Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELL OF CRAIGCAFFIE | Fell of Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie |
Thomas Wallace Ballyett by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr David Garret Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer |
010 | This name applies to a prominent part of a range of Hills Extending a Considerable distance (See Orthogh. [Orthography] for Braes of Balkerr) this part consists of R.y H. P. & H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture & Heathy Pasture] it has a Steep declivityto the west but becomes level to the East. there is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] on the Summit Called by trig [trigonometrical] Party Craigcaffie. there is also an old castle Standing in the vicinity of this name its about 4 miles N. [North] West of Stranraer and belongs to the Earl of Stair |
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Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 19
Parish of Inch
Name -- Object
Fell of Craigcaffie -- Hill & ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]
[Signed] 3rd Feby [February] 1847 by
William Rogers
L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 20 - Parish of Inch, OS1/35/20
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of Inch.
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.