Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGHIDOWN | Cargey Doon Cargey Doon Carghidoun . . Carghidown Carghidown |
H .D. Stewart Esq Alexander Stewart Sinclairs Stl Acct [Statistical Account] Chalmers Caledonia George McHaffie Eqsr. |
037 | [Situation] Near the SW. [South West] Side of Carghidown Castle (Site of). A rock on the Sea Coast at the junction of the parishes of Whithorn and Glasserton. |
| DEVILS ARCH | Devils Arch Devils Arch Devils Arch |
H. D. Stewart Esqr. David McMonies George McHaffie Esqr |
037 | [Situation] About 14 chains SE [South East] by E [East] of Site of Carghidown Castle. A Rock on the Sea coast on the estate of Tonderghie having a hole or passage thro' [through] it which presents the appearance of a natural Arch situated a short distance above high water. |
| DUCKER CRAIG | Ducker Craig Ducker Craig Ducker Craig |
H. D. Stewart Esqr David McMonies George McHaffie Esqr |
037 | [Situation] 17 Chains SE [South East] of Site of Carghidown Castle. A black rock situated at low water & takes its name from waterfowls called "Ducker" resorting to it |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 56 -- Parish of Whithorn
Form 136
Page 122 -- Carghidown
121 -- Devils Arch
121 -- Ducker Craig
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.