Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVE OF THE SPIT | Nave of the Spit + Neeve of the Spit + Neeve of the Spit |
James McMillan n& s GlicKmalloch Newton Stewart +William McMillan n & S Palgown Newton Stewart +Robert Wilson n. & S Culsharg Newton Stewart |
013 | A hollow between the Hills of GarlaiKen & Benyellary, the name is said to be derived from a bend in the fence between the before mentioned Hills. |
| KIRN BURN | Kirn Burn Kirn Burn |
William McMillan n & S Palgown Newton Stewart James McMillan n & s GlicKmalloch Newton Stewart |
013 | A Small stream rising on the farm of Palgown & at the bases of Mid Lump & Benyellary it retained this name until its junction with Kirkennan Burn. |
Continued entries/extra info
List of Names collected by John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 40 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B. Trace 3
Object - Nave of the spit - a Hollow
- Kirn Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
22nd. June 1849
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 26 - Parish of Minnigaff, OS1/20/26
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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