Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groosy Glen | Groosy Glen | Jas. (James) McCulloch, Labourer, Balgreggan by Sandhead. Alex. McMatham, Sandhead |
22 | A steep glen at the base of which runs a small stream or burn forming a portion of the boundary between the estates of Ardwell & Balgreggan. But not recognised by any particular name. The south end of this glen is planted d with wood consisting of ash, oak, fir. The north end is rocky growing over with brushwood and furze [gorse] and has a romatic appearance It lies between Balgraggan house & Cairnweil Hill. |
| Back Planting | Back Planting | Patrick Maitland Esq. Balgreggan, by Sandhead. John Aird, Gamekeeper, Balgreggan by Sandhead. |
22 | A portion of wood which is situated at the side of Balgreggan House. It consists of beech. It is on the Mains of Balgreggan property of Patrick Maitland Esq[Esquire], Balgreggan. |
Continued entries/extra info
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List of names collected by John Callaman C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 22.D trace 4
parish of Stoney Kirk
Object
Glen Groosy - a Glen
Glen Planting - a planting
[signed John Callaman C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 57 - Parish of Stoneykirk, OS1/35/57
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of Stoneykirk.
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.