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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENYELLARY | Benyellary Benyellary Benyellary Benyetter |
William McMillan James Mcmillan Robert McMillan Ainslie's Map |
013 | [Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] by West of Black Gutter A large lofty rocky heathy hill on the farms of Palgown, And Situate S.W. [South West] of "Merrick" It will class in the same magnitude As "GarlaiKen" on its eastern side is large precipice called "Scars of Benyellary" And on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Glenyellary" |
| NEIVE OF THE SPIT | Nave of the Spit Neeve of the Spit Neeve of the Spit Neeve of the Spit |
. William McMillan James McMillan Robert McMillan |
013 | [Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] of BlacK Gutter A hollow between Garlieston And Benyellary the name is said to be derived from a bend (like the crank of s spit) in the fence opposite the base of Benyellary. Mr. McMillan of Palgowan says that the meaning of the word Neeve in this name is not well Known but he supposes it to be the Scotch word for "hand".- |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 13
Form 136
Page 42 - Benyellary
40- Neive of the Spit - Neive , Nieve, Neif, - The fist - Jamiesons Scottish Dicty [Dictionary]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 26 - Parish of Minnigaff, OS1/20/26
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Minnigaff.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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