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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDENPAP | Maidenpap | J. Cannon n.s. Plascow, Kirkgunzeon J. Wightman n.s. Falgunzeon, Kirkgunzeon Rev.[Reverend] J. Crocket s. Kirkgunzeon W. J. Johnstone s. Kirkgunzeon |
040 | A rocky heathy hill of small area but considerable elevation on the farm of "Drumgow" From its summit (on which stands a Trig. [Trigonometrical] [symbol for Trig. Station] called by that party " Maidenpap") can be obtained a beautiful view of the "Solway Firth", & Seaports and hills of Cumberland. It derives its name from its protuberant shape somewhat resembling a female breast. |
| GLAISTERS BURN | Glaisters Burn | 040 | See description Trace 1 |
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List of Names collected by Robert F E. Goddard Pvte. [Private] RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Field Book
No. of Plan - 40B
Trace - 2
Town or Parish Colvend
[signed at bottom of page]
R. F. Goddard Pvte. [Private] R.S.M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] March 19. 1850
W. Driscoll Gossit Lt. R.E [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Not sure about final signature I've looked at other examples of his signature in some he is a lieutenant and in later ones a Captain.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 115 - Parishes of Kirkgunzeon and Colvend, OS1/20/115
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Kirkgunzeon, and Colvend.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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