Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN KENNY | Cairn Kenny Cairn Kenny Cairn Kenny |
William Shaw Andrew West George McHaffie Esqr. |
006 | [Situation] ¼ Mile South of Craigoch Burn A small cairn at the base of Murdonochee, and about ½ Mile South of the junction of Craigach Burn and the Cross Water of Luce, it is composed of small stones and is supposed to be a Sepulchral Monument. 'The Cairns of this Parish are commonly called the "Auld Grey Cairns." Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1841 |
| CRAIGOCH BURN | Craigoch Burn Craigoch Burn |
William Shaw George McHaffie Esqr. |
006 | [Situation] Forming part of the Northern Boundary of the Parish. A small stream which forms a portion of the boundary between the Parish of New Luce and County of Ayr. It is at the foot of Murdonochie hill and falls into the Cross Water of Luce. |
| THE ELDRIG REE | The Eldrig Rae The Eldrick Ree |
William Shaw George McHaffie Esqr. |
006 | [Situation] In the Northern part of the Parish & near the Cross Water of Luce. A Sheep Ree Situated on a small heathy hill about 12 Chains & SE [South East] of the junction of the Craigoch Burn and the Cross Water of Luce. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of New Luce
Form 136 pages 29 & 30
'Creagach' Rocky, craggy, cliffy. Gaelic
'Burn' A small stream, a rivulet. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 5 - Parish of New Luce, OS1/35/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of New Luce.
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.