Volume contents
- 1 - Kirkcudbrightshire , Twynholm
- 17 - Kirkcudbrightshire , Kirkcudbright
- 54A - Kirkcudbrightshire , Loose Items
- 55A - Kirkcudbrightshire , Loose Item
- 141 - Kirkcudbrightshire , Borgue
- 145 - Kirkcudbrightshire , Rerrick
- 146C - Kirkcudbrightshire , Names by Collector
- 285 - Kirkcudbrightshire , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCEFIELD | Lancefield Lancefield Lancefield |
Adam Raknine Kirkcudbright James Beck Kirkcudbright This name is written on a gate on the property |
050 | This name applies to a small plot of ground and a few houses, which are situate on the East side of the road leading to Tongland and Castledouglas, this was formerly a Tannery it is now the property of Mr Rankine of Kirkcudbright |
| SHELLING HILL | Shelling Hill Shelling Hill |
James Beck Kirkcudbright Edward McCartnery Kirkcudbright James McKeachie Kirkcudbright |
050 | A small eminence near the Corn Mill of Kirkcudbright where in former times they brought the Corn from the Mill to be winnowed, a process here called Shelling |
| BARBARA'S WELL | Barbara's Well Barbara's Well |
James Beck Kirkcudbright Edward McCartney Kirkcudbright |
050 | A spring well so called from a woman who lived a long time near this well it is situate on the side of a stream and springs from a rock |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 229
List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] Alexander Dean 2nd Examiner
Sheet No 1 Kirkcudbright
Objects
Lancefield Trace 4 Houses & Gardens Kirkcudbright
Shelling Hill Trace 4 Eminence Kirkcudbright
Barbara's Well Trace 4 Well Kirkcudbright
[Signed] A Dean c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 151 - Parishes of Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Rerrick and Twynholm, OS1/20/151
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Rerrick, and Twynholm.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Kirkcudbright, which is in the south west of Scotland.
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