Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCHTREE POINT - | Ochtree point | Charles Kerr Farmer Little Larbrax near Kirkcolm John Kerr Grocer Stranraer John McChutchen Shepheard Meikle Larbrax (via) Stranraer |
015 | A Point of Land on the Farm of Little Larbrax. Is Call'd from a Cave . Which is in the next inlet of Sea not on this Trace. But very Convenient to the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. Call'd Sheepfield by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party. this Point is very Steep & Rugged at this Place |
| BROADSEA BAY | Broadsea Bay Broadsea Bay |
Charles Kerr Farmer Little Larbrax near Kirkcolm John Kerr Grocer George Street Stranraer William McNeal Farmer Balgracie via Stranraer |
015 | A Bay or inlet opposite the farmes of Larbrax Extending from Cranberry Point to cave ochtree. The Shore along this Bay opposite . The Bathing Cottage. Is composed of Sand & Boulders. and is used chiefly for gathering Sea Rack. And there is also some Lime imported to this place- |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 75 -- List of Names collected by Private William BirKby 1st. Examiner
Plan 15 A Trace No. 4 -- [Parish] Leswalt
Object
Ochtree Point - Point or Head Land
Broadsea Bay - Bay
[Signed] William BirKby
Pe R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
7th. May 1847
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 33 - Parishes of Leswalt and Portpatrick, OS1/35/33
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Leswalt and Portpatrick.
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.