Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE KNOWE | Standing Stone Knowe Standing Stone Knowe |
William Summerville James Sloan |
005 | [Situation] About 1/2 mile W.[West] of Carsphairn village A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Garryhorn, the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. On it stands a small upright stone about 2 feet in height, hence the name "Standing Stone Knowe" |
| FERGIE'S POOL | Fergie's Pool Fergie's Pool |
Walter Jamison James Sloan |
005 | [Situation] About 7/8 Mile N.W.by W.[North West by West] of Carsphairn A small but deep pool in Carsphairn Lane and situated about 25 chains S.[South] West of Holm farm house, probably its name has originated from a person called Fergus, which is a very common name thro'[through] Galloway, |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
51 - Standing Stone Knowe
52 - Fergie's Pool
[Note] "Fergie appears to be a provincial pronunciation or
Contraction of the name Fergus
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 10 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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