Volume contents
- 1 - Kirkcolm , Index
- 3 - Kirkcolm , Page 3 (start)
- 10 - Kirkcolm , Page 10
- 20 - Kirkcolm , Page 20
- 30 - Kirkcolm , Page 30
- 35A - Kirkcolm , loose page
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- 129 - Kirkcolm , Page 129 (end)
- 130 - Kirkcolm , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSEWALL LIGHTHOUSE | Corsewall Lighthouse Corsewall Lighthouse Corswall Lighthouse Corsewall Corsill Corsewall Lighthouse |
Thomas Millar Archibald McDowall Statistical account 1839 Rl [Royal] Engineers map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr |
004 | [Situation] On the N.W [North West] point of the parish of KirKcolm. on Corsewall Point This building consists of a [good] Substantial Tower built of Stones a first Stone of which was laid by [Mr] Leitch on the 17th of June 1815 the [light] was exhibitted Sepr [September] 16th 1816. The [lantern] is placed on the top of the tower. The [reflectors] are fitted upon an upright Shaft a frame constructed with four faces [which] are made to revolve by a train of [machinery] On two of the opposite faces of this [frame] the light is of the natural appearance on the other two sides Shades of red [glass] are placed before the reflectors. The revolution of this apparatus exhibits a light resembling a Star of the first [magnitude] and one of a brilliant red color [alternately] Each light appears in its brightest state at intervals of every two minutes and gradually becoming less [luminous] is eclipsed. This characteristic effect produced by the [alternate] red & white light with intervals of darkness is similar [to] the light on the Bell Rock. Like all the northern light houses place is furnished with a Barometer Thermometer and rain guage here is [a] good sun Dial. The light Keepers dwelling with cellars for oil & other stores is apart from the lighthouse but is connects by a narrow passage or apartment affording to [the] light keeper a convenient communication between his dwelling & the lighthouse. The building is situated [on] a projecting rock part of Corswall Point & has about 10 acres of land adjoining it attached to it. near it is a Boat Quay or creek with crane for its use.- most part of this description is [abridgement] of description given in Statistical account of Wigtownshire. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Kirkcolm
Form 136 Page
67 Corsewall Lighthouse
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 2 - Parish of Kirkcolm, OS1/35/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of Kirkcolm.
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown 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 Wigtown, which is in the south west of Scotland.