Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barscraigh Hill | Barscraigh Hill Barscraigh Hill |
n s Andrew Heslip Lochhouse n s John Robertson Craigengower via Dalbeattie |
A considerable Size rocky heathy hill on the farm of Barscraigh &c. (hence the name) on its Summit is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by "Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Ernharsh" | |
| Craigengower | Craigengower Craigengower |
n-s Andrew Heslip Lochhouse n s John Robinson Craigengower |
A house in very bad repair on the farm of Ironharsh. It was formerly a farm house and had a Small farm attached to it now annexed to Ironharsh farm. & used as a cot house | |
| Boguehead | Boguehead Boguehead |
n-s Andrew Heslip Lochhouse n s John Robertson Craigengower via Dalbeattie |
A house thatched and in very bad repair. It was formerly a farm house & had a Small farm attached to it. Now Annexed to Lochouse farm |
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List of Names collected by Richard Ryan c/a [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
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Trace 6
Parish: Colvend
Object: A hill [Barscraigh Hill]; A house [Craigengower]; A house [Boguehead]
[signed] R. Ryan c/a [Civilian Assistant]
July 27th 1850
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 137 - Parishes of Buittle, Urr and Colvend and Southwick, OS1/20/137
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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