Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKLAND MARSH | Kirkland Marsh Kirkland Marsh |
Alexander Montgomery Burnhouse Peter Muir Palmallet via Whithorn |
030 | A Small pool of Marshy Ground on the farm of Palmallet formerly Considerable quantities of Marl was taken from it. |
| PALMALLET POINT | Palmallet Point Palmallet Point |
Alexander Montgomery Burnhouse Peter Muir Palmallet by Whithorn |
030 | A rocky headland Slightly projecting into the Bay of Wigtown, it is a Steep and irregular Precipice about 200 feet high And is Situated on the farm of Palmallet, hence its name. |
| BURNFOOT | Burnfoot Burnfoot |
Alexander Montgomery, Burnside Peter Muir Palmallet |
030 | A Small indent in the Bay of Wigtown where a Small Stream flowing out of Palmallet Loch falls into the former. |
Continued entries/extra info
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List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner
Plan 30D Trace 5
Parish Sorbie
Object
Kirkland Marsh - A Marsh [Note] after Burnhouse Burn
Palmallet Point - a rocky headland
Burnfoot - An Indent
[Signed] Thomas Smith C/A [Civilian Assistant]
13th June 1844
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 80 - Parishes of Sorbie and Whithorn, OS1/35/80
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Sorbie, and Whithorn.
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.