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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Darg Back Darg Black Jug |
David Adams Salt Pans, Stoneykirk Peter Crawford Workman Low Ardwell (via) Stoneykirk Andrew McDonald Workman High Ardwell via Stoneykirk |
027 | A small creek, which is observed by they persons who are in the habit of resorting it in the fishing season, to have a great swell of water, also is known to make a great noise, and from which it gets the name described From the rumbling noise this place makes 'Black Jug' seems most appropriate. |
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1st Examiner
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Plan 27B C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan, 4th August 1847
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.