Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST BAR | East Bar East Barr Barr . . East Barr East Barr |
John Biggam John Hannay Rl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map of 1819. Ainslies Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] 1 1/8 miles WNW [West North West] of Kirk of Mochrum. A commodious farm house one Storey high and out houses, including a thrashing machine (of horse power) with a farm of about 155 acres of land attached. Occupied by John Biggam. The property of Sir William Maxwell.- |
| BAR HILL | Barr Hill Barr Hill Barr Hill Barr Hill |
John Biggam Alexander Rowan Ainslies Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] About 1/4 miles WNW [West North West] of Kirk of Mochrum. A large hill on the farms of E. [East] & West Barr, the soil of which is arable land. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical]Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Bar Hill Inte" - |
| CORBIE CRAIG | Corbie Craig Corbie Craig Corbie Craig |
John Biggam Alexander Rowan George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] 12 chains WSW [West South West] of East Barr. A considerable rock Situate on Barr (hill) from which there is an extensive view of the surrounding Country & where people often resort. |
Continued entries/extra info
1st. page of trace 4. 29A
[Page] 13 -- Parish of Mochrum
Form 136
Page 49- East Barr [Note] " Bar" See Name List Plan 13D
49- Barr Hill
51- Corbie Craig - [Note] Corbie, Corby, A raven. Scottish Dictionary
Transcriber's notes
Inte - may stand for Intermediate
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 73 - Parishes of Mochrum and Kirkinner, OS1/35/73
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Mochrum and Kirkinner.
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.