westerkirk, OS1/10/53
This volume contains information on place names found in the Dumfriesshire parish of Westerkirk.
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.