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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTOBEAGLE | Portobeagle | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin |
A small bay opening into the farm of Barcloy & on the N [North] West Side of the Solway Firth. - English gentlemen coming here formerly to hunt, usually used this as a landing place for their beagles - hence the name | |
| STRANDSIDE | Strandside | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin |
A Small farm house and offices all in good repair with a farm of about 80 Acres of land attached to it. It is the property of the Poor of Carlaverock Ph. [Parish] - | |
| GRENNAN HILL | Grennan Hill | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin |
A Small hill on the farm of Strandside the Surface consists of Rocky heathy pasture closely interspersed with furze - | |
| ROUGH ISLAND | Rough Isd. [Island] | William Roddick n & s Strandside William Graham n & s Glenluffin |
A Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station Situated on the Island call'd [called] "Rough Island" within the tide mark on the North side of the Solway Firth. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Plan 45 C List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 46C
Trace 4
Parish: Colvend
Object:
Portobeagle - A Bay
Strandside - House & Offices
Grennan Hill - A Hill
Rough Isd. [Island] - A Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station
[signed[ Thomas Smith
13th. September
Transcriber's notes
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
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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