Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STROAN (in Ruins) | Stroan (in Ruins) | Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive. |
016 | The ruins of a farm house on the farm of Stroan Attached to it is a farm of about 300 Acres of land the property of James Oswald Esqr. of Auchencruive, and is Occupied by Robert Howitson farmer, of Auchenbrigy. |
| STROAN HILL | Stroan Hill | Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive. |
016 | A Small hill on the farm of Stroan, its Surface consists of rocky and rough pasture, and on its summit is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Strowen. |
| MERRAN'S KNOWE | Merran's Knowe | Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive. |
016 | A Small hill on the farm of Stroan, its surface consists of Heathy And rough pasture |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Dalry
Plan 16B Trace 2 [List of Names collected by] Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Stroan (in Ruins) - Ruins of the farm house of Stroan
Stroan Hill - A hill
Merran's Knowe - A Hill
[Signed] Thomas Smith c/a [civilian assistant]
2nd March 1850
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 38 - Parishes of Dalry and Ballmaclellan, OS1/20/38
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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