Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIND MILL | Wind Mill . Wind Mill |
William McKelvie Merchant Whithorn Peter Carson Cooper Whithorn |
034 | This name applies to a circular Building which has been Erected about the year 1670 for a Wind Mill to Grind Corn & for which purpose it continued until about 15 years ago, when it became a dwelling for two families but it still retains the name Wind Mill) on its Top is a FlaggStaff and Cannon which belong to the Burgh and is fired occasionally it is Situated in the South End of the Burgh of Whithorn and is the property of Mr Lockhart |
| WEST PORT | West Port . West Port |
William McKelvie Merchant Whithorn Peter Carson Cooper Whithorn |
034 | This name applies to the Continuation of the Main Street in the Burgh of Whithorn from where it becomes narrow to its junction with Glasserton and Isle Rows. the houses on both Sides are in Pretty good repair and is chiefly occupied by Shop Keepers & Trades Men. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 188-- Form No 136
List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant 1st Examiner
Plan 34A
Parish of Whithorn
Objects
Wind Mill -- House
3 West Port -- Street
John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant]
August 18th 1848
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 84 - Parishes of Glasserton, Sorbie and Whithorn, OS1/35/84
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Glasserton, 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.