Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheil Rig | Andrew McClymont Culreoch (via) `Gatehouse William Ferguson Girthon via Gatehouse |
037 | A small hill of a ridge like shape, on the farm of "Culreoch". it lies near the northern base of the "White Top of Culreoch" & its Surface consists of rocky and heathy pasturage. it derives its name from old sheep Ees (called by the peasantry shiels) which stand at its eastern base where the remains of an old "corn kiln" is visible | |
| White Top A Hill Culreoch | Andrew McClymont Culroech (via) Gatehouse William Ferguson Girthon via Gatehouse |
037 | A large rocky hill on the farm of "Culreoch" which seems of a whitish appearance when viewed from a distance, hence the prefix "White Top". |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Second Corporal] Mechan RSM [Royal Sappers & Miners] et Exr [And Examiner]
[signed] John Mechan 2nd Corpl [Second Corporal] 14th April
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 105 - Parishes of Anwoth and Girthon, OS1/20/105
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Anwoth, and Girthon.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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