Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAES OF BALKERR | Braes of Balkerr Braes of Balkerr |
John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer A J Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer |
010 | This Name applies to part of the face of a Range of Hills extending A Considerable distance S. E. [South East] and N.W. [North West] it rises from a level plane at A Considerable angle and becomes flat tabular Moorland ( there is a fine view of Stranraer Lochryan) the soil is R. P. Ry P [Rough Pasture Rough Heathy Pasture] & Furze and unimproveable (Teroy Fort is Situate on this) on the farm of Balkerr. |
Continued entries/extra info
Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 24
Parish of Inch
Name -- Object
Braes of Balkerr - Hill
[Signed] 21st. January 1847
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.