Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE'S CAVE | Willie's Cave Willie's Cave |
James Sloan William Sloan |
005 | [Situation] 7/8 mile N. by W. [North by West] of Carsphairn village A small hollow or recess in a rock. situated on the Western Margin of the "Water of Deugh" about 10 chains North of Bridge-end. Its extent is such as to allow a man to Sit at ease in it, the origin of its name is from an eccentric character (whose Christian name was William) resorting it. |
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 -- Page 60 -- Willie's Cave
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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