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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOANINGHEAD | 026 | |||
| SLACK | 026 | |||
| LOCHRUTTON LOCH | 026 | A large loch situated at the South side of the Village of Loc [...] foot [Lochfoot]. It is supplied with spring [s] within itself, and abounds with Trout Pike [?etc.] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Beneath 'Lochrutton Loch', written in red ink]
This lake, which is a mile long and half mile broad
turns into a small point, whence it was called Loch-ryn.
And the village, which was built at this point was called
Lochryn town which has been corrupted by rapid pronunciation
into Lochrutton. Chalmers' Caledonia
vol III. P. 339.
Transcriber's notes
The relevant passage from Chalmers' Caledonia can be found here: http://digital.nls.uk/chalmers-caledonia/pageturner.cfm?id=74530816
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 66 - Parishes of Lochrutton, Terregles and Kirkpatrick Irongray, OS1/20/66
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Lochrutton, Terregles, and Kirkpatrick Irongray.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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