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
- 40 - Kirkcolm , Page 40
- 50 - Kirkcolm , Page 50
- 60 - Kirkcolm , Page 60
- 70 - Kirkcolm , Page 70
- 80 - Kirkcolm , Page 80
- 90 - Kirkcolm , Page 90
- 100 - Kirkcolm , Page 100
- 110 - Kirkcolm , Page 110
- 120 - Kirkcolm , Page 120
- 129 - Kirkcolm , Page 129 (end)
- 130 - Kirkcolm , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIGNEYBAY | Craigneybay | Alexander Carnachan South Auchleach via Kirkcolm Andrew McCreadie N. [North] Auchleach via Kirkcolm |
004 | About 2 miles N.W. [North West] from Kirkcolm village is Craigneybay. An ancient Cairn and ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]. It stands On a Considerable hill, and is so Conspicuous at Sea, as to be Considered by the Coasting traders & c. as a Sea mark (Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Ardwell Cairn -Probably from the name of the farm. |
| PORT MULLIN | Port Mullin Port Moulin |
Andrew Kerr Port Mullin John McCamon Barnhill via Kirkcolm Statistics of Scotland |
004 | About 4 miles N.W. [North West] from Kirkcolm village is Port Mullin. A Small Port where FisherBoats land Coasters also put in here for a fresh Supply of water which is got from St. Columbas well. It is Supposed to be One of the Safest Landing places on the Back Shore. Adjacent to it is a Dwelling House which was Once a Corn Mill, from this mill the port is said to derive its name |
Continued entries/extra info
List of Names collected by John Callanan C. Assist [Civilian Assistant] -- [Page] 77 -- Plan 4A Trace No. 2 -- Ph. [Parish] of Kirkcolm
Object - Craigneybay - A Cairn & ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]
- Port Mullin - A Port
[Signed] John Callanan CA [Civilian Assistant]
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.