Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK CASTLE | Black Castle Black Castle |
John Murray A. McMillan |
014 | [Situation] About 2 miles E. by N. [East by North] of Loch Narroch A Small rocky eminence on Craigeazle, it is not known in the locality how it got its name. but possibly in contradistinction to 'White Castle' which is Situated a Short distance to the North East of it. |
| RIG OF CROW NEST | Rig of Crow Nest Rig of Crow Nest |
John Murray Anthony McMillan |
014 | [Situation] About 1½ miles E. [East] of Loch Narroch. A small rocky heathy rig, Situated between the Brows of Allanbays & Cooran Lane it derived its name from a Carrion Crow having had its nest in a thorn which at one time grew here. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Kells
Form 136 Page]
54 Black Castle
55 Rig of Crow Nest
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 31 - Parishes of Minnigaff and Kells, OS1/20/31
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Minnigaff, and Kells.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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