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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNDARROCH | Arndarroch Arndarroch Arndarroch Arndarrogh Irondaroch |
William Alexander James Mitchell Ainslies Map. 1820 Valn. [Valuation] Roll 1819 Valn. [Valuation] Roll Anct. [Ancient] |
009 | [Situation] 1 Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl A neat farm house and out houses all slated and in good repair, with a farm of land attached, Occupied by James Mitchell the property of William Forbes Esqr. of Callender. |
| CRAIGWHILL | Craigwhill Craigwhill |
William Alexander Esqr. James Mitchell |
009 | [Situation] 1 1/8 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Arndarroch, its soil consists of rocky pasture. |
| SHEIL HILL | Sheil Hill Sheil Hill |
William Alexander Thomas McKie |
009 | [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Glenhowl A small hill on the farms of Arndarroch and Marskaig, its surface consists of rocky pasture, On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sheil Hill" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 31
Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 73 Sheil Hill; 75 Craigwhill; 79 Arndarroch]
Sheil Hill
[Name] Sheil. A hut for shelter
A shed for sheep &c.
Craigwhill
[Name] Craigwhill appears to be
from the Gaelic Creag a' Phuill i.e.
The rock of the pool or pond &c
Arndarroch
[Name] Earrann darach, i.e.
The division abounding in oaks
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 19 - Parishes of Carsphairn, Kells and Dalry, OS1/20/19
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, Kells, and Dalry.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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