Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigtype Mid Hill | Samuel Kelly Laghead via Gatehouse John Brown Esqr. Gatehouse Map of property Ainslies Map |
037 | A middling sized hill (on the farm of Laghead), the surface of which consists of rocky heathy pasture. I cannot learn from what it derives its name. | |
| Fisher's Well | Samuel Kelly Laghead via Gatehouse John Brown Esqr. Gatehouse Map of property Ainslies Map |
037 | A spring well upon the north side of Benfadyeon, & farm of Creoch. It takes its name from Anglers passing it on their way to Loch Whingeon, and drinking from it. | |
| Benfadyeon | Samuel Kelly Laghead via Gatehouse John Brown Esqr. Gatehouse Map of property Ainslies Map | 037 | A large hill on the farms of "Whinny Hill" and "Targies" which farms are now blended with "Creoch". From what circumstance it takes its name I cannot learn. Upon its summit stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Lang "Langisor" its surface is Rocky Heathy. |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Second Corporal] Mechan RMS [Royal Sappers & Miners] et Exr [and Examiner]
Transcriber's notes
I am uncertain of the name "Lang Langisor" under Benfadyeon given by the Trig party
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 105 - Parishes of Anwoth and Girthon, OS1/20/105
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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