Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMSEY | Ramsey . Ramsey |
Peter Black Isle of Whithorn David Ross Isle of Whithorn |
034 | A projecting [rock] at the extreme point of the Isle Head and is seen at half tides it is Known as a fishing place this name was derived from a vessel having struck on this rock whose commanders name was Ramsey |
| MONAGHAN | Monaghan . Monaghan |
Peter Black Isle of Whithorn David Ross Isle of Whithorn |
034 | A point of flat rocks having derived its name in consequence of a vessel being driven on it whose commanders name was Monaghan |
| CHAPEL PORT (WEST) | Chapel Port (West) . Chapel Port (West) |
Peter Black Isle of Whithorn David Ross Isle of Whithorn |
034 | A small port which takes its name from the ruins of an old church or chapel which stands a little North of the port this port is on the west side of the point of land which is S. [South] of the Isle of Whithorn |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 118 Form no 136
List of Names collected by Civil Asst . [Civilian Assistant] Alexander Dean 1st Examiner
Plan 34B Trace 9
Parish of Whithorn
Objects
Ramsey -- Rock
Monaghan -- Rock
Chapel Port -- Port
[Signed] A Dean c/a [civilian assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 85 - Parishes of Glasserton and Whithorn, OS1/35/85
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parishes of Glasserton, 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.