Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUMGOWAN | Drumgowan Drumgowan |
William Alexander David McKie |
009 | [Situation] 1 1/4 Mile S.S.E [South South East] of Glenhowl A small hill of an oblong shape, on the farm of Nether Cleugh, its surface consists of arable land. |
| CUCKOO STONE | 009 | A small rocky knoll on the farm of Barlae, it is a favourite resort for the Cuckoo during the Spring, hence the name, | ||
| BARLAE HILL | Barlae Hill Barlae Hill Barlae Hill Hill of Barlay Barlae Hill |
William Alexander Robert Malcolm David McKie Ainslies Map. 1820 Plan 15.B |
009 | [Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles S.E [South East] of Glenhowl A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Barlae, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Barloe Hill" |
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Parish of Dalry
Left hand side of page Form 136 Page 89 Drumgowan; 89 Cuckoo Stone; 89 Barlae Hill
Drumgowan
[Name] Druim gamhain The Calves Hilll
Barlae Hill
[Name] Barr liath. The grey summit
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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