Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENHOWL HILL | Glenhowl Hill Glenhowl Hill Glenhowl Hill |
William Alexander Robert Malcolm David McKie |
009 | [Situation] 3/8 Mile S. E [South East] of Glenhowl A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Glenhowl (hence the name) its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. |
| LIGGATCHEEK | Liggetcheck Liggetcheek |
William Alexander James McKie |
009 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by S. [South East by South] of Glenhowl A small cothouse on the farm of Mackliston, and situated beside a gate which is commonly called a Liggat, by the Scotch, hence the name Liggat Cheek |
| KNOCKROSH | Knockrosh Knockrosh |
William Alexander James McKie |
009 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by S. [Siouth East by South] of Glenhowl A small knoll or eminence on the farm of Mackilston, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 41
Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page [Form 136 Page 85 Glenhowl Hill; 86 Liggetcheek; 86 Knockrosh]
Liggetcheek
[Name] Liggat, A gate so hung that it may shut of itself
Jamieson's Dictionary
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
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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