Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTOWARREN BAY | Portowarren Bay | Charles Bee n&s Borland John Wilson N.S Sandyhills |
A Small indent in Solway Frith opening into the farm of Whitehill, it affords a safe and convenient landing place to Sale fishing Boats | |
| MILLSTONE LOUP | Millstone Loup | Charles Bee n&s Borland John Wilson N.S Sandyhills |
An indent in a Steep precipice which runs along the Coast on the farm of Whitehill, formerly a Millstone Accidentally fell over the precipice, hence the name - | |
| BROKEN HEUGH | Broken Heugh | Charles Bee n&s Borland John Wilson N.S Sandyhills |
A Steep and rugged indent in a precipice which runs along the Coast on the farm of Borland, it is about 150 ft [feet] high - And about one chain wide - |
Continued entries/extra info
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Plan 46C List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 46B
Trace 6
Parish: Colvend
Object:
Portowarren Bay - A Bay
Millstone Loup - An indent
Broken Heugh - An indent.
[signed] Thomas Smith
25th September
Transcriber's notes
Full details of Signature cannot be seen due to fold at spine.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 139 - Parishes of Buittle and Colvend and Southwick, OS1/20/139
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Buittle, and Colvend and Southwick.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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