Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEROY FORT | Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Camp |
John McBride Plan of property Hugh Grahame Thomas Wallace Ainslie's Map 1782 |
010 | [Situation] 1 Mile North of Black Loch An Ancient moat or mound on the farm of BalKer Constructed of earth and Stones being on high ground on the Breas of BalKer it Commands an extensive view of the surrounding district from the position of the moat & others it would Suggest the idea that formerly a regular chain of moats existed of which Innermessan moat is now a principal one. |
| BRAES OF BALKERR | Braes of Balkerr Braes of Balkerr Braes of BalKer Bares of BalKare Braes of Balcae Braes of BalKerr |
John McBride Hugh Graham Mr. Stewart Rl. Engs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
010 | [Situation] ¾ Mile North of Black Loch This name applies to the western declevity of part of a remarKable range of hills or high [table] land ground at this place it consists [of] (as the name imports) a brae on the west side of its Considerable Steepness but on the Summit [it] appears a flat table land for a long distance |
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Parish of Inch
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21 Teroy Fort
24 Braes of Balkerr
[Note] 'Torr' A hill or mountain of an abrupt
or Conical form. - A mound, a grave, a tower
a Castle &c. - and 'Ruadh' Red, Reddish &c Gaelic Dictionary
Entry for Teroy Park is scored out.
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.