Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE OF THE GLAKE | Core of the GlaKe Core of the Glake Core of the Glaik |
Thomas Orr Knock & Maize By Portpatrick John Johnston Knock & Maize By Portpatrick James Ross Portsloggan By Portpatrick |
015 | THe Name applies to a lofty Hill, which is Situated on the farm of the Glake, a Short distance South of the farm house. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Goar hill" The Nort Side of this hill is Rocky .the Remainder is Heathy pasture, It Commands an extension view of the Surrounding Country, The Irish Coast, and hills in the North of Ireland can be Seen from this hill in fine Clear weather. |
| SHEPHERD'S HILL | Shepherd's Hill | Robert Cowan Knock & Maize By P. [Port] Patrick Andrew Ross Portsloggan via P. [Port] Patrick |
015 | A Considerable hill on the land of Knock & Maize On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party "Knockandmaize" It is Situated between Portsloggan Bridge & KnocKharnot- |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 55 -- Plan 15B Trace No. 2 -- [Parish] of Leswalt
List of Names Collected by John Callanan C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Core of the Glake -- A Hill ◬ [Trigonometrical Point]
Shepherd's Hill -- A Hill ◬ [Trigonometrical]
[Signed] John Callanan
C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 34 - Parishes of Leswalt and Portpatrick, OS1/35/34
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.