Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CROFT | Mill Croft Mill Croft Mill Croft |
William McCreadie Peter Black George McHaffie Esqr |
034 | [Situation] near the West Isle of Whithorn Harbour. A Small croft containing about 12 acres attached to Bysbie Mill hence the name. |
| PORT BRIAR | Port Briar Port Briar Port Briar |
Peter Black David Ross George McHaffie Esqr |
034 | [Situation] On the West Side of Isle of Whithorn Harbour. A small port on the W. [West] side of Isle of Whithorn Harbour where a small stream empties itself into the sea It is sometimes called "the Watering Port" in consequence of vessels being supplied with fresh water from it |
| CHAPEL PORT EAST | Chapel Port East Chapel Port East Chapel Port East |
David Ross Peter Black George McHaffie Essqr |
034 | [Situation] Near the SE [South East] side of St Ninian's Chapel. A small port on the E. [East] side of the Isle of Whithorn it takes its name from being situated on the E. [East] side of the old Church or Chapel near it. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Whithorn
Form 136 Page
106 -- Mill Croft
108 -- Port Briar
100 -- Chapel Port East
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.