Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN MCNILLIE | Cairn McNillie Cairnmacneillie |
David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer Mr. Stewart clerk Rephad Stranraer |
010 | This Name is given to a trig [trigonometrical] Station which Stands on high ground in the farm of Cairn McNillie (hence its name) it is Said to be on the remains of an ancient cairn beyond which it is an object of Small Interest. |
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Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 36
Parish of Inch
Name -- Object
Cairn McNillie - ◬ [Triangulation Station]
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.