Volume contents
- 1 - Stoneykirk , Index
- 3 - Stoneykirk , Page 3 (start)
- 10 - Stoneykirk , Page 10
- 20 - Stoneykirk , Page 20
- 30 - Stoneykirk , Page 30
- 40 - Stoneykirk , Page 40
- 50 - Stoneykirk , Page 50
- 60 - Stoneykirk , Page 60
- 70 - Stoneykirk , Page 70
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- 100 - Stoneykirk , Page 100
- 105 - Stoneykirk , Page 105 (end)
- 106 - Stoneykirk , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOODWIFE'S CAVE | Goodwife's Cave Goodwife's Cave Good Wife's Cave . . . . Goodwife's Cave |
Peter McDowall John Wilson Old Stattl. acct. [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 56 Caledonia Vol. [Volume] 3 P. [Page] 356 |
027 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile S.E. [South East] of Cairnmon Fell This names applies to cave in the western shore of Stoneykirk and situate near to the south side of Strandfood it is well Known by the names given" There is a cave near the bay of Float called the Good Wifes Cave which has a very remarkable echo." Stat. acct. [Statistical account] vol [volume] 2 Page 56 see also Caledonia vol [volume] 3 page 356 |
| SLUNKRAINY | SlunKreanie SlunKreanie SlunKrainy SlunKrainy SlunKrainy |
Peter McDowall John Wilson Thomas McDowall. Samuel Jamieson William McDowall |
027 | [Situation] 3/4 Mile S.E. [South East] of Cairnmon Fell A rock or fishing seat where fishermen sits while fishing with Rod & Line. |
| CAIRNGARROCH HILL | Cairngarroch Hill Cairngarroch Hill Cairngarroch |
John McCabe John Auld Royal Engrs. [Engineers] map 1819. |
027 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile N E [North East] of Cairnmon Fell A Hill on the lands of Cairngarroch the Surface of which is arable lands. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 7 - Parish of StoneyKirk
Form 136
Page 46 - Cairngarroch Hill
Slunk - A Slough, a quagmire
Slonk- A Mire a ditch
Dr. [Doctor] Jams [Jamiesons] Scottish Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 70 - Parish of Stoneykirk, OS1/35/70
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.