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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman's Stone | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin via Scar |
A large rock, of a natural ridge-like shape situated within the tide mark off the farm of Mark. Some years ago a Chapman or Pedlar got on to the top of this rock when the tide was out and remained there until it flowed in and around the stone thereby compelling him for his own safty to remain on the Stone until the next Ebb ennabled him to get off - hence the name, | ||
| Rough Firth | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin via Scar |
A small dwelling house in good repair with a small garden attached to it. It is the property of the Poor of Carlaverock Ph [Parish] | ||
| Moat | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin via Scar |
A small dwelling house in good repair with a small garden attached to it. It is the property of the Poor of Carlaverock ph. [Parish] | ||
| Portdonnel | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin via Scar |
A small indent opening into the Saltflats Farm on the North Side of the Solway Firth, it affords a safe landing place for small Boats - |
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46 C List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 46C
Trace 4
Parish: Colvend
Object:
Chapman's Stone - A Rock
Rough Firth - House
Moat. - A House
Portdonnel - An indent
[signed] Thomas Smith c/asst[Civilian Assistant]
13th September 1850
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 139 - Parishes of Buittle and Colvend and Southwick, OS1/20/139
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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