Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDWELL BAY | Ardwell Bay Ardwell Bay Ardwell Bay |
Thomas Kerr Andrew McDowall Ainslies Map 1789 |
027 | [Situation] A Creek or inlet of the sea on the western shore of Stoneykirk which affords a good landing place for Vessels the only inconvenience it has is the want of a small Quay or Wharf this Bay is interspersed with Gravel & Sand free of rocks. on the North and South of it, is very rocky & precipitous. |
| HORNEY | Horny Horney Horney Horney |
Alexander McColm Andrew McDonald See Name List Plan 27A page 25 Rl. Engs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
027 | [Situation] 3/8 Mile NW [North West] of High Ardwell. A projecting piece of land rugged in appearance the West side is a sloping declivity - situate East of Stinking Bight. |
| STINKING BIGHT | Stinking Bight Stinking Bight Stinking Bight Stinking Bught Stinking Bught Stinking Bught Stinking Bight |
Andrew McDoanld Peter Crawford Revd, [Reverend] John Lamb Alexander McColm David Adams John McMillan High Ardwell William Todd Drumore |
027 | [Situation] ½ Mile West of High Ardwell This name applies to a small portion of sea shore between rocks where sea weed is driven in by the tide, when left for any time it has a disagreeable smell hence the name |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of StoneyKirk
Bight - The inclination of a Bay etc. Dr Jamieson
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.