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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK GARRIE | BacK Garrie BacK Garrie |
William Candlish BanKer New Galloway John Muir Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
022 | [Situation] About 7/8 Mile N. [North] by W. [West] of Lilies Loch A ridge of rocKs on the S. [South] East Side of the hill Called Darnaw - which probably tooK its name from it being so near the [back] of the hill . - |
| BENNAN | Bennan Bennan |
William Folds John Murray |
022 | [Situation] About 7/8 Mile N. W. [North West] of Lilies Loch A considerable hill on the [farm] of Craignell the Surface of [which] is rocKy heathy pasture also the South Side of it is rather precipitous & consists of large [tumbling] rocKs [etc] - - It is part of an irregular range. - |
| CRAIGNELL | Craignell Craignell Craigenell Craignell |
William Folds John Murray Ainslies Map Ancient Valuation |
022 | [Situation] 3/8 Mile N. W. [North West] of Lilies Loch A large hill of an oblong [shape] on the farm of Craignell the [Surface] of which is rocKy heathy pasture, [on] it are a few Small pools not Known]by any particular names. there is [also] on it Summit a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by [Trigl.] [Trigonometrical] Party "Craignell Hill" It is part of a [range]. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 6 -- Parish of Minnigaff
[Note after Craignell] Most probably this hill gave rise to the farm name
Form 136
Page 26 - Black Garrie
23 - Bennan
24 - Craignell
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 50 - Parish of Minnigaff, OS1/20/50
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Minnigaff.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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