Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENHOWL WOOD | Glenhowl Wood Glenhowl Wood |
William Alexander Thomas McKie |
009 | [Situation] About 8 chains W. [West] of Glenhowl A considerable plantation on the farm of Glenhowl (hence the name) and situated on the Eastern side of the Water of Ken, its wood consists of Oak, Ash, Birch &c, |
| GALLOWAY STEP | Galloway Step Galloway Step |
William Alexander Thomas McKie |
009 | [Situation] 16 Chains N. by W. [North by West] of Glenhowl An isolated rock in the Water of Ken, in dry weather persons cross here, how it has got this name is not known in the locality. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 36
Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 84 Glenhowl Wood; 83 Galloway Step
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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