Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANG OF THE MERRICK | Fang of the Merrick Fang of the Merrick Fang of the Merrick |
Robert Wilson Robert McMillan William McMillan |
013 | [Situation] close to the N. [North] side of Black Gutter. A considerable portion of land lying between "Merrick" And "Kirriereoch Hill" the surface of which Consists of rocky And rough pasture. it is on the farm of "Stroan". |
| RED GLEN | Red Glen Red Glen Red Glen |
Robert Wilson Robert McMillan William McMillan |
013 | [Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. [North] East of Black Gutter A Small glen at the South east end of "Kirriereoch Hill " And on the farm of Stroan. Its banks Are red clay (hence the name) mixed with a few stones. through this glen flows a small stream for which no name can be obtained. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Fang, Capture
In a fang ie. so entangled
as not to be able to escape
The bend of a rope is also Called a fang,
It is probable the above place got the
name Fang from its enclosed Situation between two lofty hills,
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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