Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED ISLE | Red Isle Red Isle |
David Adams Salt Pans via Stoneykirk Peter Crawford workman Low Ardwell via Stoneykirk |
027 | This rock is covered at high water, but is accessible at low water. it is a flat rugged rock, having reddish appearance from the weed which grows on it, And from which appearance it has taken the name given. |
| PARTON POINT | Parton Point Parton Point |
David Adams Salt Pans (via) Stoneykirk Peter Crawford Workman Low Ardwell (via) Stoneykirk |
027 | This name is given to the place, in consequence of the Parton Shell fish is taken by they fishermen which is used as bate for their hook, it is seen at low water. and from thence to high water mark. |
| LONG POINT | Long Point Long Point |
David Adams Salt Pans (via) Stoneykirk Peter Crawford Workman Low Ardwell (via) Stoneykirk Ardwell |
027 | Is situated South of the Red Isle and Parton Point and is not perceivable at high water |
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Plan 27 B List of Names Collected by C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan 4th August 1847
[Signed] Thomas Jordan c.a. [Civilian Assistant]
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.