Volume contents
- 1 - Wigtownshire , Index
- 3 - Wigtownshire , Page 3 (start)
- 10 - Wigtownshire , Page 10
- 20 - Wigtownshire , Page 20
- 40 - Wigtownshire , Page 40
- 60 - Wigtownshire , Page 60
- 80 - Wigtownshire , Page 80
- 100 - Wigtownshire , Page 100
- 120 - Wigtownshire , Page 120
- 140 - Wigtownshire , Page 140
- 160 - Wigtownshire , Page 160
- 164 - Wigtownshire , Page 164 (end)
- 165 - Wigtownshire , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNORROCH | Dunnoroch Dunoroch |
John Brown, Cardryne, Drumore William Todd, Drumore |
036 | The name applies to a high Point of Rocks which is Situated at the base of a Steep Precipice, on which there is a Seat used by fisher-men when angling. |
| BILEOW | Bileow Bileow |
John Brown, Cardryne, Drumore William Todd, Drumore |
036 | A high Point of Rocks Situated at the base of a Steep and bold Precipice, on which there is a Seat used by Fisher-Men when angling. |
| BILEOW Co' | Bileow Co' Bileow Co' |
John Brown, Cardryne, Drumore William Todd, Drumore |
036 | A Cave Situated in the face of a perpendicular Cliff or Precipice, Extending about 60 links into the Rock. Its general breadth is about 25 links. The entrance into this Cave is Stoped up (Only a small hole where a Person Could Creep in with some difficulty) and Consists of rude Mason Work. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 134
List of Names collected by John Callanan C/A [Civil Assistant]
Plan 36. A
Trace 5
[Parish] Kirkmaiden
Objects
Dunorroch - Point of Rocks and Fishing Seat
Bileow - Point of Rocks and Fishing Seat
Bileow - Cave
[Signed]
John Callanan
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 87 - Parish of Kirkmaiden, OS1/35/87
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of Kirkmaiden.
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.