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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH (In Ruins) [Minnigaff] | Minnigaff Old Church (in Ruins) Minnigaff Old Church (in Ruins) |
Peter Stroyan . John McWhae |
035 | [Situation] About 2 chains South of the Parish Church This name applies to the ruins of the old church of Minnigaff which was unroofed about the year 1833 it is situated in the churchyard and about 2 chains South of the present one.- |
| MOAT HILL | Moat Hill Moat Hill Moat Hill |
Peter Kenna Peter Stroyan Thomas Jamieson |
035 | [Situation] 5 chains S. by E. [South By East] of the Parish Church A small eminence situated between Penkill Bridge and Minnigaff church & between the river cree & Penkill Burn it is thickly covered with tall wood & is very steep on the South and East sides. Mr Peter Stroyan is of opinion that part of the top is of artificial construction and that at a very remote period all business of a public nature was transacted (See next page) [Continued] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 16 - Parish of [Minnigaff]
Form 136
Page 56 - Minnigaff Old Church (in Ruins)
53- Moat Hill
On the Summit of a Steep bank, at the junction of
the Cree and Penkill, within a few yards of the old church
and overlooking the village, there is an ancient moat-hill
which appears to have been used in former times as a place
of justice.
Stat Acct [Statistical account] of Kirkcudbt. [Kirkcudbright] 1845 Page 128
See page 10
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 97 - Parish of Minnigaff, OS1/20/97
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Minnigaff.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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