Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK SLUNK | Back Slunk Back Slunk Slunk |
David Adams P. Crawford A slough; a quagmire etc. Jamieson's Dict. [Dictionary] |
027 | [Situation] ¾ mile North of Ardwell Bay. This name applies to a small Creek situate near to the south of Carriechalig the entrance of which is rocky and not used as a landing place for vessels. It is well attended by fishermen in the Winter mornings for the purpose of gathering timber driven by the tide. |
| CARRICKALIG | Carrickalig Carrickalig Carraig Lag |
David Adams Peter Crawford (Gaelic) A rock, a cliff etc. A hollow, a cave, den etc |
027 | [Situation] On the Western coast of the Parish and ¾ mile North of Ardwell Bay. A large perpendicular Rock used by Anglers as a fishing seat while fishing. Situate to the south of Hole Stone. |
| CROWBERRY ROCK | Crawberry Rock Crawberry Rock |
David Adams Peter Crawford |
027 | [Situation] ¾ Mile North of Ardwell Bay. A large rock about 30 ft. [feet] high situate near to the south of Back Slunk. the top of which appears to be flat and grassy on it grows Crowberrys from which it gets its name. |
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Parish of Stoneykirk
Crowberry. The name given in Moray to a berry which grows singly on a bright green plant.
The Vaccinium Myrtillus or Blueberry Bush.
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 71 - Parishes of Stoneykirk and Kirkmaiden, OS1/35/71
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Stoneykirk and Kirkmaiden.
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.