Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARRYHORN RIG | Garryhorn Rig Garryhorn Rig Garryhorn Rig |
James Weir James Sloan Charles Wilson |
004 | [Situation] At the N.E.[North East] side of Woodhead Mines A low hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of Garryhorn (hence the name) its surface is rocky heathy pasture On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Garrow Rig" |
| WEAVERS DAM | Weavers Dam Weavers Dam |
Charles Wilson James Weir |
004 | [Situation] At Woodhead Lead Mines A small pond at Woodhead Lead Mines, it was made by a party of weavers who were out of employment, hence the name Weavers Dam. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 45 Garryhorn Rig
49 Weavers Dam
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 7 - Parishes of Carsphairn and Straiton, OS1/20/7
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, and Straiton.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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