Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALGOWAN BRIDGE (STONE 1 ARCH PRIVATE) | Palgowan Bridge | Robert McMillan Palgown, N.S [Newton] Stewart James McMillan GlecKmalloch (via) Newtonstewart |
013 | A stone bridge with one arch spanning the water of Minnick, a short distance South west of Palgown farm house hence the name, it is on the farm of Palgown & was erected at the expense of the proprietor the Earl of Galloway. for the convenience of the farmer. |
| SPIRNS CAIRN | Spirns Cairn | Robert McMillan Palgown, N.S [Newton] Stewart James McMillan GlecKmalloch (via) Newtonstewart |
013 | A shepherds pile, or cairn formed of small irregular stones & standing about 6 feet in height . it is situated at the S. [South] Western base of "Benmore" & is Surrounded by a course description of grass called spirn, hence the name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 42 -- List of Names Collected by 2nd Copl. [Corporal] Mechan Final Examiner
Plan 13 C Trace No. -- [Parish] Minnigaff
Object
Palgown Bridge - A Bridge
Spirns Cairn - A shepherds Pile
[Signed] John Mechan
2nd Corpl. R S & M [Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
9th. July 1849
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 27 - Parish of Minnigaff, OS1/20/27
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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