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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAFT ANN'S STEPS | 052 | A rocky point on the south si [...] [?side] of Hestan Island. It is said a woman whose christian name was Ann used to frequent this place. She had been insane hence the name. |
Transcriber's notes
In the Descriptive Remarks, following 'Hestan Island', the following has been scored out: "how it obtained this appellation is not known in the locality."
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 156 - Parishes of Colvend, Southwick, Buittle and Rerrick, OS1/20/156
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Colvend, Southwick, Buittle, and Rerrick.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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