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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargunnock (parish) | Gargunnock Gargunnock Gargunnock Gargunnock For other Authorities for for this name see page |
Statistical Account Valuation Roll for 1855 - 6 Johnston's County Map Grassom's County Map |
The ancient name of the parish is Gargownno; its modern name, Gargunnock. It is probably derived from the Celtic words Caer-guineach, which signify a sharp or conical fortress. The parish is bounded on the east and south by St. Ninians; on the west; by Fintry, Balfron, and Kippen; and on the north, by Kincardine and Kilmadock. The nearest market town is Stirling, which is about 6 miles distant from the Church and Village. There is a post office in the Village; arrivals 12 o'clock A.M. departures 4 o'clock P.M. See page 19. The parish Church is conveniently situated for the greater part of the population. It is distant from the eastern extremity of the parish 1½ mile and from the western extremity 2½ miles. It was built in the 1774, and is in a state of good repair, and affords accommodation for 500 sitters. The Manse was built about the year 1750, and after being several times repaired, it was again [continued on page 2] |
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Ordnance Survey - Stirling county, OS Name Books - Stirling county - Volume 14 - Parish of Gargunnock, OS1/32/14
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gargunnock.
Ordnance Survey - Stirling 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 Stirling, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.