Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE ISLE | Goose Isle Goose Isle Goose Isle |
William McCulloch s. n. James Gaulds William McCandlish Esqr S. N. |
024 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile S E [South East] by S. [South] of Kenmure Castle. A Small Island in the head [of] Loch Ken. It is resorted by Gees[e] hence the name. - |
| KNOCKNAIRLING BURN | Burnfoot Burn Burnfoot Burn KnocKnairling Burn |
John McCulloch s. n. James Gaulds John McCaul S. n. Dalry |
024 | [Situation] Running in an easterly direction passing under Burnfoot Bridge The Continuation of KnocKna[irling] Burn Receiving this name fro[m] where it enters into to Bu[rn]foot farm & retains it to its influx [with?] Loch Ken. See description of KnocKnairling Burn on Plan 24 [?] John Mc.Caul who is the most intell[igent] Man Calls this Burn "KnocKna[irling] Burn" from its Source to its in[flux] with "Loch Ken" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 6 -- Parish of Kells
Form 136 Page
75 -- Goose Isle
69 -- Knocknairling Burn
Transcriber's notes
Letters are lost in the gutter binding of both entries.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 57 - Parishes of Balmaclellan, Kells and Parton, OS1/20/57
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Balmaclellan, Kells, and Parton.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Kirkcudbright, which is in the south west of Scotland.
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